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Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon. Mr Islam was very brilliant as a student. He took his higher education from Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh. He then came back home and started advanced farming. He has two other brothers who are graduates in different disciplines. The specialty of Islam family is that they all are living in their village and all are renowned in their own fields. Mr. Islam’s younger brother, who is a Rajshahi University graduate, is a science teacher in a local school. His youngest brother is a social science graduate who likes to start a local NGO to work for this area. When asked “What makes you decide to stay here in this village?” Mr Islam smiled and said, “Look, it’s true that we could leave this village for city life. I could be banker or my brothers could be a bureaucrat. But it didn’t attract us. We are sons of this soil. Yes, we have education but does education prepare a person only to be an officer? Don’t we have any obligation to the soil that has made us what we are?” He also added that not every educated individual should be a job seeker.

1. Mainul Islam is an (a) — farmer. He had higher education from Mymensingh Agricultural University. His two other brothers are also educated. They have deep (b) — for the village. They did not go to town in quest of any (c) —. They are (d) — in their respective field. They are happy with their village life. According to them all educated (e) — should not look for job.
2. We can take the (a) — of Mainul Islam and his (b) —. They are really great people.  (c) — completing their education, they did not seek for jobs leaving their family, their village. (d) — they stayed in their village and found out their jobs there. By (e) — this, they have set a new example for others.

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Highly paid and high-profile conventional job most people like. But have you ever thought of types of jobs out there……cool fun exciting even strange or weird jobs you never knew What are they? Did you ever wonder who pick up the chewing gum left on a park bench or assesses whether a piece of furniture is comfortable enough or who constructs glass eyeballs or who farms oysters in the middle of the ocean? These are all odds unexpected, wild, unconventional strange or just plain weird jobs and careers. They are not your traditional career choices, but somebody there does all these things gets paid for it, and enjoy life like anybody else There are hundreds of such jobs to take if you want to travel the less taken ways of life Decide if you want a change. A lot of strange jobs also allow you to work part-time or freelance when fits your schedule. This way you can get a taste of freedom, a secondary income, and build experience at the same time.

1. There are so many people who do not like (a) — jobs. The reason behind their avoiding those types of jobs is (b) —. They think they may not be (c) — with such types of jobs on regular basis. And it happens, their life will be at (d) —. But it is universally true that the number of people doing these types of jobs is no less than those doing conventional jobs. In fact, it depends absolutely on personal (e) —.
2. Highly paid and high profile conventional jobs are mostly expected by the people. Our choice and important decision in our life (a) — us go ahead. We have to decide first what we would like to be. We can choose traditional career like most of the people or we can choose (b) — jobs. A good number of weird jobs are (c) —. We can choose these jobs as full time job or we can choose them as part-time if they do not (d) — our working schedule. These jobs will not only give us the flavour of liberty and extra money but also give us (e) — experience.
3. We have to change our motive to (a) — for conventional jobs only. The world presents thousands of ways of caring from picking up chewing gums to (b) — trash from streets from accumulating oysters from sea shore to (c) — people with snake charming. Doing these unconventional jobs gives us much fun excitement if we do it wholeheartedly. In our country besides doing official jobs. We have ample (d) — to earn from livestock rearing, agriculture (e) — and poultry raising. One can easily engage oneself in these sectors.

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Once upon a time in Venice, Italy, there was a very rich merchant named Antonio. He had many ships that sailed in the sea. His ships carried different types of merchandise to other countries, He sold those goods there. He bought spices and other valuables from foreign countries and sold them in Venice. Antonio was a good and kind man. He always helped the poor. The people of Venice loved him very much for his honesty and kindness. Antonio had a close friend named Bassanio. He was a handsome young man and was born in a noble family. Bassanio liked to live a very luxurious life. He loved grandeur and style. He spent more money than he earned. As a result, he was very often short of money. In such situations, Bassanio would go to his best friend Antonio for help. Antonio would help him with cash.It so happened that Bassanio fell in love with a wealthy lady named Portia. Portia was known not only for her beauty but also for her wisdom. She was soft towards Bassanio too. He wanted to visit Portia in a grand manner but he did not have any money. So he went to Antonio.

Question: Once there (a) — a rich merchant named Antonio. He had many business ships. He traded with foreign countries. By nature he was honest and kind. People loved him very much. He was a very (b) — friend of Bassanio. Bassanio was born in a (c) — family. He liked luxury. He was very (d) —. He was always in want of (e) —.

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Rossanio went to Belmont to visit Portia grandly dressed with many servants. Portia’s father had died lately. Before his death he had thought of an unusual plan to find a good husband for his Jaudhter. He wanted a man to marry Portia for herself and not for her wealth. He had three caskets made, one ol gold, one of silver and one of lead. One of the caskets had Portia’s portrait in it. The suitor, who would first choose the casket with the portrait would marry her. The first one to try was the prince of Morocco. He thought that silver and lead are poor metals. It is the casket made or precious metal that can hold the precious picture. So he chose the gold casket But all he found was a picture of a skull with a message that said, “All that glitters is not gold. The prince was very sad and went back home. Then came the prince of Spain. He looked at the silver casket for a long time. On it was written. “He who chooses me will get what he deserves.” The prince had a very high opinion about himself. He thought that he deserved the best. He therefore chose the silver casket and opened it. Inside the casket he found the picture of a blinking fool. He was very disappointed and offended. He immediately rode away. Then it was Bassanio’s turn. He looked at the caskets for a long time. He thought.” Appearances are often misleading. Bad men appear good and they hide their inner ugliness under fine clothes.” So he chose the plain looking lead casket. On opening the casket, he found the portrait of Portia inside. Bassanio and Portia got married.

Question: Portia’s father wanted that the man who would (a) — his death he made three caskets – one made of gold, another of silver and the other of lead. In one of the caskets he kept the portrait of Portia. He announced that he who would choose the (b) — of Portia would be able to marry her. First came the prince of Morocco. He thought to himself that the casket made of precious metal might contain the portrait of Portia. But he was unsuccessful in his (c) —. The prince of Spain tried his (d) — in the silver caskets but in vain. Before choosing the casket Bassanio thought for a while. He chose the (e) — casket. He opened it and found the portrait of Portia. Finally they got married.

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26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervor. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with 31 gunshots. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organizations, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also come there with rallies and processions. There are several cultural programs throughout the day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. The country also witness a smartly dressed parade of defense forces, border guards, police and the VDP (Village Defense Party) at the National Parade Ground near the National Parliament. In Bangabandhu Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators. The educational institutions also organize their individual programs. Sports meets and tournaments are also organized on the day including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colorful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organizations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.

Question: 26 March is a (a) — letter day for the people of Bangladesh. On this day, our (b) — War began. The (c) — sons of our country laid down their lives for the (d) — of the country. So, the whole nation celebrates the day every year to (e) — respect to the martyrs.

1. 26 March is a (a) — day for the people of Bangladesh. On this day, our (b) — War began. The heroic sons of our country sacrificed their (c) —. So, the whole nation (d) — the day every year to (e) — respect to the martyrs.
2. Independence Day is the biggest festival in our country. The day is observed throughout the country in a befitting (a) —. The (b) — of Independence Day begins with a 31 gun salute. People from all walks of life (c) — to the National Mausoleum to pay their respect by offering flower (d) —. Several cultural programmes are also (e) — to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons for the independence of the country.
3. 26 March is a (a) — letter day in the history of our life. On this (b) — day in 1971 our independence was declared. People from all walks of life went to the battlefield to (c) — away our long-cherished independence. Thirty lakh people (d) — down their lives in the battlefield. Besides, two lakh women had to lose their chastity to buy our independence. Those who sacrificed their life, honour and happiness for the sake of our independence will remain ever (e) — in our heart for good.
4. 26 March is a red-letter day in our national (a) —. It is our Independence Day. This is a day to (b) —why and how Bangladesh is created. The birth of Bangladesh was not easy. Our heroic people protested (c) — the evil motive and plan of the Pakistani rulers. Conscious people of our country (d) — against Pak rulers in 1952, ’62, ’68, ’69 and finally in 1971. So 1971 was the (e) — of the previous movements.
5. The day of 26 March is observed with great respect and (a) — every year in the country. The President and Prime Minister visit the National Mausoleum at Savar to pay (b) — to the martyrs. They place (c) — of flowers there on behalf of the nation. People (d) — of caste and creed proceed with rallies and show respect to the martyrs who lost their lives in 1971. This day is a (e) — day in history.
6. March 26 is a (a) — day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation (b) — the independence of Bangladesh. Every year we (c) — Independence Day in a befitting (d) —. On this day the national flag is (e) — in all important places and offices.
7. The day of 26 March is observed with great (a) — and zeal every year in the country. It is a (b) —holiday. The day begins with a 31gun salute. The President and the Prime Minister visit the National Mausoleum at Savar to pay (c) — to the martyrs. They place wreaths of flowers there on behalf of the (d) —. People irrespective of caste or creed proceed with rallies and (e) — respect to the martyrs who lost their lives in 1971.
8. Our biggest state festival is Independence Day. It is observed with great solemnity every year across the (a) —. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister visit the National Mausoleum at Savar to pay homage to the (b) —. They place (c) — of flowers there on behalf of the nation. People from all castes and (d) — proceed with rallies and show respect to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in 1971. This day is a memorable day in the (e) — of Bangladesh.

