Seen Passage – 6
Read the text carefully and answer questions . (cvV¨vskwU g‡bv‡hvM mnKv‡i co Ges cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi `vI|)
Cough
For children’s cough, grandmas give two tea-spoons of basil leaf/tulsi juice with one spoon of honey. It works excellent.
Some people take grape juice and honey too. It is also good for dry cough.
Hot milk with honey is also useful in cough problems.
You can take ginger tea which is also a useful home remedy for cough.
Cold
Lemon juice is good for any cold because it contains vitamin C. Vitamin C increases body resistance. Lemon juice, hot water and honey together work well in healing common cold.
Toothache
In normal toothache, keep a clove in your mouth. Place it in between the aching teeth and suck on it. You can even apply clove oil on the affected tooth. [Lesson – 10(E)]
Word Meaning with Synonyms
| Words | Pronunciation | Bengali Meaning | Synonyms/Meaning |
| Cough(n.) | Kd& | Kvwk | an illness of coughing |
| Tea-spoon(n.) | wU-¯ú~b | Pv-PvgP | a small spoon |
| Basil(n.) | e¨vwmj | Zzjmx | a plant with shiny green leaves |
| Excellent(adj.) | G‡·‡j›U | PgrKvi, `vi“Y | wonderful |
| Grape(n.) | †MÖBc | Av½yi | vine |
| Remedy(n.) | †i‡gwW | cÖwZweavb, cÖwZKvi | treatment, medicine |
| Juice(n.) | Ry¨m | im | extract, sap |
| Contain(v.) | Kb‡UBb | aviY Kiv | include |
| Suck(v.) | mvK& | Pz‡l LvIqv | to take liquid using lips |
| Place(v.) | †cøBm | ¯’vcb Kiv | put |
| Affected(adj.) | A¨v‡d‡±W | AvµvšÍ | attacked |
e½vbyev` :
Kvwk
wkï‡`i Kvwk n‡j `vw`iv GK PvgP gayi m‡½ `yB Pv-PvgP cyw`bv cvZv ev Zzjwmi im †`b| GUv `vi“Y KvR K‡i|
wKQy †jvK Av½y‡ii im Avi gayI †L‡q _v‡K| GUvI ﮋ Kvwki Rb¨ fv‡jv| gayi mv‡_ Mig `yaI Kvwki mgm¨vi †¶‡Î Kvh©Ki| Zzwg Av`v PvI †L‡Z cvi hv N‡i e‡m Kvwki Rb¨ GKwU Kvh©Ki wPwKrmv|
VvÊv
†jeyi im †h †Kv‡bv VvÊvi Rb¨ fv‡jv KviY GwU‡Z wfUvwgb wm Av‡Q| wfUvwgb wm kix‡ii cÖwZ‡iva ¶gZv e„w× K‡i| †jeyi im, Mig cvwb Ges gay GK‡Î mvaviY mw`©-Kvwk Dck‡g fv‡jv KvR K‡i|
`uvZe¨_v
mvaviY `uvZ e¨_vq †Zvgvi gy‡Li †fZi GKwU je½ ivL| e¨_v nIqv `uv‡Zi gv‡S GwU ivL Ges Pz‡l LvI| Zzwg AvµvšÍ `uv‡Zi Dci je½ †ZjI cÖ‡qvM Ki‡Z cvi|
- Choose the best answer from the alternatives. .5×10=5
(a) Children’s cough can be cured by ____.
(i) grandma (ii) basil leaf (iii) turmeric (iv) clove
(b) To heal dry cough, we can take ____.
(i) honey (ii) grape juice
(iii) grape juice and honey (iv) none of the above
(c) Body resistance is increased by —.
(i) vitamin C (ii) vitamin B
(iii) vitamin A (iv) none of the above
(d) Hot milk and — can be used to heal cough.
(i) honey (ii) grape juice (iii) ginger (iv) clove
(e) Clove oil is used for —.
