Preposition Worksheet-5.0 (Board Questions) A+   A- All Board Questions 2024 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board -2024] We learn etiquette and manners (a) --- our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b) --- behaviour (c) --- all kinds (d) --- social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) --- everyday life. The manners that are correct (f) --- a wedding reception will not do (g) --- debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) --- etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' (i) --- everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j) --- 'Pardon me', 'Excuse me', 'May I' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant. 2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2024] Education is instrumental (a) --- bringing (b) --- socio-economic development. A man devoid (c) --- education cannot contribute (d) --- the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) --- enhancing the pace (f) --- the socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) --- educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) --- ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) --- getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) --- much respect. 3.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Cumilla Board-2024] Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) --- internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b) --- globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c) --- one another (d) --- the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e) --- social networks (f) --- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) --- a social network has a noticeable change. In fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (h) --- the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i) --- So, they should be kept aloof (j) --- using internet excessively and unnecessarily. 4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board-2024] In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) --- marriage (b) --- girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) --- them become mothers (d) --- the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) --- of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) --- full-time work in her in-law's household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (g) --- economic independence. (h) --- her in-law's house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (i) --- all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence. 5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board-2024] It is known (a) ----- all that one day all will pass away (b) ----- this earth. So, we have no escape (c) ----- death. One day, we all will roll down (d) ----- the lap of death. Because death is common (e) ----- all. So we should not mourn (f) ----- the dead. But those who die (g) ----- the country are immortal. Their memories do not sink (h) ----- oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ----- death. So, we should always be ready (j) ----- death. 6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Barishal Board-2024] If you want to derive the best (a) --- your education you must be fully aware (b) --- some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) --- your study. In Fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) --- learning appears to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never try to learn anything (e) --- context. You should also not run (f) --- substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself (g) --- poor quality note books discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h) --- learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (i) --- the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (j) --- your learning. 7.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Chattogram Board-2024] Life of common people besets (a) ----- a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) ----- our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ----- the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ----- supervision is responsible (e) ----- it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (i) ----- morality hoard goods (g) ----- quick profit. The govt. should take punitive action (h) ----- those people. People from all walks (i) ----- life should also co-operate (j) ----- government. All Board Questions 2023 1.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board-2023] A good boy is accustomed (a) --- hard work. He is not addicted (b) --- any bad thing. He is not averse (c) --- any hard work. He clings (d) --- his determination. Since he is used (e) ---- hard work, he is not doubtful (f) --- his success. He is very much conscious (g) --- his duties. He is not boastful (h) --- his talents. He behaves well (i) --- all. He attends (j) --- his studies. 2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2023] But at last God took pity (a) --- him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming (b) --- the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c) --- such a strange wonder that he felt a great love (d) --- them and blessed them (e) --- his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) --- his neck (g) --- the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h) --- the south and the old man fell (i) --- a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved (j) --- his sufferings. 3. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Barishal Board -2023] Speaking ill (a) --- others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) --- one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) --- indulge (d) --- a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) --- human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) --- the society. People very often burst (g) --- tears (h) --- this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) --- it and give (j) --- this bad habit. 4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board -2023] Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) --- them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They share (b) --- us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (c) --- cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) --- the right path (e) --- life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f) --- us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) --- our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) --- different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) --- our body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) --- the best qualities that a person can possess.  5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board -2023] Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) --- modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) --- this. There are many reasons (c) --- drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) --- stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) --- a country and the smugglers carry (f) ---  drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) --- the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h)--- our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) --- people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j) --- this respect.  6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Mymensingh Board -2023] The orphanage is high (a) --- the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b) ---  the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (c) --- the malaria from too long a time (d) ---  the subtropics. She was homesick (e) ---  the flaming maples (g) ---  October and for many other things. She found them all living (h) --- a cabin belonging (i) --- the orphanage, half a mile (j) --- orphanage farm.   7. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Chattogram Board-2023; Sylhet Board -2023] Corruption is a curse (a) --- a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) --- the development. (c) --- corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d) --- oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) --- them. They are devoid (f) --- honesty. They stick (g) --- evil activities. They do not abide (h) --- the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i) --- them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) --- them. 8. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Alim/Madrasha Board-2023] The aptitude (a) --- doing well for a country is called patriotism. (b) --- other words, love (c) --- one's country is called patriotism. It is such a kind of virtue that always inspires a man (d) --- defend his country's prestige. If a man can gain the true patriotic value (e) --- him, he will never do any sorts (f) --- harm (g) -- the country. He will always be ready (h) --- taking any challenge and never hanker (i) --- money, name and fame. Rather he must try to uphold the condition (j) --- the country at any rate. Key Preposition Worksheet-5.0 (Board Questions) With Answer A+   A- All Board Questions 2024 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board -2024] We learn etiquette and manners (a) --- our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b) --- behaviour (c) --- all kinds (d) --- social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) --- everyday life. The manners that are correct (f) --- a wedding reception will not do (g) --- debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) --- etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' (i) --- everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j) --- 'Pardon me', 'Excuse me', 'May I' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant. Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) for; (d) of; (e) in; (f) in; (g) in;(h) about; (i) in; (j) as 2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2024] Education is instrumental (a) --- bringing (b) --- socio-economic development. A man devoid (c) --- education cannot contribute (d) --- the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) --- enhancing the pace (f) --- the socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) --- educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) --- ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) --- getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) --- much respect. Answer: (a) in; (b) about; (c) of; (d) to; (e) in; (f) of; (g) on; (h) with; (i) in; (j) with 3.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Cumilla Board-2024] Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) --- internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b) --- globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c) --- one another (d) --- the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e) --- social networks (f) --- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) --- a social network has a noticeable change. In fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (h) --- the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i) --- So, they should be kept aloof (j) --- using internet excessively and unnecessarily. Answer: (a) among; (b) of; (c) with; (d) beyond/ across; (e) to; (f) like; (g) to; (h) on; (i) behind; (j) from 4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board-2024] In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) --- marriage (b) --- girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) --- them become mothers (d) --- the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) --- of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) --- full-time work in her in-law's household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (g) --- economic independence. (h) --- her in-law's house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (i) --- all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence. Answer: a) of; b) for; c) of; d) by; e) out; f) to; g) in; h) of; i) in; j) to 5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board-2024] It is known (a) ----- all that one day all will pass away (b) ----- this earth. So, we have no escape (c) ----- death. One day, we all will roll down (d) ----- the lap of death. Because death is common (e) ----- all. So we should not mourn (f) ----- the dead. But those who die (g) ----- the country are immortal. Their memories do not sink (h) ----- oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ----- death. So, we should always be ready (j) ----- death. Answer: (a) to; (b) from; (c) from; (d) into; (e) to; (f) for; (g) for; (h) into; (i) from; (j) for. 6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Barishal Board-2024] If you want to derive the best (a) --- your education you must be fully aware (b) --- some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) --- your study. In Fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) --- learning appears to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never try to learn anything (e) --- context. You should also not run (f) --- substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself (g) --- poor quality note books discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h) --- learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (i) --- the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (j) --- your learning. Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) to; (d) for; (e) without/except; (f) after; (g) to; (h) without; (i) over; (j) from 7.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Chattogram Board-2024] Life of common people besets (a) ----- a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) ----- our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ----- the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ----- supervision is responsible (e) ----- it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (i) ----- morality hoard goods (g) ----- quick profit. The govt. should take punitive action (h) ----- those people. People from all walks (i) ----- life should also co-operate (j) ----- government. Answer: (a) with; (b) to; (c) beyond; (d) of; (e) for; (f) of; (g) for; (h) against; (i) of; (j) with. All Board Questions 2023 1.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board-2023] A good boy is accustomed (a) --- hard work. He is not addicted (b) --- any bad thing. He is not averse (c) --- any hard work. He clings (d) --- his determination. Since he is used (e) ---- hard work, he is not doubtful (f) --- his success. He is very much conscious (g) --- his duties. He is not boastful (h) --- his talents. He behaves well (i) --- all. He attends (j) --- his studies. Answer: a) to; b) to; c) to; d) to; e) to; f) about; g) of; h) of; i) with; j) to 2.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Rajshahi Board-2023] But at last God took pity (a) --- him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming (b) --- the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c) --- such a strange wonder that he felt a great love (d) --- them and blessed them (e) --- his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) --- his neck (g) --- the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h) --- the south and the old man fell (i) --- a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved (j) --- his sufferings. Answer: (a) on; (b) around; (c) with; (d) for; (e) from; (f) from; (g) into; (h) from; (i) in/into; (j) of 3. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Barishal Board -2023] Speaking ill (a) --- others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) --- one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) --- indulge (d) --- a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) --- human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) --- the society. People very often burst (g) --- tears (h) --- this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) --- it and give (j) --- this bad habit. Answer: (a) of; (b) in/to; (c) to; (d) in; (e) on; (f) of; (g) into; (h) at; (i) of; (j) up 4.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Jashore Board -2023] Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) --- them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They share (b) --- us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (c) --- cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) --- the right path (e) --- life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f) --- us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) --- our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) --- different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) --- our body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) --- the best qualities that a person can possess.  Answer: on; (b) with; (c) of; (d) on; (e) in; (f) around; (g) in; (h) from: (i) on; (j) of 5.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dinajpur Board -2023] Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) --- modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) --- this. There are many reasons (c) --- drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) --- stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) --- a country and the smugglers carry (f) ---  drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) --- the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h)--- our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) --- people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j) --- this respect.  Answer: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for/behind; (d) for; (e) into; (f) on/out; (g) from; (h) in; (i) to; (j) in 6.  Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Mymensingh Board -2023] The orphanage is high (a) --- the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b) ---  the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (c) --- the malaria from too long a time (d) ---  the subtropics. She was homesick (e) ---  the flaming maples (g) ---  October and for many other things. She found them all living (h) --- a cabin belonging (i) --- the orphanage, half a mile (j) --- orphanage farm.   Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) out; (d) in; (e) for; (f) of; (g) in; (h) in; (i) to; (j) beyond. 7. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Chattogram Board-2023; Sylhet Board -2023] Corruption is a curse (a) --- a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) --- the development. (c) --- corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d) --- oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) --- them. They are devoid (f) --- honesty. They stick (g) --- evil activities. They do not abide (h) --- the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i) --- them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) --- them. Answer: (a) for/to; (b) to; (c) For; (d) into; (e) for; (f) of; (g) to; (h) by; (i) on; (j) against 8. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:  [Alim/Madrasha Board-2023] The aptitude (a) --- doing well for a country is called patriotism. (b) --- other words, love (c) --- one's country is called patriotism. It is such a kind of virtue that always inspires a man (d) --- defend his country's prestige. If a man can gain the true patriotic value (e) --- him, he will never do any sorts (f) --- harm (g) -- the country. He will always be ready (h) --- taking any challenge and never hanker (i) --- money, name and fame. Rather he must try to uphold the condition (j) --- the country at any rate. Answer: (a) of/for; (b) In; (c) for; (d) to; (e) in; (f) of; (g) to; (h) for; (i) after; (j) of

Article Exercise for Competitive Exams Articles EXERCISE 1 Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 1.   I saw _______ snake in _______ grass. (a) in, the                     (b) the, in (c) a, the                      (d) a, in 2.   _______ boy ran across _______ street. (a) the, to                     (b) the, at (c) a, to                        (d) a, the 3.      I have waited for _______ hour. (a) an                             (b) to (c) in                               (d) none of these 4.      It is _______ old house. (a) an                             (b) to (c) in                              (d) at 5.      _______ moon is shining in sky. (a) a                               (b) the (c) an                             (d) none of these 6.      I need _______ book of verse. (a) the                            (b) a (c) few                           (d) to 7.      There is _______ big tree in front of _______ house. (a) an, the                      (b) the, an (c) to, an                        (d) a, the 8.      Delhi is _______ capital of India. (a) the                            (b) a (c) an                             (d) none of these 9.      It is _______ airy room. (a) a                               (b) an (c) the                            (d) none of these 10.          _______ book on _______ table is new. (a) the, a                        (b) a, the (c) an, the                      (d) the, an 11.          _______ old horse stumbles and nods. (a) an                             (b) a (c) the                            (d) none of these 12.          Here I am _______ old man being read to by _______ boy. (a) an, the                      (b) the, an (c) an, a                         (d) a, an 13.          _______ old man is like _______ tattered coat upon _______ stick. (a) an, the, the              (b) on, an, the (c) an, on, the               (d) the, on, with 14.          _______ shepherd in _______ field is playing on _______ pipe. (a) a, the, the                (b) on, the, an (c) an, on, the               (d) the, on, the 15.          He gave me _______ guava and _______ orange. (a) a, a                           (b) an, an (c) an, the                      (d) the, an EXERCISE 1 Answer                          1. (c)    4. (a)    7. (d)   10. (a)  13. (a) 2. (d)   5. (b)    8. (a)    11. (a)  14. (a) 3. (a)    6. (b)    9. (b)    12. (a)  15. (a) EXERCISE 2 Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 1. _______ Asia is a big continent. (a) the                            (b) a (c) an                             (d) none of these 2.      _______ Deccan is in the South of India. (a) the                            (b) an (c) a                                (d) none of these 3.      _______ Punjab is _______ land of five rivers. (a) the, the                    (b) a, a (c) the, a                        (d) none of these 4.      _______ Times has _______ high reputation for reliable news. (a) the, the                     (b) the, a (c) a, the                        (d) none of these 5.      _______ Narmada and _______ Tapti flow into _______ Arabian Sea. (a) the, the, a                (b) the, a, the (c) a, the, a                    (d) none of these 6.      _______ Vindhyas separate _______ Gangetic plain from _______ Deccan. (a) a, the, the                (b) the, a, the (c) the, the, a                 (d) none of these 7.      _______ Ravi left Singapore. (a) the                            (b) a (c) an                             (d) none of these 8.      They started at _______ Pacific from _______ top of _______ Mountain. (a) the, the, the             (b) the, a, the (c) an, an, the                (d) none of these 9.      _______ West Wind wakens _______ Mediterranean from its summer dream. (a) the, an                      (b) the, the (c) a, the                        (d) none of these 10.         Do you read _______ Times of India ? (a) the                            (b) a (c) an                             (d) none of these EXERCISE 2 Answer                                                                1. (a)    3. (a)    5. (b)    7. (a)    9. (b) 2. (a)    4. (a)    6. (b)    8. (a)    10. (a) EXERCISE 3 Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 1. If _______ gold rusts, what will _______ iron do? (a) the, the                     (b) the, a (c) an, the                      (d) a, an 2. She has _______ endurance _______ foresight _______ strength and _______ skill. (a)                the, an, a, the (b)               the, a, an, the (c)                an, a, the, a (d)               the, the, the, the 3. Keats tried to be _______ Milton of _______ Romantic age. (a) the, the                     (b) a, an (c) a, the                        (d) the, a 4.     _______ tiger is _______ wild animal.(a) the, the   (b) a, the (c) the, a                      (d) the, an 5.     _______ milk in that bottle has become sour. (a) an                           (b) the (c) a                              (d) none of these 6.     _______ coal of Jharia belt is very rich. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 7.     Beware of _______ fury of _______ patient man. (a) the, the                   (b) a, an (c) the, a                      (d) the, an 8.     You should come here by _______ shortest route. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                           (d) none 9.     _______ donkeys are _______ stupid animals. (a) the, the                   (b) the, a (c) a, the                      (d) the, an 10.  _______ girls do not often wear _______ hats. (a) the, the                   (b) an, the (c) the, an                    (d) none of these 11.  _______ few students who read for _______ knowledge do not care for _______ results. (a) a, the, the               (b) the, the, the (c) the, an, the             (d) a, an, the 12.  Only _______ few books should be chewed and digested. (a) a                              (b) the (c) little                         (d) none of these 13.  _______ memory is _______ fond deceiver. (a) the, the                   (b) a, the (c) the, a                      (d) a, a 14.  This is _______ finest song I have ever heard. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 15.  _______ happiness is _______ inner state of mind. (a) the, the                   (b) a, the (c) the, a                      (d) none of these                                     EXERCISE 3 Answer                            1. (a)    4. (c)    7. (c)    10. (a)  13. (c) 2. (d)   5. (b)    8. (a)    11. (a)  14. (a) 3. (a)    6. (a)    9. (a)    12. (a)  15. (a) EXERCISE 4 Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 1. _______ young man sent to _______ prison for hitting _______ old man on _______ head. (a) a, the, the, a            (b) a, the, a, the (c) the, the, a, a            (d) a, the, an, the 2.      _______ youngest brother went to _______ school in _______ morning. I will go to _______ school now to fetch him home. (a) a, the, a, the             (b) the, a, the, a (c) a, an, the, a              (d) the, the, the, the 3.      If _______ rich grow richer and _______ poor poorer, the country will go to _______ dogs. (a) the, the, the             (b) a, an, the (c) the, a, an                 (d) the, an, a 4.      _______ ship has come to _______ port _______ port has been recently repaired. (a) a, an, the, the          (b) the, the, a, a (c) a, an, the, the          (d) a, the, the 5.      Not always is _______ race to _______ swift or _______ battle to _______ strong. (a) a, an, the, a              (b) the, a, an, the (c) the, an, the, a          (d) a, the, a, the 6.      My mother went to _______ market and bought _______ pound of _______ sugar. (a) the, the, a                (b) a, the, the (c) the, a, the                 (d) none of these 7.      We should help _______ needy and not _______ affluent. (a) the, the                    (b) a, a (c) a, the                        (d) the, a 8.      You should take _______ umbrella when you go _______ office because it may rain today. (a) the, a                        (b) a, the (c) an, the                      (d) the, a 9.      _______ young and _______ old rejoiced at his success. (a) the, the                     (b) a, a, (c) a, the                        (d) the, a 10.         _______ crack troops went into _______ battle. (a) a, a                           (b) the, a (c) a, the                        (d) none of these   EXERCISE 4 Answer                                                               1. (d)   3. (a)    5. (d)   7. (a)    9. (a) 2. (d)   4. (d)   6. (c)    8. (c)    10. (b) EXERCISE5 Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 1.      There is _______ garden behind _______ house. (a) a, an                       (b) a, the (c) an, the                    (d) the, an 2.      _______ dog ran across _______ street. (a) the, the                   (b) the, a (c) a, the                      (d) a, a 3.      We choose _______ knave or _______ eunuch to rule over us. (a) a, the                      (b) the, a (c) the, the                  (d) a, a 4.     April is _______ cruellest month. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 5.     _______ eye for _______ eye and _______ tooth for _______ tooth, that was _______ old law. (a) the, the, a, an, the (b) the, the, an, an, a (c) the, an, an, a, the   (d) the, the, the, the, the 6.     Have you seen _______ Pope? (a) a                             (b) the (c) an                            (d) none of these 7.     _______ people of _______ Deccan are hardy. (a) the, the                   (b) a, the (c) the, a                      (d) none of these 8.     The cavalry rode into _______ battle. (a) a                             (b) the (c) an                            (d) none of these 9.     I am going _______ market to buy _______ book. (a) a, an                       (b) the, a (c) a, a                          (d) none of these 10.  I shall visit _______ prison to see _______ prisoner. (a) a, an                       (b) the, the (c) the, an                    (d) the, a 11.  Life is _______ tale told by _______ idiot. (a) a, the                      (b) the, a (c) a, an                       (d) none of these 12.  _______ sun rises in _______ east and sets in _______ west. (a) the, the, the           (b) a, a, a (c) a, the, the               (d) the, the, a 13.  You should be kind to _______ old and _______ sick. (a) the, the                   (b) the, a (c) a, the                      (d) an, the 14.  Drink _______ plenty of _______ water. (a) the, the                  (b) a, a (c) the, a                      (d) none of these 15.  _______ water of _______ Caspian Sea is blackish. (a) the, a                      (b) a, the (c) a, a                         (d) the, the 16.  How is _______ circle different from _______ ellipse? (a) the, a                      (b) a, the (c) the, the                   (d) a, an 17.  We were on board _______ Maharajah. (a) a                             (b) an (c) the                           (d) none of these 18.  Read _______ Times of India regularly. (a) the                          (b) an (c) a                              (d) none of these 19.  I travelled in _______ third-class carriage in _______ company of some Americans who could speak _______ French. (a) a, the, the              (b) the, the, a (c) the, a, the              (d) a, the, a 20.  _______ clouds over _______ sea are lovely in _______ morning. (a) a, the, the               (b) the, the, the (c) the, a, the              (d) a, the, a 21.  At _______ dawn he got up and prayed to _______ God for help. (a) a, the                      (b) the, a (c) a, an                       (d) the, the 22.  _______ honest man hates _______ liar. (a) the, the                  (b) a, a (c) the, a                      (d) an, the 23.  _______ love is and was my lord king. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 24.  _______ earth has not anything to show more fair. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 25.  There is _______ fly in _______ ointment. (a) a, an                       (b) a, the (c) the, a                      (d) an, the 26.  _______ poverty is _______ curse. (a) a, an                       (b) an, a (c) the, a                      (d) the, the 27.  Blessed are _______ poor for they shall see God. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 28.  _______ camel is an ugly animal. (a) the                          (b) a (c) an                            (d) none of these 29.  Have you come on _______ foot or by _______ bus? (a) the, the                   (b) a, the (c) the, a                      (d) an, the 30.  If you go out in _______ rain without _______ raincoat on, you will catch _______ cold. (a)                the, a, the (b)               the, the, the (c)                a, a, the (d)               none of these                                           EXERCISE 5 Answer                           1 (b)  2. (c)  3. (c)  4. (a)  5. (d)  6. (b)  7. (a)  8. (a)  9. (b)  10. (d) 11 (c)  12. (a)  13. (d)  14. (d)  15. (d)  16. (d)  17. (c)  18. (a)  19. (a)  20. (b) 21 (d)  22. (d)  23. (a)  24. (a)  25. (b)  26. (c)  27. (a)  28. (a)  29. (a)  30. (a)

Sentence Correction Articles Instructions:  Read each sentence carefully and correct the article errors. Incorrect Sentences He is considered as a authority on subject of psychology. During a winter, they decided to travel to Alps for skiing. She found herself drawn to life in a countryside. A innovation in technology is often driven by necessity. They were planning to visit a Great Wall of China on their trip. He has reputation for being an honest and reliable worker. Her family moved from a city to a suburb to enjoy quieter life. It was a incredible experience to see an ocean for first time. A books on shelf are all related to history. She told us story about an adventure she had last summer. The art of painting requires patience and creativity. He has been promoted to position of a manager. She quickly adapted to an unique challenges of her new job. There’s an old saying that honesty is best policy. He loves playing a piano and has been practicing for years. They took a boat and rowed it across lake to small island. She is known as best chef in town. He told us that Eiffel Tower lights up every night. I found an unique rock on beach this morning. She’s reading book about art of negotiation. A most interesting part of story was left out. She moved to a United Kingdom to pursue further studies. I want to learn more about stars and universe. He is passionate about the nature and environment. A science and art have always fascinated him. During visit to museum, we saw many historical artifacts. We took a road that led us into heart of forest. They are learning about importance of teamwork. He got job in finance department of company. This is story of hero who saved his village. Correction Worksheet - Answer Corrected Sentences with Explanations He is considered an  authority on the  subject of psychology. (“An” is used before a singular, countable noun beginning with a vowel sound, and "the subject" specifies which subject.) During the  winter, they decided to travel to the  Alps for skiing. (“The” is used to refer to specific seasons, and “the Alps” is a well-known mountain range.) She found herself drawn to life in the  countryside. (“The countryside” refers to a specific, understood concept rather than any countryside.) Innovation  in technology is often driven by necessity. (No article is needed because “innovation” is an uncountable noun in a general sense.) They were planning to visit the  Great Wall of China on their trip. (“The” is used because the Great Wall of China is a unique, specific landmark.) He has a  reputation for being an honest and reliable worker. (“A reputation” indicates a general reputation rather than a specific one.) Her family moved from the  city to a  suburb to enjoy a  quieter life. (“The city” is specific, whereas “a suburb” and “a quieter life” refer to one of many.) It was an  incredible experience to see the  ocean for the  first time. (“An” is used before “incredible” (vowel sound), “the ocean” refers to a specific ocean, and “the first time” refers to a unique instance.) The  books on the  shelf are all related to history. (“The books” and “the shelf” specify particular books and a particular shelf.) She told us a  story about an  adventure she had last summer. (“A story” and “an adventure” are general, unspecified items.) The  art of painting requires patience and creativity. (“The art” refers to a specific concept, the skill of painting as a whole.) He has been promoted to the  position of manager. (“The position of manager” specifies a particular, definite position.) She quickly adapted to the  unique challenges of her new job. (“The unique challenges” refers to specific challenges in her job.) There’s an old saying that honesty is the  best policy. (“The best policy” is a known expression, referring to the specific ideal of honesty.) He loves playing the  piano and has been practicing for years. (“The piano” is used for musical instruments in general reference.) They took a  boat and rowed it across the  lake to a  small island. (“A boat” and “a small island” are non-specific, while “the lake” refers to a specific, understood lake.) She is known as the  best chef in town. (“The best” is superlative, meaning there is only one such chef in town.) He told us that the  Eiffel Tower lights up every night. (“The Eiffel Tower” is a specific, famous landmark.) I found a  unique rock on the  beach this morning. (“A unique rock” is one among many, while “the beach” is specific, likely the one the speaker visited.) She’s reading a  book about the  art of negotiation. (“A book” is non-specific, but “the art of negotiation” refers to a particular field of study.) The  most interesting part of the  story was left out. (“The most interesting” refers to a specific part, and “the story” is known.) She moved to the  United Kingdom to pursue further studies. (“The United Kingdom” is a proper noun referring to a specific place.) I want to learn more about the  stars and the  universe. (“The stars” and “the universe” refer to universally understood entities.) He is passionate about nature  and the  environment. (No article is needed for “nature” (uncountable, general), but “the environment” is specific, implying Earth’s environment.) Science  and art  have always fascinated him. (No articles are needed as both “science” and “art” are uncountable and general in this context.) During the  visit to the  museum, we saw many historical artifacts. (“The visit” and “the museum” are specific, referring to a particular visit and museum.) We took the  road that led us into the  heart of the  forest. (“The road,” “the heart,” and “the forest” are specific in context, indicating particular locations.) They are learning about the  importance of teamwork. (“The importance” refers to a particular quality of teamwork, known in context.) He got a  job in the  finance department of the  company. (“A job” is non-specific, but “the finance department” and “the company” are specific entities.) This is the  story of a  hero who saved his village. (“The story” is specific, referring to a particular narrative, while “a hero” is non-specific.) Instructions:  Read each sentence carefully and correct the article errors.   Incorrect Sentences She is studying to become doctor in future. They visited Eiffel Tower when they were in Paris. My sister has cat and dog, and they get along very well. He bought bag of apples and bottle of juice. We stayed in hotel near beach during our vacation. An apples in the fridge look fresh. I saw an beautiful bird in a tree. Sun rises in east and sets in west. She dreams of being an astronaut one day. He is best player on team. I’m reading interesting book about history. She moved to United States for job. A Nile is longest river in world. An Amazon rainforest is vital to Earth’s ecosystem. They climbed mountain in Alps last summer. She is the youngest in family. They took walk in park yesterday. Do you know a answer to question? An climate is getting warmer each year. He is playing guitar like professional. She bought an new dress for party. He has gift for playing piano. We had delicious dinner at restaurant. School is just a few blocks away. She joined university after high school. He lives in flat with balcony overlooking city. She gave us a honest opinion about project. They went on vacation to Alps last year. She is interested in studying a physics. There is a elephant in garden. Corrected Sentences She is studying to become a  doctor in the  future. They visited the  Eiffel Tower when they were in Paris. My sister has a  cat and a  dog, and they get along very well. He bought a  bag of apples and a  bottle of juice. We stayed in a  hotel near the  beach during our vacation. The  apples in the  fridge look fresh. I saw a  beautiful bird in the  tree. The  sun rises in the  east and sets in the  west. She dreams of being an  astronaut one day. He is the  best player on the  team. I’m reading an  interesting book about history. She moved to the  United States for a  job. The  Nile is the  longest river in the  world. The  Amazon rainforest is vital to the  Earth’s ecosystem. They climbed a  mountain in the  Alps last summer. She is the youngest in the  family. They took a  walk in the  park yesterday. Do you know the  answer to the  question? The  climate is getting warmer each year. He is playing the  guitar like a  professional. She bought a  new dress for the  party. He has a  gift for playing the  piano. We had a  delicious dinner at the  restaurant. The  school is just a few blocks away. She joined a  university after high school. He lives in a  flat with a  balcony overlooking the  city. She gave us an  honest opinion about the  project. They went on vacation to the  Alps last year. She is interested in studying physics . There is an  elephant in the  garden.

Articles for H SC Examination Worksheet 5.0 All Board Questions 2014 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Rajshahi Board-2014; Jashore Board-2014; Cumilla Board-2009,2014] (a)--- idle man and (b)--- active man cannot be equal. We know (c)---story of (d)---ant (e)--- grasshopper. (f)--- ant was industrious. On the other hand the grasshopper was really (g)--- lazy. The ant knows that (h)--- industrious shine. On (i)--- contrary (j)--- lazy suffer in life. 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Sylhet Board-2014] Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspired (b)--- man to shed last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his country. (c)--- man without patriotism is no better than (d)--- beast. (e)--- true patriot is honoured by (f)--- all. He thinks for (g)--- welfare of his country. On (h)--- other hand (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks for his own interests. Those who die for (j)--- country are true patriot. They are remembered even after their death. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Barishal Board-2014] Recently a detective watched (a)--- well dressed woman who always went into (b)--- large store on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier for (c)-- detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d)--- few small articles, After (e)--- little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f)--- assistant who  wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g)--- sales assistant was her (h)--- daughter. The girl gave her (i)--- expensive dress once (j)--- week. All Board Questions 2013 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Dhaka Board-2013; Rajshahi Board-2010] Though   newspaper  is not always (a)--- unmixed blessing, it is (b)--- most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c)--- day without reading (d)--- newspaper. Reading newspaper is one of (e)--- good habits of a man. We shall be like (f)--- frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g)--- electronic media to reading (h)--- newspaper. But (i)--- newspaper offers more to its readers than (j) --- electronic media. 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Rajshahi Board-2013] Mosquito menace is one of (a) — most talked topics. (b) — fear and nuisance of mosquito is called (c) — mosquito menace. For (d) — city dwellers it is (e) — constant nuisance. Particularly at (f) — night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start singing around (g) — us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) — attack of mosquitoes. To prevent (i) — nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and work in (j) — assorted efforts.   3. Articles Exercise.  [Dinajpur Board-2013; Chattogram Board-2011] At present, Bangladesh faces (a)--- number of (b)--- problems. Of all these problems (c)--- population problem is (d)--- most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)--- great asset of (f)--- country. But when (g)--- country fails to feed and provide them with (h)--- bare necessities of  life, they become (i)--- burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh. 4 Articles Exercise.  [Jashore Board-2013, Chittagong Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2009] Adnan is a brilliant student. He is (a)--- asset. One day he may be (b)--- engineer or (c)--- doctor. He makes (d)--- best use of his time. He makes a proper division of his time and does his  duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e)--- golden period of (f)--- life. He has (g)--- aim in  life. He knows that life without (h)--- aim is like (i)--- ship without (j)--- rudder.  5. Articles Exercise.  [Cumilla Board-2013] (a)--- morning walk is (b)--- good habit for all classes of (c)--- people. It is (d)--- simple exercise and good for health and (e)--- mentality. In the morning, (f)--- air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g)--environment makes (h)--- effect on (i)--- nature in (j)--- morning.  6. Articles Exercise.  [Sylhet Board-2013] A library is (a)--- part and parcel of (b)--- educational institution. It is (c)--- place where we can find (d)--- books on almost all subjects. A library enables many (e)--- person to read books. It creates (f)--- passion for learning. Students should pay (g)--- visit to a library regularly. There should be libraries in every educational institution. But it is (h)--- matter of regret that all educational institution don’t have libraries. Setting up libraries is (i)--- must to build up (j)--- educated nation. 7. Articles Exercise.  [Barisal Board-2013] Galib works in (a)--- nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b)--- capital city of Bangladesh. Being (c)--- sensitive young man and (d)--- ex-student of (e)--- English literature, he takes the job as (f)--- source of pleasure. As (g)--- honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h)--- clients. Everyday  hundreds of people come to (i)--- bank and Galib happens to come across many of them with (j)--- smiling face.  Articles Worksheet - 5.0 Answer All Board Questions 2014 with answer 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Rajshahi Board-2014; Jashore Board-2014; Cumilla Board-2009,2014] (a)--- idle man and (b)--- active man cannot be equal. We know (c)---story of (d)---ant (e)--- grasshopper. (f)--- ant was industrious. On the other hand the grasshopper was really (g)--- lazy. The ant knows that (h)--- industrious shine. On (i)--- contrary (j)--- lazy suffer in life. Answer:  (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) an/the; (e) a/the; (f) the; (g) ×; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Sylhet Board-2014] Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspired (b)--- man to shed last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his country. (c)--- man without patriotism is no better than (d)--- beast. (e)--- true patriot is honoured by (f)--- all. He thinks for (g)--- welfare of his country. On (h)--- other hand (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks for his own interests. Those who die for (j)--- country are true patriot. They are remembered even after their death. Answer:  a) a; b) a; c) A; d) a; e) A; f) ×; g) the; h) the; i) an; j) a/the 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Barishal Board-2014] Recently a detective watched (a)--- well dressed woman who always went into (b)--- large store on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier for (c)-- detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d)--- few small articles, After (e)--- little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f)--- assistant who  wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g)--- sales assistant was her (h)--- daughter. The girl gave her (i)--- expensive dress once (j)--- week. Answer:  a) a; b) a; c) the; d) a; e) a; f) an; g) the; h) ×; i) an; j) a All Board Questions 2015 with answer 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Dhaka Board-2013; Rajshahi Board-2010] Though   newspaper  is not always (a)--- unmixed blessing, it is (b)--- most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c)--- day without reading (d)--- newspaper. Reading newspaper is one of (e)--- good habits of a man. We shall be like (f)--- frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g)--- electronic media to reading (h)--- newspaper. But (i)--- newspaper offers more to its readers than (j) --- electronic media. Answer:  a) an; b) the; c) a; d) a; e) the; f) a; g) ×; h) a; i) a/the; j) × 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Rajshahi Board-2013] Mosquito menace is one of (a) — most talked topics. (b) — fear and nuisance of mosquito is called (c) — mosquito menace. For (d) — city dwellers it is (e) — constant nuisance. Particularly at (f) — night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start singing around (g) — us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) — attack of mosquitoes. To prevent (i) — nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and work in (j) — assorted efforts.   Answer: a) the; b) the; c) the; d) the; e) a; f) ×; g) ×; h) the; i) the; j) × 3. Articles Exercise.  [Dinajpur Board-2013; Chattogram Board-2011] At present, Bangladesh faces (a)--- number of (b)--- problems. Of all these problems (c)--- population problem is (d)--- most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)--- great asset of (f)--- country. But when (g)--- country fails to feed and provide them with (h)--- bare necessities of  life, they become (i)--- burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh. Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) × d) the; e) a; f) a; g) a; h) the; i) a; j) the 4 Articles Exercise.  [Jashore Board-2013, Chittagong Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2009] Adnan is a brilliant student. He is (a)--- asset. One day he may be (b)--- engineer or (c)--- doctor. He makes (d)--- best use of his time. He makes a proper division of his time and does his  duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e)--- golden period of (f)--- life. He has (g)--- aim in  life. He knows that life without (h)--- aim is like (i)--- ship without (j)--- rudder.  Answer : a) an; b) an; c) a; d) the; e) the; f) ×; g) an; h) an; i) a; j) a 5. Articles Exercise.  [Cumilla Board-2013] (a)--- morning walk is (b)--- good habit for all classes of (c)--- people. It is (d)--- simple exercise and good for health and (e)--- mentality. In the morning, (f)--- air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g)--environment makes (h)--- effect on (i)--- nature in (j)--- morning.  Answer : a) ×; b) a; c) ×; d) a; e) ×; f) the; g) ×; h) an; i) ×; j) the 6. Articles Exercise.  [Sylhet Board-2013] A library is (a)--- part and parcel of (b)--- educational institution. It is (c)--- place where we can find (d)--- books on almost all subjects. A library enables many (e)--- person to read books. It creates (f)--- passion for learning. Students should pay (g)--- visit to a library regularly. There should be libraries in every educational institution. But it is (h)--- matter of regret that all educational institution don’t have libraries. Setting up libraries is (i)--- must to build up (j)--- educated nation. Answer : (a) ×; (b) an; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) a; (g) a; (h) a; (i) a; (j) an. 7. Articles Exercise.  [Barisal Board-2013] Galib works in (a)--- nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b)--- capital city of Bangladesh. Being (c)--- sensitive young man and (d)--- ex-student of (e)--- English literature, he takes the job as (f)--- source of pleasure. As (g)--- honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h)--- clients. Everyday  hundreds of people come to (i)--- bank and Galib happens to come across many of them with (j)--- smiling face.  Answer : (a) a; (b) the; (c) a; (d) an; (e) ×; (f) a; (g) an; (h) ×/the; (i) the; (j) a.

