Have You Filled a Bucket Today; Question with Answer

New vocabulary: Take part – অংশ নেওয়া; Heavy heart – ভারাক্রান্ত হৃদয়, ব্যথিত হৃদয়; Tear – কান্না, চোখের পানি; Hug – জড়িয়ে ধরা; Wicked – দুষ্ট, খারাপ; Surprise – অবাক হওয়া, আশ্চর্য হওয়া; Narrator – বর্ণনাকারী; Explicitly – স্পষ্টভাবে, বিশদভাবে; Hatred – ঘৃণা; Display – প্রদর্শন করান, কিছু সাজিয়ে রাখা।

have you filled a bucket today question answer

5.1 Work in pairs. Read a survey on “Students’ favourite thing in school” given below. The survey was done on 53 students of class seven in “Anando Girls’ High School, Faridpur”.

The students were asked to answer the following question.
“What is your favourite thing in school?”

45 – Talking to friends
32 – Playing with friends
25 – Learning from teachers and friends
18 – Taking part in sports/ cultural programs/ study tour etc.
15 – Enjoying school tiffin

5.2 Now, discuss the following questions in pairs.
a. How many friends do you have in school?
Ans. I have four friends in school.

b. Who are your best friends?
Ans. The name of my best friend is Ratul.
Or, Ratul is my best friend.

c. Do you like to talk to your school friends?
Ans. Yes, I like to talk to my school friends. I enjoy their company a lot.

d. What do you usually discuss with your friends?
Ans. I discuss a lot of things with them. Usually, I talking to them about homework and sports.

e. Do you like to share your everyday stories with your friends?
Ans. Yes, I like it. I share all of my daily stories to them and they also share me about their stories.

f. “Life is nothing but stories” – Do you agree? Say something about it.
Ans. Yes, I agree that “Life is nothing but stories”. We will not live on forever but the stories about us will. When we are no longer in this world, the stories we leave behind will remind everyone of our memories.

5.3 Read the following story that Alifa experienced last week. Then, discuss one of your recent stories/experiences in groups. Later, share it with the whole class.

My Birthday Surprise!

Last Friday was my birthday. From midnight, I was waiting for the wishes of my best friends Pushpo, Subha, Tanha and Mritika. But nobody called or wished me. With a heavy heart, I went to bed. I felt so bad that my eyes filled with tears. The next morning, I got a message from Pushpo, “Please stop at my house on the way to school. I will go with you.” This message made it clear that everyone forgot my birthday. However, after getting ready, I left for school. When I entered Pushpo’s house, I saw all my friends. They hugged and wished me by saying “Happy Birthday!!”. I cut my birthday cake and had a lot of fun. I was really touched. This great moment turned my birthday into a special day.

অনুবাদ: গত শুক্রবার ছিল আমার জন্মদিন। মধ্যরাত থেকে আমি আমার ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধু পুষ্প, সুভা, তানহা ও মৃত্তিকার শুভেচ্ছার অপেক্ষায় ছিলাম। কিন্তু কেউ আমাকে কল করেনি বা শুভেচ্ছা জানায়নি। ভারাক্রান্ত মন নিয়ে আমি বিছানায় গেলাম। আমার এত খারাপ লাগলো যে আমার চোখ জলে ভরে গেল। পরের দিন সকালে আমি পুষ্পর কাছ থেকে একটি বার্তা পেয়েছি, ‘দয়া করে স্কুলে যাওয়ার পথে আমার বাড়িতে থামবে। আমি তোমার সাথে যাব।’ এই বার্তাটি স্পষ্ট করে দিয়েছে যে, সবাই আমার জন্মদিন ভুলে গেছে। যাই হোক, প্রস্তুত হয়ে স্কুলের উদ্দেশ্যে রওনা দিলাম। পুষ্পর বাড়িতে ঢুকে দেখি আমার সব বন্ধু। তারা আমাকে জড়িয়ে ধরে ‘শুভ জন্মদিন!’ বলে শুভেচ্ছা জানায়। আমি আমার জন্মদিনের কেক কেটে অনেক মজা করলাম। আমি সত্যিই আবেগি হয়েছিলাম। এই চমৎকার মুহূর্তটি আমার জন্মদিনটিকে একটি বিশেষ দিনে পরিণত করেছে।

One of your recent stories/experiences:
I am Meena. Last year I was in class six. It was the night before my annual exam results. I was very worried. I couldn’t sleep all night wondering what the result would be. I was just praying at night to get good results in the exam. The next morning I went to school scared. As everyone’s results were being announced in the school hall, I was filled with dread. Suddenly my name was announced on the mic and they told that I had secured the highest marks in the annual exam and obtain first place. Hearing this I lost myself for a while. I started to feel quite thrilled by the applause from my classmates and teachers. This day is one of the most memorable days of my life. I’ll never forget this day.

