Paragraph Collection for JSC/SSC/HSC Exam

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1.      21st February

The 21st February is a red letter day in our history. It is observed as the shaheed day or mother language day. Throughout the year of 1952 the students and general people of the then east Pakistan protested against the adamant declaration of the Pakistani leaders that Urdu shall be the only state language of Pakistan. The Bengal is composed and protested this unjust imposition and denial of the status of their mother language. They demanded for bangla to be given the status  of the status language. Their protests culminated on 21 February 1952 when the police fired on a procession brought by the students at Dhaka university campus. Some of valiant souls –Rafique, jabbar, Salam, barkat were killed. They are the first martyrs in the world for the cause of language. This blood – shedding is the historical 21^st February. Since then the day is being observed as shaheed dibash. Through their sacrifices and blood, the martyrs brought home their demand for the status of mother language. In recognition of the struggle and sacrifices of the heroic Bengalis , and to promote and sustain every language in the world the UNESCO declared 21^st February as international mother language day in 1998. Since then the day is observed with honour and solemnity thought-out the world.

2.      A beggar

A beggar is a person who begs from door to door. There are some beggars who beg on streets. They are called street beggars. Begging is not a profession. It is a social problem. Though beggars earn money by begging, they do not contribute to the economy. That is why begging is not regarded as work or profession. In fact, begging is the result of our poor socio-economic system. Beggars do not have any social dignity or recognition. They are the ignoble persons in the society. They live on the mercy of others. So everybody feels pity for them or looks down upon them. Begging creates dependency on others, idleness and self-pity in the beggar. Deprivation, extreme want, lack of work and lack of social security are the causes of this problem. Many people lose their everything in natural disaster like flood, river erosion or some fatal diseases and accidents and become so helpless that they turn to begging for survival. Breakdown of poor families and lack of support from the family members also lead many people to begging. Have negative effects on society and economy. It is a loss of potential human energy and workforce. It also causes some social evils. NGO’s and micro-credit organizations can come forward to solve the problem by developing programmes for the destitute people so that they can earn and live well. Govt. should have social security belt that will support the very poor-section of the society. Recently govt. is giving monetary help to the impoverished and older people. The amount of money and number of beneficiaries should be increased. If rich people do their social responsibility and extend their helping, begging will reduce to a great extent.

3.      A blacksmith

A blacksmith is a familiar figure. He deals in making sickles, spades, rakes, hoes and all other ironic tools. His smithy is in a bazaar. His day begins with sunrise and ends with sunset. He looks strange as his muscles seem to be strong. The blacksmith is a mighty man. His hands are large and heavy. His hair is Crips. His brow is wet with honest sweat. He does owe to anybody. After a day’s work, he spends the night through a sound sleep.

4.      A blacksmith whom I know

A blacksmith is a man who works in a smithy. I know a blacksmith. His name is rattan. He lives in a small village. He has a smithy in the village market. His smithy is a hut. There he works from dawn to dusk. Rattan is a mighty man. His hands are heavy. The muscles of his hands are strong like iron bands. He works very hard. He is always busy. He has no tine to gossip with others. He makes spades, hoes, rakes and other iron tools. There is a large bellow at the back of his smithy. And there is a forge in front of the bellows. Ratan earns whatever he can. He leads his life through honest means. Though he is poor, he is very happy.

5.      Activities of people on 21 February

On February 21 people get up early in the morning remembering the memory of the martyrs. They walk barefooted to shaheed minar. Most of them put on black badges on their breast or shoulder. They go to shaheed minar singing the most cherished song Amar bhaer rockte rangano. They pay homage and tribute to the memory of the martyrs. They offer flowers, prayer and sutras to the martyr’s souls. They also gather in the mosque, temple and some other religious institution pray for the salvation of the martyrs departed soul. People also attend meetings and seminars to get inspiration to uphold the honour of our mother tongue.

6.      A cyclone

When a storm revolver violently rounds a center, it is termed a cyclone. It moves at a high speed ranging from forty to one hundred or more kilometres per hour. A cyclone may occur any time and at any place. The violent rounded. The violent types of cyclone usually hit the tropics. The cyclone of Bangladesh generally originates from the bay –of- Bengal, and blows towards that land. It is often accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences unbearable heat is felt for a few days. Then suddenly one day the sky becomes terribly dark with clouds and strong winds begin to blow with flashes of lightning and the rumbling of thunders. Thus a terrible situation is created that lasts for a few hours. It causes a great havoc. A lot of people another animals die. Dwelling houses are blown away. The tidal bore and the heavy showers wash away the stores of food stuff and leave the marks of terrible damage. The cyclone is usually followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases such as cholera, dysentery, diarrhoea, fever and etc. which spread all over the affected areas. However, the great loss caused by cyclones can be reduced to a substantial extent. Using modern technologies of weather forecast, prior warning can be given to the people who are likely to be affected by the cyclone. A quick relief, medical treatment and essential medicines should be made available to the affected people just after a terrible cyclone.

7.      A day labourer

A day labourer is a person who depends only on his two hands. His two hands are always active to support himself and his family. Most of the day labourers live with their family in slum and this slum is very unhygienic. A day labourer rises early in the morning and takes his breakfast and then he goes out in search of work. He works hard all day long and he is paid at evening. He buys his necessary commodities by this money and comes back to his house. A day labourer works like an ant and he takes part in building industries, bridges and dams. His contribution to the society is great but he earns only a poor amount.

8.      A Doctor

Md. Hanif is doctor. He is 45 years old. He is an M.B.B.S. he serves in Dhaka medical college hospital. He is a specialist on child and female diseases. He is very gentle in nature. He is very much kind and caring to his patient’s .he treats his patients with great care. He never feels bored to hear the patients. He is always hard –working .he is always ready to serve the patients even at midnight. He talks less. After office hour, he sits in his personal chamber and treats the patients. He often treats the poor patients without any fees. He is a very responsible person .he is also very careful to his family. He has two daughters. He leads a happy life .he is loved by all.

9.      Advertisement

Advertisement means making a thing known to the public. It has become a fine art. Its purpose is to draw the attention of the customers. It establishes a link between the producers and the customers. A customer can know about the quality and price of a thing through advertisement. Advertisement has become a quality and modern business life. Different countries of the world are being brought closer through advertisement. There are many ways and means of advertisement. We see advertisement in papers, magazines, periodicals, journals, on the screen of television and cinema. We hear advertisement in the radio. Again some use lights and some use pictures for advertisement. Besides there are advertising jokers firms and agencies. Some advertisements are obscene and vulgar. Measures should be taken to stop such kind of advertisement. However advertisement is a part of modern civilization.

10.                        Aesop

Aesop is a story-teller. He lived in Greece. He told stories and fables .He never told stories from books. He told them from memory. He told stories to make people happy. She never received money from the people. He was also fond of fables. Fables are those stories with morals. People in Aesop’s time got new charms in every fable.

11.                        A farmer/life of a farmer

The people who are directly to agriculture and depend on it to earn their livings. They get are known as farmer. The farmers of our country live in the village with their families. They get up early in the morning and go to the field to work. They work hard all the day in the field and produce food for the country. Most of the farmers of our country are poor and they live from hand to mouth. This condition must be changed and we should try to develop the fortune of the farmers. As farmers build up the economic structure of country, they cannot be neglected. Farmers work like machines. They do not rainy season, they plant seedlings and produce crops. If they do not work, we have to starve. So, we should think of the welfare of our farmers.

12.                        A fisherman

A fisherman is he who lives by catching and selling fishes. He is very laborious. Generally a fisherman lives in a village near a river or a sea. He lives in very ordinary house. He catches fish seas, rivers, haors, beels and ponds. He catches fish by nets and boats. He works hard all day and night. Most of the fisherman is poor. They have on net or boat. So they work in groups. The life of a fisherman is very risky .he often has to go to fish at night in the big rivers or in the seas. During the stormy night the members of his family remain anxious for his safe return. When he catches a lot of fish, his joy knows no bounds. After all, a fisherman does much good to us by supplying fishes.

13.                        A fountain pen

A fountain pen is a kind of pen having a metallic nib at its point and is written with liquid ink there are different kinds of pen and fountain pen is one of them. A fountain pen has its own special characteristics and its flow of ink is automatic. As it maintains the continuous flow of ink so it is called the fountain pen. There are different parts of a fountain pen such as nib, mouth and cap. Nowadays the fountain pen is very essential and it performs various functions. It writes well and adds beauty to the people. At present we can see fountain pen of different colours and sizes. It has a great appeal to the people still now.

14.                        A good teacher

A good teacher is a person who keeps all the required traits of teaching his or her pupils. The profession of all the professions. A teacher takes part in nation building and he is an asset to a country. Every country expects good teachers and a good teacher is he who has merit, efficiency in teaching and who is amiable with his students. Really he is a brilliant scholar with a sound academic qualification. A good teacher presents his lesson to the students in an easy way. Our English teacher Mr. Mijanur Rahman (Mijan) is a good teacher. He is a good teacher because he deserves all qualifications of a good teacher. Every student of our school is devoted to him. He is a philosopher, guide and ideal to me and I am pound of him.

15.                        A house on fire

It was evening. I was preparing my lessons. Suddenly I heard a hue and cry at a little distance. I got out of the room and found a house of one of my neighbors was on fire. I ran to the spot. People were rushing towards it. I reached the spot and found everybody was busy in throwing water and sands to the burning house. I also tried my level best to extinguish the fire by throwing water and plantain trees. But the fire was too much ferocious and uncontrollable. After a few time the fire –service forces came and controlled the fire within a short time. In the meantime the fire caused great damages of the house and properties. Then we left the place with a pathetic heart. This memory still haunts me.

16.                        Air pollution

Air is the most important element of human environment. Man cannot live a single moment without air. But we do not think that it is we who pollute this most vital element. Clean air is essential for life. Air is polluted in many ways. Smoke pollutes air. Man makes fires to cook his food, to make bricks burns refuse, melts pitch for road construction and burns wood. All these things produce heavy smoke and this smoke pollutes air. Railway engines, power houses, mills and factories use coal and oil. Buses, trucks and cars use petrol and diesel oil. Again all these things create smoke and cause air pollution. The most serious air pollution also occurs in big cities where there are many buses, trucks and cars plying the street every day. Sometimes men in big industrial area become so sick by inhaling polluted air that they cannot be cured. So proper measures and steps should be taken to prevent air pollution.

17.                        A journey by launch falling into a storm

My name is Mijan. Once I was going to Barisal from Dhaka by launch. The weather was calm and quiet and the sky was clear. The launch was moving smoothly. All the passengers were in a jolly mind. We were enjoying the scenery. Small waves that were dashing against our launch thrilled us much. But suddenly the weather turned into an adverse situation. We found black clouds in the north-west side of the sky. We all were afraid. Within a short time a storm a rose. The passengers were terribly upset. Heavy waves frequently dashed against our launch. It seemed to me that the strong wind and heavy waves might cause rift in the launch. We began to remember Allah again and again. We thought that there would be watery graves of us. But thanks to the almighty Allah that we all were saved for that day.

18.                        A journey by plane I have made

I went to jessore from Dhaka by Bangladesh biman. I bought a ticket from Bangladesh biman office. I arrived at the airport about two hours before the flight and got checked and waited in the lounge. I was given a boarding card on which the number of my seat was written. After sometime the departure of the fight was announced and we were asked to board the plane. I got on board and found my seat. The plane took off at 10 am. When the plane the plane took off, I fastened my seat belt. I was clouds floating in the sky. Houses and trees below looked like tiny toys. Within a very short time we reached jessore airport, though the journey took 30 minutes, it gave me much pleasure. Even today I bear the flight in my memory.

19.                        A kitchen garden

A kitchen garden is a garden where various kinds of seasonal vegetables are grown for the consumption of a family. Since I know that vegetables are essential to keep good health, I have made a kitchen garden behind our house. I usually work there in the morning and in the afternoon. I weed out the garden, water the plants, spread fertilizer etc. I spend busy time in the afternoon. I cultivate all kinds of seasonal vegetables like cabbage , cauliflower egg-plant , tomato , gourd, pumpkin, pepper etc. my kitchen garden is not only a source of vegetables to my family but also a source of income. We don’t need to buy any vegetable from the market. It supplies fresh vegetables to my family. Thus it helps my family.

20.                        A little plant

Seed is the mother of a little plant. When the seed is buried deep into the soil, the plant comes out. Then the plant creeps to the light. When it lies in the heart of a seed, it knows nothing about the outside world. Because then it is in the womb. The plant after coming out hears and sees many things. Its leaves dance out of joy. Then the world seems to be wonderful.

21.                        A mango

The mango tree is a common tree which bears mangoes in a particular season in Bangladesh. It is found in almost every home. A mango tree has many branches, big and small and every branch is full of green leaves. The leaves do not fall off in winter. The mango is a favourite fruit of our country. There are different kinds of mangoes – some are very sweet and some are sour. Quality mango trees are grown abundantly in the northern and the western part of our country. The mango trees are in blossoms in January and February. These blossoms turn into little green mangoes by March or April. Mangoes ripen in May and June. The branches and leaves of the mango tree used as fuel. The trunk of the tree is sawed by the wood cutters to make planks (flat and long pieces of wood).these planks are used by the carpenters for making furniture, boat and houses. Usually, the old mango trees which do not bear sufficient fruits are sold and cut down, a mango tree is very useful to us many ways.

22.                        A marriage ceremony that I celebrated

Few days ago I celebrated the marriage ceremony of my elder sister. It was very enjoyable. The date of the ceremony was the last 5 September, 2012. It was held in our house. Many guests were invited to the ceremony. Most of the guests were our close relatives and my friends. On the day of the function they came one after another with different kinds of gifts. Our house and all the rooms were decorated very well. Everything was done very nicely. The entire things were available in the function. Various kinds of delicious items were prepared. The bridal party came at 3:30 pm. They were accepted warmly. After taking meals ceremony was held. I was clicking on my camera continuously. It was really very interesting and attractive. I enjoyed the party to my heart’s content.

23.                        An experience of late coming in the class

Recently I had a bitter experience of late coming in the class. I was late because my mother was not able to cook food in time. After taking meal I started for the school. In the meantime I was half an hour late. My tension began to grow rapidly. Because my class teacher is a hard and edgy man. However I asked for entering the class in a guilty mind. But my class teacher did not allow me to enter the class. He told me to stand outside for the remaining time of the class. So I remained stood standing outside the class. I began to sweat. The other teachers and students of other classes followed me frequently. For this I got much shy. After that period I entered the class and began to continue my other periods.

24.                        An export fair

An export fair is a fair for the display of industrial goods to the foreign buyers to make them acquainted with the export of a country. An export fair is normally held once a year at a large open site in the capital of a country. The government makes all necessary arrangements to hold the fair. A high powered committee is formed for the purpose. Wide circulation is made through advertisement in the national and international dailies to draw the attention of the industrialists and producers of moose and abroad. Friendly countries are formally invited to install stalls for the exhibition for their exportable items of goods. Accordingly the stalls are arranged, the people of the host country get an opportunity to know about their culture, manner and custom. It is a source of joy and recreation to the people of the host country. The businessmen and the industrialists of the host country know their counterparts. It gives the host country a good scope to display her products and draw the attention of the importers.

25.                        An interesting football match I witnessed

Recently I enjoyed an interesting football mach. It was held between our school and Brachikondi High School,Shariatpur. The match started just at 4:30 pm. our game teacher was the referee of the match. The both teams started to play in an attractive mood. They tried to get the ball again and again but to no effect. So there was no goal in the first half. But in the second half the game became more contested. The spectators began to cheer the players from all corners of the field. Our team changed their strategy and began to play by long pass. Just before the final whistle our best player Mijan sent the ball to the net of the opponent by his head. At once there were loud cheers of joy among the spectators. Thus we won the match by 1-0 goal. Really it was an enjoyable match. The match is still fresh in my memory and whenever I recall the event, my mind leaps with joy. I will remember the day as long as I live.

26.                        A Nuclear family

A nuclear family means a small family consisting of only husband, wife and their children. It has some advantages. A nuclear family is calm and quiet because there are only a few family members. So, one can enjoy peace and happiness in a nuclear family. One need not think of others. So, one enjoys much time to do a lot of work. . In a nuclear family, one has got less duties and responsibilities than in an extended family. So one can remain free from anxiety. He can have much free time to move in a nuclear family; specially a student enjoys much free time. So, he can study more and more. Again, a nuclear family is free from noise and disturbance.  So, one feels very happy there. But there is no unmixed blessing in the world. Nuclear family is not without its disadvantages. One often feels very lonely and bored. If any member faces any problem, there is none to come forward to extend his help to him or her. In a nuclear family it becomes very difficult to take any important decision because his/her decision may not be wise always.

27.                        A pet animal

A pet animal is card and loved by someone. Almost all people have a favorite hobby and are not out of them. I have also a favorite hobby and my hobby in to pet an animal. My animal is a dog. It is called by tome. My tomy is very nice to look and it is red in colour is big and healthy. Tomy is ferocious to the stranger but very mild to my family member give it food harried a day. It is satisfied with a little food. Tomy is very devoted to me and always tries to give me company. It also keeps watch to our house so that nothing cat stolen. So everybody of our family loves tomy very much an exceptional one. Tomy is for of playing with children. It is our most faithful friend. I take much care of my pet.

28.                        A picnic I participated in

Last week I participated in a picnic party. It was very interesting. The date of the party was 7 September, 2012. Our destination was Mynamoti at Cumilla. It was arranged by some of my friends. They were thinking for several days about it. Then they took the decision and informed me. We went there by bus. For this we had to hire a normal bus. We stared from Dhaka. After three hours we reached mynamoti. After reaching there we had biryani. Then we went for visiting various types of thing. We saw many historical things, attractive scenery and other for natural sights. It was really very enjoyable. I enjoyed the party highly. I would never forget it.

29.                        A picnic we made

It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I with some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected sonargaon for the picnic spot; it is some twenty miles of Dhaka. We got into the bus hired before at about 9 am with all necessary utensils and materials. On the way we enjoyed very much. Some of us were singing, some were clapping. I also sang a song which was appreciated by all. After reaching sonargaon, we finished our breakfast by 9:30 am. We did not take any cook with us. Our mathematics teacher, Mr. Anwar hossain has a reputation as an expert in cooking. Some were singing, some were cutting jokes and others were playing different types of games. At abort 2 pm the lunch was ready. By this time all of us became very hungry. All of us took our lunch with full appetite. After lunch we went out for sightseeing. Sonargaon is a place of historical interest. It was once the capital of Bengal. The museum of sonargaon charmed us most. We started for home at 5 pm after taking our tea. We enjoyed the picnic most.

30.                        A postman Life

A postman is a person who delivers letters and documents to the payee in due time. The postman is a very common figure to the people of our country. He is seen both in town and village. He has a different kind of dress and it is called khaki dress. The postman goes door to door and delivers letter, parcel money order, telegraphs etc. he has an office but he has no time to sit on the office. The work of a postman is very important and responsible. He must be punctual, regular and honest in his duties. His negligence to duties may cause problems to the people. He is a much awaited person to everyone. He brings happy news to someone and bad news to some other. Though the postman performs a great work, he is paid a poor salary. So his life is miserable. He is a good friend to all of us.

31.                        A prize giving ceremony of my school

Our School name is Brachikondi High School beside Shariatpur district. Annual prize-giving ceremony is held in our school at the end of December every year. The last prize giving ceremony of my school was held few days ago. I was present at it. All the teachers together with the students arranged it nicely. From few days ago the preparation was going on. Some famous guests were invited. Student of the school, teachers, guardians and other persons were present in the ceremony. Than an education officer was the chief guest. Before starting the ceremony our headmaster gave a warming speech. Then the ceremony began. The chief guest gave ceremony with satisfaction. It was very attractive. The whole function was full of pleasure. The long lasting effect of the function gives me joy and inspiration till today.

32.                        A rainy day I faced

On that I was returning home from school. I had few friends with me. Suddenly I found black clouds to the north-west side of the sky. I thought it will rain soon. So I started to walk fast. After a few time it began to rain cats and dogs. I took shelter in a wayside house. I got drenched thoroughly. I pulled of my shoes and shirt and waited in the hope that the rains would soon cease. But there was no sign of abating it. Besides I had no umbrella with me. Finding no other alternative I started for home again. I put my books in a polybag. I found the path too much muddy and slippery. However I reached home two hours late. I was wet from head to foot and was shivering with cold. My parents and other family members were astonished to see my condition. They took necessary steps to make fresh instantly. Really it is a bitter experience in my life.

33.                        Arsenic

In our day to day life we are experiencing new kind of problem. Our environment is facing new pollution. Arsenic pollution is one of them. It is one of the biggest problems of our country. Arsenic pollution is causing much harm to human life. It is found in water especially in tube-well water. By drinking this water people are suffering a lot. It causes sore in the fingers or in any other part of the body. By drinking water polluted by arsenic people get diseased in various ways. Sometimes the sore turns into gangrene and then to cancer. So arsenic pollution is a great threat to human life. At present there is no medical treatment or medicine that can prevent arsenic pollution. The bad effect of arsenic cannot be described in words. It is a poison. If it gets mixed in our body this or that way, we are sure to suffer in life. So we should take utmost care and guard against this poison. We should find out the remedy to this problem. First we should drink water from a source that contains no arsenic. Tube wells need to be tested to separate the safe from the unsafe. Safe tube wells should be painted green and unsafe ones should be painted red. More tube wells should be set up which are free from arsenic and bacteria. Surface water in pond and river is free from arsenic and so it can be used after a process of treatment. Rain water should be collected for drinking in a bacteria free container. Water should not be boiled to remove arsenic. Healthy balanced diet containing fish and vegetables should be eaten. Food containing vitamins A, C and E should be eaten.

34.                        A school magazine

A school magazine is a publication of a school which contains the writings of the teachers and student. It is usually published every year. It aims developing the literary and cultural skills. Of the students. It contains poems, articles, short – stories and short dramas written by the young learners. To publish a school magazine, a magazine committee is formed. The headmaster remains the chief of the committee. An editor is selected from among the students. A teacher helps as an adviser  Some student is also included in the committee. The committee has to work hard for publishing a magazine. The editor invites writings from the teachers and the students among all the writings the best ones are selected for printing in the in the magazine. A school magazine has great importance. It brings out the latent talent of the young students. It also helps to develop the power of their feelings and thought. It is the first step for the young learners to be great writers in future life. The students who find their writings in the magazine become much delighted. Other students also get benefits from the magazine. Finally a school magazine provides scope for the student to reveal their creative faculties.