Articles for H SC Examination Worksheet 5.0 All Board Questions 2016 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dhaka Board-2016] Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a)--- popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b)--- in Sagardari on the (c)--- bank of (d)--- Kopotaksho river, (e)--- village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f)---early age, Dutt aspired to be (g)---Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h)---sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i)--- anger of his family. He contributed much to (j)---development of Bengali literature.   2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Rajshahi Board-2016] Every student wants to do better in (a)---examination. But it is not (b)---easy work. (c)--- student has to do something for this. From (d)---very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e)---texts again and again. He must not memorize (f)--- answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)---common source. He should have a good (h)---command over English. By doing all these things (i)---student can hope to make a good (j)---result. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dinajpur Board-2016;Cumilla Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2010] (a)---morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b)---simple exercise and good for health and (c)---mentality. In the morning (d)---air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e)---environment makes an effect on (f)---walker's health and mind. When (g)--- man enjoys (h)---beauties and solemnity of (i)---nature in (j)---morning.   4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Jashore Board-2016] Literacy as (a)--- skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b)----- art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c)--- general people but (d)---privilege for (e)--- chosen (f)---few who took on strategic roles in (g)---running of (h)--- state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i)--- Greeks, however, sent only their male children to school.    5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Cumilla Board-2016] My mother is (a) ---ideal housewife. She is (b)---affectionate lady. She manages (c)--- family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e)--- wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f)--- poor. She is also (g)---very religious lady. She advise us to follow (h)--- path of truth and honesty. (i)---woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) --- character.   6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Chattogram Board-2016]   There is a saying that sincerity is (a) - key to success. (b) – person can prosper in life an by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) - rules of sincerity can never go (d) – long way in (e) – world. Many (f) – man is not conscious of (g)- importance of (h) - sincerity for which they don't have (i) - benefit of (j) - success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.   7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Sylhet Board-2016] Kamal is (a) ---HSC examinee of this year. He is not (b)---  attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c)--- English. Moreover, he is (d) --- lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e)--- month ago before his examination he managed (f) short suggestion and learnt it. On (g) --- day of examination he started for the examination hall (h) --- bit earlier. He entered (i) --- examination hall with (j) --- trembling heart.   8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Barishal Board-2016] Once there lived (a)---poor cobbler. He had (b)---rich neighbour. (c)---neighbour possessed (d) ---ill-health. So, he was (e) ---angry man. He was always (f)---unhappy man, Once he used to think (g)---richest men to be (h)---happiest men in (i)---world. But his (j)---idea was wrong. All Board Questions 2015 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Dhaka Board-2015] Industry is (a)--- key to success. (b)--- industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)--- long way in (f) ---world. Many (g)--- man is not conscious of (h)--- importance of (i)--- diligence for which they can't reap (j)--- benefit of success.  2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Rajshahi Board-2015; Jashore Board-2012] Long long ago (a)--- mirror was found in (b)--- paddy field by (c) --- old farmer. Neither this  farmer nor anybody else in (d)--- area had ever seen a mirror. So, when (e)--- farmer looked into  (f)--- mirror, he was surprised to see (g)--- man looking straight at him. Now, (h)--- farmer  closely (i)--- resembled his father who had died many years ago. He thought that it was his  father (j) --- inside it and saluted him with love and respect.   3 .  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Cumilla Board-2015] (a) --- Discipline is seen in (b) --- nature. Every morning (c) --- sun rises in (d) --- east. Day follows (e) --- night, birds sing and (f) --- plants blossom. Everywhere in (g) --- nature, there is (h) --- harmony. If there was no discipline in (i)-- nature, there would have been (j) --- chaos everywhere.  4 . Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Jashore Board-2015] Mr. Patrick is (a)--- European. As he is (b)--- Englishman, he knows (c)--- English well. He is (d)--- honorable to everyone though he is (e)---  one-eyed man. One day having (f)--- SOS, he went to (g)--- USA. His brother Milton living there joined (h)--- Army last year. He is (i)--- younger of the two brothers. When Patrick met his brother he could not but shed (j)--- tears. 5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Sylhet Board-2015] Life is full of (a)---unfavourable circumstances. (b)--- great men in (c)--- world bravely faced (d) --- adverse situations. These situations bring out (e)--- man's latent qualities. (f)--- people in  such circumstances learn many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g)--- virtuous and  brave men can conquer (h)--- obstacles of life. (i)--- adverse situations have glorified (j)--- mind  and character of great men. 6 . Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Barishal Board-2015] The process of globalization requires (a)--- common language for international (b)--- communication. English has achieved (c)--- prestige of being that (d)--- language because it is (e)--- international language. It is no longer (f)--- unique possession of British or American  people but (g)--- language that belongs to (h)--- world's people. This had led to (i)--- bewildering  variety of (j)--- English around the world.  7 . Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Chattogram Board-2015] Television is (a)--- part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV channels  through satellite. Among these, (b)--- Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV channel is  very interesting and attractive. I think both (c)--- young and (d)--- old get pleasure from this  channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) — everything of practical life. The introducer  narrates everything in (f)--- most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g)--- unknown and mysterious world of (h)--- history and animals. (i)--- sea view is excellent. I think it attracts (j)--- attention of all kinds of viewers.  8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Dinajpur Board-2015; Barishal Board-2009] When (a)--- great poet, Ferdousi, began to   write  (b)--- Shahnama, the sultan promised him (c)--- piece of gold for each (d)--- verse. When (e)--- epic was finished, it contained sixty thousand (f) --- verses. Instead of giving gold coins, he offered the poet only sixty thousand silver (g)--- coins.  The poet refused to take the silver coins and left the court with (h)--- broken heart. He was (i)--- aggrieved man. Later on, The Sultan realised that he had made (j)--- blunder.  Articles Worksheet - 5.0 Answer All Board Questions 2016 with answer 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dhaka Board-2016] Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a)--- popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b)--- in Sagardari on the (c)--- bank of (d)--- Kopotaksho river, (e)--- village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f)---early age, Dutt aspired to be (g)---Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h)---sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i)--- anger of his family. He contributed much to (j)---development of Bengali literature.   Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the/x; (g) an; (h) a; (i) x/the; (j) the.    2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Rajshahi Board-2016] Every student wants to do better in (a)---examination. But it is not (b)---easy work. (c)--- student has to do something for this. From (d)---very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e)---texts again and again. He must not memorize (f)--- answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)---common source. He should have a good (h)---command over English. By doing all these things (i)---student can hope to make a good (j)---result.   Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dinajpur Board-2016;Cumilla Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2010] (a)---morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b)---simple exercise and good for health and (c)---mentality. In the morning (d)---air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e)---environment makes an effect on (f)---walker's health and mind. When (g)--- man enjoys (h)---beauties and solemnity of (i)---nature in (j)---morning.   Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) the; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) x/the; (j) the.   4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Jashore Board-2016] Literacy as (a)--- skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b)----- art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c)--- general people but (d)---privilege for (e)--- chosen (f)---few who took on strategic roles in (g)---running of (h)--- state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i)--- Greeks, however, sent only their male children to school.    Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the/a; (i) the; (j) x.    5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Cumilla Board-2016] My mother is (a) ---ideal housewife. She is (b)---affectionate lady. She manages (c)--- family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e)--- wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f)--- poor. She is also (g)---very religious lady. She advise us to follow (h)--- path of truth and honesty. (i)---woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) --- character. Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) A; j) X   6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Chattogram Board-2016]   There is a saying that sincerity is (a) - key to success. (b) – person can prosper in life an by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) - rules of sincerity can never go (d) – long way in (e) – world. Many (f) – man is not conscious of (g)- importance of (h) - sincerity for which they don't have (i) - benefit of (j) - success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.   Answer: (a) the; (b) A; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x    7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Sylhet Board-2016] Kamal is (a) ---HSC examinee of this year. He is not (b)---  attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c)--- English. Moreover, he is (d) --- lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e)--- month ago before his examination he managed (f) short suggestion and learnt it. On (g) --- day of examination he started for the examination hall (h) --- bit earlier. He entered (i) --- examination hall with (j) --- trembling heart.   Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) x; (d) x; (e) A; (f) a; (g) the; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.    8.. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Barishal Board-2016] Once there lived (a)---poor cobbler. He had (b)---rich neighbour. (c)---neighbour possessed (d) ---ill-health. So, he was (e) ---angry man. He was always (f)---unhappy man, Once he used to think (g)---richest men to be (h)---happiest men in (i)---world. But his (j)---idea was wrong. Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) The; (d) an/x; (e) an; (f) an; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) x. All Board Questions 2015 with answer 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Dhaka Board-2015] Industry is (a)--- key to success. (b)--- industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)--- long way in (f) ---world. Many (g)--- man is not conscious of (h)--- importance of (i)--- diligence for which they can't reap (j)--- benefit of success.  Answer:  a) the; b) The; c) The; d) ×; e) a; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) ×; j) the 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Rajshahi Board-2015; Jashore Board-2012] Long long ago (a)--- mirror was found in (b)--- paddy field by (c) --- old farmer. Neither this  farmer nor anybody else in (d)--- area had ever seen a mirror. So, when (e)--- farmer looked into (f)--- mirror, he was surprised to see (g)--- man looking straight at him. Now, (h)--- farmer  closely (i)--- resembled his father who had died many years ago. He thought that it was his  father (j) --- inside it and saluted him with love and respect. Answer:  a) a; b) a; c) an; d) the; e) the; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) ×; j) ×   3 .  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Cumilla Board-2015] (a) --- Discipline is seen in (b) --- nature. Every morning (c) --- sun rises in (d) --- east. Day follows (e) --- night, birds sing and (f) --- plants blossom. Everywhere in (g) --- nature, there is (h) --- harmony. If there was no discipline in (i)-- nature, there would have been (j) --- chaos everywhere.  Answer:  a) ×; b) ×; c) the; d) the; e) ×; f) ×; g) ×; h) a; i) ×; j) ×; 4 . Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Jashore Board-2015] Mr. Patrick is (a)--- European. As he is (b)--- Englishman, he knows (c)--- English well. He is (d)--- honorable to everyone though he is (e)---  one-eyed man. One day having (f)--- SOS, he went to (g)--- USA. His brother Milton living there joined (h)--- Army last year. He is (i)--- younger of the two brothers. When Patrick met his brother he could not but shed (j)--- tears. Answer:  a) a; b) an; c) ×; d) ×; e) a; f) a; g) the; h) the; i) the; j) × 5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Sylhet Board-2015] Life is full of (a)---unfavourable circumstances. (b)--- great men in (c)--- world bravely faced (d) --- adverse situations. These situations bring out (e)--- man's latent qualities. (f)--- people in  such circumstances learn many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g)--- virtuous and  brave men can conquer (h)--- obstacles of life. (i)--- adverse situations have glorified (j)--- mind  and character of great men. Answer:  a) ×; b) The; c) the; d) the; e) a; f) The; g) the; h) the; i) ×; j) the 6 . Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Barishal Board-2015] The process of globalization requires (a)--- common language for international (b)--- communication. English has achieved (c)--- prestige of being that (d)--- language because it is (e)--- international language. It is no longer (f)--- unique possession of British or American  people but (g)--- language that belongs to (h)--- world's people. This had led to (i)--- bewildering  variety of (j)--- English around the world.  Answer:  a) a; b) ×; c) the; d) ×; e) an; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) a; j) × 7 . Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Chattogram Board-2015] Television is (a)--- part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV channels  through satellite. Among these, (b)--- Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV channel is  very interesting and attractive. I think both (c)--- young and (d)--- old get pleasure from this  channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) — everything of practical life. The introducer  narrates everything in (f)--- most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g)--- unknown and mysterious world of (h)--- history and animals. (i)--- sea view is excellent. I think it attracts (j)--- attention of all kinds of viewers.  Answer:  a) a; b) ×; c) the; d) the; e) ×; f) the; g) an; h) ×; i) The; j) the  8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.  [Dinajpur Board-2015; Barishal Board-2009] When (a)--- great poet, Ferdousi, began to   write  (b)--- Shahnama, the sultan promised him (c)--- piece of gold for each (d)--- verse. When (e)--- epic was finished, it contained sixty thousand (f) --- verses. Instead of giving gold coins, he offered the poet only sixty thousand silver (g)--- coins.  The poet refused to take the silver coins and left the court with (h)--- broken heart. He was (i)--- aggrieved man. Later on, The Sultan realised that he had made (j)--- blunder.  Answer:  a) the; b) the; c) a; d) the; e) ×; f) ×; g) a; i) an; j) a

Articles for H SC Examination Worksheet 5.0 All Board Questions 2018 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [All Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)] Bangladesh is (a)---independent country. We won freedom on (b)---December 16. 1971. This freedom was won as (c)---result of great sacrifice. (d)---great many people laid down their lives for (e)--freedom of the country. (f)--- man who loves his country is (g)-patriot. (h) - real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriot, we all should try to make (i)---effort for the welfare and (j)---progress of our motherland. 2.  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [ All Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)] William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a)---village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b)---country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c)---farmer's son who came (d)--- Stratford about 1531, and began to prosper as (e)--- trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f)---daughter of (g)---prosperous farmer, descended form (h)---old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i)---poet's mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j)---peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare. All Board Questions 2017 1.  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dhaka Board-2017] Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots. 2.  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Rajshahi Board-2017;Barishal Board-2017] Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)--- virtues which make (c)--- man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)---  truth, we cannot command (e)--- confidence of others. (f)---  might succeed once or twice by telling (g)--- lie but it never brings a good result. (h)---lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of ()--- liar is revealed and nobody believes him. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dinajpur Board-2017] What (a)--- surprise it was! Robin got (b)--- first prize in (c)--- competition. I was (d)---really amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e)--- expert coach for (f)--- time. He always obeyed (g)---instructions given by (h)--- coach. Even he was not found outside (i)--- camp during practice session. (j)---boy like him is always appreciated by the people. 4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Jashore Board-2017] The process of learning may very well be compared to (a))---undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b))---journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c))--- botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking care of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d))---tedious journey to reach his (e))---destination, so a learner has to mange his learning affair himself. It is (f))---labourious process and no one can do (g))--- labour for him and no one else can undertake (h))---journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveler, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i))---passenger's own concern. In (j))---same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner.   5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Cumilla Board-2017]  In (a))---last 25 years (b))---world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c))--international conservation organization world wild fund. (d))---earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e))---worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f))--- increase in carbon dioxide and ultimately in (g))---water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h))--- overwhelming environmental (j) )---catastrophe.    6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Chattogram Board-2017] 'Rifle Roti Aurat' is (a)--- first Bengali novel on (b)--- Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c)---professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) --- novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e)--- new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f)---victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g)--- notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h)--- novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to. (i)---Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j)---Liberation War of Bangladesh. 7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Sylhet Board-2017] Robi is (a)---indigent boy. He comes of (b)---needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c)--- unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d)---key to success. Moreover, he has (e)---deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f)---dream of his life. From (g)- dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h)---energy. His only aim is to reach (i)---apex of success. We need (j)---ideal boy like Robi.   8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Barishal Board-2017] Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)---virtues which makes (c)---person really great. If we do not cultivate (d)--- habit of speaking (e)---truth, we cannot command (f)--- trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g)---lie but it never brings about (h)--- good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of (j)---liar is revealed and nobody believes him. Articles Worksheet - 5.0 Answer All Board Questions 2018 with answer 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [All Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)] Bangladesh is (a)---independent country. We won freedom on (b)---December 16. 1971. This freedom was won as (c)---result of great sacrifice. (d)---great many people laid down their lives for (e)--freedom of the country. (f)--- man who loves his country is (g)-patriot. (h) - real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriot, we all should try to make (i)---effort for the welfare and (j)---progress of our motherland. Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (C) a; (d) A; (e) the; (f) A; (g) a; (h) A; (i) an; (j) x.  2.  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [ All Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)] William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a)---village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b)---country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c)---farmer's son who came (d)--- Stratford about 1531, and began to prosper as (e)--- trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f)---daughter of (g)---prosperous farmer, descended form (h)---old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i)---poet's mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j)---peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) an; (i) the; (j) a.  All Board Questions 2017 with answer 1.  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dhaka Board-2017] Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots.   Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) x; (d) The/A; (e) a; (f) x; (g) the; (h) x; () an; (j) the.  2.  Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Rajshahi Board-2017;Barishal Board-2017] Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)--- virtues which make (c)--- man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)---  truth, we cannot command (e)--- confidence of others. (f)---  might succeed once or twice by telling (g)--- lie but it never brings a good result. (h)---lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of ()--- liar is revealed and nobody believes him. Answer:(a) the; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) x/the; (f) The; (g) a; (h) A; (i) the; (j) the/a.  3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Dinajpur Board-2017] What (a)--- surprise it was! Robin got (b)--- first prize in (c)--- competition. I was (d)---really amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e)--- expert coach for (f)--- time. He always obeyed (g)---instructions given by (h)--- coach. Even he was not found outside (i)--- camp during practice session. (j)---boy like him is always appreciated by the people.   Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) an; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) A.  4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Jashore Board-2017] The process of learning may very well be compared to (a))---undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b))---journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c))--- botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking care of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d))---tedious journey to reach his (e))---destination, so a learner has to mange his learning affair himself. It is (f))---labourious process and no one can do (g))--- labour for him and no one else can undertake (h))---journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveler, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i))---passenger's own concern. In (j))---same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner. Answer: (a) an/the; (b) a; (c) the/x; (d) a; (e) x; (f) a; (g) the; (h) the/a; (i) the/a; (j) the.  5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Cumilla Board-2017]  In (a))---last 25 years (b))---world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c))--international conservation organization world wild fund. (d))---earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e))---worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f))--- increase in carbon dioxide and ultimately in (g))---water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h))--- overwhelming environmental (j) )---catastrophe.  Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) an; (g) x/the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) x. 6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Chattogram Board-2017] 'Rifle Roti Aurat' is (a)--- first Bengali novel on (b)--- Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c)---professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) --- novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e)--- new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f)---victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g)--- notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h)--- novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to. (i)---Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j)---Liberation War of Bangladesh. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) x/the; (j) the. 7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Sylhet Board-2017] Robi is (a)---indigent boy. He comes of (b)---needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c)--- unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d)---key to success. Moreover, he has (e)---deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f)---dream of his life. From (g)- dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h)---energy. His only aim is to reach (i)---apex of success. We need (j)---ideal boy like Robi. Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) x; (h) x; (i) the; (j) an. 8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. . [Barishal Board-2017] Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)---virtues which makes (c)---person really great. If we do not cultivate (d)--- habit of speaking (e)---truth, we cannot command (f)--- trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g)---lie but it never brings about (h)--- good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of (j)---liar is revealed and nobody believes him. Answer: (a) the; (b) x/the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.

Articles for H SC Examination Worksheet 5.0 All Board Questions 2019 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2019] (a)--- parliament house of Bangladesh is (b)---exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c)---wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d)---largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e)---world. It is (f)--- highly expensive building. (g)---maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) ---Louis I Khan designed this (i) ---building. Everyday many (j)---visitor comes to visit the building. 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2019] The national flag represents (a)---independence of (b)---country. Ours is (c)---independent country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d)--- cloth of a national flag is made of (e)--- cotton, silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f)--- ratio of its length and breadth 10: 6, There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g)---blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and blood-shed. (h) - red circle also represents the heroic blood-shed of (i)--- martyrs. The national flag plays (j)---vital role in the life of a nation. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2019; Barisal Board-2012] Childhood or boyhood is (a)--- man's formative period. During this period (b)--- child receives training from its mother. (c)- mother's tender heart always looks to (d)---welfare and well-being of (e)---child. If during this period (f)---mother tries to bring (g)---child up carefully and according to her (h)--- best ideas (i)---child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)--- all irrespective of caste, creed and colour. 4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2019; Dhaka Board-2015] Industry is (a)---key to success in our life. (b)---industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)---long way in (f)--- world. Many (g)---man is not aware of (h)--- significance of (i)---diligence for which. they cannot reap (j)---benefit of success. 5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2019] An honest man is true to his (a)--- words. He does not deviate from (b)--- path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists of (c)--- honesty. He does not fall victim to (d)---greed. He does not hanker after (e)---worldly property. (f)---honest man abstains him from corruption. He does not mix with (g)---corrupted people. He is (h)---man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i)---greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j)---honest people of the society. 6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2019;Dhaka Board-2017] What is patriotism? It is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots. 7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2019] I have (a)---uncle who has just retired from (b)---army. He used to be (c)---ABI agent, and everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d)---one-eyed alien from (e)--- space. (f)--- alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g)--- nose. I now understand that it was (h)--- hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (i)---truth. May be he is not so (j)---honest, after all. 8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2019; Jashore Board-2015] Mr. Bright is (a)--- European. As he is (b)---Englishman, he knows (c)-- English well. He is (d) – honourable to everyone though he is (e)--- one-eyed man. One day having (f)---SOS, he went to (g)---UŠA. His brother, Johnson living there joined (h)---Army last year. He is (i)---younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j)---tears. Articles Worksheet - 5.0 Answer All Board Questions 2019 with answer 1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2019] (a)--- parliament house of Bangladesh is (b)---exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c)---wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d)---largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e)---world. It is (f)--- highly expensive building. (g)---maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) ---Louis I Khan designed this (i) ---building. Everyday many (j)---visitor comes to visit the building. Answer: (a) The; (b) an; (C) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a; (g) The; (h) x; (i) x; (j) a. 2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2019] The national flag represents (a)---independence of (b)---country. Ours is (c)---independent country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d)--- cloth of a national flag is made of (e)--- cotton, silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f)--- ratio of its length and breadth 10: 6, There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g)---blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and blood-shed. (h) - red circle also represents the heroic blood-shed of (i)--- martyrs. The national flag plays (j)---vital role in the life of a nation. Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) an; (d) The; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) The; (i) the; (j) a. 3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2019; Barisal Board-2012] Childhood or boyhood is (a)--- man's formative period. During this period (b)--- child receives training from its mother. (c)- mother's tender heart always looks to (d)---welfare and well-being of (e)---child. If during this period (f)---mother tries to bring (g)---child up carefully and according to her (h)--- best ideas (i)---child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)--- all irrespective of caste, creed and colour. Answer: (a) a; (b) a/the; (c) A/The; (d) the; (e) the/a; (f) the/a; (g) the/a; (h) x; (i) the/a; (j) x. 4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2019; Dhaka Board-2015] Industry is (a)---key to success in our life. (b)---industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)---long way in (f)--- world. Many (g)---man is not aware of (h)--- significance of (i)---diligence for which. they cannot reap (j)---benefit of success. Answer: (a) the; (b) The; (c) A/The; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) x; (j) the. 5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2019] An honest man is true to his (a)--- words. He does not deviate from (b)--- path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists of (c)--- honesty. He does not fall victim to (d)---greed. He does not hanker after (e)---worldly property. (f)---honest man abstains him from corruption. He does not mix with (g)---corrupted people. He is (h)---man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i)---greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j)---honest people of the society. Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (C) x; (d) x; (e) the/x; (f) An; (g) x/the; (h) a/the; (i) The; (j) the. 6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2019;Dhaka Board-2017] What is patriotism? It is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots. Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) x; (d) A/The; (e) a; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) the. 7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2019] I have (a)---uncle who has just retired from (b)---army. He used to be (c)---ABI agent, and everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d)---one-eyed alien from (e)--- space. (f)--- alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g)--- nose. I now understand that it was (h)--- hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (i)---truth. May be he is not so (j)---honest, after all. Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) an; (d) a; (e) the; (f) The/An; (g) a/x; (h) a; (i) the; (j) x/an. 8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2019; Jashore Board-2015] Mr. Bright is (a)--- European. As he is (b)---Englishman, he knows (c)-- English well. He is (d) – honourable to everyone though he is (e)--- one-eyed man. One day having (f)---SOS, he went to (g)---UŠA. His brother, Johnson living there joined (h)---Army last year. He is (i)---younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j)---tears. Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) x; (d) x; (e) a; (f) an/the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) x

Articles for H SC Examination Worksheet 5.0 প্রিয় শিক্ষার্থী, এইচএসসি ২০২০, ২০২১ ও ২০২২ সালে কোনো HSC Examination অনুষ্ঠিত হয়নি। এছাড়া, ২০২৩ থেকে ২০২৫ সাল পর্যন্ত এইচএসসি পরীক্ষা সংক্ষিপ্ত (Short) Syllabus অনুযায়ী অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছিল। সংক্ষিপ্ত সিলেবাসে Article টপিকটি অন্তর্ভুক্ত না থাকায়, ২০১৯ সালের পর Article-এর কোনো বোর্ড প্রশ্ন সংযোজন করা সম্ভব হয়নি। তবে উল্লেখ্য যে, Article থেকে প্রশ্ন ২০১৯ এবং তার পূর্ববর্তী বছরের প্রশ্নপত্রের ধরণ (Question Pattern) ও মানবণ্টন (Marks Distribution) অনুসারেই আসবে। তাই শিক্ষার্থীদের ২০১৯ ও তার পূর্ববর্তী বছরের বোর্ড প্রশ্নগুলো গুরুত্বসহকারে অনুশীলন করার পরামর্শ দেওয়া হচ্ছে। 1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). It was 4 in the afternoon. Hamid was studying (a) --- the library when his cell phone rang. It was his younger sister, Runa. She said that she was standing (b) --- front of (c) --- shopping mall opposite Hamid’s office and asked him to meet her there as soon as possible. Hamid hurried out of (d) --- library. As he went (e) the street, he noticed that Runa was not alone. She was holding (f) --- three to four years old girl (g) --- hand. (h) --- child was crying and Runa was trying frantically (i) --- to pacify her. Some passers-by were looking (j) --- them suspiciously. When he reached her, she started to explain. 2. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a) --- important issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b) --- COVID-19. Washing hands with soap is (c) --- must. We have to wash hands (d) --- taking meal and (e) ---using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching sick members (f) --- our family and pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g) --- outside. Washing hands in (h) --- proper wav may help us stay away from coronavirus, (i) --- reason is that coronavirus spreads through touch. So, it is (j) --- important to keep our hands clean. 3. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). Road accidents have recently become (a) --- regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim (b) --- untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (c) --- the violation of traffic rules, by (d) --- unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (e) --- passengers and (f) ---passers-by. So, in order to save us (g) the accidents (h) --- government is trying to create awareness (i) --- the people and has passed strict laws (j) --- the accused. 4. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). Travelling has (a) --- great influence (b) --- our minds. The human mind always craves (c) --- change. There is none who does not feel a thrill of joy (d) --- the new sight of experience. The traveller comes in contact (e) --- various types of people. If he moves (f) --- with the observant eyes, he can acquire (g) --- lot of practical knowledge about men and things of (h) --- world which books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us (i) --- opportunity to enjoy the more enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j) --- perfect man. 5. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 2022] Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) --- the harmful effect of punishment (b) --- children. Child psychologists think that both (c) physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) --- child’s growth and development. It may lead (e) --- fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) --- child. Again, if (g) --- child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) --- others. So, rude (i) --- behaviour gradually develops (j) --- him. 6 Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). Friendship is (a) --- great human virtue. It is (b) --- love and affection between two persons. It binds more than one person (c) --- good relationship and inspires each other to share (d) joys and sorrows (e) --- life. Man is (f) --- social being. He cannot live alone. So, he wants (g) --- company. He yearns (h) --- giving and receiving love and affection. Friendship grows between the persons (i) --- similar taste, feelings and thoughts. It grows out of mutual understanding and give and take. It generally grows (j) --- two persons of the same age. 7. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 2022] Metro rail is (a) --- mega project in the development history (b) --- Bangladesh. To make traffic (c) --- movement easy and smooth in the city of Dhaka, metro rail is sure to play (d) --- great role. The megacity of almost two crore people is struggling badly with its narrow and (e) --- overcrowded roads. But metro rail is sure to come as a sigh of relief. With its (f) --- uninterrupted movement, it will carry sixty thousand passengers per hour (g) --- both ends. 16th December 2022 is going to be (h) --- unforgettable day for (i) dwellers of Dhaka city. (j) --- this day. the red and green coloured coaches of metro rail will take the passengers to their destinations with ease and comfort. 8. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article).2022] Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a) --- many problems. The use of poly bags is very dreadful. Recently it has become (b) --- great threat (c) --- our environment. (d) --- used poly bags block the drainage system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e) the towns and the cities go under (f) --- dirty water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g) --- fertility of our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h) --- poly bags. Yet some greedy and (i) --- dishonest businessmen are producing the bags (j) --- their own interest. 9. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). A national flag is (a) --- matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b) --- world has a national flag (c) --- its own. As (d) --- independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) --- symbol of independence, (f) --- sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in (g) --- flag indicates (h) martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) --- the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j) --- honour. 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Articles Worksheet -4.0 Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed.                             1. The prize giving ceremony is (a) — occasion of joy. Almost every school holds (b) — prize giving ceremony. The last prize giving ceremony of our (c) — school was held on 2 March in (d) — school compound. We decorated (e) — school building very tastefully. (f) — big pandal was erected to hold the function. There were two tables neatly decorated on which (g) — prizes were kept. On one side was (h) — platform from where the speeches were delivered. There was also a victory stand from where (i) — recipients received their j)-------prizes.  2. Money cannot buy (a)-----     happiness. Money is (b)--------must for our life. But it is not (c) — necessary to bring our  happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d) — psychological thing. It is (e) — name of (f) — feeling. It means (g)----- contentment of the mind. He who is satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is (h) — really happy one. Happiness can't be purchased with (i) — money. No doubt, money has got something to do with (j) — happiness, but it cannot give us absolute happiness. [CB-2011; RB, Ctg B, SB-2008] 3. You are (a) — students of class ten, (b) — highest class of your school. To come to this stage you had to undergo a lot of hardship and (c) — efforts. None of you can deny (d) — fact of getting help from (e) — so many dedicated and friendly teachers. This is however, (f) — usual process. What (g) — tremendous job (h) — teachers have shouldered to bring you at this stage. All these have been done to you to help you in becoming (i) — extra-ordinary person having (j) — ability and integrity for your own excellence.  4.  Akbar (a) — Great was one of (b) — greatest emperors of India. He was not only a great ruler but also a man of (c) —wisdom. Among all (d) — Mughal rulers he was (e) —best. As a result, his name has been written in golden letters in the page of (f) — history. He was (g) — uneducated person. But he had (h) — ability to rule (i) —kingdom like j) — expert ruler.   [DjB-2011; RB-2009] 5. A true friend is (a)-------asset. He stands by his (b)------friend in time of danger. He is not (c) — greedy man. He always wishes for (d) — welfare of his friend. But it is (e) —matter of (f) — fact that (g) — true friend is very rare today. (h) — selfish man cannot be (i)-------true friend. He thinks of his interest. 6.A gentleman once advertised for (a) — post of a peon and nearby 50 candidates came to apply for (b) — post. Of course, only one could be chosen, and 49 must be sent away. When (c) — choice was made, (d) — friend asked (e) — gentleman why he had selected (f) — one who came with (g) — least recommendation. The gentleman said, "There were many things I noticed in his favour. He knew (h) — use of the mat at the door; he closed the door gently as he entered, he made way for (i) — lame man who came into the office; and all of my questions were answered properly and respectively. I think his politeness is (j) — great recommendation".      [SB-2011] 7. A journey is always (a) — pleasure to me. Wherever I go on a journey, my heart leaps with (b) — joy. But (c) —journey by boat gives me (d) — greatest pleasure. Since Bangladesh is a land of (e) — rivers, it, is (f) — easy to make (g) — journey by boat. Whenever I get (h) — opportunity to make (1) — journey by boat, I make j) — best use of this opportunity.  [DB, SB-2010; JB-2007] 8. We have six seasons in (a) — Bangladesh. Every season appears at an interval of every two months. The winter is one of (b) — six seasons in Bangladesh. It comes after (c) - late autumn. It comprises the two Bangla months of 'Poush and Magh. Winter comes with its fog and chill. Life in nature seems to be dull. Trees turn grey and leafless. Men and animals shiver with cold. (d) — sky becomes clear and blue. Poor people suffer much from cold. In this season vegetables are available in abundance. There is (e) — very special feature of (f) — season. It is (g) — collecting time of juice from date trees. In the winter (h) — general health of people remains satisfactory. No doubt winter is (i) — cold season. But at(j) — same time it is enjoyable too.       [CB-2010]   9.  It was a dark night. A blind man was walking along (a)-----road. He held (b) — lamp in his hand. Two men laughed at him. One of them said, 'What is (c) — use of a lamp to (d) — blind manT The other called the blind man (e) —fool. (f) — blind man heard this and took it to (g) —heart. He said, (h) — lamp is not for me ; it is for those (i) — people who are careless. They'll not see me in j) —darkness. The lamp will show them the path.,, [RB-2010] 10. Money cannot buy (a) — happiness. But it is true that money is (b) — must for our daily life. Everything is (c) —necessary in man's life for happiness. But happiness is absolutely (d) — psychological thing. It is (e) — name of (f)------feeling. It means (g) — contentment. One who is satisfied with what one gets and contented with one's life is (h) — happy man. Happiness cannot be bought with (i) — money. Everybody will admit that money has undoubtedly nothing to do for bringing j) — happiness. [JB-20I0 ] 11. Patriotism is a noble (a) — virtue. It inspires (b) — man to shed last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his (c)------country. (d) — man without patriotism is not better than (e) — animal. ,A true patriot is honoured by (f) — all. He thinks for (g) — welfare of his country. On (h) — other hand (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for j) — country are true patriots. They are remembered even after their death. [CtgB-2010; JB-2008] 12. Shams always tries to educate (a) — uneducated. He tells them to check (b) — beast in them. He reads in (c) — Rajshahi University. Being (d) — active boy, he hates (e) — idle. He has (f) — great deal of books. He makes (g)-----best use of his time. He has made (h) — few plans. He knows that (i) — time is j) — valuable thing. [BB-2010] 13. English is (a) — international language. We feel (b) — necessity of learning English at every step. This is (c) — only language of international business, communication, cooperation and (d) — co-existence. It is essential to receive (e)   — foreign degree or higher education. All (f)-----good jobs need English knowing persons. So every educated person should know how to communicate in (g) — English. To learn and develop (h) — skill of English specially for (i) — students is very important. No j) — student should be ignorant of it. [DB-2009; CB-2007] 14.      (a) — cricket is (b) — foreign game in our country. But it is (c) — international game. After winning (d) — ICC Trophy in (e) — Malaysia in 1996, it has become more popular than football in our country. By defeating (f) — Kenya, Bangladesh got (g) — first victory in (h) — ODI cricket in 1998. Bangladesh got the taste of winning (i) — test match in January, 2005 defeating j) — Zimbabwe.       [CB-2009]   15.     One day I met (a) — lame man. After talking for a while he showed me (b) — identity card. Seeing (c) — identity card I came to know that he was (d) — university student After completing his (e) — study he joined (f) — army. During the Liberation War he fought (g) — bravely against (h) — occupied army .of the then West Pakistan. But it is (i)-----------irony of fate that a bullet of (j)-------enemies hit on his left leg. Thus he lost his leg.        [DjB-2009] 16.      Though patriotism is (a) — universal human trait, it is often torn away by (b) — state herself. (c) — poor people of (d) — poor country become indifferent to their state of affairs and lose (e) — sense of patriotism. Such people would have become as patriotic as (f) — Simon Bolivar or (g)--------Abraham Lincoln if they had a caring government or leader who would make their lives a bit easier. (h) — people of (i) — wealthy country simply love their country because the state provides them with everything like shelter, education, job and (j)—security. [SB-2009] 17. A student must take care of his (a) — health because (b)-----sound mind lives in (c) — sound body. Good health is (d) — key to success. In order to enjoy good health, (e) —student must observe (f) — rules of health. (g) — unhealthy man may be (h) — possessor of vast (i) — wealth but he leads (j) — unhappy life.  [CtgB-2009] 18. (a) — discipline is seen in (b) — nature. Every morning (c)----- sun rises in (d) — east, day follows (e) — night, birds sing and (f) — plants blossom. Everywhere in (g) — nature there is (h) — harmony. If there was no discipline in (i) — nature, there would have been  (j) — chaos everywhere. [BB-2009] 19. A library is (a) — part and parcel of (b) — educational institution. It is (c) — unique place where books of different subjects are kept for (d) — reading. It enables (e) — readers to read books of their choice that creates (f) — enthusiasm for learning. Students should pay (g) — visit to (h) — library regularly. They can borrow books for (i) — certain period and return them after 0) — given time.   [DB-2008] 20. Our life is (a) — sum total of hours, days and years. But all days are not equally memorable to us. Most of (b)-------days are forgotten with (c) — passage of time. Only (d)-----   few of these days remain ever fresh in our memory. My (e)-----first day at school is such (f) — day. It is fresh in my mind even now. When I was (g) — boy of six, my father proposed that I should be admitted into (h) — school in (i) — class I. I felt j) — both joy and delight  [CB-2008] 21. Unemployment is (a) — great social evil. All (b) —able-bodied persons in a society should be engaged in any occupation. (c) — unemployed man has to lead a vagabond life. Life becomes (d) — curse and burden to him. He has (e) — idle's brain which very soon becomes (f) — devil's workshop. There are many reasons for (g)----- unemployment in our country. Bangladesh is not (h)------ industrialised country. The mills and factories that we have, can give employment to (i) — limited number of people. Similar is the case with j) — agriculture. 22. Punctuality is of great value to (a) — student. (b) — unpunctual boy who is late in (c) — class will miss (d) —part of his lesson and fall (e) — behind other students. But (f) — punctual student will learn his lesson in (g) —time and do well in (h) — examination. Punctuality is (1)----key to success  in life. We all should be( j) — punctual in our activities.        [DB-2007] 23. Dowry means property or money brought by a bride to her (a) — husband. During marriage ceremony (b) — section of greedy people claim much wealth or money from (c) —guardians of the brides. (d) — poor illiterate girls become (e)--------victims of dowry. If (f) — guardians fail to fulfil (g)-------- demand of (h) — bridegroom, the brides are maltreated. So, the poor cannot think of marriage of their daughters. It is (i) — social curse. This curse can be eliminated by changing the outlook of people specially the male j) — members.           [RB-2007] 24.  It was (a) — dark night. A blind man was walking along (b) — road with (c) — lamp in his hand. Two men laughed at (d) — blind man. One said, "What's (e) — use of (f) — lamp to a blind man?" The other called him (g) — fool. The blind man heard this and said, "It's for those who're (h) — careless." "What (i) — surprise!", said (j) — others.   [CtgB-2007] 25.  The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from Southampton on April 1912. At that time she was (a) —largest ship. (b) — tragic sinking of this great (c) — liner will always be remembered for she went down on her first voyage. Four days after sailing out, while it was sailing across (d) — icy (e) — waters of (f) — North Atlantic, (g) — huge ice-berg was suddenly spotted. After (h) — alarm had been given (i) — great ship turned sharply to avoid j) — collision.        [BB-2007]     Articles Worksheet - 4.0 Answer 1)      Ans.   (a) an; (b) a;'(c) x; (d) the; (e) the A; (g) the; (h) a; (i)the- j) x. 2)      Ans. (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) a; (i) x; j) x. 3)     Ans.(a) the; (b) the; (c) x; (d) the; (e) x (f) a; (g) a; (h) the; (i) an; (j)x. 4)      Ans.(a) the; (b) the; (c) x (d) the; (e) the; (f) x; (g) an; (h) the; i)the; j) an. 5)      Ans. (a) an; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) x; (g) a; (h) A; (i) a; j) x. 6)      Ans.(a) a; (b) the; (c) the ; (d) a; (e) the; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; i)a; j) a. 7)      Ans. (a) a; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) x; (f) x; (g) a; (h) an; (i) a; j) the. 8)      Ans. (a) x; (b) the; (c) the; (d) The; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) a; j) the. 9)      Ans.   (a) a; (b) a; (c) the; (d) a; (d) a; (e) a; (f) The; (g) x; (h) The; (i) x; j) x. 10)  Ans. (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) x; (h) a; (i) x; j) x. 11)  Ans. (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) A; (e) an; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) an; j) the. 12)  Ans. (a) the; (b) the; (c) x; (d) an; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) a 13)  Ans.(a) an; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) x; (h) the; (i) the; j) x. 14)  Ans. (a) x; (b) a; (c) an; (d) the; (e) x; (f) x; (g) the; (h) an; (i) the; j) x. 15)  Ans. (a) a; (b) an; (c) the; (d) a; (e) x; (f) the; (g) x; (h) the; (i) an; j) the. 16)  Ans. (a) a; (b) the; (c) The; (d) a; (e) the; (f) x; (g) x; (h)The; (i) a; 17)  Ans. (a) x; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) An; (h) the; (i) x; (j) an. 18)  Ans. (a) x; (b) x;  (c) the; (d) the; (e) x; (f) x; (g) x;  (h) a; (i) x; (j) X 19)  Ans. (a) a; (b) an; (c) a; (d) x; (e) the; (f) x; (g) a; (h) the; (i) a; j) the. 20)  Ans. (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) x; (f) a; (g) a; (h) a; (i) x; j) x. 21)  Ans. (a) a; (b) the; (c) An; (d) a; (e) an; (f) a; (g) x; (h) an; (i) a; 0) X. 22)  Ans.. (a) a; (b) An; (c) the; (d) a; (e) x; (f) a; (g) x; (h) the; (i) the; j) x. 23)  Ans.(a) x; (b) a; (c) the; (d) The; (e) the; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) a; j) x. 24)  Ans.(a) the; (b) The; (c) x; (d) the; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) an; (i) the; j) the. 25)  Ans. (a) a; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; a; (g) a; (h) x; (i) a; j) the.

