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A JOURNEY BY BUS A journey is always pleasant to me. Whenever I get an opportunity (my‡hvM), I visit different places. I am very fond of travelling by bus. Last month I made a journey by bus which was very enjoyable (Dc‡fvM¨). It was the month of December. My annual examination was over and I got a vacation. My parents decided to pay a visit to my uncle’s home at Kushtia. I was very glad to hear the news. We went there by bus. On the fixed day, we started for Kushtia. We reached Gabtoli bus terminal early in the morning. Father bought the tickets the day before. We got on the bus and an attendant (Af¨_©bvKvix) helped us to find our seats. I got my seat beside the window. Our bus started at 8.30 am. It was a sunny day. The sky was clear. At first the bus was moving (PjwQj) slowly. Then it began running at a high speed. When we left the din and bustle (e¨¯ÍZv I †Kvjvnj) of the city behind, the green Bangla welcomed (¯^vMZ Rvbv‡jv) us with all its beauty. I enjoyed beautiful green fields, orchards, and trees on the both sides of the highway. We were passing Jahangirnagar University. I looked outside and found the university campus full of green trees and beautiful scenery. The bus was moving ahead (mvg‡b) leaving behind the trees, houses, paddy fields on the both sides of the road. It seemed to me that things like trees, houses were running behind. After two hours, we reached Paturia Ferry ghat. We had to cross the river ‘Padma’ by ferry. Our bus waited sometime for ferry and then got on it. The ferry started to move. I got down from the bus and went to the top of the ferry. From there I looked at the mighty (wekvj/cÖgËv) Padma. There was water around us. I was thrilled. There were some hawkers selling various things like fruits, tobacco, muri, chanachur and other things on the ferry. It took half an hour to cross the river. I got on the bus again. The bus started to run again. We reached Goalondo after a few minutes. Then our bus took a turn and we entered Rajbari District within an hour. There our bus stopped for a tea-break (Pv-weiwZ) for 20 minutes. We took some snacks there. Then the bus started its journey again. We crossed the town and our bus was running along the road through villages. I saw many huts, houses, canals, orchards (evMvb), green fields on the way. Really it was a charming scenery. Our bus reached Kushtia at 1pm. My uncle came to the bus stand to receive us. We got down and went to our uncle’s home. Thus the journey came to an end. I enjoyed it very much. A JOURNEY BY BOAT A journey by boat is comfortable (Avivg`vqK) and peaceful. Bangladesh is a riverine (b`xgvZ…K) country. During the rainy season most of the areas of the country go under water. So people have to go from one place to another by boat. It is an enjoyable journey. Last winter I got an opportunity to enjoy such a journey. It was the month of December. After annual examination I thought of going to my uncle’s house at Mirjapur in Netrokona. Some of my friends agreed. We were five in number. We hired (fvov Kiv) a boat. There were two young and active boatmen. The boat started from our ghat at 2 pm. A gentle breeze (g„`yg›` evZvm) was blowing. It was a nice afternoon. The sky was clear. The boatmen pulled oar (`uvo) for sometimes. Then they set sail. We were lucky enough to see this setting sail. The wind was in our favour. So, the boat was passing easily. When the boat reached the Brahmaputra river, the riverine Bangla welcomed us with all its beauty (Gi mKj †mŠ›`h© wb‡q). There were water everywhere. We were enjoying the natural beauty of our motherland. Different kinds of boats were moving carrying men and goods. It reminded (g‡b Kwi‡q w`‡jv) us of the trade and commerce of our glorious past through waterways. Really, it is beyond description. The paddy fields on both the sides of the river looked green. Children were swimming in the river. Women were carrying water with various types of beautiful pitchers (Kjmx). Some fishermen were catching fish. Farmers were reaping corns (km¨ KvUwQj) and singing songs. In the afternoon the boat reached a market. We halted there and purchased (wKbjvg) something to eat. The boat started again. It was about sunset. My heart was filled with joy to see the setting sun (A¯ÍMvgx m~h©). The beauty of the golden sunset on the calm water of the river made a pleasant (g‡bvgy»Ki) sight. The moon rose with her pale silvery beams. The river presented a beautiful scene. It was now seven o’clock in the evening. We reached the destination. Some of my cousins were waiting for us. They received us cordially (AvšÍwiKfv‡e). It was a pleasant experience to us. It will remain evergreen (wPim‡ZR) in my heart. A JOURNEY BY TRAIN A journey by train is always enjoyable to me. This journey is undoubtedly (wbtm‡›`‡n) a delightful as well as an exciting (†ivgvÂKi) one. It was the month of April. I made a Journey by train. My school was closed for summer vacation. I along with my parents, brother and sister went to visit one of our relatives. This journey was from Jessore to Chuadanga. My father bought tickets the day before. On that appointed (wbw`©ó) day we reached the Jessore Railway Station at 9.00 am. I saw the station. It was very crowded (RbvKxY©). There were a number people moving and sitting on the platform. There were also coolies and noises of hawkers at the station. When the train came, we got into a compartment. Fortunately (†mŠfvM¨µ‡g), I found my seat beside a window. After sometime, the train started moving. I was feeling excited. I