35.                        A stormy night

A stormy night is frightening and horrible. It happens usually in the summer season. Storm often visits us but sometimes a stormy night is dreadful. The sky remains dark with black clouds. The strong wind blows violently. The speed of the wind remains very high. It begins to rain and there is lightening. Sometimes thunders roar with intolerable sound. People stay at home and dare not go out. The situation creates fear. The outside appearance looks terrible. Strong wind uproots trees and blows away the roofs of small cottages and tin-shed houses. Sometimes branches of trees fall on houses and cause death to people. The poor people are in fear of getting their shelter damaged. In a stormy night, nature becomes furious and causes damage of our life and property. It sometimes damages our crops. It causes our economic losses. A stormy night is really dreadful to us.

36.                        A street accident

In a populous city like Dhaka a street accident is a daily incident. But last afternoon I saw is accident which really shocked me much. There was a good number of traffic on the road. I was on my way home from school and looking for a chance to cross the Sadarghat crossing. A young boy was to cross the road. He suddenly stepped on the street and a bus running at a high speed from Patuatuly ran over him. The driver tried earnestly to stop the bus but failed. I along with other people ran to the spot at once and saw that the boy was smashed. The traffic police arrested the bus driver. Soon an ambulance came and took away the dead body of the boy.

37.                        A tea stall

A tea stall is a place of miniature scale where tea is sold with snacks. A tea stall is a common place to all kinds of people. It is a small shop where tea is prepared and sold. Besides tea there are biscuits, bread, banana, cigarette etc. in a tea stall. A tea stall is found both in town and village. It is opened early in the morning and closed at the dead of night. A tea stall is a place gossip and recreation. Different kinds of people gossip in a tea stall various subjects. Sometimes they become very excited and exchange harsh word to each other. Sometimes I also go to a tea stall with my friend, and take tea.

38.                        A trade fair

A trade fair is a fair where different kinds of goods of home and abroad are brought for state and show. It is an annual affair. It sits in a big open field at a convenient place where people can go easily. Preparation begins before the fair. First the ground is cleared and the whole area is fenced or walled. Many brick built stalls are raised. There is open space between the rows of stalls for the free movement of people. The stalls are arranged according to the articles sold. A trade fair service as a sort of exhibition of goods of home and abroad. It is also a source of great joy for people. There are also food and drink stalls. The customers halt, rest and take refreshment. A trade fair becomes crowdy especially in the evening. Both male and female customers visit the fair in the evening. People buy goods from a trade fair at a cheap rate. It is fog rat importance. It helps the economy of a country to develop.

39.                        A traffic police

A traffic police is a person who is responsible to regulate traffic rules and to control the traffics on the streets. A traffic police is a very common figure to all people of town and city. Traffics police performs their duties standing on the island. Their duties begin early in the morning and end at whit helmet. A traffic police wears khaki trouser, blue shirt with white sleeves and a white helmet. A traffic police has an umbrella which protects him from the sun and rain. The main duty of a traffic police is to control the movement of people and vehicles on the road. Sometimes they help the children, women and old people to cross the road. But their salary is not satisfactory.

40.                        A train journey

I had a great fascination for a train journey. I had been planning for a train journey for many days. I was requesting my parents and I was eagerly waiting for the opportunity. At last this opportunity came to me.  They decided that they would go to my uncle’s houses at Rajshahi by train. They were agreed to take me with them. I was very happy. Anyway, on the day of journey I got up very early in the morning. We left our house before. 7. Am. because we had to catch the train at 8.00 is. We reached the Kamalapur station in time and got into the train. Before starting the train blew its whistle. Then it began to move. I was thrilled. I began to see the crops field, green sights of the villages, different types of people through window. It was my first train journey. So I enjoyed it much. I would never forget it.

41.                        A village doctor

A village doctor is a person who is at beck and call of the village people in time of medical treatment on urgent basis. A village doctor lives in the village and he is a very familiar figure to the villagers. He knows only little about medicine and disease. So he is called a quack. On the basis of his experience, he treats the patients. A village doctor gets up early in the morning and then attends his dispensary. He gives advice and prescribes for the patients. He visits the houses of the patients of the villages very often on call. He takes very small fees from the villagers. Sometimes he renders service cost free to the poor patients. At times he prescribes wrong medicine causes trouble to the patients. He is very sincere even on foot. Really he is an important person of the village.

42.                        A village market

A village market is a very common place for the people of the village. It is a place where different things are bought and sold by the villagers. It sits once or twice a week. Generally it is found by the road-side or on the bank of a river so that the villagers can easily come and go. Various necessary goods like rice, vegetables, sugar, jute, paddy, spice, oil, salt and other things are sold here. Some temporary shops are found in the hat day. Fish market is the main attraction for people and it always remains crowd. It is a necessary place for the villagers because they buy and sell the daily necessaries in the village market. It usually sits in the afternoon and breaks up at midnight. It is great importance to the villagers.

43.                        A visit to a village home

In the last summer vacation I visited one of my friend’s villages home. I went there by bus. After getting down from bus I had to walk through the village Sujandual path for about half an hour. My friend and his family members received me cordially. They were very pleased to have me with them. Every afternoon I visited around the village with my friends. Green fields and trees, rivers and canals etc. enchanted me much. I lost myself in the midst of nature. They have a big pond abounds with fishes. Sometimes I used to catch fish in the pond. I also used to swim in the river every day. They used to entertain me with fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. I was amused to see the simple and normal lifestyle of the villagers. I stayed there for more than one week. Really it was a new experience in my life.

44.                        A visit to cox’s bazar

During the last autumn vacation. We some friends went to a visit to cox’s bazar. We reached there in the afternoon and put up in a hotel near the sea beach. I had never seen the sea before. So I had a curiosity to see the sea. In the next morning when we got up from bed, we went to take a walk on the sea beach. The sea was rising and breaking upon the shores. We enjoyed ourselves by seeing the gin waves splashing endlessly along the shore we were amazed at the frequent change of colour of the sea. We passed a few happy hours by the sea beach. Some of us also took bath in the sea. It was at about 5.30 pm. We again went out of the hotel to have a walk on the sea beach. This time our main intention was to enjoy ourselves by observing the sun set scene at cox’s bazar. Really it was such a wonderful scene which was rally impossible to describe. In fact, the short walk on the sea beach of cox’s bazar was a memorable incident in our life.

45.                        A visit to the national zoo

On last Friday I went to the nation zoo at Mirpur. I went there by bus. Friend Mijan was with me. At first I went to see crocodiles kept in a small pond. It was then swimming in water. I also saw a gorilla. The beck of the gorilla is too long. I then went or see the deer. The eyes of the deer attracted me. I then went the cages of tigers. They were very ferocious. Beside the cages of the tiger there were the cages of lions. The mane of the lion looked beautiful. Then I went to the cage of bear. I got little frightened to see it. I got much pleasure to see the monkeys. They were chattering and jumping from one bar to another. My attention was next drawn to the cages of snakes. The snakes seemed to be asleep. I also saw donkey, Ziraf, zebra, elephant, different kinds of birds, panda, jungle man etc. I spent there for more than two hours. The environment was calm and quiet. I enjoyed the day much.

46.                        A winter morning

A winter morning is usually foggy. Grass and leaves of trees are wet with drops. Things at a distance cannot be seen clearly. The sun rises late. People do not get out very early being afraid of shivering cold the old man and the children remain inside their houses. They gather straw or dried leaves and make fire to keep themselves warm. The poor people bask in the sun. Winter is distressing to the poor and the old. In the winter morning, people enjoy eating native cakes or pit has and drinking date –juice. Nature looks very dull in the winter morning. When the morning is very much foggy and misty, there is very chance of fatal road accidents if the drivers are not very careful to move. When the sun goes up, fog melts away and people feel very refres

47.                        Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born in 1920 at Tungipara in Gopalgonj. His father’s name was sheikh Lutfur Rahman and mother’s name was Sayara Begum. He passed the matriculation examination from the Gopalgonj mission school. He obtained B.A. degree in 1947 from the Calcutta Islamic college. Afterwards, he joined the politics and did his best for the Bengali nation to make us free from the misrule and oppression of the park rulers. He put his utmost efforts. He was arrested at 25^th march, 1971 and was taken to Pakistan. He was sent back home after liberation. He was the prime minister and sometime president of Bangladesh. He was assassinated by some misguided army officers on 15^th august, 1975. He was engraved at Tungipara.

48.                        Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a small low-lying country in the south Asia on the bay of Bangla. She got her freedom in 1971. The country has a tropical monsoon climate. The country is crisscrossed by so many rivers and canals. The Padma, the Meghna and the Jamuna are the main big rivers of the country. Jute, rice, teak, sugarcane, oil seeds  fruit, vegetables, spices, wheat, potato, tobacco and cotton are the main crops of the country. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people here Chittagong and Mongla are the two main sea ports of the country. Cox’s bazar –a place of scenic beauty – is the longest sea beach of the world. The country has some word heritage sites such as the sunderbans. The shat Gumbuj mosque of Bagerhat etc. after all, the people of Bangladesh are very much peace loving.

49.                        Bangladeshi culture

Every nation has a culture of its own. Similarly we have an age old and traditional culture of our own. We have our own. Language, dress, food habit , manner of eating , manner of speaking , mode of behavior, games and sports , social values and customs , religion, profession , music , art , literature etc. which are part and parcel of our culture. Though we have a rich culture of our own, we are going to lose some of our culture. Today we are we don’t like folk songs, Zari, Sari, Bhatiali etc. these songs are going to lose their appeal. Today we are fond of band music, Hindi and English song and music. Western culture has both good and bad effect on our society. Western culture has introduced us with the people, society, education, history and culture of the western word. It helps us to make a comparative study between western civilization and ours and to judge the standard of our culture. It also helps to enrich our civilization by accepting the good things of western civilization. The disadvantages of western culture for the society of good Bangladesh are trying to imitate western gross and vulgar abolished soon. As this is the age of globalization, we will not be able to discard western civilization. Rather we should try to imitate what is good in western civilization and give up what is bad in there.

50.                        Beautiful things and dirty work

There is darkness behind every light. Hence man, the rational being, makes beautiful things by dint of dirty work. According to the textbook Mrs. Amin once talked about it in the class. Rima supported this comment, Jamal also told something positive. He repaired his beautiful straw room. The roofing work was beautiful indeed. They all got dirty. Taking care of the chickens is beautiful. But the supply of food to them is not beautiful. Mariam also painted her house. But the work of painting is dirty. In fact, dirty work lies behind any beautiful thing.

51.                        Benefit of using the school library

My name is Mijanur Rahman ( Mijan ). I am a student of class eight in Brachikondi High School. Our school has a library. I use it regularly because it is my hobby. It is a large library in Shariatpur  It is also a comfortable place for every students. There are many books in the library. The books are different in kinds. Text books, books of science, novel story, poem etc. are available in our library I solve my various problems, make my learnt thing benefited highly. Actually, the benefit of using library is various. For this all the students should use the school library.

52.                        Bird flue

Bird flue is a serious illness that affects that affects birds, especially chickens, that can be spread from birds to humans and that can cause death. Recently the breaking out of bird flue has taken us aback. We could never think of such kind of problem in our country. However thanks to the almighty that it could not break out in an epidemic form because of the timely intervention of the government and people’s consciousness about the matter. The cause of bird flue in our country could not be detected. It was thought that it might have been carried and spread by the imported chickens from our neighboring countries like Thailand and china-because the breaking out of bird flue in an epidemic form has been seen in china and Thailand. Poultry farming has had a positive effect on the socio-economic condition in our country. It helped many rural poor women to break the chain of poverty and fee better days in their lives. But the recent breaking out of bird flue has shadowed their smiling faces into gloomy ones and clouded their foreheads. It has emptied their fertile farms and turned the firms into barren lands. We have seen the heart-rending cries of the people both male and female. Their caries have pierced our hearts. However, it is heartening that our government has taken all-out efforts to give loans to the people engaged in poultry farming on easy terms to keep their income generating industry on and to bring about better days and see the gloomy faces glowing with beatific smile and keep their heads above all consuming poverty.

53.                        Celebration

Celebration means making arrangements of a function. Rina’s grandmother, after being recovered, arranged a feast for the young heroes. She became very pleased with them. So she invited their parents and them to attend the function. She told them about her accident, the two young heroes rendered their direct services for the victim, that’s why, and she has arranged this feast out of gratitude. Mrs. Shahanara on the very day came to her mother’s celebration with her daughter to enjoy the celebration.

54.                        Celebration of the eid-ul-fitr

This year I celebrated the eid-ul-fitr with due religious solemnity and purity. In the morning of the Eid I found my mother and sisters preparing solemnity and purity. In the morning of the Eid day I found my morning I woke up and said my fazar prayers. I went to the pond and took my bath with sweet smelling soap. Then I came to our house. I ate some sweets. Then I put on new dress and started for the Eidgah. I found people coming to the maidan. I saw the imam speaking about the significance if month long fasting and the eid-ul-fitr. Biryani was cooked at our house on the occasion. In the afternoon I went to the house of near and dear ones and exchanged greetings with them. I got much pleasure. Thus I spent the afternoon.

55.                        Change in entertainment

Change is the order of nature because we know the proverb that old order change the yielding the new. Today what is new grows old tomorrow. So, nothing remains new forever. Superseded by new, modified and modern forms of entertainment. Many of them of don’t exist any longer. Today TV channels and satellite have superseded radio. Football is losing its appeal day by day and cricket and other games are becoming popular more and more. Our ideas about the forms of entertainment have also changed. We’ve started to look upon our way of life in a new way. Man’s life is full of cares and anxieties. Life becomes dull because of monotonous work. So, he wants to enjoy life and get relief from monotonous work. For this reason, there are various forms of entertainment. These forms of entertainment help man to be jolly. But at present, it’s a matter of great regret that our time honoured forms of entertainment are on the wane. Our old culture and tradition are going to be replaced by foreign entertainment. One day, time will come when we will lose our age old forms of entertainment and we won’t have any culture of our own. As a result, we won’t have our own national identity. So, we all should come forward to save our culture and at the same time develop them.

56.                        Changing people’s traditional attitude in reducing gender disparity

The contribution of women to the society is in no way less than that of men. But women in our society have become victims of gender disparity. They are being tortured in different are the working class of women. Women, generally work longer hours than men, but they are paid less than men. It is high time we recognized women as equal partners of men. Everybody especially, the young people should come forward to remove this disparity. The first thing what young people can do is that they should have a clear idea about the gender disparity. They should raise such consciousness among the girls that they can participate in the socio –economic development of the country. They should be made self-sufficient by giving them proper education and employment. They would also make the people realize that the role of women does not come to an end as a mother and a wife. A number of avenues are open before them. In this way the young people can change the traditional attitude of people regarding women.

57.                        Charities

Charity is a noble human quality. It is a quality that makes a man to think for others. It leads man to have sympathy for the fellowmen and do them good. It ennobles a man. It makes a man generous. This quality brings happiness on earth, strengthens the ties of relationship among men, removes enmity and creates fellow-felling. Charity should not be measured in terms of money. It should be measured by the sacrifice that one makes. Charity should be extended to all, friends and foes, kith and kin. Charity should be extended to those who really deserve it. It should not be given only for show, name and fame. There is a proverb that charity begins at home. Children should be taught to have sympathy to the needy and the poor. Charity is a noble a virtue. So it should be practiced at home.

58.                        Childhood memories

Man is fond of turning back from the present to the past again and again. The present may be good but the past is golden. Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of his childhood, the memories of my childhood haunt me like a passion. Whenever I am sick of the present, I try to get relief in the past days of my childhood. A man cannot remember everything that happened in his childhood. But certain events are stored in the sub-conscious mind. They sometime peep through mind’s eye. I spent my childhood in my native village. When I was six, my father got me admitted into our village primary school where I spent four years. On the first day when I entered the school –compound with my father, the children were enjoying here and there. My mind was troubled with fear, but the warmth with which my classmates received me dispelled all my fears. My heart words put me at ease. The teachers were very helpful. From the very childhood I was extrovert. So I could easily cope with all types of situation. I have so many sweet memories in my early life. My playground was the bank of the mighty Teesta. In all the seasons this river had great attraction for me. Whenever I was not at home, I could be found on its bank. I was very fond of stealing mangoes, lichies, black berries and other fruits in the company of friends in summer. Sometimes we would forget to eat our midday meals. Another interesting memory is the village hat. The hat used to sit twice a weak near a river. I usually went there with some other children. But happy days did not last long. My father got an appointment in a town school and moved there immediately with all the members of the family. The leaving of my native village is the bitterest experience of my life. Though I am now a young man, I still cherish the sweet memories of my happy childhood days spent in the charming environment of my village.

59.                        Co-curricular activities

The true aim of education is the harmonious development of body, mind and soul. But mere bookish knowledge is not enough. Without co-curricular activities the full blooming of body, mind and soul is quite impossible. Co-curricular activities include debate, publication of magazine, cultural activities such as singing, dancing. The fact is that co-curricular activities are part and parcel for the full flourishment of the talents of the students. Co-curricular activities bring out the best and the latent talents of the students. They provide ample opportunity to develop their faculty. Again games and sports are part and parcel of study because without a sound health a student cannot concentrate on his study. We all know the fact that health is wealth. Games and sports pave the way of building sound health. Moreover, co-curricular activities help the students to foster good will. They teach students to be polite, modest, gentle, loyal, diligent and perseverant .they also tightens the bondage of friendship and brotherhood among the students.

60.                        College campus

My college is a renowned one in the country. It is extended over one hundred acres of land. It has a nice campus. It stands on the river Bhairab. The college consists of many buildings. There are separate buildings for arts, science and commerce faculties. The arts and commerce building are on the south side of the college. The science building is near the administrative building. The shaheed minar is in front of the administrative building .there are seven hostels in the college campus. All the hostels are situated on the eastern side of the campus. There are four ponds. There are different faculties. There are green trees all around the shaheed minar. There are many quarters for the teachers and office stuff on the eastern side of the campus. There are a big mosque and a big temple on the campus. The mosque is on the western side of the campus. In front of the mosque there is a big pond. It is near the arts building. There is a big gymnasium. A big auditorium, a canteen, a building for B.N.C.C and Rover scouts send a bank on the campus. In fine my college campus offers a very nice and attractive view.

61.                        College canteen

A college canteen is a restaurant set up in the college campus to supply food and drink to its students and teachers. Our college begins at 8 am and ends at 4 pm. Most of the students have practical classes of different subjects. We have to stay longer. So it is not possible to pass this long period without taking any snack or tiffin. Moreover sometimes teachers and students come to college without taking breakfast. Here lies the necessity of our college canteen. It is housed in the ground floor of the main building. It is very spacious, neat and clean. The seating arrangement is very fine. There are many chairs and tables to sit and enjoy food. Hot tea, coffee, loaves of bread, banana biscuits, sweets and various kinds of handmade snacks are available. There are two cooks and more some two or three boys to serve us. A manager sits behind the cash box and receives money. During the off period we go there and take tea or coffee and other light tiffin. Thus we remove our tiredness and gain energy. It is a place of rest, friendship discussion and recreation. For all these reasons our college canteen is very favorite to us.

62.                        College common room

A college common room is the part and parcel of a college. Students come here. Take rest and make friendship. It keeps a college always fresh, live and cheerful. Our college has a big common room. There are chairs, tables and benches in the common room. There are a radio and a TV for the recreation of the students. Almost all the dailies, weeklies and other magazines are available here. Students come here, listen to radio, watch TV, read newspapers and discuss many things; it is a nice place for the students for indoor games. On off period the students play caroms, chess, table-tennis etc.  Sometimes students discuss politics here. Students never want to stay in the classes all the time. A common room plays an important role in removing the monotony of the students. Our common room is a nice and useful place indeed.

63.                        Common leisure pursuits of young/old in Bangladesh

The young and the old are different in nature and temperament only because of the difference of age. They are pole apart. So the leisure pursuits of the young and the old in Bangladesh are different. In Bangladesh we see that the young people like to pass their leisure time through games and sports. They play cricket, football, chess and many other games and sports. They visit the place of historical interest, go on picnic, and perform different cultural activities. They also spend their leisure by reading books, watching TV and listening music. Again they are busy with their hobbies during leisure. Now days they are found busy with computer. The old people spend their leisure time by reading books, newspapers and magazines. They also play at cards and chess. Sometimes they’re seen walking together in the morning. Most of them go back to the past, remember the past memories and chew the end.

64.                        Computer

Computer is one of the greatest wonders of modern science. It is a machine that can accomplish many complex jobs. It has brought revolutionary change in the present world. It renders great service to us. It can do any kind of difficult calculation within seconds and store records of millions of information. Necessary information can be regained by pressing a button when it is required. Now-a-days computer are used in all spheres like medical science, education, commerce, agriculture, industry and offices. Medical science has advanced more with the help of computer. It is used to diagnose various diseases. Computer has lessened our load of works and made our life easy and comfortable. It works like a magician. It has saved us from doing a lot of monotonous works. It has become a part and parcel of our modern civilization. We cannot go a single day without it.

65.                        Corruption

Corruption means dishonest or illegal behavior especially of people in authority present in our country. There is hardly anyone who is not well acquainted with the very word corruption; today each and every government sector of the country is rotten to the core because of the widespread practice of corruption by the people who are at the helm of power, by the officers, by the clerks and so on. The country has topped the list five times from the view point of corruption. There is none to raise voice against the galloping corruption. However there are many reasons behind this galloping corruption and the reasons are not far or seek. Thirst for power, pelf, wealth and money is the root cause of corruption. Greed, avarice and dishonesty, nepotism and favoritisms also contribute to the cause of corruption. The consequence of corruption has a far reaching negative effect on socio-economic growth and baffled the various development programmes. By practicing corruption the corrupt are growing richer and richer and the poor are becoming poorer and poorer. The widespread practice of corruption should not be allowed to go uncontrolled. The corruption people should be brought down with an iron rod. It should be checked , controlled and prevented at any cost so that the country get rid of this national malady and see the ray of hope of development and the people not involved in it can heave a sigh of relief and hope for the best and better days. They should be rewarded with due punishment. Even their wealth and money can be confiscated and they may be meted with lifelong rigorous imprisonment. The mass media, the papers, magazines, journals, articles and above all the consciousness of the enlightened people can play a vital role in curbing the galloping corruption. Proverb goes that example is better than precedence. So they necessary steps and punitive measures against the corrupted society. Last of all the corruption. They should take such an unshaken determination that they would never take resort to corruption.

