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Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua' or well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig wells in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply. Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allows a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most attractive beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the Bay and bathing there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist temples indicate the age - old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus and Buddhists. Each year thousands of devotees come here to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these two days, pilgrims take holy bath and enjoy going to the traditional fairs.
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- 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.
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What is the closest meaning of the word ‘Greet’?
- The word 'consumer' mentioned in the passage means ---
- 'vulnerable' means --
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : The word 'circumstances' means ----
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What could be the closest meaning for 'ballad' in the first paragraph?
- The word 'scenic' mentioned in the passage means --
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What could be the closest meaning of the word ‘constitute’ in the first sentence?
- Answer the following questions :What does the word ‘etiquette’ mean?What does the word ‘manners’ refer to?From where do we learn manners?Give an example of a bad manner.
- "The Interpretation of Dreams" is a ------
- What does the word 'intricate' refer to?
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :The word 'tributary' refers to-
- Where was Tereshkova sealed?
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What could be the closest meaning for "modification"?
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :The word ‘located’ in line 1 could be best replaced by --
- What does the word 'proletaria' in the passage refer to?
- The term 'self confidence' is an outcome of-
- What does the word 'consensus' mean?
- Answer the following questions :Why did the speaker have these dreams?How were the Black treated before achieving their freedom?What does the speaker dream for his four children?What transformation will happen in the state of Mississippi?When will all of God’s children sing in the words of the old Negro Spiritual?
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : What does the word 'expertise' mean?
- Answer the following questions :What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our countryWhat is the commercial value of the river Buriganga?Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answeHow is the Buriganga pollutedWhat did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.We spend money for different reasons. We buy foods, clothes or everyday essentials, pay for different services, entertain people, travel to places, help others in need or invest in business and thus spend money every day. In fact, spending is a part of our lifE- Spending may make us happy or unhappy depending on how and why we spend. When we spend money and within our limit on things that we need, it is good. When it becomes a compulsive behaviour, it makes life stressful. Unnecessary spending or spending beyond one's means has some bad effects. For one thing, it may lead to financial ruin or debt, debt, and for another, it may create unhappiness within families. People who overspend' are never satisfied with what they havE- They always rush for brands, fashion items, designer clothes etc. Over a period of time it becomes an addiction which may eventually create psychological problems.Nowadays consumer items are displayed in stores or in advertisements in ways that they create a feeling of immediate need for them. We are constantly tempted to buy, use or consume things even when we do not have a genuine need. We all need to be careful herE- Salespersons often encourage customers to buy things by flattering them. 'This is a perfect match for you, they would say, or 'You look so stunning in that dress. Never forget, they say the same thing to most of their customers. It is better not to be persuaded by such words. They use these words to please the customers as the more a customer buys, the higher the profit is. Overspending is not only related to shopping, it applies to other activities as well such as eating out. Many people buy too many items to eat in a restaurant. They can eat only some of them and the rest are wasted. It's not a responsible attitudE- We cannot simply waste food because we have money to buy it.Young people in a shopping mall often look at an item on display and think 'Oh I must buy this. I really need this.' They may not have the money needed in their wallet. So, they use credit cards but using them is like taking a loan. If they are not careful, the loans increase which might lead them to a debt-trap. Sometimes children insist on buying things that their parents cannot pay without stretching their budget. This may happen because the children's friends also have them. It's not fair as it becomes a burden for the parents. Finally, don't get trapped by the glossy advertisements on television or the internet. You should rather ask yourself: "Do I need this?" The best way to control the habit of spending in'not to think 'What I need' but 'Can I do without it?'
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- 'Contraception' is related to ---
- d. The statement 'every valley shall be exalted' means that -.
- What is the closest meaning of the word 'isolation' in the given context?
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.Once upon a time, there was a strange man who was highly bothered to see others' happiness. His own personal interest was at any cost important to him. Neither was he a polite man, nor did he like other people to be polite to each other. In fact, he hated the courteous and polite people around him and thus he hated a few expressions like please, thank you, don't mention it etc. It troubled him a lot when people around were smiling to use these expressions. The man considered all these expressions extravagant. So, he took a mission to invent a device that would steal these polite words. He calculated two benefits from his efforts. One, people won't use these words and thus he would be relieved of his apathy to people's polite behavior and the second one was earning money by selling the words stolen by the machine to somebody elsE- He took great caution so that nobody would understand his secret plan. After a few months' hard work, he succeeded in inventing the machine he desired for a long long timE-The machine started working and it gave the man complete satisfaction. People from their long practice would try to say - thank you. so kind of you. my pleasure, don't mention it etc. as to appreciate others or express gratitudE- But their tongue could not produce these words. The machine caught them. It resulted in a huge change in people's behaviour and attitudes. Gradually people became rough and tough, they lost their mental cool, they were blaming each other or fighting with each other. They became so selfish that they started refusing to help others without having a return for their servicE- Love, respect, affections, fellow feelings became some unknown words and, eventually, they were missing from people's practices. The man was terribly happy with his success, but he didn't count on two little girls of special needs. They had speech difficulty and so they used to communicate using sign languagE- Since the machine couldn't steal gestures, these girls continued their previous practices of being kind and politE- Soon they realised the difference between them and other people which led them to investigate the reason. After much toil, they could discover the wicked man, who was in a hide out on the top of a hill next to the sea with his enormous machine busy in capturing people's polite words and separating them into letters. The girls found the man taking a nap when they crept up to the machine and rewind it so that people could get back to their normal behaviour.As a result, the machine exploded, scattering all the letters it had gathered into the sky. After some moments, the letters started coming down, like rain, and ended up in the sea. After that, everyone became polite and respectful to each other again. The anger and the arguments stopped, proving that good manners are very useful for keeping people together in a spirit of 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- The manners that are correct in a wedding reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' in everyday lifE- A few more polite expressions such as 'pardon me,' 'excuse me', 'may I', are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.
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- Answer the following questions :What is a dream?Why do we dream?Comment on the contribution of Sigmund Freud in interpreting dreams.What do you think about how much science has been successful in interpreting dreams?Describe the characteristics of dream in 2/3 sentences.
- 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?
- Write the synonyms or antonyms of the words as directed below.a) dream (synonym) (b) straight (synonym) (c) faith (antonym) (d) freedom (synonym) (e) happen (antonym) (f) mountain (synonym) (g) reveal (antonym) (h) discord (antonym) (i) mighty (antonym) (j) let (synonym)
- Manners is of ____ kinds.
- Sheikh Kamal spent his boyhood -.
- His own personal interest was at any cost important to him. Which part of speech is the underlined word?
- B. Answer the following questions :How can you define adolescence?Why are the adolescents important?What is the condition of adolescent girls in Bangladesh?What are the consequences of gender inequality in Bangladesh?Which factors influence a girl's marriage?
- What does a man pursue?
- The ecosystem of Hakalukis is -
- 'The Interpretation of Dreams' is a -