Articles for JSC (Class 7&8) Examination    1. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the), put a cross (×) where no article is needed. [Dhaka Board 2019] Once we went (a)... hunting in (b)...deep jungle. Many (c) beast was moving to and fro. Suddenly we noticed (d)...ewe. It was looking at us. (e)...ewe hand (f)... unique beauty. We could not kill (g)....ewe as it would be (h)... unkind deed. In fact, we are not rude by (i)... nature. We returned (j).... home happily for not killing any creature.   2. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Mymensingh Board 2019) English is (a) – international language. It is spoken all over (b)--world. Today English is must in order to get (c) – good job. Today who speak and write (d)-- are in great demand. So, it helps (e)--- man to get (f)-- honourable job. It is (g)--- official or semi-official language in many countries. (h)--- official must have good command of English. Ours is an age of (i)--- globalization. In order to keep pace with time, a Bangladeshi has to know (j)---English. 3. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where  3. no article is used. [Rajshahi Board 2019] (a) - ant is an industrious insect. Bees are also (b)--- industrious. If we observe (c)-- life of a successful man, we find that he is also (d)-- industrious. (e)-- industrious are always crowned with (f)--success. On the other hand, (g)--- idle fail in life. So, industry is (h)--- must to prosper in life. We should bear in mind that industry is (i)-- key to success and laziness leads us to (j)--misfortune.  4. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 4. no article is used. [Dinajpur Board  2019) Early rising is (a)--good for all. It is (b)--- very good habit for (c) ---people who want to shine in (d)---life. (e) ---early riser gets much time for (f)---day's work. (g)-- student who rises early, gets huge time for (h) his/her study. Such (i)---never lags behind. So. we should form (j)-- habit of rising early in the morning. 5. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Jashore Board 2019) Idleness brings sufferings. (a)--- idle man and (b)-- active man cannot be equal. We know (c)--- story of (d)---ant and (e)--- grasshopper. (f)--- ant was industrious. On (g)--- other hand, the grasshopper was a lazy (h)--- person. The ant knew that (i)--- industrious shine. On the contrary, (j)--- lazy one suffers in life. 6. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Cumilla Board 2019] Each and every student wants to make (a)-- good result in (b) - examination. But it is not (c)--- easy task. (d)--- student has to do something which can lead him to (e)---success. From (f)---very beginning, he must be (g)---  very serious. He should read (h)---  texts again and again. He must not make (i)--- notes from (j)--- common source.    7. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Chattogram Board 2019] At present Bangladesh faces (a)---number of(b)--- problems. Of all these problems (c)---population problem is (d)---most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)--- great asset of (f)--- country. But when (g)--- country fails to feed and provide them with (h)--- suitable jobs, they become(i) burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh.     8. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Sylhet Board 2019] (a)--- 16th of December is (b)--- red-letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, achieved victory at (c) cost of (d)--- bloody battle. Bangladesh came into being as (e)--- independent country. It occupied a place in the world (f)--- map. Every year, we observe (g)--- supreme sacrifices of our heroic sons. The day is (i)--- public holiday. The day begins with gunshots. The national flag is hoisted on (j) important houses. 9. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Barishal Board 2019] Teaching is (a)--- noble profession, Mr. Salam is (b)--- expert teacher. He is (c)--- MA in English. He serves in (d)--- famous institution. He is very (e)--- punctual and tries to lead (g)--- honest life. He loves (h)--- students like his own (h)--- children, In fact. he is (i)--- most favourite teacher to (j)--- students.  10. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the), put a cross (×) where no article is needed. [Dhaka Board 2018] (a)--- aim of every student is to do better in (b)--- examination. But it is not (c)--- easy task. Regular study is (d)--- must. It is (e)--- unique quality of good student. He should not cram (f)--- answers without knowing the meaning. He should have a good command of (g)--- English too. Besides, a student should form the habit of speaking (h)--- truth. He should make (i)--- best use of time. But the students who are (j)--- idle will suffer in the long run. 11. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Rajshahi Board 2018] Money cannot buy (a)--- happiness. Money is (b)--- must for our life. But it is not (c)---necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)--- psychological thing. It is (e)--- name of (f) feeling.  It means the contentment of mind. He who is (g)---satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is really (h)--- happy man. On the other hand, (i)--- unhappy man finds no contentment with his things. Happiness is (j)--- blessing of the Almighty. 12. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 4. no article is used. [Dinajpur Board 2018) Bangladesh is (a)--- world's most densely populated country. Our development efforts are frustrated because of (b)--- enormous size of population. (c)--- population explosion is (d)--- constant threat to our environment and (e)--- society. Population is growing at such (f)--- high rate that (g)--- environment may soon fail to supply (h) people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i)--- alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)--- situation. 13. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Jeshore Board 2018) Bangladesh is a land of rivers. It got freedom in 1971 through (a)--- Liberation War. It is located in (b)--capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as (d)---city of mosques. Our main food is (e)--- rice and fish. It is (f)--- country of beauty. It is, in fact (g)--- large village. (h)--- people of Bangladesh are very hospitable. There are many beautiful things here that attract (i)--- travellers and tourists. The people of Bangladesh like to lead(j)---simple life. 14. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Cumilla Board 2018] James Norman Hall was (a)--- American writer. He wrote (b)--- story about (c)--- wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer. While living in (d)--- Tahiti, he was short of (e) money and rented (f)---one-room house about 22 kilometres from (g)--- town. He was doing (h)--- interesting writing there. To save money, he wanted to make (i)--- vegetable garden, in front of his house. But (j)--- land was full of ants and land-crabs. They foiled all his attempts.   15. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Chattogram Board 2018] There once lived (a)--- poor farmer. He was (b)--- honest and hard working. He never wastes (c)--- hour time while working. He had (d)--- few pieces of land, but he had to maintain (e)--- large family. One day he found (f)--- umbrella with a bag. In (g)--- bag, he found a letter. He showed it to (h)--- one eyed learned man. The man told him that it was (i)--- important letter of (j)--- university 16. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Sylhet Board 2018] People do not eat (a)--- same food all over the world. (b)--- eating habits of the people of a country depend largely on its geographical position, climate and soil. That is to say (c)--- kinds of food they eat, they get easily. For instance, people in (d)--- tropical countries eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. (e)--- chief food of the people of Hawaii and Polynesia in(f)---  Pacific are tero roots, bread,(g)--- fruits and sea-food. They also eat (h)--- lot of limes. The Indians of Central America eat mostly fruits and (i)--- vegetables. (j)--- Eskimos live on meat.   17. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Barishal Board 2018] Bangladesh is our motherland. It has thousands of villages where eighty per cent of our people live. So, it is clear that (a)---welfare of the country depends upon (b)--- development of these villages. There was (c)--- time when the villagers were happy and self-supporting. They were (d)--- simple, healthy, peace-loving, religious and hospitable. With the beginning of (e)--- British rule, the villages saw (f)---downfall. (g)--- few cities sprang up after (h)--- western fashion. Then (i)---  educated and well-to-do people left the villages to enjoy (j)--- modern facilities in those cities.    18. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used.  English is a)--- international language. We feel b)--- necessity of learning English at every step. This is c)--- only language of international overseas, business, communication, cooperation and (d)--- coexistence. It is essential to receive (e)--- foreign degree or higher education. All (f)--- good jobs English knowing persons. So every educated man should know how to (g)--- communicate in English. To learn and (h)--- develop skill of English specially for (i)--- students is very important. No (j)--- student should be ignorant of it.       Article Worksheet-3.0 with Answer   1. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the), put a cross (×) where no article is needed. [Dhaka Board 2019] Once we went (a)... hunting in (b)...deep jungle. Many (c) beast was moving to and fro. Suddenly we noticed (d)...ewe. It was looking at us. (e)...ewe hand (f)... unique beauty. We could not kill (g)....ewe as it would be (h)... unkind deed. In fact, we are not rude by (i)... nature. We returned (j).... home happily for not killing any creature.   Answer: (a) a : (b) a/the; (c) a: (d) a; (e) The; (f) a; (g) the; (h) an: (1) x: () x. 2. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Mymensingh Board 2019) English is (a) – international language. It is spoken all over (b)--world. Today English is must in order to get (c) – good job. Today who speak and write (d)-- are in great demand. So, it helps (e)--- man to get (f)-- honourable job. It is (g)--- official or semi-official language in many countries. (h)--- official must have good command of English. Ours is an age of (i)--- globalization. In order to keep pace with time, a Bangladeshi has to know (j)---English. Answer: a) An (b) the; (c) a; (d) a; (e) a; (f) an: (g) an; (h) an; (i) x; (j) x. 3. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where  3. no article is used. [Rajshahi Board 2019] (a) - ant is an industrious insect. Bees are also (b)--- industrious. If we observe (c)-- life of a successful man, we find that he is also (d)-- industrious. (e)-- industrious are always crowned with (f)--success. On the other hand, (g)--- idle fail in life. So, industry is (h)--- must to prosper in life. We should bear in mind that industry is (i)-- key to success and laziness leads us to (j)--misfortune.  Answer: a) An/The; (b) x; (c) the; (d) x; (e) The; (f) x: (g) the; (h) a; (i) the; (j) X.     4. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 4. no article is used. [Dinajpur Board  2019) Early rising is (a)--good for all. It is (b)--- very good habit for (c) ---people who want to shine in (d)---life. (e) ---early riser gets much time for (f)---day's work. (g)-- student who rises early, gets huge time for (h) his/her study. Such (i)---never lags behind. So. we should form (j)-- habit of rising early in the morning. Answer: (a) x: (b) a; (c) the; (d) x; (e) An; (f) the; (g) The; (h) ×; (i) a: (j) the.. 5. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Jashore Board 2019) Idleness brings sufferings. (a)--- idle man and (b)-- active man cannot be equal. We know (c)--- story of (d)---ant and (e)--- grasshopper. (f)--- ant was industrious. On (g)--- other hand, the grasshopper was a lazy (h)--- person. The ant knew that (i)--- industrious shine. On the contrary, (j)--- lazy one suffers in life. Answer: (a) An; (b) an; (c) the; (d) an; (e) a; (f) The; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) a.  6. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Cumilla Board 2019] Each and every student wants to make (a)-- good result in (b) - examination. But it is not (c)--- easy task. (d)--- student has to do something which can lead him to (e)---success. From (f)---very beginning, he must be (g)---  very serious. He should read (h)---  texts again and again. He must not make (i)--- notes from (j)--- common source.    Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) an; (d) A; (e) x; () the; (g) x; (h) the: (i) x; (j) a.  7. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Chattogram Board 2019] At present Bangladesh faces (a)---number of(b)--- problems. Of all these problems (c)---population problem is (d)---most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)--- great asset of (f)--- country. But when (g)--- country fails to feed and provide them with (h)--- suitable jobs, they become(i) burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh. Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the/x; (d) the; (e) a; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) a: () the.    8. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Sylhet Board 2019] (a)--- 16th of December is (b)--- red-letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, achieved victory at (c) cost of (d)--- bloody battle. Bangladesh came into being as (e)--- independent country. It occupied a place in the world (f)--- map. Every year, we observe (g)--- supreme sacrifices of our heroic sons. The day is (i)--- public holiday. The day begins with gunshots. The national flag is hoisted on (j) important houses. Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) the; (d) a; (e) an; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) a; () the.  9. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Barishal Board 2019] Teaching is (a)--- noble profession, Mr. Salam is (b)--- expert teacher. He is (c)--- MA in English. He serves in (d)--- famous institution. He is very (e)--- punctual and tries to lead (g)--- honest life. He loves (h)--- students like his own (h)--- children, In fact. he is (i)--- most favourite teacher to (j)--- students.  Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) an; (d) a; (e) x; (f) an; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) the/x. Articles board questions exercises 10. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the), put a cross (×) where no article is needed. [Dhaka Board 2018] (a)--- aim of every student is to do better in (b)--- examination. But it is not (c)--- easy task. Regular study is (d)--- must. It is (e)--- unique quality of good student. He should not cram (f)--- answers without knowing the meaning. He should have a good command of (g)--- English too. Besides, a student should form the habit of speaking (h)--- truth. He should make (i)--- best use of time. But the students who are (j)--- idle will suffer in the long run. Answer: (a) The; (b) the; (c) an; (d) a; (e) a; (f) the; (g) x; (h) the: (i) the: (j) x.  11. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Rajshahi Board 2018] Money cannot buy (a)--- happiness. Money is (b)--- must for our life. But it is not (c)---necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)--- psychological thing. It is (e)--- name of (f) feeling.  It means the contentment of mind. He who is (g)---satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is really (h)--- happy man. On the other hand, (i)--- unhappy man finds no contentment with his things. Happiness is (j)--- blessing of the Almighty. Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a: (g) x; (h) a; (i) an; ()) a. 12. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where 4. no article is used. [Dinajpur Board 2018) Bangladesh is (a)--- world's most densely populated country. Our development efforts are frustrated because of (b)--- enormous size of population. (c)--- population explosion is (d)--- constant threat to our environment and (e)--- society. Population is growing at such (f)--- high rate that (g)--- environment may soon fail to supply (h) people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i)--- alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)--- situation. Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) x (d) a; (e) x; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) an; (j) the.  13. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Jeshore Board 2018) Bangladesh is a land of rivers. It got freedom in 1971 through (a)--- Liberation War. It is located in (b)--capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as (d)---city of mosques. Our main food is (e)--- rice and fish. It is (f)--- country of beauty. It is, in fact (g)--- large village. (h)--- people of Bangladesh are very hospitable. There are many beautiful things here that attract (i)--- travellers and tourists. The people of Bangladesh like to lead(j)---simple life. Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) x; (f) a; (g) a; (h) The; (i) the: (j) a.  14. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Cumilla Board 2018] James Norman Hall was (a)--- American writer. He wrote (b)--- story about (c)--- wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer. While living in (d)--- Tahiti, he was short of (e) money and rented (f)---one-room house about 22 kilometres from (g)--- town. He was doing (h)--- interesting writing there. To save money, he wanted to make (i)--- vegetable garden, in front of his house. But (j)--- land was full of ants and land-crabs. They foiled all his attempts. Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) a; (d) x; (e) x; (f) a: (g) the; (h) an; (i) a; (i) the.  15. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (X) where no article is used. [Chattogram Board 2018] There once lived (a)--- poor farmer. He was (b)--- honest and hard working. He never wastes (c)--- hour time while working. He had (d)--- few pieces of land, but he had to maintain (e)--- large family. One day he found (f)--- umbrella with a bag. In (g)--- bag, he found a letter. He showed it to (h)--- one eyed learned man. The man told him that it was (i)--- important letter of (j)--- university Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) an; (d) a; (e) a; (f) an; (g) the; (h) a; (i) an; (j) a.  16. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Sylhet Board 2018] People do not eat (a)--- same food all over the world. (b)--- eating habits of the people of a country depend largely on its geographical position, climate and soil. That is to say (c)--- kinds of food they eat, they get easily. For instance, people in (d)--- tropical countries eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. (e)--- chief food of the people of Hawaii and Polynesia in(f)---  Pacific are tero roots, bread,(g)--- fruits and sea-food. They also eat (h)--- lot of limes. The Indians of Central America eat mostly fruits and (i)--- vegetables. (j)--- Eskimos live on meat. Answer: (a) the; (b) The; (c) the; (d) the; (e) The; (f) the: (g) x; (h) a; (i) x; (j) The.  17. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used. [Barishal Board 2018] Bangladesh is our motherland. It has thousands of villages where eighty per cent of our people live. So, it is clear that (a)---welfare of the country depends upon (b)--- development of these villages. There was (c)--- time when the villagers were happy and self-supporting. They were (d)--- simple, healthy, peace-loving, religious and hospitable. With the beginning of (e)--- British rule, the villages saw (f)---downfall. (g)--- few cities sprang up after (h)--- western fashion. Then (i)---  educated and well-to-do people left the villages to enjoy (j)--- modern facilities in those cities.  Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) the; (f) x; (g) A: (h) the; (i) ×; (j) the. 18. Fill in the gaps in the following text with appropriate articles (a, an or the). Put a cross (x) where no article is used.  English is a)--- international language. We feel b)--- necessity of learning English at every step. This is c)--- only language of international overseas, business, communication, cooperation and (d)--- coexistence. It is essential to receive (e)--- foreign degree or higher education. All (f)--- good jobs English knowing persons. So every educated man should know how to (g)--- communicate in English. To learn and (h)--- develop skill of English specially for (i)--- students is very important. No (j)--- student should be ignorant of it. Answer: a) an; b) the; c) the; d) x; e) a; f) the; g)x; h) the; i) the; j) x

Article Worksheet-01 Fill in the blanks with appropriate article 1.     ------- child needs milk. 2.    -------  couple of hours is needed to finish ------- work. 3.    ------- crow is ------- ugly bird. 4.     -------  Daniel has come to judgement. 5.     ------- dictionary is ------- useful book.      6.    ------- flower is ------- symbol of beauty. 7.     ------- gang of robbers. 8.     ------- great many soldiers entered ------- town. 9.     ------- group of boys.                 10.  ------- horse can run fast. 11.  ------- hundred girls come out from school. 12.  ------- mother loves her child. 13.  ------- Mr. Abdul Karim came to see you. 14.  ------- student should read attentively. 15.  Abdur Rahim goes to ------- market daily. 16.  ------- Allah is Almighty. 17.  ------- Abid came here to collect ------- news. 18.  ------- ass is ------- beast of burden. 19.  ------- orphan needs help from others. 20.  Anwar Hossain is ------- magician. 21.  ------- Arabic language is not hard to learn. 22.  Arif is ------- wiser of ------- two boys. 23.  Arifa is ------- elder of ------- two sisters. 24.  Aristotle's Poetics is ------- wealth in English literature. 25.  Ayub Bachchu is ------- main singer of ------- L.R.B. 26.  Bablu is ------- fisherman. 27.  Bankim is ------- Scott of Bangladesh. 28.  Self-help is ------- better way than self-repent. 29.  Birds of ------- (------- same) feather flock together. 30.  Both Farhan and Iqbal went to ------- temple and church today.   31.  ------- Camels are beasts of burden. 32.  Close your ------- eyes. 33.  Come ------- here. 34.  Cows are useful -------  animals. 35.  Cows eat -------  grass. 36.  ------- cows of my house eat grass. 37.  Cricket is my favourite ------- game. 38.  Criminals are of ------- (------- same) character. 39.  David Cameron was ------- Prime Minister of Britain. 40.  Dhaka is ------- capital of Bangladesh. 41.  Dhaka, ------- capital of Bangladesh, is ------- cosmopolitan city. 42.  Do you know how to play ------- piano? 43.  Dogs are faithful ------- animals. 44.  Donald Trump is ------- President of America. 45.  Don't do -------  it. 46.  Don't feel proud of ------- blue blood. 47.  Dr. Ahmed, ------- Principal, is ------- gentleman. 48.  ------- Principal, Dr. Ahmed, is ------- gentleman. 49.   Dr. M.M. Raman man is ------- sincere person., 50.  Dr. Selim goes to ------- hospital everyday. 51.  Dr. Sirazul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, was ------- scholar. 52.  Each boy has got ------- prize. 53.  Edward ------- seventh, George ------- sixth. 54.  English is ------- international language. 55.  Everest is ------- highest peak of ------- Himalayas  56.  Every farmer has got his ration ------- card. 57.  Every girl is intelligent in this ------- class. 58.  Every mother loves her ------- child. 59.  Fahim is in ------- class 9.           60.  Fahim took off his ------- shirt. 61.  Farid Hossain, ------- Head teacher of M.H.M. High School, is known to all. 62.  Farid lived in ------- village. 63.  First, I meet ------- nurse in hospital. 64.  Forgiveness is ------- noble virtue. 65.  Friday is ------- holiday. 66.  God helps those who help ------- themselves. 67.  God is one and ------- unique. 68.  Gold is ------- precious metal. 69.  Gulliver's Travels is ------- most thrilling novel. (------- most = very) 70.  Haji Mohammad Mohsin was ------- friend of ------- poor. 71.  Hasan is ------- main singer of ------- Ark. 72.  Hasib drives his motorcycle 60 kilometres ------- hour. 73.  Have you taken ------- lunch? 74.  He ------- one-eyed man. 75.  He bought rice by ------- kg. 76.  He calculated ------- volume to ------- nicety. 77.  He comes here ------- week. 78.  He comes here at ------- night. 79.  He drives ------- car at 60 kilometres ------- hour. 80.  He earns one thousand taka ------- day. 81.  He found ------- money bag on ------- road. ------- bag was full of money. 82.  He gave us ------- good lunch. 83.  He goes to home' ------- month.   84.  He goes to ------- school. 85.  He had ------- bad cold. 86.  He had ------- score of 120 regarding IQ.  87.  He has ------- quick temper. 88.  He has ------- shop on Manik Mia Avenue. 89.  He is ------- business man. 90.  He is ------- citizen of ------- Punjab. 91.  He is ------- gentle and popular chairman in ------- village. 92.  He is ------- Londoner. 93.  He is ------- most experienced doctor. (------- most = very) 94.  He is ------- university student. 95.  He is ------- engineer. 96.  He is ------- honest man. 97.  He is ------- Indian. 98.  He is ------- LLB. 99.  He is both ------- farmer and ------- businessman. 100.   He is learning ------- French.   Key                               Article Worksheet-01 Answer 1.       A child needs milk. 2.      A  couple of hours is needed to finish the work. 3.      A crow is an ugly bird. 4.       A  Daniel has come to judgement. 5.       A dictionary is a useful book.    6.      A flower is the symbol of beauty. 7.       A gang of robbers. 8.       A great many soldiers entered the town. 9.       A group of boys.                       10.   A horse can run fast. 11.   A hundred girls come out from school. 12.   A mother loves her child. 13.   A Mr. Abdul Karim came to see you. 14.   A student should read attentively. 15. Abdur Rahim goes to market daily. 16. Allah is Almighty. 17.  An Abid came here to collect the news. 18.  An ass is a beast of burden. 19.  An orphan needs help from others. 20. Anwar Hossain is a magician. 21.   Arabic language is not hard to learn. 22.   Arif is the wiser of the two boys. 23.   Arifa is the elder of the two sisters. 24.   Aristotle's Poetics is a wealth in English literature. 25.  Ayub Bachchu is the main singer of the L.R.B. 26.   Bablu is a fisherman. 27.   Bankim is the Scott of Bangladesh. 28.   Self-help is a better way than self-repent. 29.   Birds of a (the same) feather flock together. 30.   Both Farhan and Iqbal went to the temple and church today.     31.   Camels are beasts of burden. 32.   Close your eyes. 33.   Come here. 34.   Cows are useful. animals. 35.   Cows eat grass. 36.   The cows of my house eat grass. 37.   Cricket is my favourite game. 38.  Criminals are of a (the same) character. 39.   David Cameron was the Prime Minister of Britain. 40.   Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. 41.   Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a cosmopolitan city. 42.   Do you know how to play the piano? 43.   Dogs are faithful animals. 44.   Donald Trump is the President of America. 45.   Don't do it. 46.   Don't feel proud of blue blood. 47.   Dr. Ahmed, the Principal, is a gentleman. 48.   The Principal, Dr. Ahmed, is a gentleman. 49.    Dr. M.M. Raman man is a sincere person., 50.   Dr. Selim goes to hospital everyday. 51.   Dr. Sirazul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, was a scholar. 52.   Each boy has got a prize. 53.   Edward the seventh, George the sixth. 54.   English is an international language. 55.   Everest is the highest peak of the Himalayas.      56.   Every farmer has got his ration card. 57.   Every girl is intelligent in this class. 58.   Every mother loves her child. 59.   Fahim is in class 9.       60.   Fahim took off his shirt. 61.   Farid Hossain, Head teacher of M.H.M. High School, is known to all. 62.   Farid lived in a village. 63.   First, I meet a nurse in hospital. 64.   Forgiveness is a noble virtue. 65.   Friday is a holiday. 66.   God helps those who help themselves. 67.   God is one and unique. 68. Gold is a precious metal. 69.   Gulliver's Travels is a most thrilling novel. (a most = very) 70.   Haji Mohammad Mohsin was a friend of the poor. 71. Hasan is the main singer*of the Ark. 72.   Hasib drives his motorcycle 60 kilometres an hour. 73.   Have you taken lunch? 74.   He a one-eyed man. 75.   He bought rice by the kg. 76.   He calculated the volume to a nicety. 77.   He comes here a week. 78.   He comes here at night. 79.   He drives the car at 60 kilometres an hour. 80.   He earns one thousand taka a day. 81.   He found a money bag on the road. The bag was full of money. 82.   He gave us a good lunch. 83.   He goes to home' a month.        84.   He goes to school. 85.   He had a bad cold. 86.   He had a score of 120 regarding IQ.      87.   He has a quick temper. 88.   He has a shop on Manik Mia Avenue. 89.  He is a business man. 90.   He is a citizen of the Punjab. 91.   He is a gentle and popular chairman in the village. 92.  He is a Londoner. 93.   He is a most experienced doctor. (a most = very) 94.  He is a university student. 95.   He is an engineer. 96.  He is an honest man. 97.   He is an Indian. 98.   He is an LLB. 99.   He is both a farmer and a businessman. 100.    He is learning French.

Articles 1. Definition: A, An, and The are called Articles. They are considered adjectives in modern grammar. 2. Indefinite Articles: A and An are called Indefinite Articles because they do not point to a specific person or thing. For example, "a book" refers to any book, and "a girl" refers to any girl. 3. Definite Article: The is called the Definite Article because it points to a specific person or thing. For instance, "the boy" refers to a particular boy known in the context. 4. Singular Common Nouns: A singular common noun should generally have an article before it. For example, we say, "I have seen a tiger" or "I have seen the tiger." However, a plural common noun does not require an article unless we want to specify: "Boys love games" versus "The boys are playing." 5. Usage of "A": "A" is used before: Consonants: a boy, a word, a B. Vowels that sound like "yu": a ewe, a useful thing, a unit, a European, a university. The vowel "o" when pronounced as in "one": a one-rupee note. 6. Usage of "An": "An" is used before: A vowel: an eye, an idiot, an ox. Consonants that begin with a vowel sound: an M.A., an M.D., an heir, an honest boy, an hour. Aspirated 'h' when the accent is on the second syllable: an hotel, as well as words like habitual, harmonious, and heroic. 7. Position of "A" or "An": "A" or "An" precedes an adjective or another adverb but follows many, such, and what (when exclamatory). Examples include: "What a blessing!" "Many a long day," and "Too serious a matter." 8. Generalizing "A" or "An": "A" or "An" can indicate a class when used before a noun: "A son should obey his father." This usage is called Generalizing A or An. 9. Use of "The": "The" is used before: Names of rivers, seas, mountains, and groups of islands: the Ganges, the Black Sea, the Himalayas. Dates of the month: the 1st of June, 1965. Professions: He joined the bar (i.e., became a lawyer). National names to denote a people collectively: "the English." Singular common nouns to indicate a species: "the cow is a useful animal." Common nouns that are defined by adjectives or adjectival phrases: "the black dog." Singular nouns that denote unique entities: the moon, the sun, the sky. Adjectives and nouns in the superlative or comparative forms: "He is the best of them," and "The more, the merrier." 10. Omission of Articles: No article is used: Before proper, material, or abstract nouns unless they are specified: Asoke, Homer, gold, honesty. Before plural common nouns unless specified: Dogs bark; the dogs of my house. Before common nouns with pronominal or numeral adjectives: my horse, two boys. Before common nouns in the vocative case: "Come here, boy." In idiomatic expressions: "to take foot," "to set foot on," etc. 11. Names of Diseases: Names of diseases usually do not take "the": fever, headache, diphtheria. However, "the" can sometimes be used: the gout, the measles. 12. Defining "The": "The" can be used to specify a noun defined by a qualifying word or phrase: "The book that he gave me is lost." 13. Familiar "The": "The" can also refer to a familiar or unique concept: "Come into the garden," or "The earth moves round the sun." 14. Possessive "The": "The" can replace a possessive adjective when context makes ownership clear: "He struck me on the head." 15. Generalizing "The": "The" can indicate a class before an adjective or noun: "The rich are not always happy." 16. Instrumental "The": "The" can be used adverbially before comparatives to represent the old instrumental case: "The more, the merrier." 17. Repetition of the Article: When two nouns joined by "and" refer to the same person or thing, the article is used only before the first: "The Secretary and Treasurer has done this" (one person). If they refer to separate entities, repeat the article: "The Secretary and the Treasurer have done this."

Rules of Articles Introduction to Articles In English grammar, the words "a," "an," and "the" are known as articles . Articles are used before nouns to specify whether the noun is definite or indefinite. Though they function like adjectives by qualifying nouns, articles have distinct rules of usage that set them apart from other adjectives. Difference Between Articles and Adjectives ·         No Degrees of Comparison : Unlike adjectives, articles do not have comparative or superlative forms. ·         No Predicative Use : Adjectives can be used in a predicative position (e.g., "The sky is blue"), but articles cannot. Types of Articles There are two main types of articles: 1.       Indefinite Articles : "a" and "an" 2.       Definite Article : "the"   Uses of 'A' and 'An' In English, 'a' and 'an'  are used as indefinite articles, introducing a nonspecific noun or referring to a subject mentioned for the first time. The choice between 'a' and 'an'  is often based on the sound of the word that follows. Let's go through 30 rules detailing how to use 'a'  and 'an'  correctly. Basic Rules for Using 'A' and 'An' Rule 1: Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, and 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). ·         Examples: o    A  boy waited patiently outside the store. o    She adopted an  owl from the wildlife rescue center. o    They spotted a  rainbow after the rainstorm. o    An  unexpected visitor arrived at the party. Rule 2: Use 'a' when the first letter 'h' is pronounced, and 'an' when the 'h' is silent. ·         Examples: o    A  historian spoke at the conference yesterday. o    It took an hour to reach the top of the mountain. o    They watched a  horror movie late at night. o    She told us an  honest answer to the question. Rule 3: Use 'a' before words that begin with a vowel that sounds like a 'y' or 'w'. ·         Examples: o    He wore a unique costume for the party. o    We visited a  European country last summer. o    The museum holds a  uniform worn by a famous soldier. o    She created a  useful guide for new students. Rule 4: Generally, words beginning with 'o' take 'an'. However, 'a' is used before 'one' and words that start with a 'w' sound. ·         Examples: o    He earned an outstanding grade in science. o    She bought a  one-of-a-kind souvenir. o    They arranged an  opera performance in the town square. o    I received a  one-year subscription to the magazine. Rule 5: Use 'an' before abbreviations and letters that begin with a vowel sound. Use 'a' if the letter sounds like a consonant. ·         Examples: o    She graduated with an  M.A. in Psychology. o    He is a B.A. graduate from the university. o    They appointed an  F.R.C.S. certified doctor for the procedure. o    I have a Ph.D. in linguistics. Other Uses of 'A' and 'An' Rule 6: Use 'a' or 'an' before a singular common noun to represent an entire group. ·         Examples: o    A  cat is a curious animal by nature. o    An  ant is known for its industriousness. o    A  dog can be a loyal companion. o    An  eagle is a symbol of freedom. Rule 7: Use 'a' or 'an' when mentioning something for the first time with no specific reference. ·         Examples: o    She walked into a  new restaurant down the street. o    I found an old coin in the garden. o    We adopted a  small kitten from the shelter. o    They found an  ancient artifact during their dig. Rule 8: Use 'a' or 'an' before a singular noun to mean 'the same' or 'a certain' kind. ·         Examples: o    These individuals are of a  determined character. o    They are men of a  rare talent. o    He followed a  specific set of rules. o    She encountered a  mysterious stranger. Rule 9: Use 'a' as a preposition in certain older expressions, known as a disguised preposition. ·         Examples: o    The knights went a -hunting at dawn. o    He set out a -sailing along the coast. o    The soldiers went a -marching through the town. o    They went a -shopping for supplies. Rule 10: Use 'a' before expressions like 'few,' 'little,' 'great many,' etc., when they modify plural nouns. ·         Examples: o    There is a little sugar left in the jar. o    He has a great many friends across the country. o    We had a lot of fun at the carnival. o    They gathered a  few supplies for the trip. Rule 11: Use 'a' before numbers like 'couple,' 'dozen,' 'score,' 'hundred,' 'thousand,' etc. ·         Examples: o    She bought a  dozen eggs from the market. o    He donated a  hundred dollars to charity. o    The event attracted a  thousand people. o    They sold a couple of books. Rule 12: Use 'a' or 'an' after 'what,' 'how,' or 'such' in exclamatory phrases. ·         Examples: o    What a beautiful sunset! o    How an amazing story! o    Such a splendid performance! o    What an incredible journey! Rule 13: Use 'a' or 'an' before certain common phrases. ·         Examples: o    He explained everything in a  nutshell. o    They acted in a  hurry to meet the deadline. o    The team worked in a  unified manner. o    She faced the challenge in a  positive way. Rule 14: Use 'a' or 'an' before singular nouns when preceded by words like 'quite,' 'many,' 'rather,' 'but,' etc. ·         Examples: o    It was quite an  enjoyable evening. o    This is rather a  difficult problem to solve. o    He is but a  simple man. o    It was quite a  challenging hike. Rule 15: Use 'a' or 'an' after 'so' and 'too' when these words modify an adjective. ·         Examples: o    It is too serious a  matter to ignore. o    Iron is so useful a  material. o    She was too kind a  person to refuse. o    The test was so tough an  experience. Rule 16: Use 'a' or 'an' when using proper nouns as common nouns to make a comparison. ·         Examples: o    He is a true Shakespeare in his writing. o    She has a Picasso's eye for art. o    He is an Einstein in mathematics. o    She has a Mozart's touch in music. Rule 17: Use 'a' or 'an' before an abstract noun used as a common noun. ·         Examples: o    She has a calm that is contagious. o    He has an optimism that’s inspiring. o    She possesses a  beauty admired by all. o    He radiates a  warmth that everyone feels. Rule 18: Use 'a' or 'an' before a singular noun following 'many.' ·         Examples: o    Many a person has faced this challenge. o    Many an idea was shared during the meeting. o    Many a time we’ve seen such dedication. o    Many an artist strives for recognition. Rule 19: Use 'a' before titles like Mr., Mrs., or Miss with surnames to refer to an unknown person. ·         Examples: o    A  Mr. Brown called while you were out. o    A  Mrs. Smith left a message. o    A  Miss Johnson attended the event. o    A  Mr. Clarke requested an appointment. Rule 20: Use 'a' before 'half' when it follows a whole number. ·         Examples: o    The recipe calls for one and a  half cups of sugar. o    The project took two and a  half weeks to complete. o    He ordered three and a  half pounds of fruit. o    The hike was one and a  half miles long.   Rule 21: Use 'a' or 'an' in expressions of price, speed, and frequency. ·         Examples: o    The apples cost a  dollar a  dozen. o    The train travels at eighty kilometers an  hour. o    The prescription should be taken three times a  day. o    He charges fifty dollars an  hour for consulting. Rule 22: Use 'a' or 'an' when introducing or emphasizing a profession, occupation, or role, especially when it's mentioned for the first time. ·         Examples: o    She is a lawyer by profession. o    He works as an  artist and exhibits his work. o    My brother is a  teacher in a local school. o    She dreams of becoming an  architect. Rule 23: Use 'a' or 'an' before singular countable nouns to introduce examples in general statements. ·         Examples: o    A  car needs regular maintenance to run efficiently. o    An  elephant can live up to 70 years. o    A  laptop is essential for remote work. o    An  apple a day keeps the doctor away. Rule 24: Use 'a' or 'an' with units of measure when discussing quantities or attributes of items. ·         Examples: o    The fabric costs thirty dollars a  meter. o    They bought milk at two liters a  bottle. o    The gardener charges fifteen dollars a  tree. o    Potatoes are sold at fifty cents a  pound. Rule 25: Use 'a' or 'an' before fractions when they follow whole numbers. ·         Examples: o    The distance was three and a  half miles. o    The time required was two and a  half hours. o    The house has one and a  half floors. o    The project took one and a  quarter months. Rule 26: Use 'a' or 'an' with specific nouns to describe quantity in terms like 'a dozen', 'a score', and 'a couple'. ·         Examples: o    He bought a dozen roses for her. o    There were a  score of people waiting in line. o    We had a couple of ideas for the project. o    The village has a  hundred houses. Rule 27: Use 'a' or 'an' in idiomatic expressions like "a lot of," "a few," and "a great deal of" to indicate an unspecified amount. ·         Examples: o    She has a lot of experience in management. o    There are a few options available for the event. o    He contributed a  great deal of effort to the team. o    A  little patience goes a long way. Rule 28: Use 'a' before descriptive nouns referring to something unusual, extraordinary, or noteworthy. ·         Examples: o    It was a sight to behold. o    He displayed a  courage that few possess. o    She has a memory like an elephant. o    They showed a  dedication that inspired others. Rule 29: Use 'a' or 'an' in expressions with "as" or "like" when indicating someone’s role or function. ·         Examples: o    He spoke as a  representative of the company. o    She was treated like an  outcast. o    He worked as a  mentor to the younger team members. o    They regarded her as a  pioneer in her field. Rule 30: Use 'a' or 'an' before singular nouns in sayings, expressions, and idioms to imply a general meaning. ·         Examples: o    They say "Better a  bird in the hand than two in the bush." o    "An ounce of prevention is worth a  pound of cure." o    He has a mind of his own. o    She took it one step at a  time.   Omission of 'A' and 'An'     Rule 1: 'A/An' is not used before names of meals unless they are modified by an adjective. In English, 'a' or 'an'  is generally omitted before the names of meals like breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc., unless these meals are described with an adjective. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  We have a  breakfast at 7 a.m. o    Correct:  We have breakfast at 7 a.m. o    Incorrect:  We had good  breakfast yesterday. o    Correct:  We had a  good breakfast yesterday. o    Incorrect:  She prepared a  dinner for us. o    Correct:  She prepared dinner for us. o    Correct (with adjective):  She prepared a delicious  dinner for us. Rule 2: 'A/An' is not used before plural nouns. When speaking about things in the plural, 'a'  or 'an'  is not used, as articles only specify single, countable items. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:   A  roses are beautiful. o    Correct:  Roses are beautiful. o    Incorrect:   An  horses are useful. o    Correct:  Horses are useful. o    Incorrect:  They gave her a  flowers. o    Correct:  They gave her flowers. o    Incorrect:   A  mountains are high. o    Correct:  Mountains are high. Rule 3: 'A/An' is not used before uncountable nouns like 'advice,' 'information,' 'news,' 'baggage,' and 'luggage.' These nouns are generally treated as uncountable in English, meaning 'a'  or 'an' does not precede them. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  My teacher gave me an  advice. o    Correct:  My teacher gave me advice. o    Incorrect:  She brought a  baggage with her. o    Correct:  She brought baggage with her. o    Incorrect:  They had a  great news for us. o    Correct:  They had great news for us. o    Incorrect:  The police failed to get an information. o    Correct:  The police failed to get information. Rule 4: 'A/An' is not used before general uncountable nouns such as 'water,' 'milk,' 'oil,' 'ink,' 'hydrogen,' 'tea,' 'paper,' etc. These nouns are uncountable in nature, so they do not take 'a'  or 'an' . However, if a measure word is used, then 'a'  or 'an'  may be applied. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  Give me an  water. o    Correct:  Give me water. o    Incorrect:  She drinks a  tea every day. o    Correct:  She drinks tea every day. o    Correct (with measure):  Give me a glass of  water. o    Correct (with measure):  She bought a bottle of  milk. o    Correct (with measure):  He spilled a drop of  ink on the paper. Rule 5: 'A/An' is not used before abstract nouns when they represent general concepts or qualities. Abstract nouns like 'kindness,' 'honesty,' 'wisdom,' 'love,' etc., do not take 'a'  or 'an' unless they're used in a specific or quantifiable way. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  Kindness is a  great virtue. o    Correct:  Kindness is a great virtue. o    Incorrect:   An  honesty is valued. o    Correct:  Honesty is valued. o    Incorrect:  She has an  amazing patience. o    Correct:  She has amazing patience. o    Correct (specific):  He showed a kindness  I've rarely seen. o    Correct (specific):   An honesty like his is hard to find.     Rule 6: 'A/An' is not used before names of languages. When referring to languages, 'a'  or 'an'  is typically omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  I am learning a  Spanish. o    Correct:  I am learning Spanish. o    Incorrect:  She speaks an  English fluently. o    Correct:  She speaks English fluently. o    Incorrect:  He studies a  French. o    Correct:  He studies French. o    Incorrect:  They are practicing an  Arabic. o    Correct:  They are practicing Arabic. Rule 7: 'A/An' is not used before titles and ranks. In formal contexts, such as titles or ranks, articles are typically omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  He is an  president of the organization. o    Correct:  He is president of the organization. o    Incorrect:  She is a  doctor at the hospital. o    Correct:  She is a doctor at the hospital. o    Incorrect:  He wants to be a  captain of the team. o    Correct:  He wants to be captain of the team. o    Incorrect:  She became an  engineer last year. o    Correct:  She became engineer last year. Rule 8: 'A/An' is not used before 'home,' 'school,' 'church,' 'work,' and 'bed' when referring to these places in a general sense. When speaking about these locations in a non-specific manner, the articles are usually omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  I went to a  home after school. o    Correct:  I went home after school. o    Incorrect:  He is at a  church right now. o    Correct:  He is at church right now. o    Incorrect:  She is going to a  work. o    Correct:  She is going to work. o    Incorrect:  I go to a  bed early. o    Correct:  I go to bed early. Rule 9: 'A/An' is not used before the names of certain professions when they are used in a general sense. When referring to someone in a general profession, the articles can be omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  She wants to be a  lawyer. o    Correct:  She wants to be lawyer. o    Incorrect:  He is an  architect. o    Correct:  He is architect. o    Incorrect:  She became a  teacher. o    Correct:  She became teacher. o    Incorrect:  He is an  artist. o    Correct:  He is artist. Rule 10: 'A/An' is not used before expressions of time or distance when they are used in a general context. When expressing general time or distance, the articles are omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  It takes a  hour to get there. o    Correct:  It takes an hour to get there. o    Incorrect:  I live a  mile from the city center. o    Correct:  I live a mile from the city center. o    Incorrect:  It happens in an  hour. o    Correct:  It happens in an hour. o    Incorrect:  He runs a  hundred meters daily. o    Correct:  He runs a hundred meters daily. Rule 11: 'A/An' is not used before the names of streets, cities, or countries in a general context. When referring to geographical names, the articles are usually omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  She lives in a  Paris. o    Correct:  She lives in Paris. o    Incorrect:  I am from an  Italy. o    Correct:  I am from Italy. o    Incorrect:  They traveled to a  America. o    Correct:  They traveled to America. o    Incorrect:  He visited a  London last summer. o    Correct:  He visited London last summer. Rule 12: 'A/An' is not used before most phrases beginning with 'to' or 'for.' When using certain phrases that begin with "to" or "for," the articles are generally omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  I went to a  store. o    Correct:  I went to the store. o    Incorrect:  This is a gift for an  friend. o    Correct:  This is a gift for a friend. o    Incorrect:  We went to a  park yesterday. o    Correct:  We went to the park yesterday. o    Incorrect:  They wrote a  letter to a  friend. o    Correct:  They wrote a letter to a friend. Rule 13: 'A/An' is not used before some idiomatic expressions. Certain idiomatic phrases do not take articles. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  It was a  piece of cake. o    Correct:  It was a piece of cake. o    Incorrect:  She gave him an  run for his money. o    Correct:  She gave him a run for his money. o    Incorrect:  That’s an  tall tale. o    Correct:  That’s a tall tale. o    Incorrect:  He has an  eye for detail. o    Correct:  He has an eye for detail. Rule 14: 'A/An' is not used before the names of continents or major regions. When referring to continents or major regions, the articles are typically omitted. ·         Examples: o    Incorrect:  They traveled to an  Asia. o    Correct:  They traveled to Asia. o    Incorrect:  She lives in a  Africa. o    Correct:  She lives in Africa. o    Incorrect:  He wants to visit an  Europe. o    Correct:  He wants to visit Europe. o    Incorrect:  We explored a  South America last year. o    Correct:  We explored South America last year.   Uses of the Definite Article: 'The' 1.       Particularizing Person or Thing'The'  is used before singular and plural common nouns to specify a person or thing. o    Examples: §  The  boys are playing soccer in the park. §  The  girl is reading a book at the library. 2.       Representing a Whole Class'The'  is used before singular common nouns to refer to a whole class. o    Examples: §  The  horse is a faithful animal that serves humans. §  The  tiger is known for its strength and beauty. o    Note:  Instead of using 'the' , the given common nouns could be made plural for the same meaning. §  Example:   Incorrect:   The  man is mortal. §  Correct:  Man is mortal. 3.       Geographical Names'The'  is used before names of rivers, seas, gulfs, oceans, mountain ranges, and groups of islands. o    Examples: §  The  Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world. §  The  Himalayas are known for their majestic peaks. o    Note:   'The'  is not used before a single mountain or a single island. §  Example:  Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth. 4.       Names of Holy Books and Newspapers'The'  is used before the names of holy books and newspapers. o    Examples: §  The  Bible contains many teachings and stories. §  The  Guardian is a well-respected newspaper in the UK. 5.       Singular Nouns of Unique Existence'The'  is used before singular nouns that refer to things of which only one exists. o    Examples: §  The  earth revolves around the  sun. §  The  moon was shining brightly last night. 6.       Descriptive Geographical Names'The'  is used before descriptive or significant geographical names. o    Examples: §  The  United States of America is a diverse country. §  The  Amazon rainforest is home to many unique species. 7.       Names of Dates'The'  is used before names of dates. o    Examples: §  The  4th of July is celebrated as Independence Day in the USA. §  The  25th of December is Christmas Day. 8.       Substituting Possessive Adjectives'The'  is used before common nouns as a substitute for possessive adjectives. o    Examples: §  He struck me on the  (my) head during the game. §  The  teacher called me to discuss my performance. 9.       Names of Nations and Communities'The'  is used before the names of nations and communities. o    Examples: §  The  French are known for their culinary skills. §  The  wealthy often donate to charity. 10.   Superlative Degree of Adjectives'The'  is used before adjectives in the superlative degree. ·         Examples: o    He is the best player on the team. o    This is the fastest car in the showroom. 11.   Contrast Between Two'The'  is used before adjectives in the comparative degree to indicate a contrast. ·         Examples: o    Ruba is the better of the two girls in the competition. o    He is the taller player on the court. 12.   Adverbial Use in Comparative Senses'The'  is used as an adverb in comparative senses. ·         Examples: o    The  sooner we leave, the  better it will be for us. o    The  more you practice, the  easier it becomes. 13.   Nouns Indicating Profession'The'  is used before nouns to indicate a profession. ·         Examples: o    He joined the army after graduating from college. o    She is the president of the organization. 14.   Abstract Quality Expression'The'  is used before adjectives to express an abstract quality. ·         Examples: o    People love the  brave who stand up for justice. o    The  kind are always remembered. 15.   Abstract Nouns to Express Quality'The'  is used before abstract nouns to express the quality of a particular person or thing. ·         Examples: o    The  courage of Richard is known to all in the community. o    The  wisdom of elders should be respected. 16.   Nouns with Adjective Phrases'The'  is used before common nouns defined by adjectives or adjective phrases. ·         Examples: o    The  man who came here yesterday is my friend. o    The  book on the table is mine. 17.   Numerical Words as Units'The'  is used before a numerical word as a unit. ·         Examples: o    He sells mangoes by the  hundred. o    The man buys eggs by the  score. 18.   Epithets Used After Proper Nouns'The'  is used before epithets used after proper nouns. ·         Examples: o    Alexander the Great was a legendary conqueror. o    Napoleon the Brave led many successful campaigns. 19.   Musical Instruments'The'  is used before musical instruments. ·         Examples: o    He plays the piano beautifully. o    She is learning to play the  guitar. 20.   Choir, Orchestra, and Pop Groups'The'  is used before the names of choirs, orchestras, and pop groups. ·         Examples: o    The  Beatles changed the music industry forever. o    The  orchestra performed beautifully at the concert. 21.   Certain Collective Nouns'The'  is used before certain collective nouns. ·         Examples: o    The  elite often have access to exclusive events. o    The  audience was captivated by the performance. 22.   Noted Public and Historical Places'The'  is used before names of noted public and historical places. ·         Examples: o    The Battle of Waterloo  was a significant historical event. o    The  Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. 23.   Adjectives Before Proper Nouns'The'  is used before adjectives used before proper nouns. ·         Examples: o    The  great Shakespeare wrote many famous plays. o    The  famous author visited our school. 24.   Singular Designation'The'  is used before singular designations. ·         Examples: o    The  President addressed the nation last night. o    The  Headmaster gave a motivational speech. 25.   Nouns with Superlative Force'The'  is used before nouns used with a superlative force. ·         Examples: o    Michael Jackson is the  king of pop music. o    Humayun Ahmed is the  novelist of the day. 26.   Plural Names of Families'The'  is used before plural names of families. ·         Examples: o    The  Mughals were influential in Indian history. o    The  Khans have a rich cultural heritage. 27.   Common Nouns Defined by Adjectives'The'  is used before common nouns defined by adjectives or adjective phrases or clauses. ·         Examples: o    The  student who studied hard passed the exam. o    The  car that he bought is very expensive. 28.   Expressions of Price, Speed, Ratio, etc.'The'  is used in expressions of price, speed, ratio, etc. ·         Examples: o    It costs Tk. 50 a  kilo for these apples. o    He drives eighty kilometers an  hour. 29.   Expressions of Time'The'  is used in expressions of time. ·         Examples: o    The  21st century has brought many changes. o    The  morning is the best time for exercise. 30.   Numerical Representation'The'  is used to express numerical representation. ·         Examples: o    He has the ability to learn quickly. o    She is the first to arrive at the meeting.   31.   Nouns Indicating Specialty or Place of Origin'The'  is used to indicate specialty or place of origin for certain material nouns. ·         Examples: o    The  coffee from Colombia is renowned worldwide. o    The  silk of China is famous for its quality. 32.   Historical Events and Periods'The'  is used before names of significant historical events and periods. ·         Examples: o    The  Renaissance was a period of great cultural change. o    The  Industrial Revolution transformed many economies. 33.   Public Institutions'The'  is used before names of public institutions, organizations, and buildings. ·         Examples: o    The  United Nations aims to maintain international peace. o    The  Louvre is one of the most visited museums in the world. 34.   Titles with Specific Reference'The'  is used before titles that refer to a specific individual or office. ·         Examples: o    The  Queen of England is visiting our country. o    The  Director of the company announced new policies. 35.   Certain Historical and Geographical Terms'The'  is used before certain historical and geographical terms. ·         Examples: o    The  Middle Ages were characterized by feudalism. o    The  South Pole is one of the most extreme environments on Earth. 36.   Cultural and Artistic Works'The'  is used before specific works of art, literature, and music. ·         Examples: o    The  Mona Lisa is housed in the  Louvre Museum. o    The  Great Gatsby is a classic American novel. 37.   Unique Titles and Roles'The'  is used before unique titles and roles within a specific context. ·         Examples: o    The  manager is responsible for the team's performance. o    The  chef prepared a special meal for the guests. 38.   Common Nouns with a Specific Reference'The'  is used before common nouns that have a specific reference in a conversation. ·         Examples: o    The  car you sold me has broken down. o    The  book you recommended was fantastic. 39.   Common Nouns Indicating Specificity'The'  is used before common nouns to indicate specificity. ·         Examples: o    The  table in the corner is where we always meet. o    The  flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully. 40.   Before Groups and Organizations'The'  is used before names of groups, organizations, and clubs. ·         Examples: o    The  Scouts promote teamwork and leadership. o    The  Lions Club is involved in various community services. 41.   Before Adjectives Describing Groups'The'  is used before adjectives describing certain groups of people. ·         Examples: o    The  elderly need special care and attention. o    The  disabled often face various challenges in society. 42.   Before Specific Types of Events'The'  is used before specific types of events or occasions. ·         Examples: o    The  wedding was a grand affair. o    The  concert was sold out within hours. 43.   Before Certain Noun Phrases'The'  is used before certain noun phrases to indicate a particular reference. ·         Examples: o    The  right to vote is essential in a democracy. o    The  sound of music filled the air. 44.   Before Nouns Denoting Time or Place'The'  is used before nouns that denote a specific time or place. ·         Examples: o    I will meet you at the  library this afternoon. o    The  weekend is a great time to relax. 45.   Cultural References'The'  is used before cultural references or terms that are well known. ·         Examples: o    The  American Dream is a common phrase in U.S. culture. o    The  Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 46.   Before Nouns Indicating Specific Relationships'The'  is used before nouns that indicate specific relationships. ·         Examples: o    The  brother of my best friend is coming to visit. o    The  mother of the bride looked stunning at the wedding. 47.   In Idiomatic Expressions'The'  is used in certain idiomatic expressions. ·         Examples: o    It’s raining cats and dogs outside. o    He hit the nail on the head with his suggestion.   Omission of Article: The 1.       Famous Books "The" is not used before names of famous books if the writers' names are mentioned before the names. However, "the" is used if the writers' names come after. o    Incorrect:   The  Agnibina of Nazrul is a beautiful work of art. o    Correct:  Nazrul's Agnibina is a beautiful work of art. o    Incorrect:   The  Odyssey of Homer is considered a classic. o    Correct:  Homer's Odyssey is considered a classic. o    Incorrect:   The  Mahabharata of Vyasa is an epic tale. o    Correct:  Vyasa's Mahabharata is an epic tale. o    Incorrect:   The  Catcher in the Rye by Salinger explores themes of alienation. o    Correct:  Salinger's Catcher in the Rye explores themes of alienation. 2.       Buildings for Primary Use "The" is not used before words like bed, mosque, church, hospital, prison, school, college, university, and court when thinking of their primary purposes. o    Incorrect:  After I leave the  school, I want to go to college. o    Correct:  After I leave school, I want to go to college. o    Incorrect:  Mr. Rahim is in the  prison for a murder. o    Correct:  Mr. Rahim is in prison for a murder. o    Incorrect:  Mr. Karim goes to the  mosque on Friday. o    Correct:  Mr. Karim goes to mosque on Friday. o    Incorrect:  She is working at the  hospital this week. o    Correct:  She is working at hospital this week. However, when these words are used for special purposes, they take "the" before them. o    Incorrect:  Mr. Khari went to the  school to meet his son's teacher. o    Correct:  Mr. Khari went to the school to meet his son's teacher. o    Incorrect:  Mr. Rahim went to the  prison to see Karim. o    Correct:  Mr. Rahim went to the prison to see Karim. o    Incorrect:  She went to the  hospital to visit her friend. o    Correct:  She went to the hospital to visit her friend. o    Incorrect:  We visited the  church for a wedding ceremony. o    Correct:  We visited the church for a wedding ceremony. 3.       Home with Descriptive Words "Home" preceded by descriptive words or phrases does not take an article. o    Incorrect:  We arrived at the  bride's home after the ceremony. o    Correct:  We arrived at the bride's home after the ceremony. o    Incorrect:  She visited the  new couple's home for dinner. o    Correct:  She visited the new couple's home for dinner. o    Incorrect:  We stayed at the  author's home during the book festival. o    Correct:  We stayed at the author's home during the book festival. o    Incorrect:  He returned to the  old woman's home to help her. o    Correct:  He returned to the old woman's home to help her. But when there is no descriptive word or phrase before home, it takes "the" before it. o    Incorrect:  This was the  home for the queen during her reign. o    Correct:  This was the home for the queen during her reign. o    Incorrect:  He finally returned to the  home of his childhood. o    Correct:  He finally returned to the home of his childhood. o    Incorrect:  I love visiting the  home where I grew up. o    Correct:  I love visiting the home where I grew up. o    Incorrect:  They celebrated their anniversary in the home of their friends. o    Correct:  They celebrated their anniversary in the home of their friends. 4.       Seasons No article is used before nouns of seasons, though the definite article may also be found in certain general statements. o    Incorrect:   The  rain has set in for the summer season. o    Correct:  Rain has set in for the summer season. o    Incorrect:   The  summer is my favorite time of year. o    Correct:  Summer is my favorite time of year. o    Incorrect:   The  winter can be quite harsh in this region. o    Correct:  Winter can be quite harsh in this region. o    Incorrect:   The  spring brings beautiful flowers to the garden. o    Correct:  Spring brings beautiful flowers to the garden. 5.       Names of Streets, Avenues, etc. No article is used before names of streets, avenues, squares, buildings, parks, etc. o    Incorrect:  In the morning, I go to the  Bahadurshah Park. o    Correct:  In the morning, I go to Bahadurshah Park. o    Incorrect:  He bought a shop in the  Park Street area. o    Correct:  He bought a shop in Park Street area. o    Incorrect:  We had a picnic in the  Central Park last week. o    Correct:  We had a picnic in Central Park last week. o    Incorrect:  She lives on the  Elm Street in the neighborhood. o    Correct:  She lives on Elm Street in the neighborhood. However, "the" is used if the word "road" is mentioned at the end of a name of a road. o    Incorrect:  He bought a shop on the  Mirpur. o    Correct:  He bought a shop on Mirpur Road. o    Incorrect:  They took a drive along the  Main. o    Correct:  They took a drive along Main Street. o    Incorrect:  We met at the  First Avenue yesterday. o    Correct:  We met at First Avenue yesterday. o    Incorrect:  She works on the  High Street every day. o    Correct:  She works on High Street every day. 6.       Proper, Abstract, Material, and Plural Common Nouns "The" is not normally used before proper, abstract, material, and plural common nouns. o    Incorrect:   The  Dhaka is a populous city. o    Correct:  Dhaka is a populous city. o    Incorrect:   The  Forgiveness is a great virtue. o    Correct:  Forgiveness is a great virtue. o    Incorrect:   The  Iron is a useful metal in construction. o    Correct:  Iron is a useful metal in construction. o    Incorrect:   The  Cows give us milk every day. o    Correct:  Cows give us milk every day. However, "the" is used before plural common nouns when they are particularized. o    Incorrect:   The  women in the hall are all in red sarees. o    Correct:  The women in the hall are all in red sarees. o    Incorrect:   The  flowers in his garden are blooming. o    Correct:  The flowers in his garden are blooming. o    Incorrect:   The  teachers in our school are very dedicated. o    Correct:  The teachers in our school are very dedicated. o    Incorrect:   The  children in the park are playing happily. o    Correct:  The children in the park are playing happily. 7.       Common Nouns Modifying Proper Nouns No article is used before common nouns that modify proper nouns. Such common nouns function as adjectives. o    Incorrect:   The  Principal Jalaluddin was a man of strict principles. o    Correct:  Principal Jalaluddin was a man of strict principles. o    Incorrect:   The  Doctor Ahmed will see you now. o    Correct:  Doctor Ahmed will see you now. o    Incorrect:   The  Professor Smith is giving a lecture today. o    Correct:  Professor Smith is giving a lecture today. o    Incorrect:   The  Captain Rahman led the team to victory. o    Correct:  Captain Rahman led the team to victory. 8.       Common Nouns Qualified by Pronominal and Numeral Adjectives No article is used before common nouns that are qualified by pronominal and numeral adjectives. o    Incorrect:   The  This is my book on grammar. o    Correct:  This is my book on grammar. o    Incorrect:   The  Each boy has a separate room in the dormitory. o    Correct:  Each boy has a separate room in the dormitory. o    Incorrect:   The  Some students have not completed their assignments. o    Correct:  Some students have not completed their assignments. o    Incorrect:   The  Every teacher in this school is dedicated. o    Correct:  Every teacher in this school is dedicated. 9.       No Article Before Nouns Denoting Unique Things "The" is not used before unique nouns that are universally known or understood. o    Incorrect:   The  Sun rises in the east. o    Correct:  Sun rises in the east. o    Incorrect:   The  Earth revolves around the Sun. o    Correct:  Earth revolves around the Sun. o    Incorrect:   The  Moon has various phases. o    Correct:  Moon has various phases. o    Incorrect:   The  Universe is vast and mysterious. o    Correct:  Universe is vast and mysterious.   10.   Titles in Apposition No article is used before titles when they are in apposition to a noun. ·         Incorrect:   The  Dr. Enamul Haque, Vice-Chancellor of Jahangir Nagar University, was a scholar. ·         Correct:  Dr. Enamul Haque, Vice-Chancellor of Jahangir Nagar University, was a scholar. ·         Incorrect:   The  Mr. Smith, our neighbor, is a great cook. ·         Correct:  Mr. Smith, our neighbor, is a great cook. ·         Incorrect:   The  President Obama addressed the nation yesterday. ·         Correct:  President Obama addressed the nation yesterday. ·         Incorrect:   The  Captain Ahmed was awarded for his bravery. ·         Correct:  Captain Ahmed was awarded for his bravery. 11.   Names of Languages No article is used before names of languages. ·         Incorrect:   The  English is an international language. ·         Correct:  English is an international language. ·         Incorrect:   The  French is known for its elegance. ·         Correct:  French is known for its elegance. ·         Incorrect:   The  Spanish language is rich in culture. ·         Correct:  Spanish is rich in culture. ·         Incorrect:   The  Bengali is spoken by millions. ·         Correct:  Bengali is spoken by millions. But if the word "language" is used after the names, the definite article "the" is used. ·         Incorrect:   The  Arabic language is beautiful. ·         Correct:  The Arabic language is beautiful. ·         Incorrect:   The  Chinese language has many dialects. ·         Correct:  The Chinese language has many dialects. ·         Incorrect:   The  Hindi language is widely spoken in India. ·         Correct:  The Hindi language is widely spoken in India. ·         Incorrect:   The  Russian language uses a different alphabet. ·         Correct:  The Russian language uses a different alphabet. 12.   Names of Lakes "The" is not used before the names of lakes. ·         Incorrect:   The  Lake Superior is one of the Great Lakes. ·         Correct:  Lake Superior is one of the Great Lakes. ·         Incorrect:   The  Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. ·         Correct:  Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. ·         Incorrect:   The  Lake Caspian is the largest enclosed inland body of water. ·         Correct:  Lake Caspian is the largest enclosed inland body of water. ·         Incorrect:   The  Lake Victoria is famous for its biodiversity. ·         Correct:  Lake Victoria is famous for its biodiversity. 13.   Days and Months "The" is not used before the names of days and months. ·         Incorrect:   The  Friday was an eventful day. ·         Correct:  Friday was an eventful day. ·         Incorrect:   The  January is a cold month in many countries. ·         Correct:  January is a cold month in many countries. ·         Incorrect:   The  Monday blues are real for many workers. ·         Correct:  Monday blues are real for many workers. ·         Incorrect:   The  December is when winter officially begins. ·         Correct:  December is when winter officially begins. 14.   Names of Diseases "The" is not used before the names of diseases. ·         Incorrect:   The  Cholera has broken out in the village. ·         Correct:  Cholera has broken out in the village. ·         Incorrect:   The  Diabetes is a common health issue. ·         Correct:  Diabetes is a common health issue. ·         Incorrect:   The  Malaria is prevalent in tropical regions. ·         Correct:  Malaria is prevalent in tropical regions. ·         Incorrect:   The  Tuberculosis is a serious disease. ·         Correct:  Tuberculosis is a serious disease. Exception: "The" is used for certain diseases. ·         Incorrect:   The  gout can be quite painful. ·         Correct:  The gout can be quite painful. ·         Incorrect:   The  measles outbreak was alarming. ·         Correct:  The measles outbreak was alarming. ·         Incorrect:   The  mumps can cause swelling. ·         Correct:  The mumps can cause swelling. ·         Incorrect:   The  chickenpox can be very contagious. ·         Correct:  The chickenpox can be very contagious. 15.   Complements of Certain Verbs No article is used before complements of verbs such as nominate, elect, select, make, appoint, crown, choose, etc. ·         Incorrect:  We made him the  chairman of the committee. ·         Correct:  We made him chairman of the committee. ·         Incorrect:  They elected me the  captain of the team. ·         Correct:  They elected me captain of the team. ·         Incorrect:  She appointed him the  manager of the store. ·         Correct:  She appointed him manager of the store. ·         Incorrect:  They chose her the  leader of the group. ·         Correct:  They chose her leader of the group. Note: "The" is used to make the complement definite. ·         Incorrect:  We made him chairman of the committee. ·         Correct:  We made him the  chairman of the committee. ·         Incorrect:  They elected her captain of the team. ·         Correct:  They elected her the  captain of the team. ·         Incorrect:  He appointed her manager of the restaurant. ·         Correct:  He appointed her the  manager of the restaurant. ·         Incorrect:  They chose him leader of the project. ·         Correct:  They chose him the  leader of the project. 16.   Allah or God No article is used before Allah or God. ·         Incorrect:   The  Allah has created this earth. ·         Correct:  Allah has created this earth. ·         Incorrect:   The  God loves all his creations. ·         Correct:  God loves all his creations. ·         Incorrect:   The  God is merciful and kind. ·         Correct:  God is merciful and kind. ·         Incorrect:   The  Allah is the one we worship. ·         Correct:  Allah is the one we worship. 17.   Parts of the Body or Dresses "The" is not used before parts of the body or dresses because they function as possessive adjectives. ·         Incorrect:  Raise the  your left hand. ·         Correct:  Raise your left hand. ·         Incorrect:  He took off the  his shirt. ·         Correct:  He took off his shirt. ·         Incorrect:  She washed the  her hair last night. ·         Correct:  She washed her hair last night. ·         Incorrect:  They put on the  their shoes before leaving. ·         Correct:  They put on their shoes before leaving. 18.   Names of Games "The" is not used before the names of games. ·         Incorrect:  He plays the  football every weekend. ·         Correct:  He plays football every weekend. ·         Incorrect:  She loves the  basketball and watches it often. ·         Correct:  She loves basketball and watches it often. ·         Incorrect:  They often play the  cricket in the park. ·         Correct:  They often play cricket in the park. ·         Incorrect:  We enjoy watching the  tennis on TV. ·         Correct:  We enjoy watching tennis on TV. 19.   Forms of Transport or Journey Routes No article is used before a form of transport or before a journey route. ·         Incorrect:  I travel by the  bus every morning. ·         Correct:  I travel by bus every morning. ·         Incorrect:  They went to work by the  train. ·         Correct:  They went to work by train. ·         Incorrect:  He traveled by the  air to reach the island. ·         Correct:  He traveled by air to reach the island. ·         Incorrect:  We crossed the river by the  boat. ·         Correct:  We crossed the river by boat. 20.   Singular Common Nouns in Phrases No article is used before singular common nouns used in a phrase. ·         Incorrect:  He went there on the  foot. ·         Correct:  He went there on foot. ·         Incorrect:  She begs from the  door to door. ·         Correct:  She begs from door to door. ·         Incorrect:  They traveled from the  home to home. ·         Correct:  They traveled from home to home. ·         Incorrect:  We walked from the  shop to shop. ·         Correct:  We walked from shop to shop.       Repetition of Articles   1.       Adjectives Referring to the Same Noun When two or more adjectives refer to the same noun, only the first adjective takes the article. This is because the article applies to the entire noun phrase. o    Examples: §  He has a red and white horse. §  She wore a long and elegant dress. §  They built a  small and cozy cabin. §  I saw a tall and imposing building. §  She adopted a  friendly and playful puppy. If the adjectives qualify different nouns, the article must be placed before each noun. o    Examples: §  I have a red horse and a  white horse. §  He bought a new car and a  used motorcycle. §  She is reading a  fascinating novel and a  boring textbook. §  We need a sturdy table and a  comfortable chair. §  He has a black cat and a  brown dog. 2.       Nouns Joined by 'And' Referring to the Same Thing When two or more nouns joined by 'and'  refer to the same entity, the article is only placed before the first noun. o    Examples: §  The  Headmaster and secretary is present in the meeting. §  The  teacher and principal attended the conference. §  The  author and editor collaborated on the book. §  The  singer and songwriter performed together. §  The  engineer and architect designed the project. However, if the nouns refer to different individuals or things, the article must be repeated before each noun. o    Examples: §  The  Headmaster and the  secretary are present in the meeting. §  The  teacher and the  principal have different responsibilities. §  The  author and the  editor had different viewpoints. §  The  singer and the  songwriter are both famous. §  The  engineer and the  architect have their own styles. 3.       Multiple Adjectives Before a Singular Noun When two or more adjectives are used before a singular noun, the article is placed before each adjective. This emphasizes the distinct qualities of the noun. o    Examples: §  I have read the  fourth and the  fifth chapters of the book. §  She presented the  beautiful and the  intricate design. §  He enjoys the classic and the  modern styles of music. §  They visited the  grand and the  historic castle. §  She wore the elegant and the  shimmering dress to the event. 4.       Change of Meaning with Articles The presence or absence of articles can significantly change the meaning of a sentence. o    Examples: §  I have few books. (implies not many, almost none) §  I have a few  books. (implies some, at least two or three) §  I have the few  friends I can trust. (implies not many, but all of those friends are significant) §  He has little time left. (implies not much time) §  He has a little  time to spare. (implies some time is available) §  The child has the little  money he saved. (implies not much, but all of it is available) §  I received few  compliments today. (implies hardly any) §  I received a few  compliments on my presentation. (implies some positive feedback) §  She has little patience for interruptions. (implies very little) §  She has a little  patience when teaching. (implies some patience, enough to handle it) 5.       Comparison with Nouns In comparison, if two nouns refer to the same object, the article is placed only before the first noun. This structure indicates that the nouns describe a single subject. o    Examples: §  She is a better singer than dancer. (implies the same person is being compared) §  He is a faster runner than swimmer. (implies the same individual is being evaluated) §  She is an accomplished artist than writer. (implies one person with multiple talents) §  He is a more diligent student than athlete. (implies the same person holds both roles) §  They are the finest chefs than bakers. (implies one individual is being referred to in both capacities) If the nouns refer to different objects or individuals, the article must be placed before each noun. o    Examples: §  She is a better singer than a  dancer. (implies two different individuals) §  He is a faster runner than a  swimmer. (implies comparing two different individuals) §  She is an accomplished artist than a  writer. (indicating two distinct professions) §  He is a more diligent student than a  teacher. (implies different roles) §  They are the finest chefs than the  bakers in town. (implying two separate groups)

