Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.
REDUCE!
Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be "Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?"
REUSE!
What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it everyday. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that are durable; we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things will not only last a lifetime, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you're done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media.
RECYCLE!
Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, company can use the old cans to make new ones.
(b) (i) consideration
(c) (iv) incinerate
(d) (iii) They encourage waste of usable items
(e) (ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis
(f) (iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials
(g) (ii) frugality
(a) Three suggestions are given in the passage to save the planet. They are reduce, reuse and recycle.
(b) It is important to reduce our consumption of resources because unplanned use of resources is mainly responsible for the environmental crisis.
(c) The phrase "try to be more creative" suggests that we should find new ways to use an item if it is no longer usable for its original purpose.
(d) Donating items to the poor helps society because poor people can use those things. It also helps the environment because usable items are not thrown away as waste.
(e) Yes, recycling can contribute to the development of our country. It can reduce waste, save resources, keep the environment clean and help industries make new products from old materials.
(b) unplanned
(c) durable
(d) last
(e) disposed of
| No. | Answer |
|---|---|
| (i) | July, 1885 |
| (ii) | Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah |
| (iii) | the University of Dhaka |
| (iv) | was awarded the Doctorate Degree |
| (v) | 1953 |
(a) Morality develops the conscience by which one can judge good or bad and right or wrong.
(b) It helps a man guide himself in a proper way and cultivate all the virtues to become a complete man.
(c) It is such a great natural power that it grows naturally in human behaviour which cannot ignore logic and reason.
(d) But nowadays moral erosion is increasing and we are losing the invaluable virtue of morality.
(e) If we don't practise morality from our childhood we shall fail in every aspect of life.
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| a | e | g | b | f | c | h | d |
(a) Solitude helps a person think deeply, understand life and enjoy the beauty of nature in silence.
(b) The beauty, silence and darkness of the woods make the poet stop there.
(c) The poet cannot enjoy the natural scenery for long because he has promises to keep and miles to go before he sleeps.
(d) Books hold many wonderful stories, ideas, knowledge and dreams for their lovers between their outside covers.
(e) The poet personifies time as an old gipsy man who keeps moving from place to place.
(f) If time stays for a day, the poet will offer it songs, flowers, stories, games and happy moments.
(g) The poet calls each book a magic box because a book can open a world of imagination, knowledge and wonder.
(h) Mary's hair is described as golden hair in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'.
(a) Some boys want to borrow Moti to make him fight with other roosters. They try to tempt or persuade his owner to get him.
(b) Rosamond persuaded her mother by repeatedly admiring the things she saw and expressing her strong desire to have them.
(c) The phrase "all that glitters is not gold" means that outward beauty or attraction may be deceptive and may not have real value.
(d) Yes, Sonabhan's attempt will be futile because her son is determined to go to war for his country.
(e) Rosamond did not examine the jar because she was attracted by its beautiful colour and appearance.
(f) Portia tricked Shylock by saying that the bond allowed him to take only a pound of flesh, but not a single drop of blood.
(g) At the end of the story, Mrs. Mallard died suddenly when she saw that her husband was alive.
(h) Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free because she thought her husband's death would give her independence in life.
A Rainy Night Surprise
Late one rainy evening, Siyam was alone at home reading a book. Suddenly he heard a soft knock on the door. At first, he thought it was wind. But then the knock came again, louder this time. He opened the door and saw something that surprised him greatly.
A little boy was standing there, completely wet and shivering. He looked frightened and could not speak clearly. Siyam quickly took him inside and gave him a towel. The boy said that he had lost his way while returning from his uncle's house.
Siyam gave him some warm food and asked his name and address. The boy said that his name was Nabil and he lived in a nearby village. Siyam called his parents, who were away at a relative's house, and told them everything. Then he phoned the local chairman for help.
After some time, Nabil's father came with two neighbours. He was crying with joy when he saw his son safe. He thanked Siyam again and again. Siyam felt happy because he had helped a helpless child on a dangerous night. From that day, he understood that kindness and courage are very important in human life.
Rafi: Good morning, Sajid. How are you?
Sajid: Good morning. I am fine. What about you?
Rafi: I am fine too. I am worried about the increasing number of road accidents.
Sajid: Yes, road accidents have become a serious problem in our country.
Rafi: What do you think are the main causes?
Sajid: Reckless driving, overtaking, unfit vehicles and violation of traffic rules are the main causes.
Rafi: I agree. Many drivers are not properly trained.
Sajid: Pedestrians are also careless. Many people cross roads without using footbridges or zebra crossings.
Rafi: The use of mobile phones while driving is another dangerous cause.
Sajid: Absolutely. Roads should also be repaired and widened where necessary.
Rafi: What remedies can reduce road accidents?
Sajid: Traffic laws should be enforced strictly, and drivers should be trained properly.
Rafi: People should also be made aware of road safety.
Sajid: Schools, media and social organizations can help create awareness.
Rafi: You are right. If everyone follows traffic rules, road accidents will decrease.
Sajid: Exactly. Road safety is everyone's responsibility.