(i) common cold (ii) toothache (iii) dry cough (iv) both (i) and (ii)
(f) remedy
(i) treatment (cÖwZKvi) (ii) protection (msiÿY)
(iii) repetition (cybive„wË) (iv) smell (MÜ)
(g) increase
(i) inspire (DØy× Kiv) (ii) instruct (wkÿv †`Iqv)
(iii) interpret (e¨vL¨v Kiv) (iv) expand (e„w× Kiv)
(h) resistance
(i) revival (cybtcÖPjb) (ii) personality (e¨w³Z¡)
(iii) residence (emevm) (iv) prevention (cÖwZ‡iva)
(i) aching
(i) painful (†e`bv`vqK) (ii) arrival (AvMgb)
(iii) counsel (Dc‡`k) (iv) eminence (L¨vwZ)
(j) apply
(i) use (e¨envi Kiv) (ii) remember (¯§iY Kiv)
(iii) store (gRyZ Kiv) (iv) demand (PvIqv)
Ans.
(a)-(ii); (b)-(iii); (c)-(i); (d)-(i); (e)-(ii) ; (f) — (i); (g) — (iv); (h) — (iv); (i) — (i); (j) — (i).
Or,
- Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10
(a) Why is lemon juice good for health?
(b) How does vitamin C work in healing cold?
(c) How do people use clove to heal toothache?
(d) What is called home remedy?
(e) Why do you think natural cures are good for health?
Ans.
(a) Lemon juice is good for health because it contains Vitamin C. And vitamin C increases body resistance.
(b) Vitamin C heals cold by increasing body resistance.
(c) People place clove between the aching teeth and suck it to heal toothache. Even clove oil is also effective in toothache.
(d) The remedy which is made of herbs and plants at home is called home remedy.
(e) Natural cures are made of natural things of herbs and plants. They have no side effects. That’s why, I think natural cures are good for health.
Seen Passage – 7
Read the text carefully and answer questions . (cvV¨vskwU g‡bv‡hvM mnKv‡i co Ges cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi `vI|)
Bangladesh is a country full of natural resources. We are proud of our soil, forests, flowers, fruits and birds. The country is gifted with plentiful of fauna due to its geographical location. Birds are one of them. Today we will read about a bird known as ‘Benebau’ in Bangla, and ‘Blackheaded Oriole’ in English.
The Blackheaded Oriole is a bird of the plain land of Bangladesh. Its body and head are of a deep yellow colour; its throat, its tail and some part of its wings are black; its beak is red. It looks like a mayna and is about 25cm in length. It is seen in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and some other countries.
The Blackheaded Oriole is a very sprightly and restless bird. It never stays at one spot for long. It eats all kinds of worms and insects. Its call is quite sweet and pleasant. The Blackheaded Oriole builds round shaped beautiful nests with dry grass and barks of trees. Both the male and the female bird take part in building their nests. The Blackheaded Oriole lays two to three eggs at a tim(e) [Lesson — 12(A)]
Word Meaning with Synonyms
| Words | Pronunciation | Bengali Meaning | Synonyms/Meaning |
| Resource(n.) | wi‡mvm© | m¤ú` | wealth |
| Geographical(adj.) | wRIMÖvwdK¨vj | †fŠ‡MvwjK | territorial |
| Beak(n.) | exK | †VuvU | lip |
| Insect(n.) | Bb‡m± | KxUcZ½ | worm |
| Nest(n.) | †b÷ | cvwLi evmv | living place of birds |
| Plentiful(adj.) | †cøw›Udzj | cÖPzi | abundant |
| Sprightly(adj.) | ¯cÖvBUwj | cÖvYPÂj | nimble, lively |
| Quite(adv.) | †KvqvBU | †ek | fairly |