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Important Topics with Answer for 2024-25 Questions and Answers IELTS Speaking Part-1 Speaking Part 1 Common Topics List Below is a list of topics and questions that the examiner can ask you in part 1 of the IELTS speaking test. You should prepare ideas for these topics but not memorise whole answers. Your answers should be natural when you speak in the test. Prepare your daily life, your recent memories, your childhood memories, your opinions, popular things in your country etc. Remember – part 1 is all about you and your country. Questions & Topics for IELTS Speaking Part 1 These four topics are the most common in IELTS speaking part 1. You should prepare ideas and practice answering these questions. You are VERY LIKELY to get one of these four for your first topic. Work 1.       What is your job? I'm a project manager at a software development company. My role involves overseeing various projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with our strategic goals and are delivered on time and within budget. 2.       Where do you work? I work at a tech company located in a bustling part of the city. It’s a modern office space that fosters collaboration, and I appreciate the innovative culture that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. 3.       Why did you choose that job? I’ve always had a passion for leadership and technology. Project management allows me to combine my organizational skills with my interest in tech. I enjoy the challenge of bringing diverse teams together to achieve common goals. 4.       Is it a popular job in your country? Yes, project management is quite in demand, especially in the tech sector. As companies increasingly rely on technology for their operations, they need skilled managers to lead projects effectively. 5.       Do you like your job? I really do! I find it rewarding to see projects come to fruition, especially when I know I played a key role in guiding the team. It’s satisfying to help others grow and succeed while working toward a shared vision. 6.       Do you get on well with your colleagues? Definitely! I have a great rapport with my team. We support each other and communicate openly, which creates a strong team dynamic. I believe that good relationships are vital for effective collaboration. 7.       What was your first day like? My first day was exciting yet a bit nerve-wracking. I had to familiarize myself with the projects and meet my team. Thankfully, everyone was welcoming, and my manager made an effort to introduce me to everyone, which eased my nerves. 8.       What responsibilities do you have at work? My responsibilities are quite varied. I manage project timelines, coordinate tasks among team members, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure we’re meeting our quality standards. I also conduct regular meetings to keep everyone on track. 9.       If you had the chance, would you change your job? Not at all! I love what I do. Each project brings its own challenges, and I thrive on finding solutions. That said, I’m always looking for ways to enhance my skills and take on more significant projects as I grow in my career. 10.   Do you plan to continue with your job in the future? Absolutely! I see a lot of potential for growth in this role. I aim to deepen my expertise in project management and possibly take on more strategic responsibilities in the future. I’m excited about the direction my career is heading.   Study 1.       What do you study? I study environmental science, which focuses on understanding the relationship between humans and the environment. It covers a wide range of topics, including ecology, climate change, and sustainability practices. 2.       Where do you study that? I’m currently enrolled at a university located in my city. The campus is beautiful and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that enhance our learning experience, including labs and research centers dedicated to environmental studies. 3.       Why did you choose that subject? I’ve always been passionate about nature and concerned about environmental issues. I chose this subject because I want to contribute to solutions for pressing challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. It feels fulfilling to study something that can make a difference. 4.       Is it a popular subject in your country? Yes, environmental science is gaining traction in my country, especially as awareness about climate issues increases. Many students are realizing the importance of sustainability, which has led to more interest in this field. 5.       Do you like that subject? Absolutely! I find the subject incredibly engaging. Every lecture brings new insights, and I love learning about the various strategies we can use to protect our planet. It’s inspiring to think that I’m gaining knowledge that could lead to positive change. 6.       Do you get on with your colleagues? I do! My classmates are a fantastic group of people, and we often collaborate on projects. It’s great to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who share similar passions and values. We support each other, which makes the learning experience much richer. 7.       What was your first day like? My first day was a mix of excitement and nervousness. I was eager to meet my professors and classmates. The campus was buzzing with energy, and orientation activities helped ease me into the environment. Everyone was welcoming, which helped me feel at home. 8.       What are the main aspects of your subject? The main aspects include studying ecosystems, understanding environmental policies, and analyzing the impact of human activities on natural resources. We also delve into sustainable practices and technologies that can help mitigate environmental issues. 9.       If you had the chance, would you change your subject? I wouldn’t change my subject. I’m really passionate about environmental science, and I believe it aligns perfectly with my career goals. However, I’m always open to exploring interdisciplinary fields, such as renewable energy or environmental policy. 10.   Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject? Yes, I definitely plan to work in the environmental sector. I aspire to contribute to sustainability initiatives, possibly working for a nonprofit organization or in environmental consulting. I’m eager to apply what I’ve learned in real-world situations.   Note: if you don’t work or study, please say so. When the examiner asks “Do you work or do you study?”, this isn’t a trick question. Just be open and honest. For example, “I don’t work or study at the moment.” or “I’m a housewife.” If you don’t work or study, the examiner will ask about your home or hometown instead. Note: Your hometown refers to the village, town or city where you spent most of your childhood. It might not be the same place you were born. If you grew up in many different places, choose the place you are most connected to. Hometown 1.       Where is your hometown? My hometown is a small city located in the northern part of the country. It’s surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers, which makes for some stunning scenery. 2.       Do you like your hometown? I really do like my hometown! It has a unique charm, with friendly people and a close-knit community. There’s something comforting about knowing so many faces around, and the natural beauty is a huge bonus. 3.       Do you often visit your hometown? I try to visit whenever I can, especially during holidays and family gatherings. It's nice to reconnect with my roots and spend time with my family. Plus, it’s a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. 4.       What is your hometown like? It’s a peaceful place with a relaxed pace of life. There are parks, local markets, and cozy cafés where people gather. It has a mix of modern amenities and traditional charm, which I find really appealing. 5.       What is the oldest place in your hometown? The oldest place would probably be the historic town square, which dates back over a century. It features lovely old buildings and a beautiful fountain at the center. It's a popular spot for community events and festivals. 6.       What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown? A foreigner would really enjoy exploring the local culture and history. There are museums that showcase our heritage, as well as natural attractions like hiking trails and scenic viewpoints. The local cuisine is a must-try, too; I’d recommend visiting the farmers' market for fresh produce and local delicacies. 7.       How could your hometown be improved? While I love my hometown, it could use a bit more investment in public facilities, like parks and recreational areas. Enhancing public transport would also help connect different parts of the town better and make it more accessible for everyone. 8.       Has your hometown changed much since you were a child? Yes, it has changed quite a bit. When I was a child, it felt smaller, with fewer shops and amenities. Now, there are more businesses and infrastructure developments, which have brought in more people. However, I’m glad to see that it has retained its community spirit. 9.       Is there good public transportation in your hometown? The public transportation is decent but not perfect. There are buses that connect various parts of the town, but they’re not always frequent. Many people still prefer to drive, which can lead to traffic during peak hours. 10.   Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring up children? Absolutely! I believe it’s a great place for raising children. The environment is safe, and there are plenty of outdoor spaces for kids to play. The community is supportive, and there’s a strong sense of belonging, which is crucial for a nurturing upbringing.   Home   1.       Where is your home? My home is situated in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of the city. It’s a suburban area with a lot of greenery, which I really appreciate. Although it's a bit far from the city center, the peace and slower pace are refreshing. We’re close enough to shops and public transport, so it’s well connected without being in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. 2.       Do you live in a house or a flat? I live in a flat in a mid-rise apartment building. It’s actually quite spacious, with three bedrooms and a lovely living room that lets in plenty of light. We’re on the fourth floor, which gives us a nice view of the park across the road without any traffic noise. It’s a modern setup and has everything we need for comfort. 3.       Who do you live with? I live with my family—my parents and my younger sister. It’s nice to have everyone around, especially when we all come together after a long day. My sister and I share some chores, and we’re pretty close, so there’s a good balance between independence and family time. 4.       Are there many rooms in your home? Yes, our flat has a good layout with three bedrooms, a living room, a decent-sized kitchen, and two bathrooms. It’s a good amount of space for our family of four, giving us each some privacy as well as common areas to hang out. 5.       What is your favourite room? My favorite room is definitely the living room. It’s where we all relax, watch movies, and spend time together. There’s a big window that lets in lots of sunlight, and the way it’s furnished makes it feel really cozy. It’s my go-to spot whenever I need to unwind or spend quality time with the family. 6.       How are the walls decorated? The walls are mostly painted in light, neutral colors to keep the rooms bright and open. We have a few framed paintings that add a bit of character to each room. There are also family photos scattered around, which give a personal touch and bring back good memories. The hallway has a large mirror that makes the space feel bigger. 7.       What would you change about your home? If I could change anything, I’d love to have a small balcony. It would be great to have an outdoor space where I could sit with a cup of tea or do some reading, especially on a nice day. Balconies are a rare luxury, but it’s definitely something I’d love to add if I had the chance. 8.       Do you plan to live there in the future? I’m not entirely sure. Eventually, I might move closer to the city center for convenience, especially if my job requires it. However, this will always be my family home, and I’ll come back often to visit. It’s where I feel the most comfortable, so it’ll always be a special place for me. 9.       What facilities are there near your home? We’re quite fortunate with the facilities nearby. There’s a large park, which is great for walks and outdoor exercise, as well as several small shops, a community center, and a gym. There are also some good cafes and a supermarket within walking distance. It’s really convenient and saves us a lot of time running errands. 10.   What is your neighbourhood like? The neighborhood is peaceful, with a lot of families and young professionals. People are quite friendly and look out for each other, which creates a strong sense of community. There are often families at the park, and people greet each other in passing. It’s one of those areas where everyone seems to know each other, which makes it a really pleasant place to live. 11.   Do most people live in houses in your country? In urban areas, it’s more common to live in flats or apartments, especially because space is limited and housing prices can be high. However, in rural and suburban areas, people tend to live in houses, which usually come with more space and privacy. It really depends on the location, but generally, in cities, apartments are the norm.    Common Questions in Speaking Part 1 Art   1.       Are you good at art? Honestly, I wouldn’t call myself very skilled at art, but I do enjoy it. I can manage simple sketches or doodles, and I find it relaxing. I have a lot of respect for people who are really talented at it, though. They can create such expressive, beautiful work that I could only dream of making myself! 2.       Did you learn art at school when you were a child? Yes, I did. We had regular art classes where we learned the basics like drawing and painting, and I remember it being one of the more fun subjects. We got to experiment with different materials and styles, and it was a nice break from all the theory-based subjects. Looking back, I think those classes were great for letting us express ourselves creatively. 3.       What kind of art do you like? I really enjoy impressionist art, especially because of the way it captures light and movement. There’s something so vibrant and alive about it. I also like street art—some murals are incredibly creative, and I love how they bring a splash of color and life to a cityscape. It’s inspiring to see art in unexpected places. 4.       Is art popular in your country? Art is definitely appreciated here. We have a mix of traditional art forms, like folk art and crafts, and a growing interest in contemporary art. Exhibitions and street art festivals attract a lot of people, and it’s common to see local artists showcase their work at public events. There’s a good balance between preserving traditional art and embracing modern styles. 5.       Have you ever been to an art gallery? Yes, I’ve been to a few. One that stands out is a modern art gallery I visited last year. It had some incredible installations that really made me think about how art can express complex ideas and emotions. There’s something fascinating about seeing an artist’s unique perspective up close—it gives you a deeper appreciation for their work. 6.       Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries? Absolutely! Art galleries can be really inspiring for kids, sparking their imagination and curiosity. Plus, it’s a great way for them to learn about different cultures, history, and perspectives in a hands-on way. I think seeing art in person can make learning more engaging and encourage kids to express their own ideas creatively.   Bicycles   1.       Do you have a bike? Yes, I do! It’s a simple mountain bike, nothing too fancy, but it’s reliable. I’ve had it for a couple of years now, and I try to keep it in good shape. I love that it’s such an easy way to get around without relying on public transport. 2.       How often do you use it? I ride it at least a few times a week, especially when the weather’s nice. It’s my main way of getting to places nearby, and I often use it for errands or just to clear my mind. It’s amazing how relaxing a quick bike ride can be. 3.       How old were you when you learned to ride a bike? I was probably around six or seven. My dad taught me, and I remember falling quite a few times before I finally got the hang of it. But once I did, I couldn’t stop—it was such a thrill to feel that sense of freedom at a young age. 4.       Do many people in your country use bicycles? It’s somewhat popular, but not as much as in some other countries. In cities, biking is getting more popular because of traffic and the need for more eco-friendly options, but in rural areas, people tend to rely more on cars. It’s great to see more bike lanes being built recently, though, which makes cycling a lot safer and more accessible. 5.       Do you think using bicycles should be encouraged? Absolutely! Biking is not only a healthy form of exercise, but it’s also environmentally friendly and helps reduce traffic. I think if more people could see the benefits, they’d be willing to make the switch for shorter trips. Plus, cities could be so much more pleasant without all the noise and pollution from cars.   Birthdays 1.       Do you usually celebrate your birthdays? I do, but I keep it pretty low-key. I’m not big on throwing big parties, so it’s usually just a nice dinner with close friends or family. I like the simple celebrations because it’s more about spending quality time with people than making a big fuss. 2.       How did you celebrate your last birthday? For my last birthday, I went out with a few friends to this cozy restaurant I’d been wanting to try. We had a great meal, lots of laughs, and afterward, we went for a walk along the river. It was perfect—not too fancy, but memorable in the best way. 3.       Which birthdays are the most important ones in your country? I’d say the 18th and 21st birthdays are seen as the big milestones. Turning 18 is huge because it’s when you’re considered an adult and can vote, and then 21 is still symbolic for a lot of people, even though it doesn’t have the same legal importance everywhere now. Those ages are a big deal, and people usually throw bigger parties or do something special to mark them. 4.       Do you think children should celebrate their birthdays with a party? Yes, I think so! It doesn’t have to be over the top, but having a small party with friends and family is great for kids. They get to feel special and have fun, and it’s a nice way for them to create memories. Plus, birthdays are something kids look forward to all year, so a little celebration can mean a lot to them.   Childhood 1.       Did you enjoy your childhood? Yes, I had a pretty happy childhood. I was lucky enough to have a lot of freedom to explore and play, and my family was really supportive. I remember spending hours outside with my friends, just riding bikes or playing games, without a care in the world. It was simple but so enjoyable. 2.       What is your first memory of your childhood? My earliest memory is probably from when I was about three or four. I remember being at the beach with my family, running around and building sandcastles. It’s funny because I can’t remember everything in detail, but I clearly remember the feeling of excitement and just loving the sound of the waves. 3.       Did you have a lot of friends when you were a child? I did! I was quite sociable and made friends easily. Most of my friends lived nearby, so we’d always be at each other’s houses or out in the neighborhood. We had a close-knit group, and it was great because there was always someone to play with or talk to. 4.       What did you enjoy doing as a child? I loved drawing, reading stories, and anything to do with the outdoors. I spent a lot of time playing sports and exploring with my friends, and I’d say I was a bit of an adventurer! I was always curious, so if I wasn’t out playing, I was probably inside, busy with a book or drawing. 5.       Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside? I think both have their perks, but there’s something special about growing up in the countryside. Kids have more space to run around and be close to nature, which is great for their imagination and health. But cities offer more opportunities and variety, like museums or sports clubs. Ideally, a mix of both would be perfect, but it really depends on the family and what works best for them.   Clothes 1.       Are clothes important to you? Definitely! I think clothes say a lot about someone’s personality, and I like to feel good in what I’m wearing. It doesn’t mean I follow every trend, but I do put thought into choosing clothes that feel like me . It’s kind of a form of self-expression, you know? 2.       What kind of clothes do you usually wear? I’d say my style is pretty casual and comfortable. Most of the time, you’ll find me in jeans, a t-shirt, or something simple. If I’m going somewhere nice, I’ll dress up a bit, but generally, I like clothes that are practical and relaxed. 3.       Do you ever wear the traditional clothes of your country? Yes, on special occasions, like weddings or cultural festivals. It’s always fun to dress in traditional clothes—they feel so festive and bring a sense of tradition that’s really nice to experience, especially with family and friends around. 4.       Where do you usually buy your clothes? I usually shop at a mix of local stores and online. Sometimes I’ll go to big malls, but I like finding smaller shops with unique items, too. Online shopping has been super convenient, especially if I’m looking for something specific or just want to avoid crowds. 5.       Have you ever worn a uniform? Yes, I had to wear a uniform all through school! At the time, it felt restrictive, but looking back, it made mornings easier since I didn’t have to think about what to wear. Uniforms can be practical, but it’s nice to have the freedom to choose your own clothes now. 6.       Do most people in your country follow fashion? I’d say so, yes! People like to keep up with trends, especially young people, but everyone has their own spin on it. There’s a good mix of trendy outfits and individual styles. Fashion is definitely important here, but it’s more about wearing what suits you than just copying trends.   Computers 1.       Do you often use a computer? Yeah, pretty much every day. I use it for work, keeping in touch with friends, watching shows, and just staying organized. It’s hard to imagine a day without it now, honestly—it’s become a bit of a lifeline! 2.       How do you usually get online? I usually connect through Wi-Fi at home or wherever I’m at. I like using my laptop when I’m working, but if I’m on the go, my phone’s enough for quick browsing. It’s so convenient having internet access just about anywhere. 3.       Do you prefer desktops or laptops? Definitely laptops. I like the flexibility they offer—you can work from anywhere without being tied to one spot. Desktops are great for power and screen size, but a laptop’s portability really fits my lifestyle better. 4.       What do you use your computer for? A bit of everything, really. Mostly, I use it for work tasks like emailing and document editing, but I also use it for streaming movies, online shopping, and keeping up with the news. It’s amazing how much you can do on one device! 5.       Do you think it is important to learn how to use a computer? Absolutely! In today’s world, so much relies on technology, from work to social connections. Knowing your way around a computer just opens up more opportunities and makes life easier. It’s pretty much a must-have skill now.   Daily Routine   1.       When do you usually get up in the morning? I typically get up around 6:30 AM on weekdays. It gives me enough time to get ready and enjoy a bit of quiet before the day kicks off. On weekends, I might sleep in a little longer, maybe until 8 AM, just to catch up on rest. 2.       Do you usually have the same routine every day? For the most part, yes. I like to keep a consistent schedule during the week. It helps me stay organized and productive. However, I do allow for some flexibility, especially if something interesting pops up. 3.       What is your daily routine? Well, after I wake up, I usually start with a quick workout to get my blood pumping, then I have breakfast while checking my emails. After that, I dive into work, tackling tasks and meetings throughout the day. In the evening, I like to unwind with a good book or a show before preparing for bed. 4.       Do you ever change your routine? Yes, I do mix things up occasionally! If I feel like I’m stuck in a rut, I might try a new breakfast or switch my workout to something different. It keeps things fresh and prevents boredom. 5.       Is your routine the same today as it was when you were a child? Not at all! Back then, my routine was much simpler, just school and playtime. I didn’t have the same responsibilities. Now, with work and adult life, my routine has definitely evolved to accommodate those changes. 6.       Do you think it is important to have a daily routine? Absolutely! Having a daily routine brings structure to your day, which can boost productivity and reduce stress. It helps me stay focused and makes it easier to balance work and personal life. Plus, knowing what to expect can be quite comforting.   Dictionaries   1.       Do you often use a dictionary? Yes, I do use a dictionary quite often, especially when I'm reading or writing. It really helps me understand unfamiliar words or phrases that I come across. Plus, it’s a great way to enhance my vocabulary. 2.       What do you use dictionaries for? I primarily use dictionaries to look up definitions, pronunciation, and usage of words. When I'm writing, I also check for synonyms and antonyms to make my language more varied and interesting. Sometimes, I use it to clarify the meanings of idioms or phrases that I’m not familiar with. 3.       What kinds of dictionaries do you think are most useful? I find bilingual dictionaries particularly useful, especially when learning a new language, as they provide translations and context. Online dictionaries are also fantastic since they often include audio pronunciations and examples of how to use words in sentences. Specialized dictionaries, like thesauruses or technical dictionaries, can be really helpful in specific fields, too. 4.       Do you think dictionaries are useful for learning a language? Definitely! Dictionaries are invaluable for language learners. They not only provide meanings but also help with understanding the nuances of words, which is crucial for mastering a language. Using a dictionary regularly can really boost one's confidence in speaking and writing. 5.       What kind of information do you find in a dictionary? A typical dictionary contains definitions, parts of speech, and phonetic transcriptions for pronunciation. It usually provides example sentences to show how a word is used in context. You can also find information about synonyms, antonyms, and sometimes even word origins, which can give you a deeper understanding of the language.   Dreams 1.       Do you often have dreams when you sleep? Yes, I often have dreams when I sleep. Some nights, I remember them vividly, while other nights, they’re just a blur. It’s interesting how our minds create these stories while we’re in a deep sleep. 2.       Do you usually remember your dreams? I don’t always remember my dreams, but when I do, they can be quite fascinating. I’ve noticed that I’m more likely to remember them if I wake up during or right after a dream. If I don’t jot them down right away, they tend to fade from my memory pretty quickly. 3.       Do you think dreams are important to remember? I believe they can be important to remember, especially if they carry strong emotions or messages. Some people say dreams can provide insight into our subconscious thoughts or feelings. Even if they don’t hold any significant meaning, they can still be a fun way to explore our creativity. 4.       Do you ever daydream? Absolutely! I find daydreaming to be a great escape, especially during boring moments. It’s a way for me to unwind and let my imagination run wild, whether it’s about traveling to a dream destination or achieving my goals. 5.       What kind of daydreams do you usually have? My daydreams often revolve around my future aspirations and adventures. I like to picture myself traveling to new places or working in my dream job. Sometimes, I even imagine having heart-to-heart conversations with my favorite celebrities or reconnecting with old friends. It’s a nice way to inject a bit of positivity into my day! Drinks What is your favourite drink? My favorite drink has to be freshly brewed green tea. I love its refreshing taste and the calming effect it has on me. Plus, it’s packed with antioxidants, so I feel like I’m doing something good for my body whenever I sip on it. Is it common for people to drink tea and coffee in your country? Yes, tea and coffee are both incredibly popular in my country. Many people enjoy their morning rituals with a cup of tea or coffee, and you’ll find cafés and tea shops bustling with customers throughout the day. There’s something really comforting about sitting down with a hot beverage and chatting with friends or family. Did you prefer different drinks as a child? Definitely! As a child, I was more into sugary drinks like fruit juices and sodas. I remember looking forward to fizzy drinks during special occasions or when I was out with friends. Over time, though, my palate has matured, and I’ve grown to appreciate more natural flavors like herbal teas. Do you think it is important to drink lots of water? Absolutely! Staying hydrated is essential for overall health. I think many people underestimate the importance of drinking enough water. It helps maintain energy levels, supports digestion, and keeps the skin looking fresh. I try to carry a water bottle with me to ensure I’m drinking enough throughout the day. What is a traditional drink in your country for celebrating? A traditional drink for celebrating in my country is often a type of sweet, spiced tea. During festivals and special occasions, it's common to serve this tea, which symbolizes hospitality and joy. People gather around to enjoy it, share stories, and celebrate together. It really adds a warm touch to any gathering!   Evenings   1.       What do you often do in the evenings? In the evenings, I usually unwind by cooking dinner and then relaxing with a good book or watching a show. It’s my time to decompress after a busy day, and I really enjoy experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Sometimes, I might meet up with friends for dinner or catch up over coffee. 2.       Do you do the same thing every evening? Not really. While I have some routines, like having dinner and winding down, I like to mix things up. Some evenings, I might go out for a walk or visit a local café. Other times, I might spend time on a hobby, like painting or practicing an instrument. It keeps things interesting! 3.       Do you prefer to spend your evenings with family or friends? I enjoy spending time with both family and friends, but it often depends on the occasion. I love cozy family dinners during the week, but on weekends, I tend to meet up with friends to explore new restaurants or catch a movie. Each group brings a different kind of joy. 4.       Do you ever work or study in the evenings? Yes, I do sometimes work or study in the evenings, especially if I have deadlines approaching. I find that I’m often more productive when it’s quieter. I try to balance it, though, so I don’t burn out. It’s important to me to have time for relaxation as well. 5.       What is a popular activity for young people in your country in the evenings? A popular activity for young people here is going out to socialize, whether it’s grabbing dinner, hitting up a bar, or enjoying outdoor events like concerts or markets. Socializing is a big part of our culture, and many young people look for ways to connect and have fun after a long day. 6.       Do you do the same thing in the evenings as you did when you were a child? Not really. When I was a child, my evenings were filled with homework, family dinners, and maybe some TV time. Now, I have a lot more freedom to choose how I spend my evenings, and I tend to focus more on self-care and socializing, which feels much more fulfilling.   Family & Friends Do you spend much time with your family? Absolutely! I try to spend as much time with my family as possible, especially during weekends or holidays. We enjoy having family dinners and sometimes go on trips together. It’s really important to me to maintain those connections and create lasting memories. Who are you closest to in your family? I’m closest to my younger sister. We share a lot of interests, and we often confide in each other about everything. We have a special bond, and I love that we can be silly together while also supporting one another during tough times. Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends? It really depends on the occasion. I cherish my time with family because it’s comforting and nurturing, but I also love hanging out with friends for the fun and spontaneity. Ideally, I’d like to balance both, enjoying the different dynamics they bring to my life. Who is your best friend? My best friend is someone I’ve known since high school. We’ve been through a lot together, and our friendship has only grown stronger over the years. We share a lot of laughs and support each other through life’s ups and downs. It feels great to have someone who really understands me. Are you still friends with people from your childhood? Yes, I’m still in touch with a few friends from my childhood. We don’t see each other as often as we’d like because life gets busy, but we make an effort to catch up every now and then. Those friendships have a nostalgic quality, and it’s nice to reminisce about our shared experiences. Is family important in your country? Definitely! Family is highly valued in my culture. People often prioritize family gatherings and maintain close-knit relationships. It’s common for extended families to stay connected, and there’s a strong sense of responsibility to care for one another. Family support is seen as crucial in navigating life’s challenges.   Flowers Do you like flowers? I absolutely love flowers! They brighten up any space and bring such a vibrant energy to my surroundings. There’s something incredibly calming about having fresh flowers around. Plus, the variety of colors and scents can really lift your mood. What’s your favourite flower? My favorite flower is definitely the rose. I find them beautiful and elegant, and they come in so many stunning colors. Each color has its own significance, which adds to their charm. Plus, they smell amazing! Roses have a timeless quality that I just adore. When was the last time you gave someone flowers? The last time I gave someone flowers was on my friend's birthday a couple of months ago. I wanted to surprise her, so I picked out a lovely bouquet of mixed flowers. It was so nice to see her face light up when I handed them to her. Flowers can be such a simple yet meaningful gift. Do any flowers have a special meaning in your country? Yes, definitely! In my country, different flowers symbolize various emotions and occasions. For example, lilies are often associated with purity and are commonly used in weddings, while chrysanthemums represent longevity and are used during memorial services. Understanding these meanings adds a deeper layer to the way we appreciate flowers. Why do you think women like flowers more than men? I think it’s partly cultural and societal. Flowers are often associated with femininity and beauty, which might lead to women feeling a stronger connection to them. Additionally, women are generally more expressive about their emotions, and flowers can serve as a beautiful way to convey feelings. However, I believe that many men appreciate flowers just as much, even if they don't express it as openly.   Food   1.       What’s your favourite food? My favorite food has to be pasta, especially when it’s cooked with a rich tomato sauce and lots of fresh herbs. I love how versatile it is; you can pair it with so many different ingredients, whether it’s seafood, vegetables, or cheese. Plus, it’s comforting and filling, which makes it perfect for any occasion. 2.       Have you always liked the same food? I wouldn't say I’ve always liked the same food. My tastes have evolved over the years. As a child, I was really into simple things like pizza and burgers, but as I grew up, I started to appreciate more complex flavors and healthier options. I think it's great how our palates can change and adapt over time! 3.       Is there any food you dislike? Yes, there are definitely foods I dislike! For example, I’m not a fan of olives. I find their taste too strong and briny for my liking. I’ve tried them in various dishes, but they just don’t appeal to me. It’s funny how some foods can be so loved by many but just don’t sit well with you. 4.       What is a common meal in your country? A common meal in my country is rice and curry. It's a staple dish that can vary greatly depending on the region, with different spices and ingredients used. It’s typically served with vegetables and sometimes meat or fish. This dish brings everyone together, and it’s a real comfort food for many of us. 5.       Do you have a healthy diet? I try to maintain a healthy diet as much as possible. I focus on incorporating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into my meals. However, I do enjoy indulging in treats every now and then. I believe in balance, so while I aim to eat healthily, I don’t restrict myself too much. Life’s too short not to enjoy good food! 6.       What do you think of fast food? Fast food can be quite convenient, especially when you’re on the go or don’t have time to cook. That said, I think it’s important to consume it in moderation. While it can be tasty, it's often high in calories, salt, and unhealthy fats. I prefer to save fast food for an occasional treat rather than making it a regular part of my diet.   Going Out   1.       Do you often go out in the evenings? I do enjoy going out in the evenings, but it really depends on my week. I’d say I go out about two or three times a week, whether it’s for dinner, catching up with friends, or attending events. It’s a nice way to unwind after a long day. 2.       What do you like to do when you go out? When I go out, I love exploring new restaurants or cafes. I’m a huge fan of trying different cuisines and experiencing the atmosphere of various places. Sometimes, I also enjoy going to live music events or just hanging out in parks, especially if the weather’s nice. It’s all about making the most of the evening! 3.       Do you prefer going out on your own or with friends? I generally prefer going out with friends. There’s something special about sharing experiences, whether it’s trying out a new dish or enjoying a fun night out. Plus, it gives us a chance to catch up and create memories together. That said, I don’t mind solo outings occasionally; it can be nice to have some time to myself. 4.       How often do you go out in a week? Like I mentioned earlier, I usually go out about two to three times a week. It varies depending on my schedule and whether there are any events happening. If there's something interesting going on, I might go out more often. It’s all about balancing social life and personal time. 5.       Where do most young people like to go out in your country? Most young people in my country tend to gravitate toward trendy cafes, restaurants, and bars. Many also enjoy nightlife spots like clubs or live music venues. Parks and outdoor spaces are also popular, especially during the warmer months. It’s really about finding places that have a lively atmosphere where you can hang out with friends.   Happiness 1.       Are you a happy person? I’d say I’m generally a happy person. I try to focus on the positives in life and appreciate the little things. Of course, like everyone else, I have my ups and downs, but I find joy in everyday moments and in spending time with loved ones. 2.       What usually makes you happy or unhappy? Spending quality time with family and friends really makes me happy. Whether it’s a fun outing or just a cozy night in, those moments bring me joy. On the flip side, I tend to feel unhappy when I’m overwhelmed with stress or when there’s conflict in my relationships. I find that open communication and taking breaks helps me manage those feelings. 3.       Does the weather ever affect how you feel? Absolutely! I’ve noticed that sunny days tend to lift my spirits, making me feel more energetic and motivated. Conversely, gloomy, rainy weather can sometimes put me in a bit of a funk. I try to combat that by engaging in indoor activities that I enjoy, like reading or watching movies, but I do feel a noticeable difference in my mood with the weather. 4.       What makes you smile? A lot of things make me smile! Watching funny videos or spending time with my pets always brings a grin to my face. I also love receiving unexpected compliments or messages from friends; it’s those little surprises that brighten my day. And of course, seeing someone I care about happy is a guaranteed way to make me smile. 5.       Do you think people in your country are generally happy people? I think it really depends on the individual, but overall, I believe people in my country have a pretty positive outlook on life. There’s a strong sense of community and support among friends and family, which contributes to happiness. However, like everywhere else, there are challenges that can impact overall well-being. Many people strive to find balance and happiness in their lives, despite those challenges.   Hobbies   1.       Do you have a hobby? Yes, I do! One of my main hobbies is photography. I love capturing moments, whether it’s landscapes, candid shots of friends, or street photography. It’s a great way to express myself and see the world from different perspectives. 2.       What equipment do you need for it? For photography, I primarily use a DSLR camera, along with a few lenses for different types of shots. I also find that having a sturdy tripod is essential for landscape photography, especially in low-light situations. Additionally, editing software on my computer helps me enhance the photos and bring out the best in them. 3.       Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people? Absolutely! Sharing hobbies can create wonderful connections and strengthen friendships. For instance, I often go on photo walks with friends who also enjoy photography, and we share tips and ideas. It makes the experience more enjoyable and can lead to new inspirations. Plus, it’s always fun to see how others interpret the same subject. 4.       Did you have a hobby as a child? Yes, I did! As a child, I was really into drawing and painting. I spent hours doodling and experimenting with colors. It was a fantastic way to express my creativity, and I think it laid the foundation for my appreciation of visual arts today. 5.       What hobbies are popular in your country? In my country, a variety of hobbies are popular. Sports, especially football and cricket, are a big deal, with many people playing in local clubs or just for fun with friends. Crafting and DIY projects are also gaining traction, as people enjoy creating handmade items. Additionally, reading is a beloved pastime for many, with book clubs becoming quite popular. 6.       Why do you think people have hobbies? Hobbies are essential for personal fulfillment and relaxation. They provide an escape from daily routines and stresses, allowing people to pursue their passions and interests. Engaging in a hobby can also boost creativity, improve mental health, and offer a sense of achievement. Ultimately, they enrich our lives and help us connect with others who share similar interests.   Internet   1.       How often do you go online? I go online several times a day, especially since I use the internet for various tasks like studying, staying connected with friends, and even unwinding with some entertainment. It’s become a part of my daily routine. 2.       What do you use the internet for? I use the internet for a bunch of things. Primarily, I research for my studies, looking up articles and videos related to my subjects. I also enjoy streaming music and shows, connecting with friends on social media, and browsing websites related to my hobbies, like photography and art. 3.       How do you get online? I usually get online using my laptop at home. I also have a smartphone that I use when I'm out and about. The internet connection is pretty reliable, so I can access everything I need without too many interruptions. 4.       Do you have your own computer? Yes, I do have my own computer. It’s a laptop, which I find super convenient for both studying and leisure activities. Having my own device makes it easier to manage my time and resources effectively. 5.       What’s your favourite website? One of my favorite websites has to be YouTube. I love the variety of content available, from educational channels to travel vlogs and DIY tutorials. It’s a great source of inspiration and entertainment for me. 6.       Do you think children should be allowed unsupervised access to the internet? That’s a tricky question! While I believe children should have some access to the internet to explore and learn, I think unsupervised access can be risky. There’s so much content out there that may not be suitable for them. It’s essential for parents or guardians to guide their internet use, helping them understand online safety and the importance of being cautious about what they share and view.   Languages   How many foreign languages do you speak? I speak two foreign languages fluently: English and Spanish. I started learning English from a young age, and I picked up Spanish during my high school years. Each language has opened up new cultural experiences for me, which I really value. When did you start learning your first foreign language? I began learning English in primary school, around the age of six. It was exciting to learn new words and phrases, and I remember being captivated by English songs and cartoons. That early exposure really helped me develop a strong foundation. How many foreign languages do children in your country learn at school? In my country, most children learn at least one foreign language in school, often starting in primary education. Many schools offer English as the primary foreign language, but some also provide options like French or Spanish, depending on the institution. Do you think it is important to learn a foreign language? Absolutely! Learning a foreign language is incredibly important. It not only enhances communication skills but also broadens cultural understanding and fosters empathy. In today’s globalized world, being able to speak more than one language can open up numerous opportunities, both professionally and personally.   Leisure Time 1.       What is your favourite leisure activity? My favorite leisure activity is definitely reading. I love getting lost in a good book, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. There’s something magical about being able to dive into different worlds and experience various perspectives. It’s a great way to unwind and escape the stresses of everyday life. 2.       What did you enjoy doing in your free time as a child? As a child, I really enjoyed playing outside with my friends. We would ride our bikes, play sports, and have adventures in the park. I also loved reading stories and drawing, which allowed me to express my creativity. Those carefree days spent outdoors are some of my fondest memories. 3.       Do you prefer to spend your free time with other people or alone? I enjoy a bit of both, but I tend to lean more towards spending time with others. Socializing with friends and family can be really fulfilling, and it creates great memories. However, I also appreciate my alone time when I can recharge and enjoy activities like reading or watching movies. 4.       What is a common leisure activity in your country? A common leisure activity in my country is gathering for barbecues or picnics, especially during the warmer months. It’s a fantastic way for families and friends to come together, enjoy good food, and relax in nature. You’ll often find people grilling in parks or having beach outings on weekends. 5.       Do most people in your country get two days off a week? Yes, most people in my country typically get two days off a week, usually Saturday and Sunday. This time is often used for relaxation, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in hobbies. It’s essential for maintaining a good work-life balance and helps people recharge for the upcoming week. 6.       Do you think leisure time is important? Absolutely! Leisure time is crucial for mental and physical well-being. It allows individuals to relax, pursue their interests, and connect with others. Engaging in leisure activities can reduce stress, boost creativity, and improve overall happiness. I think everyone should make a conscious effort to include leisure time in their lives.   Music   1.       Do you like music? I absolutely love music! It’s such an integral part of my life. Whether I’m working, relaxing, or exercising, having music playing in the background just enhances the experience. It can uplift my mood, help me focus, or even take me back to special memories. 2.       What’s your favourite type of music? My favorite type of music is definitely indie rock. I love the authenticity and emotion that often come through in the lyrics and melodies. There’s something refreshing about the sound, and I enjoy discovering new artists within the genre. I also appreciate how diverse indie rock can be, blending different influences and styles. 3.       Can you sing? I can hold a tune, but I wouldn’t say I’m a great singer. I enjoy singing along to my favorite songs in the shower or car, but I haven’t had any formal training. It’s more of a fun outlet for me rather than a serious talent. 4.       Did you learn music at school? Yes, I did have the opportunity to learn music at school. We had music classes where we learned about different instruments, music theory, and even some basic singing. It was a fun experience that gave me a deeper appreciation for music, although I didn’t pursue it further after school. 5.       If you could learn a musical instrument, what would it be? If I could learn any musical instrument, I’d love to play the guitar. It’s such a versatile instrument, and I think it would be amazing to strum along to my favorite songs or even write my own music. Plus, it seems like a great way to connect with others, whether at gatherings or just jamming with friends. 6.       Do you think music is important? Definitely! Music plays a vital role in our lives and cultures. It can bring people together, express emotions that words sometimes can't convey, and even serve as a form of therapy. Music influences our moods and can be a powerful way to communicate and connect with others. I believe everyone should have music as part of their life in some form.   Neighbours & Neighbourhood 1.       Do you like your neighbours? Yes, I do like my neighbors! We have a friendly rapport, and it's nice to know that there's a sense of community around us. We often chat when we see each other, and there have been times when we've helped each other out, which adds a layer of comfort and trust. 2.       Are neighbours usually close to each other in your country? I n my country, it really depends on the area. In some neighborhoods, people are quite close and form strong bonds, often celebrating festivals together or helping one another out. However, in urban settings, people tend to be more reserved and may not know their neighbors as well. It can vary widely from place to place. 3.       What is your neighbourhood like? My neighborhood is a mix of residential and green spaces. It’s relatively quiet with tree-lined streets and parks where families often gather. There are some small shops and cafes nearby, which adds to the charm. It’s a nice balance of tranquility and accessibility, making it a pleasant place to live. 4.       Do you think your neighbourhood is a good place for children? I believe my neighborhood is great for children! There are plenty of parks and playgrounds, as well as a strong sense of community. Many families live here, so there are other kids for them to play with. Plus, the schools in the area have a good reputation, which is a huge plus for parents. 5.       How could your neighbourhood be improved? One improvement could be enhancing public transportation options. While it's fairly easy to get around, having more frequent bus or train services would make it even better. Additionally, creating more recreational areas or community centers could encourage more social interactions among residents and provide spaces for events. 6.       Do you think it is important to have a good relationship with your neighbours? Absolutely! Having a good relationship with your neighbors can create a sense of security and belonging. It fosters a supportive environment where people look out for one another, which is invaluable. Plus, those little connections can lead to friendships and a more vibrant community overall.   Newspapers   1.       How do you usually get your news? I usually get my news online. I find it convenient to check various news websites and apps on my phone. Social media also plays a big role; I follow trusted news outlets and get updates in real time, which keeps me informed about current events. 2.       Do you often read the newspapers? I don't read newspapers as often as I used to. I prefer the immediacy of online news, but I do enjoy picking up a physical newspaper occasionally, especially on weekends. There’s something satisfying about flipping through the pages with a cup of coffee. 3.       What kind of news do you usually follow? I typically follow a mix of news. I’m interested in local events, technology advancements, and health-related stories. I also keep an eye on international news, especially if it involves significant global developments that could impact us. 4.       How do most people get the news in your country? In my country, most people get their news online, similar to me. Traditional media like television and radio still have their audiences, but digital platforms have taken the lead, especially among younger generations. Social media is also a huge factor in how news spreads, for better or worse. 5.       Do you think international news is important? Definitely! International news is crucial because it helps us understand global issues and how they might affect us locally. In today’s interconnected world, being aware of international events allows us to see the bigger picture and promotes empathy and informed discussions.   Noise   1.       Do you live in a noisy area? I wouldn’t say I live in a particularly noisy area, but there are definitely times when it gets a bit hectic. Living near a main road means I hear the occasional traffic noise, especially during rush hour. However, it's not overwhelming, and I’ve grown used to it over time. 2.       What kinds of sounds do you hear on a daily basis? On a daily basis, I hear a mix of sounds. The most common ones are cars passing by, birds chirping in the morning, and sometimes children playing outside. Occasionally, I hear the hum of nearby construction, which can be a bit distracting. 3.       Where do you go to spend time in peace and quiet? To escape the noise, I often go to the local park. It’s a lovely spot where I can unwind, read a book, or just enjoy nature. The sounds of rustling leaves and distant laughter create a soothing atmosphere, which is perfect for some relaxation. 4.       Are there any sounds which you think are pleasant? Absolutely! I find sounds like rain falling or soft music playing to be incredibly pleasant. They create a calming environment and can really help me unwind after a long day. I also enjoy the sound of waves crashing if I’m near the beach; it’s so soothing. 5.       Do you have any noisy friends? Yes, I do have a couple of friends who can be quite noisy! They’re always full of energy and love to joke around, which can lead to some loud conversations, especially when we’re all together. While it can be a bit overwhelming at times, I really appreciate their vibrant personalities; they definitely bring a lot of fun to our gatherings!   Patience Are you a patient person? I’d say I’m generally quite patient, especially in situations where I know it’s important to wait, like helping someone learn something new. However, like everyone, I have my moments! Do you ever get impatient? Yes, there are times when I do get impatient, particularly when things are moving slowly or if I'm in a hurry. For instance, waiting in long lines can sometimes test my patience, especially if I'm pressed for time. When was the last time you lost your patience? The last time I lost my patience was when I was stuck in traffic for over an hour. It was really frustrating, especially since I had plans that I was going to be late for. I ended up taking a deep breath and trying to distract myself with some music. Which person in your family is the most patient? I’d say my grandmother is the most patient person in our family. She always takes her time to listen and offer advice without rushing anyone. Her calm demeanor really helps in stressful situations, and I admire that quality in her.   Pets Do you have a pet? Yes, I have a dog named Max. He’s a golden retriever and is just the sweetest companion. Having him around brings so much joy to my life. Do you like animals? Absolutely! I’ve always had a soft spot for animals. They can be incredibly comforting, and I love how each species has its own unique personality. What’s your favourite animal? My favorite animal has to be dolphins. They’re so intelligent and playful, plus there’s something really mesmerizing about how they move in the water. I’d love to see them in the wild one day! What is a popular pet to have in your country? In my country, dogs and cats are definitely the most popular pets. People often choose them for companionship, and they seem to fit well into family life. Did you have a pet as a child? Yes, I had a cat when I was a child. Her name was Whiskers, and she was quite a character! I have so many fond memories of playing with her and caring for her. Why do people have pets? People have pets for a variety of reasons. Many enjoy the companionship and unconditional love they provide. Pets can also help reduce stress and bring a sense of joy and responsibility into someone’s life. Plus, they often become part of the family!   Reading Do you often read? Yes, I try to read regularly. I find it a great way to relax and escape into different worlds. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, I love getting lost in a good book. What is your favourite kind of book to read? I’m particularly fond of historical fiction. I enjoy how it weaves real events and characters into imaginative narratives. It’s fascinating to learn about the past while being entertained at the same time. Do you often read newspapers? I don’t read newspapers as frequently as I used to, but I do try to keep up with the news online. I find it more convenient to catch up on current events that way. Do you have any e-books? Yes, I have quite a few e-books. They’re super convenient for traveling or when I just want to read without carrying around heavy books. Plus, I love how I can adjust the font size! What books did you read as a child? As a child, I was really into adventure stories, especially those by Enid Blyton. The Famous Five series was a favorite of mine. I loved the idea of going on thrilling adventures with friends. Do you think it is important to encourage children to read? Definitely! Encouraging children to read opens up their minds and helps them develop language skills. It also fosters imagination and empathy, which are crucial as they grow up. I think creating a love for reading at an early age can have a lifelong impact.   Shopping Do you like shopping? I do enjoy shopping, but it really depends on what I'm shopping for. If it's for something I need or want, I find it quite exciting. However, I can get a bit overwhelmed in big shopping malls. What’s your favourite shop? My favorite shop has to be a local bookstore. I love browsing through the shelves, discovering new titles, and sometimes getting lost in a cozy corner with a good read. It’s a peaceful place for me. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others? I generally prefer shopping alone. It allows me to take my time, think things through, and make decisions without feeling rushed. However, I do enjoy shopping with friends occasionally, especially for clothes or gifts. What kinds of shops are there where you live? In my area, there’s a mix of everything—from large supermarkets and specialty shops to boutiques and cafes. We also have some amazing local markets that sell fresh produce and handmade goods, which I love visiting. Have you ever bought anything online? Yes, I’ve bought quite a few things online, especially when it comes to books or tech gadgets. It’s so convenient, and I love the variety available. Plus, online shopping saves me a trip to the store. Do you think men and women have different opinions about shopping? I think there can be some differences in opinions and preferences when it comes to shopping. Generally, women might enjoy the social aspect of shopping more, while men might view it as a task to get done quickly. But of course, it really varies from person to person!   Sport Do you like sport? Yes, I really enjoy sports! They’re not only exciting to watch but also a great way to stay active. I find that playing or watching sports can be a great stress reliever and brings people together. What’s your favourite sport? My favorite sport is definitely basketball. I love the fast pace and the teamwork involved. There’s something thrilling about the energy of a good game, whether I’m playing or watching. Do you often watch sport on TV? I do watch sports on TV, especially during major events like the NBA playoffs or the Olympics. It’s a great way to follow my favorite teams and players. Plus, watching live games with friends makes it even more enjoyable. Did you play sport as a child? Yes, I played several sports when I was a child, including soccer and tennis. I was quite active in school sports teams. Those experiences really helped me develop teamwork skills and made my childhood a lot of fun. What is the most popular sport in your country? In my country, football (soccer) is by far the most popular sport. People are incredibly passionate about it, and the local leagues have a massive following. Major tournaments, like the World Cup, really bring the nation together. How do most people in your country keep fit? Most people in my country keep fit through a variety of activities. Many enjoy going to the gym, jogging, or participating in group fitness classes. Outdoor activities like hiking or cycling are also quite popular, especially during the warmer months.   TV Do you often watch TV? I wouldn’t say I watch TV every day, but I do enjoy it a few times a week. It’s a great way to unwind after a long day. I usually catch up on my favorite shows or watch a movie to relax. What sorts of things do you watch on TV? I’m into a mix of things, really. I love drama series and documentaries, especially ones that delve into history or science. I also enjoy comedies for some light-hearted entertainment. If there’s a good film on, I’m all for it! What is your favourite TV program? Right now, my favorite TV program is a drama series that explores complex characters and their relationships. The storytelling is really compelling, and I appreciate how it tackles various social issues. I find myself really invested in the characters' journeys. Do you ever watch foreign programs or films? Yes, I do! I really enjoy watching foreign films and series, particularly those from Europe and Asia. They offer different perspectives and storytelling styles, which I find fascinating. Plus, it’s a nice way to pick up on different cultures and languages. What did you watch on TV when you were a child? As a child, I watched a lot of animated shows and cartoons. I loved anything that was adventurous or had a bit of humor. Shows like Tom and Jerry  and Pokémon  were my favorites. They were just so entertaining and fun! Do you think children should watch TV? I think watching TV can be beneficial for children if it’s done in moderation. It can be educational and expose them to different ideas and cultures. However, it's important to ensure they watch age-appropriate content and balance it with other activities, like playing outside or reading.   Transport How did you get here today? I came here by car. It’s usually the most convenient way for me, especially since I had some things to carry. The traffic was pretty manageable, which is always a plus! What is your favourite mode of transport? I’d say my favorite mode of transport is cycling. There's something really refreshing about riding a bike. It keeps me active, and I love the feeling of the wind on my face. Plus, it's environmentally friendly! Do you ever use public transport? Yes, I do use public transport from time to time. It's really handy when I want to avoid the hassle of parking or when I’m going to areas where driving isn’t practical. I find it quite convenient for commuting and exploring the city. Do you like the transport system in your country? Overall, I think the transport system in my country is pretty good. There’s a decent network of buses and trains, and it makes getting around quite easy. However, I do think some areas could benefit from more frequent services, especially during peak hours. What is the difference between taking a bus and taking a train? There are a few differences between the two. Buses are usually more flexible with routes and can take you to places that might not be accessible by train. They often make more stops, which can be both a pro and a con, depending on your schedule. On the other hand, trains tend to be faster and more comfortable for longer distances, and they often run on a set schedule, which can be more reliable. Overall, it depends on where I’m going and how quickly I want to get there!   Weather 1.       What’s the weather like today? Today, the weather is quite lovely! It's sunny with a few fluffy clouds in the sky, and the temperature is just right—around 20 degrees Celsius. It's one of those days that makes you want to be outside, maybe go for a walk or have a picnic. 2.       What’s your favourite weather? I really enjoy mild, sunny weather. There's something uplifting about a bright day with a gentle breeze. It makes outdoor activities so much more enjoyable. I also love those crisp autumn days when the leaves change color; it adds a special charm to everything. 3.       Do you like the weather in your country? Overall, I do like the weather in my country. We have a good mix of seasons, which means we get to experience everything from sunny summers to snowy winters. However, I wish we had a bit more sunshine in the winter; it can get quite gloomy! 4.       Is the weather the same in all parts of your country? Not at all! The weather can vary quite a bit from one region to another. For instance, coastal areas tend to be milder and more humid, while inland regions can get extremely hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. It’s fascinating how diverse the weather is across the country. 5.       Does the weather ever affect the way you feel? Definitely! I find that sunny days tend to lift my mood, while gloomy, rainy days can sometimes make me feel a bit sluggish. I think it’s natural to feel more energetic and positive when the sun is shining. I also appreciate cozy days when it’s raining outside, as they give me an excuse to relax indoors. 6.       Does the weather in your country ever affect transportation? Yes, the weather can have a significant impact on transportation. For example, heavy snow in winter often leads to delays in public transport and can make driving dangerous. Similarly, heavy rain can cause flooding, which disrupts travel. It’s always wise to check the weather before heading out, especially during extreme conditions. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Cozy Comfortable and warm আরামদায়ক "It's a cozy little place not far from my home." Ambiance The character and atmosphere of a place পরিবেশ "I love it because of its warm ambiance and friendly staff." Irresistible Too attractive or appealing to be resisted প্রতিরোধ করার অক্ষম "The aroma of freshly baked pastries is irresistible." Unwind To relax after a period of stress or tension বিশ্রাম নেওয়া "It’s a perfect spot to unwind, whether I’m catching up with friends or enjoying some time alone." Reflect To think carefully and deeply about something চিন্তা করা "It gives me a chance to relax and reflect." Sipping To drink something slowly and in small amounts অল্প অল্প করে পান করা "There’s something special about sipping coffee while watching the world go by." Unique menu items Distinctive and original food or drink offerings অনন্য মেনু আইটেম "Unique menu items or specialty drinks can attract customers." Foot traffic The number of people who walk in a particular area পথচারীর সংখ্যা "Places near parks or busy streets tend to get more foot traffic." Familiarity The quality of being well known or easily recognized পরিচিতি "They know what to expect in terms of quality and taste, which can be comforting." Consistency The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way ধারাবাহিকতা "Larger chains often have convenient locations and extended hours, making them a reliable choice." Impressive Having a strong effect on the mind or feelings মুগ্ধকর "The cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, providing breathtaking views that seem endless." Awe-inspiring Causing a feeling of great admiration and wonder বিস্ময়কর "The scenery is truly awe-inspiring." Peace A state of tranquility or quiet শান্তি "There’s a sense of peace that washes over you when you’re standing there." Self-esteem Confidence in one’s worth or abilities আত্মসম্মান "Some products can be quite effective and enhance self-esteem." Emotional marketing Marketing that aims to evoke an emotional response আবেগপূর্ণ বিপণন "The beauty industry relies heavily on emotional marketing." Celebrity endorsements Promoting a product by well-known personalities সেলিব্রিটির সমর্থন "They use captivating visuals, celebrity endorsements, and social media influencers to connect with consumers." Impulse purchases Unplanned buying decisions made quickly আকস্মিক ক্রয় "This approach creates a desire to buy and often leads to impulse purchases." Unrealistic standards Expectations that are not achievable or practical অবাস্তব মানদণ্ড "Exposure to beauty product advertisements can create unrealistic standards." Vitality The state of being strong and active প্রাণশক্তি "Youth is often viewed as a time of vitality and energy." Preferential treatment Favoring someone over others in a way that is not fair পক্ষপাতমূলক আচরণ "People often receive preferential treatment based on their appearance." Cultural shifts Changes in the values and norms of a society সাংস্কৃতিক পরিবর্তন "Society's beauty standards are influenced by various factors, including cultural shifts." Diversity and inclusivity Embracing different backgrounds, perspectives, and identities বৈচিত্র্য এবং অন্তর্ভুক্তি "As people advocate for diversity and inclusivity, we’re beginning to see a broader definition of beauty."