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The pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin is widely acclaimed for his Bengal ‘Famine Sketches’. Through a series of sketches, Zainul not only documented the harsh famine of 1940 but also showed its sinister face through the skeletal figures of the people destined to die of starvation in a man-made plight. He depicted these extremely shocking pictures with human compassion. He made his own ink by burning charcoal and using cheap ordinary packing paper for sketching. He produced a series of brush and ink drawings, which later became iconic images of human sufferings.Zainul developed a knack for drawing and painting when he was a high school student. After completing high school, he got admission to the Government School of Art, Calcutta (now Kolkata). He graduated with the first position in first class in 1938. He was appointed teacher of the Art School while he was still a student there. He also attended the Slade School of Arts, London in 1951-52.Zainul Abedin is considered the founding father of Bangladeshi art. He was an artist of outstanding talent and earned international reputation. For his artistic and visionary qualities, he is referred to as Shilpacharya meaning ‘great teacher of art’ in Bangladesh. He was the first Principal of the first art school in Dhaka in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). He organized the Nabanna (harvest) exhibition in 1969. In the exhibition, a 65-foot long scroll portraying the rural East Pakistan in phases from abundance to poverty. This intensified the already heightened non-cooperation movement against the Pakistan regime. The exhibition was symbolic of the artists protest and a milestone in demanding cultural and political freedom. Zainul’s dynamic style of work is evident in a 30 foot long scroll painting called Manpura, which was done to commemorate the death of hundreds and thousands of people in the devastating cyclone of 1970.He designed the pages of Constitution of Bangladesh. He founded the Folk Art Museum at Sonargoan, and also Zainul Abedin Shangrahasala, a gallery of his own works in Mymensingh in 1975.The river Brahmaputra plays a predominant role in his paintings and a source of inspiration all through his career. Much of his childhood was spent near the scenic beauty of the river Brahmaputra. A series of water colours that Zainul did as his tribute to the river earned him the Governor’s Gold Medal in an all-India exhibition in 1938. This was the first time when he came into spotlight and this award gave him the confidence to create his own visual style.Zainul was born in Kishoreganj on 29 December 1914, and died on 28 May, 1976.

Question:1. Zainul is our (a)—. His Bengal `Famine Sketches’ were admired (b)—. He not only documented the harsh famine of 1940 (c)—showed its sinister face through the skeletal figures of the people (d)—were destined to die of starvation.

2. Zainul’s pictures were (a)—pathetic, During his school life, he (b)—a skill on drawing and (c)—. He (d)—from the Govt. School of Art in Calcutta. He got first class in (d)—. He also attended the Slade School of Arts in (f)—.
3. Zainul Abedin (a)—the sufferings of the (b)—of Bangladesh. He painted the (c) —figures of (d)—people in the great (e) —of (f)—. In (g)—thousands of people (h)—in the devastating cyclone. His famous (i)—’Manpura’ has showed this (j)—scene.
4. Zainul Abedin had (a) — potentiality to become (b) — artist. His knack coincided with his (c) — as he graduated from an art school. He depicted both (d) — and (e) — in his artworks.
5. Zainul Abedin had (a) — potentiality to become an artist. He is the pioneer of Bangladeshi art. He loved nature and art from his (b) —. He showed his artistic and visionary qualities in his student life. Graduating, (c) — credit, he served as a teacher for many years. He showed his talent in different sketches. In his different sketches, (d), — sketches were acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He is also famous for designing the pages of constitution and (e) — the Folk Art Museum.
6. Zainul Abedin had (a) — potentiality to become an artist. He is the pioneer of Bangladeshi art. He was a (b) — student. He was from Kishoreganj. Graduating (c) — credit, he served as a teacher for many years. He showed his talent in his different sketches (d) — were acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He is also famous for designing the pages of Constitution and (e) — the Folk Art Museum.
7. There is hardly any person (a) — has not heard the name of Zainul Abedin. He was a brilliant student. He got himself (b) — into the government school of Art in Kolkata. He took his graduation in 1938 from there and (c) — first class first. From his school life, he had a great knack for art. He is the (d) — of Bangladeshi modern art. His “Famine sketch” of Bengal in 1940 has earned him much (e) —.
8. Zainul Abedin is considered the (a) — father of Bangladeshi art. He had an outstanding talent and earned international (b) —. He is referred to as a great teacher of art’ in Bangladesh for his artistic and visionary qualities. His style of work is (c) — which is evident in a 30-foot long scroll painting called Manpura. He (d) — this painting to commemorate the death of the people who (e) — in the devastating cyclone of 1970.
9. Zainul Abedin is the (a) — of Bangladeshi modern art. He is well-known to the world for his “Famine Sketches’. In his sketches, he (b) — the cruel famine of 1940. After completing high school, he went to Kolkata and got admitted into the Government School of Art there. He received his graduation in art in 1938. Then he joined there as a teacher. For his (c) — qualities, he was given the title of (d) — He showed his protest against the Pakistan regime by painting scroll of (e) —. 
10. Zainul Abedin had (a) — potentiality to become an artist. He is the pioneer of Bangladeshi art. He loved nature and art from his (b) —. He showed his artistic and visionary qualities in his student life. Graduating (c) — credit, he served as a teacher for many years. He showed his talent in different sketches. Of his different sketches, (d) — Sketches were acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He is also famous for designing the pages of constitution and (e) — the Folk Art Museum.

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Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. Her polythene roofed shelter looks like a cage. She is nearly 45 but looks more than her age. In front of her shelter, she is trying to make a fire to cook the day’s only meal. Her weak hands tremble as she adds some fallen leaves and straw to the fire. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing of the flames reminds Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything — a family, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna consumed gradually all her landed property. It finally claimed her last shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to demolish Meher’s house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate with Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers that affect its people. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the roaring of rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can’t take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year.

Question: Meherjan, a homeless woman, lives in a (a) — on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. She lost her shelter and properties (b) — of the erosion of the Jamuna. Her husband died of diseases caused by poverty and (c) —. River erosion is still (d) — threats to the lives and properties of thousands of people. Meherjan’s life is only an example of the (e) — of climate change in our country.

1. Meherian is a (a) — homeless woman who lives in a slum. She lost her shelter and properties (b) — to the erosion of river Jamuna. She also lost her family. Her husband had died diseases caused by poverty and (c) — of food. Now, she is only a slum (d) —. Like Meherjan there are many people who have become the (e) — of river erosion.
2. River erosion is a serious problem in Bangladesh. Erosion makes people (a) —. People have to take shelter on embankments and other places. Meherjan is one of the (b) — victims of river erosion. She once had everything. The greedy Jamuna has (c) — all her properties and shattered her dreams. Many people have the (d) — fate like Meherjan. During monsoon many villagers lose everything by the (e) — rivers every year.
3. River erosion is caused by (a) — change. It is a severe threat for the people (b) —, along the river banks. Every year it makes thousands of people (c) — Meherjan is a (d) — of this disaster. She has lost everything because of the greed of the river and now (e) — a very unhappy life.
4. River erosion is still posing (a) — to the lives and properties of thousands of people. People living (b) — the rivers are the most likely victims of river erosion. Each year many people become (c) — due to river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan’s life is just one (d) — of how climate change (e) — the lives of thousands of people.
5. Meherjan is a woman of about 45 who lives (a) — in a slum in Sirajgonj. She is leading a very miserable life (b) — her family and property she had previously. All her property and (c) — were grabbed by the erosion of the river Jamuna. Her husband and other family members (d) — to die of several diseases caused from hunger and poverty. So now she is to struggle alone just to keep body and (e) — together.
6. Meherjan is a (a) — of river erosion. But she had (b) — a lofty dream to lead a happy (c) — life. Due to her ill-luck, the river Jamuna (d) — her hopes and aspirations. Now, she lives in a slum. River erosion has (e) — away her all riches and properties. All her past memories prick her all the time.
7. Meherjan is a woman of (a) — now living in a slum in Sirajganj. She has a (b) — experience about the river Jamuna. The erosion of this river (c) — every of her property including a trees, shelter, etc. She also lost her husband for (d) — of food. The greedy Jamuna causes to live on (e) — no dream and happiness. Dangladesh is a riverine country.
8. So, river erosion is a (a) — phenomenon in our country at makes thousands of people homeless and (b) —. Meherian is a (c) — Of this disaster. She is the (d) — sufferer of the river erosion and is struggling hard to (e) — with it.

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Pahela Boishakh is the first day of Bangla Nwe Year. The day is a public holiday. This day has a special significance for us as it is a part of Bangalee culture and tradition. People from all walks of life celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole of Bangladesh is in a festive mood. The day inspires people to start life with renewed hopes and inspirations.Every year the day is celebrated traditionally. People wake up early in the morning, have a bath ane wear their traditional clothes. It is a day when people love eating traditional food.One of the most colourful events of the day is held in Dhaka. Early in the morning, frm all directions to attend the cultural function at Ramna Batamul orgamised by Chhyanata. The cultural programme begins just at sunrise and the renowned artists of the country take part in the programme that starts with Tagore-song Esho-he-Boishakh, Esho Esho…Question: The first day of Bangla New. Year is (a) — as Pahela Boishakh;. Since the day (b) — Bangalee culture and tradition, it has a special significance for us. On this day, the whole Bangladesh wears a festive mood. The day inspires us to start our life with renewed hopes and inspirations. Every year, we (c) — the day with traditional festivities. We wake up early in the morning and eat/take traditional food. The first cultural programme at Ramna Batamul organised by Chhyanata (d) — just at the time of sunrise and the renowned artists of the country (e) — in it.1. Pahela Boishakh represents our ethnic (a) —. On this day, we (b) — to start life afresh with new hopes and (c) —. The day is spent in pomp and ecstasy. We wear (d) — dresses and enjoy traditional food. The entire country wears a (e) — look.2.The first day of Bangla New Year is known (a) — Pahela Boishakh. Since the day (b) — Bangalee culture and tradition, it has a special significance for us. On this day, the whole Bangladesh wears a festive mood. The day inspires us to start our life with renewed hopes and inspirations. Every year, we (c) — the day with traditional festivities. We wake up early in the morning and (d) — the programmes of Pahela Boishakh (e) — traditional clothes.3. Pahela Boishakh is a traditional (a) — that is celebrated all over the country every year. It (b) — people to begin a new (c) — with new expectations. Everyone wears (d) — clothes and eats traditional food on this day. Different organizations arrange different (e) — programmes throughout the country.