| Bark(n.) | evK© | evKj, Qvj | cortex |
| Lay(v.) | †jB | wWgcvov | bear |
| Throat(n.) | †_ªvU | Mjv | gullet |
e½vbyev` : evsjv‡`k GKwU cÖvK…wZK m¤ú‡` mg„× †`k| Avgiv Avgv‡`i gvwU, eb, dzj, dj I cvwLi Rb¨ Mwe©Z| †`kwU Zvi †fŠ‡MvwjK Ae¯’v‡bi Kvi‡Y cÖPzi cÖvwYm¤ú‡` mg„×| cvwL †m¸‡jvi g‡a¨ GKwU| AvR Avgiv GKwU cvwL wb‡q coe †hUv evsjvq Ô†e‡beDÕ Ges Bs‡iwR‡Z ÔeøvK‡n‡WW IwiIjÕ bv‡g cwiwPZ|
†e‡beD evsjv‡`‡ki mgZj f~wgi GKwU cvwL| GUvi kixi Ges gv_v Mvp njy` i‡Oi; Gi Mjv, †jR Ges Wvbvi wKQy Ask Kv‡jv; GUvi †VuvU jvj| GUv gqbv cvwLi gZ †`L‡Z Ges GwU 25 †mwg j¤^v nq| GUv evsjv‡`k, fviZ, kªxj¼v, gvqvbgvi Ges Ab¨vb¨ K‡qKwU †`‡k †`Lv hvq|
†e‡beD Lye cÖvYPÂj Ges PUc‡U cvwL| GUv GK RvqMvq †ewk¶Y KL‡bvB _v‡K bv| GUv me ai‡bi †cvKv I KxUcZ½ Lvq| Gi WvK †ek wgó I g‡bvig| †e‡beD ïKbv Nvm I Mv‡Qi evKj w`‡q my›`i †MvjvK…wZi evmv ˆZwi K‡i | bvix I cyi“l cvwL `yR‡b wg‡jB Zv‡`i evmv ˆZwi K‡i| †e‡beD GK m‡½ `y‡Uv †_‡K wZbUv wWg cv‡o|
- Choose the best answer from the alternatives. .5 × 10 = 5
(a) The Blackheaded Oriole is a very sprightly and — bird.
(i) quiet (ii) portly
(iii) hoarse (iv) restless
(b) Benebau has resemblance to ____.
(i) Mayna (ii) Blackheaded Oriole
(iii) Babui (iv) Crow
(c) How long is the Benebau?
(i) 35 cm (ii) 35 m (iii) 25 m (iv) 25 cm
(d) How is its nest?
(i) triangle shaped (ii) square shaped
(iii) both (i) & (ii) (iv) round shaped
(e) Benebau lays in ____.
(i) its nest (ii) crow’s nest
(iii) other’s nest (iv) it does not lay eggs
(f) restless
(i) sprightly (PÂj) (ii) residential (AvevwmK)
(iii) mild (big) (iv) benignant (`qvevb)
(g) proud
(i) boast (Me©) (ii) prim (cwi”Qbœ)
(iii) interesting (AvKl©Yxq) (iv) profitable (jvfRbK)
(h) soil
(i) earth (gvwU) (ii) water (cvwb)
(iii) seed (exR) (iv) season (†gŠmyg)
(i) plentiful
(i) beautiful (my›`i) (ii) fruitful (djcÖm~)
(iii) abundant (cÖPzi) (iv) nice (my›`i)
(j) quite
(i) entirely (m¤ú~Y©fv‡e) (ii) near (Kv‡Q)
(iii) exclusively (e¨vcKfv‡e) (iv) usually (mvaviYZ)
Ans.
(a)-(iv); (b)-(i); (c)-(iv); (d)-(iv); (e)-(i) ; (f) — (i); (g) — (i); (h) — (i); (i) — (iii); (j) — (i).
Or,
- Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10
(a) What is Bangladesh gifted with?
(b) Where is Benebau found?
(c) How is the nature of Benebau?
(d) How does Benebau look?
(e) How many eggs does a ‘Benebau’ lay at a time?
Ans.
(a) Bangladesh is full of natural resources. This country is gifted with plentiful of fauna due to its geographical location.
(b) Benebau is found in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and some other countries.
(c) Benebau is very sprightly and restless. It never stays at one spot for long.
(d) Benebau is a deep yellow bird whose throat, tail and some parts of the wings are black. But its beak is red.
(e)Benebau lays two to three eggs at a time.
Seen Passage – 8
Read the text carefully and answer questions . (cvV¨vskwU g‡bv‡hvM mnKv‡i co Ges cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi `vI|)
Bangladesh is a small country but it is gifted with unlimited natural attactions. Only some of these eye-catching destinations are known to us. But there are many other areas lying in the green, remote countryside that are less-known to us. Shusong Durgapur of Birishiri is one such places.