FEATURES OF E-MAIL [B-†gB‡ji ˆewkó¨vewj] E-mail (electronic mail) ej‡Z †evSvq wWwRUvj evZ©v (digital message) hv Computer Network-Gi gva¨‡g †cÖiY Kiv nq| AvaywbK Rxeb e¨e¯’vq †hvMv‡hv‡Mi †ÿ‡Î GwU ¸iæZ¡c~Y© f‚wgKv cvjb K‡i| E-mail `yai‡bi nq| 1. Formal E-mail Ges 2. Informal E-mail. Formal E-mail A‡bKUv formal application Gi g‡Zv| Avi Informal E-mail n‡jv Informal letter Gi g‡Zv| wb‡¤œ Formal E-mail †jLvi wbqg †`qv n‡jv: †h cÖwZôvb ev e¨w³‡K E-mail Kiv nq †mB cÖwZôvb ev e¨w³i E-mail address w`‡Z n‡e| †hgb: To: sumon@hotmail.com †h cÖwZôvb ev whwb E-mail †cÖiY Ki‡eb †mB cÖwZôvb ev e¨w³i E-mail address w`‡Z n‡e| †hgb: From: kazal@gmail.com E-mail †cÖi‡Yi date w`‡Z n‡e| †mLv‡b †cÖi‡Yi mgq D‡jøL _vK‡e| †h wel‡q E-mail cvVv‡bv n‡”Q Zv Subject-Gi ¯’v‡b wjL‡Z n‡e| Greetings-Gi ¯’v‡b Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr Rahman, ev Dear Ms Khatun wjL‡Z n‡e| Closing-Gi †ÿ‡Î Best wishes/Best regards/Regards wj‡L wVKvbv D‡jøL Ki‡Z n‡e| E-mail-wU post Kivi c~‡e© Aek¨B evbvb, weivgwP‎ý‎ I e¨vKiYMZ ï×Zv hvPvB K‡i wb‡Z n‡e| E-mail-Gi fvlv n‡e mswÿß I mviMf©| E-mail-G text Gi cvkvcvwk wewfbœ Document †hgb- CV, picture, Audio/Video file, wewfbœ link cvVv‡bv hvq|   THE STRUCTURE OF E-MAIL To          :   (Receiver’s E-mail address) From     :   (Sender’s name and E-mail Address) Date      :   (Day, date and time of sending the message) Subject  :   (The subject of the message in short) Dear Arif (Salutation of the receiver) (The body of the E-mail) Yours ever, Tuli (Name of the Sender)      Informal E-mail  Suppose, you are Masfiq living in Dhaka. Write an e-mail to greet your friend living outside Bangladesh on the new year’s eve. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg gvmwdK XvKvq evm Ki| bZzb eQ‡i Awfev`b Rvwb‡q †Zvgvi eÜz †h evsjv‡`‡ki evB‡i _v‡K Zv‡K GKwU B-†gBj †jL|) To     :  <jones_12@gmail.com> From :  <masfiq@yahoo.com> Date  :  30 December, 2016, 3:10 pm.       Sub   :  New year’s greetings (Awfev`b). Dear friend, I am missing your presence (Dcw¯’wZ) on this occasion (Abyôvb). May the coming year bring you all the happiness (Avb›`). Happy new year to you and your family. Bye. Masfiq Write an e-mail to your friend wishing him a happy birthday. (Rb¥w`‡bi ï‡f”Qv Rvwb‡q †Zvgvi eÜz‡K GKwU B-†gBj †jL|) To     :  <shakib12@gmail.com> From :  <momindhaka@yahoo.com> Date  :  March 10, 2016, 10:30 a.m.       Sub   :  Congratulation on a birthday party. Dear friend, How are you? Hope you are having lots of fun (gRv). Happy birthday (Rb¥w`b) to you. Many happy returns (wd‡i Avmv) on your 15th birthday. Looking forward to meeting (mvÿvr) you soon. Bye. Momin Suppose, you’re Jaman. Now, write an e-mail to your friend thanking him for his hospitality. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg Rvgvb| †Zvgvi eÜzi AvwZ‡_qZvi ab¨ev` Rvwb‡q Zv‡K GKwU B-†gBj †jL|) To     :  <rafi@gmail.com> From :  <jaman24@gmail.com> Date  :  April 15, 2016, 14:00 pm.       Sub   :  Thanking for hospitality. Dear friend, Hope you are fine. Accept my cordial (AvšÍwiK) love for the warm hospitality given to me by you and your family members. Yesterday, I reached (†cŠQv‡bv) home safe but I was thinking about all of you. How kind your people are! I enjoyed (Dc‡fvM Kiv) every moment of my staying in your house. Besides, the places around the city where I visited charmed (AvK…ó Kiv) me. Now it’s your turn. I think you would accept my invitation (wbgš¿Y). During your next vacation you must visit our house. No more today. Hope to meet you soon. Jaman Suppose, the marriage ceremony of your elder sister is going to be held next week. Invite your friend by using e-mail to attend the ceremony. (g‡b Ki, AvMvwg mßv‡n †Zvgvi eo †ev‡bi weevn AbywôZ n‡Z hv‡”Q| Abyôv‡b Dcw¯’Z _vKvi Rb¨ B-†gBj Gi gva¨‡g †Zvgvi eÜz‡K wbgš¿Y RvbvI|) To      : <sharif@gmail.com> From : <roni@yahoo.com> Date  : April 2, 2016; 5:10 p.m Sub   : Invitation for the marriage ceremony. My dear friend, The marriage ceremony of my elder brother is going to be held on April 17, 2016. The bridegroom’s (eicÿ) party will reach our house at 3 p.m on that day. I request (Aby‡iva Kiv) you to come to our house at least two days before the function (Abyôvb) because I need your help. My parents also expect (cÖZ¨vkv Kiv) you. The function will remain incomplete (Acwic~Y©) if you fail to come at the right time. Hoping to meet you soon. Yours ever, Roni Suppose, you are Akram. Your friend Wasim is addicted to smoking. Now, write an e-mail to your friend describing the bad effects of smoking. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg AvKivg| †Zvgvi eÜz Iqvwmg aygcv‡b Avm³| GLb, aygcv‡bi Lvivc w`K¸‡jv eY©bv K‡i †Zvgvi eÜz‡K GKwU B-†gBj †jL|) To      : <maznun@yahoo.cim> From : <akram@gmail.com> Date  : April, 9, 2016; 10:00 a.m Sub   : Describing the bad effects of smoking. Dear friend, How are you? Your silence pains me much. It is a matter of great regret (`ytL) that you have become a chain smoker. I heard such news from a reliable (wbf©i‡hvM¨) source. I think you are sensible (wePÿY) enough to understand the bad effect of smoking. Smoking is, to me, as bad as committing suicide (AvZ¥nZ¨v Kiv). It not only wastes your money but also destroys (aŸsm Kiv) your health and time. In fact, it is a store house of fatal (gvivZ¥K) diseases like cancer, heart attack, bronchitis, etc. So, keep yourself aloof (`~‡i) from this bad habit. Hoping to receive good news from you. No more today. Yours ever, Akram     Imagine, you are Moutusi. You have a friend named Alexa living in the United States. Now, write a e-mail to your friend inviting her to visit Bangladesh. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg †gŠUzmx| A¨v‡j·v bv‡g †Zvgvi eÜz hy³iv‡óª _v‡K| GLb, †Zvgvi eÜz‡K evsjv‡`‡k åg‡Yi Avgš¿Y Rvwb‡q GKwU B-†gBj †jL|) To      :   <alexa205@gmail.com> From :   <moutusi@yahoo.com> Date  :   10 April, 2016; 2:30 pm Sub   :   Invitation for visiting Bangladesh. Dear Jessica, Hope, you are well. A few days ago you told me that your exam was going on. How was your exam? If your exam is over, you may visit (cwi`k©b Kiv) our country. I know that you like travelling (ågY). I shall be glad if you arrange

Suppose, you are the students of Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur. There is no sufficient facilities in your school common room. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for increasing common room facilities. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgiv iscyi wRjv ¯‹zj, iscy‡ii QvÎQvÎx| †Zvgv‡`i ¯‹z‡ji Kgbiy‡g ch©vß my‡hvM-myweav †bB| GLb, Kgbiy‡gi my‡hvM-myweav evov‡bvi Rb¨ cÖavb wkÿ‡Ki wbKU GKwU Av‡e`bcÎ †jL|) January 27, 2016 The Headmaster Rangpur Zilla School Rangpur. Subject : Prayer for increasing (evov‡bv) common room facilities (my‡hvM-myweav). Sir, I, on behalf of the students of class seven, have the honour (m¤§vb) to state that our common room is not well furnished (mymw¾Z). Usually a common room is known for scope (my‡hvM) of entertainment. But our common room does not have good opportunity for entertainment. There is no arrangement (e¨e¯’v) of keeping dailies, magazines, etc which are the mirror of the world. We need sports materials such as chess, carom, etc. We cannot enjoy our leisure period for want of such things. Under the circumstances (cwiw¯’wZ‡Z) stated above, I pray and hope that you would be kind enough to consider the matter sympathetically (mnvbyf~wZmnKv‡i) and oblige thereby. I remain, Sir, Alam Sarkar On behalf of the students of class seven Rangpur Zilla School Suppose, you are the students of Patuakhali Zilla School. There is no facilities of multimedia class room in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for setting up a multimedia classroom. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgiv cUzqvLvwj †Rjv ¯‹z‡ji QvÎQvÎx| †Zvgv‡`i ¯‹z‡j gvwëwgwWqv K¬vmiy‡gi †Kv‡bv my‡hvM †bB| GLb, gvwëwgwWqv K¬vmiyg ¯’vc‡bi Rb¨ cÖavb wkÿ‡Ki wbKU GKwU Av‡e`bcÎ †jL|) January 3, 2016 The Headmaster Patuakhali Zilla School Patuakhali Subject : Prayer for arranging multimedia classroom. Sir, I, on behalf of the students of your school, would like to inform you that there is no use of multimedia in our school. With the introduction (cwiwPwZ) of the multimedia, it will be easy for us to work in the class. The teachers along with the students will be benefited (DcK…Z) as a result of it. I hope that you would be kind enough to arrange multimedia system in our classes for our better performance (Kg©ÿgZv) as students and oblige thereby. I remain, Sir, Aftab Ali On behalf of the students of Patuakhali Zilla School Suppose, you, the inhabitants of Ullapara Union Parishad, have been suffering seriously for the damaged roads of your area. Now, write an application to the chairman of your locality for repairing the damaged road. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgiv Djøvcviv BDwbqb cwil‡`i evwm›`v, hviv †Zvgvi GjvKvi ÿwZMÖ¯’ iv¯Ív wb‡q gvivZ¥K K‡ó Av‡Q| GLb, †Zvgvi GjvKvi ÿwZMÖ¯’ iv¯Ív †givgZ Kivi Rb¨ †Pqvig¨v‡bi Kv‡Q GKwU Av‡e`bcÎ †jL|) March 10, 2016 The Chairman Ullapara Union Parishad Sirajgonj Subject : Prayer for repairing (†givgZ Kiv) the damaged road. Sir, We, the inhabitants (evwm›`v) of Ullapara union, have the honour to state that there are eight thousand people living in our locality (GjvKv). These people are having a big problem in terms of communication system (†hvMv‡hvM e¨e¯’v). The main roads of our locality have been badly damaged (aŸsm nIqv) by the recent devastating (weaŸsmx) flood. Therefore, it is difficult for us to go along the damaged roads as water remains standing here and there quite often (Lye kxNÖB). Sometimes it causes accidents. Students and women are the worst sufferers (†ewk ÿwZMÖ¯Í). In these circumstances (cwiw¯’wZ‡Z), we, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to take immediate (`ªæZ) steps to repair the roads immediately and oblige thereby. Faithfully yours, Kazi Rakib, On behalf of the inhabitants of Ullapara Union Parishad Suppose, you, the inhabitants of Dilalpur village under Pabna district, have been suffering for not having qualified doctor in your area. Now, write an application to the UNO to set up a charitable dispensary. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgiv cvebv †Rjvi AšÍM©Z w`jvjcyi MÖv‡gi evwm›`v, †Zvgiv hviv †hvM¨ Wv³v‡ii Afv‡e fzM‡Q| GLb, GKwU `vZe¨ wPwKrmvjq ¯’vc‡bi Rb¨ BDGbI Gi Kv‡Q GKwU Av‡e`bcÎ †jL|) February 24, 2016 The UNO Pabna Sadar Upazila, Pabna Subject : Prayer for setting up a charitable dispensary. Sir, I, on behalf of the villagers of Dilalpur village under Pabna Sadar Upazila, have the honour to state that about five thousand people live in this village. It is a matter of great regret (AbyZv‡ci welq) that there is no qualified (†hvM¨Zvm¤úbœ) doctor in our area. Most of the villagers are poor. That’s why they cannot go to private doctors. So we are badly in need of a charitable (`vZe¨) dispensary (wPwKrmvjq). I, therefore, pray that you would kindly grant (MÖnY Kiv) our application and take necessary steps (cÖ‡qvRbxq c`‡ÿc) to set up a charitable dispensary in this village and oblige thereby. Faithfully yours, Akib Hossain, On behalf of the inhabitants of Dilalpur village Suppose, you are a student of Kustia Govt. Girls’ High School, Kustia. Your elder brother’s wedding ceremony is going to be held next month. Now, write an application to the Headmistress praying for leave in advance. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg Kzwóqvi, Kzwóqv miKvwi evwjKv D”P we`¨vjq Gi GKRb QvÎ| AvMvgx gv‡m †Zvgvi eo fvB‡qi we‡qi Abyôvb n‡Z hv‡”Q| GLb, AvMvg QzwUi cÖv_©bv K‡i †Zvgvi cÖavb wkwÿKvi Kv‡Q GKwU Av‡e`bcÎ †jL|) January 30, 2016 The Headmaster Kustia Govt Girls’ High School Kustia Subject : Prayer for leave in advance. Sir, With due respect, I would like to inform you that my elder brother’s wedding ceremony (we‡qi Abyôvb) is going to be held in Dhaka on February 12, 2016. As it is a grand feast (eo †fvR Drme) for my family, I am badly in need (GKvMÖfv‡e cÖ‡qvRb) of 4 day’s leave in advance (AvMvg QzwU). I, therefore, request you to grant me 4 day’s leave in advance starting from February 9 and oblige thereby. Obediently yours, Maimuna Alam Class : Seven, Roll : 02. Suppose, the people of your locality have been suffering for want of pure drinking water. Now, write an application to the Chairman of your Union Parishad for sanctioning tubewells. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgvi GjvKvi †jvKRb weï× cvwbi Afv‡e fzM‡Q| GLb, bjK‚c eivÏ Kivi Rb¨ †Zvgvi BDwbqb cwil‡`i

 ANSWERING QUESTIONS IN A PARAGRAPH.   TEXTUAL PARAGRAPHS Write a paragraph on ‘A Book Shop’ by answering the following questions. (wb‡Pi cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi cÖ`vb K‡i ÔGKwU eB‡qi †`vKvbÕ-Gi Ici GKwU Aby‡”Q` †jL|) [Unit 1; Lesson—5] (a)  What is a book shop? (eB‡qi †`vKvb Kx?) (b)  Where is it situated? (GwU †Kv_vq Aew¯’Z?) (c)  How is it furnished? (GwU‡K Kxfv‡e mvRv‡bv?) (d)  What sorts of things are available in a book shop? (GKwU eB‡qi †`vKvb Kx Kx wRwbm cvIqv hvq?) (e)  How does it help us? (GwU Kxfv‡e Avgv‡`i mvnv‡h¨ K‡i?) A BOOK SHOP (GKwU eB Gi †`vKvb) A bookshop is a very important (¸iæZ¡c~Y©) place for the students and all educated (wkwÿZ) persons. It is a place where various kinds of books such as text books, reference books, story books etc are sold. The customers (†µZv) of the bookshops are mainly book lovers of all ages. It is the most familiar place to the students. Generally a book shop is seen beside any educational institutions like school, college or university. It is also found in a stationery (gwbnvix) market place. In a bookshop, different selves are nicely decorated. In these selves books are categorized according to the types. In a bookshop we can also buy text books, story books, novels, fictions, pens, pencils, rubbers, rulers and various kinds of stationery products (`ªe¨). In a bookshop a bookseller is always available to serve the customers. A bookshop provides us with facilities (my‡hvM) to expand our knowledge. Actually (mwZ¨Kvi), a book shop plays a very important role for the readers and specially (we‡klfv‡e) for the students. Write a paragraph on ‘Using a dictionary’ by answering the following questions. (wb‡Pi cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi w`‡q ÔAwfav‡bi e¨enviÕ Gi Ici GKwU Aby‡”Q` †jL|) [Unit 3; Lesson—1] (a)  What is a dictionary? (Awfavb Kx?) (b)  How is it designed? (GwU‡K Kxfv‡e mvRv‡bv nq?) (c)  What items are available in a dictionary? (Awfav‡b Kx Kx welq _v‡K?) (d)  How are letters arranged in a dictionary? (Awfav‡b eY©¸‡jv Kxfv‡e mvRv‡bv _v‡K?) (e)  How can anyone use it? (†h †KD GUv‡K Kxfv‡e e¨envi Ki‡Z cv‡i?) USING A DICTIONARY (Awfav‡bi e¨envi) A dictionary is a very important tool for anyone who is learning a new language. Using a dictionary (Awfavb) is not a hard task for anybody if he knows the letter of the language and the arrangement (e¨e¯’v) of the letters that are used in the dictionary. Generally, a dictionary is designed alphabetically. The page starts with a single letter A or B or….. . Then the words are written one after another like in the alphabet. The main words are designed in bold. The pronunciations (D”PviY) are shown in the bracket. Sometimes antonyms and synonyms (mgv_©K kã) are given. Different parts of speeches are also mentioned. So, if anybody wants