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May Day or International Workers Day is observed on May 1 all over the world to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormic Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers’ rally was held near the McCormic Hervester Company and about 6000 workers had joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. Just at this moment some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many of them were badly injured.The events of May 1, 1886 is a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

Question: May Day is a memorable day for the people all over the world. The day is (a) — as a public holiday in almost all the countries. In old days, the (b) — in mills and factories had to work a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. Mc Comic Hervester Company in Chicago was the (c) — place of this movement. Workers of all class including their leaders played significant role to come out (d) — on the demand of eight hours working day. They treated their lives less vital then their demand. Their sacrifice has ensured the scope for the working people all over the universe to stand up with honour and dignity, better working condition, better (e) — and standard form of life to lead.

Answers : (a) regarded (b) workers (c) origination (d) victorious (e) payment1. International (a) — Day is a memorable day in the history of the world. It is a (b) — holiday in almost all the countries of the world. The (c) — of May 1st, 1886 is a (d) — that workers will continue to be (e) — until they stand up and speak out to gain their rights.

2. May Day has a heart (a) — history. On this day in 1886, one worker was killed and some others were (b) — wounded by the attack of police. It was a (c) — rally of the stickers who had some definite demands. The rally was organized by the (d) —. There were some (e) — who tried to leave the rally and strike before the police attacked.

3. May 1st, International Workers Day is recognized as a day of victory. The workers (a) — against their employers for establishing their rights. The labourers wanted to get their (b) — wage. On this day police (c) — at many workers to (d) — it. It caused the death of a striker. Many of them also received (e) — injuries.

4. The world observes the May Day after a long struggle and great (a) —. For this memorable struggle workers now can enjoy an eight-hour workday. May 1st has been (b) — as a public holiday in (c) — all the countries of the world. The workers had to work (d) — hours or more a day before the May 1st (e) —.

5. May Day reminds the struggle and sacrifice of the workers against exploitation and deprivation. Because prior to May 1st, 1886 workers had to work 10 to 16 hours a day in very unsafe (a) —. They were often (b) — of death and injury. As a result, they protested against those maltreatments (c) —. They went on a (d) — and assembled in a rally. Police fired on the crowd of workers, killed one on the spot and left many wounded and injured. But ultimately, the workers succeeded in getting their demands (e) —.

6. May 1st, International Workers’ Day is recognized as a day of victory. In order to establish their rights, the workers (a) — against the factory owners. It was a struggle between the employees and the (b) —. The workers wanted to get (c) — by the factory owners. But many of them were (d) — dead. It was a (e) — no doubt.

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Humans can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.

1. Humans are (a) — for the increasing amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the (b) —. Coal, mineral oil and gas are burned to get (c) —. But all these things being burnt release carbon dioxide into the air. Moreover, people cut the forests (d) — absorb carbon dioxide and supply (e) —.
2. It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond humans’ control, yet he can (a) — some aspects like the greenhouse effect by his wise activities. Carbon dioxide is the main (b) — of it. Carbon dioxide is being (c) — in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, industrial activities have given rise many factories where coal is (d) — for energy. Moreover, mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e) —.
3. There are several reasons why the carbon dioxide concentration has been (a) — in the atmosphere. Our mills and factories burn coal, mineral oil, natural gas, etc. with a view to (b) — energy, we also burn these materials to (c) — our everyday needs. But for our own safety, we have to encourage (d) —. Otherwise, our existence on earth will be at (e) —.
4. The concentration of carbon dioxide is the main reason of greenhouse effect. This carbon dioxide is mainly (a) — from the burning of fossil fuels. Indeed, burning coal emits the (b) — amount of CO2 in the industries. Apart from these, (c) — is another reason of greenhouse effect. This loss causes (d) — crisis. That is, we are strengthening the carbon dioxide concentration and (e) — the oxygen absorption by deforestation.
5. Climate change has become a great (a) — for us in our country as well as in the world. We are highly responsible for (b) — climate change. It is one of the causes of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere is very (c) —. Again, we can say that the main cause of increasing carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. In this modern age, more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by (d) —. Deforestation causes serious greenhouse effect which also causes global warming. So, air pollution must be (e) — at any rate.
6. Humans are unable to change the (a) — of the sun. To change the earth’s orbit around the (b) — is also impossible. But humans can control the (c) — of greenhouse gases on the atmosphere. The (d) — cause of increasing carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of (e) — fuels.
7. Man has no capability to change the sun’s radiation or the earth orbit around the (a) —. But he can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse (b) — and its effect on the atmosphere. Man is (c) —for the rise in carbon dioxide. The burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Various kinds of fuels like coal, mineral oil and natural gas are burnt for various (d) —which release carbon dioxide into the air. So, it is clear that (e) — are generating more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.
8. Human beings are (a) — responsible for climate change. They are (b) — the environment by (c) — greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, CFC etc. Combustion of coal, burning of fossil fuels, deforestation are the (d) — causes of pollution. Climate change (e) — natural disasters.

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“Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transport. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometres away on the phone or the Internet. So we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier.There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot speak all the languages. So you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language —English.English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths.We should learn how to use English both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as communicating with others at personal, social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our exams. English can greatly help you become skilled workforce.

1. It is very (a) — for everyone to learn English nowadays. If we want to (b) — there is no (c) — with other countries. to learn English. By learning English both orally and in writing, we can easily (d) — our unemployment problem in our country. From the very beginning, a student should think that he has to learn English not only for passing the exams but also to communicate with others and it is a (e) —.
2. Globalization has made the world smaller and so it requires a (a) — language for international communication. The lingua franca of the world is (b) —. English provides us with the (c) — to pursue a good job. Being a densely (d) — country, Bangladesh is cursed with unemployment. Proficiency in English may help (e) — unemployment problem and bring economic development.
3. A common language is necessary for (a) — communication. For many (b) — English has achieved the prestige of being that language. It helps to get good jobs and (c) — better salaries. It can help us communicate with others. So we all should learn English for the improvement of our (d) — career. It also helps (e) — our unemployment problem.

4.The present world has now become smaller because (a) — transports help us (b) — the vast distances. We can talk within seconds on the phone or the Internet. But the language we need to communicate is English. English is now regarded as a (c) — language. In Bangladesh, the importance of English is never (d) —. Because English also helps us find a good job besides communicating with many countries. It is of course the good news for millions of our unemployed (e) —.

5. The world is becoming smaller day by day. Now, we can (a) — communication with a person thousands of kilometres away on the phone or the Internet. In fact, we can communicate with the whole world at absolute (b) — ease. English has made this communication much easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages. But to keep in (c) — with them, we need a common language. English is that common language, no doubt. So by (d) — English, we can have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is (e) — good news for millions of our unemployed youths.

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Mother Teresa was moved by the presence of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded the home for the dying destitute and named it ‘Nirmal Hridoy’ meaning ‘Pure Heart’. She and her fellow nuns gathered the dying people off the streets of Kolkata and brought them to this home. They were lovingly looked after and cared for. Since then men, women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmal Hridoy. These unloved and uncared for people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. In their last hours they get human and Divine love and can feel they are also children of God. Those who survive, the Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for them or send them to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment. Regarding commitment to family, Mother Teresa said, ‘May be in our own family, we have somebody, who is feeling lonely, who is feeling sick, who is feeling worried. Are we there? Are we willing to give until it hurts in order to be with our families, or do we put our interest first? We must remember that love begins at home and we must also remember that future of humanity passes through the family.’Mother Teresa’s work has been recogniged throughout the world and she has received a number of awards. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & Understanding (1972), the Balzan Prize (1978), the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and the Bharat Ratna (1980). Mother Teresa died at the age of 87, on 5 September, 1997. The world salutes her for her love and compassion for humanity. She has taught us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion. Draped in a white and blue bordered sari, wrinkled face, ever soft eyes and a saintly smile, is the picture of Mother Teresa in our mind.

1. Mother Teresa is still alive in our (a) — though she expired almost 16 years back. She spent her entire life for the (b) — of the poor people. She has taught us that helping the needy is the greatest work that a man can do. She lived a very poor life (c) — the poorest (d) — all pleasure and comfort. She loved all people irrespective of caste, creed and religion. That’s why she has become (e) — to all people of the world.
2. Mother Teresa was greatly shocked (a) — a large number of helpless people on the streets of Kolkata. She and her fellow nuns collected those people who were at the point of (b) — and placed them in her home. Throughout her life, she not only nursed a large number of sick people but also (c) — jobs for them. As recognition to her incomparable (d) — to mankind she was (e) — by different organizations.
3. Mother Teresa became (a) — to see the presence of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. So she played a great role in (b) — Nirmal Hridoy in Kolkata. People who were brought to the home received medical (c) — from the Missionaries of Charity. They were given the opportunity to die (d) — dignity and love. The (e) — works of Mother Teresa and her fellow sisters will always be remembered.
4. Mother Teresa was the (a) — of the sick and dying destitute. By (b) — Nirmal Hridoy, she and her fellow nuns served the people. They used to (c) — the dying people to Nirmal Hridoy and look after them with (d) — and care. They made the people feel that they will get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and (e) —.
5. Mother Teresa was (a) — to see the sick and dying people lying on the street. She then decided to do something for these (b) — people. So, she established Nirmal Hridoy’ a home for the dying people. She brought these sick people to the home to take care and give (c) —. The whole world has (d) — her work. She has worked to (e) — peace in society and for this she has been awarded the Nobel Prize for peace.
6. The (a) — condition of the sick and dying people in the streets of Kolkata stirred Mother Teresa. In order to serve the dying helpless people, she (b) — Nirmal Hridoy. She along with her fellow nuns would (c) — the sick and dying people from the streets of Kolkata and bring them to Nirmal Hridoy. They took care of them with great love and (d) —. Mother Teresa stands for the distressed humanity. She is a (e) — of love and kindness. For her outstanding service for humanity, she was awarded Nobel Prize.