66.                        Country games

Country games are the games which are played in the villages. The main country games are ha-du-du, dariabandha, kanamachhi, gollachhut, daguli, buddhimantra, six –guti, sixteen –guti, lathi-play, boat racing etc. Ha-du-du is a very popular game in Bangladesh. For this game at first a field is selected with a line in the middle dividing the field into two halves. All the players are divided into two teams. One player of a team goes across the middle line into the area of the other team all the while uttering ha-du-du or du-du-du without taking any breath. His object is to touch a player of the other team while he goes on uttering du-du-du and to come back to his own area without being caught, held back or seized within the area of the other team by any of its members. The player so touched is called dead. The player who is caught or held back within the area of the other team is also dead or of the other has some of it players still living , the former party so said to be defeated and the latter party wins a point. Dariabandha is another popular game of our village. In this game a field is made under certain rules equally divided with lines equal-distant from each other from and each of the players of the other team stands on each line facing at least one opponent player. Players standing outside enter onto the field one by and try to pass across the field to the finishing end. If any player of a team crosses the field from the starting point to the finishing point and vice-verasa, the team concerned wins the game. Kanamachhi is an interesting children’s game. A piece of cloth is tied over the eyes of a player. He cannot see through it. He is blind. Other players go round him and touch his head or his body and say kanamachhi bho- bho to him. He cannot see them but he catches somebody and says his name and that player takes his place to play as blind. Our country games are losing their popularity because today people are fond of western culture. They like to play football, cricket, badminton etc. in order to save our country games from being lost boys and girls should be encouraged to play the country games more and more.

67.                        Courtesy

Courtesy means gentle behavior. It is said that courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot. One can easily win the heart of others by being courteous. It helps one to win the love and affection of elders, superiors and others. It helps one to earn respect and reverence of the Youngers. None can run and office or business smoothly without courtesy. The habit of courtesy should be cultivated from the very childhood. A polite person honour others fillings. She listens to the opinions of others and tries to evaluate them without any pride and prejudice. A courteous person never takes pride in him. Anybody with the sense of courtesy is respected by all. So, in order to shine in life courtesy is a must. We should be polite and gentle in our behavior with our friends, relatives and neighbours. We should be polite even with the strangers. We can never become great if we are not courteous. So we should cultivate the habit of courtesy from our very boy hood.

68.                        Culture

Since the dawn of civilization the good thinking and all that is good are cultures. It is complete picture of life. It represents what we do in our daily life. Language, music, ideas about what is bad and good, ways of working and playing, and the tools and other objects made and used by people in the society- all these are part of a society’s culture. I think to study a person’s repeated actions is a good way to find out about the culture of that group.  I think Asian culture is different from western culture. In western culture we see that people wear pant, shirt, suit, blazer etc. most of the people in the western countries work in offices, firms etc. in western countries people eat different kinds of food items such as roast beef, mint sauce, cereal, toast and tea or coffee, eggs, sausages, bacon, tomato and mushrooms accompanied by toast with butter, jam and marmalade etc. the western people are fond of band music. They maintain formality in discussion and in public transports. They are very much punctual and reserved Each and every country. So cultures vary from society to society or country or country to country.

69.                        Daily meals of the people of Bangladesh

The people of Bangladesh have three meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch and supper. Lunch is the main meal of the day. There is difference between the food habits of people in towns and those in villages. In the last few years the urban people of our country have changed their food habit. Fast food like burger, sandwiches, noodles, pizza, potato, chips, vegetable rolls, biryani, polao kabab, tandoori chicken etc. have become common food items in urban life. In the rural areas people in Bangladesh usually eat rice and gur or rice with some other food items for breakfast. People usually eat rice curry, fish vegetables, meat, dal etc. for lunch. In the rural area people usually eat rice and one or two curries for dinner. Today people of Bangladesh are not satisfied with their traditional food like rice, fish, meat, dal, gur etc. they have become fond of western fast food.

70.                        Dangers of smoking

It goes without saying that smoking is a dangerously bad habit. It causes many fatal diseases. It causes cancer, heart attack, chronic bronchitis and some other diseases. One puff of cigarette contains fifteen billion particles of injurious matters. Nicotine is one of them. It prevents the free flow of blood through the veins. This reduces the supply of oxygen in the body. It damages our lungs. People addicted to smoking lose their appetite for food and energy for power. Smoking also pollutes the environments and they are, beside, it causes irritation in the eye, offends the nose and unsettles the mind. Smoking is so dangerous that the stench of cigarate is repulsive to a non-smoker. Moreover, it wastes a lot of money. We are very fortunate that there is no smoker in our family. It is very essential to ban smoking in public places so that smokers cannot do any harm to non-smokers.

71.                        Deforestation In Bangladesh

Deforestation means cutting down trees in large number. The causes of deforestation are many. Bangladesh is the most densely populated country in the world. Its population is much more in proportion to its area. This huge number of population needs more shelter, agricultural land, fuel, furniture etc. for all these reasons people cut trees. Moreover there are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forests to make money. The effects of deforestation are too many to describe. This destruction disturbs our ecological balance. The existences of animals are being threatened. Due to deforestation carbon dioxide is increasing worldwide. As a result, the world is becoming warmer. The sea level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in recent future. On the other hand, new areas of the world are turning into deserts as a result of deforestation. The removal if trees cause birds and other animals living on them to leave the place. It also causes serious damage to the soil, as trees give protection to soil as well. In the end, the soil gets sediment in the river bed and causes frequent floods. So, if we destroy trees at random, one day the country will turn into a great desert. All living animals and birds will not find any food or shelter to live in. they will be destroyed. There will animals and birds will not find any food or shelter to live in. they will be destroyed .there will be no rain and as a result our agriculture will face a great crisis. The temperature will rise and it will cause greenhouse effect. The country will be unsuitable for living and various natural calamities like flood, drought, storm etc. will visit our country. Immediate measures should be taken to prevent deforestation. People should be made aware of tree plantation through mass media. Tree plantation programme should be extended throughout the country. Plant more trees campaign must be carried way in this regard. Every man and woman can contribute to this programme by planting at least two trees per head.

72.                        Dhaka city

Dhaka is my city. I live in Dhaka is an old city. It is the capital of Bangladesh. The city of Dhaka stands on the Buriganga. The city has an area of 202 –sq. miles or 522 sq. kilometres. The city was founded in the year 1608 by Subedar Islam khan during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. It is otherwise called the city of mosques. More than one crore people live in this city. There are many historical establishments in the city. The Lalbagh fort and the Ahsan Manzil are some of the examples. The beautiful places here are the Sangsad Bhaban, the nation zoo, the national museum, the Sishu Park, the Ramna Park etc.

73.                        Difference between Bangladeshi and western music

Each and every country has its own culture. They can’t be superseded by the culture of another country. So, it’s quite natural that there are some basic differences between Bangladeshi and western music. The differences are very much distinct. In theme and melody, our songs are pole apart from western music. Our songs especially the Nazrul sangeet, rabindra sangeet, traditional songs are very much graceful and refined. But the western music is very much vulgar. Musical instruments are used more in the western music but ours are melodious and musical instruments are used less. The western singers use metallic sound but we don’t. The significant difference is that individual love is the theme of western music. That love is only the love of the lovers. The theme of our song is for livers, for parents, for our motherland and last of all for Allah. The western song has hardly any permanent appeal, but our song has a great appeal and it touches our heart. In a word a country can’t sacrifice her own identity and culture with another country. The cultural differences were in the past, have been in the present and will be in the future.

74.                        Differences between state-run and private universities

The universities which are run by the state are called state –run universities. Students don’t have to pay much. They enjoy facilities more than their payment. The state bears the more portion of the expense. The campuses of the state –run universities are spacious. There’re residential halls, playground for the students. The students of state-run universities enjoy all the physical facilities. The university which is governed by a governing body which follows the rules of universities grants commission is known as private universities. Here the state doesn’t bear any expense. Students are to bear all the expenses. They have to pay a lot. The campus of a private university is not so large. Even many private universities don’t have any residential halls for the students. Most of the private universities have no campus of their own. They conduct their academic activities in a rented house.

75.                        Digital/ICT Bangladesh

Bangladesh is resounding with the target of achieving digital Bangladesh. Broadly speaking, a digital society ensures an ICT driven knowledge-based society where information will be readily available on line and where all possible tasks of the government, semi-government and also private spheres will be processed using the modern technology. So, a digital Bangladesh must guarantee efficient and effective use of modern ICT in all spheres of the society with a view to establishing good governance. In other word, making Bangladesh a digital one, we have to establish technology driven e-governance, e-commerce, e-production, e-agriculture, e-health etc. in the society emphasizing the overall development of the common people. Building strong ICT infrastructure is the pre-requisite for making Bangladesh a digital one. For this, we need to focus on the following relevant issues assessing the harsh reality that hinders our development in this context. Latest statistics reveal that Bangladesh faces a power deficit of up to 2oo mw against a demand of 5000 mw daily. It may be noted that for proper ICT development an uninterrupted power supply is a must. For the CIT development internet users of the country must be increased. In this case our position is the worst one among the south Asian countries. Form different sources, It has been learnt that, English literacy rate in Bangladesh is less than one percent. Whereas, English literacy rates in India and Pakistan are 60% 20% respectively, there is a strong correlation between English literacy and ICT development in the present context of globalization. In the arena of ICT English has become the lingua-franca. Though the above accounts seem to be frustration one , these can be easily overcome within a reasonable span of time if we can establish good governance the above stated issues effective and efficiently is transparent manners. In many cases we need to reformulate our national policy (e.g. education policy. ICT policy) in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals. If the leaders of our country objectively guide this generation, they can do wonder for the notion.

76.                        Dowry

Dowry means property or money brought by a bride to her husband when they marry. Usually in our society female children are considered inferior to male children. They are thought to be of no use to the family. So, during marriage ceremony a section of greedy people claim much wealth or money from the guardians of the brides. The poor and illiterate girls mainly become the victims of dowry.  If the guardians fail to fulfill the demand of their bridegroom, they misbehave with their wives and sometimes torture them seriously. As a result many of them get divorced or commit suicide or are killed by their husbands. This system has affected our whole society. At present a father cannot think of the marriage of his daughter without giving dowry to the bridegroom. I am dead against this evil system of the society. This evil system should be uprooted from the society immediately. This social curse can be eliminated by changing the outlook of the people especially the male members of the society and by taking strict legal measures against the persons who take dowry.

77.                        Drug addiction

Drug addiction is now a global problem. This social cancer has spread its poisonous claw all over the world. Frustration is the cause of this addiction. Unemployment problem, political cataclysm, lack of family ties, lack of love affection etc. give rise to frustration. Again this addiction gives rise to social crimes. When the addicted cannot afford to buy drugs, they commit many kinds of social crimes like hijacking, looting, plundering killing; robbery etc. drugs bear a terrible effect on human body of a drug addict. Drug addicted people feel drowsy, lose appetite and sleep. The skin of their bodies begins to change its colour. Drug also damages the brain and all internal function of the body. However this curse should not be allowed to go on unchecked. At any cost we must get rid of this social cancer by highlighting its dangerous effect on human body and society. The remedy for drug addiction is not very easy. Greed of drug traders has grasped the whole world. Drug business is punishable and the highest punishment is death sentence in Bangladesh. This law must be enforced immediately. Our young generation must be aware of the dire consequence of drug abuse. Parents must careful to their treatment to children. Feelings of security under loving parents may hinder children from being victims of drugs. Religious and social values must be taught from early childhood. When each and every person is sincere to drive this curse of drug addiction from the society, human beings can get rid of it.

78.                        Early rising

There is a proverb early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. So is needless to say that early rising is a good habit. It is beneficial to health. In the morning nature remains fresh and quiet. So an early the beauty health of nature. One who gets up early in the morning can finish his work in proper time. He can get much time for accomplishing his tasks. An early riser takes his exercise regularly and enjoys a healthy and happy life. Taking exercise improves his health and increases his ability. Early rising refreshes both our body and mind. The habit of early rising helps a man to be regular and punctual. I like benefits of early rising and I get up early in the morning.

79.                        English as an international language

When a language is used and spoken by nations or by people around the world, it gets the status of an international language. For various reasons English has become an international language. For various reasons English has become an international language. When people of two different languages meet and need to talk or exchange ideas or information, they need a third or common language that is understood by both the partied. English, due to its global use, serves this communicative purpose well. So to communicate with speakers of other languages, we need to learn English. Besides, English is an official and semi-official language in more than 60 countries in the world. Multinational companies use English in their correspondence and or business purpose. Books on any subject and also any formation are available in English. So, for business higher education, or a good job we need to learn English. Grammar helps us learn a language. It gives us knowledge about the form and structure of a language it works. But grammar is not a must in learning English. We can develop our skill in English by reading English books extensively. English ‘text Book’ can help us learn English to a great extant. So, we should read more and more English text books to learn English well.

80.                        Environment

The environment refers to the air, water and land in which people, animals, and plants live. So human beings, animals, plants, air, water and soil are the main elements of the environment. The world is producing millions of tons of domestic rubbish and toxic industrial waste each year, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable locations to get rid of all the refuse. The disposal of various kinds of waste is seriously polluting the environment. Humans, animals and plants are all important elements of the natural environment. But humans are cruelly destroying plants and animals and thereby creating a danger for us all. The destruction of forests and other habitats is causing the extinction of various plants and animals every day. These losses are particularly severe in the areas of tropical forests which cover only 7% of the surface of the globe, but which provide the living space for between 50% and 80% of all our wildlife. Many wild animals and birds such as pandas, bears, tigers, alligators, whales, wolves, eagles, falcons, kites and buzzards are faced with the threat of extinction today. Their decline has been and above all by the widespread use of chemicals and pesticides which enter their food chains leading to sterility and mass deaths. Hunting of birds and animals is another cause of their extinction. Men kill birds for food and feathers, hunt big cats to make fur coats and slaughter alligators and other reptiles for shoes and bags. In addition, whale –hunting has also drastically reduced the number of blue whales in the Atlantic Ocean. We know that all species are important for maintaining ecological balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment changes. In order to protect the environment from being spoilt, we should therefore protect our wildlife. The good news is that many countries are now taking action to protect their endangered wildlife.

81.                        Environment pollution

Nowadays environment pollution is one of one of the most talked of topics of the world. Our environment is polluted in two ways –air pollution and water pollution. Air is polluted in many ways. Smoke pollutes air; man makes fire to cook his food, to make bricks, melts pitch for road construction and burns wood. All these things produce heavy smoke and this smoke pollutes air. Railway engines, mills and factories and power houses use coal and oil. Buses, trucks and cars use petrol and diesel. Again all these things cause air pollution. Water is polluted in many ways. Farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticide in their lands to grow more food. The rain and floods wash away some of the chemicals. They get mixed with canal water and river water. Mills and factories pollute water by throwing the waste materials and unsold products into the rivers and canals. Steamers, launches and even sail boats pollute water by throwing oil, food waste and human waste into the big canals and rivers. Unsanitary latrines in the countryside standing on the banks of the rivers and canals also pollute water. Thus air and water are polluted and as a result our environment gets polluted. Water pollution can be prevented in many ways. First of all we should make the people aware of the fact that water is next to air. It is called life. So chemical fertilizer and pesticide should not be allowed to mix with river water, canal water and pond water mills and factories should not throw the waste materials and unsold products into rivers and canals. Steamers, motor launches and even sail boats should not throw oil, food waste and human waste into the rivers and canals. In fine awareness necessary measures and creating public awareness.

82.                        Feeling good

Feeling good means to think about good side of a thing. It never allows him to have ill- feeling. A wise plan helps the students to feel good. In this contextual paragraph the students have the tools made by the blacksmith. The school gives them a plot of land for gardening. It was also twelve metres long and six metres wide, sunny and never is over flooded. The plot was on a very high land. By making tools the students work in the garden. They dug the soil deep into the ground. They took away the weeds. It was a summer hot day. They worked there for an hour and a half. They sweated a lot. Thus they made a fine garden and felt better

83.                        Female education

It is true that women have many special tasks in life and their spheres of duties are different from those of men. But we should remember that these tasks also need training and education. Unless women get proper education, all their prospective faculties get crippled. It is only by imparting proper education to them that we can expect them to discharge the duties nicely and decently. Education of children depends a great deal upon mother. Childhood is the most impressionable stage and anything good or bad, thought to child makes a great influence on his mind. Cannot have educated and ideal citizens when the mothers themselves are foolish and ignorant. Every woman is a potential mother. The future of a child depends on how it is brought up and educated in childhood. An educated mother is naturally expected to bring up and educate her children butter than an uneducated mother.

84.                        First day at school

To start first schooling at an institution stirs everybody’s mind. It is a very important event in the life of a child. First day at school is a new experience to anyone. Because, a student can know new things, people and the place. In the school one can find few known faces. Here in this context we can describe Anwar’s first day at school. He went to nurpur high school with his father. He got nervous firstly. The headmaster also told other teachers to help him, he entered the class. The teacher introduced him. They accepted him cordially; they became friendly as the curtain lifted. After the class. He wrote down ten names to remember there. He was to feel worried .the teachers also encouraged him. Thereafter, the place became friendly to him.

85.                        Flower cultivation/bright prospect in Bangladesh

A thing of beauty is job for ever. And a flower is a symbol of beauty and purity. Its sweet attracts one to all. There is hardly any person who doesn’t love flower. We all like flowers but most of the people of our country are very poor. They can hardly keep body and soul together. So they can’t buy flowers. Only a particular section of people buy flowers on various occasions. But this attitude is changing day by day. Nowadays many flower shops are seen in the towns and cities in our country. Many people cultivate flowers and sell them. Today solvent people buy flowers. Their sense if beauty is increasing. A flower has soothing, balmy and healing effect on human mind. They decorate their houses with flowers to enhance beauty. People present flowers on any occasion. At present flower exhibitions and fairs are also held. Many people have taken it as profession because flower is not only a source of income. Flower cultivation holds a bright prospect in our country. It is becoming popular day by day. Today people don’t like to sit idle. They want to work and change their condition. So we can hope that the day is not far to come when the cultivation of flower will turn into a profitable business. Moreover, it will go a long way to solve our unemployment problem and contribute much to the economy of the country. The cultivators will be able to lead a decent life. If people become of the country. The cultivators of flower will be able to lead a decent life. If people become more conscious and introduce the art of giving presents by flowers on various occasions, programmes , seminars , symposiums etc. this will go a way to encourage the flower cultivators to cultivate flowers more and more. So a new business may emerge in our country. This will better the living condition of the poor flower peddlers and flower cultivators.

86.                        Frustrations

Frustration means disappointment. In modern strife torn world we find frustration almost in all people. There is hardly any man who is free from frustration. Frustration cripples a man. He is mentally defected and depressed. It kills him little by little. He cannot do anything. He stumbles in way of life. Though a frustrated man wants to do something, he cannot because frustration ruins his will power and ultimately he thinks that he may not attain success and reach his desired god. Life becomes dull and meaningless to hi. He loses all charms of life. Frustration may be of political, economic, domestic, judicial and social. At present the impact of frustration is found more among the unemployed educated youths. Frustration is a great mental disease. There is no medicine that can rid a man of frustration. Frustration gives birth too many social crimes such as killing, hijacking; drug addiction etc. people become frustrated when they do not get what they want. So ways and means should be found out to remove frustration.

87.                        Garden

Gardening is very hobby. It gives us both pleasure and profit. The students of class 8 discussed with their general science teacher, Mr. Anis Ahmed. They discussed how to make a school garden. Kashem told that they also made a profit from school shop and they had enough land in their school to make a garden. Mr Ahmed looked out of the classroom window. He asked if they wanted to use that piece of land over there. Rina replied in the affirmative,  Anwar told it could be used to grow not only flowers but also vegetables. Some of the students had experience of gardening at home as well as at school. Moreover Mr. Ahmed assured to help them. Though gardening was very hard work, maximum students were very interested in gardening. It is enjoyable too.

88.                        Gardening

Gardening is a pleasant occupation and a good pastime. It is an expression of refreshment and taste. It is an embodiment of men’s love for trees and plants of nature. There are many kings of gardening. There are flower garden, kitchen gardens, fruit gardens, botanical gardens etc. each of them acts a very important role. To work in a garden and spend sometimes among green plants and trees and beautiful flowers is like spending sometimes with nature. When a man sees the garden full of various flowers, vegetables, fruits etc.  His heart leaps up with joy. It makes his body strong. It helps him to forget sorrows and sufferings. It relieves him from the monotony of the routine works. Then he can give full attention to his daily works. After all, to a votary gardening is a source of health, wealth and pleasure.

89.                        Gender discrimination

Gender discrimination in Bangladesh begins at birth. In our country women are the worst sufferers. Social prejudices and customs tend to degrade their position. When a female child is born. It is not regarded as a happy event. She is not welcomed with the deep warmth of heart. Instead of being delighted the male members think that she has come to add to their misery. Even the mother of the female child is not welcomed cordially for giving birth a female child. Rather she is held in great contempt. Obviously there are many reasons behind this social superstition. First of all she is regarded as a liability to be got rid of as soon as possible, her marriage drives her parents mad for our evil dowry system. Her parents try to find a husband for her even before she attains physical and mental maturity. Her marriage may cost her parents a heavy amount of money. Religious misinterpretation and social structures discourage often prevent girls from going to co-education schools this problem cannot be solved overnight. To solve this problem our outlook towards the girls should be made self-sufficient by giving them proper education and employment. They should be provided the same type of food as are given to male children. Early marriage should be stopped.

90.                        Globalization

Globalization has become a buzzword in the new era of international relations. Basically, it is process of expanding trade and commerce all over the world by creating a borderless market. But it has had a far reaching effect on many aspects of life. With the development of sophisticated communications media, rapid technological progress, and rapid transportation facilities, the world has come closer. We can now learn in an instant what is happening in the farthest corner of the world and travel to any country in the shortest possible time. Countries of the world are like families in a village. They can even share their joys and sorrows like next-door neighbours. Though one country is in distress, others can immediately come to its assistance. If we can build up an atmosphere of mutual understanding and co-operation through this globalization has its demerits too. The gap between wealth and poverty is ever widening. Globalization has its demerits too. The gap between wealth and poverty is ever widening. Globalization has put the people of the world on the same vessel but in different cabins. Only a trifling minority are travelling in luxurious cabins furnished with all modern amenities. They access to nutritious food, pure drinking water, sophisticated Medicare and a life of luxury. But the overwhelming majority is travelling in the third class decks and is suffering from hunger and disease. Globalization can bring happiness to everyone only when all passengers of the ship can travel in the same class of conditions of solidarity equity and justice.

