Answer the following questions :
- Why is relationship so significant?
- What different types of relationships are there?
- What happens to a person who has no family?
- What are some of the preconditions of good relationship?
- How is man’s relationship different from those of other animals?
(b) There are different types of relationships. Familial and intimate relationship is formed by blood and by marriagE- Social relationship is formed in educational institutions as well as in workplaces. Professional relationship is found in workplaces, which may turn into social relationship. We also observe relationships between human and animals, children and toys, etc.
(c) A person who has no family cannot get support, love and affection when needed as he lives alonE- He can't share his joys or sorrows with anyone, which is detrimental to emotional health.
(d) Some of the preconditions of good relationship are to have trust and respect for each other as well as love where needed. Moreover, we should not be selfish and possessive as these are the barriers to establish an effective relationship
(e) Man's relationship is different from those of other animals as relationship provides meaning to our life and encourages us to do well in everything we do.
- Choose the false statement from the following :
- Answer the following questions :How will you define adolescence?Why is adolescence important?What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually faceWhat are the effects of female inequality in BangladeshHow do wealth and education influence a girl's marriage?
- In Kuakata tourism can be a ____source of earning money.
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What does 'marginalize' refer to in line-2?
- The word 'identified' in the passage means-
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels, lakes, and vast areas of floodplains. Hakaluki haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With a land area of 18,386 hectares, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 190,000 peoplE- This haor was declared an Ecologically Critical Area in April 1999 by the government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals. The most important beels are Chatla, Pinlarkona, Dulla, Sakua, Barajalla, Balijhuri, Lamba, Tekonia, Haorkhal, Tural, Baghalkuri and Chinaura. Hakaluki Haor is bounded by the Kushiara river as well as a part of the Sonai-Bardal river to the north, by the Fenchuganj-Kulaura railway to the west and to the south, and by the Kulaura-Beanibazar road to the east. The haor falls under two administrative districts, Maulvibazar and Sylhet. Some 190,000 people live in the area surrounding the haor. Hakaluki Haor is an important source of fisheries resources for Bangladesh. Kalibaus, Boal, Rui, Ghagot, Pabda and Chapila are the main fish species found herE- From the Kushiara there are frequent upstream movement of fish towards the beels and tributaries of Hakaluki. The beels in Hakaluki haor provide winter shelter for the mother fisheries. In early monsoon these mother fisheries produce millions of fries for the entire downstream fishing communities. Floodplains are also an important source of fisheries resources within the area. However, many of the beels have lost their capacity to provide shelter for mother fisheries because of sand deposits from upstream rivers and canals, use of complete dewatering technique for fishing and lack of aquatic plants to provide feed and shelter for parent fish.
- What does die word ‘cognitive’ mean?
- The strange man was extremely ---- at the sight of others' happiness.
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.As a child you must have been told to greet your elders and visitors to your home according to your culture and tradition. You must also have been taught to be polite in company and keep quiet while others, especially your elders, spokE- Possibly, you at times grudged such schooling. Possibly, at times you even protested such disciplining. Now, certainly you know that you can't always behave the way you want specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behavior you have to follow in a company. We are social beings and have to consider the effect of our behaviour on others, even if we are at home and dealing with our family members. We have two terms to describe our social behaviour 'etiquette' and 'manners'. 'Etiquette' is a French word and it means the rules of correct behaviour in society. The word 'manners' means the behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culturE- Manners can be good or bad. For example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad-mannered person. Remember that etiquette and manners vary from culture to culture and from society to society. We learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and various institutions, such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules of behaviour for all kinds of social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them in everyday lifE-
- What does the word 'Oasis' mean?
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :The word 'possibly' refers to -
- Answer the following questions :(a) How does education influence human life?(b) Why does education seem to be incomplete?(c) In which way knowledge incorporates in daily life?(d) What makes learning praiseworthy?(e) When are people counted as concerned citizens?
- 'A moonlit night'..... what do you mean by it?
- What does the word "embody" in the passage refer to?