to use a dictionary he has to know the letters and sequence of the language. According to the letters of the words, one can search (†LuvR Kiv) and the first two or three letters of the words are mentioned on the top of the page of the dictionary. Again, if he wants to understand (†evSv) the pronunciation of the words, he has to learn the symbols (cÖZxK) of the language that are mentioned in the dictionary. In this way, anybody can use a dictionary. Write a paragraph on ‘Prize-Giving Day at your school’ by answering the following questions. (wb‡Pi cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi w`‡q Ô†Zvgvi we`¨vj‡qi cyi¯‹vi weZiYx w`emÕ m¤ú‡K© GKwU Aby‡”Q` †jL|) [Unit 3; Lesson—1] (a)  When was the prize-giving ceremony of your school held? (†Zvgvi ¯‹z‡ji cyi®‹vi-weZiYx Abyôvb KLb n‡qwQj?) (b)  How was your school decorated? (†Zvgvi ¯‹zjwU Kxfv‡e mvRv‡bv n‡qwQj?) (c)  Who was the chief guest? (cÖavb AwZw_ †K wQj?) (d)  How did you enjoy the function? (Zzwg Kxfv‡e AbyôvbwU Dc‡fvM K‡iwQ‡j?) (e)  Did you get any prize? (Zzwg wK †Kvb cyi¯‹vi †c‡qwQ‡j?) PRIZE-GIVING DAY AT OUR SCHOOL (Avgv‡`i we`¨vj‡qi cyi¯‹vi weZiYxi w`b) A prize-giving day is a day of joy and inspiration (Drmvn). Our school prize-giving ceremony was held on the 2nd February. On this occasion (Abyôvb) our school auditorium and its dais were brightly decorated. Prizes were also neatly displayed on a separate (Avjv`v) table on the dais. All the students were present at the function. Among others, the guardians and some eminent (weL¨vZ) persons of the locality attended the function. The principal of PN College was the chief guest. The function started just at 10 am with a recitation (Ave„wË) from the holy Quran. Then our Headteacher read out the annual report. After that the chief guest gave a short speech. He highly praised the overall (mvwe©K) performance of the school and its excellent JSC and SSC Exam results. Then he gave away (†`Iqv) the prizes among the students for their outstanding (Amvavib) activities. I won the first prize in two events. At the end of the prize-giving function there was a cultural (mvs¯‹…wZK) show. The students sang songs, danced and staged (g¯’ Kiv) a one-act play. It was so good that everyone spoke highly of it. We enjoyed the programme very much. Write a paragraph on ‘Your First Day at School’ by answering the following questions. (wb‡Pi cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi w`‡q Ôwe`¨vj‡q †Zvgvi cÖ_g w`bÕ m¤ú‡K© GKwU Aby‡”Q` †jL|) [Unit 3; Lesson—2/3] (a) How old were you at that time? (H mgq †Zvgvi eqm KZ wQj?) (b)  What did you put on? (Zzwg Kx cwiavb K‡iwQ‡j?) (c)  How did you feel when you started for the school? (Zzwg ¯‹z‡j hvIqvi mgq †Kgb Abyfe K‡iwQ‡j?) (d)  Who did you go with? (†Zvgvi mv‡_ †K wM‡qwQj?) (e)  How did you feel there? (Zzwg †mLv‡b †Kgb Abyfe K‡iwQ‡j?) MY FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL (we`¨vj‡q Avgvi cÖ_g w`b) A new place is a new experience (AwfÁZv). My first day at school was a new experience to me. I can remember exactly what happened. I was then six years old when I was admitted into the school. On the first day my father took me to the school early in the morning. I put on (cwiavb Kiv) my best

Suppose, you are Kamal, living at Khilgaon, Dhaka. Recently, you have enjoyed the world cup cricket-2015. Now, write a letter to your friend Jamil about the world cup cricket 2015. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg Kvgvj, XvKvi wLjMuvI evm KiQ| mv¤cÖwZKKv‡j Zzwg wek¦Kvc wµ‡KU-2015 Dc‡fvM K‡iQ| GLb, †Zvgvi eÜz Rvwgj‡K wek¦Kvc wµ‡KU-2015 m¤ú‡K© GKwU wPwV †jL|) 10/1-A, Meradia Khilgaon, Dhaka April, 2016 Dear Jamil, My best wishes to you. Hope, you had a good time in the last few weeks. How did you enjoy the cricket world cup 2015? I want to tell you that it was the best tournament I have ever witnessed (†`Lv) in my life. My beloved country Bangladesh showed its excellent (PgrKvi) performance in this tournament. Though I was not in all that optimistic (Avkvev`x) view about their performance as the condition (Ae¯’v) of Australia and New Zealand was not favourable for team like us. But they showed their courage to fight against powerful test playing nations. Our pace bowlers were excellent especially Rubel and Taskin. What a performance it was from Mahmudullah against England and New Zealand! But unfortunately (`y:LRbKfv‡e) we had to surrender against India due to some bad umpiring. I vehemently (cÖejfv‡e) protest such injustice done against our team. What’s your opinion (gZvgZ)? Please share your feeling in your next letter. Hope to receive your letter soon. Bye Yours ever, Kamal   Suppose, your friend Robi lives at Santhia, Pabna and you are Kanchan of Dhaka. Your friend doesn’t know the bad effects of smoking. Now, write a letter to him describing the bad effects of smoking. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgvi eÜz iwe cvebvi mvw_qvq evm K‡i Ges Zzwg XvKvi KvÂb| †Zvgvi eÜz aygcv‡bi Lvivc cÖfve m¤ú‡K© Rv‡b bv| GLb, aygcv‡bi Lvivc cÖfv‡ei eY©bv w`‡q Zv‡K GKwU wPwV †jL|) 10/1-A Moghbazar, Dhaka 16 October, 2016 Dear Robi, I am shocked (gg©vnZ) to hear that you are not having good time in family. From a reliable (wek¦¯’) source I came to know that you have become a smoker (aygcvqx). Listen, you have to understand your responsibility of being the eldest son of your parents. I think, you are sensible enough to realise (eyS‡Z cviv) what is good and what is bad. Is smoking good for health? It causes many fatal diseases like cancer, heart attack, bronchitis, etc. It also damages our lungs. Smoking has a bad impact (cÖfve) on non-smoker staying around smokers. Doctors advise (Dc‡`k †`Iqv) patients not to smoke as it is harmful for health. Cigarette contains nicotine, an oily substance in tobacco that is hazardous (wec`RbK) to one’s health. So I request you to give up (Z¨vM Kiv) this bad habit of smoking. Your lovingly, Kanchan                        [* Draw an envelope] Suppose, you are Masud of Dhaka. Recently you have spent your summer vacation at your friend Roney’s village home. Now, write a letter to your friend thanking him for his hospitality. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg XvKvi gvmy`| mv¤cÖwZKv‡j †Zvgvi eÜz iwbi MÖv‡gi evwo‡Z Zzwg MÖx‡®§i QzwU KvwU‡q‡Q| GLb, Zvi AvwZ‡_qZvi Rb¨ ab¨ev` Rvwb‡q †Zvgvi eÜz‡K GKwU wPwV †jL|) 40/1 New Elephant Road Dhaka 3 June, 2016 Dear Roney, Receive my best wishes. Today I will tell you something that you deserve (†hvM¨ nIqv). I have spent my summer vacation in your house. I never imagined (Kíbv Kiv) to have such kind hospitality (AvwZ‡_qZv) from you. Your family and you really showed your utmost affection (†mœn). You know that I lost my mother at an early age. I’ll never forget your mother’s motherly love to me. Unfortunately I didn’t meet your father as he was in tour (ågY). Your brother and sisters are all very cordial (AvšÍwiK). For all these I’d like to thank you from the core of my heart (AšÍ‡ii AšÍ:¯’j †_‡K). No more today. Masud [* Draw an envelope] Suppose, you are Mehdi of Dhaka. Last week you alongwith your family members visited the zoo at Mirpur. Now, write a letter to your friend about your visit to the zoo. (g‡b Ki, Zzwg XvKvi †g‡n`x| MZ mßv‡n †Zvgvi cwiev‡ii m`m¨‡`i wb‡q Zzwg wgicyi wPwoqvLvbvq †eov‡Z wM‡qwQ‡j| GLb, wPwoqvLvbvq †eov‡Z hvIqv m¤ú‡K© †Zvgvi eÜz‡K GKwU wPwV †jL|) 145 Arambagh, Dhaka 17-02-2016 Dear Rana, Hope, you are well by the grace (K…cvq) of Allah. Last week I alongwith my parents visited the zoo. Because my youngest brother Tomal insisted (cxovcxwo Kiv) us on visiting the zoo. After reaching the zoo, at first we went to the cage in which there were three big snakes. They seemed to be asleep (NygšÍ). Then we turned our eyes (†PvL †div‡bv) from them to the shed in which the monkeys began to chatter (wKPwgP kã Kiv). My youngest brother liked these clever animals. We spent at least half an hour in front of the shed. I also liked their performance of jumping from one bar to another. We turned away from them to the place of a cage of the tiger. This time my younger brother was afraid of this particular animal. Then we saw deer of attractive (AvKl©Yxq) looks. We also saw gorilla. We saw birds of various colours and shapes as well. Then we took light refreshment (nvjKv Lvevi) when we found the shops of food. After that we left the zoo as it was getting dark out there. It was a nice outing (evB‡i ågY) for my family indeed. No more today. Yours ever, Mehdi [* Draw an envelope] Suppose, your father is Md. Salimuzzaman of Shahjadpur, Sirajgonj and you are Jasim of 70 Hatirpul, Dhaka. In the last examination you could not do well in English. So you need the help of a tutor to improve in this subject. Now, write a letter to your father for engaging a tutor for you immediately. (g‡b Ki, †Zvgvi evev †gvt mwjgy¾vgvb wmivRM‡Äi kvnRv`cy‡i _v‡Kb Ges Zzwg Rwmg 70 nvwZicyj, XvKvq evm Ki| MZ cixÿvq Zzwg Bs‡iwR‡Z fv‡jv Ki‡Z cviwb| ZvB GB welqwU‡Z DbœwZi Rb¨ †Zvgvi M„nwkÿ‡Ki mvnvh¨ `iKvi| GLb, †Zvgvi Rb¨ ZvovZvwo GKRb M„nwkÿK wbhy³ Kivi Rb¨ †Zvgvi evev‡K GKwU wPwV †jL|) 70 Hatirpul, Dhaka 18

What is a Dialogue : Dialogue শব্দটির অর্থ হলো দুই বা ততোধিক ব্যক্তির মধ্যে কথোপকথন। দৈনন্দিন জীবনে আমরা একে অপরের সাথে যে আলাপ-আলোচনা বা বাক্য বিনিময় করে থাকি ইংরেজিতে তাকেই উরধষড়মঁব বলে| Literally a dialogue means ‘talk between two people’. How to write an effective Dialogue : একটি প্রাঞ্জল Dialogue বা সংলাপ লিখতে হলে কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কৌশল জানা প্রয়োজন। আর উরধষড়মঁব বা সংলাপ লেখার জন্য একটি সুনির্দিষ্ট বিষয় (ঝঁনলবপঃ) থাকতে হবে যাকে কেন্দ্র করে দুজনের মধ্যে কথোপকথন রচিত হবে। এক্ষেত্রে বিশেষ একটি Dialogue বা অবস্থা বলে দেয়া হবে এবং তার ওপর একটি Dialogue রচনা করতে নিম্নলিখিত পদ্ধতি অবলম্বন করতে হবে : Myself  :           What’s the problem with you? Ratul   :           I don’t know. But I always try to be well. Myself  :           Listen to me. Are you serious (AvšÍwiK) about your study? Ratul   :           It’s not like that. I have to complete my home task quickly. Myself  :           You are simply taxing your brain (gv_v LvUvI) at the cost of your health. Ratul   :           What can I do? Myself  :           Take some physical exercise everyday. Ratul   :           Why? Myself  :           Because physical exercise can make you physically and mentally (gvbwmKfv‡e) fit. Ratul   :           What sort of physical exercise should I take? Myself  :           Walking, swimming, participating (AskMÖnY Kiv) in games and sports etc. Ratul   :           Ok, I will try. Myself  :           No, you must practise (Abykxjb Kiv) it for your refreshment. Ratul   :           Thanks for your advice. Bye. Myself  :           See you again. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about tree plantation. (e„ÿ †ivc‡Yi wel‡q †Zvgvi I †Zvgvi eÜzi g‡a¨ GKwU K‡_vcK_b iPbv Ki|) Myself  :           How’re things? Jamal  :           Fine. Myself  :           Are you busy? Jamal  :           No. Myself  :           I have an assignment (cÖwZ‡e`b) in my school regarding tree plantation. Will you help me in this regard? Jamal  :           Yes. You should focus on the usefulness (cÖ‡qvRbxqZv) of tree plantation and the impact of trees on our climate etc. Myself  :           Would you please give me some points to talk about these. Jamal  :           Sure. Trees is a great source of food and vitamins. It gives us shelter as well. It bears a great impact (cÖfve) on the climate. Myself  :           How? Jamal  :           If we destroy (aŸsm Kiv) trees at random, the country will turn into a great desert (giæf‚wg). There will be no rain for our country. It also saves us from flood and other natural calamities (wech©q). Myself  :           I see. What should we do then? Jamal  :           Stop deforestation. But it is a matter of sorrow that we don’t do this. Myself  :           Thank you for your idea. Jamal  :           Welcome. Write a dialogue between you and your friend how to eradicate illiteracy. (†Zvgvi I †Zvgvi eÜzi g‡a¨ wbiÿiZv `~ixKiY wel‡q GKwU K‡_vcK_b iPbv Ki|) Myself  :           Are you busy? Papon  :           No. Myself  :           So, let’s talk about one of the greatest problems of our country. Can you guess (Abygvb Kiv)? Papon  :           No. Myself  :           It’s about illiteracy (wbiÿiZv) problem. Papon  :           Oh, I see. Myself  :           Government is trying it’s best to eradicate (`~i Kiv) it but the situation (Ae¯’v) is not upto the mark at this moment. What can we do? Papon  :           Public awareness is of paramount (m‡e©v”P) importance in this regard. Myself  :           Yes, you are absolutely right. What are the other thinking? Papon  :           Govt must take initiative (D‡`¨vM) to motivate poor section of people to understand the impact of illiteracy. Myself  :           Let’s write to the newspaper suggesting ways to eradicate illiteracy. Papon  :           Good idea. Let’s go home. Myself  :           Ok. Write a dialogue between a librarian and a student regarding having a library card. (GKRb jvB‡eªwiqvb I GKRb Qv‡Îi g‡a¨ jvB‡eªix KvW© Kiv wb‡q K‡_vcK_b iPbv Ki|) Student           :           May I come in? Librarian         :           Yes. How can I help you? Student           :           Well, I want a library card. How can I get it? Librarian         :           You have to deposit (Rgv Kiv) admission fee. Student           :           How much? Librarian         :           Tk. 200 only. Student           :           Here it is. Anything else? Librarian         :           Two copies of coloured (iwOb) photographs. Student           :           Here it is. Librarian         :           Now fill the form out. Student           :           Ok, here it is. Librarian         :           Finished! Good. Here is your library card. Student           :           Thank you. Write a dialogue between a teacher and a student about good health. (GKRb wkÿK I GKRb Qv‡Îi g‡a¨ my¯^v¯’¨ wb‡q GKwU K‡_vcK_b †jL|) Student           :           May I come in, Sir? Teacher           :           Yes, come in. But what’s your problem? Student           :           I am becoming sick and thin day by day. Teacher           :           I see. Do you know how to maintain (iÿv Kiv) good health? Student           :           No, Sir. Teacher           :           You have to take balanced diet (mylg Lvevi). Make sure that you maintain the rules of hygiene. Student           :           What’s this? Teacher           :           Go to sleep in due time, take your bath regularly, take your meal at the right time. Student           :           Anything else, Sir? Teacher           :           Physical exercise is also necessary in this regard. You should participate (AskMÖnY Kiv) in games and sports. Student           :           Thank you, Sir. Teacher           :           I wish you a good luck, my dear student. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about traffic jam. (†Zvgvi I †Zvgvi eÜzi g‡a¨ hvbRU wel‡q GKwU K‡_vcK_b iPbv Ki|) Myself  :           Good evening. Jasim  :           Oh, what a surprise! But you are looking tired. Myself  :           Life is so hectic. I feel much helpless (Amnvq) when I get stuck in the traffic jam. Jasim  :           Oh, you were caught in the traffic jam. It is too boring (weiw³Ki). It kills our time. Myself  :           Ambulance carrying (enbKvix) passengers also suffers a lot. Jasim  :           It’s terrible. How can we improve (DbœwZ Kiv) the present condition? Myself  :           Proper planning is necessary in this regard. Jasim  :           Let’s think about it. Myself  :           Oh, not now. I don’t have time at this moment (gyn‚‡Z©). See you later. Jasim  :           Bye.

