The success of Kalsindur girls reads like an epic. They started their journey with practically nothing. They didn't have any boots or jerseys to wear. Initially, they played wearing salwer and kamij. They also suffered from malnutrition. What made them win against all adversities then? What was the magic behind? Mohammad Mafiz Uddin was an assistant teacher at Kalisndur Government Free Primary School where Minati Rani Sheel was the head teacher. They observed the girls interests in football and decided to help. It was however not that easy. Girls playing football is still not a common picture in Bangladesh. Guardians were not convinced as they were used to seeing girls helping mothers with household chores. A farmer, an auto-rickshaw driver, a tea-shop owner or a housemaid mother couldn't be that ambitious either. But Minati Rani Sheel and Mohammad Mafiz Uddin persuaded them to allow their daughters to play. Being great motivators, the two teachers supported the girls in their effort to overcome the odds. They inspired them, created opportunities for them and took personal care of them. Soon the girls could prove themselves, shaking off their inhibition. Their success has also persuaded the villagers to come to their support. When the girls moved to the nearby secondary school and college, they did not have their Minati Maam and Mafiz Uddin Sir with them, but soon another motherly person offered her helping hand-Mala Rani Sarkar, an Assistant Professor of History-who was joined by one of her colleagues, Jual Mia. They agreed to coach the girls. Mr. Jalaluddin, who was then the head teacher of the school, also supported them. Gradually the local community, public representatives and the local administration came forward. Bangladesh Football Federation also gave special attention to them and finally another football magician, Golam Robbani Choton, the coach of the Bangladesh Woman's National Football Team, mentored these girls and helped them become complete professional footballers.

১.

Choose the best answer from alternatives.

(a) Mohammad Mafiz Uddin was a----
(i) organizer (ii) mentor (iii) promoter (iv) moderator

(b) What does the word 'Malnutrition' mean?
(i) Lack of deliciousness (ii) Lack of taste (iii) Lack of adequate nutrition (iv) Lack of food

(c) "Girls playing football is not a common picture."-What does it mean?
(i) Football is not a game for girls (ii) Football is not a good game (iii) Football is restricted for girls (iv) Girls are not regular in playing football

(d) What is the meaning of the word 'chores'?
(i) House works (ii) Jobs (iii) Forces (iv) Responsibilities

(e) What does the phrase 'Shake off' mean here?
(i) Throw (ii) To get rid of (iii) Avoid (iv) Move

(f) Secondary level of school means-
(i) six to eight (ii) six to ten (iii) six to twelve (iv) five to eight

(g) Public representatives are-
(i) non-government workers (ii) paid workers (iii) government workers (iv) elected persons

(h) The very word 'attention' is related to-
(i) physic (ii) mentality (iii) emotion (iv) consciousness

(i) Kalsindur is a ---
(i) district (ii) thana (iii) sub-district (iv) village

(j) What is the opposite word of 'inhibition'?
(i) Capacity (ii) Advantage (iii) Confidence (iv) Possibility

উত্তর

(a) (ii) mentor

(b) (iii) Lack of adequate nutrition

(c) (iv) Girls are not regular in playing football

(d) (i) House works

(e) (ii) To get rid of

(f) (ii) six to ten

(g) (iv) elected persons

(h) (iv) consciousness

(i) (iv) village

(j) (iii) Confidence

The success of Kalsindur girls reads like an epic. They started their journey with practically nothing. They didn't have any boots or jerseys to wear. Initially, they played wearing salwer and kamij. They also suffered from malnutrition. What made them win against all adversities then? What was the magic behind? Mohammad Mafiz Uddin was an assistant teacher at Kalisndur Government Free Primary School where Minati Rani Sheel was the head teacher. They observed the girls interests in football and decided to help. It was however not that easy. Girls playing football is still not a common picture in Bangladesh. Guardians were not convinced as they were used to seeing girls helping mothers with household chores. A farmer, an auto-rickshaw driver, a tea-shop owner or a housemaid mother couldn't be that ambitious either. But Minati Rani Sheel and Mohammad Mafiz Uddin persuaded them to allow their daughters to play. Being great motivators, the two teachers supported the girls in their effort to overcome the odds. They inspired them, created opportunities for them and took personal care of them. Soon the girls could prove themselves, shaking off their inhibition. Their success has also persuaded the villagers to come to their support. When the girls moved to the nearby secondary school and college, they did not have their Minati Maam and Mafiz Uddin Sir with them, but soon another motherly person offered her helping hand-Mala Rani Sarkar, an Assistant Professor of History-who was joined by one of her colleagues, Jual Mia. They agreed to coach the girls. Mr. Jalaluddin, who was then the head teacher of the school, also supported them. Gradually the local community, public representatives and the local administration came forward. Bangladesh Football Federation also gave special attention to them and finally another football magician, Golam Robbani Choton, the coach of the Bangladesh Woman's National Football Team, mentored these girls and helped them become complete professional footballers.