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Important Topics with Answers for 2024-25 Questions and Answers IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics & Questions Here is a list of common topics and questions for IELTS Speaking Part 2, also known as: “The Talk” This is a face-to-face conversation with the examiner that lasts 3-4 minutes. You’ll receive a topic card (cue card) and have 1 minute to prepare. After that, you’ll need to speak for 1-2 minutes. As soon as you’re given the card, paper, and pen, start organizing your thoughts. The examiner will tell you when to begin, and you should try to speak for the full time. Most topics focus on personal stories or memorable experiences. Common themes include: an object, a person, a place, an event, or an activity. Below are some examples to help with preparation. Art (object) Describe a piece of art you like. You should say: what the work of art is when you first saw it what you know about it and explain why you like it.   One piece of art that I really admire is "Starry Night"  by Vincent van Gogh. I first came across this iconic painting during a visit to a museum a few years back, and it instantly captivated me.   The painting features a swirling night sky filled with vibrant blues and yellows, showcasing a small village under the stars. What I love about it is the way van Gogh captures emotion through his brushstrokes. He painted it while staying in an asylum, and you can really feel the turbulence and beauty of his thoughts reflected in the artwork.   I’ve learned that this piece was created in 1889 and is often considered a testament to van Gogh's genius. The way he conveys movement in the sky gives it a dreamlike quality, which I find incredibly mesmerizing. It’s fascinating to think that a piece created over a century ago can still resonate so deeply with people today.   What draws me to this painting is not just its beauty but also the story behind it. It represents the struggle of an artist grappling with mental health, yet finding solace in creativity. Every time I look at it, I’m reminded of the importance of expressing emotions, no matter how turbulent they may be. Plus, the vibrant colors and swirling forms bring a sense of wonder and inspiration, making it a truly timeless piece.   Book (object) Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: what kind of book it is what it is about what sort of people would enjoy it and explain why you liked it.   A book I recently read is "The Midnight Library"  by Matt Haig. It’s a fascinating blend of fiction and philosophical reflection, diving deep into themes of choices, regrets, and the infinite possibilities of life. The story revolves around a woman named Nora Seed, who finds herself in a unique library after contemplating her life choices. Each book in this library represents a different version of her life—what her life could have been had she made different decisions. As she explores these alternate realities, she grapples with her regrets and discovers what truly matters to her. I believe this book would appeal to a wide range of readers, particularly those who enjoy thought-provoking narratives. Anyone who’s ever pondered “what if” scenarios in their own life would find themselves resonating with Nora’s journey. It’s also perfect for fans of magical realism, as the concept of the library and alternate lives adds a whimsical yet profound layer to the story. What I particularly liked about "The Midnight Library" was how it encourages self-reflection and acceptance. Haig’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex ideas about life choices relatable. The emotional depth of the characters, especially Nora’s struggles, really struck a chord with me. It left me contemplating my own decisions and the beauty of life's imperfections, reminding me that it’s never too late to find meaning and happiness, no matter the circumstances. Overall, it was an inspiring read that I would highly recommend! Communication (event/occasion) Describe a piece of advice you recently received. You should say: when this happened who gave you the advice what the advice was and explain how you felt about the advice.   Recently, I received some invaluable advice from my mentor at work during a one-on-one meeting. This happened just a few weeks ago when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with a project deadline approaching. I was struggling to balance my workload, and I felt a bit lost about how to prioritize my tasks effectively. My mentor, who's been in the industry for many years, advised me to break my tasks down into smaller, more manageable chunks. She suggested creating a priority list and tackling one task at a time instead of trying to juggle everything at once. This approach, she explained, not only helps reduce stress but also makes it easier to track progress. At first, I was a bit skeptical because I’d always tried to do everything at once. However, after giving it a shot, I found it incredibly liberating. I felt more organized and focused, and I could see how much I could accomplish in a shorter time. This advice really hit home for me; it’s like a light bulb went off, and I realized that I often put too much pressure on myself by trying to do too much at once. Overall, I really appreciated this guidance. It was a reminder that sometimes, we need to step back and reassess how we’re approaching our work. Since then, I've been applying this technique regularly, and it’s made a significant difference in my productivity and mental clarity. I’m genuinely grateful for that moment of insight, and it’s something I’ll carry with me in the future. Daily Routine (event/occasion) Describe a time of the day you like. You should say: what time of day it is what you do at that time who you are usually with and explain why you like it. One time of day that I really enjoy is early morning , around 6:30 AM . There’s something magical about this hour that sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. At that time, I love to take a brisk walk in the nearby park. The world is still waking up, and the air feels fresh and crisp. I often listen to my favorite music or podcasts while soaking in the tranquil surroundings. The birds are chirping, and there's a beautiful calmness that’s hard to find later in the day. Occasionally, I bump into a few neighbors who are also out for a stroll, and we exchange friendly greetings, which adds to the warmth of the moment. What I particularly appreciate about early mornings is the sense of solitude and peace they bring. It's my time to reflect and set my intentions for the day ahead. I find that starting the day with some physical activity clears my mind and energizes me, making me more productive throughout the day. I also enjoy this time because it allows me to reconnect with myself before the hustle and bustle begins. The stillness of the morning creates a perfect backdrop for mindfulness, and it’s a time when I can gather my thoughts without distractions. Overall, the early morning has become a cherished part of my daily routine, and it truly makes a difference in how I approach my day. Embarrassment  (event/occasion) Describe a time you were embarrassed. You should say: when it was who you were with what happened and how you coped afterwards   A time I felt really embarrassed was during my first presentation at university, about a year ago. I was in a seminar room with my classmates, and we were all supposed to present our research projects to the group. I was pretty nervous because it was my first time speaking in front of a large audience. As I started my presentation, I noticed my hands were shaking a bit. About halfway through, I completely lost my train of thought. My mind went blank, and I couldn’t remember the key points I had prepared. I stood there, fumbling with my notes, while my classmates looked at me, some even trying to encourage me with nods. It felt like an eternity, and I could feel my face turning red. After that awkward moment, I managed to take a deep breath and gather myself. I quickly looked at my notes, found my place, and continued. Thankfully, my classmates were supportive, and I finished the presentation. Even though it didn’t go as smoothly as I’d hoped, I learned a lot from that experience. Once it was over, I couldn’t help but laugh at myself. I shared my embarrassment with a few friends afterward, and we all had a good chuckle about it. I realized that everyone has moments like this, and it’s a part of learning and growing. I also made a point to practice more for future presentations and even started joining a public speaking group. This helped me build my confidence, and now I feel much more comfortable speaking in front of others. So, in a way, that embarrassing moment turned out to be a valuable lesson for me.   Exercise (activity) Describe an exercise you know. You should say: what it is how it is done when you first tried it what kind of people it is suitable for and explain why you think it is a good exercise. One exercise that I really enjoy and find effective is yoga . It’s a fantastic practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, making it a holistic workout for both the body and mind. Yoga involves a series of poses or asanas, which you perform while focusing on your breath. To do a basic session, you usually start with a few minutes of deep breathing to center yourself, followed by a warm-up. Then, you move through various poses like downward dog, warrior pose, and child’s pose, holding each position for a few breaths. It’s important to maintain proper alignment and listen to your body throughout the practice. I first tried yoga about two years ago  when I was looking for a way to relieve stress and improve my flexibility. A friend invited me to a beginner’s class, and I was instantly hooked. I loved how it allowed me to unwind and focus on my body. Yoga is suitable for a wide range of people, from complete beginners to those who are more advanced. It can be adapted for all fitness levels, so whether you’re young, elderly, fit, or just starting to get into shape, there’s a style of yoga that can benefit you. I think yoga is a great exercise for several reasons. First, it promotes flexibility and strength, which are crucial for overall fitness. Second, it helps reduce stress and anxiety through its emphasis on mindfulness and breathing techniques. I often find that I leave a yoga class feeling rejuvenated and more centered. Plus, it can be practiced almost anywhere, whether in a studio, at home, or even outdoors, making it accessible for everyone. Overall, yoga is a wonderful way to enhance both physical health and mental well-being. Family (person) Describe a member of the your family you get on well with. You should say: who it is what relationship you have to that person what that person is like what you do together and explain why you get on so well.   One family member I really get on well with is my younger sister , Sara. We have a close bond, and I often think of her as my confidante and best friend. Sara is an energetic and cheerful person with a great sense of humor. She’s always full of ideas and loves to make people laugh. Despite being younger, she has this incredible knack for seeing the bright side of things, which I really admire. We share a lot of common interests, like watching movies and exploring new places, which makes our time together enjoyable. We often spend weekends hanging out, whether it’s going to the movies or just chilling at home binge-watching our favorite series. We also love to cook together; it’s become a bit of a tradition for us to experiment with new recipes. This not only gives us a chance to bond but also to share a few laughs, especially when things don’t go quite as planned in the kitchen! I think what makes our relationship special is the open communication we have. We can talk about anything without fear of judgment, and I really appreciate her honesty. She’s always there to lend a listening ear when I need to vent, and I do the same for her. Overall, our shared interests and mutual support really help us connect. I cherish the moments we spend together, and I know that our relationship will only grow stronger as we continue to navigate life side by side.   Gift  (object) Describe a gift you recently gave to someone. You should say: who you gave it to what kind of person he/she is what the gift was what occasion the gift was for and explain why you chose that gift.   Recently, I gave a personalized photo album  to my best friend, Mia, for her birthday. Mia is an incredibly thoughtful and creative person who values memories and the little things in life. She always has a smile on her face and brings a positive vibe wherever she goes. The photo album I chose was a custom one, filled with pictures of our adventures together over the past few years. I added little notes and captions next to the photos, reminiscing about the fun times we’ve had, like our road trips, movie nights, and spontaneous outings. I wanted to make it special and reflect our friendship. The occasion was her 30th birthday , a milestone that she was quite excited about. I felt it was important to celebrate this significant moment in a meaningful way, and I knew she’d appreciate something personal rather than just a store-bought gift. I chose the photo album because Mia loves capturing moments and cherishes the memories we’ve made together. I thought this gift would not only be a lovely keepsake but also a way for her to look back on all the great times we’ve shared. It’s easy to forget how precious those moments can be, and I wanted to remind her of the beautiful journey we’ve had as friends. When I presented it to her, her reaction was priceless. She was genuinely touched and spent a long time flipping through the pages, laughing and recalling each memory. Seeing her so happy made me realize that thoughtful gifts like this can create lasting memories, and it reinforced the bond we share.   Hobby  (activity) Describe an interesting hobby. You should say: what it is what kind of people do it how it is done and explain why you think it is interesting.   One interesting hobby that I find captivating is birdwatching . This activity involves observing and identifying different bird species in their natural habitats, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from kids to retirees. It tends to attract nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and those who appreciate the tranquility that comes with spending time outdoors. Birdwatching is done in various ways, depending on the location and the observer's preferences. Many people like to go to parks, nature reserves, or even their backyards equipped with binoculars and field guides. Some birdwatchers use apps or online databases to help identify different species by their songs or calls. Others might join local birdwatching clubs, where they participate in organized trips to specific sites known for their diverse bird populations. What I find particularly interesting about this hobby is the blend of patience and excitement it entails. You have to be quiet and still, often waiting for long periods to catch a glimpse of a rare bird. But when you do spot something unique, like a vibrant blue jay or a majestic eagle, the thrill is incredibly rewarding. It’s not just about seeing the birds; it's about connecting with nature, appreciating the beauty of wildlife, and sometimes even learning about conservation efforts. Additionally, birdwatching can be quite social, allowing enthusiasts to share their experiences, stories, and even their favorite spots for sightings. I think it’s fascinating how this hobby encourages a deeper understanding of the environment and fosters a sense of community among its practitioners. Overall, birdwatching offers a unique way to engage with the world around us, making it a truly enriching pastime.   Internet  (object) Describe a useful website. You should say: what it is how often you visit it what kind of site it is what kind of information it offers and explain why you think it is useful.   A really useful website I frequently visit is Khan Academy . It’s an educational platform that offers a wealth of resources for students of all ages. I usually check it out a few times a week, especially when I need to brush up on specific subjects or concepts. Khan Academy is a free online learning platform that provides courses in a wide variety of subjects, including math, science, history, and even arts and computer programming. The site features instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that helps users track their progress. The information available on the site is incredibly comprehensive. Each subject is broken down into smaller topics, making it easier to understand complex concepts. For instance, if I’m struggling with algebra, I can find step-by-step video tutorials that explain the material in a clear and approachable way. There are also interactive exercises that allow users to practice what they've learned, reinforcing their knowledge. I find Khan Academy particularly useful because it caters to different learning styles. Whether you prefer visual learning through videos or hands-on practice with exercises, the site has something for everyone. It’s especially helpful for self-paced learning, allowing me to study at my own speed without the pressure of a classroom setting. Moreover, since the resources are free, it democratizes education, making high-quality learning materials accessible to anyone with an internet connection. This is crucial in today’s world, where many people are looking for ways to enhance their skills or catch up on subjects they might have missed. Overall, Khan Academy is a fantastic resource that empowers learners to take charge of their education, which is why I consider it such a valuable website.   Journey  (event/occasion) Describe a journey that didn’t go as planned. You should say: where you were going how you were travelling who you were with what went wrong and explain what you would do differently.   One journey that didn’t go as planned was a road trip I took with some friends to a music festival last summer. We were heading to a beautiful location about three hours away, and we decided to drive there together to make the experience more fun. We set off early in the morning, packed with snacks, and the vibe in the car was electric. However, things took a turn when we encountered unexpected heavy traffic about halfway through our journey. What should have been a smooth drive turned into a frustrating ordeal as we sat in standstill traffic for nearly an hour. To make matters worse, we hadn’t anticipated needing to refuel, and our fuel gauge started creeping dangerously close to empty. As we finally got back on the road, we ended up taking a wrong turn due to a GPS glitch, which cost us even more time. By the time we arrived at the festival, we’d missed the opening acts, which was a huge disappointment since we were really looking forward to seeing them. If I could do the journey again, I would definitely plan better. First, I’d check traffic updates ahead of time and maybe leave a bit earlier to avoid rush hour. I’d also make sure to have a backup navigation app just in case the primary one malfunctions. Lastly, I’d ensure we had a full tank of gas before hitting the road, maybe even plan a couple of stops to stretch our legs and enjoy the scenery along the way. Despite the hiccups, we still had a great time at the festival, but being better prepared could have made the journey much more enjoyable.   Kindness (person) Describe a person you know who is kind. You should say: who it is how you know this person what sort of person he/she is and explain why you think they are kind.   One person I know who truly embodies kindness is my neighbor, Mrs. Thompson. I’ve known her for several years now, as we both live in the same community. She’s an elderly lady who has lived in our neighborhood for decades, and I often see her while I’m out for a walk or tending to my garden. Mrs. Thompson is the kind of person who always has a smile on her face, and she greets everyone with warmth and genuine interest. She has a knack for remembering little details about people’s lives, which makes her interactions feel personal and meaningful. Whenever she sees me, she asks how my family is doing or inquires about my studies, showing that she truly cares. What really stands out about Mrs. Thompson is her selflessness. She volunteers at the local food bank and often organizes community events to bring neighbors together. Whether it’s baking cookies for the kids or offering to help a new family settle in, she goes out of her way to lend a hand. I remember one time when I was feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork; she invited me over for tea and helped me organize my study materials. Her encouragement and support made a significant difference during a stressful time. I think Mrs. Thompson is kind not just because of her actions, but because of her genuine spirit. She radiates positivity and compassion, and it’s contagious. Her kindness makes our neighborhood feel more like a community, and I believe that people like her are what truly make the world a better place.   Language  (object) Describe a language you have learned. You should say: what it is when you started learning how you learned it what was difficult about it and why you decided to learn that language.   A language I’ve learned is Spanish. I started picking it up about three years ago when I was in high school. Initially, I signed up for a beginner’s class, mainly because I wanted to enhance my communication skills and explore different cultures. The way I learned was quite immersive. I attended weekly classes, but I also supplemented my learning with various resources. I practiced speaking with classmates, used language-learning apps, and watched Spanish movies and TV shows with subtitles. This approach helped me get accustomed to the pronunciation and rhythm of the language. One of the most challenging aspects of learning Spanish was mastering the verb conjugations. There are so many tenses and variations, and remembering them all felt overwhelming at times. Additionally, the differences in accents and slang from different Spanish-speaking countries added another layer of complexity. However, I tackled these difficulties by dedicating extra time to practice and asking my teacher for clarification whenever I struggled. I decided to learn Spanish because I’ve always been fascinated by the rich culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries. Plus, I thought it would be incredibly useful, especially since Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. I believed that being able to speak another language would open up new opportunities, whether in travel, career prospects, or simply connecting with people from different backgrounds. Overall, learning Spanish has been a rewarding experience, and I hope to continue improving my skills in the future.   Law (object) Describe a good law. You should say: what it is who is affected by it and why you think it is good. A good law that comes to mind is the minimum wage law . This legislation establishes the lowest amount an employer can pay their workers for their labor, ensuring that all employees receive fair compensation for their work. The law affects a wide range of people, including low-wage workers in various sectors such as retail, hospitality, and agriculture. Many of these employees rely on minimum wage jobs to support themselves and their families, making this law crucial for their financial stability and overall well-being. I believe the minimum wage law is good because it helps reduce poverty and income inequality. By ensuring that workers earn a living wage, it enables them to afford basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare. This not only improves their quality of life but also contributes to a healthier economy overall. When workers have more disposable income, they’re more likely to spend money in their communities, which can boost local businesses and create jobs. Additionally, the law promotes fair competition among businesses. Companies that pay fair wages are less likely to exploit their workers, which can lead to a more ethical and sustainable workforce. Overall, the minimum wage law plays a vital role in protecting workers’ rights and fostering a more equitable society. Music  (object) Describe a song you like. You should say: what kind of song it is what the song is about when you first heard it and explain why you like it.   One song that I really enjoy is "Imagine" by John Lennon . It's a beautiful ballad that falls into the category of soft rock or pop, and it carries a powerful message of peace and unity. The song envisions a world where people live in harmony, without borders, religions, or possessions that often divide us. It paints a hopeful picture of humanity coming together as one, which resonates deeply with me, especially in today's world where there seems to be so much division. I first heard "Imagine" when I was in high school, during a music class. My teacher played it to illustrate the importance of lyrics in songwriting, and I was instantly captivated by its simplicity and depth. The gentle piano melody combined with Lennon's soothing voice creates an atmosphere that makes you stop and reflect on the lyrics.   What I love most about this song is its timeless message. It encourages listeners to dream of a better world, and I find that incredibly inspiring. No matter how chaotic life gets, this song reminds me of the importance of compassion and understanding. It’s a song that I can listen to during tough times, and it always leaves me feeling uplifted and hopeful for the future.   News  (event) Describe some good news you recently received. You should say: what the news was how you received the news who gave it to you and explain why this was good news.   Recently, I received some fantastic news: I got accepted into my top choice university! I found out through an email while I was at home, and when I saw the sender’s name in my inbox, my heart skipped a beat.   The news came from the university’s admissions office, and they had informed me of my acceptance along with some details about the program I applied for. I couldn't believe it at first and read the email multiple times to make sure it was real. This was good news for several reasons. First, it was a culmination of all my hard work during high school. I had put in countless hours studying and preparing for my exams, and being accepted felt like a validation of those efforts. Second, the university has a great reputation for the course I want to study, and I genuinely believe that the education I’ll receive there will set me up for success in my future career. Finally, it means that I’ll get to meet new people, make lifelong friendships, and have new experiences. Overall, this news has filled me with excitement and motivation as I look forward to this new chapter in my life.   Old people  (person) Describe an old person you know. You should say: who this person is how old he/she is what this person is like and explain why you like this person.   One old person I really admire is my grandmother. She’s in her late seventies now, and despite her age, she has an incredible spirit and zest for life that inspires everyone around her. My grandmother is a warm-hearted and wise individual, known for her infectious laughter and love for storytelling. She has this remarkable ability to connect with people of all ages, often sharing anecdotes from her past that are not only entertaining but also filled with valuable life lessons. Her kindness and empathy shine through in everything she does; she’s always willing to lend a listening ear or offer help whenever someone needs it. What I love most about her is her adventurous nature. Even at her age, she’s always eager to try new things—be it learning how to use the latest technology or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. She has a youthful curiosity that keeps her engaged with the world, and I think that’s truly remarkable. I really like my grandmother because she embodies resilience and positivity. Having lived through various ups and downs in her life, she teaches me the importance of perseverance and finding joy in small things. Her stories often reflect her experiences during tough times, yet she always emphasizes the silver lining, which encourages me to maintain a positive outlook on life. Overall, she’s not just a family member to me; she’s a mentor and a friend. Spending time with her is always enriching, and I cherish the wisdom she imparts along with the warmth she brings into our lives.   Peaceful Place (place) Describe a place that you find peaceful. You should say: where it is when you first went there what you do there and why you like it   One place I find incredibly peaceful is a small lakeside park near my home. It’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by trees and lush greenery, creating a serene atmosphere that feels like a little slice of paradise. I first discovered this park a couple of years ago when I was looking for a quiet spot to unwind after a particularly hectic week. As soon as I stepped into the park, I was greeted by the gentle sounds of water lapping against the shore and birds chirping in the trees. It instantly felt like a breath of fresh air, far removed from the noise and stress of daily life. Whenever I go there, I like to take a leisurely stroll along the water’s edge, soaking in the natural beauty around me. Sometimes, I bring a book and find a cozy bench to read while enjoying the gentle breeze. It’s also a great spot for reflection, so I often sit quietly and meditate, letting my thoughts drift away while being in tune with nature. What I love about this place is how it allows me to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with myself. The beauty of the scenery, combined with the tranquility of the surroundings, helps me clear my mind and recharge my spirit. Whether it’s a sunny day or a misty morning, I always leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. This peaceful lakeside park has truly become my go-to escape whenever I need a moment of calm in my busy life.   Photograph  (object) Describe a photograph you like. You should say: what can be seen in the photo when it was taken who took it and explain why you like it.   One photograph that I really cherish is of a sunset over a beach, taken during a family vacation a couple of years ago. In the image, you can see the sun dipping below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the sky and reflecting on the water. The silhouettes of my family can be seen in the foreground, holding hands and walking along the shoreline, which adds a lovely sense of togetherness to the scene. My cousin took this photo while we were on holiday at a coastal resort. We had just wrapped up a day of swimming and exploring the area, and we decided to head to the beach to catch the sunset. As we walked, she captured this perfect moment, and I’m so glad she did. What I love most about this photograph is the emotions it evokes. It reminds me of the warmth of that day—the laughter, the salty breeze, and the joy of being with loved ones. Every time I look at it, I’m transported back to that moment, feeling the serenity of the beach and the bond we shared. It’s also a beautiful reminder of the importance of family time and creating lasting memories together. The colors in the photo are stunning, and it feels like a slice of paradise frozen in time. It truly captures the essence of a perfect day, and it brings a smile to my face whenever I see it.   Relax (activity) Describe something you do to relax. You should say: what it is where you do it when you first did it and why you find it relaxing.   One of my favorite ways to relax is by practicing yoga. I usually do it in my living room, where I've set up a cozy little corner with a yoga mat, some cushions, and a few candles to create a calming atmosphere. I like to play soft music in the background, which adds to the peaceful vibe. I first tried yoga a couple of years ago, when I was looking for a way to unwind after a long week of work and study. A friend invited me to a local class, and I was instantly hooked. It felt like a breath of fresh air after a hectic day, and I realized how beneficial it was for my mind and body. What I find most relaxing about yoga is how it encourages me to focus on my breath and be present in the moment. The various poses help to stretch and release tension in my muscles, and the mindfulness aspect allows me to let go of any stress or worries I may have. It’s a wonderful escape from the fast pace of daily life, and I always come out feeling rejuvenated and centered. In addition to the physical benefits, yoga has also taught me the importance of self-care and listening to my body. It’s a practice that I look forward to, especially on days when I feel overwhelmed or anxious. Overall, it’s become an essential part of my routine, helping me to maintain a sense of balance and peace in my life.   Respect  (person) Describe someone you respect. You should say: who the person is how you know about this person what this person does what this person is like and explain why you respect this person.   Someone I deeply respect is my grandmother. She’s been a significant figure in my life, and I’ve known her since I was born. Growing up, I spent countless weekends at her house, soaking up her wisdom and learning from her experiences. My grandmother is a retired school teacher who dedicated over thirty years to educating young minds. Even now, she’s actively involved in the community, volunteering at local schools and organizing literacy programs for children. Her passion for teaching and helping others is truly inspiring. What I admire most about her is her unwavering patience and kindness. She has this incredible ability to connect with people of all ages, always making them feel valued and heard. She approaches life with a sense of humor and a positive outlook, even in the face of challenges. It’s heartwarming to see how she always finds a way to uplift others, whether through her encouraging words or simply lending a listening ear. The reason I respect her so much goes beyond her achievements; it’s her character. She embodies resilience and grace, having faced various hardships in her life but always emerging stronger. Her dedication to her family and her community shows how selfless she is, and it motivates me to be a better person. Whenever I need advice or just a comforting presence, she’s the first person I turn to. Her life lessons and values have shaped who I am today, and I aspire to emulate her kindness and compassion. She’s not just my grandmother; she’s a role model who continues to inspire me every day.   Sport  (activity) Describe a sports you would like to learn. You should say: what it is what equipment is needed for it how you would learn it and explain why you would like to learn this sport.   A sport I’d love to learn is rock climbing. It’s an exhilarating activity that combines physical strength, mental focus, and a sense of adventure. I’ve always been fascinated by the sheer skill involved in climbing, whether it’s on indoor walls or natural rock formations. To get started with rock climbing, I’d need a few pieces of equipment. The essentials include climbing shoes for better grip, a harness to secure myself, and a chalk bag to keep my hands dry while climbing. If I were to climb outdoors, I’d also need climbing ropes and carabiners for safety, along with a helmet for protection. I would likely learn rock climbing through a combination of classes and practice. There are several climbing gyms nearby that offer introductory courses, which would be a great way to start. These classes would help me understand the basics, such as techniques for climbing and safety measures. After getting some foundational skills, I’d love to practice regularly at the gym before eventually trying outdoor climbing with more experienced climbers. The main reason I’m drawn to rock climbing is the sense of accomplishment that comes with conquering a challenging route. It’s a sport that pushes your limits, both physically and mentally, and I find that incredibly appealing. Plus, being outdoors in nature while climbing is a huge bonus; it would provide a refreshing break from daily routines. I’m also eager to meet new people who share the same passion for adventure and the outdoors. Overall, I believe rock climbing would not only keep me fit but also offer a thrilling and rewarding experience that I’d cherish.   Time of Day (event/occasion) Describe your favourite time of day You should say: when it is what you like to do  and why it is different to other parts of the day   My favorite time of day is definitely early morning, just as the sun starts to rise. There’s something magical about that quiet hour when the world is still waking up. I usually get up around 6 AM, and I love to spend that time enjoying a peaceful moment before the hustle and bustle begins. During this time, I often make myself a cup of coffee and sit by the window, watching the sky change colors as the sun peeks over the horizon. I like to take a few moments to reflect on the day ahead, jotting down my goals or simply enjoying the tranquility. Sometimes, I also go for a short walk or do some light stretching; the fresh morning air is incredibly invigorating. What makes mornings special compared to other parts of the day is the stillness and the sense of possibility that comes with a new beginning. The atmosphere is calm, and there’s a certain clarity in the air that helps me focus and set a positive tone for the day. Unlike the afternoon or evening, when the day can feel hectic and crowded with tasks, mornings offer a serene space to center myself and gather my thoughts. Additionally, the early morning light has a unique beauty that I cherish. It’s not just about the visual appeal; it’s also the sense of solitude and peace that I find in those moments. It’s my time to recharge and prepare, making it the most cherished part of my day.   Travel  (place) Describe a place you have recently visited. You should say: where you went who you went with how you got there and explain why you enjoyed it.   Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting a beautiful coastal town called Santorini in Greece. I went there with a group of friends, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. We traveled there by taking a direct flight from our city, which was quite convenient. Once we arrived at the airport, we rented a car to explore the island at our own pace. The drive was breathtaking, with stunning views of the sea and charming villages along the way. What I enjoyed most about Santorini was its unique blend of natural beauty and rich history. The iconic whitewashed buildings with blue domes are simply picturesque, especially when set against the backdrop of the sparkling Aegean Sea. We spent our days wandering through the narrow streets of Oia, soaking in the atmosphere and discovering hidden gems like cozy cafes and local shops. Another highlight was watching the sunset from Oia, which is famous for its breathtaking views. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky transformed into a canvas of vibrant colors, creating a magical moment that we all shared. It felt like time stood still, and we were completely absorbed in the beauty around us. Additionally, we made sure to indulge in the local cuisine, which was a delight. Fresh seafood, traditional Greek salads, and delicious local wines were just some of the culinary experiences that added to our enjoyment. Overall, Santorini was a perfect getaway, blending relaxation, adventure, and cultural exploration. The stunning scenery, combined with the warm hospitality of the locals, made it a truly memorable trip that I’ll cherish for years to come.   Unexpected (event) Describe an unexpected event. You should say: what it was when it happened who was there why it was unexpected and explain why you enjoyed it. An unexpected event that stands out in my memory was a surprise birthday party thrown for my best friend last year. It happened on her 25th birthday, and I had been in on the secret for a while, but she had no idea what we had planned. §  A group of our closest friends and I decided to organize it because we wanted to celebrate her milestone in a special way. We booked a cozy little restaurant that she loved and decorated it with balloons and fairy lights. The night of the party, she thought we were just going out for a casual dinner, which made it all the more thrilling. §  When she arrived at the restaurant, the look on her face was priceless. She was genuinely shocked to see all of us there, waiting to yell “Surprise!” It was unexpected because she had no clue we were planning anything. I think she was feeling a bit down about turning 25, thinking it was just another year, but we wanted to show her how much she meant to us. §  What made it even more enjoyable was seeing her happiness unfold. We spent the evening laughing, reminiscing, and sharing stories. The food was delicious, and there was a cake with her name on it, which she absolutely loved. It felt great to see our efforts pay off and to make her feel cherished on her special day. §  Overall, the surprise party turned out to be an unforgettable evening filled with joy and laughter. It reminded me of the importance of friendship and celebrating the special moments in life, no matter how big or small. Seeing her smile was the highlight, and it made me realize that sometimes the most unexpected events can bring the most happiness.   Vocation  (object) Describe a vocation you think is useful to society. You should say: what it is what it involves what kind of people usually do this work and explain why you think it is useful to society.   A vocation that I believe is incredibly useful to society is nursing. Nurses play a vital role in healthcare, providing essential care and support to patients in various settings, from hospitals to clinics and even at home. Nursing involves a wide range of responsibilities. Nurses are responsible for monitoring patients’ health, administering medications, and providing treatments as prescribed by doctors. They also educate patients about their conditions, help them understand their treatment plans, and provide emotional support during difficult times. Beyond direct patient care, nurses often collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs. Typically, people who pursue a career in nursing are compassionate, detail-oriented, and resilient. They often have a strong desire to help others and make a positive impact on their lives. Nursing requires a significant amount of training and education, including obtaining a nursing degree and passing licensing exams. This attracts individuals who are dedicated to lifelong learning and who thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments. I think nursing is essential to society for several reasons. First, nurses are often the backbone of the healthcare system. They provide not only medical care but also emotional support, which can significantly impact a patient's recovery. The personal connections that nurses form with patients can foster trust and encourage patients to be more engaged in their health care, which ultimately leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, in times of crisis, such as during a pandemic, nurses are on the front lines, working tirelessly to care for those affected and often putting their own health at risk. Their commitment and bravery during challenging situations highlight their importance in society. In summary, nursing is a vocation that is not only useful but crucial for the well-being of individuals and communities. The dedication and care that nurses provide contribute significantly to the health of society as a whole, making it a profession that deserves recognition and respect.   Water  (place) Describe a place near water. You should say: where it is how you get there how often you do there what you can do there and explain why you like it.   place near water that I absolutely love is a beautiful lakeside park located just a short drive from my home. It’s situated around Lake Serenity, a tranquil body of water surrounded by lush greenery and scenic walking paths. To get there, I usually take a leisurely drive that takes about twenty minutes. The route winds through a charming neighborhood, and I often enjoy the view of the trees lining the streets. Once I arrive, there’s ample parking available, and I can instantly feel the refreshing atmosphere as soon as I step out of the car. I try to visit the park at least once a week, especially during the warmer months. It’s a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and the serene environment helps me unwind. Sometimes I go alone for some quiet reflection, but I also love bringing friends or family along for a fun day out. At the park, there’s so much to do! I enjoy taking long walks along the shoreline, watching the ducks swim by, or even bringing a good book to read under a shady tree. There’s also a designated area for picnics, and on sunny days, I often see families enjoying their meals while the kids play nearby. For those who enjoy more active pursuits, the park offers kayaking and paddleboarding, which adds a bit of adventure to the visit. What I like most about this place is its peaceful ambiance. The sound of the water lapping against the shore, combined with the rustling leaves, creates a perfect backdrop for relaxation. I find it rejuvenating to be near the water, and it always brings me a sense of calm. Whether I’m soaking in the sun or simply enjoying the natural beauty, the lakeside park is a special retreat that I cherish.   Your Favourite Shop  (place) Describe your favourite shop. You should say: where it is how often you go there what it sells and explain why you think it is a good shop.   One of my favorite shops is a quaint little bookstore called “The Book Nook,” nestled in the heart of my city. It’s conveniently located just a ten-minute walk from my home, which makes it incredibly accessible whenever I feel the urge to browse for new reads. I try to visit The Book Nook at least once every couple of weeks. It’s become somewhat of a ritual for me—taking a leisurely stroll over there, often on weekends. The moment I step inside, I’m greeted by the delightful aroma of coffee from their in-house café, which adds to the cozy atmosphere. The shop specializes in a wide range of books, from bestsellers to hidden gems, spanning various genres like fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, and memoirs. They also host regular events, such as book signings and reading sessions, which really brings the community together. Besides books, they sell an array of quirky bookmarks, journals, and some lovely stationery items, making it a perfect one-stop shop for book lovers. What makes The Book Nook stand out to me is not just its excellent selection of literature but also the warm, welcoming vibe. The staff members are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about books; they’re always ready to offer recommendations based on what I’m in the mood for. Plus, the cozy reading nooks throughout the store invite you to linger and enjoy your new finds, making it feel like a home away from home. In a world dominated by online shopping, The Book Nook retains that personal touch that I genuinely appreciate. It’s a good shop because it fosters a love for reading and creates a sense of community among fellow book enthusiasts. Overall, it’s a place where I can escape reality for a while and immerse myself in the joy of literature.     Zoo  (place) Describe a place with animals. You should say: where it is how you heard of it what animals can be seen and explain why it might be an interesting place to visit.     A place I’d like to describe is the local wildlife sanctuary, which is located just outside the city, about a 30-minute drive from my home. I first heard about it from a friend who raved about the variety of animals they had and the lovely natural setting. Intrigued, I decided to check it out for myself. The sanctuary is home to a diverse range of animals, including various species of birds, deer, foxes, and even some rescued farm animals like goats and chickens. One of the highlights for me was spotting a family of swans gliding gracefully on the pond, as well as a playful group of otters that put on quite a show. Visiting the sanctuary is particularly interesting for a few reasons. First and foremost, it offers a unique opportunity to observe these animals in a natural environment, which is quite different from seeing them in a zoo. The sanctuary promotes conservation and educates visitors about the importance of protecting wildlife, which I think is essential in today’s world. Additionally, the serene setting of the sanctuary, surrounded by lush greenery and winding trails, makes it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Walking through the paths, you can often hear the soothing sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves, creating a peaceful atmosphere. There are also interactive exhibits where you can learn more about each animal and their habitats, which really adds to the experience. Overall, the wildlife sanctuary is a fascinating place to visit, as it not only allows you to appreciate the beauty of animals but also raises awareness about the need for wildlife protection and conservation efforts. It’s a delightful blend of education and enjoyment, making it a worthwhile outing for anyone who loves nature and animals. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Cozy Comfortable and warm আরামদায়ক "It's a cozy little place not far from my home." Ambiance The character and atmosphere of a place পরিবেশ "I love it because of its warm ambiance and friendly staff." Irresistible Too attractive or appealing to be resisted প্রতিরোধ করার অক্ষম "The aroma of freshly baked pastries is irresistible." Unwind To relax after a period of stress or tension বিশ্রাম নেওয়া "It’s a perfect spot to unwind, whether I’m catching up with friends or enjoying some time alone." Reflect To think carefully and deeply about something চিন্তা করা "It gives me a chance to relax and reflect." Sipping To drink something slowly and in small amounts অল্প অল্প করে পান করা "There’s something special about sipping coffee while watching the world go by." Unique menu items Distinctive and original food or drink offerings অনন্য মেনু আইটেম "Unique menu items or specialty drinks can attract customers." Foot traffic The number of people who walk in a particular area পথচারীর সংখ্যা "Places near parks or busy streets tend to get more foot traffic." Familiarity The quality of being well known or easily recognized পরিচিতি "They know what to expect in terms of quality and taste, which can be comforting." Consistency The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way ধারাবাহিকতা "Larger chains often have convenient locations and extended hours, making them a reliable choice." Impressive Having a strong effect on the mind or feelings মুগ্ধকর "The cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, providing breathtaking views that seem endless." Awe-inspiring Causing a feeling of great admiration and wonder বিস্ময়কর "The scenery is truly awe-inspiring." Peace A state of tranquility or quiet শান্তি "There’s a sense of peace that washes over you when you’re standing there." Self-esteem Confidence in one’s worth or abilities আত্মসম্মান "Some products can be quite effective and enhance self-esteem." Emotional marketing Marketing that aims to evoke an emotional response আবেগপূর্ণ বিপণন "The beauty industry relies heavily on emotional marketing." Celebrity endorsements Promoting a product by well-known personalities সেলিব্রিটির সমর্থন "They use captivating visuals, celebrity endorsements, and social media influencers to connect with consumers." Impulse purchases Unplanned buying decisions made quickly আকস্মিক ক্রয় "This approach creates a desire to buy and often leads to impulse purchases." Unrealistic standards Expectations that are not achievable or practical অবাস্তব মানদণ্ড "Exposure to beauty product advertisements can create unrealistic standards." Vitality The state of being strong and active প্রাণশক্তি "Youth is often viewed as a time of vitality and energy." Preferential treatment Favoring someone over others in a way that is not fair পক্ষপাতমূলক আচরণ "People often receive preferential treatment based on their appearance." Cultural shifts Changes in the values and norms of a society সাংস্কৃতিক পরিবর্তন "Society's beauty standards are influenced by various factors, including cultural shifts." Diversity and inclusivity Embracing different backgrounds, perspectives, and identities বৈচিত্র্য এবং অন্তর্ভুক্তি "As people advocate for diversity and inclusivity, we’re beginning to see a broader definition of beauty."