91.                        Global warming

In recent years, there have been many alarming reports that the world’s climate is undergoing a significant change. All these reports provide strong evidence that world temperatures are increasing day by day. This increase is known as global warming caused by increased amounts of carbon dioxide around the earth. Most climatologists believe that the greenhouse effect is the most likely cause of this global warming. Climatologists predict that by midway through the next century temperatures may have risen by as much as 4 degree c. this could catastrophically reduce mankind’s ability to grow food , destroy or severally damage wildlife and wilderness, raise sea levels and there by flood coastal areas and farmland. The alarming news about Bangladesh is that as a result of the rise of the sea level the lower southern part of the country may one day go under water. The main culprits for global warming are carbon dioxide gas, produced by the burning of fossil fuels and forests and being careful and raising public awareness.

92.                        Good governance

Good governance means good rule. It is a pre-requisite for all kinds of developments of our country. A country cannot reach its cherished goals, achieve its success and solve its multi- furious problems for want of good governance. It is a must for any nation –any country. It helps the full flourishment of a country. It helps a country to go forward with its development programmes. It contributes most to the all-round development of a country. Good governance depends on some factors. The factors are enlightened people, practice of true ideal of democracy, transparency, and accountability, a gook electoral system, honesty etc. First of all the people who will be at the helm of power must be enlightened. They must be free from any kind of evil. They must be true democrats. They will cultivate the ideal of democracy. They must keep in mind that they are working for the welfare of the country and the countrymen. The state administration system should be transparent so that even governance cannot be thought of without accountability. The enlightened people who will be entrusted with the onerous duty of running the administration of the country must be responsible to account to the people for their activities. In this way there are many factors which shape and design to form good governance for the welfare of a country and its countrymen.

93.                        Good health

Good health means soundness of body and mind. It keeps one fit and free from diseases. By observing certain rules, one can keep good health. One is to take a balanced diet, drink pure water , take regular exercise and rest etc. he is also to observe the rules of cleanliness. Since most of the people of our country live below the level, they do not get the food they need for good health. Even the rich and the educated people are not conscious of the rules of good health. They do not take a balanced diet because they think that costly food means a nutritive food. As a result most of the people of our country like frustration, hopelessness etc. but only taking a balanced diet are not enough to keep goop good health. The person who is ambitious and runs after wealth cannot maintain a good health. By keeping simple and care free life one can lead a peaceful life.

94.                        Grameen bank

Grameen bank is a bank which gives loans to the poor village people. The purpose of this bank is to remove the poverty of the rural poor people since most of the people of this country are poor. Professor Yunus is an economist. The poor condition of the most of the people of this country hurts him. So he tries to find out the way of removing poverty. He introduces micro credit system among a limited number of poor people and he becomes successful in his plan. He sets up a bank and today that very bank is known as Grameen bank. His programmes succeed and thousands of people have been able to see better days in their life. However the Grameen bank provides credit to the poor particularly to the poor rural women. Before taking loan from the Grameen bank the poor rural women as to from five of six group of workers consisting of five members in each group. Then they are to set up a center from where the bank will work to give loans and receive repayment of loans. All the group members are to become registered members of the Grameen bank. Each group selects a chairperson and a secretary. They will hold their posts for a year. The group chairperson will be responsible for discipline in the group. Members will conduct their business with the bank thought her. All members are obliged to attend any meetings called. They are fully aware of the rules and procedures. Each member is given a registered number. The bank has raised consciousness among the poor, changed their poor economic condition, has developed their skills and has created employment opportunities. The bank has a positive effect on socio-economic variables, including’s schooling, children nutrition and family planning.

95.                        Grasshopper

Mr. Grasshopper, mentioned in the main textbook, symbolizes an idle man in society. The writer has presented the real nature of an idle man through a vivid description of his imaginary being, Mr. Grasshopper. An idle man always eats, sleeps and sings. He thinks he has a lot of time to spare. He dislikes others who work hard like Mr. Ant. He laughs at Mr. Ant for working hard. He always sings a song at leisure out of happiness. He never thinks of future life. He always spends time in merry-making. Many a time, Mr. Grasshopper prevents Mr. Ant from working in the field. He tells to find one to enjoy one’s companionship. But the future of Mr. Grasshopper is dark.

96.                        Growing population in Bangladesh

Growing population in Bangladesh is the burning question of the day. It is number one problem of our country. Every year more than two million people add to our population. The problem is now out of control. It has now come to the position of explosion. If the present alarming rate of population growth goes on, learn population of the country will be double within fifteen years. We should, therefore, learn well all about this great problem. We should realize the serious consequences of rapid growth of population. There are various ways that should be followed to stop the high birth rate. Each and every family should live in a planned way. Early marriage should be banned. No family should be allowed to have more than two children. Our womenfolk should be educated so that they can know how to lead happy, healthy peaceful life. There should be wide publicity about the serious consequence of high birth rate through radio, TV and other mass media.

97.                        Hartal

In modern strife torn state Hartal has become a common affair. It is observed at the call of a political party or parties to press their demand to protest against the corruption, misuse of power and the evil deeds of the ruling party. Sometimes students and people of a locality call Hartal to express their demands. On a Hartal day normal course of life is stopped. All means of transport and vehicles do not move on the reads. People are to take a lot of troubles to attend their offices. They go on foot as vehicles are not available. As a result the attendance is very negligible in the offices, factories, industries and shops. The economy of the country suffers a heavy loss. Mills, factories and industries stop their work. All the business centres, markets and shops remain closed. The supporters in favour of Hartal bring our procession. Often clashes occur between the police and the picketers. Sometimes clashes take place between the supporters of the opposition and the ruling political parties which result in some deaths. One a Hartal day the sufferings of the people know no bound.

98.                        Hazrat Muhammad

Propher Hazrat Muhammad (sm.) is the last and greatest prophet of Allah. He was born on august 29, 570 A. D. his father was Abdullah and mother was Bibi amina. His father had died before the prophet was born. He was truthful, humble and gentle. For discipline and peace in society he formed an organization named hilful fuzul. Because of his honesty people called him al Amin. The prophet (sm.) taught the people the virtue of forgiveness. He asked them to do well to others and worship Allah. After the revelation of the hole Quran prophet Hazrat Muhammad (sm.) began to preach Islam secretly. But the people of mecca did not like it and they tried to kill him. So, or the sake of religion he went to madina with his followers in 622 A.D. it is known as Hazrat. In 632 A.D. prophet hazar Muhammad (sm.) passed away.  He was buried in madina.

99.                        Helping hand to elderly persons

Elders are also a part of our society. Human beings are born as baby on this beautiful world and after a certain period of time they grow older in the society. They play several important and vital parts that give too many benefits for the next generation. So the older persons should not be neglected anyway. They were the strength of our civilization. In every locality there are lots of elderly persons. In my locality the number is not small. I want to do something for them. In course of time I will raise a fund for the welfare of the elderly persons. Then I will establish an old home. All the helpless elderly people of my locality will be able to stay there free of living cost, medical treatment cost etc. with the help of my locality’s well to do people I will provide them all kinds of human right. For their recreation and reminiscence, I will arrange gathering for them. We are young generation. So we are the greatest power of the society. We can spread our helping hand to the elders. Whenever they are in any kind of trouble, we can spread our helping hand to the elders. Whenever they are in any kind of trouble, we can come forth to help them. If they can’t cross a road, we can help them. We can give them current information of the world. We can include them in our working opportunity. Social awareness can be raised for the old. We must be kind to them. We must treat them as they treated us when we were helpless bodies creeping upon the earth.

100.                  Historical place (Bagerhat)

During the last autumn vacation I got such an opportunity to visit Bagerhat, a great historical place. There I saw the mazar of khan jahan ali- a fine one storeyed building. It has a beautiful dome. Hazrat khan jahan Ali was buried there. The tomb is made of cut out stones. It cannot be accurately said where from these were brought. It id said that pir khan jahan Ali brought these from Chittagong by floating of water. On the tomb there are inscriptions in Arabic. An inscription says that he died on 25^th October, 1459. There is a small mosque nearby. A close associate of khan jahan Ali was buried outside the tomb. On the night of the full moon of the month of chaitra a big fair is held beside the mazar, many people attend the fair. There is a big tank in front of the mazar. The local people call it the dighi of khan jahan Ali; there are some crocodiles in this big tank. They come near when the fakirs call them and give them something to eat. I saw visited the satgambuj mosque. It is a big and beautiful building. The mosque is beautifully decorated. It is said that it was used as a mosque by pir khan jahan. The mosque has great attraction for the tourists and visitors. There is a big dighi near the satgambuj mosque. This dighi is called the ghora dighi. It is said that a horse was made to run before digging the dighi. The horse ran straight and stood covering a certain distance. That distance was accepted as the length of the dighi. That is why the dighi is called ghora dighi. I visited this dighi and came to know many things about the social work of khan jahan Ali. Bagerhat is really a place of historical interest. I spent eight hours there and saw many historical things and enjoyed myself. I left Bagerhat but the memory still haunts my mind.

101.                  Honesty is the best policy

Honesty is a word that begets so much if good qualities in human character of head and heart. Nothing else pays so much as much as honesty does. It is a noble virtue; it also brings ringer reward to those who are honest. In this context Bahadur is the old bearer of Nurpur high school. Firstly, he was honest. He always spoke the truth. Perhaps the eggplants were beautiful. They drew his attention. He also stole the eggplants. Mr. Ahmed realized it. He asked him questions tactfully. It proved him to be dishonest. To the students he became a laughing stock. Suruj Ali, another caretaker, was very honest to the penny. He always took care of the mango orchard. He never tasted even a single one. At last it was proved. He was rewarded by his master for his honesty.

102.                  How to arrange a picnic

Many of us often go on a picnic and enjoy much. But before going on a picnic we have to maintain some formalities. The formalities are as follows: first we have to form a picnic committee, choose a picnic spot and fix a date unanimously. Secondly the committee will be divided into several groups to do different kinds of things such as collecting subscription , purchasing food items , hiring bus and mike, cooking , arranging games and cultural Programmes , making banner and bags etc. thirdly the committee will fix the amount of subscription through discussion. The fund raising committee will collect the subscription from all the members within the fixed date. Fourthly the purchasing group will complete purchasing of all items. The other groups will also discharge their duties in time. Finally when everything is okay we have to start for the picnic spot on the fixed date from the fixed with a joyful mind.

103.                  How to become a good student

A good student is an asset of a school. Everybody wants to be a good student but very few attain it. A student should have followed some instructions to become a good student. Firstly be should attend his classes regularly. This will help to know the daily lessons of the class. Then he should be punctual to his duties. Punctuality is the pre-condition to become a good student. Next he should prepare his lessons well. If he does not understand his lessons himself he should take help of others. Finally he should possess some qualities in him. Honesty, sincerity, cordiality, industrious, intelligence, dutiful etc. are some qualities. By following the above instructions a student can be a good student.

104.                  How to do well in the examination

Every student has a desire to cut a good figure in the examination. For this a student has to be concerned of the following things. A student should be attentive in the class. He should be regular and punctual. He should be serious in his studies from the beginning of the year. He should study a lot. He needs to prepare his lessons in time. A student must not put of me his studies for the next day. He should be careful of his time and utilize it properly. He should try to understand the subject matters. He should avoid memorizing the answers. Memorized knowledge will not help him to obtain good marks. He should read the books thoroughly. A clear concept of a subject will help him to answers the questions properly. Moreover, a student should make his own notes on the topics. He should read the lessons well and write it down. He must revise what he reads and writes. He should practice the lessons more and more. The also has to be accustomed to write free hands. He must have a good command over the language. This skill helps him to answer if there are any uncommon questions. To achieve the expected result, a student should cling to his studies all the year round. By being sincere to his duties, a student can do well in the examination.

105.                  How to follow the rules of health

Good health is a blessing for us. A sound health in the key to success. To achieve sound health we must follow the rules of health, we should also take some physical exercise. This will make us strong and stout and enable us work hard. We have to take proper rest otherwise we will become sick due to hard work. We should not keep up late at night and go to bed in time. Keeping up late at night may tell upon our health. Moreover, we have to cultivate the habit of getting up from bed early in the morning. So that, we can go out monotonous works always. We should try to enjoy our leisure. Cleanliness is another precondition of good health. We should try keeping ourselves neat and clean. To possess a good health, we should follow there rules of health sincerely. These will help us to lead a happy life.

106.                  How to improve in English

English in an international language and learning English is very important. Many students are weak in English and cannot read and write it properly things. One should take the following steps to improve one’s English. First he should identify his weak sides of English and ask his teacher to help him. He also should take help from his elder brother and other bright students. Next he should know the basic rules or structure of sentences from any grammar book. He should go through the dictionary and try his best to develop his vocabulary. After that he should try to use them in speaking with others. Finally he has to read English among friends whether it is correct or incorrect. Once time and situation will make him skilled and he will achieved a good command of the language.

107.                  How to keep book in order

Every student should have different kinds of books because books are the storehouse of knowledge. One should follow some ways to keep books in order. Firstly, he must select necessary books which he will keep around his table. Then he will classify the books according to subject so that he can manage the necessary books easily. Next, he has to collect some necessary things such as dictionary, various reference and aiding books. After that he will keep his entire pen. Pencil, calculator in such a place so that he can collect it easily in time of need. Finally, he will keep all his academic things neat and clean.

108.                  How to keep class-room clean

Class-room is very important place for the student. So it must be neat and clean. To keep class-room neat and clean one should do the following things. Firstly, students should be divided into small groups. There they will discuss about how to make class-room clean. Next, they will begin to sweep the ground, clean the spider nets around the roofs and corners of the class-room. After that they will remove dust from the tables, chairs and benches. Finally they will wash the class-room with water and the class-room will be health and good looking.

109.                  How to learn to swim

Two years ago I did not know how to swim. One day I went to our village home with my father. It was rainy season. There was water everywhere. It is a common matter that flood visits our country almost every year. So everybody should learn swimming to save his life. Going our village home I decided to learn swimming. In the village we had a big but shallow pond. I disclosed my desire to my cousin Jony can swim well. He agreed to teach me swimming. First he took me to the pond and put his hands under my belly. Then, asked me to cast my hands and feet. Io began to drive my hands and feet very quickly. Next he set his hands free from my belly but I could not understand it. After that I continued for several days in the same ways. Finally, I could know how to swim. My first day’s practice was an interesting experience. I cannot forget it even today.

110.                  How to make a cup of tea

Tea is a good drink no doubt. It removes our fatigue. We entertain our guests with a cup of tea. But many of us do not know how to make a cup of tea. To make a cup of tea is not a hard matter. First he has to take one and a half cup of water into a kettle. Then he has to put the kettle over a stove and heat it until the water is boiled. Next he has to put two tea spoonfuls of pulverized tea leaves into the hot water. After that he has to take aside kettle from the stove when the water has turned into red colour. Finally he has to pour the liquor into the cup through a strainer. He has to mix some sugar and milk with the liquor and stir it until the sugar is dissolved. In this how a cup of tea is prepared. But in case of lemon tea he to add some lemon juice instead of milk.

111.                  How to make a garden

Making a garden is a very interesting job. Many students have the hobby of gardening. Again many students do not know how to make a garden. A student has to follow the rules to make a garden as follows: First he has to select suitable pieces of land preferably in front of his reading room. The he has to make the soil loose with a spade and level it with a ladder. He has to put manure in the land. Next he has to sow the seeds of different flowers and vegetables according to his plan. After that he has to make a fence around the garden to protect it from the animals or naughty boys. Finally he has to work in the garden in the morning and evening daily. He should give water, weed out the grasses, put insecticides if necessary etc. this is the way of making a garden. Anyone can make a good garden by following the way.

112.                  How to observe a birthday party

Observing a birthday ceremony has becomes a culture among us. It has been a fashion too. To observe a birthday ceremony one has to do this things: first he has to invite his relatives and close friends, verbally or through cards. Secondly he has to decorate his drawing room nicely with colourful papers and flowers. He has to put on nice or new dress himself. Thirdly he has to put out the candle and cut the cake in the presence of all and with the birthday song happy birthday to you. Fourthly the guests have to be entertained with delicious food and short cultural programme. Finally the guests leave wishing him a happy life. Thus a birthday party is arranged and observed in a befitting way.

113.                  How to open a bank account

Very often we need to open an account in a bank to deposit our money. But many of us do not know how to open a bank account. To open a bank account one has to follow the rules as follow: firstly he has to select a branch of bank near to him. Secondly he has to talk with the manager concerned the branch, thirdly , he has to fill up a form given by the manager and enclose two copies of photographs with the form and he has to have a nominee and an introducer having an account in that branch. Fourthly he has to require a sun of money as fee to start the account. Finally he is given a cheque book with an account number by the manager. In this way a man can open a bank account.

114.                  How to prepare oral saline

I am Mijan. I have to brothers & two sisters. My younger sister’s name is Sonia. She is 5 years old. She often gets diarrhea  Our market few mills long from our village. So, we can’t take advice proper time. As a result, my sister sick & thin day by day. It is a great problem for us. I discuss with doctor for solving this problem. Doctor advice me to have oral saline whenever she has diarrhea and says that it is very useful and effective drug for it. But we don’t know how to prepare oral saline. Then he told me how to prepare oral saline. For preparing oral saline, firstly, take some (say one litre) clean water and boil it in a pot for half an hour. Then let it cool. Next, put a handful of sugar or ‘gur’ into the water. After that, add a pinch of salt to the water and stir the water with a large spoon. Make sure that the sugar and salt are mixed well with water. Now the oral saline is ready for drinking.

115.                  How to publish a school magazine

A school magazine is a periodical circulation of the compositions of the students and teachers of a school. To publish a school magazine the following rules are followed. First a committee is formed to publish magazine. The headmaster becomes the chairman of the committee, some senior teachers assist him, teacher becomes the editor and some brighter students of higher classes become the member of committee. Then a fund is raised and students are asked to contribute to fund. Some pages are sold for the advertisement to collect fund. The deficiency is mettle up from the general fund of the school. Next articles are invited from the students and teachers of the school. After that interesting articles are selected from all the collection. These articles are then corrected and by the editing teacher. Finally the articles are given to the press.

116.                  How to read newspaper

Newspaper plays an important role in student life. So every student should read newspaper regularly. But many students do not know how to read a newspaper. There are some ways to read a newspaper. Firstly, he has to know the techniques of reading newspaper. Then he must know the order of column written in the newspaper from top to bottom. Next, he has to know that generally a paper has eight columns. It news is not finished in one column then it is transferred to another page. After that, he should know about the news of abroad, lesson, business, sports etc. finally he has to learn about important and necessary news. Then any one will be able to read a newspaper.

117.                  How to see a doctor

A man may suffer from disease and then he needs to see a doctor. To see a doctor one has to do these things. First he should know the disease that he is suffering from and according to that he should see the specialist of the disease. Secondly he should collect the address and location of the doctor’s chamber from person who knows about it clearly. Thirdly he has to communicate with the doctor either over phone or in person. Fourthly he has to go to the doctor’s chamber and entry his name to the compounder of the doctor and wait for his turn. Finally he should meet the doctor when he is called according to serial and tell the doctor his problems. Seeing him the doctor will give him the prescription. In this way a patient can see a doctor.

118.                  How to serve a patient

A patient is always a weak person. He cannot serve himself. So he needs the help of others. A man can serve a patient in this way. First he should take the patient to the doctor and bring necessary medicine for him. Then he should feed the patient prescribed medicine according to the direction. Next he should sit beside the patient and look after him so that he does not feel any problem. He should console the patient and pray to the almighty to recover him very soon. After that he should make sure of the patient’s bath and food. Finally he should stay with the patient at night and look after him carefully. Thus a man can serve a patient.

119.                  How to take preparation for an examination

There are a good number of students who work hard throughout the year but cannot take a good preparation for and examination. So they cannot cut a good figure in the examinations. So, now suggest you some ways or methods on ‘how to take preparation for an examination’. Students need preparation for many examinations. To take preparation form the examination, you have to work hard. Make your lessons according to your syllabus. It is better to make lessons according to the daily routine.  Choose all the probable and important questions and prepare notes accordingly. But it is good to start reading attentively from the very beginning of the year. Read, learn and then write whatever answers you prepare. Do not memorize any lesson without understanding it. Learning by writing is easy and it is also easy to memorize a lesson by writing. So learn and write, then write and learn. In order to keep the lesson in memory, revise the course. To remove the fear of examination, practice some sort of tests to assess your progress and preparation.

120.                  How to write answer in the answer script

Many students do not know how to answer of the questions well in answer scripts. A student should follow the rules in an examination hall in answering the answer scripts. First he should put his eyes over the questionnaire at a glance. Then he should give tick marks to those questions which are common and easy to him. Next he should start to answer the questions one by one that he has marked. He should be careful of his time and also hand writing. After that he should revise the answer scripts whether he has forgotten to write any major point or done any short of mistake. Finally he should submit the answer scripts to the attending teacher and leave the exam hall.

121.                  Illiteracy

Illiteracy means inability to read and write. It is the root cause of ignorance which frustrates all development efforts of the government and the community. Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so vast a population is undoubtedly a gigantic task. It is the social responsibility of all the literate people, men and women, to make some concerted efforts to remove illiteracy from society. The government of Bangladesh has already undertaken some important programmes in this regard. To provide primary education for at least 70 per cent of the children of sex to ten years of age by the end of 1990, the government has launched a programme called the universal primary education (UPE) project. There is another educational programme in which each primary school in a community is to be regarded as a community learning centre (CLE). The objective is to involve increasingly the parents and the members of the community in the educational activities of the school. The adults and the out-of –school youths will come to the school in the afternoon of in the evening after their vocations. The mass media, especially radio, TV and newspapers can play a vital role in making the people more conscious of the importance of literacy in the life of a nation. They can broadcast and publish regular features on various aspects of basic education, adult education and mass literacy.

122.                  Importance of education

Education in the process by which our mind develops through formal learning at an institution like a school, collage, or university. It is mental and intellectual training which provides opportunities of growth and helps to overcome obstacles to progress. Therefore, it is often compared to light which removes the darkness of ignorance and helps us distinguish between right and wrong. The prophet Mohammed (SM) equated one literate non-believer with ten illiterate believers. The task of education is to create a complete citizen, physically, mentally and morally, and prepare him for a profession whereby he could earn his own livelihood and contribute to the society. Education is one of the most important social phenomenon’s which make sure that the individual is prepared from an early age to acquire values, knowledge and practical skills within a particular culture. Uneducated people can’t keep pace with the advanced countries. They don’t know the modern advanced technology. In every sphere of their life, they follow old methods and systems. They have no sense of right and wrong. They aren’t aware of their responsibilities. Their outlook on life is very narrow. They don’t know how to lead a decent life. Illiteracy is a curse because illiteracy is hindrance to our development programme. It baffles all our concerted effort for development. Thus, illiteracy retards the way of development. It is education which teaches a man to fight against all the problems of life. If all the people become educated, they will be able to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way to development. By receiving true education we all can build a happy, peaceful and prosperous future.