Shusong Durgapur has an amazing landscape. It is located on the bank of crystal clear Someshwari river and is close to the Garo hills. You can see the hills of Indian state of Meghalaya from here. The nature has unfolded its glory in this small, rural landscape. Here you can see the ceramic mountain leaning against the sky, the blue water of the pictorial mountain-valley, the modest movement of the river Someshwari, and the abandoned coal mines. There is another river here called Kangsa which is also known as old Someshwari. [Lesson—13(B)]
Word Meaning with Synonyms
| Words | Pronunciation | Bengali Meaning | Synonyms/Meaning |
| Small(adj.) | ¯§j | †QvU | little, tiny |
| Unlimited(adj.) | Avbwjwg‡UW | Amxg, mxgvnxb | limitless |
| Attraction(n.) | A¨vUªvKkb | AvKl©Y | fascination |
| Eye-catching(adj.) | AvB-K¨vwPs | `„wó b›`b | impressive |
| Destination(n.) | †WmwU‡bkb | MšÍe¨ | goal |
| Country-side (n.) | Kvw›UªmvBW | cjøx GjvKv/ MÖvg AÂj | village |
| Place(n.) | †cBm | RvqMv | space |
| Amazing(adj.) | A¨v‡gBwRs | we¯§qKi | astonishing |
| Landscape (n.) | j¨vÛ‡¯‹Bc | cÖvK…wZK `„k¨ | natural sights |
| Located (v.p.p.) | †jv‡KB‡UW | Aew¯’Z | situated |
| Unfold(v.) | Avb‡dvì | D‡š§vPb Kiv | express, exhibit |
| Rural(adj.) | i“ivj | MÖvg¨ | pastoral |
| Pictorial(adj.) | wcK‡Uvwiqvj | Qwei g‡Zv †`L‡Z | connected with pictures |
| Mountain-valley (n.) | gvD‡›UBb-f¨vwj | ce©Z DcZ¨Kv | plain low land between mountains |
e½vbyev` : evsjv‡`k GKwU †QvU †`k wKš‘ GUv Amxg cÖvK…wZK †mŠ›`h©gwÊZ ¯’v‡b mg„×| G¸‡jvi g‡a¨ ïay Aí wKQy `„wób›`b ¯’vb Avgv‡`i K‡Q cwiwPZ| wKš‘ km¨-k¨vgj cÖZ¨šÍ A‡j _vKv A‡bK ¯’vb Avgv‡`i Kv‡Q Aí cwiwPZ| wewiwmwii myms `yM©vcyi GiKg GKwU ¯’vb|
myms `yM©vcy‡ii i‡q‡Q GKUv we¯§qKi cÖvK…wZK f‚`„k¨| GUv ¯^”Q b`x †mv‡gk¦ixi Zx‡i Ges Mv‡iv cvnv‡oi wbK‡U Aew¯’Z| GLvb †_‡K Zzwg fviZxq A½ivR¨ †gNvj‡qi cvnvo †`L‡Z cv‡e| cÖK…wZ GB †QvU, MÖvg¨ cÖvK…wZK cwi‡e‡k Zvi †mŠ›`h© gwngv D‡š§vwPZ K‡i‡Q| GLv‡b Zzwg wPbvgvwUi cvnvo †hUv AvKv‡ki w`‡K Suz‡K c‡o‡Q, wP‡Îi g‡Zv †`L‡Z ce©Z-DcZ¨Kvi bxj cvwb, †mv‡gk¦ix b`xi ai cÖevn Ges cwiZ¨³ Kqjv Lwbmg~n †`L‡Z cv‡e| †mLv‡b Av‡iv GKUv b`x Av‡Q hvi bvg Ksm †hUv cyivZb †mv‡gk¦ix bv‡gI cwiwPZ|
- Choose the best answer from the alternatives. .5 × 10 = 5
(a) How are the natural attractions of Bangladesh?
(i) inadequate (ii) limitless
(iii) limited (iv) few in number
(b) Shusong Durgapur is a less-known place. Because _____.
