Junior Scholarship Exam Preparation Model Test-2

December 7, 2025 Md. Rokon Uddin (Rumon)

Health is the condition of our body and mind. It may be good or bad. Good health means healthy body free from diseases. It is essential for everyone to lead a happy life. If we are not in good health, we cannot concentrate on any activity in our life.

A proverb goes, “Health is wealth.” It means health is equally valuable as gold or any other personal possessions. We may have vast wealth and property, but if we are not healthy we cannot enjoy them.

To keep ourselves healthy, we have to do certain things. We have to take a balanced diet. We must exercise regularly to keep our body fit for work.

There is an old saying:

“Early to bed and early to rise

Makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise.”

So we should not keep late hours. We should go to bed early at night and rise early in the morning. Peace of mind is another condition for good health. So we must not worry over small things of life. [Unit: 3; Lesson: 1 (B)]

Bengali Meaning / বাংলা অর্থ:

স্বাস্থ্য হলো আমাদের দেহ ও মনের অবস্থা। এটি ভালো বা খারাপ—দুই রকমের হতে পারে। ভালো স্বাস্থ্য মানে রোগমুক্ত, সুস্থ দেহ। সুখী জীবনযাপনের জন্য এটি সকলের জন্য অত্যন্ত প্রয়োজনীয়। যদি আমরা সুস্থ না থাকি, তাহলে জীবনের কোনো কাজেই মনোনিবেশ করতে পারি না।

একটি প্রবাদ আছে, “Health is wealth” অর্থাৎ স্বাস্থ্যই সম্পদ। এর মানে হলো স্বাস্থ্য ঠিক ততটাই মূল্যবান যতটা সোনা বা অন্য কোনো ব্যক্তিগত সম্পদ। আমাদের কাছে অনেক ধন-সম্পত্তি থাকতে পারে, কিন্তু যদি শরীর ভালো না থাকে তবে আমরা সেগুলোর আনন্দ উপভোগ করতে পারব না।

নিজেদের সুস্থ রাখতে হলে আমাদের কিছু কাজ করতে হয়। আমাদের পুষ্টিকর ও ভারসাম্যপূর্ণ খাদ্য গ্রহণ করতে হবে। শরীর ঠিক রাখতে নিয়মিত ব্যায়াম করা উচিত।

একটি পুরোনো প্রবাদ আছে—
“Early to bed and early to rise
Makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise.”

এর মানে আমরা দেরি করে জেগে থাকা উচিত নয়। রাতের বেলা দ্রুত ঘুমাতে যাওয়া এবং সকালে তাড়াতাড়ি ওঠা উচিত। মানসিক শান্তি ভালো স্বাস্থ্যের আরেকটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শর্ত। তাই আমাদের জীবনের ছোটখাটো বিষয় নিয়ে অযথা চিন্তা করা উচিত নয়।

Here are 100 Vocabulary Words with Bengali Meaning, Synonyms & Parts of Speech Identification.
Format: Word – (Part of Speech) – Bengali Meaning – Synonyms

1–25

Health – noun – স্বাস্থ্য – well-being, fitness
Wealth – noun – সম্পদ – riches, prosperity
Balanced – adjective – ভারসাম্যপূর্ণ – stable, proportionate
Diet – noun – খাদ্যাভ্যাস – food plan, nutrition
Exercise – noun/verb – ব্যায়াম; ব্যায়াম করা – workout, training
Condition – noun – অবস্থা – state, situation
Mind – noun – মন – brain, thoughts
Disease – noun – রোগ – illness, sickness
Essential – adjective – অত্যাবশ্যক – necessary, vital
Concentrate – verb – মনোযোগ দেওয়া – focus, attend
Activity – noun – কার্যকলাপ – action, task
Proverb – noun – প্রবাদ – saying, maxim
Valuable – adjective – মূল্যবান – precious, worthy
Possession – noun – সম্পত্তি – property, belongings
Enjoy – verb – উপভোগ করা – relish, appreciate
Certain – adjective – নির্দিষ্ট – specific, particular
Fit – adjective – সুস্থ/উপযুক্ত – healthy, suitable
Wise – adjective – জ্ঞানী – intelligent, sensible
Peace – noun – শান্তি – calmness, harmony
Worry – verb – উদ্বিগ্ন হওয়া – anxious, fret
Rise – verb – ওঠা – get up, ascend
Habit – noun – অভ্যাস – routine, custom
Maintain – verb – বজায় রাখা – preserve, continue
Practice – noun/verb – অনুশীলন, অনুশীলন করা – exercise, rehearse
Hygienic – adjective – স্বাস্থ্যকর – sanitary, clean