123.                  Importance of learning English

Language is the medium of expressing thought and feelings to others. English is the richest language in the world. It is also the most Important International. People of the countries of the world speak English as a common language. So it is called the lingua francs of the world. As a result English has become the language of communication, higher studies science and technology. It is also the language of business and diplomacy. Without English none can go to a foreign country. It is also necessary for good jobs in Bangladesh. So all kinds of people like students, businessmen, player’s, service holders etc., must learn communicative English to lead a prosperous life. Without communicative English none can shine in life, so must we try to learn communicative English none can live a dignified life. So, we should give much stress in learning from the very beginning of our life.

124.                  Importance of trees

Since the dawn of civilization man has a close relation with nature. Man has made friendship with our life. They are our friends. Trees play an important role in our life and to plant trees. Sea beaches and low-lying lands can be used for tree plantation. There are many roads and highways in our country; we can plant trees on the both sides of these roads and highways. The sides and areas that are lying unused can be used, too. June and July are the best time for tree plantation. Tree plantation programme should be expanded to the remote corner of the country. Attempts should be made to make the illiterate aware of the importance of trees. Trees are our best friends. They are a great source of food and vitamins. As a result people can keep their body fit and sound by taking fruits. Again we export fruits to many other countries and earn a lot of foreign exchange. Trees are our constant companies in our day to day life. We use them for various purposes. We cannot think of our Homes, Houses. Residences etc. without trees. Trees bear a great impact on the climate. If we destroy trees at random one day the country will turn into a great desert. Again there will be no rain and as a result the country will face a great crisis because ours is an agricultural country and our economy is dependent on agriculture. Again our agriculture is dependent on rain. So trees play a vital role on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us from flood and many other natural calamities. It is needless to speak of the importance of trees. It is not possible to describe the importance and uses of trees in words. They are part and parcel in our day to day life. We cannot think of our existence without them. Rabindranath says back they forest, take your town, our government has also launched a massive and ambitious programme regarding tree plantation, we should not use and destroy trees at random. Rather we should plant trees more and more for a better, happier and healthier life.

125.                  Independence Day celebration of Bangladesh

The 16^th December is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day we achieved victory at the cost of a bloody battle and Bangladesh came into being and occupied a place in the world map as an independent county. Every year we observe this day with great solemnity. We remember the supreme sacrifice of the heroic sons who died for the country and pay glowing tribute to their departed souls. The day begins with gunshot. The whole country wears a festive look. The national flag is hoisted on the top of each house. Many meetings, seminars, symposiums and discussions are held. People of all walks of life to the national mausoleum and offer flowers there as a symbol of profound homage to the martyred valiant soldiers. This day is a day of great joy, hope and inspiration. This victory symbolizes victory against injustice tyranny and falsehood. This day will remain ever fresh and ever green in the heart of each and every Bengali.

126.                  Influence of western civilization on Bangladeshi society

Civilization means an advanced and organized state of human and social development. It exposes a society or a country, its culture and its way of life during a particular period of time. Basically, a country or a nation is known by its civilization. The influence of western civilization is the most talked topic. Western culture is intruding into our culture in a very alarming way. This intrusion of western culture has both good and bad effects on our society. Western civilization has introduced us with the people, society, education history and culture of the western world. It helps us make a comparative study between western civilization and ours and to judge the standard of our culture. It also helps enrich our civilization by accepting the good things of western civilization. The disadvantages of western civilization for the society of Bangladesh are very alarming. It has already created bad effect on our youngsters. The young people are trying to imitate western gross and vulgar culture forgetting our own culture. If this continues, our own culture. And tradition will be abolished soon. As this is the age of globalization, we will not be able to discard western civilization. Rather we should try to imitate what is good in western civilization and give up what is bad in there.

127.                  Interesting rainy day

On a rainy day it rains all day long. A rainy day is dull and gloomy. The sky is overcast with thick clouds. The sky is not seen. None can go out without an umbrella. Water stands on roads and roads become muddy and slippery. Those who have offices and other business go out with umbrellas over the hade, shoes in hand and clothes folded up to knee. Passers –by also move in the same way. Sometimes people slip and fall of the muddy road. When it rains in torrents in torrents, people get drenched and stop midway. The poor suffer much on a rainy day. They cannot go out in quest of the students do not go to school. Only a few go to school but they get drenched on the way. So classes are not held and it is a day of great joy to them. Other people also stay at home and pass the day without doing anything. The cattle keep standing in their sheds and bellow for fodder. A rainy day is not pleasant at all.

128.                  International mother language day

The 21st February is an international mother language day. Mother tongue is a divine gift. From the hole Quran we come to know that the most merciful almighty has bestowed a mother tongue upon each and every caste, creed and colour. Mother tongue is so important that the people of a country express their ideas, thoughts, feelings emotions etc., clearly through mother tongue. But it is an iron of fate that the then rulers of Pakistan tried to impose Urdu as the state language upon us instead of Bangla. But the people of our country raised their voice against the unlawful decision. Some of the heroic sons came forward and sacrificed their glorious life for the cause of our mother tongue on the 21^st February 1952. Rafique, Jabbar, Salam, Barkat were shot. Since then this day called the shaheed dibash. Every year we remember this day with solemnity and pay them profound tribute. This day has got international recognition in 1999. Now this day is observed all over the world. So it is a matter of great glory and prestige for us.

129.                  International women’s day

Women are the worst suffers. Disparity between man and women is going on. It begins at their birth. It is thought that girls are seen engaged in heavy physical labour. They do not get the right food. They are totally denied the opportunities of education. They are deprived of economic, social, political and educational rights. In a word they are deprived of all human basic rights. So women all over the world got united and formed an international women organization to realize all their due rights. Firstly common women fought for equal rights. Then women of all spheres came out and joined the organization to enhance the movement for realizing their equal right in all walks of life. March is the international women’s day.  This day is observed by women‘s groups around the world. It is an important occasion everywhere in the world. This day is a national holiday in many countries of the world. The U.N.O also observes the day .women of all contients is often divided by national boundaries. They are also divided by ethnic, linguistically, cultural, religious, economic and political differences. Hence they come together to celebrate their day. The day represents their struggle for equality, justice, peace and development. The international women’s day is the story of ordinary women who have fought for equal rights.

130.                  Internet

Internet is the latest discovery of science and the greatest advancement in the field of communication. It is the computerized process with telephone set. To get internet connection, it requires a modern telephone line and a maintained by its own number. There are two types of internet. They are on-line internet and off-line internet. One can get internet connection from three networking systems. They are LAN (local area network), MAN (metropolitan area network) WAN (world wide area network). Now-a-days an internet is an internet is of great use to us. It has made the world smaller and brought the world within our reach. We can get information on every matter within a very short time. It has widened our knowledge and made us more thirsty for the unknown. It is a miracle. It works like Aladdin’s magic lamp.

131.                  Leisure

Leisure means the time when a man has nothing to do. Leisure is necessary to lead a healthy and happy life. It enables us to recover out lost freshness and energy. It affords an opportunity to escape from the hard reality of life and enjoy this fine world. City people spend their leisure by enjoying and doing many things. They play cricket, football, chess and many other games and sports. They visit the place of historical interest, go on picnic, and perform different cultural activities. They also spend their leisure by reading books, watching TV and listening music. Again they are busy with their hobbies during leisure. Nowadays they are found busy with computer. The old people spend their leisure time by reading books, newspapers and magazines. They also play at cards and chess. Sometimes they’re seen walking together in the morning. Most of them go back to the past, remember the past memories and chew the cud. On the other hand village people spend their leisure by gossiping, playing at cards, listening stories, enjoying garigan, sharigan, kabigan and by playing country games like ha-du-du etc. football game and watching television are the common sports and pastimes. The benefits of travelling are too many to describe here. It is an essential part of education. It increases our knowledge, gives us practical sense of places, people, and things, and broadens our outlook. Education, in the true sense of the term may be complete only by travelling.

132.                  Leisure In Bangladesh

Leisure means time free from work of other activities. According to me a man should enjoy leisure. Otherwise life will be meaningless. Routine work makes life boring and monotonous, so leisure is essential to enjoy life. Village and city people have their own way of spending their leisure. Village people spend their leisure mostly by gossiping. When they get much leisure, they visit their relatives. They also spend their leisure by taking part in rural cultural activities such as jatra, jarigan sharigan kabigan etc. today they listen to radio and watch television. They also spend their leisure by arranging football tournaments and horse race, boat race etc. city people have ample opportunity to spend their leisure they watch TV , listen to music ,read books, visit the  important places of the city , go to park ,zoo , clubs ,cinema halls and do many other activities. The common pastimes are listening to radio and watching TV. Since travelling is a part if education, I put much importance on travelling. It helps us to see the unseen and know the unknown.

133.                  Living conditions in the rich and the poor countries

There is a gulf of difference between the living conditions of the people of rice and poor countries. First of all most of the people of the poor countries are ignorant and they are devoid of their rights. Most of the people of rich countries are educated. So, they are aware of their rights. Secondly, majority of the people of poor countries can’t enjoy basic necessities of life. They suffer from malnutrition, hunger and diseases. On the other hand, these are no problems for the people of rich countries. They have all sorts of modern amenities like pure drinking water, nutrition’s food and modern medical facilities. Thirdly, the scientific and technological developments of the poor countries are very negligible. On the contrary tremendous development of science and technology has taken place in rich countries. Fourthly, different types of pollution like air pollution, sound pollution, water pollution have made the life of the people of the poor countries very miserable and risky. But pollution is far more less in rich countries. So, life there is less hazardous than life in poor countries, fifthly, there is no sufficient efficient recreation centers in rich countries are for more modern and sophisticated.

134.                  Load-shedding

Load-shedding means the discontinuation of supply of electricity. Load –shedding occurs when generation of power is less than the demand and also for unplanned distribution of electricity. It creates problems of far reaching consequences in the socio-economic development of a country. Houses, mills, factories, industries, shops, hospitals all fall a victim to it. The running mills factories and industries come to a standstill. Failure of electricity hampers productivity. Domestic life becomes painful. The housewives grope in the darkness in the kitchen. The sufferings of the students due to load shedding beggar description. The patients also suffer terribly for load –shedding. Operations are stopped. The food kept in the refrigerators get rotten. The commodities preserved in cold storages get spoiled. In fact, load-shedding causes great sufferings to the people and an irreparable loss to the country. The entire fife –domestic and industrial –comes to a standstill. An all-out effort should be made to install more and more power house to generate electricity. At the same time austerity should be maintained in using electricity.

135.                  Making a garden

The students want to make a garden. So making a garden needs land, labour, capital and organization. It is a very good thing to make a garden, the students agreed to make it. Some tools are urgently necessary to dig the soil, water the plants, take out the weeds etc. flowers and vegetables are grown in the garden. A garden makes a house or an environment beautiful. Gardening is not only the source of pleasure but also the scope of income. It is profitable.it brings a radical change upon the man who makes it. The class 8 students made a garden in nurpur high school with a view to gaining a profit.

136.                  Milk

A nutritious food contains a substance that is needed to keep a living thing alive and to help it to grow. Milk is an ideal food. It is liquid and white. It is necessary for the babies, the weak, the old and the feeble. It is used by men and beast alike. Mother’s milk is the best food for infants. Most of the easily available and digestible. Butter, Ghee, curd and many kinds of sweetmeats are made from milk. Milk is added to tea to make it tasteful. It plays an important role in our diet every day.

 

137.                  Mobile phone

Mobile phone is one of the wonderful wonders of sciences. It has added a new dimension to our life and to communication system. It is a telephone system that works without any wire. It can be moved easily and quickly from place to place. Through mobile phone, we can send massages to distant places, play games and sports, know about time, solve the work of calculation, and are aware of different kinds of news and views. At present the popularity of the mobile phone is increasing. Many companies are also being set up for selling mobile phone. The price of mobile phone is also decreasing in comparison with; the past. People are being encouraged to buy a mobile-phone set at a cheaper rate. However with the touch of science and technology, the whole world seems to be a global village. In very single moments, we can communicate with the people living in a very distant place. With all its advantages, the mobile phone has still some drawbacks in disguise. Though the price of it is decreasing, per minute bill is not decreasing. So everybody cannot possess it. Scientists have recently discovered that mobile phone can cause cancer to the users. Besides, it has become a fashion with the young people. Last but not the  least, terrorists are using it can finalized here that the necessity of a mobile phone in exchanging massages, cannot be denied in the true sense of the term in our practical life.

138.                  Mohammad yunus

Mohammad yunus was born in 1990 in Chittagong, the business centre of Eastern Bangladesh. He was the third of 14 children Educated in Chittagong. He was awarded full he became head of the Economics department at Chittagong University in U. S. A. In 1972 he became head of the Economics department at Chittagong. He is the founder and Managing Director of the Grameen bank In 1997 .Professor Yunus is an organized the world first micro Credit Summit in Washington DC professor yunus is an economist .he planned to alleviate poverty from the world .he introduced microcredit system among limited number of poor people and his plan and gave financial support to make Grameen bank. Through this bank he worked for the poor and gave financial support to make them self-employed. His programmes succeeded thousands of poor. Powerless people could escape from programmes succeeded and thousands of poor powerless people could escape from poverty. They trusted yunus as a helping hand and he was trusted to be was trusted to famous name, his miss micro credit brought wealth to the underprivileged of many nations.

139.                  Moonlit night

A moonlit night is a night of bright fortnight of the lunar. A moonlit night is really a night of dream. A charming and enjoyable sight is seen everywhere on that night. On that night the moon gives her silvery light all over the world and it seems like a dish of light. The moon light bathes the whole with her beauty. The scenery of the canal, river and pond cannot be expressed in words. The whole mature seems to smile on a moonlit night. People of all walks life enjoy a moonlit night. Newly married couple proclaims their unity with the moonlit night. People of all ages specially the children have great attraction for it. A moonlit night has great appeal to the pets. Nature wears a different look. All kinds of birds come out their nests and fly about. A moonlit night is really a pleasant night.

140.                  Most common natural calamity of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is called a land of natural calamities because every year she falls victim to various natural calamities like cyclone, tidal-surge, and storm, River-erosion, drought, flood and so on. The most common natural calamity that visits Bangladesh every year is flood. It occurs particularly during the rainy reason. The effects of flood beggar description. It leaves a vast trail of devastation. The affected people and animals suffer untold sufferings. It causes heavy damage to our life and properties. Houses are destroyed, cattle are washed away, crops are greatly damaged and trees are uprooted. Thousands of people and other animals remain without food for many days. The after effect of flood is more serious. Sometimes famine breaks out. Many people and animals die for want of food. The prices of all necessary things go up. Many dangerous diseases like cholera, typhoid and dysentery etc. break out an epidemic form.

 

141.                  Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was born on 26th August, 1910.Her father’s was an Albanian and he was a builder. She was born in Macedonia she was the third child of her parents. She was very polite and modest. She went end to be a helping hand to Loreto in Ireland. In 1928 she began her journey to India.in 1931 she sister of our lady of Loreto in Ireland. In 1928 she began her journey to India. In she began teaching at a Calcutta girl’s school. To make her vision fruitful she founded Nirmal Hriday in 1956 she started an orphanage. Then she set up in a missionary too. The missionary helped the wounded. The diseased and the helpless. In 1957 she and her missionaries of charity began working with the helpless. She continued all her programmes with the fund she collected from the charity of some wealthy people. All her programs with the fund sage bucketed from the charity of some wealthy people .As recognition of her work she got noble prize in 1979 She breathed her last on 5th September 1997 at the age of 98 At her death , the world lost a great woman.

142.                  Mr Ant

Mr. Ant, mentioned in the textbook, represents an in industrious person. He is very active. He always makes a proper utilization of his time. He works and works. He never falls into want of anything. He always thinks of his future life. He can save many things for his children’s education. Many a time Mr. Grasshopper laughs at him, but he always overlooks. He produces crops and stores them up in his store house for the rainy days.

143.                  My bed room

I live in a village. My village name is Sujandual. Our house is made of tin and wood. There are four bedrooms in our house and one of these bedrooms is for me. It is a small room but it has specialty of its own. This room has four windows and a door. It is south faced. The room is well ventilated. The sunlight and air can easily my room. There is a garden of flower beside my bedroom which keeps my bedroom live and fresh. There are a bed, a chair, a table and a bookshelf in my bedroom. The room is decorated with some painting and pictures I always keep the room neat and clean. All things of my bedroom are very dear to me. I feel comfort when I stay in the room and I am proud of my bedroom.

144.                  My best friend

Friendship is a spiritual bond. It never ends. Every man wants to keep a good company. A friend is one of the greatest blessings of man. Like others I have a friend. His name is Mijan. He is one of my best friends. He is my class –fellow. He is a bright student in our class. He is always regular in his studies. I like him most for some of his qualities. He is simple, truthful and modest. He is always true to his words. He obeys his superiors. He is neat and charming in habits. He is intelligent and well-behaved. He never quarrels with others. He does not spend even a single moment in vain. He is reliable, honest, sincere and broad-minded. He never speaks ill of others. He says his prayers regularly. He is also a good player. He always tries to help me in all possible ways. He helps me in solving questions on all the over and affection for me. Really I am happy with his behavior. Thus he is my best friend in true sense. I am proud of him. I always wish him golden success in life.

145.                  My childhood

A man cannot remember everything that happened in his childhood. But certain events are stored in the sub-conscious mind. They sometime peep through mind’s eye. Very simple and trifling things are the center of attraction for a child. When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things. My playground was the bank of the mighty Teesta. In all the seasons this river had great attraction for me. Whenever I was not at home, I could be found on its bank. I was very fond of stealing mangoes, lichies, black berries and other fruits in the company of friends in summer. Sometimes we would forget to eat our midday meals. The village mosquito  was another interesting place. An old maulovi shaheb used to teach us there. It was housed in a small hut attached to the village mosque. A large number of boys and girls used to attend. We would learn lesson with deafening noise. The next worth mentioning experience was my first day at school. When I entered the school compound with my father, the children were enjoying themselves here and there. My mind was troubled with fear that I might not be quite free and easy in their midst. My heart began to beat fast when I was taken to the headmaster but his smiling face and gentle words put me at ease. I was admitted into class I. the warmth with which my classmates received me dispelled all my fears. Another interesting memory is the village hat. The hat used to sit twice a weak near a river. I usually went there with some other children. There was a bush near our house, hundreds of birds would make their nests in that bush, and sometimes I went there with other boys. Some adventurous boys caught small birds from the holes of the trees. During holidays when my mother went to sleep at noon, we went to the railway line. There I together with other children gathered pebbles. We watched how the trains passed with innumerable unknown facts. Childhood is free from worries and has infinite capacity for enjoyment.

146.                  My class teacher

The name of my class teacher is Md. Ataur Rahman. He is our English teacher. He is smart handsome, well dressed, hardworking and regular. All of the students of our school are very devoted to him. When he enters in our classroom we respect him from our bottom of heart and then sit down silently. When he begins go teach us we become spellbound because of his wonderful teaching method. He always uses body language to teach us which is very helpful to us. Mr. Ataur Rahman is a very qualified teacher and he has outstanding academic result. I like my class teacher very much and always wait to participate in his class.

 

147.                  My daily routine

The life how a man spends all day long is a daily life. I get up from bed at dawn. After washing my hands and feet, I take a walk by the river side. I return home and have breakfast. Then I sit down to my studies. I read up to 9:30 a.m. then I have my bath and meal and go to school. Our classes begin at 11 a.m. the school breaks up at 4-30 p.m. I then return home. After taking some light refreshments, I go to the playground and play games with my friends. At dusk, I come back home and sit down to read. I remain busy with my books till 10 p.m. then I have my supper with the members of my family. After supper I watch the T.V. for some time, and then I say my prayer and go to bed. On holidays, I pass my days in preparing my lessons and talking part in games and other social activities.

148.                  My father

My father’s name is Shah-jahan Madbor. He is about 50 years old. He is an M.A. in English. He is a professor of a college. In his profession he got every success. All of his students are so satisfied with his teaching method. He is very helpful to the students. Besides he does various social activities for the betterment of the mass people. My father always stands by other people at the time of their troubles. So my father is very popular to our neighbors. I also love my father very much.

149.                  My favorite Bangladeshi food

I am a Bangladeshi. So, I like Bangladeshi foods such as rice, fish , dal , vegetables, Fruits  like mangoes , jack-fruits , bananas ,pineapples, black-berries etc. And foods made from these fruits are favorite to me. Rice and fish are my favorite food. Besides, bread and butter made in Bangladeshi are my favorite food. L like polao with beef very much. Seasonal homemade foods like vapa pitha in the month of pouch are my favorite food. Actually, we have traditional home –made foods and they are very delicious. I like small fish curry very much. The hilsha fish are available in Bangladeshi. I like rice with hilsha fish curry. Various types of foods such as pitha made from date-juice in the month of poush and magh is very delicious I like to have it early in the morning. Nevertheless, I am really habituated in having rice and fish which is very common and favorite food in Bangladesh.

150.                  My favorite teacher

All teachers cannot be favorite equally to every student. Among all one or two become popular and favorite by dint of their extra ordinary qualities with amazing teaching techniques. I am a student of class eight. There are 25 teachers in our school. Among there Mr. Karim is my most favorite teacher. He comes of a noble family. He is about 40. He is an M.A. he is amiable, elegant and hard –working. His mode of teaching is excellent. He makes the most difficult easy. He is so helpful that we can approach him any time. He often visits the residence of efferent students and enquirers about their conditions. This rare quality of him has made him popular in our locality. For all many successes, I owe much to Mr. Karim. He one best teachers of our area. I love and respect him most.

151.                  My favorite TV programme

I watch TV programmes. My favorite TV programme is Discovery. There are many places of historical interest in Bangladesh and all over the world. It is not possible for a man to go to those places in in person and see with his own eyes. A person may have much money but time, health and other circumstances may not permit him to go and see the places. But he can see and enjoy the places on the TV screen at a little cost. He need not spend much money and take much labour to visit those places. Discovery programme performs this very thing and serves our purpose of seeing the place of historical interest. I see all these places where I have not been. I come to know about those places and their importance. It teaches us many things. In a word it is very much instructive, informative and interesting.