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Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer offspring. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees.Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world’s most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase the pressures on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

1. The temperature rise of water in rivers, lakes and seas has (a) — in the scarcity of food and oxygen for fish. As a result, the (b) — and reproduction of fishes is being hampered. If temperature rise goes on in this rate, it will cause the (c) — of some fishes. If this happens, people (d) — on fish as the main source of protein will suffer a lot. A possible solution to this problem is the (e) — of greenhouse gas emission.
2. There is no denying the fact that almost half of the world’s population depends on fish. It supplies their (a) — for protein. A large number of people also earn their (b) — by fishing. But global warming is (c) — this biological asset. As a result, people depending on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty. So, it is high time we (d) — the greenhouse gas emissions to (e) — the fish population from extinction.
3. Global warming (a) — the rise of temperature of water sources too. This sudden rise in temperature (b) — upon the fish population seriously. Increased temperature (c) — the amount of oxygen and food of the fish population. Some species of fishes are about to be (d) —. If this (e) — people dependent on fish will face hunger and poverty.
4. Fish population is not free from the (a) — of climate change. Because of climate change the water temperature will increase causing the (b) — of food and oxygen for fish. As a consequence of this, fishes will lose their (c) — capacity. Some of the fishes are on the (d) — of extinction. This (e) — increases the pressure on fish population.
5. It is (a) — from the passage that global warming is (b) — a great threat for fish population. (c) — to global warming, food production and oxygen (d) — in water decreases. As a result, some fish may be extinct (e) —.
6. A survey shows that a major number of people are entirely (a) — on fish as it is the (b) — source of protein. But this species of creature is severely affected by global (c) —. Fishes are one of the world’s most valuable (d) — assets. In case of a failure to preserve fish from greenhouse effect, the people dependent on fish are sure to suffer from (e) — and poverty.
7. Fish is one of the most (a) — assets. Many people of the world eat fish as the main source of (b) —. Many people also earn their livelihood by fishing. But they are not free from (c) —. Global warming is the main reason for their extinction. Climate change bears a great (d) — their lives. If global warming cannot be (e) — the full growth of fish will be hindered.
8. Global warming is posing a great (a) — to fish population. It makes water temperature (b) —. So, fishes cannot get enough food and oxygen for their (c) —. As a result, fish population is on the (d) —state. Global warming must be checked. Otherwise, there will be a lot of (e) — fish population.
9. Fish population is severely affected (a) — to global warming. For want of food and oxygen some (b) — of fish may be (c) — one day. To stop, global warming. we have to convince people not to (d) —greenhouse gas. Otherwise, many people have to (e) — poverty and hunger.

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The advantages of the Internet technology have made it possible to emerge a good number of web sites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks. At present, Facebook is the most popular. Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are other frequently used social services. Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people sharing interests and activities across the borders and thus have made a lot for the users to feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social l services are cost free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet service provider. Secondly, you can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is like presenting yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people’s profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some like Facebook allow users to update their profiles. Fourthly, networks allow users to post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments from friends and other users. Finally, there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/viewers, and what information should be shared with others.

1. With the advancement of Internet technology, it (a) — to develop a lot of websites. These websites (b) — social networking services or social networks. These websites (c) — to promote relations among people around the world. By using these websites we can (d) — ourselves making our personal profile public before the online users. We can also know about other people’s profile and make a (e) — of friends.
2. The Internet technology has helped develop a lot of websites. These websites contribute to (a) — relations among people around the world. There are many (b) — network services. Among them (c) — is most popular. The users of Facebook can interact with people all over the world. They can exchange views, opinions and interests. Thus the social services have made the world (d) —. One can make (e) — on Facebook and can upload photos and documents.
3. The Internet technology has helped to (a) — a lot of websites. These websites help to develop relation (b) — people around the world. There exist many social networks services. Among them (c) — is the most popular. The users of Facebook can enjoy some facilities which help people around the world to (d) — their feeling and exchange their ideas and views. Anyone can enjoy these facilities living anywhere in the world but it is (e) —.
4. With the help of Internet (a) — a large number of websites are designed. These sites (b) — social relations among people all over the world. Providing a lot of functions social network services are going forward connecting people across the (c) —. People from whole world can (d) — their interests and activities with each other and (e) — closed as they are living in a global village.
5. The passage (a) — with the social network services. Social network services work for making social relations among people (b) — the world. The users can (c) — through the services. These services make it possible to connect people (d) — interests and activities across the borders. Because most of the social services are cost (e) —.

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21 February has been observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of language movement of 1952. The occasion begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar barefoot in procession, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar.Many of them visit the graves of the martyrs at Azimpur graveyard and pray for them. They also attend various programmes organised in remembrance of the language martyrs. The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) on 17 November in 1999 proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

1. The then Pakistani rulers tried to impose Urdu as mother (a) — upon us instead of Bengali. But our heroic sons raised their voice (b) — this unlawful decision. Some of the heroic sons came forward and (c) — their lives for the cause of our language on 21 February 1952. Since then the day has been (d) — Shaheed Dibosh. Every year we remember this day with solemnity and pay profound (e) — to the martyrs.
2. People across the country observe 21 February to remember the (a) — martyrs. They organize various (b) — to celebrate the day. At dawn they, putting on black badges, attend the (c) — barefoot and sing mourning songs which remind them of the (d) — sacrifice of the martyrs. The Shaheed Minar gets flooded with the (e) — of flowers.
3. 21 February is (a) — as the International Mother Language Day not only in Bangladesh, but also worldwide. We (b) — this day as Shaheed Dibosh every year. The people of Bangladesh observe the day with (c) — songs to (d) — respect to the martyrs. They go to the Shaheed Minar (e) — wearing black badges.
4. 21 February is a memorable day in our national (a) —. We observe the day every year as theInternational Mother Language Day. The day is a national (b) —. On this day. we pay tribute to the martyrs who (c) — their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. In fact, the seed of the Language Movement was (d) — on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad Ali Jinnah (e) — that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan.
5. People (a) — 21 February as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country to remember the memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952. People get up early in the morning. They walk (b) — to the Shaheed Minar. (c) — black badges they go to the Shaheed Minar singing the mourning song ‘Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano ….. They (d) — homage to the memory of the martyrs. They offer flowers at Shaheed Minar to show their profound (e) —.
6. (a) — Martyrs are remembered by the people across the country and (b) — as Shaheed Dibosh. They organize various (c) — to celebrate the day. At (d) — they. putting on black badges, attend the (e) — barefooted and sing mourning songs.

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Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film makers in Bangladesh. He was born on 19 August 1935 in the village Majupur, in Feni district. He was an active worker of the Language Movement. He was one of the ten students to go out in a procession on 21 February 1952 despite a ban on such activities. As a result, he and many others were arrested and taken to prison. Zahir was also present at the historical meeting of Amtala on February 21, 1952. He also took part in the mass movement in 1969. In 1971, he joined the Liberation War.All through his life, Zahir dreamt for a democratic society, a society that will ensure freedom of speech and will. He had many dreams about our film industry too. He made a legendary film Jibon Theke Neya based on the Language Movement of 1952. It was a revolt against the then autocratic government. The family presented in that film was a miniature East Pakistan ruled by an autocrat who had to go to the prison for her conspiracy. During the liberation war this film was shown outside Bangladesh. Critics like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak appreciated this film. Zahir gave all his money to the Freedom Fighters’ trust that he got from his film shows. Besides, his great documentary on Pakistani atrocities, Stop Genocide, helped create world sentiment in favour of our liberation war. On 30 December 1971, someone informed Zahir about an address somewhere at Mirpur, where he might find his brother, the famous writer Shahidullah Kaiser. Shahidulla was captured and killed by the Pakistani army and the local collaborators during the last days of the war. Accordingly Zahir left home to get his brother back and he never returned. Zahir’s dream was fulfilled. He could see the inception of a free independent Bangladesh though he did not get back his brother. And it’s a pity that this dreamer was missing at such a time when his dream came true.

1. An active (a) — of language movement, Zahir Raihan was born on 19 August 1935 in Feni district. He also (b) — part in mass movement and liberation war. He wanted to (c) — freedom of speech. He was a (d) — film maker. He (e) — his life for the freedom of the country.
2. Zahir Raihan took an (a) — part in the Language Movement defying the (b) — imposed by the then autocratic govt. His (c) — to our Language Movement is immense. He wanted to (d) — freedom of speech. The real patriot and legendary film-maker (e) — down his life for the liberty of the country.
3. Zahir Raihan was a good (a) — of his time. He dreamt for a democratic society and a society where freedom of speech will be (b) — for everyone. He was a (c) — film-maker. ‘Jibon Theke Neya’ was an (d) — film made by Zahir Raihan. The family in the film presented the (e) — of Pakistani govt.
4. Zahir Raihan is a great son of our country. He was basically a (a) — film-maker. He also wrote a number of novels. Besides he was an (b) — worker in organizing Language Movement that ultimately (c) — to the War of Liberation. He was a dreamer of independence. During the Liberation War he played a very important role. He made documentary films on the (d) —. Pakistanis did on the Bengalees in 1971 (e) — the war. One of his greatest documentaries is Stop Genocide.
5. Zahir Raihan desired to establish a (a) — free from exploitation. He dreamt for a society that will (b) — freedom of speech. He (c) — part in different movements to achieve this goal. He wanted to (d) — world opinion in favour of our Liberation War. With this view in mind, he made his famous movie “Stop Genocide”. “Stop Genocide” was (e) — to create world sentiment in our favour. Zahir Raihan had to sacrifice his life for our liberation.
6. Zahir Raihan, a great name in film, has brought a (a) — change in our national life. He had a vital role in (b) — people for Liberation War. His great creation ‘Jibon Theke Neya’ is based on (c) —. It’s a revolt against the then (d) — rulers. Though he is no more, he will remain (e) — among us as long as Bangladesh exists.
7. Zahir Raihan desired to establish a (a) — free from exploitation. He dreamt for a society that will (b) —. He freedom of speech. He (c) — part in different movements to achieve this (d) — wanted to (e) — world opinion in favour of our Liberation War.
8. Zahir Raihan is one of those men (a) — we remember and respect. He was a (b) — talented film maker. He dreamt of an (c) — free, sovereign society. He took (d) — part in the Language movement, the Mass Movement and the Liberation War. But it was an (e) — of late that he could not see the freedom of his motherland with his own eyes.
9. ‘Stop Genocide’ a documentary (a) — by Zabir Raihan created a sentiment worldwide so that the people might (b) — the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Earlier, he proved his (c) — as a film maker by making a legendary movie, Jibon Theke Neya’. Zahir Raihan was a (d) — of a democratic society. But it is a matter of great regret that this dreamer (e) — on 30 December 1971.