(i) it is a remote and rural place (ii) people do not go there
(iii) people do not like it (iv) there is nothing special
(c) What is another name for old Someshwari?
(i) Hansa (ii) Hajong
(iii) Jamuna (iv) Kangsa
(d) Shusong Durgapur has an amazing ——.
(i) building (ii) landscape
(iii) rural view (iv) lake
(e) Shusong Durgapur is close to the _____.
(i) Garo hills (ii) village
(iii) mountain (iv) Hatirjheel
(f) unlimited
(i) abundant (cÖPzi) (ii) counted (MYbvK…Z)
(iii) limitless (Amxg) (iv) boundary (mxgvbv)
(g) abandoned
(i) deserted (cwiZ¨³) (ii) damaged (aŸsmcÖvß)
(iii) special (we‡kl) (iv) warm (Mig)
(h) clear
(i) cheerful (g‡bvig) (ii) central (†K›`ªxq)
(iii) careful (mZK©) (iv) transparent (¯^”Q)
(i) remote
(i) resistant (cÖwZ‡ivaK) (ii) relevant (cÖvmw½K)
(iii) far (`~ieZx©) (iv) repentant (AbyZvc)
(j) amazing
(i) attractive (g‡bvgy»Ki) (ii) careful (g‡bv‡hvMx)
(iii) doleful (†e`bvgq) (iv) animate (RxešÍ)
Ans.
(a)-(ii); (b)-(i); (c)-(iv); (d)-(ii); (e)-(i) ; (f) — (iii); (g) — (i); (h) — (iv); (i) — (iii); (j) — (i).
Or,
- Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10
(a) How does nature manifest itself in Shusong Durgapur of Birishiri?
(b) Where is Shusong Durgapur located?
(c) What are the mountains and the rivers found in Shusong Durgapur?
(d) Why is Shusong Durgapur an amazing landscape?
(e) Which river is known as old Someshwari?
Ans.
(a) The nature has unfolded its glory in Shusong Durgapur with the ceramic mountain, the blue water and the modest movement of the river Someshwari, and the abandoned coal mines.
(b) Shusong Durgapur is located on the bank of crystal clear Someshwari river and is close to the Garo hills.
(c) There are two mountains and two rivers in Shusong Durgapur— the Garo Hills, the Ceramic mountain, and the river Someshwari and the Kangsa.
(d) Shusong Durgapur is located on the bank of crystal clear Someshwari river and is close to the Garo hills. These two make Shusong Durgapur an amazing landscape.
(e) The river Kangsa is known as old Someshwari.
Seen Passage – 9
Read the text carefully and answer questions . (cvV¨vskwU g‡bv‡hvM mnKv‡i co Ges cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi `vI|)
Shusong Durgapur is located under Netrokona district about 170 km north from Dhaka. It’s not only blessed with alluring natural beauty, but also rich in vibrant ethnic culture. There are many ethnic groups like Hajong, Garo, Achik and Mandi living here. The Birishiri Tribal Cultural Academy is located at Durgapur. It is a centre for various cultural and educational activities of different tribes.
The main attraction of Birishiri is the ceramic hill of Durgapur and the charming landscape along the Someshwari River. The river changes its colour as the seasons change. Among other attractions are the palace of the Susang King, the Dasha Busha Temple, Orange Gardens, Shal forests and the Ramakrishna and Loknath Baba Temples.
The best way to get to Birishiri is by road from Dhaka. You can find direct bus to Birishiri from Mohakhali bus stand, Dhaka. It usually takes 5 to 6 hours to get there. When you are there, you can go around the town by rickshaws. The rickshaw pullers know all the places very well.