অনুবাদ : আমি মীনা। গত বছর আমি ষষ্ঠ শ্রেণিতে ছিলাম। এটা ছিল আমার বার্ষিক পরীক্ষার রেজাল্ট দেওয়ার আগের রাত। আমি খুবই দুঃশ্চিন্তাগ্রস্থ ছিলাম। ফলাফল কেমন হবে এই চিন্তায় আমি সারারাত ঘুমাতে পারিনি। আমি শুধু রাত জেগে প্রার্থনা করছিলাম, যাতে করে পরীক্ষা ভালো ফলাফল করতে পারি।পরেরদিন সকালে আমি ভয়ে ভয়ে স্কুলে গেলাম। যখন স্কুলের হলরুমে সকলের ফলাফল ঘোষণা করা হচ্ছিল, আমার মনে ভীষণ ভয় কাজ করছিল। হঠাৎ মাইকে আমার নাম ঘোষণা করা হল এবং বলা হল আমি বার্ষিক পরীক্ষায় সর্বোচ্চ নম্বর পেয়ে প্রথম স্থান অর্জন করেছি। এটা শুনে আমি কিছুক্ষণের জন্য নিজেকে হারিয়ে ফেলেছিলাম। আমার সহপাঠি এবং শিক্ষকদের হাতে তালিতে আমি বেশ রোমাঞ্চিত অনুভব করতে লাগলাম। এই দিনটি আমার জীবনের অন্যতম স্মরণীয় দিন। আমি এ দিনটি কখনোই ভুলতে পারব না।

have you filled a bucket today question answer

5.4 Now, ask and answer the following questions in pairs/groups. If needed read the units “A Fresh Pair of Eyes” and “Four Friends” from the English Book, Class Six.

(a) Do you think “My Birthday Surprise” is a story?

(b) What are the features of a story you have found in the story “My Birthday Surprise”?

(c) What is the features of a story you have found in the story “My Birthday Surprise”?

(d) What do you love most about the story?

(e) If you want to rewrite this story, what are the changes you want to bring? Write and share with the whole class.

Answer:

(a) Yes, I think it is a story.

(b) Well …… I have found almost all the features of a story like the beginning, the end, characters, incidents, time, place, etc. in the story “My Birthday Surprise.”

(c) The theme of the story is “Friends, always value friendship.’

(d) The last part of the story has attracted my attention. The friends keep their emotion private and arrange everything to celebrate Alifa’s birthday with grandeur.

(e) I would arrange a birthday party. I would request my mother to tell my father about the celebration. I would invite my friends and relatives to join the party. I would ask them not to bring any gifts. I would serve dinner for all. Of course, I would take some photographs of the party.

Additional Task:
a. What are the characteristics of a story?
Ans. A story has a beginning and an end, character/characters, time, place, incident, and theme. These characteristics make a story different from a poem or an essay.

b. Write 2/3 differences between a story and a poem.
Ans. Differences between a story and a poem are given below:
Story:
1. A story is a prose written longer and in dialogue.
2. A story has a well beginning, a creative ending, and description of the subject.
3. A story gives us a clear idea about the thoughts and feelings of the writer.

Poem:
1. A poem is a type of song that’s written in rhymes
2. A poem does not have a specific beginning, but has a colourful ending either happy, or sad.
3. Poem is the way to express our feelings in a short description through creative formation of sentences.

c. What is the “Theme” of a story?
Ans. A theme is an important idea that is taken from a story. It’s not the plot or the summary, but something a little deeper. A theme links a big idea between the reader’s thinking and the story.

d. How do you write the theme of a story?
Ans. To write a theme of a story, first I read the story carefully. Then I try to understand about the plot, characters and incidents. Then I write the theme according to the story.

e. Write one of the themes of the story “A Fresh Pair of Eyes” or “Four Friends”.
Ans.

A Fresh Pair of Eyes

Abundance and prosperity alone cannot bring happiness in human life. Rather, we can be happy in life even with little wealth. Everyone should help each other to make life more enjoyable. If we help each other, our daily tasks become much easier. Also it helps to maintain cordial relationship with everyone.

অনুবাদ: শুধুমাত্র প্রাচুর্য আর সমৃদ্ধিই মানবজীবনে সুখ আনতে পারে না। বরং অল্প সম্পদের মধ্যে থেকেও আমরা জীবনে সুখি হতে পারি। সকলের উচিত একে অন্যকে সাহায্য করে জীবনকে আরো বেশি উপভোগ্য করে তোলা। আমরা যদি একজন অন্যজনকে সাহায্য করি, তাহলে আমাদের প্রতিদিনকার কাজগুলো অনেক সহজ হয়ে যায়। পাশাপাশি এটি সকলের সাথে সৌহার্দপূর্ণ সম্পর্ক বজায় রাখতে সাহায্য করে।

5.5 Read the note to know more about the characteristics of a story in pairs/groups.
Ans. The Three important characteristics of a story are Characters, point of narration and central theme.

A. Character of a Story:

A character can be a person, animal or object/ thing that plays a role in a story. A story must have at least one character. But most stories have several characters. in a story, there are different types of characters.