Cambridge IELTS 19 Speaking Test- 4 PART 1 – Speaking Questions Do you have a favourite café? [Why/Why not?] Do you often go to cafés by yourself? [Why/Why not?] What do you think helps to make a café very popular? [Why?] Why do some people prefer cafés that are part of large chains, rather than small, local cafés? PART 2 – Speaking Cue Card Questions Describe a place you visited that has beautiful views. You should say: where this place is when and why you visited it what views you can see from this place and explain why you think these views are so beautiful. PART 3 – Speaking Questions & Discussion Topics The beauty industry Do you agree that most beauty products are a waste of money? How does the beauty industry advertise its products so successfully? What do you think of the view that beauty products should not be advertised to children? Why do many people equate youth with beauty? Do you think that being beautiful could affect a person's success in life? Why might society's ideas about beauty change over time? Questions and Answers PART 1 – Speaking Questions 1.       Do you have a favourite café? Why/Why not? Yes, I do have a favourite café. It's a cozy little place not far from my home. I love it because of its warm ambiance and friendly staff. They make the best cappuccinos, and the aroma of freshly baked pastries is irresistible. It’s a perfect spot to unwind, whether I’m catching up with friends or enjoying some time alone with a book. 2.       Do you often go to cafés by yourself? Why/Why not? I do enjoy going to cafés by myself sometimes. It gives me a chance to relax and reflect. There’s something special about sipping coffee while watching the world go by. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to do some reading or work on personal projects in a different environment. 3.       What do you think helps to make a café very popular? Why? A café's popularity often stems from its atmosphere and quality of service. If it has a welcoming vibe and friendly staff, people are likely to return. Additionally, unique menu items or specialty drinks can attract customers. Good location also plays a significant role—places near parks or busy streets tend to get more foot traffic. 4.       Why do some people prefer cafés that are part of large chains, rather than small, local cafés? Some folks lean towards large chain cafés because of the familiarity and consistency they offer. They know what to expect in terms of quality and taste, which can be comforting. Also, larger chains often have convenient locations and extended hours, making them a reliable choice for busy people. PART 2 – Speaking Cue Card Questions Describe a place you visited that has beautiful views. One place that comes to mind is the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. I visited them last summer while exploring the west coast. The cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, providing breathtaking views that seem endless. From the edge, you can see the rolling waves crashing against the rocky shoreline, and on clear days, you can even spot the Aran Islands in the distance. What makes these views particularly beautiful is the combination of the rugged cliffs, the vibrant green fields above, and the deep blue ocean below. The scenery is truly awe-inspiring, and there’s a sense of peace that washes over you when you’re standing there. It’s a reminder of nature’s raw beauty and power, and it definitely left a lasting impression on me. PART 3 – Speaking Questions & Discussion Topics The Beauty Industry 1.       Do you agree that most beauty products are a waste of money? I think it really depends on the product and the person using it. Some products can be quite effective and enhance self-esteem, but there are definitely items that are overpriced and don’t deliver on their promises. It's all about finding what works for you. 2.       How does the beauty industry advertise its products so successfully? The beauty industry relies heavily on emotional marketing, often highlighting confidence and self-expression. They use captivating visuals, celebrity endorsements, and social media influencers to connect with consumers. This approach creates a desire to buy and often leads to impulse purchases. 3.       What do you think of the view that beauty products should not be advertised to children? I completely agree with that view. Children are impressionable, and exposure to beauty product advertisements can create unrealistic standards. It’s important for young people to develop a healthy self-image without the pressure of commercial beauty ideals. 4.       Why do many people equate youth with beauty? Society has long associated youth with beauty, likely due to media representations and cultural standards. Youth is often viewed as a time of vitality and energy, which can contribute to this perception. However, beauty comes in all ages, and it's crucial to shift the narrative. 5.       Do you think that being beautiful could affect a person's success in life? Unfortunately, yes. Studies have shown that people often receive preferential treatment based on their appearance, which can open doors in various aspects of life, including careers. That said, skills and hard work ultimately determine long-term success. 6.       Why might society's ideas about beauty change over time? Society's beauty standards are influenced by various factors, including cultural shifts, technological advances, and changing social norms. As people advocate for diversity and inclusivity, we’re beginning to see a broader definition of beauty that celebrates individuality and different body types. This evolution is a positive step towards embracing all forms of beauty. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Cozy Comfortable and warm আরামদায়ক "It's a cozy little place not far from my home." Ambiance The character and atmosphere of a place পরিবেশ "I love it because of its warm ambiance and friendly staff." Irresistible Too attractive or appealing to be resisted প্রতিরোধ করার অক্ষম "The aroma of freshly baked pastries is irresistible." Unwind To relax after a period of stress or tension বিশ্রাম নেওয়া "It’s a perfect spot to unwind, whether I’m catching up with friends or enjoying some time alone." Reflect To think carefully and deeply about something চিন্তা করা "It gives me a chance to relax and reflect." Sipping To drink something slowly and in small amounts অল্প অল্প করে পান করা "There’s something special about sipping coffee while watching the world go by." Unique menu items Distinctive and original food or drink offerings অনন্য মেনু আইটেম "Unique menu items or specialty drinks can attract customers." Foot traffic The number of people who walk in a particular area পথচারীর সংখ্যা "Places near parks or busy streets tend to get more foot traffic." Familiarity The quality of being well known or easily recognized পরিচিতি "They know what to expect in terms of quality and taste, which can be comforting." Consistency The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way ধারাবাহিকতা "Larger chains often have convenient locations and extended hours, making them a reliable choice." Impressive Having a strong effect on the mind or feelings মুগ্ধকর "The cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, providing breathtaking views that seem endless." Awe-inspiring Causing a feeling of great admiration and wonder বিস্ময়কর "The scenery is truly awe-inspiring." Peace A state of tranquility or quiet শান্তি "There’s a sense of peace that washes over you when you’re standing there." Self-esteem Confidence in one’s worth or abilities আত্মসম্মান "Some products can be quite effective and enhance self-esteem." Emotional marketing Marketing that aims to evoke an emotional response আবেগপূর্ণ বিপণন "The beauty industry relies heavily on emotional marketing." Celebrity endorsements Promoting a product by well-known personalities সেলিব্রিটির সমর্থন "They use captivating visuals, celebrity endorsements, and social media influencers to connect with consumers." Impulse purchases Unplanned buying decisions made quickly আকস্মিক ক্রয় "This approach creates a desire to buy and often leads to impulse purchases." Unrealistic standards Expectations that are not achievable or practical অবাস্তব মানদণ্ড "Exposure to beauty product advertisements can create unrealistic standards." Vitality The state of being strong and active প্রাণশক্তি "Youth is often viewed as a time of vitality and energy." Preferential treatment Favoring someone over others in a way that is not fair পক্ষপাতমূলক আচরণ "People often receive preferential treatment based on their appearance." Cultural shifts Changes in the values and norms of a society সাংস্কৃতিক পরিবর্তন "Society's beauty standards are influenced by various factors, including cultural shifts." Diversity and inclusivity Embracing different backgrounds, perspectives, and identities বৈচিত্র্য এবং অন্তর্ভুক্তি "As people advocate for diversity and inclusivity, we’re beginning to see a broader definition of beauty."

Cambridge IELTS 19 Speaking Test- 3 PART 1 – Speaking Questions Holidays Do you prefer spending holidays with friends or with family? [Why?] What kind of holiday accommodation do you like to stay in? [Why?] What plans do you have for your next holiday? Is your city or region a good place for other people to visit on holiday? [Why/Why not?] PART 2 – Speaking Cue Card Question Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected. You should say: where you were going who you were with how you felt during the journey and explain why this car journey took longer than expected. PART 3 – Discussion Topics Driving a car How interested are young people in your country in learning to drive? What are the differences between driving in the countryside and driving in the city? Do you consider most drivers where you live to be good drivers? Electric cars 4. How popular are electric cars in your country? 5. In what ways could more people be persuaded to buy electric cars? 6. Do you think all cars will be electric one day? Questions and Answers PART 1 – IELTS Speaking Test The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies, and other familiar topics. Holidays Do you prefer spending holidays with friends or with family? I usually prefer spending holidays with my family. There’s something special about being with loved ones during festive times, sharing meals, and creating memories together. Family traditions often add a unique touch to holidays, whether it’s gathering for a big dinner or playing games. However, I do enjoy hanging out with friends too, especially during casual outings or shorter trips, but family time holds a different kind of warmth for me. What kind of holiday accommodation do you like to stay in? I really enjoy staying in cozy hotels or vacation rentals. Hotels often provide a good mix of comfort and convenience, with amenities like room service and pools. But I also love the experience of vacation rentals where I can feel more at home, especially if I’m traveling with family or friends. Having a kitchen allows us to prepare meals together, which adds to the fun. Plus, being in a unique setting can enhance the holiday experience. What plans do you have for your next holiday? For my next holiday, I’m planning a trip to the beach with my family. We want to spend some quality time relaxing by the ocean, enjoying water sports, and having barbecues in the evenings. I’ve been looking forward to this getaway for a while now, especially since we haven’t had a proper vacation in a while. It’ll be nice to unwind and bond without the usual day-to-day distractions. Is your city or region a good place for other people to visit on holiday? Absolutely! My city has a lot to offer for tourists. We have historical landmarks, beautiful parks, and vibrant markets that showcase local culture. The food scene is fantastic, with many eateries serving authentic dishes. Plus, there are various festivals throughout the year that draw visitors. I think anyone coming here would find plenty of exciting things to do, making it a great holiday destination. PART 2 – IELTS Speaking Test Describe a car journey you made that took longer than expected. You should say: where you were going who you were with how you felt during the journey and explain why this car journey took longer than expected. Answer: One car journey that took much longer than expected was a trip to a beach resort last summer. I was traveling with my family, and we were really looking forward to a relaxing weekend by the sea. The drive should have taken about three hours, but it ended up taking nearly six! Initially, everything was going smoothly, and we were enjoying the scenic views. However, as we approached a major highway, we hit a massive traffic jam. Apparently, there was some road construction that we hadn’t anticipated, and it caused delays for miles. During the journey, I felt a mix of frustration and excitement. It was frustrating to be stuck in traffic, especially since we were all eager to get to the beach. But we tried to make the best of it by playing games in the car and listening to music, which lightened the mood. Eventually, we decided to take a detour, which added to our journey time but helped us avoid the worst of the traffic. Even though it took longer than planned, we finally arrived at the resort, and the beautiful beach made it all worthwhile. The unexpected adventure became a funny story we still laugh about today. PART 3 – IELTS Speaking Test Discussion Topics Driving a Car How interested are young people in your country in learning to drive? Young people in my country are generally very interested in learning to drive. Many see it as a rite of passage and a way to gain independence. The freedom that comes with driving appeals to them, especially since public transportation can sometimes be unreliable. Additionally, owning a car is often seen as a status symbol, which adds to the motivation. Many young people eagerly look forward to getting their driver’s license as soon as they’re old enough. What are the differences between driving in the countryside and driving in the city? Driving in the countryside is usually a much more relaxed experience. The roads tend to be wider, and there’s less traffic, so you can enjoy the scenery and drive at a more leisurely pace. In contrast, driving in the city can be quite hectic. There are more cars, traffic lights, and pedestrians, which require constant attention. City driving often involves navigating through narrow streets and dealing with parking challenges. Overall, the countryside offers a peaceful drive, while the city demands quick reflexes and more caution. Do you consider most drivers where you live to be good drivers? I think it varies quite a bit. While there are many responsible and skilled drivers, there are also those who can be reckless or distracted, especially with the prevalence of mobile phones. Some drivers seem to lack patience and can be aggressive on the roads, which raises safety concerns. However, I believe that ongoing education and awareness campaigns about safe driving can help improve the overall driving standards in our area. Electric Cars How popular are electric cars in your country? Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular in my country, especially among environmentally conscious consumers. There’s a growing awareness about climate change and the need for sustainable transportation options. Many cities are also investing in charging infrastructure, making it more convenient for people to own electric vehicles. Additionally, some government incentives encourage purchasing electric cars, which boosts their appeal. In what ways could more people be persuaded to buy electric cars? To encourage more people to buy electric cars, I think offering more incentives would be effective. Financial benefits like tax rebates or lower registration fees can make a significant difference. Additionally, increasing the availability of charging stations would ease concerns about running out of battery. Public awareness campaigns highlighting the environmental benefits and long-term cost savings of electric cars could also change perceptions and encourage more people to make the switch. Do you think all cars will be electric one day? I believe it’s quite possible that most cars will be electric in the future. As technology improves, electric cars are becoming more affordable and efficient. Additionally, with governments around the world setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, there’s a strong push for electric vehicles. While it might take some time for every car to go electric, I think the shift towards electric vehicles is definitely underway and will continue to gain momentum in the coming years. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Cozy Comfortable and warm আরামদায়ক "I really enjoy staying in cozy hotels or vacation rentals." Amenities Useful features or services offered in a place সুবিধা "Hotels often provide a good mix of comfort and convenience, with amenities like room service and pools." Unique setting An environment that is distinct or different অনন্য পরিবেশ "Being in a unique setting can enhance the holiday experience." Quality time Time spent with loved ones that is meaningful মানসম্পন্ন সময় "We want to spend some quality time relaxing by the ocean." Vibrant markets Lively and colorful shopping areas প্রাণবন্ত বাজার "We have beautiful parks and vibrant markets that showcase local culture." Historical landmarks Sites of significant historical importance ঐতিহাসিক স্থান "My city has a lot to offer for tourists, including historical landmarks." Scenic views Attractive or beautiful landscapes দৃশ্যমান সৌন্দর্য "Initially, everything was going smoothly, and we were enjoying the scenic views." Massive traffic jam A large and congested road situation বড় এবং অচল ট্রাফিক "We hit a massive traffic jam due to road construction." Anticipated Expected or predicted প্রত্যাশিত "Apparently, there was some road construction that we hadn’t anticipated." Detour A longer route taken to avoid an obstacle বিকল্প পথ "We decided to take a detour, which added to our journey time but helped us avoid the worst of the traffic." Frustration A feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to change or achieve something হতাশা "I felt a mix of frustration and excitement during the journey." Bond A strong connection or relationship সম্পর্ক "It’ll be nice to unwind and bond without the usual day-to-day distractions." Rites of passage Significant events marking the transition from one stage of life to another জীবনের স্তর পরিবর্তনের ঘটনা "Many see it as a rite of passage and a way to gain independence." Status symbol An object or activity that is regarded as a sign of wealth or prestige মর্যাদা প্রতীক "Owning a car is often seen as a status symbol." Reckless Showing a lack of care about danger or the consequences of actions অবহেলা করা "There are also those who can be reckless or distracted on the roads." Incentives Something that encourages or motivates someone to do something উদ্দীপক "Some government incentives encourage purchasing electric cars." Sustainable Capable of being maintained without depleting resources টেকসই "There’s a growing awareness about climate change and the need for sustainable transportation options." Charging infrastructure Facilities and systems for recharging electric vehicles চার্জিং অবকাঠামো "Many cities are investing in charging infrastructure, making it more convenient for people to own electric vehicles." Momentum The strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events গতি "The shift towards electric vehicles is definitely underway and will continue to gain momentum."