152.                  My first day at a new school

My Name is Kabir Hossain Madbor. I read in Brachikondi High School in Shariatpur district. My father was a government employee. Suddenly he was transferred to Chittagong. So I had to go there. I got Myself admitted into nurpur high school. It was totally new to him. On the first day at this school he was very nervous. Because I did not know anybody there. I thought that a new school was a new experience. I went to school with my father. At first we met the headmaster. He was a serious but kind man. He assured me not to be worried. The headmaster introduced me to him to his class teacher and other students. Returning home he wrote some names and information in his notebook.

153.                  My grandmother

My grandmother’s name is Mrs. Asia begum. She comes of a respectable Muslim family. She can read and write. Now she is sixty. She can move easily. She is a gentle lady. She is also very kind to the poor. She takes great care of all the members of the family. She lives me very much. In my childhood she used to tell me fine stories and I would sleep beside her. She has brought me up. For this reason whenever I become side, she becomes very anxious. But when I come round, her face beams with joy. She wants to see me happy. She takes care of my education. During my childhood my grandmother used to teach me the letters of Bangla, English and Arabic. Even today if my parents scold me for any fault of mine, they are taken to task seriously by my grandmother. My grandmother is really a nice woman.

154.                  My hobby

By hobby we mean something which anybody enjoys during his leisure. It is a great source of pleasure and I mean everybody should have a hobby. My favourite hobby is reading book. I like this hobby very much because I can spend my leisure well by my hobby. No other things give me such pleasure as reading book. Whenever I get spare time, sit to read books. It enriches know ledge and roaders my outlook. Books have become my best friends. I have a good collection of books of various categories. I am to face some problems to satisfy my hobby. I try to collect different books for which I need much money. However I overcome my problem in various ways. My hobby my not bring me money but it provides amusement and removes my monotony of life.

155.                  My home

My home is a village. It is a brick built house. My family consists of seven members. There are my parents, grandfather and grandmother. We are two brothers and sisters. I am the eldest of them. My grandfather is a retired government school teacher. At present he spends his time in social activities. My grandmother is a nice old lady. My father is doctor working in a government hospital. My mother is a professor of English is a college. My younger brother and sister read in class viii. They are sharp. It looks very beautiful. It faces the south. So the sunshine and fresh air can easily enter the house. It has three bed rooms, a study for my and a small veranda. The kitchen stands on the north and for this smoke cannot enter onto the house. There is a flower garden in front of my study. It stands on a high road. The river chitra enhances the beauty of my house as it flows with its murmuring sound just beside the house. So, I am happy to five in such a fine house which is far away from the din and bustle of city life.

156.                  My homeland / My country

There is on country like our Bangladesh in the world. It is in south-east Asia. It is a nice country and its area is about 1, 47,570 square kilometres. About fourteen crore people live in our country. We struggled for nine months to make our country free from the deplorable occupation of Pakistani rulers. At last our country became independent in 1971 from the invader. Bangladesh is an agricultural country kinds of crops grow here. We grow rice, jute, tea, wheat, sugar-cane in our country. Jute and tea are our cash crops. We earn foreign exchanges by exporting them. Muslims, Hindus and Christians all the people of different communities live here together in peace. Most of them are religious. The people of our country are famous for hospitality. I love my country and I am proud of her.

157.                  My madrasah common-room

A madrasah common-room is the part and parcel of a madrasah  It is center of amusement and recreation. It is the center of amusement and recreation. It gives the students immense pleasure when they feel bored in the classes. Our madrasah has a big common-room. It is in the ground floor of the madrasah  It is well-ventilated. It faces the south. There are three doors and six windows in the common-room. The room is well-furnished .there are desks, chairs and tables in the room. Dailies, weeklies, monthlies and other magazines are kept ready on the tables. We read them in the leisure period and learn many things, besides; there are various articles of indoor games like carom –board’s table tennis, chess etc.  There are four sets carom –boards and two table boards. They give us pleasure and enjoyment. This is also a place of hot political discussion. Some students gossip here. But smoking is completely forbidden here. Our madrasah common-room is a great attraction for us. So we cannot think of our madrasah without a common room.

158.                  My mother

The person whom I love very much is my mother. She is about forty years old. She is an ideal housewife. She is very gentle, polite, affectionate and intelligent. She is a woman of good taste. She keeps our house neat and clean. She performs the household chores very superbly. She is an educated woman. She takes great care of our education. She is my best teacher and guide. She directs me to follow the right path. She wants me well educated and established in life. She is very king and helpful to the poor. She is an intimate woman. She likes to keep good terms with her neighbors. She is a woman of plain living and high thinking. I am proud of having such an ideal mother.

159.                  My neighbors

Man is s social being. So he can’t live alone. In a particular place he lives with others. These other people are called neighbors. My neighbors are many and we live in a city. They belong to different professions and callings. All of my neighbors are well behaved. They are very simple, frank and sociable. My next door is a young man named Abdul Rahman. He is very sweet in nature. He is a mild tempered gentleman. He is a government employee and his wife is a housewife. They are very affectionate to me. All their deeds are praiseworthy. Their kindness to the distressed people is untold. Other neighbors are also good. They also do constructive works in the society. Humanity is the main characteristic of my neighbors. They add to my happiness and lessen my misery by their sympathy. In our sorrowful moment they come to solve our problems. So it is our bounden duty to keep good terms with our neighbors.

160.                  My neighbors

The people who live near each other are known as neighbors. As a social being, I also live with the neighbors. I live in the city and most of my neighbors city dwellers. They are of different professions. Some of them are service holders, some of them are businessman and some others are of other professions. All my neighbors are well-mannered, sociable and friendly. We are co-operative to each other. I have a good relation with my neighbors. They are amiable and their views are broad. I stand by them when they are in distress. They also do the same. We are very helpful to each other. My neighbors never compete with one another. They are not envious of anyone’s progress. We always welcome if any of us gets success in any affair. If there is any misunderstanding among us, we try to make a peaceful solution. All of my neighbors are ready to sacrifice for others. A good mutual understanding remains among us. Most of my neighbors live a simple life. I am happy to live with such neighbors.

161.                  My pen

The pen I always use is pilot. It is very nice to look at. Its colour is dark blue. It writes very well. I like my pen very much. My elder brother sent it to me from the japan as a gift. Since then, this pen is my constant companions. The pen is very dear to me for its outlook and functions. When I write with this pen, it seems simply to glide. Besides, the written words assume like pearls. My pen is also from others. It consumes less ink than other pens. As a whole, I am very proud of my pen. I shall preserve it very carefully forever.

162.                  My pen-friend

A pen-friend is a person with whom one becomes friendly by exchanging letters. The name of my pen-friend is Mijan who is a citizen of Canada. He lives with his parents in Toronto. He has two little sisters and they are very sweet. My friend reads in class VIII and he is very curious about our country. We write letters to each other and we also exchange gifts. My friend has sent me many photographs of his country. He has written to me about his country people, culture and other important things. I have also sent some photographs and described my country to him. He wants to visit our country soon. He is very friendly and well mannered. As a result we are related to each other nicely.

163.                  My school

My name of school is Brachikondi high school. It is located at Brachikondi in the district of Shariatpur. This school is one of the well-known schools of our district. The main building of this school is two storied and the building is very impressive. My school has fifteen classrooms, the headmaster’s room, the teacher’s room, the office room and the girl’s common room. There are two thousand students and seventy teachers in my school. The relation between the teachers and the students is harmonious and the teachers are very helpful to the students. The students also respect their teachers from the bottom of heart. The result of our school is very satisfactory and I am proud of my school.

164.                  My school garden

Gardening is a part of student life. We have a garden in our school. It is in front of our school. We have made the garden a sunny land near the ring-well of the school. The garden is very beautiful to look at. Lit has made our school look more beautiful. We grow various kinds of vegetables and flowers in our garden. They grow in plenty. The garden is very profitable. With make good profit the garden. Our headmaster and other teachers are very pleased with us. They have helped us in many ways. They often help us still now. We get pleasure working in the garden. We look after the garden sincerely. It is a great source of our pleasure. We love our garden very much and we take utmost care of it.

165.                  My school library

Library is a place where a vast number of books are kept for reading. It is said to be a store house of knowledge  We have a school library. It is on the first floor of our main school building. The room is a big one. There are there doors and six windows in the room. The walls and ceiling of the room are white are washed. There are chairs and tables in our library. The books are arranged in rows in the Almirah. We borrow books. There are about fifteen thousands of books on different branches of knowledge in our library and all books have been arranged in a scientific way so that anyone can find out a book easily by using cataloger.  Our librarian is a very learned man who always encourages us to read more and more. My school library is a holy place to me. We have forty minutes library hour every day and we enjoy the hour very much. We are proud of our school library.

166.                  My self

My Name is Kabir Hossain Madbor. I am a student. I read in class eight. My age is thirteen. I do everything following a daily routine. I go to school regularly. In my class I listen to my teachers attentively. I never quarrel with anybody. And I never keep bad company. I learn my lessons with great care. I do not waste my time. I sit to read while it is time for reading and go to play while it is time for playing. I never put of my lessons for the next day. I obey the rules of the school strictly. I respect my teachers and they like me so much. Travelling is my hobby. Whenever I get chance, I travel. I also help my parents in their works. Besides, I teach the illiterate persons of my village during the spare time. I help the older and take part is some other social activities As a result. All kinds of people love me very much. I always find pleasure in carrying out the order of my parents and teachers.

167.                  My visit to a zoo

During the last winter vacation, I along with a few friends went to visit our national zoo. It is located at Mirpur. It is the biggest zoo in our country covering a huge area. I saw there many kinds of birds and animals. But the birds and animals that drew my attention most were tigers, lions, elephants, monkeys, dear etc. at first I went into the shed in which the monkeys were. Before I could get near I could hear their chattering. They were jumping from one bar to another. I liked their performances and gave them a whole bunch of plantains. My attention was next draw to the cage in which there were two big snakes, thy seemed to be asleep. The sight of the snakes made my blood creep. I then saw some deer whose beautiful eyes attracted me. I turned away from them to the place where the tigers were held in a cage. They greeted me and many others with loud growls. They impressed me with their majesty. I left rather happy when I visited the birds. They were of various colours and shapes. They were large in number. They attracted me most. I saw two crocodiles kept in a small pond. I also saw gorilla. A also visited some other beasts and water animals. I spent several hours; there were some fast food shops. I took light refreshment. The environment was calm and quiet. The natural scenery of our national zoo is very beautiful.  I was calm and quiet. The natural scenery of our national zoo is very beautiful.  I was beside myself with joy. It was one of the most memorable days in my life. I bore the visit in my heart.

168.                  Natural calamities in Bangladesh

Natural calamity means natural disaster which is caused by nature. Every year Bangladesh falls victim to various natural calamities. They are flood, earthquakes and many other natural calamities. The effects of the natural calamities beggar description. They leave a vast trail of devastation. The effected people and animals suffer untold sufferings. They cause heavy damage to our life and properties. Houses are destroyed, cattle are washed away, crops are greatly damaged and trees are uprooted. Thousands of people and other animals remain without food for many says. The after effect of some natural calamities is more serious. Famine breaks out. Many people and animals die for want of food. The prices of all necessary things go up. Many dangerous diseases like cholera, typhoid and dysentery etc. break out in an epidemic form. By raising public awareness and taking necessary precautionary measures and steps natural calamities can be prevented. The government and all the conscious citizens of our country should come forward with concerted efforts to prevent natural calamities.

169.                  Necessity of education

Education is essential to lead a happy, peaceful and prosperous life. It is needed to provide opportunities of growth and to overcome obstacle to progress. Education is compared to light which removes the darkness of ignorance and helps us distinguish between right and wrong. The task of education is to make a man a citizen – physically, mentally and morally and prepare him for a profession whereby he could earn his own livelihood and contribute to the society. It is one of the most important social phenomenon’s which make sure that the individual is prepared from an early age to acquire values, Knowledge and practical skills within a particular culture. Education helps a man keep pace with the people around the world. Thus education promotes understanding among people. Education contributes greatly towards change for the better. It is education which teaches a man to fight against all the problems of life. It helps overcome the obstacles that stand in the way to development.

170.                  Necessity of learning English

English is an international language. No nation can do without it today. A pilot or a stewardess knows free English. Also a person who likes to get a job in a foreign office, in a post office or in a big hotel must know free English. A postman must read foreign envelopes. A telephone operator must use English to make calls to other countries. In an airport a pilot or a stewardess must talk to foreigners in English. A foreign office cannot also function without English knowing people. Thus the necessity of free learning English cannot be ignored in any way. So, every one of us should learn free English.

171.                  Necessity of school library

A library is a storehouse of knowledge and it supplies different kinds of books and journals to the readers. It is a part and parcel of student life and it is useful to students in many ways. Any student can read books freely in a library. Our school has a library and it is the source of different kinds of books and journals. The library has a good collection of books. We go to our library and read books according to our taste and choice. There is a librarian who is the in charge of our library. He helps us in many ways. He guides us in the choice of books. We should try our best to make the best use of the library.

172.                  Necessity of sports

Sports are very essential for us. There are various types of sports. Among them cricket, football, volleyball, swimming etc. are very popular. All types of sports are beneficial to us. There is relation between the body and the mind a sound mind in a sound body is a wise saying. In order to win success in life we should have sound health which depends on regular participation in games and sports. Sports keep us physically fit. Sports exercise an important influence in forming one’s personality. Another value of sports and games is that forget our cares and anxieties. Sports also teach us coolness, courage and self-control. I am fond of playing outdoor games especially football. Sports strengthen international brotherhood. The sports venue becomes a meeting place of people from different countries when people of different nations get

173.                  Newspaper

Newspaper is a paper which contains news and views of home and abroad. It is called the store house of knowledge. It presents the world before our eyes. Newspapers are of various kinds. They are the dailies, the weeklies, the fortnightlies, the monthlies etc. the daily newspapers are more popular and contain news of daily affairs and views of the whole world. Newspaper benefits us in many ways. We can know easily what is happening in the other parts of the world by reading newspaper. It has made the world closer to information in It. It contains the news of politics of mass-communication. We get all kinds and sports and other affairs. People of all sections feel the necessity of newspapers. Reading newspapers increases our knowledge. Newspaper is of great use to the students. It develops their general knowledge and knowledge of language. A man who does not read newspaper is like a frog in the well. Newspaper has become part and parcel of our modern civilization. We cannot think of a day without it.

174.                  Newspaper reading

Newspaper reading is a good habit. In the morning we eagerly wait for a newspaper. We cannot have our breakfast without a newspaper of the day. We cannot do a single day without newspaper. It is a part and parcel in our day to day life. Newspaper is of great use to us. It serves the purpose of people of different sections. It acquaints us with the whole world. We get all sorts of information in the world around us, by reading newspaper we know about politics, economics, culture, literature, games and sports of the whole world. Newspaper reading a man can keep pace with time. So the uses of newspaper reading cannot be described in words.

175.                  Nor’wester

Though Bangladesh is the darling child of nature almost every year she is visited by many natural calamities. Nor’wester is one of them. For western means the strong wind or storm that   blows from the north –west in the Bengali months chitra and baishakh. The wind blows violently. Sometimes there is lightning. Occasionally thunders roar. The sky remains overcast with deep black clouds. Natures look very gloomy. There is terrible sound all around. People shudder in fear. The havoc that Nor’wester causes beggars description. It causes great damage to our life, Property and crops. Houses are blown away . Trees are uprooted and big branches are broken with a crushing sound. Boro paddy is pretty damaged. In word people become quite helpless. However Nor’wester is the symbol of hope and creation. It teaches man to struggle hard against the cruelties of nature. People take heart and again start life with new hope.

176.                  Nuclear family

I live in Dhaka city with my parents.  I live in a nuclear family. But I have relatives and other family members in the villages.  Previously my parents lived with my grandparents in the villages. And it was an extended family. But things have changed now. They no longer like live within such a big family. In cities extended families are breaking down and nuclear families are getting popularity mainly for economic and social reasons. In a nuclear family, there are a very few people. So there are less noise, work and responsibility. Everyone in a nuclear family is very close to each other and spends time for each other. However in a nuclear family, this often creates tension and gap among the family members.

177.                  Nursing

Man has three duties –duty to god, duty to parents and duty to mankind. A nurse is such a person who dedicates her whole life to the service of the people who are ill, injured and wounded .the field she renders her dedicated service is called nursing. The job a nurse the minimum academic qualification is S.S.C in our country. Moreover, one has to study for three years in the nurses training centre and this is followed by one year’s practical training in any medical college hospital. This will lead one to have a (B.S.C  Degree) in nursing. After completing the course successfully nurses are employed in hospitals and clinics. The job of a nurse is very tiring. She is always busy. She looks after the patients, pushes them injection when necessary. A doctor only prescribes medicines but it is a nurse who helps the patients in taking medicines. A nurse is very vigilant. She renders her heartfelt service to mitigate the agonies and sufferings of the patient’s .the importance of a nurse beggar’s description. Hospitals and clinics cannot even a single day without a nurse, but it is a matter of great regret that a nurse is not held in due respect. So steps should be taken to ensure due social and financial status for the nurses so that they can keep the torch of Florence nightingale ever illuminated.

178.                  Our country

Bangladesh is a small low-lying country in the south Asia on the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh became independent in 1971 at the cost of supreme sacrifice of many valiant sons. The ancient city Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. People of different religious live here. They are mostly Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. People of different tribes also live here. Bangladesh has an age old tradition and customs. People observe different festivals on different occasions. The most common customs and traditions the people observe are pahela baishakh, nabanan, pahela falgun etc. since Bangladesh is the darling child of nature, and she has got some attractive tourist spots which are full of natural scenic beauty. So the country has many tourist spots. They are cox’s bazar sea beach, kuakata, the sunderbans, the mosque, the Buddhist Bihar etc.

179.                  Our Environment

The environment refers to the air, water and land in which people, animals, and plants live. So human beings, animals, plants, air, water and soil, natural forces such as storms, cyclones and earthquakes and climate make up the environment. All things that make up the environment are interrelated. The way in which people, animals and plants are related to each other and to their surroundings is known as ecology. The ecosystem is a complex web that links animals, plants and every other life form in the biosphere. All these things hang together. The system is in a steady state of dynamic balance. If the relationship is disturbed, it affects all the other parts. For example, the destruction of forests may have serious ecological balance is necessary. We can maintain ecological balance by doing wise things. It is our duty to prevent the environment from being spoilt.

180.                  Our headmaster

The name of our headmaster is Mijan. He is a well-educated person. He is an M. A. in English; he is highly qualified and well-trained. He always remains busy in his office. His administrative power is excellent. He is not only a good administrator but also a good teacher. He teacher we English. He takes a few classes. He often visits our classroom and gives us valuable advice. He possesses a strong personality. He is out a gentleman. He is punctual and regular in his duties. He is very frank and friendly when we meet him for any affair. Sometimes, he is reserved and harsh if we do any wrong. If any student disobeys the rules of the school, he punishes him. He is the guardian of the students and the teacher of the school. He meets our parents every three months and let them know about our development. Our headmaster is a very wise man. He is popular among the teachers and students. We all respect him very much.

181.                  Our madrasah

I am a student of class seven .the name of our madrasah is Shariatpur madrasah. It is the district of Shariatpur. Our madrasah is a two- storeyed building. There are thirty rooms in it. About one thousand student study in our madrasah  There are twenty teachers to teach the students. The madrasah has a rich library. There is a big play ground in front of our madrasah. Our teachers are well qualified. Our principal is a kamil. The results of our are very satisfactory I am proud of my madrasah.

182.                  Our national flag

National flag is the symbol of independence to a nation. Every nation of the world has a national flag of its own. Bangladesh has also a national flag. The proportion of its length and breadth is 10:6. Our national flag is a piece of rectangular green cloth with a round red dislike patch in the middle. The radius of the red circle is one-fifth of the length of the flag. The green color represents the admiration of youthful vigor as well the green fields and the ever green subtropical forest of Bangladesh. The circle symbolizes the rising sun with new hopes and aspiration of a new nation. The flag is hoisted everyday on top of our important government building and educational institutions. It is hoisted everywhere on the Independence Day and the victory day. Our national flag always inspires us to dedicate our lives for the greater interest of the country. So we are proud of it (design flag).

183.                  Our school library

A library is the place which can help a man to satisfy his unquenchable thirst for knowledge. A school library is a part and parcel of an educational institution. Our school has a rich library. It is housed in a separate building. Our school library is well-decorated. There are three big rooms in it. The two rooms are reading rooms. Boys and girls have separate rooms. In the other room books are arranged in Almiras. There are about 5,000 books in our library. They include many reference books on our different subjects. It also contains some rare books on history and culture. Only the students can read and borrow books from the library. For this they are issued library cards. A student can borrow two or three kooks at a time and keep them at home for a week. But in the reading room he is allowed to read as many books as he can. It remains open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on holidays. Our school library is a great attraction for us. We are really proud of it.

184.                  Our school magazine

The name of our school is P.T.G.D. Govt. High School. Like others, we have a school magazine. It is published once in a year. The title of our magazine is “The light of Dawn”. It’s get up is very nice. At first a magazine committee is formed in a general meeting for the publication of the magazine. The headmaster of the school is the president of the committee. He inspires us to submit our writings. An English teacher is the adviser. The other members of the committee help him for the publication of the magazine. The magazine contains essays, poems, stories, feature etc. both in English and Bengali. It also contains the massage of the headmaster. Mainly students write for this magazine. Some teachers write also for it all the students and the members of the committee do their best duties properly for the publication of a good magazine. It helps us to know more about literature.

185.                  Our village

The name of our village is Sujandual. It is in the district of Shariatpur. It is a nice village by the river Krittinasha. Almost four thousand people live in our village and of these people are farmers. They cultivate land and grow rice, jute, oil-seeds etc. There is a small village market in the southern end of the village. Some villagers are day labourers and some other is petty businessman. Most of them are uneducated and half-educated. They are poor. A few of them are educated and wealthy. There are a primary school, a non govt. high school and the head office of a N.G.O. in our village. There is a harmonious relation among the people of our village. They lead a simple and happy life. So I am proud of our village.

186.                  People of my new school

I read in nurpur high school, Chittagong. I am in class 8. The people of my new school are friendly. When I went there for the first time, all were unknown to me. The headmaster is very polite. He encouraged me not to get nervous for a new place. My class teacher took me to the class out of fatherly affection. He introduced me to the class. He gave brief discussion about me. Some students came forward. A curtain lifted. We became friends. Therefore, I took down ten names of my classmates. They showed me many things. They were really friendly. Their companionship as well as friendship opened a new chapter in my life.

