ময়মনসিংহ গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ, ময়মনসিংহ ২০২৬

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ময়মনসিংহ গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ, ময়মনসিংহ ২০২৬

১২টি প্রশ্ন রয়েছে। নিচে কয়েকটি নমুনা দেখো; সব প্রশ্ন, উত্তর ও ব্যাখ্যা পেতে সাবস্ক্রাইব করো।

I want to write the most beautiful words about Gaza but I can't. I can't not see the poverty, siege and famine, especially when all Gaza city flooded into Al-Areesh, and emptied it from all goods in two hours. I can't not see the deprivation in every house, the fear and the sickness.

What do you want me to say about Gaza? From when I became aware of it, I was sad about everything inside it. Especially the kids and even the adults, youth, women, girls, animals, stones and trees, everything in it is crying... I'm looking for nice words to say and I can't find them.

The sea is the only thing that helps me dream. When I stand on the shore I can imagine Cyprus, travel to Paris, fly to Rome, all while standing in the same spot. I go around the whole world and in the end I land on my bed in our house, in the middle of the refugee camp. I go back to the reality of Gaza, the dirty market, overflowing sewage, the carts, and what's on top of the carts, the suffocating smell, and the silent people who can't speak.

When I look at the clock and it's 11:55. I start shaking and my heart beats faster, I feel that the war started again. Not only the clock scares me everything that flies does, even the flies. I can't tell anyone about my fear so they don't call me a wimp or a sissy. I'm most scared for my older brothers. When a fly lands on any of them, I feel it's going to kill him, I start shouting and I run away from the place. That's why I'm now escaping outside the house all the time, because of the many flies.

১.

Choose the best answer from alternatives.

(a) The phrase "overflowing sewage" refers to
(i) clean water (ii) poor sanitation (iii) garbage disposal (iv) beautiful surroundings

(b) In the context of the passage the word "deprivation" stands for
(i) availability of resources (ii) a state of having too much (iii) lack of basic needs or comforts (iv) excessive wealth

(c) The author expresses feelings of — when thinking about Gaza.
(i) happiness (ii) sadness (iii) anger (iv) indifference

(d) What does the author compare the sea to in terms of dreams?
(i) a barrier (ii) a reminder of poverty (iii) a source of fear (iv) a gateway to travel

(e) What does the statement "I start shaking and my heart beats faster, I feel that the war started again" reveal about the author's emotional state?
(i) The author feels excited about the possibility of war. (ii) The author is desensitized to the sounds around them. (iii) The author experiences intense fear and anxiety due to past traumas. (iv) The author has learned to cope with the sounds of war.

উত্তর

(a) (ii) poor sanitation

(b) (iii) lack of basic needs or comforts

(c) (ii) sadness

(d) (iv) a gateway to travel

(e) (iii) The author experiences intense fear and anxiety due to past traumas.

I want to write the most beautiful words about Gaza but I can't. I can't not see the poverty, siege and famine, especially when all Gaza city flooded into Al-Areesh, and emptied it from all goods in two hours. I can't not see the deprivation in every house, the fear and the sickness.

What do you want me to say about Gaza? From when I became aware of it, I was sad about everything inside it. Especially the kids and even the adults, youth, women, girls, animals, stones and trees, everything in it is crying... I'm looking for nice words to say and I can't find them.

The sea is the only thing that helps me dream. When I stand on the shore I can imagine Cyprus, travel to Paris, fly to Rome, all while standing in the same spot. I go around the whole world and in the end I land on my bed in our house, in the middle of the refugee camp. I go back to the reality of Gaza, the dirty market, overflowing sewage, the carts, and what's on top of the carts, the suffocating smell, and the silent people who can't speak.

When I look at the clock and it's 11:55. I start shaking and my heart beats faster, I feel that the war started again. Not only the clock scares me everything that flies does, even the flies. I can't tell anyone about my fear so they don't call me a wimp or a sissy. I'm most scared for my older brothers. When a fly lands on any of them, I feel it's going to kill him, I start shouting and I run away from the place. That's why I'm now escaping outside the house all the time, because of the many flies.