Completing Story Read the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a suitable title to it: Once a farmer had a donkey. The donkey thought himself to be very clever. He used to carry heavy load for his master alone to a market which was on the other side of river. One morning when the donkey reached the river, he decided ……………………. by wading across the water. But at one stage he reached a very deep spot. He had to swim to cross the river. Fortunately, he was carrying …………………….. that day. So, a large portion of the salt diluted in the water. As a result, the load ………………………. cross the river. He felt very proud of himself. He decided that ……………………… follow the same way. But the donkey did not know that the next day he was carrying of a load of cotton. When he reached the river, he started wading through the river. But this time the load became so heavy soaking water that the donkey ……………………. Though he thought himself clever, …………………. . And for his foolishness, he died. TOO MUCH CUNNING OVERREACHES ITSELF Once a farmer had a donkey. The donkey thought himself to be very clever. He used to carry heavy load for his master alone to a market which was on the other side of river. One morning when the donkey reached the river, he decided to make his journey shorten by wading across the water. But at one stage he reached a very deep spot. He had to swim to cross the river. Fortunately, he was carrying bags of salt on that day. So, a large portion of the salt diluted in the water. As a result, the load became light and he could easily cross the river. He felt very proud of himself. He decided that from next time onwards he would follow the same way. But the donkey did not know that the next day he was carrying of a load of cotton. When he reached the river, he started wading through the river. But this time the load became so heavy soaking water that the donkey drowned. Though he thought himself clever, really he was foolish. And for his foolishness, he died. AwZ Pvjv‡Ki Mjvq `wo GK`v GK K…l‡Ki GKwU Mvav wQj| MvavwU wb‡R‡K Lye PvjvK fve‡Zv| †m GKvKx Zvi gwb‡ei fvix †evSv enb K‡i b`xi Icv‡i evRv‡i wb‡q †h‡Zv| GK mKv‡j MvavwU hLb b`xi Kv‡Q †cuŠQ‡jv, †m Zvi ågY mswÿß Kivi Rb¨ cvwbi †fZi w`‡q †nu‡U hvIqvi wm×všÍ wb‡jv| wKš‘ GK ch©v‡q †m Lye Mfxi ¯’v‡b †cuŠQv‡jv| Zv‡K muvZ‡i b`x cvi n‡Z n‡jv| †mŠfvM¨ekZ, †m Hw`b je‡Yi e¯Ív enb KiwQ‡jv| ZvB, je‡Yi GK eo Ask cvwb‡Z M‡j †M‡jv| d‡j, Zvi †evSv nvjKv n‡jv Ges †m mn‡R b`x cvi n‡Z cvi‡jv| †m wb‡R‡K wb‡q Mwe©Z n‡jv| †m wm×všÍ wb‡jv †h Gici †_‡K †m GKB c×wZ AbymiY Ki‡e| wKš‘ MvavwU Rvb‡Zv bv †h ciw`b †m Zzjvi GKwU †evSv enb KiwQ‡jv| hLb †m b`x‡Z †cuŠQ‡jv, †m b`xi †fZi w`‡q nuvU‡Z ïiæ Ki‡jv| wKš‘ Gev‡i †evSvwU cvwb‡Z wf‡R G‡Zv fvix n‡jv †h MvavwU Wz‡e †M‡jv| hw`I †m wb‡R‡K PvjvK fve‡Zv, Avm‡j †m †evKv| Avi Zvi †evKvwgi Rb¨ †m gviv †M‡jv| Read the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a title to it: Once a golden necklace was lost from a rich man’s house. A few servants worked in that house. Naturally it was suspected that any …………………………. the necklace. Each of them was asked. But nobody confessed the guilt. So, the master of the house ………………… before the Judge. All of the servants were summoned to the court. But all of the servants denied the charge. Then the Judge …………………… He gave each of them a stick of same length and told them to submit them to the court the following day. He told them that the person who had stolen the necklace, his stick ………………………… When they returned home, they kept their sticks as they were. But the servant who stole the necklace ………………… an inch. The next day when everybody submitted the sticks, it was found that …………………… an inch. Then the thief was detected and he was given punishment. A WISE JUDGE Once a golden necklace was lost from a rich man’s house. A few servants worked in that house. Naturally it was suspected that any one of the servants had stolen the necklace. Each of them was asked. But nobody confessed the guilt. So, the master of the house lodged a complaint before the Judge. All of the servants were summoned to the court. But all of the servants denied the charge. Then the Judge hit upon a plan. He gave each of them a stick of same length and told them to submit them to the court the following day. He told them that the person who had stolen the necklace, his stick would increase an inch. When they returned home, they kept their sticks as they were. But the servant who stole the necklace shortened it by an inch. The next day when everybody submitted the sticks, it was found that one stick was short by an inch. Then the thief was detected and he was given punishment. GKRb weÁ wePviK GK`v GK abx †jv‡Ki evwo †_‡K GKwU †mvbvi †bK‡jm nvwi‡q †M‡jv| H evwo‡Z K‡qKRb PvKi KvR Ki‡Zv| ¯^vfvweKfv‡eB m‡›`n Kiv n‡jv †h PvKi‡`i g‡a¨ GKRb †bK‡jmwU Pzwi K‡i‡Q| Zv‡`i cÖ‡Z¨K‡K wRÁvmv Kiv n‡jv| wKš‘ †KD Aciva ¯^xKvi Ki‡jv bv| ZvB, evwoi gwbe wePvi‡Ki Kv‡Q bvwjk Rvbv‡jv| PvKi‡`i mevB‡K Av`vj‡Z nvwRi nIqvi Rb¨ ejv n‡jv| wKš‘ PvKi‡`i mevB Awf‡hvM A¯^xKvi Ki‡jv| ZLb wePviK GKwU cwiKíbv Ki‡jb| wZwb Zv‡`i cÖ‡Z¨K‡K mgvb ˆ`‡N©¨i GKwU jvwV w`‡jb Ges ciw`b Zv‡`i‡K †mUv Av`vj‡Z Rgv w`‡Z ej‡jb| wZwb Zv‡`i‡K ej‡jb †h, †h †bK‡jmwU Pzwi K‡i‡Q, Zvi jvwVwU GK Bw †e‡o hv‡e| hLb Zviv evwo wdi‡jv, Zviv Zv‡`i jvwV¸‡jv †hgb wQj †mfv‡eB †i‡L w`‡jv| wKš‘ †h PvKiwU †bK‡jm Pzwi K‡iwQ‡jv †m jvwVwU GK Bw †QvU K‡i ivL‡jv| ciw`b hLb cÖ‡Z¨‡K jvwV¸‡jv Rgv w`‡jv, GKwU jvwV