The main character of a story is called the “Protagonist”. Usually, a protagonist”. Usually, a protagonist is shown to be polite, friendly, kind, brave, etc. For example, Alifa is the protagonist or main character of the story “My Birthday Surprise!”.

The main opponent of the protagonist is called the “Antagonist.” He/ she works against the protagonist. For example, Cinderella’s wicked Septmother is the antagonist of the antagonist of the story of “Cinderella”.

B. Point of View (POV)

The point of view of a story tells us who is telling the story. Sometimes a character tells the story. It’s the first-person POV. You will get a lot of “I”, “me” and “we” in the first-person point of view. Example sentences – I wanted to give a surprise. He told me to go to the field etc.

When the story is told by a narrator to the reader, it is called the second person POV. You will notice a lot of “you”, “your”, and “yours” in second person POV. Example sentences- “You have lots of friends but you like to spend more time with your grandma.” In the third person point of view, a narrator from outside of the story tells the story. You will get a lot of “he”, “she”, “it”, and “they” at this POV. Example

sentences – “Whatever he said, was said well; and whatever he did, done gracefully.”

C. Central Theme:

The theme of a story is a message the writer wants to give the readers. In a story, you may find more than one theme. The central theme of a story is the lesson that the author wants you to learn. The author does not tell it in the story explicitly. You have to understand it. For that, you have to observe the characters, their activities and the results of their activities. When you will write the theme of a story, remember the following things:

• Write a complete sentence, not a word.
• Don’t write any character’s name of the story.
• And finally, the theme of the story will be true for everyone.

For example, the theme of the story ‘A Liar Cowboy’ may be ‘If you lie you will lose the trust of people.’

5.6 Read the story “My Birthday Surprise” again and identify the following three characteristics of the story in pairs/groups. Write the answers in the given table.

The characters:
Pushpo, Subha, Tanha, Mritika and Alifa herself.

Point of view:
First-person point of view

Central theme:
Never lose your hope.
Or, A big surprise from best friends that someone expect.

5.7 Read the story “Have You Filled A Bucket Today?”. And in pairs/groups, do the activity it follows.
Ans. Read the story, ‘Have You Filled a Bucket Today?’ by Carol MacCloud.

5.8 Discuss the word meanings in pairs/groups. Then, write your sentence using the word next to it.
See the answer sheet.

5.9 Read the story again and write “T” for true sentences and “F” for false sentences.
a. We all have buckets with us. T
b. We need our family, friends and neighbours to fill our buckets. T
c. A bucket filler makes fun of others. T
d. A bucket dipper always does good things to others. F
e. When you fill your friend’s bucket, you fill your own bucket too. T
f. Only old people can fill their buckets. T
g. We need a bucket filler, not a bucket dipper to make a peaceful country.

 

Class: 7, Subject: English, Chapter wise exercise
Chapter 5: Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

New vocabulary

Take part  অংশ নেয়া
Heavy heart  ভারাক্রান্ত হৃদয়
Tear কান্না
Hug বিশাল
Wicked ধূর্ত
Surprise অবাক
Narrator বর্ণনাকারী
Explicitlyস্পষ্টভাবে

Hatred ঘৃণা
Display প্রদশন

5.1 Work in pairs. Read a survey on “Students’ favourite thing in school” given below. The survey was done on 53 students of class seven in “Anando Girls’ High School, Faridpur”. The students were asked to answer the following question. “What is your favourite thing in school?” Number of Students Students’ answer (Attraction)

45 Talking to friends
32 Playing with friends
25 Learning from teachers and friends
18 Taking part in sports/ cultural programs/ study tour etc.
15 Enjoying school tiffin
5.2 Now, discuss the following questions in pairs.
a. How many friends do you have in school?
Ans. I have four friends in school.
b. Who are your best friends?
Ans. The name of my best friend is Ratul.
Or, Ratul is my best friend.
c. Do you like to talk to your school friends?
Ans. (…)

5.3 Read the following story that Alifa experienced last week. Then, discuss one of your recent
stories/experiences in groups. Later, share it with the whole class.
My Birthday Surprise!

Last Friday was my birthday. From midnight, I was waiting for the wishes of my best friends
Pushpo, Subha, Tanha and Mritika. But nobody called or wished me. With a heavy heart, I went to
bed. I felt so bad that my eyes filled with tears. The next morning, I got a message from Pushpo,
“Please stop at my house on the way to school. I will go with you.” This message made it clear that
everyone forgot my birthday. However, after getting ready, I left for school. When I entered
Pushpo’s house, I saw all my friends. They hugged and wished me by saying “Happy Birthday!!”. I
cut my birthday cake and had a lot of fun. I was really touched. This great moment turned my
birthday into a special day.

One of your recent stories/experiences:
I am Meena. Last year I was in class six. It was the night before my annual exam results. I was very worried. I couldn’t sleep all night wondering (…)
5.4 Now, ask and answer the following questions in pairs/groups. If needed read the units “A
Fresh Pair of Eyes” and “Four Friends” from the English Book, Class Six.
a. What are the characteristics of a story?
Ans. (…)