[Lesson —13(B)]
Word Meaning with Synonyms
| Words | Pronunciation | Bengali Meaning | Synonyms/Meaning |
| Alluring(adj.) | A¨vwjDwis | cÖjyäKi | fascinating |
| Vibrant(adj.) | fvBeª¨v›U | ˆewPΨc~Y© | colourful |
| Ethnic(adj.) | G_wbK | b„ZvwË¡K | tribal |
| Change(v.) | †PBÄ | cwieZ©b Kiv | exchange, alter |
| Find(v.) | dvBÛ | cvIqv, Lyu‡R cvIqv | get |
| Usually(adj.) | BDRyqvwj | mvaviYZ | generally |
| Academy(n.) | GKv‡Wwg | cÖwZôvb, cwil` | institute |
| Landscape(n.) | j¨vÛ‡¯‹Bc | f‚wPÎ | vista, scenery |
e½vbyev` : myms `yM©vcyi XvKv †_‡K 170 wKwg Dˇi †b·Kvbv †Rjvq Aew¯’Z| GUv ïay g‡bvgy»Ki cÖvK…wZK †mŠ›`‡h©B mg„× bq, ˆewPΨc~Y© b„ZvwË¡K ms¯‹…wZ‡ZI mg„×| GLv‡b A‡bK DcRvwZ †Mvôx †hgbÑ nvRs, Mv‡iv, AvwPK, gvwÛ evm K‡i| wewiwmwi DcRvZxq mvs¯‹…wZK †K›`ª `yM©vcy‡i Aew¯’Z| GUv wewfbœ b„ZvwË¡K †Mvôxi wk¶v I mvs¯‹…wZK Kg©Kv‡Êi †K›`ª|
wewiwmwii cÖavb AvKl©Y n‡”Q `yM©vcy‡ii wPbvgvwUi cvnvo Ges †mv‡gk¦ix b`xi cv‡ki Aciƒc we¯Í„Z f~LÊ| FZz cwieZ©‡bi mv‡_ mv‡_ GB b`xi i‡OI cwieZ©b nq| Ab¨vb¨ AvKl©‡Yi g‡a¨ i‡q‡Q myms ivRvi ivRcÖvmv`, `k fzRvi gw›`i, Kgjvi evMvb, kvjeb, ivgK…ò Ges †jvKbv_ evevi gw›`i|
XvKv †_‡K wewiwmwi hvevi me‡P‡q mnR iv¯Ív n‡”Q moKc_| Zzwg XvKvi gnvLvjx evm ÷¨vÛ †_‡K mivmwi wewiwmwii evm cv‡e| ILv‡b †h‡Z mvaviYZ 5 †_‡K 6 NÈv mgq jv‡M| hLb Zzwg †mLv‡b hv‡e, Zzwg cy‡iv kni wiKkvq †eov‡Z cvi‡e| wiKkvIqvjviv me RvqMv Lye fv‡jv K‡i †P‡b|
- Choose the best answer from the alternatives. .5 × 10 = 5
(a) The main attraction of Netrokona district is _____.
(i) Ethnic group (ii) Cultural Academy
(iii) Shusong Durgapur (iv) Someshwari River
(b) Which one does play a vital role in cultural and educational actvities of the tribals?
(i) Someshwari river (ii) Birishiri Tribal Cultural Academy
(iii) Ethnic group (iv) Susang king
(c) _____ ethinic groups live in Shusong Durgapur.
(i) Many (ii) Some
(iii) A few (iv) None of the above
(d) Someshwari river changes its _____ during every season.
(i) direction (ii) size
(iii) both (i) & (ii) (iv) colour
(e) Who know all the places of Birishiri?
(i) The rickshaw pullers (ii) The local people
(ii) The bus-driver (iv) The Chairman
(f) beauty
(i) belief (wek¦vm) (ii) benefit (myweav)
(iii) magnificence (†mŠ›`h©) (iv) ribbon (wdZv)
(g) alluring
(i) advance (AMÖmi) (ii) administrative (cÖkvmwbK)
(iii) attractive (AvKlY©xq) (iv) disastrous (`y‡h©vMgq)
(h) ethnic
(i) tribal (DcRvZxq) (ii) rural (MÖvg¨) (iii) urban (kny‡i) (iv) humane (mü`q)
(i) palace
(i) village (MÖvg) (ii) town (kni)
(iii) residence (Avevm¯’j) (iv) people (RbMY)
(j) town
(i) village (MÖvg) (ii) city (kni)
(iii) suburb (kniZjx) (iv) toy (†Ljbv)
Ans.
(a)-(iii); (b)-(ii); (c)-(i); (d)-(iv); (e)-(i) ; (f)—(iii); (g)—(iii); (h)—(i); (i)—(iii); (j)—(ii).