Cambridge IELTS 19 Speaking Test- 2 PART 1 – Speaking Questions 1. Have you travelled a lot by plane? [To where?/Why not?] 2. Why do you think some people enjoy travelling by plane? 3. Would you like to live near an airport? [Why/Why not?] 4. In the future, do you think that you will travel by plane more often? [Why/Why not?] PART 2 – Speaking Cue Card Questions Describe a person from your country who has won a prize, award, or medal. You should say: • who this person is • which prize, award, or medal they received • what they did to win this • and explain whether you think it was right that this person received this prize, award, or medal. PART 3 – Speaking Questions & Discussion Topics Rewards for Children at School – Speaking Questions o What types of school prizes do children in your country receive? o What do you think are the advantages of rewarding schoolchildren for good work? o Do you agree that it’s more important for children to receive rewards from their parents than from teachers? Rewards for Sportspeople – Speaking Questions o Do you think that some sportspeople (e.g., top footballers) are paid too much money? o Should everyone on a team get the same prize money when they win? o Do you agree with the view that, in sport, taking part is more important than winning? Questions and Answers PART 1 – Band 9 Answers 1. Have you travelled a lot by plane? Absolutely! I’ve taken quite a few flights over the years, hopping across countries like Japan, Australia, and France. Each journey has its own charm, whether I’m off for a vacation or heading to visit family and friends. 2. Why do you think some people enjoy travelling by plane? Many people find flying enjoyable because it’s incredibly efficient. It’s all about the thrill of reaching distant places in just a few hours. Plus, there’s something magical about soaring above the clouds and soaking in those stunning aerial views. For some, the experience itself is a big part of the adventure. 3. Would you like to live near an airport? Not really! Living close to an airport wouldn’t be ideal for me. The constant noise from takeoffs and landings could get really annoying, and I prefer a quieter environment. Also, areas around airports can be quite hectic, and I love my peace and quiet at home. 4. In the future, do you think that you will travel by plane more often? Definitely! I see myself flying more often down the line. I absolutely love exploring new destinations, and flying is the easiest way to get to many of them. Plus, considering my job might require some travel, I can only imagine I’ll be clocking in more flight hours. ________________________________________ PART 2 – Band 9 Answer One person from my country who truly stands out is Dr. Muhammad Yunus. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, and his groundbreaking work in microfinance is what earned him this prestigious accolade. Dr. Yunus founded the Grameen Bank, aiming to provide small loans to those in need, particularly women in Bangladesh who lacked access to traditional banking services. This initiative empowered countless individuals to start their own businesses and improve their living conditions. I firmly believe it was absolutely right for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. His innovative approach has transformed lives, reducing poverty and fostering entrepreneurship in communities that often get overlooked. Dr. Yunus didn’t just create a bank; he sparked a movement that has inspired many others around the world to take similar steps toward social and economic development. ________________________________________ PART 3 – Band 9 Answers 1. What types of school prizes do children in your country receive? In my country, children often receive various awards at school, including certificates for academic achievements, medals for sporting excellence, and sometimes even scholarships for higher education. These prizes recognize hard work and encourage students to strive for success. 2. What do you think are the advantages of rewarding schoolchildren for good work? Rewarding students has several perks. For starters, it motivates them to put in their best effort and aim for excellence. Recognizing their achievements also boosts their confidence, showing them that their hard work is valued. Plus, it cultivates a healthy competitive spirit, creating an overall positive learning environment. 3. Do you agree that it’s more important for children to receive rewards from their parents than from teachers? I believe both parental and teacher recognition are crucial. Parents provide emotional support and encouragement at home, which can be incredibly motivating. Meanwhile, teachers acknowledge academic and behavioral achievements at school, reinforcing positive behaviors. Both types of recognition play an essential role in a child’s growth and motivation. 4. Do you think that some sportspeople (e.g., top footballers) are paid too much money? Yes, I do think some top sports figures, especially in football, earn exorbitant amounts. They rake in massive salaries due to their fame and the revenue they generate for their teams and sponsors. While I understand the market dictates their pay, it can seem disproportionate compared to other essential professions. 5. Should everyone on a team get the same prize money when they win? That’s a tricky one! In team sports, many feel everyone should share equally in the prize money since it’s a collective effort. On the flip side, some argue that the star players, who play pivotal roles in securing victories, should receive a larger share. It really depends on how the team dynamics are structured. 6. Do you agree with the view that, in sport, taking part is more important than winning? Absolutely! Participating in sports teaches valuable life skills like teamwork and perseverance. While winning is thrilling, the experiences and lessons learned from playing are what truly matter. It’s all about enjoying the journey and growing as an individual, which is what makes sports worthwhile in the long run. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Hopping across Traveling quickly from one place to another এক জায়গা থেকে অন্য জায়গায় দ্রুত যাতায়াত করা "I’ve taken quite a few flights over the years, hopping across countries like Japan, Australia, and France." Thrill A sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure রোমাঞ্চ "Many people find flying enjoyable because it’s incredibly efficient." Soaring Flying or rising high in the air আকাশে উড়ে বেড়ানো "There’s something magical about soaring above the clouds." Distant places Locations that are far away দূরবর্তী স্থান "It’s all about the thrill of reaching distant places in just a few hours." Constant noise Ongoing or continuous sound ধারাবাহিক শব্দ "The constant noise from takeoffs and landings could get really annoying." Hefty Large, heavy, or expensive বড়, ভারী, বা ব্যয়বহুল "Top sports figures earn hefty amounts due to their fame." Clocking in To record the amount of time spent on a job or activity কাজ বা কার্যকলাপের জন্য সময় গণনা করা "I can only imagine I’ll be clocking in more flight hours." Groundbreaking Innovative and pioneering নতুন এবং উদ্ভাবনী "His groundbreaking work in microfinance is what earned him this prestigious accolade." Microfinance Financial services targeted at low-income individuals or communities ক্ষুদ্র অর্থায়ন "Dr. Yunus founded the Grameen Bank, aiming to provide small loans to those in need." Empowered Gained the confidence and strength to do something সক্ষম করা "This initiative empowered countless individuals to start their own businesses." Acclaimed Praised or recognized positively প্রশংসিত "Dr. Yunus received acclaim for his innovative approach to reducing poverty." Collective effort The combined work of a group of people গোষ্ঠীর সম্মিলিত প্রচেষ্টা "Many feel everyone should share equally in the prize money since it’s a collective effort." Disproportionate Out of proportion; unequal অসমানুপাতিক "It can seem disproportionate compared to other essential professions." Pivotal Of crucial importance গুরুত্বপূর্ণ "Some argue that the star players, who play pivotal roles in securing victories, should receive a larger share." Life skills Skills that are essential for daily living and personal development জীবনদক্ষতা "Participating in sports teaches valuable life skills like teamwork and perseverance." Thrilling Exciting or exhilarating রোমাঞ্চকর "While winning is thrilling, the experiences and lessons learned from playing are what truly matter."

Cambridge IELTS 18 Speaking Test- 1 PART 1: Speaking Questions 1.       What kinds of bills do you have to pay? 2.       How do you usually pay your bills – in cash or by another method? [Why?] 3.       Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill? [Why/Why not?] 4.       Is there anything you could do to make your bills cheaper? [Why/Why not?] PART 2: Describe Some Food or Drink You Learned to Prepare You should say: ·         What food or drink you learned to prepare ·         When and where you learned to prepare this ·         How you learned to prepare this ·         And explain how you felt about learning to prepare this food or drink. PART 3: Discussion Topics Young People and Cooking 1.       What kinds of things can children learn to cook? 2.       Do you think it is important for children to learn to cook? 3.       Do you think young people should learn to cook at home or at school? Working as a Chef 1.       How enjoyable do you think it would be to work as a professional chef? 2.       What skills does a person need to be a great chef? 3.       How much influence do celebrity/TV chefs have on what ordinary people cook? Questions and Answers PART 1: Speaking Questions 1.       What kinds of bills do you have to pay? I have to pay a variety of bills, like utility bills for electricity and water, as well as my internet and phone bills. I also have some subscriptions, like streaming services and magazines. It’s important to stay on top of these to avoid any service interruptions. 2.       How do you usually pay your bills – in cash or by another method? I usually pay my bills online, using bank transfers or direct debit. It’s super convenient because I can do it from anywhere, and it helps me avoid the hassle of handling cash. Plus, I find it easier to keep track of my payments that way. 3.       Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill? Yes, I have forgotten to pay a bill once or twice! Life can get pretty hectic, and sometimes I lose track of due dates. I always set reminders now, which helps me stay organized and avoid late fees. 4.       Is there anything you could do to make your bills cheaper? Absolutely! I could switch to energy-efficient appliances to reduce my utility bills. Also, I might look into bundled services for my internet and phone, which often come at a lower rate. Every little bit helps, right? PART 2: Describe Some Food or Drink You Learned to Prepare One dish I learned to prepare is chicken curry. I picked up this skill during a cooking class I took about two years ago at a community center. The class was a fantastic experience as it brought together people who were equally passionate about cooking. I learned to prepare chicken curry from a talented chef who guided us through the entire process. We started with basic chopping skills and then moved on to understanding spices, which are essential in Indian cooking. I loved how the aromatic spices came together to create something delicious. Learning to make chicken curry was incredibly satisfying. The first time I tasted my creation, it felt like a huge achievement! I felt a sense of connection to my cultural roots, as it’s a dish I enjoyed growing up. Now, it’s one of my go-to meals, especially when I want to impress friends with something homemade. PART 3: Discussion Topics Young People and Cooking 1.       What kinds of things can children learn to cook? Children can start with simple dishes, like scrambled eggs or sandwiches. As they grow more comfortable, they can learn to prepare pasta dishes or stir-fries, which allow them to explore flavors and cooking techniques. It’s great to see them get creative in the kitchen! 2.       Do you think it is important for children to learn to cook? Absolutely! Learning to cook not only teaches children essential life skills but also encourages them to make healthier food choices. It fosters independence and creativity, plus it can be a fun way to bond with family while preparing meals together. 3.       Do you think young people should learn to cook at home or at school? Ideally, they should learn both at home and at school. Cooking at home allows for practical experience in a familiar setting, while school can provide structured lessons and introduce them to a variety of cuisines. Combining both environments offers a well-rounded culinary education. Working as a Chef 1.       How enjoyable do you think it would be to work as a professional chef? Working as a professional chef would definitely be enjoyable for someone passionate about food. The creativity involved in developing new recipes and the thrill of working in a fast-paced kitchen can be incredibly rewarding. Plus, seeing satisfied customers enjoying your dishes must be a fulfilling experience! 2.       What skills does a person need to be a great chef? A great chef needs a mix of culinary skills, like knife techniques and flavor pairing, alongside strong organizational skills to manage a busy kitchen. Good communication is essential too, as chefs often work with a team. Lastly, creativity plays a vital role in experimenting with new dishes and presentations. 3.       How much influence do celebrity/TV chefs have on what ordinary people cook? Celebrity chefs have a significant influence on home cooking. They introduce new trends, recipes, and techniques through their shows and cookbooks, making cooking feel accessible and fun. Many people are inspired by them to try new cuisines or elevate their cooking skills, which can really change how we approach meals at home. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Utility bills Bills for essential services like electricity, water, and gas ইউটিলিটি বিল "I have to pay utility bills for electricity and water." Subscriptions Regular payments for services or publications সাবস্ক্রিপশন "I also have some subscriptions, like streaming services and magazines." Stay on top of To keep informed or maintain control over something নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখা "It’s important to stay on top of these bills to avoid interruptions." Bank transfers Electronic transfers of money between banks ব্যাংক ট্রান্সফার "I usually pay my bills online using bank transfers." Direct debit An arrangement to allow a company to take money from your account ডাইরেক্ট ডেবিট "I pay my bills using direct debit, which is super convenient." Hectic Very busy or chaotic ব্যস্ত "Life can get pretty hectic sometimes." Due dates The dates by which bills must be paid পেমেন্টের সময়সীমা "Sometimes I lose track of due dates." Energy-efficient appliances Devices that use less energy to operate শক্তি সাশ্রয়ী যন্ত্রপাতি "Switching to energy-efficient appliances could reduce my utility bills." Aromatic spices Fragrant spices that enhance the flavor of food সুগন্ধি মসলা "I loved how the aromatic spices came together to create something delicious." Cultural roots One’s heritage or background related to culture সাংস্কৃতিক পেরিয়ে যাওয়া "I felt a sense of connection to my cultural roots through cooking." Practical experience Hands-on learning that applies to real-life situations ব্যবহারিক অভিজ্ঞতা "Cooking at home allows for practical experience." Structured lessons Organized and planned teaching sessions সংগঠিত পাঠ "School can provide structured lessons in cooking." Culinary education Learning related to cooking and food preparation রান্নার শিক্ষা "Combining home and school offers a well-rounded culinary education." Fast-paced kitchen A busy kitchen environment with quick service দ্রুতগতির রান্নাঘর "The thrill of working in a fast-paced kitchen can be rewarding." Flavor pairing Combining different flavors to enhance dishes স্বাদের সংমিশ্রণ "A great chef needs skills like flavor pairing." Communication The ability to convey information effectively যোগাযোগ "Good communication is essential in a kitchen." Culinary skills Skills related to cooking রান্নার দক্ষতা "A great chef needs a mix of culinary skills." Trends Popular ideas or styles that are currently prevalent প্রবণতা "Celebrity chefs introduce new trends in home cooking." Accessible Easy to approach or use সহজলভ্য "They make cooking feel accessible and fun."

Cambridge IELTS 17 Speaking Test- 4 PART 1: Speaking Questions 1.       Do you think it’s better to use a paper map or a map on your phone? [Why?] 2.       When was the last time you needed to use a map? [Why/Why not?] 3.       If you visit a new city, do you always use a map to find your way around? [Why/Why not?] 4.       In general, do you find it easy to read maps? [Why/Why not?] PART 2: Speaking Cue Card Questions Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry. ·         What you had to do ·         Why you had to do this in a hurry ·         How well you did this ·         Explain how you felt about having to do this in a hurry. PART 3: Follow-Up Questions & Discussion Topics ·         Do you think it’s OK to arrive late when meeting a friend? ·         What should happen to people who arrive late for work? ·         Can you suggest how people can make sure they don’t arrive late? ·         Is it better to study for long periods or in shorter blocks of time? ·         What are the likely effects of students not managing their study time well? ·         How important is it for students to have enough leisure time? Questions and Answers PART 1: Speaking Answers 1.       Using Maps:  I reckon using a map on your phone is far better. It’s super handy because it provides real-time updates and can even suggest alternate routes if there’s traffic or road closures. Plus, you can zoom in for details or search for nearby places, making navigation a breeze. 2.       Last Time I Used a Map:  Just a few weeks ago, I needed to find my way to a new restaurant in an unfamiliar part of town. I turned to the map on my phone to avoid getting lost, and it really helped me find the quickest route. 3.       Using a Map in a New City:  Absolutely! Whenever I visit a new city, I always rely on a map. It helps me navigate those confusing streets and ensures I don’t miss any must-see landmarks or attractions. It also gives me a sense of confidence in a new environment. 4.       Reading Maps:  Generally, I find reading maps pretty easy, especially the digital ones. They’re user-friendly and often come with features like voice guidance that simplify everything. However, I do struggle a bit with traditional paper maps since they can be tricky to interpret. PART 2: Speaking Cue Card Answer An Occasion When I Had to Do Something in a Hurry:  Last month, I found myself in a bit of a pickle when I had to prepare a presentation for a work meeting on very short notice. My manager informed me just a day before the meeting that the original presenter fell ill, leaving me with less than 24 hours to gather all the necessary info, create slides, and rehearse my speech. Despite the tight timeline, I managed to pull it off. I zeroed in on the key points and ensured my slides were clear and to the point. During the meeting, I felt a flutter of nerves but delivered the presentation confidently. Looking back, I felt a mix of stress and accomplishment. It was challenging, but it taught me how to keep my cool under pressure and prioritize what really mattered. PART 3: Follow-Up Answers 1.       Arriving Late to Meet a Friend:  It’s usually best to be on time when meeting a friend; it shows you value their time. Of course, life can throw curveballs sometimes—unexpected traffic or personal emergencies happen. When that occurs, just communicate promptly and apologize. But if someone’s consistently late, it could strain the friendship, and they might come off as inconsiderate. 2.       Consequences for Arriving Late for Work: Lateness can throw a wrench in the workplace, disrupting the team’s flow. Ideally, companies should have a fair system to address it—maybe verbal warnings or tracking repeated offenses. If someone’s frequently late, there should be more serious discussions about the issue. That said, employers should also consider if there are underlying reasons for the lateness, like transportation issues. 3.       Tips for Avoiding Lateness:  To ensure you’re not late, planning ahead is key. Always allow a buffer for unexpected delays, whether it’s traffic or transit hiccups. Setting reminders can help too. Prepping things the night before—like outfits or work materials—can streamline your morning. Cultivating punctuality and honing time management skills will help a lot in the long run. 4.       Studying: Long vs. Short Sessions:  I’d say studying in shorter blocks of time tends to be more effective than marathon sessions. Research suggests our focus starts to dwindle after about 25-30 minutes. Breaking study time into manageable chunks with little breaks keeps your mind sharp and reduces fatigue. This way, you’re more likely to retain information and remain productive. 5.       Effects of Poor Study Time Management: Poor time management can lead to a slew of issues for students. They might find themselves stressed out as deadlines loom, often leading to cramming sessions that yield lower quality work. It can also result in a shaky understanding of the material, poor grades, and imbalance in life outside of academics, affecting overall well-being. 6.       Importance of Leisure Time for Students: Leisure time is essential for students; it helps them recharge and maintain a healthy balance. Engaging in hobbies or social activities can relieve stress and boost mood. When students have time to unwind, they return to their studies more focused and motivated, which is crucial for avoiding burnout. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Reckon To think or suppose; to consider মনে করা "I reckon using a map on your phone is far better." Handy Convenient and easy to use সুবিধাজনক "A map on your phone is super handy for navigation." Real-time updates Information that is provided immediately as it happens রিয়েল-টাইম আপডেট "The app provides real-time updates on traffic conditions." Navigate To find one’s way or plan a route নির্দেশনা দেওয়া "Using a map helps me navigate confusing streets." Flutter of nerves A feeling of nervousness or anxiety নার্ভাস হওয়া "I felt a flutter of nerves before delivering the presentation." Pull it off To successfully accomplish something সফলভাবে সম্পন্ন করা "Despite the tight timeline, I managed to pull it off." In a bit of a pickle In a difficult or challenging situation জটিল অবস্থায় "I found myself in a bit of a pickle with the short notice." Curveballs Unexpected challenges or obstacles অপ্রত্যাশিত বাধা "Life can throw curveballs sometimes." Strain the friendship To create tension or problems in a relationship বন্ধুত্বে চাপ সৃষ্টি করা "Being consistently late could strain the friendship." Throw a wrench To disrupt or complicate a situation সমস্যায় ফেলানো "Lateness can throw a wrench in the workplace." Fair system An equitable way of dealing with issues ন্যায্য ব্যবস্থা "Companies should have a fair system to address lateness." Buffer Extra time allowed to prevent delays বাফার সময় "Always allow a buffer for unexpected delays." Streamline To make a process more efficient or straightforward কার্যকর করা "Prepping things the night before can streamline your morning." Marathon sessions Extended periods of continuous activity দীর্ঘ সময় ধরে চলা সেশন "Research suggests marathon study sessions may not be as effective." Cramming sessions Intensive study sessions close to a deadline শেষ মুহূর্তে পড়া "Cramming sessions often yield lower quality work." Balance A state of equilibrium between different aspects ভারসাম্য "Leisure time helps students maintain a healthy balance." Recharge To regain energy or vitality পুনরুদ্ধার করা "Leisure time helps students recharge." Burnout Physical or mental collapse caused by prolonged stress অবসাদ "Having time to unwind is crucial for avoiding burnout."

Cambridge IELTS 17 Speaking Test- 2 PART 1: Speaking Questions 1.       Did you have a favourite book when you were a child? [Why/Why not?] 2.       How much reading do you do for your work/studies? [Why/Why not?] 3.       What kinds of books do you read for pleasure? [Why/Why not?] 4.       Do you prefer to read a newspaper or a magazine online, or to buy a copy? [Why?] PART 2: Describe a Big City You Would Like to Visit You should say: ·         Which big city you would like to visit ·         How you would travel there ·         What you would do there ·         And explain why you would like to visit this big city. PART 3: Follow-Up Questions & Discussion Topics Visiting Cities on Holiday 1.       What are the most interesting things to do while visiting cities on holiday? 2.       Why can it be expensive to visit cities on holiday? 3.       Do you think it is better to visit cities alone or in a group with friends? The Growth of Cities 1.       Why have cities increased in size in recent years? 2.       What are the challenges created by ever-growing cities? 3.       In what ways do you think cities of the future will be different from cities today? Questions and Answers PART 1: Speaking Questions 1.       Did you have a favourite book when you were a child? Absolutely! My favorite book was “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. I was completely enchanted by the friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider. The way it captured the essence of loyalty and love really resonated with me as a kid. I think I read it countless times! 2.       How much reading do you do for your work/studies? I read quite a bit for my studies. Keeping up with academic articles and textbooks is crucial for understanding the material and doing well on assignments. Even though it can be overwhelming at times, it’s necessary to grasp complex concepts, especially in my field. 3.       What kinds of books do you read for pleasure? I love reading a mix of genres, but I particularly enjoy mystery novels and historical fiction. Mystery novels keep me on the edge of my seat, making me think and guess. Historical fiction, on the other hand, lets me dive into different eras and cultures while getting lost in a story. It's a great escape! 4.       Do you prefer to read a newspaper or a magazine online, or to buy a copy? I usually read newspapers and magazines online. It’s just so convenient! I can access everything from my phone, which is super handy when I'm on the go. Plus, it’s eco-friendly since it cuts down on paper waste. I also like how I can get real-time updates on current events. PART 2: Describe a Big City You Would Like to Visit One city I’m itching to visit is Tokyo. The blend of traditional culture and modern technology fascinates me. If I get the chance, I’d probably hop on a direct flight to Narita International Airport, which is super convenient. While I’m there, I’d definitely check out the historic Asakusa district and visit the Senso-ji Temple—it’s one of Tokyo's iconic landmarks! I’d also love to explore Shibuya Crossing, the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world. Plus, as a huge fan of pop culture, I wouldn’t miss Akihabara, with its electronic shops and anime culture. And let’s not forget the food! I’m dying to try authentic sushi and ramen. The reason I want to visit Tokyo is that it seems to have everything—rich history, modern attractions, and a vibrant culture. I've heard it's incredibly safe and clean, making it a tourist-friendly destination. Visiting Tokyo has been a dream of mine for ages, and I hope to make it happen soon! PART 3: Follow-Up Questions & Discussion Topics Visiting Cities on Holiday 1.       What are the most interesting things to do while visiting cities on holiday? Exploring cities offers so many exciting activities. Sightseeing is a big one; you can visit historical landmarks, museums, and art galleries. Trying local food is another highlight, as it gives you a real taste of the culture. Attending local festivals, if available, can also be a great way to experience the vibe of the city. Overall, immersing yourself in the local lifestyle makes for a memorable trip! 2.       Why can it be expensive to visit cities on holiday? Traveling to cities can hit your wallet pretty hard! Accommodation costs are usually sky-high, especially in popular tourist spots. Eating out in restaurants can add up quickly, too. Plus, entrance fees for attractions and events can take a chunk out of your budget. And let’s not forget transportation costs—taxis or even public transport can be pricey in big cities. 3.       Do you think it is better to visit cities alone or in a group with friends? It really depends on personal preference. Going solo can give you a lot of freedom to explore at your own pace and focus on what you love most. It can be quite a reflective experience, too. However, traveling with friends can be a blast! You get to share experiences, create memories together, and it often feels safer. I think both have their perks, so it really comes down to what you’re looking for in a trip. The Growth of Cities 1.       Why have cities increased in size in recent years? The main reason cities have expanded is urbanization. More people are flocking to urban areas for better job prospects, education, and living conditions. Economic growth has concentrated industries in cities, drawing in a larger workforce. Cities also offer better infrastructure and services, making them more appealing. So, it’s no surprise that population growth has led to the physical expansion of urban areas. 2.       What are the challenges created by ever-growing cities? Overcrowding is a huge challenge, putting pressure on housing and public services like transportation and healthcare. Traffic congestion is a daily struggle for many, leading to longer commute times and increased pollution. Plus, as cities grow rapidly, social services often can’t keep up, resulting in disparities in access to healthcare and education. Environmental degradation is another concern, as urban sprawl often damages natural habitats. 3.       In what ways do you think cities of the future will be different from cities today? I envision future cities being much more tech-savvy and environmentally friendly. Smart technologies will likely streamline urban management, from traffic flow to energy consumption. I think there’ll be a greater emphasis on green spaces and sustainable architecture, making cities more livable. Advanced public transport systems might also reduce our reliance on cars, making city life cleaner and more efficient. Renewable energy sources could become the norm, helping to tackle climate change while improving residents' quality of life. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Curriculum The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college পাঠ্যক্রম "History was part of the school curriculum, so everyone studied it." Documentary A non-fiction film or program about real events তথ্যচিত্র "I only watch history documentaries if the topic is particularly interesting." Renaissance The period of cultural rebirth in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century রেনেসাঁস যুগ "The Renaissance period interests me because of its artistic and scientific advancements." Suburban Located outside a city but within commuting distance শহরতলির "I grew up in a suburban neighborhood, just a short drive from the city center." Close-knit community A group of people with strong, supportive relationships ঘনিষ্ঠ সম্প্রদায় "My neighborhood was a close-knit community where everyone knew each other." Amenities Convenient features or services offered in a place সুযোগ-সুবিধা "Living in a more urban area with more amenities might suit my lifestyle better now." Babysit To take care of a child temporarily, often as a favor শিশু দেখা "Neighbours can help by babysitting in emergencies." Rural Pertaining to the countryside গ্রামীণ "In rural areas, people generally know their neighbours much better than in cities." Invaluable Extremely valuable; essential অমূল্য "Having a helpful neighbour is invaluable, especially in emergencies." Densely populated Having a high number of people per unit area ঘনবসতিপূর্ণ "In densely populated cities, people tend to keep to themselves more." Public transportation A system of buses, trains, etc., available for the public গণপরিবহন "Public transportation is essential for people commuting in cities." Locally sourced Obtained from local producers স্থানীয়ভাবে সংগৃহীত "Small shops often offer products that are unique or locally sourced." Tailored Made or adapted for a specific purpose or person নির্দিষ্ট ব্যক্তি বা উদ্দেশ্যের জন্য উপযুক্ত "Small shops provide a more tailored shopping experience than large city stores." Extracurricular activities Non-academic activities organized by the school পাঠ্যক্রম বহির্ভূত কার্যক্রম "Parents may choose a school farther away if it offers strong extracurricular activities." Impersonal Lacking personal feeling or connection আনুষ্ঠানিক "Large shopping malls often feel impersonal compared to local stores."

Cambridge IELTS 16 Speaking Test- 4 Questions PART 1: Fast Food 1.       What kinds of fast food have you tried? [Why/Why not?] 2.       Do you ever use a microwave to cook food quickly? [Why/Why not?] 3.       How popular are fast food restaurants where you live? [Why/Why not?] 4.       When would you go to a fast-food restaurant? [Why/Why not?] PART II: Describe Some Technology You Decided to Stop Using You should say: ·         When and where you got this technology. ·         Why you started using this technology. ·         Why you decided to stop using it. ·         And explain how you feel about the decision you made. PART III: Discussion Topics Computer Games 1.       What kinds of computer games do people play in your country? 2.       Why do people enjoy playing computer games? 3.       Do you think that all computer games should have a minimum age for players? Technology in the Classroom 1.       In what ways can technology in the classroom be helpful? 2.       Do you agree that students are often better at using technology than their teachers? 3.       Do you believe that computers will ever replace human teachers?   Questions and Answers Questions and Answers PART 1: Fast Food 1.       What kinds of fast food have you tried? [Why/Why not?] I have tried various types of fast food, such as burgers, pizzas, and fried chicken. I enjoy trying different cuisines, and fast food is convenient when I'm in a hurry or out with friends. 2.       Do you ever use a microwave to cook food quickly? [Why/Why not?] Yes, I often use a microwave to cook food quickly. It saves time, especially when I have a busy schedule or when I just want to heat up leftovers without much hassle. 3.       How popular are fast food restaurants where you live? [Why/Why not?] Fast food restaurants are quite popular where I live. Many people enjoy the convenience and variety they offer, making them a go-to choice for quick meals, especially among young people and families. 4.       When would you go to a fast-food restaurant? [Why/Why not?] I would go to a fast-food restaurant when I’m looking for a quick meal after work or when I’m out with friends and want something easy and casual. It’s a fun option for a quick bite without the commitment of a sit-down restaurant. PART II: Describe Some Technology You Decided to Stop Using I decided to stop using a social media app  that I downloaded about two years ago. I got it on my phone while looking for ways to connect with friends and share experiences online. I started using this app because it seemed like a great way to keep in touch with people and discover new trends. Initially, I enjoyed sharing updates and seeing what others were up to. However, over time, I realized it was becoming a distraction and affecting my productivity. I found myself scrolling for hours instead of focusing on important tasks or spending quality time with family and friends. Ultimately, I decided to delete the app. I feel relieved and more focused since I made that decision. It has allowed me to be more present in my daily life and engage more meaningfully with people around me. PART III: Discussion Topics Computer Games 1.       What kinds of computer games do people play in your country? People in my country enjoy a variety of computer games, including action, adventure, and simulation games. Many also play multiplayer online games, which allow them to connect and compete with friends. 2.       Why do people enjoy playing computer games? People enjoy playing computer games because they provide an escape from reality, offer exciting challenges, and allow for social interaction. Gaming can also be a great way to relax and unwind after a busy day. 3.       Do you think that all computer games should have a minimum age for players? Yes, I believe that all computer games should have a minimum age for players. This helps ensure that younger audiences are not exposed to content that may be inappropriate or too mature for their age. Technology in the Classroom 1.       In what ways can technology in the classroom be helpful? Technology in the classroom can be helpful by providing interactive learning experiences, easy access to information, and tools for collaboration. It can enhance engagement and make learning more accessible for students. 2.       Do you agree that students are often better at using technology than their teachers? Yes, I agree that students are often better at using technology than their teachers, especially since many grew up with it. They tend to be more familiar with the latest apps and tools, which can sometimes create a gap in knowledge. 3.       Do you believe that computers will ever replace human teachers? I don’t believe that computers will ever fully replace human teachers. While technology can aid in education, human teachers provide essential emotional support, mentorship, and personalized guidance that machines cannot replicate. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Cuisine A style of cooking associated with a country or region খাবারের ধরন "Trying different cuisines at fast-food restaurants can be an exciting experience." Convenient Easy to use or quick to access সুবিধাজনক "Fast food is convenient for busy days when I don’t have time to cook." Leftovers Food that remains after a meal and can be eaten later বেঁচে যাওয়া খাবার "I often use the microwave to heat up leftovers for a quick meal." Go-to choice A preferred or frequent option প্রিয় পছন্দ "Fast food is a go-to choice for quick meals with friends." Distraction Something that prevents focus on tasks মনোযোগের ব্যাঘাত "Social media became a distraction, affecting my work productivity." Productivity Efficiency in accomplishing tasks উৎপাদনশীলতা "Reducing distractions helped me improve my productivity." Simulation game A game that mimics real-life scenarios সিমুলেশন গেম "Simulation games allow players to experience lifelike activities in a virtual world." Escape from reality A break from daily life or stress বাস্তবতা থেকে মুক্তি "Many people play games as an escape from reality and to relax." Minimum age The lowest age allowed for something সর্বনিম্ন বয়স "Setting a minimum age for games helps protect younger audiences from inappropriate content." Interactive Involving active participation ইন্টারেকটিভ "Interactive learning tools in the classroom make studying more engaging for students." Familiar Well-known or easily recognized পরিচিত "Students are familiar with the latest apps and tools, making them quick learners." Knowledge gap A difference in understanding between two groups জ্ঞানগত পার্থক্য "The knowledge gap between students and teachers in technology is noticeable in many schools." Emotional support Care and comfort provided through understanding feelings মানসিক সমর্থন "Teachers offer emotional support that computers cannot provide." Personalized guidance Customized advice or help for individuals ব্যক্তিগত নির্দেশনা "Human teachers provide personalized guidance, helping students reach their full potential." Aid To assist or help সাহায্য করা "Technology aids teachers in delivering lessons effectively."

Cambridge IELTS 15 Speaking Test- 4 Questions PART 1: Jewellery 1.     How often do you wear jewellery? Why/Why not? 2.     What type of jewellery do you like best? Why/Why not? 3.     When do people like to give jewellery in your country? Why? 4.     Have you ever given jewellery to someone as a gift? Why/Why not? PART II: Describe an Interesting TV Programme You should say: ·         What science topic this TV programme was about ·         When you saw this TV programme ·         What you learnt from this TV programme ·         And explain why you found this TV programme interesting. PART III: Discussion Topics Science and the Public 1.     How interested are most people in your country in science? 2.     Why do you think children today might be better at science than their parents? 3.     How do you suggest the public can learn more about scientific developments? Scientific Discoveries 1.     What do you think are the most important scientific discoveries in the last 100 years? 2.     Do you agree or disagree that there are no more major scientific discoveries left to make? 3.     Who should pay for scientific research — governments or private companies?   Questions and Answers PART 1: Jewellery 1.     How often do you wear jewellery? Why/Why not? I wear jewellery occasionally, usually for special occasions like weddings or parties. I prefer to keep it simple for daily wear, but I enjoy dressing up with some accessories when the moment calls for it. 2.     What type of jewellery do you like best? Why/Why not? I like necklaces the best, especially simple and elegant designs. They can enhance an outfit without being too flashy, and I find them very versatile. 3.     When do people like to give jewellery in your country? Why? In my country, people often give jewellery as gifts during weddings, anniversaries, and festivals. It symbolizes love, commitment, and celebration, making it a meaningful choice for special occasions. 4.     Have you ever given jewellery to someone as a gift? Why/Why not? Yes, I have given jewellery as a gift before. I chose a bracelet for my sister on her birthday because I wanted to give her something special and lasting that she could cherish. PART II: Describe an Interesting TV Programme One interesting TV programme I watched was about climate change . I saw this programme a few months ago on a popular documentary channel. It discussed the causes and effects of climate change, focusing on how human activities impact the environment. From this programme, I learned about the greenhouse effect and how it leads to global warming. The documentary also highlighted some solutions, such as renewable energy sources and conservation efforts. I found this TV programme interesting because it combined stunning visuals with urgent information. It made me more aware of the environmental issues we face and motivated me to think about ways to contribute to a more sustainable future. PART III: Discussion Topics Science and the Public 1.     How interested are most people in your country in science? Most people in my country show a moderate interest in science. While there is enthusiasm around scientific achievements, many are not fully aware of the latest developments unless they are covered by the media. 2.     Why do you think children today might be better at science than their parents? Children today have access to more resources and technology, such as the internet and educational apps. This allows them to learn more about scientific concepts and discoveries at a younger age. 3.     How do you suggest the public can learn more about scientific developments? I suggest that the public can learn more about scientific developments through accessible media like documentaries, podcasts, and social media channels. Schools should also encourage curiosity by integrating science into everyday discussions. Scientific Discoveries 1.     What do you think are the most important scientific discoveries in the last 100 years? I believe some of the most important discoveries include the development of vaccines, the discovery of DNA's structure, and advancements in renewable energy technologies. These have significantly impacted health, genetics, and the fight against climate change. 2.     Do you agree or disagree that there are no more major scientific discoveries left to make? I disagree with that statement. Science is always evolving, and there are countless mysteries left to explore. Areas like space exploration, medicine, and environmental science are full of potential for major breakthroughs. 3.     Who should pay for scientific research — governments or private companies? I think both governments and private companies should fund scientific research. Government funding is crucial for public health and welfare, while private companies can drive innovation. Collaboration between both sectors can lead to significant advancements. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples.  sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Occasionally From time to time; not regularly মাঝে মাঝে "I wear jewellery occasionally for special occasions." Special occasions Important events or celebrations বিশেষ অনুষ্ঠান "I wear jewellery for weddings and parties, which are special occasions." Accessories Items added to enhance an outfit আনুষঙ্গিক দ্রব্য "I enjoy dressing up with accessories when the moment calls for it." Necklaces A type of jewellery worn around the neck নেকলেস "I like necklaces because they can enhance an outfit without being too flashy." Elegant Graceful and stylish মার্জিত "I prefer simple and elegant designs in jewellery." Versatile Able to be adapted or used in many different ways বহুমুখী "Necklaces are versatile and can be worn with various outfits." Symbolizes Represents or stands for something প্রকাশ করে "Jewellery symbolizes love, commitment, and celebration in my culture." Commitment A pledge or promise to do something প্রতিশ্রুতি "Giving jewellery signifies commitment in relationships." Cherish To hold something dear or value it highly মূল্যবান করা "I wanted to give my sister something special that she could cherish." Climate change Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন "The TV programme discussed the causes and effects of climate change." Documentary A factual film or television programme তথ্যচিত্র "I watched a documentary on climate change a few months ago." Greenhouse effect A process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere গ্রিনহাউস প্রভাব "The programme explained the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming." Global warming The increase in Earth's average surface temperature বৈশ্বিক উষ্ণায়ন "Global warming is a major consequence of climate change." Renewable energy Energy from sources that are naturally replenished নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তি "The documentary highlighted solutions like renewable energy sources." Conservation efforts Actions taken to protect and preserve natural resources সংরক্ষণ প্রচেষ্টা "Conservation efforts are crucial in combating climate change." Stunning visuals Beautiful and striking images চমত্কার চিত্র "The programme combined stunning visuals with important information." Environmental issues Problems affecting the environment পরিবেশগত সমস্যা "The programme made me more aware of the environmental issues we face." Moderate interest A fair or average level of curiosity মাঝারি আগ্রহ "Most people in my country show moderate interest in science." Scientific achievements Significant advancements or discoveries in science বৈজ্ঞানিক অর্জন "There is enthusiasm around scientific achievements in my country." Resources Available assets or materials for learning সম্পদ "Children today have access to more resources for learning science." Educational apps Applications designed to provide learning opportunities শিক্ষামূলক অ্যাপ "Educational apps help children understand scientific concepts." Accessible media Forms of media that are easy to reach or use প্রবেশযোগ্য মিডিয়া "The public can learn about science through accessible media like documentaries." Curiosity A strong desire to learn or know something কৌতূহল "Schools should encourage curiosity to promote interest in science." Major breakthroughs Significant and impactful discoveries গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আবিষ্কার "There are still many potential areas for major breakthroughs in science." Public health The health and well-being of the general population জনস্বাস্থ্য "Government funding is crucial for public health initiatives." Collaboration Working together to achieve a common goal সহযোগিতা "Collaboration between governments and private companies can lead to significant advancements." Funding Financial support for a project or activity তহবিল "Both governments and private companies should provide funding for scientific research." Innovative solutions New and creative ways to solve problems উদ্ভাবনী সমাধান "Innovative solutions are needed to tackle environmental challenges." Society A community of people living together সমাজ "Science plays a vital role in advancing society and improving lives."

Cambridge IELTS 15 Speaking Test- 2 PART 1: Languages How many languages can you speak? Why/Why not? How useful will English be to you in your future? Why/Why not? What do you remember about learning languages at school? Why/Why not? What do you think would be the hardest language for you to learn? Why? PART II: Describe a Website That You Bought Something From You should say: What the website is What you bought from this website How satisfied you were with what you bought And explain what you liked or disliked about using this website. PART III: Discussion Topics Shopping Online What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops? Why do you think online shopping has become so popular nowadays? What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops? The Culture of Consumerism Why do many people today keep buying things which they do not need? Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages? How possible is it to avoid the culture of consumerism?r? Questions and Answers PART 1: Languages How many languages can you speak? Why/Why not? I can speak two languages fluently: my native language and English. I find it important to be bilingual because it helps me communicate with more people and access a wider range of information. How useful will English be to you in your future? Why/Why not? English will be very useful in my future, especially since it's widely used in business and technology. It will allow me to connect with people from different countries and access educational resources and opportunities. What do you remember about learning languages at school? Why/Why not? I remember that learning languages at school was challenging yet enjoyable. The interactive activities and conversations with classmates made it engaging, but I sometimes struggled with grammar and vocabulary. What do you think would be the hardest language for you to learn? Why? I think Mandarin Chinese would be the hardest language for me to learn because of its tonal nature and complex writing system. The pronunciation and characters seem quite difficult compared to languages that use the Latin alphabet. PART II: Describe a Website That You Bought Something From I frequently use Amazon , an online shopping website. I bought a new laptop  from Amazon a few months ago. The process was straightforward, and I found a great deal. I was very satisfied with my purchase. The laptop arrived on time, and it worked perfectly. I loved the detailed product descriptions and customer reviews that helped me make my decision. One thing I liked about using Amazon was the convenience of shopping from home and the wide selection of products. However, I disliked that sometimes the product images can be misleading, so I always make sure to read reviews carefully. PART III: Discussion Topics Shopping Online What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops? People in my country often buy electronics, clothing, and household items from online shops. The convenience of having products delivered to their door is a major draw. Why do you think online shopping has become so popular nowadays? Online shopping has become popular because it's convenient and saves time. People can browse products anytime and anywhere, and compare prices easily, which encourages more purchases. What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops? Some disadvantages include the inability to see or touch products before purchasing, potential shipping delays, and the risk of receiving items that don't match their descriptions. Additionally, return processes can sometimes be complicated. The Culture of Consumerism Why do many people today keep buying things which they do not need? Many people buy unnecessary items due to advertising and social pressure. The desire to keep up with trends and the fear of missing out can drive impulsive purchases. Do you believe the benefits of a consumer society outweigh the disadvantages? It’s a complex issue. While a consumer society drives economic growth and innovation, it can also lead to waste and overconsumption. I believe the key is finding a balance and being mindful of our purchases. How possible is it to avoid the culture of consumerism? It can be challenging to avoid consumerism completely, especially in a society that encourages constant buying. However, being aware of our consumption habits, focusing on needs rather than wants, and practicing minimalism can help reduce its influence. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Fluent Able to speak a language smoothly and easily সাবলীল "I can speak English fluently after years of practice." Bilingual Able to speak two languages দ্বিভাষী "Being bilingual allows me to communicate with more people." Widely used Commonly accepted or utilized ব্যাপকভাবে ব্যবহৃত "English is widely used in business and technology around the world." Educational resources Materials or tools that provide learning opportunities শিক্ষা উপকরণ "English will help me access educational resources and opportunities." Challenging Difficult or demanding চ্যালেঞ্জিং "Learning new languages can be challenging but rewarding." Enjoyable Pleasant or fun আনন্দদায়ক "I found the language learning process enjoyable overall." Interactive activities Engaging tasks that involve participation আন্তঃক্রিয়ামূলক কার্যকলাপ "Interactive activities made language learning more engaging." Grammar The set of rules governing the structure of a language ব্যাকরণ "I sometimes struggled with grammar when learning new languages." Vocabulary The set of words known and used in a language শব্দভাণ্ডার "Building my vocabulary was crucial to improving my language skills." Tonal nature A feature of certain languages where pitch affects meaning স্বরভেদী প্রকৃতি "Mandarin Chinese has a tonal nature that makes it challenging to learn." Complex writing system A complicated method of writing used in a language জটিল লেখার পদ্ধতি "Chinese characters represent a complex writing system." Straightforward Simple and easy to understand সহজ এবং স্পষ্ট "The purchasing process was straightforward on Amazon." Great deal A favorable price or offer দুর্দান্ত চুক্তি "I found a great deal on the laptop I bought." Satisfied Content or pleased with something সন্তুষ্ট "I was very satisfied with my laptop purchase." Product descriptions Detailed information about items for sale পণ্যের বর্ণনা "The detailed product descriptions helped me make my decision." Customer reviews Feedback from people who have purchased a product গ্রাহক পর্যালোচনা "Reading customer reviews can provide valuable insights about a product." Misleading Causing someone to believe something that is not true বিভ্রান্তিকর "Sometimes product images can be misleading, so I read reviews carefully." Electronics Devices or equipment that operate using electrical power বৈদ্যুতিন যন্ত্রপাতি "People often buy electronics like smartphones and laptops online." Household items Products used in everyday home life গৃহস্থালীর জিনিসপত্র "Many people purchase household items online for convenience." Shipping delays Delays in the process of delivering products শিপিংয়ের বিলম্ব "Potential shipping delays can be frustrating for online shoppers." Complicated Difficult to understand or deal with জটিল "The return process for some online shops can be complicated." Advertising Promoting products or services to attract customers বিজ্ঞাপন "Advertising often influences consumer behavior." Social pressure The influence from society to conform to certain behaviors সামাজিক চাপ "Many people feel social pressure to buy the latest trends." Impulsive purchases Buying things without thinking carefully তৎক্ষণাত কেনাকাটা "The fear of missing out can drive impulsive purchases." Economic growth An increase in the production of goods and services অর্থনৈতিক প্রবৃদ্ধি "Consumer society can drive economic growth and innovation." Waste Unnecessary consumption or disposal of resources বর্জ্য "Overconsumption can lead to waste and environmental issues." Minimalism A lifestyle that emphasizes simplicity and reducing possessions ন্যূনতম জীবনধারা "Practicing minimalism can help reduce the influence of consumerism."