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Eid is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladeh. Eid means happiness. Eveyone wants to share this happiness with their near and dear ones. So most of the people, who are living outside their home for different reasons have a strong desire to get back home during the Eid vacations. As a result, there is a mad rush in the buses, trains, or launches for the home-bound people. This often causes transport accidents that take away many lives. However, it cannot stop people’s desire to meet their family, in-laws, or friends. What makes people rush for their homes in spite of serious hazards? This is the pull of the roots. Do human beings have roots like the trees? The answer is ‘yes’ but unlike the roots of the trees they are invisible, they lie in our minds. It’s these roots that make a bond between us and family members, inlaws, friends, neighbours or even between us and the land where we were born andgrew up. In that sense our families, land of birth, relatives, our culture, traditions, or surroundings are our roots. And whereever we stay, we have a continuous pull of our roots. It’s our roots that develop our identity making us what we are. When we lose that bond, we become rootless. Human beings who do not have any root or contexts, are non entity. In other words, they do not have their own identity. Such persons are devoid of values, humanity, and social responsibilities. They don’t know where they are from, and/or where they are heading towards. This often makes them feel empty and lost.

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1. Eid is the most important (a) — of the Muslims in Bangladesh. It brings happiness to all. People want to share this joy with their near and dear ones. For this reason, most of the people wish to get back their village (b) — during this vacation. It causes a mad rush in all sorts of (c) —. As a result, it causes serious accidents like sudden death. Still the homebound people make a (d) — to go back home. This is because they have a pull of their (e) — from inside their minds. These roots cannot be seen but can be felt.
2. People living outside home feel a strong desire to go home during Eid vacation for (a) — their happiness with their relatives. This strong desire is due to the (b) — of roots. Though we live outside our home, our roots are at our villages where we were (c) — and where our parents and (d) — are living. The pull of roots are so strong that (e) — can stop us from going to our near and dear ones.
3. By nature, human beings love to share their feelings and happiness with near and dear ones. This bond among people (a) — them to return to their roots. The roots we (b) — form our identity. This helps us (c) — who are, where we belong to. So people who tend to recognize their (d) — cannot deny their roots. Denying our roots means denying our (e) —.
4. Eid means happiness and this Eid comes to us (a) — a year. Every Muslim in Bangladesh has a strong (b) — to share this happiness with their (c) — persons. That’s why, almost all Muslims (d) — of rich or poor are found crazy to get back to their homes during this vacation. It causes a mad rush for (e) — buses, trains or launches.
5. By nature, human being loves (a) — to share his/her feelings with near and dear ones. This invisible (b) — for each other lies in their hearts. It always polls us to (c) — back to our roots. It develops our identity and (d) — to know who we are. If we deny our roots, we will deny our existence. So, we can’t but (e) — our roots.

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Pritilata was born in Chittagong on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr Khastagir Government Girls’ School in Chittagong and Eden College, Dhaka. She finally graduated in philosophy with distinction from Bathune College in Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the anti-British movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination, and her motherland without British colonial rule. So she received combat training to fight against the British rule. Soon after, Pritilata became the headteacher of Nandankanon Aparna Charan School in Chittagong. Gradually she involved herself in Surya Sen’s armed resistance movement. Surya Sen was a famous anti-British movement organizer and activist in Cittagong area that time. In 1932, Surya Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. The club was well-known for its notorious sign Dogs and Indians not allowed. Surya Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of 10-12 men to attack the Club. The raid was successful but Pritilata dressed as a man failed to get out of the Club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can work like men. She also proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for the freedom from the British colonial rule. Her dream came true. The British rule came to an end though she couldn’t see it during her lifetime.

1. We were under (a) — colonial rules for over two hundred years. Who likes to remain in chains? Similar was the case with Pritilata. She (b) — of her motherland free from British colonial rule. She (c) — training and joined anti-British movement. She (d) — her team to attack the notorious European Club but unfortunately she could not get out of the club. She thought it was more honourable to die than to be arrested. So, she committed suicide and (e) — us that we all irrespective of male and female should come forward to sacrifice even our lives for the greater cause of the country.
2. Pritilata was a great (a) —. She was born in Chattogram. She was a student of extraordinary merit. She had her (b) — in philosophy. During her college life she took part in the anti-British movement. She was a supporter of Surja Sen. She dreamt of (c) — free society. So, she got herself (d) — in Surja Sen’s armed resistance movement. In the disguise of a man, she (e) — an attack on the Pahartali European Club.
3. Pritilata was an active (a) — of anti-British movement in then Bangladesh. She worked under the (b) — of Surja Sen. She was a teacher and had a dream of her motherland free from British colonial rule. She (c) — the European Club at Pahartali and became successful but unfortunately she could not come out of it and she (d) — herself. She was determined not (e) — herself to the British rule even for life.
4. We feel thrilled (a) — that Pritilata was a student of Dr Khastagir Govt. High School, Chattogram. Now, we are the students of the same (b) — institution. She was not only a meritorious student but also a woman of outstanding (c) —. She could not remain (d), — during the anti-British movement. She dedicated her life to achieve (e) — of her motherland.
5. Pritilata, (a) — a meritorious student (b) — her study successfully. She (c) — with Surja Sen and fought against the British rule. She (d) — her life for the sake of her country. She was a great warrior (e) — the British rule.
6. Pritilata was one of the brave personalities who fought against the British (a) — rule. To establish a society without gender discrimination, she got herself (b) — in the armed resistance movement. To raid the European Club was an (c) — for her that she did (d) — accordingly but she failed to (e) — herself from the Club and committed suicide.
7. Pritilata was assigned by Surja Sen to attack the club being (a) — by a team of 10-20 men. Though the attack was (b) — Pritilata had to commit suicide. She did this to avoid arrest. From this (c) — we can understand that Pritilata was a very (d) — and strongly determined lady. We shall always (e) — Pritilata with love and honour.
8. Pritilata was one of the brave personalities who fought against the British (a) — rule. All through her life, she dreamt of a (b) — which is free from gender discrimination. She (c) — wanted a land which is free from foreign rule. To make her country (d) —, she took arms and fought against the enemies. Even she sacrificed her life to (e) — her dream come true.

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‘Heritage’ is what we inherit from the past, live with them in the present and then pass on to our children or future generation. Our unique source of life and inspiration is our cultural and natural heritage. When we speak of ‘World Heritage’, it indicates places and sites that we got from the past and pass on to the future generation of the entire world. The ‘Shat Gambuj Mosque’ in Bagerhat is such a heritage. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.Originally, the historic Mosque City was known as ‘ Khalifatabad’. It is situated at the outskirts of Bagerhat town— not very far from the dense mangrove forest of the Sundarbans. Khalifatabad was a Muslim colony. It was founded by the Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century. The infrastructure of the city reveals significant technical skills in many mosques as well as early Islamic monuments. Baked bricks are used for the construction of the buildings. The planning of the city is distinctly dominated by Islamic architecture and the decorations are a combination of Mughal and Turkish architecture.Khan Jahan built a network of roads, bridges, public buildings and reservoirs to make the city habitable. There are about 360 mosques in the city. Among them the most remarkable is the multi-domed Shat Gombuj Mosque. The mosque is unique in the sense that it has 60 pillars that support the roof, with 77 low height domes. The 4 towers at 4 corners have smaller domes on the roof as well. The vast prayer hall has 11 arched doorways on the east and 7 each on the north and south for light andventilation. It has 7 aisles running along the length of the mosque and 11 deep curves between the slender stone columns. These columns support the curving arches created by the domes. The thickness of the arches is 6 feet and have slightly narrowing hollow and round wall. The west wall in the interior has 11 ‘mihrabs’ (niche in mosque pointing towards Makkah). These mihrabs are decorated with stonework and terracotta. The floor of the mosque is made of brick.Besides being used as a prayer hall, Khan Jahan used the mosque as his court also. Today, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and one of the best architectural beauties of Bangladesh.

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1. Shat Gambuj Mosque is one of the tourist (a) — of Bangladesh. Everyday thousands of people visit the mosque from home and (b) —. The mosque was built (c) — the Muslim colony by Khan Jahan Ali, a torch bearer of Islam. He established an (d) — city called Khalifatabad. It is the mosque that presents the (e) — beauty of Mughal Empire.

2.The Shat Gambuj Mosque in Bagerhat (a) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. It was (b) — by a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century. It has 60 pillars, 77 low height (c) — and 4 towers. Khan Jahan Ali (d) — the mosque as his court. Now, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and one of the best architectural (e) — of Bangladesh.

3.There are three World Heritage (a) — in Bangladesh. The historic “Shat Gambuj Mosque is one of them. The UNESCO (b) — it a World Heritage Site in the year 1985. It is a 15th century Islamic edifice (c) — at the outskirts of Bagerhat town. It is (d) — enormous Mughal architectural site covering a very large area. Khan Jahan Ali (e) — the mosque both as a prayer hall and a court.

4. Heritage means which we (a) — from the past. The Shat Gambuj Mosque is one of the remarkable heritages of Bangladesh. It (b) — world hertiage in 1985. Khan Jahan Ali (c) — his city with mosques, tanks and public buildings. For the first time he made roads from Khulna to Jashore. The (d) — has 77 squat domes including 7 chowchala or four-sided domes in the eastern row. The wall was decorated with (e) — and foliage.
5. The interior western wall was infrastructured with stonework. “Shat Gambuj Mosque” is one of the World Heritage (a) — in Bangladesh. The UNESCO (b) — it a World Heritage Site in 1985. It is a 15th century Islamic edifice at the outskirts of Bagerhat town. It is an (c) — Mughal architectural site covering a very large area. It was founded by a (d) — saint Khan Jahan Ali. The mosque is renowned for its numerous (e) — and architectural beauties. Khan Jahan Ali used the mosque both as a prayer hall and a court.
6. The Shat Gambuj Mosque in Bagerhat was (a) — as one of the World Heritage Sites in 1985. Actually, the old name of Bagerhat was (b) —. The mosque has a (c) — feature by having 60 pillars (d) — the roof. The mosque is used (e) — as a prayer hall and the court of Khan Jahan Ali.