Or,
- Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10
(a) Where is Shusong Durgapur located?
(b) What do you know about the ethnic groups of Shusong Durgapur?
(c) What is the main attraction of Someshwari River?
(d) How can Birishiri play a vital role in our economy?
(e) Where is Birishiri Tribal Cultural Academy? What is it?
Ans.
(a) Shusong Durgapur is located under Netrokona district about 170 km north from Dhaka.
(b) Shusong Durgapur is rich in vibrant ethnic culture. There are many ethnic groups like-Hajong, Garo, Achik and Mandi.
(c) The charming landscape along the Someshwari River is the main attraction of it. Besides, the river changes its colour as the seasons change.
(d) Birishiri has a lot of attractive places. These places can attract the interest of the tourists from many countries and help our economy by earning foreign exchange.
(e) The Birishiri Tribal Cultural Academy is located at Durgapur. It is a centre for various cultural and educational activities of different tribes.
Seen Passage – 10
Read the text carefully and answer questions . (cvV¨vskwU g‡bv‡hvM mnKv‡i co Ges cÖkœ¸‡jvi DËi `vI|)
Once a lion was sitting beside a river. Suddenly he looked at his own reflection and thought “My mane is too old. I need a new hairstyle!”
The Lion then roared “I’m the king of the jungle and this unruly mane does not fit a king!” He dipped his paw into the river and tried desperately to smooth his mane.
“Flap it all up. That will suit you!” the Zebra said. “Yes, it will even look better with a bit of colour to match your moustache,” the Giraffe added. “What about a few ribbons?” the Vulture asked. Then cried the Hyena “I know, a paper crown is what you need!” A snake was passing by silently. Seeing the King there he simply raised his head.
“What do you think I should do, snake?” The king asked.
“If a king is a wise king, nobody cares about his hairstyle,” The snake said with a hissing sound.
The king stared at the snake for some time. Then he smiled and kissed the snake.
“Oh, why am I so vain? Am I not the King of the jungle?” roared the lion. He shook his head from side to side to shake his mane back into place.” From now on I promise to be a wise king and not bother about my looks!” the Lion roare(d) [Lesson —15(A)]
Word Meaning with Synonyms
| Words | Pronunciation | Bengali Meaning | Synonyms/Meaning |
| Reflection(n.) | wi‡d¬Kkb | cÖwZ”Qwe | image |
| Roar(v.) | †ivi | MR©b Kiv | shout |
| Dip(v.) | wWc | †Wvev‡bv | plunge |
| Paw(n.) | c¨ | _vev | foot |
| Smooth(v.) | ¯§y` | gm„Y Kiv | plain, fair |
| Moustache(n.) | gvm&U¨vk | †Muvd | hairs on upper lip |
| Ribbon(n.) | wieb | wdZv | tape |
| Mane(n.) | †gBb | †Kki | hair |
| Desperately(adv.) | †Wmcv‡iBUwj | gwiqv n‡q | tremendously |
e½vbyev` : GK`v, GKUv wmsn GKUv b`xi av‡i e‡m wQj| nVvr †m wb‡Ri cÖwZ”Qwe †`Lj Ges fvej ÒAvgvi †Kki A‡bK cyiv‡bv| Avgvi Pz‡ji GKwU bZzb aib cÖ‡qvRb|Ó
Zvici wmsnwU MR©b K‡i ejj, ÒAvwg e‡bi ivRv Ges GB Aeva¨ †Kki GKRb e‡bi ivRv‡K gvbvq bv!Ó †m b`x‡Z Zvi _vev Wzevj Ges gwiqv n‡q †Póv Kij †KkiwU‡K gm„Y Ki‡Z|