Cambridge IELTS 14 Speaking Test- 3 PART 1: Neighbours How often do you see your neighbours? Why/Why not? Do you invite your neighbours to your home? Why/Why not? Do you think you are a good neighbour? Why/Why not? Has a neighbour ever helped you? Why/Why not? PART II: Describe a Very Difficult Task That You Succeeded in Doing as Part of Your Work or Studies You should say: What task you did Why this task was very difficult How you worked on this task And explain how you felt when you had successfully completed this task. PART III: Discussion Topics Difficult Jobs What are the most difficult jobs that people do? Why do you think some people choose to do difficult jobs? Do you agree or disagree that all jobs are difficult sometimes? Personal and Career Success How important is it for everyone to have a goal in their personal life? Is it always necessary to work hard in order to achieve career success? Do you think that successful people are always happy people? Questions and Answers PART 1: Neighbours How often do you see your neighbours? Why/Why not? I see my neighbours quite often, especially when I’m outside watering my plants or taking a walk. We usually greet each other, which helps create a friendly atmosphere in the neighborhood. Do you invite your neighbours to your home? Why/Why not? Yes, I occasionally invite my neighbours over for small gatherings or casual dinners. I believe it's a great way to build community and strengthen our relationships. Do you think you are a good neighbour? Why/Why not? I do think I’m a good neighbour. I try to be considerate, keeping noise levels down and helping out when they need assistance. I think being friendly and approachable is essential in building good neighbourly relations. Has a neighbour ever helped you? Why/Why not? Yes, my neighbour once helped me when I was struggling to carry some heavy groceries. It was kind of them to offer assistance, and it made me feel grateful to live in a supportive community. PART II: Describe a Very Difficult Task That You Succeeded in Doing as Part of Your Work or Studies One difficult task I succeeded in was completing a major research project  for my studies. This task was challenging because it required a lot of detailed research and analysis within a limited timeframe. I had to gather data, analyze it, and present my findings clearly, which involved a lot of critical thinking and organization. To tackle this task, I created a detailed plan, breaking it down into smaller steps. I dedicated specific time slots each day for research, writing, and revising my work. I also sought feedback from my classmates and instructors to improve my project. When I successfully completed the project, I felt a huge sense of relief and accomplishment. It was rewarding to see all my hard work pay off, and receiving positive feedback from my instructors made the experience even more satisfying. PART III: Discussion Topics Difficult Jobs What are the most difficult jobs that people do? Some of the most difficult jobs include those in healthcare, like doctors and nurses, who face high-stress situations regularly. Jobs in law enforcement and emergency services are also incredibly challenging due to the pressure and dangers involved. Why do you think some people choose to do difficult jobs? Some people choose difficult jobs because they find fulfillment in helping others or making a difference in society. They may be driven by a passion for their work or a desire for personal growth and challenge. Do you agree or disagree that all jobs are difficult sometimes? I agree that all jobs can have difficult aspects. Even seemingly simple jobs can become challenging under certain circumstances, such as tight deadlines or high expectations. It's important to recognize that everyone faces their unique challenges at work. Personal and Career Success How important is it for everyone to have a goal in their personal life? Having a personal goal is very important as it gives direction and motivation. It helps individuals focus on what they want to achieve and provides a sense of purpose in life. Is it always necessary to work hard in order to achieve career success? While working hard is often essential for career success, it’s not the only factor. Being strategic, networking, and having the right skills also play significant roles. Sometimes, working smart is just as important as working hard. Do you think that successful people are always happy people? Not necessarily. Success does not guarantee happiness. Many successful individuals struggle with personal issues, and happiness can come from various aspects of life, including relationships and personal fulfillment, rather than just professional achievements. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Neighbours People living near or next to someone প্রতিবেশী "I see my neighbours quite often when I'm outside watering my plants." Friendly atmosphere A pleasant and welcoming environment বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ পরিবেশ "We usually greet each other, creating a friendly atmosphere in the neighborhood." Community A group of people living in the same area কমিউনিটি "I believe it's a great way to build community and strengthen our relationships." Considerate Being mindful of others' feelings or needs বিবেচনাপ্রসূত "I try to be considerate by keeping noise levels down." Supportive Providing help or encouragement সহায়ক "Living in a supportive community makes me feel grateful." Research project A detailed study or investigation into a specific topic গবেষণা প্রকল্প "Completing a major research project was challenging." Challenging Difficult and demanding চ্যালেঞ্জিং "This task was challenging because it required a lot of detailed research." Critical thinking The ability to think clearly and rationally সমালোচনামূলক চিন্তাভাবনা "Completing the project involved a lot of critical thinking and organization." Organization The action of arranging or structuring things সংগঠন "I had to organize my research and present my findings clearly." Feedback Information about performance used as a basis for improvement প্রতিক্রিয়া "I sought feedback from my classmates and instructors to improve my project." Sense of relief A feeling of reassurance and comfort after worry or stress শান্তির অনুভূতি "I felt a huge sense of relief when I completed the project." Accomplishment Something that has been achieved successfully অর্জন "Receiving positive feedback from my instructors was a rewarding accomplishment." Healthcare The organized provision of medical care স্বাস্থ্যসেবা "Healthcare jobs, like those of doctors and nurses, are among the most difficult." High-stress situations Circumstances that cause significant pressure or anxiety উচ্চ চাপের পরিস্থিতি "Doctors face high-stress situations regularly." Law enforcement The agencies responsible for enforcing laws আইন প্রয়োগ "Jobs in law enforcement are incredibly challenging due to the dangers involved." Fulfillment A feeling of satisfaction or happiness from achieving something পরিতৃপ্তি "Some people choose difficult jobs because they find fulfillment in helping others." Personal growth Development in one’s abilities and understanding ব্যক্তিগত বৃদ্ধি "They may be driven by a desire for personal growth and challenge." Tight deadlines Short timeframes in which tasks must be completed সংকীর্ণ সময়সীমা "Even seemingly simple jobs can become challenging under tight deadlines." Purpose The reason for which something is done উদ্দেশ্য "Having a personal goal provides a sense of purpose in life." Strategic Carefully planned to achieve a specific goal কৌশলগত "Being strategic is important for achieving career success." Networking Building and maintaining professional relationships নেটওয়ার্কিং "Networking can play a significant role in career advancement." Skills The ability to do something well দক্ষতা "Having the right skills is essential for success in many careers." Happiness A state of well-being and contentment সুখ "Success does not guarantee happiness." Personal issues Problems related to one's private life ব্যক্তিগত সমস্যা "Many successful individuals struggle with personal issues." Fulfillment A feeling of satisfaction or achievement পরিতৃপ্তি "Happiness can come from personal fulfillment, not just professional achievements."

Cambridge IELTS 14 Speaking Test- 2 PART 1: Social Media Which social media websites do you use? How much time do you spend on social media sites? Why/Why not? What kind of information about yourself have you put on social media? Why/Why not? Is there anything you don't like about social media? Why? PART II: Describe Something You Liked Very Much Which You Bought for Your Home You should say: What you bought When and where you bought it Why you chose this particular thing And explain why you liked it so much. PART III: Discussion Topics Creating a Nice Home Why do some people buy lots of things for their home? Do you think it is very expensive to make a home look nice? Why don't some people care about how their home looks? Different Types of Home In what ways is living in a flat/apartment better than living in a house? Do you think homes will look different in the future? Do you agree that the kinds of homes people prefer change as they get older? Questions and Answers PART 1: Social Media Which social media websites do you use? I use several social media websites, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. They help me connect with friends, stay updated on current events, and share my interests. How much time do you spend on social media sites? Why/Why not? I spend about an hour each day on social media. I find it a useful way to unwind after a long day and catch up with friends. However, I try to limit my time to avoid getting too distracted. What kind of information about yourself have you put on social media? Why/Why not? I mainly share pictures and updates about my hobbies, travels, and events in my life. I keep personal information private because I believe in maintaining a level of security and privacy online. Is there anything you don't like about social media? Why? One thing I don’t like about social media is the pressure to portray a perfect life. It can create unrealistic expectations and lead to comparisons that affect self-esteem. I think it’s important to remind ourselves that social media is just a highlight reel of people’s lives. PART II: Describe Something You Liked Very Much Which You Bought for Your Home One of my favorite purchases for my home is a large, comfortable armchair . I bought it last summer from a local furniture store. I chose this particular armchair because I wanted a cozy spot to read and relax. Its design fits perfectly with my living room decor, and the color adds a nice touch to the space. What I love most about this armchair is its comfort; I can spend hours in it without feeling tired. It has become my favorite place to unwind with a good book or enjoy a movie, making it a special part of my home. PART III: Discussion Topics Creating a Nice Home Why do some people buy lots of things for their home? Some people buy lots of things for their home to create a comfortable and welcoming environment. They may want to express their personality and style through their decor or feel that having more items makes their space feel more complete. Do you think it is very expensive to make a home look nice? It can be expensive, depending on individual tastes and preferences. However, there are many affordable options available, and people can create a nice home on a budget by using DIY projects or shopping at thrift stores. Why don't some people care about how their home looks? Some people may not prioritize home decor because they focus on other aspects of their lives, such as work or family. Others might feel comfortable in their space regardless of its appearance and may believe that functionality is more important than aesthetics. Different Types of Home In what ways is living in a flat/apartment better than living in a house? Living in a flat or apartment can be more convenient, especially in urban areas where space is limited. They often require less maintenance and are typically closer to amenities like shops, restaurants, and public transport. Do you think homes will look different in the future? Yes, I believe homes will look different in the future, especially with advancements in technology and sustainable living. We might see more energy-efficient designs, smart home features, and eco-friendly materials becoming standard. Do you agree that the kinds of homes people prefer change as they get older? Absolutely. As people age, their preferences often shift from larger family homes to smaller, more manageable spaces. They may seek homes that are easier to maintain and better suited to their changing lifestyles, such as retirement communities or apartments. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Social media Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া "I use several social media websites, including Instagram and Facebook." Connect To join or link together সংযোগ করা "These platforms help me connect with friends." Current events Recent news or happenings বর্তমান ঘটনা "I stay updated on current events through social media." Interests Activities or topics that someone enjoys আগ্রহ "I share my interests on social media." Unwind To relax after a period of work or tension বিশ্রাম নেওয়া "I find social media a useful way to unwind after a long day." Limit To restrict the amount or degree of something সীমাবদ্ধ করা "I try to limit my time on social media to avoid distractions." Personal information Data that relates to an individual's private life ব্যক্তিগত তথ্য "I keep personal information private for security reasons." Pressure The use of persuasion or influence to make someone do something চাপ "There's pressure to portray a perfect life on social media." Unrealistic expectations Beliefs about how things should be that are not achievable অযৌক্তিক প্রত্যাশা "Social media can create unrealistic expectations that affect self-esteem." Highlight reel A compilation of the best moments or experiences সেরা মুহূর্তের সংকলন "Social media is just a highlight reel of people's lives." Comfortable Providing physical ease and relaxation আরামদায়ক "I wanted a cozy spot to read and relax, so I bought an armchair." Decor The style of decoration in a room or building সাজসজ্জা "The armchair's design fits perfectly with my living room decor." Color The characteristic of visual perception described through categories such as red, blue, etc. রঙ "The color of the armchair adds a nice touch to the space." Special Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual বিশেষ "It has become a special part of my home." Welcoming Friendly and inviting আন্তরিক "Some people buy lots of things to create a comfortable and welcoming environment." Affordable Reasonably priced, not expensive সাশ্রয়ী "There are many affordable options available for home decor." DIY projects Activities where individuals create or repair things themselves নিজে করা প্রকল্প "People can create a nice home on a budget using DIY projects." Thrift stores Shops that sell second-hand items at reduced prices থ্রিফট স্টোর "Shopping at thrift stores can help people save money on home decor." Functionality The quality of being suited to serve a purpose কার্যকারিতা "Some people prioritize functionality over aesthetics in their homes." Convenience The state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty সুবিধা "Living in a flat can be more convenient in urban areas." Maintenance The process of keeping something in good condition রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ "Apartments often require less maintenance than houses." Energy-efficient Using less energy to provide the same level of comfort শক্তি সাশ্রয়ী "Future homes may feature more energy-efficient designs." Sustainable living A lifestyle that aims to reduce an individual's or society's use of the Earth's natural resources টেকসই জীবনযাপন "Advancements in sustainable living will influence home designs in the future." Smart home features Technology that allows the home to be controlled remotely স্মার্ট হোম বৈশিষ্ট্য "We might see more smart home features becoming standard." Retirement communities Residential areas designed for older adults অবসরপ্রাপ্ত সম্প্রদায় "Older adults may seek homes that are better suited to their changing lifestyles, like retirement communities."

Cambridge IELTS 14 Speaking Test- 1 PART 1: Future What job would you like to have ten years from now? Why? How useful will English be for your future? Why/Why not? How much traveling do you hope to do in the future? Why/Why not? How do you think your life will change in the future? Why/Why not? PART II: Describe a Book That You Enjoyed Reading Because You Had to Think a Lot You should say: What this book was Why you decided to read it What reading this book made you think about And explain why you enjoyed reading this book. PART III: Discussion Topics Children and Reading What are the most popular types of children's books in your country? What are the benefits of parents reading books to their children? Should parents always let children choose the books they read? Electronic Books How popular are electronic books in your country? What are the advantages of parents reading electronic books compared to printed books? Will electronic books ever completely replace printed books in the future? Questions and Answers PART 1: Future What job would you like to have ten years from now? Why? In ten years, I would like to be a teacher. I have always enjoyed sharing knowledge and helping others learn. Teaching allows me to make a positive impact on students’ lives and contribute to their growth. How useful will English be for your future? Why/Why not? English will be very useful for my future because it is a global language. It opens up many opportunities for communication, travel, and career advancement. Being proficient in English will allow me to connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures. How much traveling do you hope to do in the future? Why/Why not? I hope to travel a lot in the future. Exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people are all very appealing to me. Traveling broadens my perspective and allows me to learn outside of the classroom. How do you think your life will change in the future? Why/Why not? I believe my life will change significantly in the future as I will gain more independence and responsibility. I expect to complete my education, start a career, and perhaps have my own family. These changes will help me grow and develop as a person. PART II: Describe a Book That You Enjoyed Reading Because You Had to Think a Lot One book that I enjoyed reading is "1984" by George Orwell . I decided to read it because I had heard a lot about its themes related to totalitarianism and surveillance, which intrigued me. Reading this book made me think about the importance of freedom, privacy, and the impact of government control on society. The dystopian setting pushed me to reflect on current events and how they relate to the themes of the book. I enjoyed reading "1984" because it challenged my thinking and made me question the world around me. The writing was thought-provoking, and it sparked deep discussions with friends about its relevance today. PART III: Discussion Topics Children and Reading What are the most popular types of children's books in your country? In my country, picture books and fantasy novels are among the most popular types of children's books. Picture books engage younger children with colorful illustrations, while fantasy novels inspire imagination in older kids. What are the benefits of parents reading books to their children? Parents reading to their children helps develop language skills, promotes bonding, and encourages a love for reading from a young age. It also stimulates imagination and enhances cognitive development. Should parents always let children choose the books they read? While it’s important for children to have some choice in their reading material, parents should also guide them towards books that are age-appropriate and enriching. A balance between choice and guidance can help foster a lifelong love for reading. Electronic Books How popular are electronic books in your country? Electronic books are becoming increasingly popular in my country, especially among young people. The convenience of reading on devices and the wide selection of e-books available online contribute to their popularity. What are the advantages of parents reading electronic books compared to printed books? One advantage of electronic books is their accessibility; parents can easily find a variety of titles online. E-books also allow for adjustable text sizes, making them more suitable for children with visual impairments. Additionally, they often come with interactive features that can enhance the reading experience. Will electronic books ever completely replace printed books in the future? While electronic books offer many benefits, I don’t think they will completely replace printed books. Many people still enjoy the tactile experience of holding a physical book and the nostalgia that comes with it. There will likely always be a market for printed books alongside electronic ones. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Teacher A person who educates students in a school or similar setting শিক্ষক "In ten years, I would like to be a teacher and help students learn." Knowledge Information, understanding, or skills acquired through experience or education জ্ঞান "I enjoy sharing knowledge with others." Positive impact A beneficial effect on someone or something ইতিবাচক প্রভাব "Teaching allows me to make a positive impact on students' lives." Global language A language that is widely spoken and understood around the world বৈশ্বিক ভাষা "English is considered a global language." Proficient Competent or skilled in a particular area দক্ষ "Being proficient in English will open up many opportunities." Perspective A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি "Traveling broadens my perspective on different cultures." Independence The state of being free from outside control স্বাধীনতা "I will gain more independence as I grow older." Responsibility The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something দায়িত্ব "I will take on more responsibility as I start my career." Dystopian Relating to an imagined society that is undesirable or frightening অন্ধকারময় "The dystopian setting of '1984' made me reflect on current events." Surveillance Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal নজরদারি "The themes of surveillance in '1984' intrigued me." Government control Authority exercised by a governing body সরকারের নিয়ন্ত্রণ "The impact of government control on society is a central theme in '1984'." Thought-provoking Stimulating careful consideration or attention চিন্তার উদ্রেককারী "The writing in '1984' was very thought-provoking." Fantasy novels Books that contain magical or fantastical elements কল্পনা উপন্যাস "Fantasy novels inspire imagination in older kids." Cognitive development The growth and change in intellectual capabilities জ্ঞানীয় উন্নয়ন "Reading stimulates imagination and enhances cognitive development." Age-appropriate Suitable for a certain age group বয়স উপযোগী "Parents should guide children toward age-appropriate books." Enriching Providing a lot of valuable knowledge or experience সমৃদ্ধকর "Parents should guide children toward enriching books." Electronic books Digital versions of printed books ইলেকট্রনিক বই "Electronic books are becoming increasingly popular among young people." Accessibility The quality of being easy to obtain or use প্রবেশাধিকার "One advantage of electronic books is their accessibility." Interactive features Elements that allow readers to engage actively with the content ইন্টারেক্টিভ বৈশিষ্ট্য "E-books often come with interactive features that enhance the reading experience." Tactile experience Relating to the sense of touch স্পর্শগত অভিজ্ঞতা "Many people enjoy the tactile experience of holding a physical book." Nostalgia A sentimental longing for the past স্মৃতিবিজড়িত "The nostalgia of reading printed books adds to their appeal." Market A place or arena for buying and selling বাজার "There will always be a market for printed books alongside electronic ones." Balance A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions সুষমতা "A balance between choice and guidance can foster a love for reading."

Cambridge IELTS 13 Speaking Test- 3 PART 1: Money When you go shopping, do you prefer to pay for things in cash or by card? Why? Do you ever save money to buy special things? Why/Why not? Would you ever take a job that had low pay? Why/Why not? Would winning a lot of money make a big difference in your life? Why/Why not? PART II: Describe an Interesting Discussion You Had as Part of Your Work or Studies You should say: What the subject of the discussion was Who you discussed the subject with What opinions were expressed And explain why you found the discussion interesting. PART III: Discussion Topics Discussing Problems with Others Why is it good to discuss problems with other people? Do you think that it's better to talk to friends and not family about problems? Is it always a good idea to tell lots of people about a problem? Communication Skills at Work Which communication skills are most important when taking part in meetings with colleagues? What are the possible effects of poor written communication skills at work? What do you think will be the future impact of technology on communication in the workplace? Questions and Answers PART 1: Money When you go shopping, do you prefer to pay for things in cash or by card? Why? I prefer to pay by card when I go shopping. It's more convenient, and I don’t have to carry cash around. Plus, I can easily track my spending through my bank statements. Do you ever save money to buy special things? Why/Why not? Yes, I do save money to buy special things. I believe that saving allows me to purchase items I really want without feeling guilty about spending. It also gives me a sense of achievement. Would you ever take a job that had low pay? Why/Why not? I would consider taking a job with low pay if it offered valuable experience or if I was passionate about the work. However, I would need to ensure that it meets my basic financial needs. Would winning a lot of money make a big difference in your life? Why/Why not? Winning a lot of money would definitely make a big difference in my life. It could provide financial security, allow me to travel, and enable me to invest in my future or support my family. However, I also believe that happiness comes from more than just money. PART II: Describe an Interesting Discussion You Had as Part of Your Work or Studies I want to talk about a discussion I had during a team project at school about environmental sustainability. We were a group of five students working on a presentation about how to reduce plastic waste. During the discussion, we shared different opinions. Some members suggested implementing stricter recycling programs, while others believed that education about sustainability was more crucial. I argued that both approaches were important for effective change. I found this discussion interesting because it allowed us to explore a critical issue from various angles. It was enlightening to hear different perspectives and realize that there isn't just one solution to such a complex problem. It really enhanced my understanding of teamwork and collaboration. PART III: Discussion Topics Discussing Problems with Others Why is it good to discuss problems with other people? Discussing problems with others can provide new insights and perspectives that you might not have considered. It can also offer emotional support and help you feel less isolated in your struggles. Do you think that it's better to talk to friends and not family about problems? It depends on the person and the problem. Some might find it easier to talk to friends because they can provide an unbiased viewpoint, while others might prefer family for their deeper understanding and support. Is it always a good idea to tell lots of people about a problem? Not necessarily. While sharing can help, telling too many people may lead to unwanted advice or judgment. It’s often better to choose a few trusted individuals who can offer genuine support. Communication Skills at Work Which communication skills are most important when taking part in meetings with colleagues? Active listening, clarity in expression, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are essential skills in meetings. These skills foster collaboration and ensure that everyone is on the same page. What are the possible effects of poor written communication skills at work? Poor written communication can lead to misunderstandings, mistakes, and decreased productivity. It can also damage professional relationships and hinder effective teamwork. What do you think will be the future impact of technology on communication in the workplace? I believe technology will continue to enhance communication efficiency through tools like video conferencing and instant messaging. However, it might also challenge interpersonal skills if face-to-face interactions decrease. Balancing technology with personal communication will be vital in the future. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. sentences: Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Convenient Suitable or easy to use সুবিধাজনক "Paying by card is more convenient than carrying cash." Track To monitor or keep a record of something ট্র্যাক করা "I can easily track my spending through my bank statements." Save To set aside money for future use সঞ্চয় করা "I save money to buy special things that I want." Special Distinctive or unique, often implying importance বিশেষ "I save money to buy special items without feeling guilty." Achievement Accomplishment or success in reaching a goal সাফল্য "Saving gives me a sense of achievement." Financial needs The essential monetary requirements for living আর্থিক প্রয়োজন "I need to ensure that a low-paying job meets my basic financial needs." Winning Gaining something, typically through a competition জয় "Winning a lot of money could change my life significantly." Financial security The state of having stable income or resources আর্থিক নিরাপত্তা "Financial security would allow me to travel and invest in my future." Environmental sustainability Responsible interaction with the environment to maintain its balance পরিবেশগত স্থায়িত্ব "We discussed how to promote environmental sustainability in our project." Recycling programs Initiatives aimed at processing used materials পুনর্ব্যবহারের কর্মসূচি "Implementing stricter recycling programs is essential for reducing waste." Education The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction শিক্ষা "Education about sustainability is crucial for long-term change." Perspectives Different viewpoints or angles of understanding দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি "Hearing different perspectives enhanced my understanding of the issue." Teamwork Collaborative effort to achieve a common goal দলবদ্ধ কাজ "The discussion enhanced my understanding of teamwork and collaboration." Collaboration Working together to achieve a goal সহযোগিতা "Effective collaboration is key to solving complex problems." Insights Deep understanding or awareness about a particular topic অন্তর্দৃষ্টি "Discussing problems can provide new insights that you might not have considered." Emotional support Help or comfort provided in difficult situations আবেগগত সহায়তা "Talking about problems offers emotional support and makes you feel less isolated." Unbiased Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions পক্ষপাতহীন "Some people find it easier to talk to friends for an unbiased viewpoint." Judgment The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions মূল্যায়ন "Telling too many people about a problem may lead to unwanted judgment." Clarity The quality of being clear and easy to understand পরিষ্কারতা "Clarity in expression is essential in meetings." Constructive feedback Positive and helpful criticism aimed at improvement গঠনমূলক প্রতিক্রিয়া "Providing constructive feedback fosters collaboration." Misunderstandings Failures to understand something correctly ভুল বোঝাবুঝি "Poor written communication can lead to misunderstandings." Productivity The effectiveness of productive effort উৎপাদনশীলতা "Poor communication can decrease productivity in the workplace." Professional relationships Interactions and connections between individuals in a work setting পেশাদার সম্পর্ক "Good communication helps maintain professional relationships." Interpersonal skills Skills used to interact effectively with others আন্তঃব্যক্তিক দক্ষতা "Interpersonal skills are crucial for effective teamwork." Video conferencing A technology that allows for face-to-face communication over the internet ভিডিও সম্মেলন "Video conferencing enhances communication efficiency in remote work." Instant messaging Real-time text communication via the internet তাৎক্ষণিক মেসেজিং "Instant messaging allows for quick communication between team members." Balance A state of equilibrium ভারসাম্য "Balancing technology with personal communication will be vital in the future."

Cambridge IELTS 13 Speaking Test- 2 PART 1: Age Are you happy to be the age you are now? Why/Why not? When you were a child, did you think a lot about your future? Why/Why not? Do you think you have changed as you have got older? Why/Why not? What will be different about your life in the future? Why? PART II: Describe a Time When You Started Using a New Technological Device You should say: What device you started using Why you started using this device How easy or difficult it was to use And explain how helpful this device was to you. PART III: Discussion Topics Technology and Education What is the best age for children to start computer lessons? Do you think that schools should use more technology to help children learn? Do you agree or disagree that computers will replace teachers one day? Technology and Society How much has technology improved how we communicate with each other? Do you agree that there are still many more major technological innovations to be made? Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology? Questions and Answers PART 1: Age Are you happy to be the age you are now? Why/Why not? Yes, I am happy to be my current age. I feel like I have gained a lot of experience and maturity, which helps me make better decisions in life. When you were a child, did you think a lot about your future? Why/Why not? As a child, I didn’t think too much about my future. I was mostly focused on enjoying my childhood and playing with friends. However, I occasionally thought about what I wanted to be when I grew up. Do you think you have changed as you have got older? Why/Why not? Yes, I believe I have changed significantly as I have gotten older. I have become more responsible and open-minded, and I’ve developed a clearer understanding of my goals and values. What will be different about your life in the future? Why? In the future, I hope to have a stable career and possibly a family. I also expect to have more independence and opportunities to travel, which will broaden my perspective on life. PART II: Describe a Time When You Started Using a New Technological Device I want to talk about when I started using my first smartphone. I decided to get it because I wanted a device that combined a phone, camera, and internet access in one. At first, using it was a bit challenging because I had to learn how to navigate the touchscreen and download apps. However, I quickly got the hang of it, thanks to tutorials and my friends’ help. This smartphone has been incredibly helpful for me. It allows me to stay connected with family and friends, access information on the go, and capture memorable moments with its camera. It has definitely made my life more convenient. PART III: Discussion Topics Technology and Education What is the best age for children to start computer lessons? I believe children should start computer lessons around the age of 6 or 7. At this age, they can grasp basic concepts and learn to use technology effectively, which is essential for their education. Do you think that schools should use more technology to help children learn? Yes, I think schools should incorporate more technology into their teaching. It can make learning more engaging and interactive, helping students to better understand complex subjects. Do you agree or disagree that computers will replace teachers one day? I disagree that computers will fully replace teachers. While technology can assist in teaching, the human element is crucial for providing support, encouragement, and social interaction in the classroom. Technology and Society How much has technology improved how we communicate with each other? Technology has greatly improved communication. We can now connect instantly with people around the world through social media, video calls, and messaging apps, which has made it easier to maintain relationships. Do you agree that there are still many more major technological innovations to be made? Absolutely. I believe there is still a lot of potential for innovation in various fields, such as healthcare, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence. The possibilities are endless as technology continues to evolve. Could you suggest some reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology? Some people are reducing their use of technology to focus on their mental health, seek more meaningful interactions, or disconnect from the overwhelming information online. They may also want to spend more time outdoors or engage in hobbies that don't involve screens. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Experience Knowledge or skill gained through involvement অভিজ্ঞতা "I feel like I have gained a lot of experience over the years." Maturity The state of being fully developed or grown পরিপক্কতা "With maturity, I can make better decisions in life." Independence The state of being free from outside control স্বাধীনতা "I hope to have more independence in the future." Perspective A particular attitude toward something দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি "Traveling will broaden my perspective on life." Technological device An electronic tool or gadget প্রযুক্তিগত ডিভাইস "I want to talk about my first technological device." Smartphone A mobile phone with advanced features স্মার্টফোন "My first smartphone combined a phone, camera, and internet access." Touchscreen A display that responds to touch টাচস্ক্রীন "Using the touchscreen was initially challenging for me." Navigate To move through or operate a system নেভিগেট করা "I had to learn how to navigate the smartphone." Tutorials Instructional guides or lessons টিউটোরিয়াল "Thanks to tutorials, I quickly learned how to use my smartphone." Access To obtain or make use of প্রবেশাধিকার "The smartphone allows me to access information on the go." Capture To record or take a photo ধারণ করা "I love to capture memorable moments with my smartphone camera." Effective Producing the desired result কার্যকর "Children can learn to use technology effectively at a young age." Incorporate To include or integrate অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা "Schools should incorporate more technology into their teaching methods." Engaging Attracting or holding interest আকর্ষণীয় "Technology can make learning more engaging and interactive." Assist To help or aid সাহায্য করা "Technology can assist teachers in the classroom." Human element The personal aspect of human interaction মানবিক দিক "The human element is crucial for support and encouragement in education." Communication The act of sharing information or expressing ideas যোগাযোগ "Technology has greatly improved our communication methods." Social media Online platforms for social interaction সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া "Social media allows us to connect with people instantly." Instant Happening immediately তাৎক্ষণিক "We can connect instantly with people around the world." Innovations New and creative ideas or methods উদ্ভাবন "There is still much potential for innovations in various fields." Renewable energy Energy from sources that are naturally replenished পুনর্নবীকরণযোগ্য শক্তি "Innovation in renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future." Artificial intelligence Simulation of human intelligence in machines কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তা "AI has the potential to transform many industries." Mental health Psychological well-being মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য "Reducing technology use can help improve mental health." Meaningful interactions Valuable and significant communication অর্থপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ "People seek more meaningful interactions away from screens." Overwhelming Overpowering or too much to handle অত্যধিক "Many feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available online." Engage To participate or become involved জড়িত হওয়া "People want to engage in hobbies that don't involve screens." Hobbies Activities done for pleasure during free time শখ "Spending time outdoors or pursuing hobbies can be refreshing."

Cambridge IELTS 13 Speaking Test- 1 Questions PART 1: Television Programmes Where do you usually watch TV programmes/shows? Why/Why not? What's your favourite TV programme/show? Why? Are there any programmes/shows you don't like watching? Why/Why not? Do you think you will watch more TV or fewer TV programmes/shows in the future? Why/Why not? PART II: Describe Someone You Know Who Has Started a Business You should say: Who this person is What work this person does Why this person decided to start a business And explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person. PART III: Discussion Topics Choosing Work What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country? Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents? Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job? Work-Life Balance Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday? What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance? Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a good work-life balance? Questions and Answers PART 1: Television Programmes Where do you usually watch TV programmes/shows? Why/Why not? I usually watch TV shows at home on my couch. It’s comfortable, and I can control what I watch and when. I enjoy the convenience of streaming services, which allow me to watch my favourite shows whenever I want. What's your favourite TV programme/show? Why? My favourite TV show is a crime thriller series. I love the suspense and clever plot twists that keep me guessing until the end. The characters are well-developed, and I enjoy watching how their stories unfold. Are there any programmes/shows you don't like watching? Why/Why not? I don’t particularly enjoy reality TV shows. I find them often scripted and not very engaging. I prefer shows with strong storytelling and character development over unscripted drama. Do you think you will watch more TV or fewer TV programmes/shows in the future? Why/Why not? I think I might watch fewer TV shows in the future. As life gets busier with work and other commitments, I find myself prioritizing other activities over watching TV. PART II: Describe Someone You Know Who Has Started a Business I want to talk about my uncle, who owns a small bakery in our neighborhood. He decided to start this business after realizing his passion for baking and wanting to share his delicious creations with the community. He makes a variety of baked goods, including bread, cakes, and pastries. He often experiments with new recipes, which keeps his menu exciting. My uncle started this business because he wanted to turn his hobby into a career and create a place where people could gather and enjoy fresh baked goods. I admire his dedication and creativity, and it’s inspiring to see how he has built a loyal customer base. While I appreciate the idea of running a business, I think I would prefer a more structured work environment. However, I would love to learn more about baking from him. PART III: Discussion Topics Choosing Work What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country? Many young people in my country tend to avoid jobs that are physically demanding, like construction work or factory jobs. They often prefer careers that offer more creativity and opportunities for advancement. Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents? I think both teachers and parents play important roles in advising young people. Teachers can provide insights into career options and help students develop skills, while parents can offer guidance based on their own experiences. Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job? Money is definitely a significant factor, but it’s not the only one. Many young people also consider job satisfaction, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. They want to find a job that aligns with their values and interests, not just one that pays well. Work-Life Balance Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday? Yes, I agree. With the rise of technology and remote work, many people find it challenging to disconnect from their jobs. This can lead to burnout and a lack of personal time. What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance? A poor work-life balance can lead to increased stress and health issues, which in turn affects productivity and overall quality of life. It can also strain relationships, as people may have less time to spend with family and friends. Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a good work-life balance? I would recommend implementing flexible working hours and encouraging employees to take their holiday days. Providing mental health resources and promoting a culture that values work-life balance can also help. This way, employees feel supported and can maintain a healthier lifestyle. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Streaming services Online platforms for watching TV shows স্ট্রিমিং পরিষেবা "I prefer streaming services because I can watch shows anytime." Crime thriller A genre of television or film focusing on crime অপরাধ থ্রিলার "My favorite TV show is a gripping crime thriller." Plot twists Unexpected developments in a story গল্পের মোড় পরিবর্তন "The plot twists in the series kept me on the edge of my seat." Well-developed Fully fleshed out and realistic characters ভালোভাবে বিকশিত "The well-developed characters made the story more engaging." Engaging Interesting and holding attention আকর্ষণীয় "I prefer engaging shows that have strong storytelling." Reality TV Television programming that follows real-life situations রিয়েলিটি টিভি "I find reality TV shows to be less engaging than scripted dramas." Scripted Planned or written in advance পূর্বনির্ধারিত "I think many reality shows are too scripted to feel genuine." Commitments Obligations or responsibilities দায়িত্ব "As life gets busier with work and other commitments, I watch less TV." Passion Strong enthusiasm for something আবেগ "My uncle turned his passion for baking into a business." Baked goods Products made by baking, such as bread and pastries বেকড পণ্য "He makes a variety of baked goods, including cakes and pastries." Loyal customer base A group of regular customers বিশ্বস্ত গ্রাহক বেস "His loyal customer base appreciates his fresh baked goods." Structured Organized and planned সংগঠিত "I would prefer a more structured work environment." Creativity The ability to produce original ideas or works সৃজনশীলতা "Young people often seek jobs that offer creativity." Advancing Moving forward in one's career অগ্রগতি "Many young people prefer jobs that provide opportunities for advancing." Job satisfaction Fulfillment or happiness from one’s work চাকরির সন্তুষ্টি "Job satisfaction is important for maintaining motivation." Work-life balance The equilibrium between personal life and work কর্ম-জীবন সমতা "A good work-life balance is essential for overall well-being." Burnout Physical or emotional exhaustion from overwork অবসাদ "Long hours can lead to burnout and decreased productivity." Productivity Efficiency in work or output উৎপাদনশীলতা "Poor work-life balance can negatively affect productivity." Mental health resources Support systems for mental well-being মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য সম্পদ "Employers should provide mental health resources for their employees." Encourage To support or promote উৎসাহিত করা "It's important to encourage employees to take their holiday days." Effective strategies Successful methods or plans কার্যকর কৌশল "Governments should implement effective strategies for better work-life balance." Flexibility The ability to adapt or change নমনীয়তা "Flexible working hours can greatly improve work-life balance." Quality of life General well-being and living conditions জীবনমান "A poor work-life balance can negatively impact quality of life." Strain To put pressure on চাপ দেওয়া "Work-life imbalance can strain relationships with family and friends." Supportive Providing help or encouragement সমর্থনশীল "A supportive workplace fosters employee well-being." Prioritize To arrange or deal with in order of importance অগ্রাধিকার দেওয়া "I find myself prioritizing other activities over watching TV." Values Principles or beliefs মূল্য "Many young people want a job that aligns with their values." Insights Understandings or realizations অন্তর্দৃষ্টি "Teachers can provide valuable insights into career options."

Cambridge IELTS 12 Speaking Test- 4 PART 1: Art Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child? Why/Why not? Do you ever draw or paint pictures now? Why/Why not? When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition? Why? What kind of pictures do you like having in your home? Why? PART II: Describe a Time When You Visited a Friend or Family Member at Their Workplace You should say: Who you visited Where this person worked Why you visited this person's workplace And explain how you felt about visiting this person's workplace. PART III: Discussion Topics Different Kinds of Workplaces What things make an office comfortable to work in? Why do some people prefer to work outdoors? Do you agree that the building people work in is more important than the colleagues they work with? The Importance of Work What would life be like if people didn't have to work? Are all jobs of equal importance? Why do some people become workaholics? Questions and Answers PART 1: Art Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child? Why/Why not? Yes, I enjoyed art lessons as a child. They allowed me to express my creativity and explore different mediums. I found it relaxing and fun to create something unique, and it was a nice break from more structured subjects. Do you ever draw or paint pictures now? Why/Why not? I don’t draw or paint as often as I used to, but I occasionally sketch or doodle for fun. It’s a great way to unwind and tap into my creative side, even if I don’t have much time for it nowadays. When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition? Why? The last time I visited an art gallery was a few months ago. I went to see a local exhibition showcasing emerging artists. It was inspiring to see their work and learn about their creative processes. What kind of pictures do you like having in your home? Why? I prefer having colorful and abstract pictures in my home. They add vibrancy to the space and make it feel more inviting. I enjoy art that sparks joy and curiosity, creating a positive atmosphere. PART II: Describe a Time When You Visited a Friend or Family Member at Their Workplace I visited my cousin at her workplace, which is a marketing agency in the city. I went there one day to have lunch with her and see what her work environment was like. The office had an open layout, with lots of natural light and colorful decorations. It was interesting to see how she and her colleagues collaborated on projects. Visiting her workplace was exciting and eye-opening. I appreciated the creative energy and teamwork, which made me think about my own career choices. It was fun to catch up with her in a different setting and learn more about her day-to-day activities. PART III: Discussion Topics Different Kinds of Workplaces What things make an office comfortable to work in? A comfortable office usually has ergonomic furniture, good lighting, and a pleasant atmosphere. Plants and personal touches can also make the space feel inviting and boost productivity. Why do some people prefer to work outdoors? Some people prefer to work outdoors because it offers a refreshing change of scenery. Being in nature can enhance creativity and reduce stress, making it a more enjoyable working environment for them. Do you agree that the building people work in is more important than the colleagues they work with? I think both the building and colleagues are important, but I would prioritize colleagues. A supportive and friendly team can significantly impact job satisfaction, while a good working environment can enhance productivity. The Importance of Work What would life be like if people didn't have to work? If people didn’t have to work, life might be more relaxed and enjoyable, allowing for more leisure activities and personal growth. However, some might feel a lack of purpose or fulfillment without work to structure their days. Are all jobs of equal importance? Not all jobs are equally important in terms of societal impact. For example, healthcare workers play a crucial role in public health, while other roles may not have the same level of significance. However, every job has its value and contributes to the economy in some way. Why do some people become workaholics? Some people become workaholics due to a desire for success, fear of failure, or a need for validation. Work can become a coping mechanism for stress or anxiety, leading them to prioritize it over other aspects of life. Vocabulary words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples. Word/Expression Meaning (English) Meaning (Bangla) Example Mediums Different materials or methods in art মাধ্যম "In art class, I experimented with various mediums like paint and clay." Unwind To relax or release tension বিশ্রাম করা "I like to unwind by doodling after a long day." Gallery A place where art is displayed গ্যালারি "I visited a gallery showcasing local artists' work." Emerging Recently becoming known উদীয়মান "The exhibition featured emerging artists from the city." Vibrancy Brightness or liveliness উজ্জ্বলতা "Colorful paintings add vibrancy to my home." Inviting Welcoming and attractive আমন্ত্রণমূলক "An inviting atmosphere makes a home feel comfortable." Atmosphere Mood or feeling of a place পরিবেশ "A good office atmosphere can boost productivity." Ergonomic Designed for comfort and efficiency আরামদায়ক "The ergonomic furniture helps reduce strain at work." Productivity Efficiency in producing work উৎপাদনশীলতা "Plants in the office can improve productivity." Collaboration Working together on a task সহযোগিতা "Her workplace encourages collaboration between team members." Refreshing Revitalizing or giving new energy সতেজ "Working outdoors can be a refreshing change of environment." Scenery Landscape or natural view দৃশ্য "Some prefer outdoor work for the beautiful scenery." Fulfillment Satisfaction or sense of achievement পরিতৃপ্তি "Many find fulfillment in contributing to meaningful projects." Societal impact Influence on society সামাজিক প্রভাব "Healthcare roles have a significant societal impact." Public health Health of the general population জনস্বাস্থ্য "Doctors play a critical role in maintaining public health." Validation Recognition or affirmation স্বীকৃতি "Seeking validation at work can lead to overworking." Coping mechanism Strategy to manage stress চাপ মোকাবেলার কৌশল "Work often becomes a coping mechanism for personal issues." Layout Arrangement or design of space বিন্যাস "The office layout was open and full of natural light." Eye-opening Giving new and surprising information চক্ষু উন্মোচনকারী "Visiting my cousin’s workplace was an eye-opening experience." Open layout A spacious and uncluttered office design খোলা বিন্যাস "The office’s open layout made it feel spacious and welcoming." Leisure Free time or activities for relaxation অবসর "Without work, people might have more leisure for hobbies." Structure Framework or routine কাঠামো "Work provides structure and routine in many people’s lives." Doodle To draw casually without focus আঁকা "I like to doodle when I’m bored to pass the time." Sketch A rough or unfinished drawing স্কেচ "I occasionally sketch in my free time to relax." Curiosity Strong desire to learn or know more কৌতূহল "Abstract art in my home sparks curiosity among guests." Boost To increase or enhance বৃদ্ধি করা "Good lighting can boost mood and productivity in an office." Societal Relating to society সামাজিক "Not all jobs hold the same societal importance." Purpose Reason for doing something উদ্দেশ্য "Work provides a sense of purpose for many individuals." Career choice Selection of one’s profession কর্মজীবনের পছন্দ "Seeing my cousin’s workplace influenced my career choices." Workaholic Someone excessively devoted to work কর্মপাগল "Some people become workaholics due to ambition or stress."