7. Heritage bears the (a) — of a country. Among our remarkable heritages Shat Gambuj Mosque is one. Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali, a (b) — general and saint built this mosque in the 15th century. It is (c) — in its unique features. One wonders how such a building was (d) — so long ago with so much architectural designs. So tourists come here to observe this wonderful (e) —.
8. In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was (a) — in the inhospitable mangrove forest of the Sundarbans near the seacoast of Bagerhat district (b) — a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan. He was the early torch bearer of Islam in the south who (c) — the nucleus of an affluent city during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. Khan Jahan Ali (d) — his city with numerous mosques, tanks, public buildings, reservoirs etc. The most (e) — of which is the imposing multi-domed mosque in Bangladesh known as the Shat Gambuj Masjid.

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21 February is a memorable day in our national history. We observe the day every year as International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. This is known as the Language Movement.The seed of the Language Movement was Sown on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad Ali Zinnah, the then Governor General of Pakistan, at a public meeting in Dhaka declared that Urdu would be the only official language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest in the eastern part of the country. The protest continued non-stop, gathering momentum day by day. It turned into a movement and reached its climax in 1952. The government outlawed all sorts of public meetings andrallies to prevent it.The students of Dhaka University defied the law and they brought out a peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952. When the procession reached near Dhaka Medical College, the police opened fire on the students, killing Salam, Rafiq, Barkat and Jabbar. This enkindled the sparks of independent movement of Bangladesh.

1. Our Language Movement is our (a) —. The (b) — of the students of Dhaka University in this movement is the greatest because it is they (c) — stepped down into the (d) — demanding the acceptance of the legitimate right of the people (e) — in the eastern part of the then Pakistan.
2. All Bangladeshis remember the memory of the (a) — on February 21. They walk barefooted to the Shaheed Minar. They proceed (b) — towards the Shaheed Minar. They pay (c) — to the memory of the martyrs. They (d) — flowers and pray for the souls of them. They also gather in mosques, temples and some other religious institutions and wish for the salvation of the martyr’s (e) — souls.
3. People across the country observe 21 February to remember the (a) — martyrs. They organize various (b) — to celebrate the day. At dawn they, putting on black badges, attend the (c) — barefoot and sing mourming songs which remind them of the (d) — sacrifice of the martyrs. The Shaheed Mínar gets flooded with (e) — of flowers.
4. 21 February is International Mother Language Day. But it (a) — the most for the Bangalees. The Bangalees (b) — down their lives for the mother tongue. Thus they (c) — Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. This sacrifice led the Bangalees to the (d) —. In other words, Language Movement worked as the (e) — of freedom.
5. 21 February is a memorable day in our (a) — history. We (b) — the day every year as the International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to (c) — Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. In fact, the (d) — of the Language Movement was sown on 21 March 1948 when Muhammad Ali Jinnah declared that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration (e) — a storm of protest in the eastern part of the country.

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Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular 19th-century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksho River, a village in Keshobpur Upozila under Jessore district. From an early age, Dutt aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family, and adopted the first name Michael. In his childhood, he was recognised by his teachers as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. His early exposure to English education and European literature at home and his college inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect.Since his adolescence he started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. Michael was an ardent follower of the famous English poet Lord Byron. So after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama almost entirely in English. They proved his higher level of intellectual ability. However, he failed to gain the right appreciation. With his utter frustrations he saw that he was not regarded as a native writer of English literature. Out of his frustration he composed a sonnet in Bangla “Kopotaksha Nad”, which earned him huge reputation in Bangla. Gradually he could realise that his true identity lies here in this Bengal and he was a sojourner in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his attraction for England and the Occident. He came to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla literature from this period. He is the poet to write the first Bangla epic Meghand Badh Kabya.

1. Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a great Bengali poet. He was born in a village on the bank of the Kopotaksha River. From his (a) —, he desired to be an Englishman. He always tried to (b) — the English (c) —. So, he adopted Christianity. Then he went to Europe and began to write (d) — in English. He (e) — appreciation from English society. But he could not gain appreciation. Then he came back to Bengal.
2. Love for own country and language cannot be (a) — by any other thing. The case of Michael Madhusudan Dutt is a (b) — example of this. Michael wanted to be an Englishman in (c) — and deeds. He loved English (d) — than his mother language Bangla. He expected to shine as an English poet, but his efforts went in vain. At last he could (e) — his wrong vote. We all should take lesson from the life of Dutt. It is really true that we should love our mother language just like our mother.
3. Michael Madhusudan Dutt went to Europe to pursue his (a) — career. Underestimating his own society, Dutt believed that only the West could appreciate his (b) — ability and thus was capable of giving him a proper (c) —. He believed that his country was incapable of (d) — him right evaluation. However, he realized that his poetic genius would be flashed through the writing of Bengali (e) —.
4. Michael Madhusudan Dutt was one of the most popular writers in the history of Bangla (a) —He was the (b) — who wrote first Bangla epic. He wrote several poems as well as (c) —. He (d) — by a famous English poet Lord Byron for his writings. Though at first he wrote in English, he ultimately realized that his (e) — lies in his own country.
5. Michael Madhusudan Dutt was born into an (a) — Hindu family. He (b) — Christianity. It caused much anger to his family members. Since his adolescence he aspired to be an Englishman. His teacher discovered that he was gifted with (c) —. He had considerable passion for English and European literature. So, after adopting Christianity he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama completely in English. But he was frustrated to see that his writings were not (d) —. So, he composed a Bengali sonnet “Kopotaksha Nad”. This brought much (e) — for him.
6. Madhusudan, was a renowned (a) — poet. During his early life he had the notion that he was his talent. born on the (b) — side of the world. As a result, he went to England to (c) —. Surprisingly he was not (d) — in the West in spite of his great intellectual abilities. With a heavy heart he returned home. He is the author of the first Bangla epic (e) —.7. Being affectionate towards the (a) —, Madhusudan Dutt took Christianity. Then he (b) — his first name Michael When he was (c) —, he became anxious of living in Bengal instead of Europe. So, he went to Europe for (d) — of his intellect. He did the best but he failed to gain the right (e) —.

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Let’s imagine a citizen’s ordinary day at work. The morning probably starts with a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is the logging in the computer. For many of us the third step has become an automatic behavior and it dominates the rest of our work day, receiving and sending dozens of emails.An e-mail is an electronic mail. It is a computer-aided way of exchanging digital text messages from a sender to one or multiple recipient/s. Emails operate through a network of computers linked by the Internet. There are commercial server agencies such as Yahoo, Gmail, Ymail, Hotmail, etc. that accept the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the recipient. If the recipient is not online, the message is stored and delivered later when the recipient isonline. It works instantly just with the click of your mouse. It has been a powerful communication tool in modern life.

1. The role of email is vital in modern age because it is the age of communication. (a) — a powerful tool of communication, email (b) — a revolution in this sector. A citizen’s ordinary day at work has become an automatic behaviour and the rest of our work day (c) — by it which is (d) — and send dozens emails. Yahoo, Gmail, Ymail, Hotmail, etc. are the commercial servers that (e) — the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the recipient.
2. Modern life is (a) — impossible without computer. Computer has now become a (b) — of our daily life. Computer (c) — most of our daily activities. Everyday we send lots of emails by computer. An email is a computer-aided way of sending and receiving text message. There is no doubt that emails have become an important communication (d) — in modern days. The use of computer (e) — communication will increase day by day.
3. The present age is (a) — by the advancement of communication. Communicating with people all over the world has become an (b) — part of our life. Communication between people has now become easier than (c) — before. Email has brought about a revolutionary change in the (d) — of communication. For this we are (e) — to computers.4. Nowadays an officer starts his day’s work (a) — in the computer. Then he opens his mailbox and checks it. If he needs to send a message to any (b) —, he will compose a message and (c) — the mouse. It will reach the recipient (d) —. Now, email has been a (e) — mode of communication.

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Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major types of energy sources: renewable and nonrenewable. Hydro-carbon or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas etc, are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment to repair. Thirdly, fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth’s environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out.Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses.The sun’s heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then the wind and the sun’s heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapour turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy.Along with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. Plants produce biomass which again can be turned into fuels such as fire wood, alcohol, etc identified as bioenergy.Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity.Our Earth’s interior contains molten lava with tremendous heat. This heat inside the Earth produces steam and hot water which can be tapped as geothermal energy to produce electricity, for heating home, etc.Ocean energy comes from several sources. Ocean’s force of tide and wave can be used to produce energy. The surface of the ocean gets more heat from the sun than the ocean depths. This temperature difference can be used as energy source too.

1. Of the two (a) — types of energy sources, there are some problems with the non-renewable one. In the course of time, they will be (b) — and very expensive. They have also direct negative impact on the (c) —. On the contrary, renewable energy source is (d) — and never runs out. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the (e) —. The sun’s heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity.
2. Renewable energy and non-renewable energy sources play a very important role throughout the (a) — of the world. Non-renewable energies being on sharp (b) — and being a serious threat to our environment, we are now to (c) — on making use of renewable energies directly coming from the sun. Wind energy (d) — by the sun can be used to produce (e) —.
3. Our (a) — on fossil fuels should be reduced beforehand using them (b) — negative consequences as the earth possesses a limited reserve of hydro-carbons. These non-renewable energy sources are (c) — day by day. As a result, soon we’ll be left with little. (d) — resources will cause them to be too (e) — to obtain.
4. Countries of the world depend heavily (a) — petroleum, coal and natural gas (b) — of the energy sources. Renewable and non-renewable (c) — the two major types of sources (d) — energy. Hydro-carbon of fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. To (e) — on them poses real big problems.