†Reiv ejj, ÒPzj¸‡jv‡K Gw`K-Iw`K †`vjvb| Zvn‡j Avcbv‡K gvbv‡e|Ó nu¨v, ÒAvcbvi Pz‡j GKUz is w`‡j GUv †Muv‡di mv‡_ gvbv‡e GgbwK fv‡jv †`Lv‡eÓ, wRivd †hvM Kij| ÒwKQy wdZv n‡j †Kgb nq?Ó kKzb wRÁvmv Kij| Zvici nv‡qbv †PuwP‡q ejj, ÒAvwg Rvwb, Avcbvi GKwU KvM‡Ri gyKzU cÖ‡qvRb!Ó GKwU mvc cvk w`‡q bxi‡e hvw”Qj| †mLv‡b ivRv‡K †`‡L †m GKUz gv_v Zzjj|
ivRv wRÁvmv Kij, Òmvc, Avgvi Kx Kiv DwPZ e‡j †Zvgvi g‡b nq?Ó
mvcwU wnmwnm k‡ã ejj, ÒGKRb ivRv hw` Ávbx ivRv nq, Zvn‡j †KD Zvi Pz‡ji aib wb‡q fve‡e bv|Ó
ivRv wKQy mgq mvcwUi w`‡K GK `„wó‡Z ZvwK‡q _vK‡jv| Zvici †m nvmj Ges mvcwU‡K Pzgy w`j|
ÒIn, †Kb Avwg GZ wPwšÍZ? Avwg wK e‡bi ivRv bv?Ó wmsnwU MR©b Kij| †m GKcvk †_‡K Ab¨cv‡k gv_vwU SuvKvj Ges Zvi †Kki Av‡Mi ¯’v‡b Avbj| ÒGLb †_‡K Avwg cÖwZÁv KiwQ †h Avwg GKRb Ávbx ivRv n‡ev Ges Avgvi †Pnviv wb‡q gv_v Nvgve bv!Ó wmsnwU MR©b K‡i ejj|
- Choose the best answer from the alternatives. .5 × 10 = 5
(a) What did the lion look at suddenly?
(i) his own reflection (ii) his came
(iii) a tiger (iv) a horse
(b) The lion was conscious about his hair style. Because ____.
(i) his mane was old (ii) he wanted a new hairstyle
(iii) he was the king of the jungle (iv) he wanted to colour to his mane
(c) Who was passing silently?
(i) lion (ii) rate
(iii) snake (iv) cat
(d) The lion kissed the snake, because ____.
(i) he got his solutions (ii) he liked the snake very much
(iii) the snake was clever (iv) the snake gave the solution to his problem
(e) What is more important for a king?
(i) to be wise (ii) to have a good hair style
(iii) to know more than the other animals (iv) to be conscious about his outlook
(f) reflection
(i) modification (cwieZ©b) (ii) mirroring (cÖwZ”Qwe)
(iii) preparation (cÖ¯‘wZ) (iv) resolution (`„pZv)
(g) smooth
(i) peel (†Lvmv Qvov‡bv) (ii) quell (`gb Kiv)
(iii) smoke (†auvqv Qvov) (iv) sleck (gm„Y Kiv)
(h) unruly
(i) disobedient (Aeva¨) (ii) understanding (Dcjwä)
(iii) unread (AmZ¨) (iv) meaningful (A_©c~Y©)
(i) desperately
(i) deliberately (mywPwšÍZfv‡e) (ii) seriously (gvivZ¥Kfv‡e)
(iii) restlessly (PÂjZv) (iv) attractively (AvKl©Yxqfv‡e)
(j) wise
(i) wistful (welv`gq) (ii) waste (cwZZ)
(iii) learned (weÁ) (iv) perfect (wbLyuZ)
Ans.
(a)-(i); (b)-(iii); (c)-(iii); (d)-(iv); (e)-(i) ; (f)—(ii); (g)—(iv); (h)—(i); (i)—(ii); (j)—(iii).
Or,
- Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10
(a) Why did the lion become angry?
(b) What did the lion do to smooth his mane?
(c) Why did the lion need a new hairstyle?
(d) How did the lion realise the truth?
(e) What was the promise made by the lion?
Ans.
(a) When the lion found his mane unruly and unfit for a king like him, he became angry.
(b) The lion dipped his paw into the river and tried to smooth his mane.
(c) The lion needed a new hairstyle because his mane was too old and it was not smooth.
(d) When the snake told that a wise king never cares about his hair style, the lion became able to realize the truth.
(e) The lion made a promise to be a wise king and not to bother about his looks.