২. Answer the following questions.
(a) How does the author describe the living conditions in Gaza? Give specific examples.
(b) How does the passage illustrate the impact of war on children's lives and emotions?
(c) Why does the author find it difficult to express beautiful thoughts about Gaza?
(d) In what ways does the sea provide comfort to the author?
(e) How does the description of Gaza make you feel? Do you think the writer's feelings are justified? Why or why not?
উত্তর
(a) The author describes the living conditions in Gaza as very miserable. The author says that there are poverty, sickness, and fear in every house. There are dirty markets and overflowing sewage, which shows that the environment is not clean or safe.
(b) The passage shows that war has a huge impact on children. They live in fear, face many hardships, and feel sadness daily. The author's anxiety and worries about their family highlight how war affects their mental health and everyday life.
(c) The author finds it difficult to express beautiful thoughts about Gaza because of the overwhelming sadness and despair they see all around. The author wants to write lovely things but cannot ignore the pain and suffering that exists in the city.
(d) The sea gives the author a chance to dream and escape from reality. When the author stands by the sea, he can imagine travelling to beautiful places like Cyprus, Paris, and Rome. It allows the author to forget these troubles for a little while.
(e) The description of Gaza makes me feel sad and concerned. I think the writer's feelings are justified because they are living in a situation filled with fear, poverty, and sadness. It is normal to feel scared and worried when surrounded by such hardships. Everyone deserves to feel safe and happy, and the writer's emotions show the reality of life in Gaza.
Greta Thunberg is an environmental activist. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2003. When she was eight, she started learning about climate change. The more she learned, the more baffled she became as to why so little was being done about it. At the age of 11, Greta became so sad about climate change that she temporarily stopped speaking!
Greta has Asperger syndrome, a condition that affects how people socialise. But Greta views her condition as a positive, calling it her 'superpower'! She says it helps her see the world in black and white, and that there are "no grey areas when it comes to climate change."
In August 2018, Greta decided to take action. Instead of going to school, she made a large sign that read 'Skolstrejk för Klimatet': SCHOOL STRIKE FOR CLIMATE', and calmly sat down outside the Swedish parliament. Her aim? To make politicians take notice and act to stop global warming. Greta's strike was picked up by the Swedish media, and the word started to spread. Soon enough. tens of thousands of students from around the world joined her #FridaysforFuture strikes skipping school on Fridays to protest against climate change.
৩.

**Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the impact of Greta Thunberg's activism for climate change. (One is done for you.) **

  1. Started climate strike → 2. ______ → 3. ______ → 4. ______ → 5. ______ → 6. ______
উত্তর
  1. Started a climate strike → 2. Gained media attention → 3. Spread awareness of climate change → 4. Inspired students worldwide → 5. Started the #FridaysforFuture strikes → 6. Sought political action on global warming

The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said, 'Man is by nature a social animal.' What he meant was that man, by instinct, seeks the company of others and establishes relationships, much like most animals of the wild, for companionship and for physical and emotional support. Unlike animals, however, man's relationships give meaning to his existence and inspire him to do well in education, in the workplace, or in a profession that he pursues.

Relationships are of different kinds. Some are familial and intimate, formed by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some are made in school where we form close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered in the workplace, which may quickly change from professional to social. There are relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they cannot part with. All these relationships keep us close to each other and provide us with all kinds of support, love, and affection. A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There is no one to laugh or cry with him/her. When we share our joy with someone, it simply redoubles, and when we suffer a loss and someone shares our sorrow, it lessens. Relationships are thus needed for our emotional health.

To build relationships, we need to have trust and respect for each other, and love where this is needed. We cannot be selfish and possessive if we want to establish an effective relationship. But quite often we see people quarreling and fighting with each other which only brings misery and loss to all.

৪. Write a summary of the following text.
উত্তর
Human beings naturally seek companionship and form relationships for emotional and practical support. Family ties, friendships, school connections and professional relationships give meaning to life and encourage achievement. They provide love and affection, increase shared happiness and lessen sorrow. Isolation, by contrast, causes loneliness. Healthy relationships require mutual trust, respect and love rather than selfishness or possessiveness. Quarrelling damages these bonds and brings suffering. Therefore, maintaining positive relationships is important for emotional well-being.

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