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The culture of India is one of the oldest and unique in the world. In India, there is amazing culture diversity throughout the country. The South, North, and North-east have their own distinct culture and almost every state has carved out its own cultural distinction. There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied and unique as India. There are 17 major languages and 844 dialects used by the people of India. Thus, India is a tourists’ delight. The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, the Qutb Minar and the Red Fort are a few of the many wonders which attract people from all over the world. Kashmir has been described as a paradise on earth. The country of mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers and lakes offer the richness of a mini world within a single country.

1. There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied as India. The cultural diversity of India is (a) —. In fact, it is a (b) — one. Each state is culturally (c) —. Different languages, dialects and cultures have made India a (d) — of tourists. In a word, India is a (e) — world.

2.The cultural diversity of India is (a) —. In fact, it is a (b) — one. Every state of this country has it’s own (c) — culture, (d) — of languages, dialects and culture have made India a delight of tourists. In a word, India is a (e) — of the whole world.

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Lake Baikal is the deepest and one of the biggest and most ancient lakes of the world. It is situated almost in the centre of Asia. Lake Baikal is a gigantic bowl set 445 meter above sea level. This grand, enormous, unusual and charming miracle of nature is located in the south of Eastern Siberia, in the Buryat Autonomous Republic and region of Irkutsk, Russia.The lake covers 31,500 sq.km. It is 636 km long and an average of 48 km wide. The widest point of the lake is 79.4 km. The water basin occupies 557,000 sq. km. and contains 23,000 cu.km.(cubic kilometer) of water, which is about one fifth of the world’s reserves fresh surface water.The average water level in the lake is never higher than 456m. The average depth of Lake Baikal is 730 m., and its maximum depth in the middle is 1,620 m. It would take about one year for all the rivers of the world to fill Baikal’s basin, and would take four hundred years for all the rivers, streams and brooks now flowing into Siberian lake-sea to do the same.There are hot springs in the surrounding area of Lake Baikal. The quality of the water of these springs is excellent. The lake acts as a powerful generator and bio filter producing this water. Baikal is a stormy lake. Autumn is the most stormy time. The wind blows various directions.The weather depends on the wind. If it is blowing from the north, the weather is bright and sunny. The water of the lake looks green and dark blue. But if the winds get stronger, Baikal turns black, waves rising high with white crest. The beauty of Lake Baikal is exceptional.

1. The deepest and the most ancient lake of the world is the Lake Baikal. The (a) — position of this magnanimous lake is nearly in the heart of Asia. The area of this lake is 31,500 sq. kr. the Lake Baikal is (b) — by many hot springs which are excellent (c) — of water. Due to the blowing of the wind into several directions, the Lake Baikal always (d) — a stormy look. Green and dark blue aspects of the lake water are quite natural (e) — there are the fury of the wind.
2. Baikal is a lake. It is the (a) — and one of the most ancient lakes of the world. Hot Springs have been created in the (b) — area of the lake. The water of these springs is very excellent. Its weather is stormy mostly in (c) —. The wind comes from (d) — directions. The quality of the water depends on the wind. The water looks (e) — during the storm.
3. The Baikal is one of the biggest (a) — of the world. It is in the (b) — of Asia. The widest point of the lake is 79.4 km. The Baikal Lake has several hot (c) — in the (d) — area. The quality of the water of these springs is (e) —. The Baikal Lake also acts as a powerful generator. The beauty of the Baikal is unique.
4. Very few lakes (a) — as big as Lake Baikal. It is the most wonderful (b) — of God. The condition of the (c) — depends on the wind. It is the best (d) — of fresh surface water. And the beauty of lake is (e) — exceptional.5. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake of the world. The (a) — position of this huge lake is almost in the heart of Asia. The lake contains about one fifth of the world’s reserves of fresh surface water. The average water level in the lake is as (b) — as 456m. It would take about a (c) — year for all the rivers of the world to fill Baikal’s basin. The lake is (d) — by many hot springs. Due to blowing of the wind into several directions, Lake Baikal always (e) — a stormy look.

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Partha Pratim Majumder was born in 1954 in Pabna to a family of artistes. He spent most of his early years in his ancestral home, one of the biggest houses, situated in a small locality known as Kalachandpara. At that time Kalachandpara was well known for its cultural activities. There were festivals and various types of cultural shows round the year. Majumder’s father, a photographer by profession was an art lover. He taught and inspired his son to appreciate different forms of art. Majumder went to live with his aunt in Chandernagar, 30 kilometres away from Kolkata in 1966. It was there that he first came across a mime artiste named Jogesh Dutta. The way Dutta narrated stories without uttering a single word, left Majumder spellbound. He took lessons on mime from Dutta in Jogesh Dutta’s mime academy in Kolkata from 1966 to 1972.

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1. Pratim Majumder was born into a family of (a) — performers. His birthplace was full of (b) —. His father was also a cultural (c) —. His father (d) — all he could for his son. He took formal lessons on mime while (e) — in Kolkata from 1966 to 1972.
2. Partha Pratim Majumder was born into a family of (a) — background. He found a favourable (b) — to learn art. His father was a true lover of art. He made his son (c) — in all forms of art. His father’s (d) — helped him to be a great artiste. Majumder left Bangladesh for Kolkata. There he met Jogesh Dutta, a famous artistee of (e) —. He learnt mime from Dutta for about seven years.
3. Perhaps many of us do not know about Partha Pratim Majumder. He is (a) — mime artiste. He (b) — day-to-day activities in his mime. There was sadness as well as (c) — in his mime. And this (d) — artiste was born in 1954 in Pabna. He passed most of his early life in his home at his village. In 1966 he went to live with his aunt in Chandernagar. It is 30 kilometers away (e) — Kolkata. He met a famous mime artist named Jogesh Dutta in Kolkata.
4. Many of us do not know about Partha Pratim Majumder (a) — was a mime artist. He performed day-to-day activities in his (b) —. This (c) — artist was born in Bangladesh. He passed a part of his boyhood at his (d) — village. He met a famous mime artist in Kolkata (e) — Jogesh Dutta.
5. Majumder was born into a family of artistes. By (a) — his father was a photographer. Being a photographer, he loved art very much. He taught his son to (b) — different forms of art. At one (c) — of time Majumder went to India to live with his aunt. The place was 30 kilometers away from Kolkata and the year was 1966. At that place, Majumder came in (d) — with a mime-artiste named Jogesh Dutta. Majumder (e) — training on mime in Dutta’s mime academy.
6. Partha Pratim Majumder was born in 1954 in Pabna into a (a) — enlightened family. He spent most of his time in his forefather’s home. His forefather’s house was of big size. It was (b) — in a small locality known as Kalachandpara. At that time Kalachandpara was a (c) — of cultural activities. His father had deep passion for art. Majumder got (d) — for art from his father. The most turning point in his life happened in 1966 when he went to Chandernagar. There he came in (e) — with another famous artiste named Jogesh Dutta.
7. Majumder came of a family of artistes. Most of his early years were spent in the home of his (a) — which was in a small locality known as Kalachandpara. The (b) — was well known for its cultural activities. Majumder’s father was a lover of (c) —. or art. He inspired Majumder to be a lover of art. However, it was Jogesh Dutta (d) — impressed the mind of Majumder most to take up mime as a (e) —.

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India is our closest neighbour. It is the largest among South Asian countries. In fact, India is the seventh largest country in the world with an area of 3,287,590 square kilometers, India is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the South, the Arabian Sea on the West, and the Bay of Bengal on the East. It is bordered by Pakistan to the West; China, Nepal and Bhutan to the North; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the East. India is the world’s second most populous country after China. Its population is around 1.5 billion. New Delhi is the capital of India and around 13 million people live in the capital. India is a land of ancient civilization. Indian history begins with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization and the coming of Aryan. During this period, Aryan culture flourished in this part of the world. The fifth century saw the unification of India under Asoka, and it is in his time that lion people live in the capital coming of the Aryans. During this period Buddhism spread in many parts of Asia. In the eighth century, Islam came to India for the first time and in the eleventh century it had firmly established itself.

1. India is the closest (a) — country of Bangladesh among some other countries of South Asia. It is (b) — by Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and China. It is also bounded by one ocean, one sea and one (c) — on the three of its sides. After China, it is the second most densely (d) — country of the world. It is an example of culturally (e) — country.

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There are many things you can do on your own every day to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use less of it. Our consumer society is mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, “Do I really need this?” or “Is there another product which would do the same thing but more sustainable?” Or ask the question, “Will this last a long time?” Some other questions may be, “Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?”What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it every day. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new “improved” item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy items which are durable; we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things can not only last a life-time, but also bepassed on to future. However, If something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you’re done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal ads in a local newspaper.

1. The environment in our planet is (a) — day by day and we the humans are responsible for (b) — crisis. Now, it is time of (c) —. By (d) — use of daily necessaries, by reusing our (e) — commodities and by recycling it, we can save the earth.2. It is our (a) — to save our planet and all of us should take an (b) — part in protecting our environment. We should ask ourselves some questions regarding the (c) — and necessity of the things that we use. It is better (d) — of throwing an item into the (e) — we shall give it to some company who can use it.

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The Republic of Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It has 1199 islands that are clustered into 20 major atolls The Maldives in the smallest country in the world with an area of only 300 square kilometres. It is the smallest Asian country in terms of population and size People have been living on the islands of the Maldives for nearly 3000 years. The earliest settlers of the Maldives were probably from southern India and Sri Lanka in the 12th century AD Sailors from East Africa and Arab countries came to the Maldives. In 1344 Ibn Batuta, a famous Arab historian and scholar travelled around the Maldives – In the 16th century, the Portuguese conquered the Maldives and ruled the country for 15 years Although governed as an independent Islamic Sultanate for most of its history from 1153 to 1965, the Maldives was a British colony from 1887 to 1965. Following independence from Britain in 1965, the Sultanate continued to operate for another 3 years. On November 11 106 the Sultanate was abolished and replaced by a republic and the country assumed present name.