187.                  People’s activities on February 21

On February 21 people get up early in the morning remembering the memory of the martyrs. They walk barefooted to the shahid minar. Most of them put on black badges on their breast or shoulder. They go to the shahid minar singing the most cherished song Amar bhaer rockte rangano. They pay homage and tribute to the memory of the martyrs. They offer flowers, prayer and suras to the martyr’s souls. They also gather in the mosque, temple and some other religious institution and pray for salvation of the martyrs departed soul. People also attend meetings and seminars to get inspiration to uphold their mother tongue.

188.                  Physical exercise

Physical exercise means regular movement of our limbs. It keeps our body fit and strong. Good health is one of the greatest blessings of life. It is necessary to take regular exercise to possess good health. Regular exercise keeps our body and mind sound. A sound mind lies in a sound body. Without taking physical exercise one cannot enjoy sound health. It increases our strength, stamina and ability to work. It provides us fresh energy. Everybody should take physical exercise according to his age and ability. All kinds of exercise are not suitable for everyone. Walking is suitable for the old and the weak, swimming and other games and sports are suitable for the young and stout people. Regular exercise develops blood circulation and our power of digestion. It helps to keep various diseases. He cannot enjoy a happy and healthy life. All of us should take physical exercise regularly to ensure a healthy life.

189.                  Picnic

Picnic is a source of pleasure and enjoyment. In the summer vacation, I with some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Gazipur for the picnic spot. On the fixed day, we hired a minibus to go to picnic. We took all the necessary preparations for the picnic. We started for the place at 8 a.m. we reached Gazipur at 10 a. m. after lunch we went out for sight-seeing. We visited all. The historical relics and saw the famous things. The national bark of Gazipur charmed us most. We started for home at 5 p. m. really we enjoyed the picnic very much.

190.                  Planning for the future

A good plan always brings a good result. In the textbook, Mrs. Amin encourages the students. Mrs. Amin tells her students about it. She also feels sorry for Mr. Grasshopper who never thinks of his future life. She always advises her students to follow the path of Mr. Ant because; Mr. Ant represents a role of a diligent person. The students got stimulation in it, she advises them about gardening, especially the cultivation of all-season vegetables. Mr. Anis Ahmed supplies the student’s good seeds and seedlings for the purpose. The students plant them. They got a very fruitful result.

191.                  Pollution

Pollution means contamination of environment. Our environment is polluted in two ways –air pollution and water pollution. Air is polluted in many ways. Smoke pollutes air; man makes fire to cook his food, to make brick, melts pitch for road construction and burns wood. All these things produce heavy smoke and this smoke pollutes air. Railway engines, mills and factories and power houses use coal and oil. Buses, trucks and cars use petrol and diesel. Again all use chemical fertilizers and insecticide in tier lands to grow more food. the rain and fluids wash factories pollute water by throwing the waste materials and unsold products into the rivers and canals , steamers , launches and even sail boats pollute water by throwing oil, food waste and human waste into the big canals and rivers. Unsanitary latrines in the countryside standing on the banks of the rivers and canals also pollute water. Thus air and water are polluted and as a result our environment gets polluted.

192.                  Population explosion

When population becomes very big in relation to the ability of food production is called population explosion. Now the world has a population of about five hundred crores. The population of the world especially in the third world countries is increasing very rapidly. If population increases this way, the whole world will face a serious consequence. So, the whole world is very concerned about population problem. Bangladesh is the most densely population country in the world. It is a small country of 55598 square miles. But it has a population over 120 million. About 1500-1600 people live in one square miles. Every year more than two million people are being added to our population. The problem now out of control. It has now come to the position of explosion. The area of Bangladesh is too small to support her vast population. As a result it creates food problem, communication problem, educational problem, unemployment problem, shelter problem, health problem. Medical problem, environmental problem and poverty. We should, therefore, learn well all about this great problem. We should realize the serious consequences of rapid growth of population. There are various ways that should be followed to stop the high birth rate. Each and every family should live in a planned way. Early marriage should be banned. No family should be allowed to have more than two children. Our womenfolk should be educated so that they can know how to lead a happy, healthy and peaceful life. There should be wide publicity about the serious consequence of high birth rate through Radio, TV and other mass media.

193.                  Poverty

By poverty we mean a situation in which man cannot meet the basic needs of life. Most of the people of our country are very poor. They live below poverty line. They can hardly keep body and soul together. However this poverty can be alleviated to some extent. Our lands should be cultivated scientifically. Scientific method and modern farming should be created. Animal should be introduced and all these things will go a long way to alleviate poverty.

194.                  Public awareness for waste management

Waste or rubbish is what we throw away every day. It includes everything from unwanted old cars to cigarette packets. As the amount of waste is growing rapidly all over the world and polluting the environment, the time has come to think about it very seriously. We cannot altogether get rid of our waste, but a proper management of it can certainly reduce it. If we think if burning, burying, recycling and thus reducing our waste, we can save our environment to a large extent. We can use some waste as fuel. We can use vegetable waste to make compost to improve our soil. In many countries it is now quite normal to collect old bottle and cans and recycle our soil. In many countries it is now quite normal to collect old bottle and cans and recycle them. More and more companies should come forward to promote greater recycling and changes in consumption patterns to reduce the amount of rubbish and help people to save the environment. A proverb goes that a stitch in time saves nine. So we should do the right thing at the right moment because timely action brings for us great success and saves us from a lot troubles. Moreover, we know prevention is better than cure. So it is high time to take proper steps and necessary measure to raise awareness about the problem of waste management.

195.                  Punctuality

Punctuality means the habit of doing things in the right time. It means proper use of time. Our life is very short. It is the sum total of seconds, minutes and house. But we have got many things to do. It teachers us to do everything on time because time waits for none. It teaches us not to put off things for tomorrow. It saves our time. It gives us ample time to do many things. It leads us to the peak of glory. It enables us to perform our duties in time and thus we can avoid any kind of troubles. It is at the root of any success. It is a great virtue. Its importance beggars description. So the habit of punctuality should be formed form our childhood.

196.                  Radio

Radio is one of the greatest scientific inventions of modern science. It is very important as a media as it is an easy means of entertainment and communication. It performs its function through the air by electromagnetic waves without wires. It is popular to all classes’ people. It offers us news, recreational programs, educational programmers; weather forecast etc. various important issues including different types of government programme are broadcast through the radio. It has an educative value too. It can play a vital role in educating the common people. The rural people are greatly benefited by it. It is a constant companion in rural Bangladesh. It can make people aware of various diseases, family planning, sanitation etc. the fisherman in the sea get the weather news in advance and return home safely. It helps the authority of airport to take the right decision. It has become a companion to the lonely people and friend to the friendless. In short, the contribution and importance of a radio in our life is extensive and undeniable.

197.                  Rainy day

A rainy day is a day which is busy all day long to welcome rain. It is a gloomy day which overcast with black thick clouds. On that day the sun is disappeared from morning evening. It is very difficult to go out without an umbrella and the roads become muddy and slippery. It likes a rainy day and I welcome a rainy day. On that day I do not go out and I read story book lying on the bed. A rainy day is a curse to poor people because they can’t go out to work and they become unable to earn their food. Most of the school going students can’t go to the schools and it is like a holiday to them.

198.                  Recession

Generally recession is an extended decline in general business activity. A prolonged (there of four years) recession is referred to as an economic depression. There are many causes of recession. Most economists believe that recession is caused by inadequate aggregate demand in the economy. Destructive wars in many parts of the world consume properly. Besides, acute sense of insecurity among the people contributes to the formation of recession. The effect of recession on a developing country like Bangladesh is alarming. It directly affects the export-import activities of the country. Our garments industry which earns 76% of our total export income has already been threatened by an acute uncertainty. Real estate business is experiencing a decline. Many shareholders have already lost everything. Some banks are on the verge of being bankrupted. Unemployment problem is already at its zenith. Many companies are increasing and corruption is still on the rise. Economic recession is undoubtedly alarming for Bangladesh. BGMEA leaders have already attracted the attention of the government to take necessary actions against this global recession. Government has also announced a subsidy for some particular sectors. But the economists behave that some effective steps must be taken by the government immediately. Otherwise, our country will face an unpredictable economic catastrophe.

199.                  Regularities of my life

Since, I am a student. I try to maintain a regular life. I know that no student can succeed in life without maintaining a regular life is a must reach the goal of life. Since I know the value of the proverb that early to bed and early to raise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise, I go to, bed early. Health is wealth. A sound mind lives in a sound body. Without a sound health and a sound mind none can prosper in life. So I try to have a balanced diet because balanced diet is very necessary to keep body fit. Every day I study at least for eight hours. I try to write whatever I read. Since, I have habit of getting up early. I get enough time to take enough physical exercise regularly. Taking regular physical exercise helps a man to deep his body fit. I do not spend much time by watching TV programmes. I only watch those programmes which are related to my study.

200.                  Rice paragraph

Rice is a kind of food. It is an obtained from paddy. Rice is our staple food. It grows in plenty in Bangladesh. India, Ceylon, Burma, apan and in many countries of the world. There are plenty many kinds of rice .but the chief varieties are Aus. Amman and boro. But Amman is superior in quality and grows in plenty in our country the Amman is sown in the month of shraban and quality and grows in plenty in our country. The Amman is sown in the month of sraban and Bhadra. It is reaped in paush, the Aus. grows on high land.it is sown in the month of baishakh and reaped in Bhadra .the boro grows on marshy places where water stands till the winter season. It is sown in winter and reaped in spring. At present a new variety of rice called rare is being cultivated. It grows fifty to sixty mounds per acre rice is of two kinds atap and siddha various kinds of delicious foods are prepared from rice.

201.                  Satellite TV channels

Television channels broadcast by the use of satellite is called satellite TV channels. There is no unmixed blessing on earth. Everything has its dark side. Despite the dark side of the programmes of satellite TV, it is beneficial. Some channels cause cultural decay and moral degradation by telecasting obscene and violent movies, music, dance and song. Young people most often watch the exciting films on violence and crime. They also see the obscene films. All these things leave a damaging effect soft mind. If once bad things lay root deeply in their soft mind, it will remain in their mind. We can enrich and foster our national culture by telecasting programmes enriched with our own age old traditional social values instead of frequent telecast of satellite cultural programmes. We should try to imitate what is good in satellite culture and give up what is bad there.

202.                  Sher-E-Bangla

Sher-E-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque our beloved leader. He is known to every man and woman of our country. He was born at the village Saturia under Rajapur Upazila in the district of Jhalokati in 1873. His father’s name was memorious from his boyhood. He passed m.a.in mathematics and law from Calcutta University. He entered into active politics and became the chief minister of the undivided Bengal twice. He set up many schools and colleges for the education of the village people. He was a real hero .he was one of the greatest politicians in Bangladesh. He tried to improve the condition of the poor people. This great man died on the 27^th April, 1962 at the age of 90. He will live in the memory of our countrymen forever.

203.                  SIDR

The word SIDR is a Sinhalese word. It has been termed SIDR because it looked like an eye. It attacked the southern coastal area on 15 November, 2007 , it swept over sunderbans ,Mongla port , Khulna , bhola, Patuakhali, barguna , jhalakhati, pirojpur, satkhira, shariatpur , faridpur, gopalgonj, Bagerhat  and  Barisal . The cyclone of this time has broken all the records of the past. Never before did water level rise so high. Thousands of people died. Many more have become homeless, foodless and cloth less. Even hundreds of the world famous royal Bengal tigers and the beautiful spotted dear met watery graves due to the cyclone. Almost one fourth area of the sunderbans has been destroyed by the cruel cyclone. The misères of the affected people know no bounds. There are now scarcity of food and pure drinking water. Crops have been damaged greatly. Herd of cattle have been washed away. Thousands of people are now living under open air, on boats and embankments etc. moreover, many diseases like cholera, and dearrohea, dysentery etc. have broken out here and there. The affected people now badly need food, clothes, medicines, pure drinking water etc. however, the people. The government has taken all necessary steps to help and rehabilitate the affected people. The government has also drawn the attention of many foreign governments. They have also extended their help. During a natural calamity like SIDR young students can render better services. They can stand by the affected people. They can raise fund by collecting money, rescue people, feed the hungry, and nurse the sick and cloth the cloth less.

204.                  Social value

Social values are the customs, belief, tastes, social, practices and norms, and attitudes of a particular social community. Social value refers to the attitude or code of conduct that an individual in certain society has to conform to. Social values determine course of social life of a person and regulate his of her life to a great extent. It is one’s commitment to social values that one cannot get involved in anti-social and criminal or notorious activities. Social values direct an individual to maintain social harmony, to conform to what is accepted majority of the society, and refrain him or her from doing such things those are destructive to social peace and order. In the past social values were very compact and rigid and every individual tried best to maintain or conform to that values. But now people are unconscious and sometimes callous to social values. Lust, greed for money and power, injustice and discrimination in society, excessive desire or mania to achieve something illegally and unfairly, and desire for material gain are the causes of present degradation of social values. As a result we observe degradation of social values in our society. Violation and degradation of social values have adverse effects in the society. As we see around us that Younger don’t show any respect to their superiors, family ties breakdown, often a family disintegrates, children go astray, young people become drug addicted, or get involved in various anti-social and immoral activities. These are all signs of people’s loss of the sense of morality of ethics resulting from social degradation. We should be alert to preserve social values. To do so , we can develop intro social relationship among its members, keep an eye on our younger so that that they are not derailed , and not allow any such things to happen that destroy people’s morality and goad them to do unsocial and anti-social things.

205.                  Sound pollution

Today sound pollution is one of the talked topics of the day. It has reached an unbearable lever. The unnecessary use of powerful vehicular horns is the main source of sound pollution the city. Besides, faulty vehicles, construction sites, loud speaker and thousands of workshops let out loud noises round the clock. In the city, millions of people especial children are exposed to sound pollution. This sound pollution will damage children’s power of hearing. Sound pollution is so much harmful that it can cause a wide range of malfunctions in the human body including heart attack, high-blood presser, chronic depression, respiratory disorders etc. we should take necessary measures to control sound pollution by developing public awareness and careful town planning. Use of hydraulic horns should be banned strict should by enforced regarding sound pollution. Use of hydraulic horns should be banned strictly.

206.                  Street children in Bangladesh

Everybody has some idea about the street children of Bangladesh. The real picture of these street children id very pathetic. They are shelterless. They have no particular living or sleeping place. They sleep on the street. Sometimes they move aimlessly on the street. Some of them push push-carts for earning their parents livelihood. They are also found begging on the street. They may have parents. But their parents do not take proper care of them. They do not get any opportunity to go to school. They are completely illiterate. Sometimes, they have to bear physical punishment. In fact, they are deprived of all sorts of child right. It is a matter of great regret. Today’s child is tomorrow’s future. So all of us including the government should take necessary steps so that they can enjoy their legal rights.

207.                  Swine flu

Recently swine flu has become a very powerful threat for the people all over the world. It is first diagnosed in Mexico and now it has spread in many parts of the world. Swine influenza which is also called swine flu, hog flu or pig flu is an infection of a host animal by any one of several specific types of microscopic organisms called swine flu virus. The outbreak of swine flu in 2009, known as six strains are the influenza c virus and the subtypes of the influenza a virus known as H1 N1 H1N1 H3N2 and N2N3. Swine influenza is common in pigs in the Midwestern United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Europe, Kenya, mainland china, Taiwan, japan, and other parts of eastern Asia. The origin of this new attain of virus is unknown. There are three types of influenza viruses that cause human flu; two also cause influenza in pigs, with influenza virus A being common in pigs and influenza virus c being rare. The 2009 flu outbreak is due to a new strain of subtype H1N1 not previously reported in pigs. In late April , Margaret Chan , the world health organization’s director general, declared a public health emergency of international concern under the rules of the WHO’s new international health regulations when the first cases of the H1N1verus were reported in the united states. Following the outbreak, on May 2, 2009, it was reported in pigs at a farm in Alberta, Canada, with a link to the outbreak in Mexico. The pigs are suspected to have caught this new strain virus from a farm worker who recently returned from Mexico, then showed symptoms of an influenza like illness. People who work with poultry and swine, especially people with intense exposures may be attacked with swine flu. In the present world swine flu has posed a great threat to the people of different countries. Bangladesh is also in a vulnerable situation. It has already taken away many human lives. Even one Bangladeshi has died of this flu in Mexico. Hence, consciousness among the people must be developed by arranging seminars, conferences, meeting on it government should take initiative in this regard.

208.                  Television-its uses and abuses

Today TV in the most important mode of entertainment to all classes and ages of people in the towns and cities. There is hardly any house where there is not a TV set. Even in the villages, we see that wealthy persons have a TV set. But the young generation is badly addicted to it which set us thinking. Though, all the programmes on the TV are not harmful, we have to think what it giving and taking away from our young is generating. Young people most often watch the exciting films on violence and crime. They also see the obscene films. All these things leave a damaging effect on their soft mind. If once bad things lay root deeply in their soft mind, it will remain in their mind. They will try to commit crimes and violence in an aristocratic way and it needs no telling that young persons are going astray day by day. They are becoming addicted to narcotics. They don’t like any kind of educative programme. So, the guardian should be more cautious in the matter from of running TV. They should allow their boys and girls to see only those programmes from which they can derive much benefit and make the right use to build up their career. Again, we should not forget the proverb that forbidden things always taste sweet.

209.                  Tension

Tension means mental, emotional or nervous strain. Almost all the educated people are well acquainted with the term. Tension may be of different kinds. It is very dangerous. A person may suffer from tension for various reasons. When a person is in the grip of tension, it causes him many serious diseases like pressure, heart attack, brain stroke. As a result his health deteriorates day to day. He loses his temper and balance. He cannot do anything. He comes to no use of the society. Day by day he becomes sick. As days are passing by tension is mounting high. High ambition, frustration, social problems, political unrest, economic crisis and many other things give birth tension. At present we find tension between nations. However we can get rid of tension by leading a carefree life.

210.                  The accident

The accident is an irony of fate. It may occur at any moment. In the context, Rina’s grandmother once fell into an accident. Anwar saw this. She lay flat near the college pond. She got seriously hurt. Anwar informed Rina’s mother of this. She ran quickly to the very sport. Anwar managed a push-cart. Then she was taken to the hospital for proper treatment people, under the sun, falls a victim to an accident like Rina’s grandmother.

211.                  The annual sports of our school

The annual sports of a school are really happy and exciting one for the students and teachers. The last annual sports of our school were held on March 15, 2012. We decorated every corner of the school compound with green leaves, festoons and colored papers. The function began at 10 a.m. the national flag was hoisted. Our headmaster took the salute of March past. Then he declared the opening of the sports. There were 22 events in all. The most remarkable events of sports were 100 miters, 300 miter, 400 miter and 800 miter races, javelin throw, discuss throw , long jump, high jump, cycle race, pillow fight, dress as you like etc. I took part in 100 miter race, long jump and cycle race and secured the first position I all the three. The prize giving ceremony began at 5 p.m the local M.P was the chief guest of the function. At first our headmaster delivered a short speech. Then one of our teachers called out the names of the winners one by one. The chief guest gave away the prizes. The function came to an end with the vote of thanks. Rally the occasion was happy to all.

212.                  The college pond

The pond lies within the college campus. So it is regarded as a college pond. It is near the smithy. People living near the college use its water. The students also nose its water. The pond is covered with purple water hyacinths. They look very nice .water hyacinths are useful for manure, cow-fodder and furniture. The college pond being covered with the hyacinths look charming. It has also increased the beauty of the college

213.                  The eggplant

The eggplant is a kind of vegetables. It is known as brinjal, the tree of an eggplant is little with spreading branches and leaves. The tree bears forth brinjal. They hang to and fro like a pendulum. We can find two kinds of eggplants-long and short. They are of three colours- violet, white and light green. Eggplants contain vitamins and minerals. The ball like eggplants, as it were, peeps through the leaves. People of all classes eat them. The eggplants are used as curry. Bangladesh produces a lot of eggplants every year.

214.                  The game I like most/my favorite sport

There are many kinds of games in our country, of all games, I like football most. It was first played in England. Now it is played in all the countries of the world. It is an exciting game. It thrills both the players and the spectators. It requires a field of 120 yards ` 80 yards. There are two goal posts at each end. There are eleven players in each of the two teams and a referee to conduct the game. At first the all I placed at the Centre of the fields and with the whistle of the referee the game begins. Then each team tries to pass the ball through the opposite goal post. But they cannot touch with hands except for the goal keeper. There is an interval of ten minutes. The sides are changed after the interval. The team which scores more goals wins the game. Football teaches us discipline, Co-operation and leadership. It is my favorite game though there are some risks of being injured in it.

215.                  The kind of family you like

I live in a small consisting of my parents and my younger sister. It is a nuclear family. Nowadays life has become very expensive. Moreover, there is accommodation problem. So nuclear family is getting popularity. I find that a nuclear family has some advantages. It is calm and quiet because there are only a few family members. I enjoy peace and happiness in a nuclear family, I need not think of others. So, I enjoy much time to do a lot of work. In a can family, I have got less duties and responsibilities than in an extended family. So, I can remain free from anxiety. I can have much free to move. In a nuclear family, especially a student enjoys much free time. Again, a nuclear family is free from noise and disturbance. So I feel very happy there. But there is no unmixed blessing in the world. Nuclear family is not without its disadvantages. One often feels very lonely and bored. If any member faces any problem, there is none to come forward to important decision because his/her decision may not be wise always. Despite some disadvantages I like nuclear family.

216.                  The life of a day labourer

A day labourer is a person who leads his life by the sweat of his brow in various fields. He is healthy, string and stout. He lives with his family in a slum and lives a subhuman life. He is usually employed in agricultural and construction work. He works form morning to evening according to the direction of his employer. He gets up early in the morning and goes out in search of work. In the evening he gets his wages. Then he goes to market, buys his daily necessaries and returns to his house. He has both pleasures and pains. If he earns more, he gets pleasures. When he fails to do that, he gets pains. Sometimes he and his family go without food. The life of a day labourer is full of sorrows and sufferings. In good or dab weathers he has to work hard. He does not know what resist is. Though the service of a day labourer is great important, he does not get his due respect. So we should have soft feeling for him so that he can lead a decent life with dignity.

217.                  The life of a farmer

An ideal farmer is a very important person in our society. Generally, in our country, he lives in a village. His house is made of corrugated iron sheets or straws. An ideal farmer lives a very simple life. He earns his livelihood by the sweat of his brow. He works from morning till evening. He gets up very early in the morning and takes a little breakfast. He goes to his field with his wooden plough and a pair of bullocks. He cultivates and prepares his land with simple hand-make time to go home from the noonday meal. He has both pleasures and pains in his life. He gets pleasures when he has a good harvest. But he gets pains when his crops are destroyed by droughts, floods or cyclone. Through a farmer works hard he does not get enough to eat. He lives from hand to mouth. He also suffers from many diseases. An ideal farmer is a seed to the country. He contributes a lot to the economy of the country. So all of us should respect him.