২.

Answer the following questions:

(a) "The success of Kalsindur girls reads like an epic"_What does the line indicate?

(b) Who were the persons behind the magic of the success of the girls?
(c) Why were the guardians not interested in allowing the girls to play football?

(d) Who is Golam Rabbani Choton? What was his contribution for the girls?

(e) What inspiration do you get from the success of Kalsindur girls? Discuss.

উত্তর

**(a)**The success of the Kalsindur girls is compared with an epic because of their extraordinary heroic endeavours in becoming successful footballers by overcoming all the odds on the way. They started their journey with practically nothing. They did not have any boots or jersey, and so initially they played wearing salwar and kamij. They also suffered from malnutrition. Most remarkably, they faced obstruction in playing football on the part of their guardians and also lack of proper coaching in the beginning.

(b) The success of Kalsindur girls did not come so easily. A bunch of generous teachers were behind the girls in overcoming the odds on their way. Mohammad Mofiz Uddin, an assistant teacher at Kalsindur Government Free Primary School and Minati Rani Sheel, the head teacher of the same school extended their all-out cooperation and supported the girls in their efforts to become successful footballers. However, in the later stages two of their local college teachers, local community leaders and finally Bangladesh Football Federation also paid special attention to the girls to achieve their remarkable success.

(c) The guardians were initially not interested in allowing the girls to play football because their playing football in our country is not a common phenomenon. As the guardians were used to seeing girls helping mothers with household chores, their (the girls') playing football in the field like the boys was rather a shocking idea for them (the guardians) in the beginning.

(d) Golam Rabbani Choton was the then coach of the Bangladesh Women's National Football Team. He mentored the girls and helped them become ideal professional footballers.

**(e)**The girls of Kalsindur, a neglected village of Mymensingh district, have left some inspirational lessons for us. Though they are from underprivileged families, poverty could not suppress them. They proved that if willforce is strong, determination and support can help a person overcome difficulties. They have overcome all odds with the support of two of their teachers. Opportunities and perseverance are the core agents for success.

Junk foods are processed foods consisting of high calories, but that is considered only as a broad umbrella. These foods are prepared in a way that they look appealing and are enjoyable so you are chemically programmed to ask for more. According to Dr. Sunali Sharma, a Dietician & Nutritionist, "Commercial products including salted snack foods, chewing gum, candy, sugary desserts, fried fast food and sweetened carbonated beverages that have little or no nutritional value but are high in calories, salt and fats may be considered junk foods. Though not all fast foods are junk foods, a great number of them are. For instance, a salad may be fast food but is definitely not junk food. Some foods like burgers, pizzas, and tacos may alternate between junk and healthy categories depending on the ingredients, calories and process of manufacturing."

৩.

Read the following passage and make a flow chart showing the names of junk foods (one is done for you):

Salted snack foods	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.

উত্তর

1. Salted snack foods	2. Chewing gum	3. Candy	4. Sugary desserts	5. Fried Fast Food	6. Sweetened carbonated beverages

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.

৪. Write a summary of the following text:

উত্তর

Education is described as a transformative force that equips individuals with knowledge and skills essential for a meaningful life. It instills confidence, fosters independent thinking, and enables effective communication. The process includes learning fundamental skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic, contributing to self-awareness and personality development. Education expands one's sense of belonging from the classroom to the community and ultimately the country, preparing individuals to actively contribute to societal well-being. Additionally, education encourages critical thinking, leading to an appreciation of positive aspects of the world while fostering a discerning perspective on deviations from its values and the potential for conflict.

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