1. The Maldives (a) — in the Indian Ocean is the smallest country in Asia, People first settled in this country 3000 years ago. They come from different countries of the world. They were (b) — by its natural beauty. It also attracted the Arabian (c) — who came to this country in the 12th century. And they introduced (d) — in this country. It was under Britain from 187 to 1965. The Maldivians gained their (e) — from Britain in 19652.
2. The Maldives (a) — is an island country in the Indian Ocean, is one of the smallest countries of the world. It has (c) — of small Islands (d) — into 26 major atolls. Travellers are (d) — natural beauty. The Arabian (e) — came to this country in the 19th century.

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Pure mountain air, crystal blue skies and pristine vegetation cover have made Bhutan an ideal destination for the environment lovers. The ecosystem of this small nation supports the existence of rich flora and fauna which are protected by strict laws. Anyone found guilty of killing even a blacknecked crane could be sentenced to life in prison. The government of Bhutan has taken a number of steps to protect its bio-diversity. Bhutan is the first country in the world with specific constitutional obligations on its people to protect the environment. Efforts are also taken to protect the nation against the intrusion of foreign cultures and values. The first foreign tourists were allowed into Bhutan in 1974. Now, tourism is encouraged but is controlled and limited to about 6,000 visitors a year. Bhutan is one of the last countries in the world to introduce television and the Internet to its people. The Bhutanese government has made it mandatory for all Bhutanese to wear only their national dress in public. In 2006, Business Week rated Bhutan as the happiest country in Asia and the eighth happiest country in the world.

1. In Bhutan the ecosystem is preserved by (a) — laws. The constitution of the country protects its (b) — Foreign visitors are controlled and (c) — to about 6000 per year. Bhutanese are not allowed to (d) — any dress they like. Bhutan has been (e) — by the Business Week as the happiest country of Asia.
2. As per the (a) — conducted by Business Week, Bhutan is the happiest country in Asia and the eighth happiest country in the world. The country measures its (b) — in Gross National Happiness (c) — of Gross National Product. GNP includes material achievement while GNH is a (d) — of both material and (e) — achievements.
3. The Bhutanese government is very strict in protecting the flora and fauna of their country by enacting (a) —. The punishment of the violation of the government order is (b) —. The killers of an ordinary black-necked crane are not (c) — from this punishment. Bhutan is indeed the (d) — country in the world to protect its environment by (e) — specific law in the country.

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It was Autumn. August 26, 1910. A little girl was born to an Albanian descent, rich Catholic merchant’s family in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who had known that this tiny, little girl would one day become the servant of humanity—love and serve the poorest of the poor and become the mother of humanity. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within her that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that she would be a missionary. At the age of 18 she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish community of nuns called the Sisters of Loreto, which had missions in India. After a few months of training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and catechism (religious instruction) at St. Mary’s High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the prevailing poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa’s mind, and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to work among the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

1. Although Mother Teresa was born into a rich family, she developed a kind of (a) — for the poor people. This feeling was the effect of an (b) — drive. So, he became a (c) — of an Irish community of nuns. She devoted her life to teaching and (d) —. She (e) — for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.
2. Mother Teresa worked (a) — humanity. She could pass her life in the (b) — of sheer pleasure as she was born into a (c) — family. But she didn’t do so. She felt the necessity of (d) — the humanity. In doing so, she sacrificed her (e) — life.
3. Mother Teresa is not only a name but also a great (i) — for the distressed people of the (b) — world. With a view to (c) — the love of Christ she was (d) — by her human compassion. So (e) — her teens, she started her journey to serve the humanity.
4. Mother Teresa was born (a) — 26 August 1910. Her parents (b) — three children and she was the (c) —. She dedicated herself to serve the (d) —. She was (e) — by the destitute in the slums of Kolkata.
5. Mother Teresa was born on 20th August, 1910. Her father was an Albanian and he was a (a) —. She was born in Skopje in Macedonia. She was the third child of her parents. She was very polite and (b) —. She wanted to be a helping (c) — to the destitute. At the age of 18 she (d) — the order of the Sisters of our lady of Loreto in Ireland. In 1928 she began her journey to India. In 1931 she began teaching at Calcutta girls’ school. To make her vision fruitful she (e) — “Nirmal Hridoy in 1952. In 1953 she started an orphanage.
6. Mother Teresa had a (a) — soul and served the sick and helpless (b) — her life. At the age of twelve, an (c) — voice urged her to spread the love of Christ. At the age of 18. she left her parental home and joined an Irish community of nuns (d) — the Sisters of Loreto. After (e) — a few months of the training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India and got Indian citizenship.

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The French Sculptor Fredic Auguste Bartholdi was assigned to design and complete a sculpture within 1876, so that it could be a gift for the Americans on the occasion of celebrating the hundred years of the American Declaration of Independence. The statue was a joint venture between the USA and France. The French people would build the statue and assemble it in the States, and the people of the USA were to build the pedestal for the statue. Raising money for the pedestal was completed in August 1885. The construction of the pedestal was finished in April 1886. In the meantime, France completed the Statue in July 1884. They sent it to New York on board the French war ship ‘Isere’ in 1885. While transporting the statue, it was split up into 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. It took four months to put the Statue together and place it on the pedestal. Thousands of people saw the unveiling ceremony of the Statue of Liberty on October 28th 1886. It was centennial gift ten years late. The Freedom that the Statue stands for is not stationary. The broken chain wrapped around her feet, protruding from the bottom of her robe, symbolizes her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch, free from oppression and slavery. The Statue’s original torch was the first part constructed in 1876. It was replaced by a new copper torch covered in 24K gold leaf in 1984. The torch is lighted by flood light at night. The original torch is currently located in the lobby of the monument.Access to the torch has been closed since 1916. From October 28, 2011, on her 125th anniversary, the Statue of Liberty was named “Liberty Enlightening the World Wide Web”. The credit goes to a series of new web cams placed around her torch. Several amazing views will be just a click of a mouse away. On clear days, three cameras provide unobstructed scenes and views. Two cameras provide an ultra wide-angle interactive view of the famous golden torch. The remaining camera looks downwards towards the crown of The Statue of liberty, her face, the tablet she is holding from your computer or smart phone. So a person can have access to the web cam’s live feed of The Statue of Liberty from anywherein the world.

1. The Statue of Liberty is the outcome of a joint venture between the USA and France. The Americans (a) — money for funding the pedestal and completed the (b) — of it by April 1866. Then they had it (c) — to New York in a warship in 1885. The launching (d) — of the statue of Liberty took place in October 1886. Thus the statue revealed herself to the (e) —.
2. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of friendship between the French people and the Americans. The French government (a) — to give it to the USA as a gift at Americans centennial (b) — of independence. But it was delivered ten years later of its centennial ceremony of independence The ‘Statue was (c) — by a French Sculptor named Frederic Bartholdi. He was (d) — to complete the Statue in 1876 by the French government. After (e) — of the Statue it was sent to New York by the French warship Isere in 1885.
3. The Statue of Liberty is an (a) — specimen of (b) —. The United States of America achieved freedom in 1776 and observed the (c) — Jubilee of independence in 1876: however, the (d) — was gifted 10 years (e) — in 1886 by the people of France.
4. The Statue of Liberty is one of the largest (a) — in the world. It is situated at Liberty Island in the (b) —. The statue was gifted by (c) — to the United States on the occasion of the (d) — the US Independence in 1855. People of France had to manage the fund needed for the construction of the statue. On the other hand, the donors provided the financial help for the pedestal and installation of the (e) —.
5. Statue of Liberty has (a) — a symbol of freedom. But installation of it was not an easy task. The people of America had to raise funds by collecting subscription. Besides, the USA (b) — contributed a lot. Frederic Bartholdi, a Frenchman was the (c) — of the statue. It is one of the greatest status in the world. It (d) — the arrival of millions of (e) — to the United States.
6. Frederie Auguste Bartholdi was a French sculptor. He was given the great (a) — statue to give it to Americans as a (b) — of making on the occasion of celebrating hundred years American declaration of Independence. It was (c) — that the French people would build statue and the American people would build the pedestal. Americans started to (d) — building the pedestal. They took almost one year to (e) — the building of the pedestal.

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In e-learning, as said by global e-learning guru Dr Badrul H Khan, every step such as, registration, admission, classroom entry and exit, class work, attendance, discussion with course mates, feedback, exams and finally certification must take place electronically through computer and the Internet technology in a virtual campus. Everything is digitized and conducted by a system called Learning Management System (LMS). So online education programmes blend various components of e-learning. The revolutionary concept of e-learning is already in its practice phase in many parts of the world. Professor Khan has developed a framework and important literatures on e-learning which have been praised by pundits worldwide including Bangladesh. Professor Khan is especially enthusiastic about the prospect of e-learning in Bangladesh. How would you feel if Bangladesh contemplates South Asia’s first virtual university? Won’t it be a pioneering step for us in the world of e-learning? Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

1. The idea of e-learning is very new. E-learning is (a) — day by day. In an e-learning system, all (b) —works are done digitally. This system does not need any campus. Even the certification is done electronically with the help of computer in a virtual campus. E-learning is already being (c) — in many parts of the world. Pundits all over the world have (d) — this new system. We hope that e-learning will also be (e) — in our country.
2. One can be a student without (a) — teaching materials. You will be (b) — to know that you can ask a question to your tutor and he can answer your question while travelling by plane. It is (c) — in the system of e-learning. In this system everything can be done through the Internet. You don’t need to go to any (d) — campus. You can attend the classes, take exams and get certificates through the Internet technology in a (e) — campus.
3. Through the (a) — of computer technology benefits, ‘virtual campus’ has emerged in the form of (b) — system. Moreover, social (c) — have enhanced the scope to (d) — a huge number of students (e) —.
4. The (a) — of e-learning is very recent. In e-learning, all the (b) — activities are conducted digitally. No (c) — is needed for these works. Everything (d) — within a virtual campus. E learning is already being (e) — in many countries.