218.                  The magician

Once there was a magician named frankel. He was very famous in his magic. He was old enough to give up the profession. So he desired a suitable person whom he would teach his magic. Hans was the boy whom the begin to teach magic. Hans was eighteen years old and an intelligent and keen student. Frankel took Hans to his laboratory and showed all the instruments. He instructed that these instruments must be kept very clean. In this way Hans began to learn the art of magic. He lived happily. Frankel advised that Hans must be patient. The magic was very powerful so it could be dangerous. But Hans was in patient. He felt very curious. He wanted to become a powerful magician very soon. Frankel understood Hans very well and felt worried. The laboratory was flooded because of Hans’ misspell. It happened for a little learning is a dangerous thing.

219.                  The place I live in

I live in Rajshahi city. It is a medium sized town. I have been living there for the last four years. I live with my parents. My father is a government officer at Rajshahi. I live in a quarter. Rajshahi is a simple but nice city. It is not as crowded as Dhaka. The locality where I live in is also very nice. The environment is very healthy. There is no noise, rubbish or pollution there. There is not much vehicles on the road. In fact, it is a clam, quit and clean area. Drainage system, rubbish disposal and water supply is very good here. There are a lot of trees all around. So the place is also green and shady and the air is fresh communication and facilities for education are also available here. The big river Padma and Rajshahi zoo are very near from here. A big play ground and some stepped ponds are special attractions. I simply love my locality.

220.                  The postman

The postman is a low-paid government employee. He plays and important role in our daily life. He wears a kind of khaki uniform. He stars working in the morning. He works either in a village or in a town. In a village he has to serve out a longer area than in a town. He sorts letters, parcels, and money orders and delivers them to the respective addresses. He visits from house to house for hits purpose. When he delivers parcels, money orders or registered letters, he takes the signature of the addressee. A postman can make us hot happy and unhappy. When he brings letters of good news, we become happy. But he makes us sad when he hands over to us a letter of ill-news. After all, we cannot but admire a postman for his untiring service.

221.                  The prize giving ceremony of our school

The annual prize giving ceremony of a school is really happy and exciting one for the students and teachers. The last annual prize giving ceremony of our school was held on March 15, 2012. We decorated every corner of the school compound with green leaves, festoons and colored papers. Sufficient sitting arrangements were made for the guest, teachers and students. The function began with the national anthem just at 2 p.m. the local M.P. was the chief guest of the function. Our headmaster presided over the function. The formal ceremony began with the recitation from the holy Quran. Then the headmaster read out the annual report of the school some guest and teachers also made speeches. One of our teachers called out the names of the winners one by one. The chief guest gave away the prize. I won two prizes-one for long jump and the other for writing the essay. Then the chief guest made a short but instructive speech. The function came to an end with the vote of thanks. Rally the occasion was happy to all.

222.                  The role of our intellectuals

We are very proud of our intellectuals because they played a vital role in all activities of the country. Their contribution during our war of independence will ever be remembered. Then all the intellectuals of our motherland came forward to save the country. They inspired the common people of the country to free the country from the enemies. Even many of them laid down their valuable lives for the freedom of our country. But at present the country in passing through a great crisis. Corruption, hijacking, killing, terrorism and many other antisocial activities have pervaded in every sphere of the society. The standard of education has fallen sharply. Almost all of the colleges and universities have become mini cantonments which are full of mortal weapons. The rate of unemployment is increasing day by day. This ultimately leads the young people to commit many social crimes. The economy of western culture in every sphere should be brought in. It is high time the intellectuals stood beside the common people. They should hold their per against all the irregularities of the society. They can also give a guide line to the government as well as to the whole nation to bring about a happy, peaceful and prosperous future.

223.                  The significance of the shaheed minar

The central shaheed minar was built to make the memory of the martyrs immortal who laid down their lives in 1952 in the historical language for the cause of our mother tongue. The significance of the shaheed minar in our national life is very great. It symbolizes all the aspirations of Bengali identity and nationalism.  It has been designed to focus the language movement as the central concept of Bengali solidarity and unity for our national identity. The vertical lines of the design suggest the inner strength of the national identity. The vertical lines of the design suggest the inner strength of the nation and the four columns on both sides of the central structure suggest the balance and harmony of a united stand. Thus the shaheed minar is not a mere mausoleum but it symbolizes our national hope and inspiration.

224.                  The sports day I enjoyed

Our school name is Brachikondi High School. The annual sports competition just finished in our school. On the occasion of the day our school premises was decorated well. Our headmaster inaugurated the function just at 9:30 am. There were hundreds of spectators around the playground. The main events of the sports were races, high jump, long jump, skipping, javelin throw, discus throw, and pole events and got prizes in all events. I participate three games and win ( 1st position ) every games. The sports came to an by 4:30 pm. Then the prize giving ceremony started. The D.C. distributed prizes among the winners. It was a happy day for me.

225.                  The Sunset

The sunset in a cloudless sky is very charming to look at. The sun goes down at the end of the day. It sets down in the western horizon. It looks like a big plate of crimson red. The rays of the setting sun are no longer hot. They get soft and soothing. It is a brilliant show of colour the the western sky. Then the western sky looks splendid. The crimson red is prominently visible. The sunset scene in the river or in the sea looks splendidly charming. The poets get inspired by it. The bosom of the water looks purple. The sun seems to be sinking in the river or the sea. Darkness begins to come all over the world. The cow-boys come back with their cattle and the birds to their nests.

226.                  The usefulness of e-mail for students of Bangladesh

The world is getting so smaller and smaller with the blessing of science. Now a man from one part of the world can communicate with a person of another part of the world within a second. E-mail has made this process easier. E-mail. Communication is the latest invention in the communication system .it helps all classes of people. Students are much benefited from e-mail. But in Bangladesh this facility hasn’t reached all the students for want of computer. If the e-mail facilities can be given to all the students, they will get sufficient usefulness from it. They will be able to get important information from any library of any places both home and abroad. Then he will be able to do his library work without going to the library. The students will be able to discuss any of their difficult lessons with teachers sitting at home. He will also be able to discuss his difficult lessons with his friends. To increase general knowledge a student can communicate with the authorities of newspaper, radio and television. Besides, e-mail can help a student in his personal matters. Through e-mail he can easily contact with his friends and relatives. Thus e-mail is very useful for a student.

227.                  Tokai

A tokai is a small boy who lives in the street. He supports himself by begging or by collecting left over things and selling them. His way of living is very pathetic. He is uncared for. He is shelter less. He has no particular living or sleeping place. He sleeps on the street. He moves aimlessly on the street. Sometimes he is seen pushing carts, selling flowers or begging in the street to support himself.  He may have parents or not. He does not know the where about of his parents. His can to recollect the memories of his parents, brothers sisters and his native village. He cannot go to school for poverty. So he is deprived of the light of education. Sometimes he has to bear physical punishment. In fact he is deprived of all sorts of a child right. It is an irony of fate. We have forgotten that today’s child is tomorrow’s future. So not only the government but also all conscious people should take care of a tokai so that he can lead a decent and dignified life keeping his head above wants.

228.                  Traffic jam

Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities and towns in our country. It is one of the major problems. Every day the city people have to face this unbearable problem. The density of population is the main cause of traffic jam. The enormous increase in the number of buses, trucks, auto rickshaws  and rich shows is also responsible for this problem; moreover, the traffic control system is not developed in our country. The drivers want to drive their vehicles at their sweet will. Illegal parking of vehicles is also responsible for traffic jam. It causes untold sufferings to the movement of the vehicles and the passers-by. It kills our valuable time and our works are hampered. This problem can be solved by adopting some effective measures. Traffic rules should be imposed strictly. Well planned spacious roads should be constructed. Public awareness is also needed in his respect.

229.                  Tree plantation/Importance of tree plantation

Tree plantation means planting trees in large number. Trees are very important to us in many ways. We cannot think of our existence without trees. Trees convert a great deal of our food deficiency by providing fruits and vitamins. They supply timber for various uses. Trees prevent soil erosion. Many kinds of medicines are prepared from leaves, roots and barks of trees. Above all, they help us to keep ecological balance supplying oxygen. Generally trees are planted in July and august. They can be planted in read sides and in all educational institutions. But our trees and forests are not sufficient in proportion to our total land area. To preserve our environment we should plant more and more trees. Government should encourage the people for plantation by various media.

230.                  Truthfulness

Truthfulness is a great virtue. It means the virtue of speaking what is true and real. It is one of the most important qualities of human lite. Truthfulness helps a man to achieve success and honour. The man who speaks the truth in all affairs must be respected by others. True happiness lies in the habit of speaking the truth. Truthfulness may not bring us wealth but it can bring peace in our mind. A truthful man becomes a man of good character. Truthfulness helps a man to be regular, punctual, sincere and dutiful. It makes a man responsible to the society and to the country. He possesses a strong personality. He always remains strict is his morality. He never fears to speak what is true and just. He gets the high position in the society and he is honoured by even his enemies. All the great men were truthful in their speech. This habit helped them to be great. A truthful person is an asset of our society. So, we always should be truthful even in danger.

231.                  Unfair means in the examination

I do not support unfair means in the examination because it degrades the standard of education. I am against it because unfair means in the examination is a serious offence. Moreover, real education cannot be acquired by adopting unfair means in the examination. The nation will plunge into darkness if the students do not acquire true education. There are many reasons behind copying. First of all our education system is defective. Secondly the teachers do not teach the students in the class room well. Thirdly there are not sufficient trained teachers. Fourthly some students engage themselves in politics and idle away their time. Moreover, we find moral degradation is the main factors for copying in the examination. Besides, after liberation many schools and colleges have been set up on political ground. These institutions do not have any academic atmosphere. So the students of these schools and colleges cannot but adopt unfair means in the examination. In order to solve copying in the examination the govt. has taken some preventive measures. First of all the govt. is trying to raise public awareness through mass media. Recently the government has enforced a law that if any student if found copying in the examination hall, he will be expelled from the examination hall. If any invigilator is found helping any interchanged the examination in copying, they will also be punished.

232.                  Vegetable garden

Vegetable garden is a part of a garden or yard. We have a nice vegetable garden in our home. It is front of our kitchen. We have made fence all around there.  I like to work in our vegetable garden very much. The the morning and in the afternoon I take care of it. We eat much vegetable. They meet up our wants of vitamin. It saves a lot of money. We also sell some vegetables and earn money. Besides, a vegetable garden is a source of beauty and refreshment. So every family should have a vegetable garden.

233.                  Visit book fair

A book fair is a where different types of books are brought for sale and show. A book fair is usually held in the month of January and February. In our country it is held in almost all cities and towns. The largest book fair is organized Bangla academy on the occasion of the 21 February  The main purpose of a book fair is not sale but it offers a rare opportunity to assess the advancement made in publication of books. It helps to create new writers as well as new readers. It inspires people to form the habit of reading books. A book fair reminds us that books are our best companions. They change our outlook on life and widen our domain of knowledge; again we get these best friends at a cheaper rate from a book fair. In order to organize the fair a committee is formed. The committee makes all the arrangements to make the fair successful, some practical measures should be taken to make the fair successful. There should have arrangement of refreshment. Seminars and cultural programmes should be arranged. Moreover, artist security measures should be taken. The government should encourage the writers and the publihsers to publish creative books. Books should be sold at a cheap price.

234.                  Visit national mausoleum

On the occasion of the Independence Day I went to the national mausoleum situated at saver by BRTC bus in order to pay a visit. I saw a series of seven towers. The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters. Standing in front of the graves I bowed down my head in deep respect. I spent several hours there. The national mausoleum reminded me of the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs who out of their deep unalloyed patriotic love sacrificed their lives on the altar of patriotism in order to Snatch away the red rose of independence from the cruel from the cruel claws of the then Pakistani-occupationist force. It also reminded me of the overthrow of oppression and finally the triumph of justice. What impressed me much was the seven towering towers though built of concrete-symbolize the oceanic blood of the heroic souls.

235.                  Visitors

Visitors are those who visit their near and dear sons. Some visitors Visited Anwar’s house to meet his father. His father was not at home then. The visitors were seated in the living room. Anwar’s mother told him to have company with them until his father came. Suddenly Anwar felt embarrassed and shy, all his father’s visitors were adults in compared to Anwar. Anwar felt he had to say something interesting. He thought that many interesting things were talked in his school. He smiled at the visitors buyout he felt confused. He felts strange and couldn’t hinge of anything to say. So he said nothing. After a few minutes, his parents returned and Anwar was able to relax again. Nobody looked at him anymore and he could enjoy himself. Now he felt neither embarrassed nor shy, Anwar wanted to discuss his feelings with his mother some time. Because he still file confused about them.

236.                  Visit to Tajmahal

During the last autumn vacation. I paid a visit to the Tajmahal. I was impressed to see its beauty. Emperor Shahjahan had a deep and pure love for his dear wife mumtaz. Mumtaz passed away from the word. Shahjahan was overwhelmed with grief at the death of his beloved wife. He wanted to immortalize his wife’s memory. So his ardent love for his wife prompted him to build such an expensive building. It is made of fine white marble with inlays of colored marble. It has eight sides and many open arches. It rests on a platform or terrace of red sandstone. It has four slender white towers rising from the corners of the terrace. It has a large dome above the center of the building. The taj mahal is surrounded by a beautiful garden and there is along pool that stretches out in front of the building. One can see the beauty of the taj mahal in its reflection in the pool water. Visitors look at different times. Most people like it best it best on moonlit nights.

237.                  Waste management

Waste or rubbish is what we throw away every day. It includes everything from unwanted old cars to cigarette packets. As the amount of waste is growing rapidly all over the world and polluting the environment, the time has come to think about it very seriously. We cannot altogether get rid of our waste, but a proper management of it can certainly reduce it. If we think of burning management of it can certainly reduce it. If we think of burning, burying. Recycling and thus reducing our waste, we can use save our environment to a large extent. We can use some waste as fuel. We can use vegetable waste to make compost to improve our soil. In many countries it is now quite normal to collect old bottle and cans and recycle them. More and more companies should come forward to promote greater recycling and changes in consumption patterns to reduce the amount of rubbish and help people to save the environment .a proverb goes that a stitch in time saves nine. So we should do the right thing at the right moment because timely action brings for us great success and saves us from a lot of troubles. Moreover, we know prevention is better than cure. So it is high time to take proper steps and necessary measure to raise awareness about the problem of waste management.

238.                  Water

A substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas is a liquid substance. Water in one of the five elements, namely, earth, earth, fire, water and ether. It is a compound substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen. Pure water is colourless and tasteless. The main sources of water are the oceans, the river, the springs and the rains. Of these, the rain water is the purest of all. Water is life. No life is possible without water. Crops cannot grow without water. We take bath in water to clean our utensils and washing our clothes. The water that we drink must be pure. Impure water is full of germs and should not be drunk at all. So water should not be allowed to get polluted in any way.

239.                  Water hyacinths

Water hyacinths grow and thrive in water. Water hyacinths with their flowers look nice. They float on water. They are made into fertilizer. You can collect and dry them in the sun. The dried hyacinths are mixed with other things to make better fertilizer. Chairs’ tables, sofas are also made up from water hyacinths. Mr. Rehana Salam is laughing while showing them the furniture made of water hyacinths. The dried one can be used as fuel. Paper and other necessary articles can be made from water hyacinths.  Cows also eat water hyacinths as an alternative food to straw.

240.                  Water pollution in Bangladesh

When water is contaminated by poisonous thing is harmful to health, it is called water pollution. Life is another name of water. Water is our life-Savior. Water is used not only for drinking purposes but also for household works, agriculture and industrial works. Water is polluted through these purposes. People use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their agricultural fields and pollute water. Mills and factories pollute water by throwing wastage into it. Through chemical reaction of different elements from molls and factories water becomes polluted. Ship and boats throw human wastes, oil, and another wastes into the river and sea water and cause the pollution of water. Many people suffer from various diseases for water pollution. Such as cholera, dysentery, diarrhea etc. the ultimate result sometimes comes very destructive such as death of people. To save our own life, we should be careful of it. Alternative sources have to be found out immediately. Otherwise we must face great danger in life. Consciousness and co-operating are necessary in this respect.

241.                  What is Anthrax

Anthrax is a bacterial disease of graminivorous animal. The name of the bacteria is bacillus Anthrasis. Robert coke, a Grumman scientist and physician, discovered the bacteria in 1876. Animals living on grass like cow, goat, ewe, Horse etc. are directly attacked by this bacteria. The infected animal suffers from extreme fever. Severely infected animal dies within 24 to 48 hours. Cattle flesh is not the only way of anthrax attack. Human and sound animal are attacked by the saliva, blood, flesh, fur or stain of the sick animal. The bacteria attacks although three ways. Food, breath and skin are the ways. Three kinds of Anthrax are seen. These are skin Anthrax, lungs Anthrax and stomach anthrax. Last two are of the extreme level. Lungs and stomach anthrax is hardly found. Anthrax on skin results in pimple and bleeding of different parts of the body. Proper medicine can easily cure this. Anthrax is not a fatal disease. Lui pastor discovered the vaccine of anthrax in 1881. It is hundred percent curable. More over anthrax do not spread from man to man. So we should not be scarred of anthrax. The government has taken necessary steps to protect anthrax. Huge vaccination program has been taken. If the cattle are sound, we can eat the meat without hesitation. Moreover we should be careful too. We should cook the meat with proper heat.

242.                  What to do at the Eid Festival

Of all the Muslim festivals Eid is the greatest. On this very occasion, the Muslims of the whole world are filled with so much joy and happiness. There are two such occasions in the year. One of them is Eid-ul-Fitar and the other is Eid-ul-Azha. Every Eid day, I get up early in the morning. Firstly, I wash myself with my father and younger brother. Then I put on new clothes and sue some pure perfumes. Next, I go to the Eidgah to say prayers with my father. After, the prayer is over I embrace with my friends and say ‘Eid Mubarak”. It means “Wish you a happy Eid”. On this day, rich food is prepared in our house. I take various items of food. Many of our relatives come to visit us. I feed them. Finally, in the afternoon, I got out with my father to visit the National Museum and the Children Park. In the evening, I enjoy television programmes.

243.                  Winter

Winter is one of the six seasons. It is very cold. In this context, winter is one of the four seasons. The duration of this season is two months beginning from the middle of November and December, when the warm days finished, the winter came in Greece? The soft earth becomes hard and nothing can grow. The leaves dropped off the trees. The countryside looks are bad grey. Then it starts snowing the soft white snow covers the field. Mr. Ant stays inside the hole with its goods and stored crops.

244.                  Women contribution to the development of a country

The traditional role of women in our society is to become a mother. At home they are to do all sorts of household chores like cooking, washing, cleaning, harvesting etc. today women are playing important role in all spheres of life. They are no longer confined within the four walls of their parents or husbands house. They have come out of the kitchens and are working hand in hand with men in all the development programmes of teachers, administrators etc. they have been able to prove their worth. They not only do their household work but also work outside of their houses. They are contributing much to the economy of the country. Now it has come to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible keeping half of the population idle at home. So it needs no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of our country.

245.                  World mother language day/international mother language day

Mother tongue is a divine gift. From the holy Quran we come to know that the most merciful almighty has bestowed a mother tongue upon each and every caste, creed and colour. Mother tongue is, so important that the people of a country express their ideas, thoughts, feelings emotions etc. clearly through mother tongue. But it is an irony of fate that the then rulers of Pakistan tried to impose Urdu as mother tongue upon us instead of Bangla. But the people of our country rose their against this unlawful decision. Some of the heroic sons came forward and sacrificed their glorious life for the cause of our mother tongue on the 21^st February, 1952. Since then this day is called the shaheed dibash. Every year we remember this day with solemnity and pay them profound tribute. Now it is a great Language Day to be observed globally in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for establishing the rightful place of Bangla. It is a great tribute and glowing homage paid by the international community to the language martyrs of Bangladesh. The sacrifices of all the martyrs for championing the cause of their mother tongue have received now a glorious recognition by the people of the world.

246.                  Your parents

Persons who have given birth to us are parents. Everybody has come on this earth by the grace of his parents. So we are owed to them for our lives. My father is a farmer and my mother is a housewife. My father earns for our family and my mother manages the family affairs. They are very active and hard-working. My parents are very careful about us and they are terribly upset when we fall ill. They have brought us up with great care and love. They are very conscious about our education and they teach us at some. We have also got proper guide-lines from them. Their happiness knows no bound when we make any success. My parents are ideal parents. For all these we are fond of them and we are proud of our parents.

247.                  Your school

The name of our school is Brachikondi High School. It is in the district of Shariatpur. It is one of the best schools in the district. The school is a two-storied building with a large compound. There are twenty classrooms in our school. They are very neat and clean. Besides, there are the headmaster’s room, the teacher common room, the office room, the science laboratory and the geography museum. All the rooms are spacious and well – lighted. There is a very big hall in our school. The annual prize-giving ceremony and other social functions of our school are held in this hall. Our headmaster is an M.A.Ed. he is very kind to us. All other teachers are very good. There are six hundred students in our school. There is a nice play ground in front of school. Every afternoon we play there football, cricket and other games. The results of the S.S.C. examination of our school have all along been good. I am proud of being a student of such an ideal school.

248.                  Your favorite teacher

A teacher is an architect of a nation. Mijan is my favorite teacher. He is 30 years old. He is my English teacher. He in an M.A.Ed. he possesses some special qualities. He holds the attention and interest of the students. He is a clear speaker with good, strong, pleasing voice which is under his control. He makes lessons interesting to the student. He makes the student spell bound in the class. He discovers the treasure hidden inside the students. His methods of teaching are easy and lucid. Can make any grammatical problem easy. If any student fails to understand any grammatical problem he then and there helps the student to understand it. No student likes to miss his class. He is regular and punctual to his duties. So he is respected by all the student of our school. Other teachers also like him. For all his qualities he is my favorite teacher.

249.                  Tea paragraph

Tea is a kind of plant. Tea mainly grows in china, India, japan Indonesia and Ceylon. It grows on the slope of hills or hilly regions, it requires ex cassava rain water but the taint water must not stay at the root. Tea seeds are sown in a nursery in the rainy season. The tea plants grow twenty to thirty feet high in its wild state but they are not allowed to grow so high in the garden. They are pruned and allowed to grow from three to four feel high. There are four crops a year. The first plucking gives the best tea and the rest tea of inferior quality. The preparation of tea is not a hand work .black leaves are dropped in boiled water sugar and milk are also mixed. Thus a tasteful cup of tea is made.

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