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Education gives us knowledge and a set of abilities to function meaningfully in life, such as the ability to decide things rationally and make the right choices. As we learn how to read, write and do the basic operations of arithmetic, we gain a degree of self-confidencE- We learn to think for ourselves and articulate our thoughts; we pick up skills to communicate with others and manage our affairs well. Education helps us think independently and make our own opinions. As we know more about the world, we appreciate the good things it offers us but also become critical of the deviations from the values it imparts and the rise of hatred or conflict that follows. The first thing education does is to give us an awareness about ourselves which leads to the development of our personality. As we begin school, we feel the need to belong to the class and make friends. We then expand our sense of belonging to include the school at large, our community and finally our country. Education thus prepares every child to become an active member of the community and work for its welfarE- Education, it is believed, releases our potentials and our inner strengths. It sharpens our intellect and develops our creativity. As we are taught to reason well and find solutions to the problems of life we become productive members of society. Education by definition is progressive and liberal, teaching us to respect human diversity and cultural and religious differences. If all of us practise these values in life, the world becomes a much happier placE-Education also fosters critical thinking and provides us a set of competencies including life skills that enable us to become competitive even in the most challenging of circumstances. Education also teaches us to appreciate beauty and the bounties of naturE- School, however, is not the only place where a child gets education. A Bangla poem tells us that nature can be our best teacher. Here are a couple of lines from the poem in English translation: The sky has taught me to be liberal. The wind has given me the motto to be industrious. If we can make nature our friend, philosopher and guide, we can learn lessons a
- 'The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has comE-'The word 'chasms' indicates here
- Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'unravel' used in the passage
- The word 'granite' in the last line means
- Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'unravel' used in this passage?
- 'His prestige and charisma helped him win the---- of the world.' The word in the blank space can be----
- The Buriganga ____the Ganges.
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.When a girl gets married, she usually drops out of school and begins full-time work in her in- laws' household. In the in-laws' house, she is marginalized. She becomes vulnerable to all forms of abuse, including dowry-related violencE- In Bangladesh, it is still common for a bride's family to pay dowry, despite the practice being illegal. Dowry demands can also continue after the wedding. For an adolescent bride, even if her in-laws are supportive, there are greater health risks in terms of pregnancy and child birth. The majority of adolescent brides and their families are uninformed or insufficiently informed about reproductive health and contraception. The maternal mortality rate for adolescents is double the national ratE- When adolescent girls are pulled out of school, either for marriage or work, they often lose their mobility, their friends and social status. The lack of mobility among adolescent girls also curtails their economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Moreover, they lack information about health issues. According to a study, only about three in five adolescents have even heard of HIV. It is also reported that more than 50 percent of adolescent girls are undernourished and suffer from anaemia. Adolescent fertility is also high in Bangladesh. The contribution of the adolescent fertility rate to the total fertility rate increased from 20.3% in 1993 to 24.4% in 2007. Moreover, neonatal mortality is another concern for younger mothers. While the situation for adolescent boys is somewhat better, many are vulnerable and lack the power to make decisions about their own lives. Many boys who are unable to go to school, or are unemployed, remain unaware of social or health issues. They are at considerable risk of being drawn into criminal activities. They are also more likely to get exposed to drugs and alcohol.
- The synonym of 'legal' is-
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :Advertisements beckon us to buy products.
- The common approach to meditation is -.
- The word 'beginner' refers to........
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.The act of thinking deeply and calmly about something in a state of heightened awareness is known as meditation. It is an approach to train up the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body, Voltaire explains, "Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity." From the ancient times, meditation has been a part of some religious traditions as a way of achieving the body's release from worldly cares, and creating inner harmony. Meditation in our time is practiced by people to reduce stress and tension, and improve focus. There are trainers who help beginners with some exercises such as improved breathing and progressive relaxation. One of the most common approaches to meditation is concentration.To develop concentration one needs to focus on a single point. Since focusing the mind is challenging, a beginner might meditate for only a few minutes and then work up to longer durations. Meditation releases anxiety 'and brings a state of calmness. It increases the thinking ability of human brain so that people have a better control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation can work tirelessly, for a longer period of timE- Meditation helps improve blood circulation in the brain and other parts of the body. Finally, meditation improves creativity, self-awareness and tolerance
- "The time for the healing of the wounds has comE-" Here, the word 'healing' is a/an---
- Answer the following questions :People of Bangladesh now want to be freE-”-Explain the line in context of the passagE-How can a country get economic, political and cultural freedom?Why is 1966 important for us?Do you know the period mentioned as the ‘twenty-three tragic years’? Why was the period termed as tragic? Explain in your own words.
- The synonym of ‘affluent’ is-
- The wild animals also need ____.
- The word 'shimmering' in the text could be best replaced by-
- Answer the following questions :What is the theory of Sigmund Freud about dream?How much has science been successful in explaining dreams?What are the benefits of dream?What does the expression ‘disguised fulfillments of repressed wishes’ mean?Define dream in your own languagE-
- Which of the following words does not bear the similar meaning of 'eternal'?
- "She wanted to give me a puppy, but they can't let any boy keep a puppy." Here the word 'they' refers to?
- . We may often find ourselves ---- during dream?
- The word 'function' refers to-
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :Which one was Jerry's duty?
- B. Answer the following questions :What is meant by 'etiquette' and 'manners'?Who likes a bad mannered person? Give an example of a bad manner.Why is it important to learn and practise the rules of behaviour in everyday life?Where do we learn etiquette and manners from?Write a few polite expressions mentioned in the passagE-
- The word ‘economic’ can be replaced by-