26–50

Prevent – verb – প্রতিরোধ করা – stop, hinder
Nutritious – adjective – পুষ্টিকর – healthy, wholesome
Fresh – adjective – সতেজ – new, pure
Regular – adjective – নিয়মিত – routine, consistent
Proper – adjective – সঠিক/উপযুক্ত – correct, appropriate
Energy – noun – শক্তি – power, vitality
Weak – adjective – দুর্বল – feeble, fragile
Strength – noun – শক্তি – power, force
Development – noun – উন্নয়ন – growth, progress
Habitual – adjective – অভ্যাসগত – regular, customary
Avoid – verb – এড়ানো – stay away, shun
Harmful – adjective – ক্ষতিকারক – dangerous, injurious
Junk food – noun – অস্বাস্থ্যকর খাবার – fast food, processed food
Sanitation – noun – স্যানিটেশন/পরিচ্ছন্নতা – hygiene, cleanliness
Mental – adjective – মানসিক – psychological, inner
Physical – adjective – শারীরিক – bodily, corporal
Motivation – noun – প্রেরণা – encouragement, inspiration
Habitual – adjective – অভ্যাসজাত – regular, routine
Maintain – verb – রক্ষা করা – keep, preserve
Necessary – adjective – প্রয়োজনীয় – essential, required
Properly – adverb – সঠিকভাবে – correctly, suitably
Healthy – adjective – সুস্থ – fit, sound
Environment – noun – পরিবেশ – surroundings, atmosphere
Prevention – noun – প্রতিরোধ – stoppage, restraint
Lifestyle – noun – জীবনযাপনপদ্ধতি – way of living

51–75

Overcome – verb – অতিক্রম করা – defeat, conquer
Routine – noun – নিয়মিত কাজ – schedule, practice
Stress – noun – চাপ – tension, strain
Relax – verb – আরাম করা – rest, unwind
Cure – noun/verb – আরোগ্য; আরোগ্য করা – remedy, heal
Treatment – noun – চিকিৎসা – therapy, medication
Suffer – verb – ভুগা – endure, undergo
Recovery – noun – সুস্থতা লাভ – healing, restoration
Awareness – noun – সচেতনতা – knowledge, realization
Freshness – noun – সতেজতা – purity, newness
Balanced diet – noun – সুষম খাদ্য – nutritious food
Nutrition – noun – পুষ্টি – nourishment, sustenance
Infection – noun – সংক্রমণ – contamination, virus
Immune – adjective – রোগপ্রতিরোধী – resistant, protected
Habitually – adverb – অভ্যাসবশত – regularly
Pollution – noun – দূষণ – contamination, impurity
Airy – adjective – বাতাস চলাচলযুক্ত – ventilated
Growth – noun – বৃদ্ধি – development, expansion
Satisfied – adjective – সন্তুষ্ট – pleased, content
Determination – noun – দৃঢ় ইচ্ছাশক্তি – resolve, firmness
Discipline – noun – শৃঙ্খলা – order, control
Improvement – noun – উন্নতি – progress, betterment
Responsibility – noun – দায়িত্ব – duty, obligation
Refresh – verb – সতেজ করা – energize, revive
Prevention – noun – প্রতিরোধ – avoidance, protection

76–100

Moderation – noun – সংযম – restraint, control
Addicted – adjective – আসক্ত – dependent, obsessed
Balanced lifestyle – noun – সুষম জীবনযাপন
Undisciplined – adjective – শৃঙ্খলাহীন – unruly, disorderly
Sincere – adjective – আন্তরিক – honest, genuine
Encouraging – adjective – উৎসাহমূলক – motivating, inspiring
Participate – verb – অংশগ্রহণ করা – join, engage
Awareness – noun – সচেতনতা – alertness, mindfulness
Disease-free – adjective – রোগমুক্ত – healthy
Wakefulness – noun – জাগ্রত অবস্থা – alertness
Interaction – noun – যোগাযোগ, আন্তঃপ্রক্রিয়া – communication
Social – adjective – সামাজিক – communal, public
Surroundings – noun – চারপাশ – environment, vicinity
Cleanliness – noun – পরিচ্ছন্নতা – hygiene, purity
Regularity – noun – নিয়মিততা – consistency
Vulnerable – adjective – দুর্বল/সংবেদনশীল – fragile, exposed
Immunity – noun – রোগপ্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা – resistance
Beneficial – adjective – উপকারী – helpful, useful
Outcome – noun – ফলাফল – result, consequence
Determined – adjective – দৃঢ়সংকল্প – resolute, firm
Habit-forming – adjective – অভ্যাস সৃষ্টি করে এমন
Sanitary – adjective – স্বাস্থ্যসম্মত – hygienic
Vital – adjective – অত্যাবশ্যক – essential, crucial
Early – adverb/adjective – তাড়াতাড়ি; প্রারম্ভিক – soon, initial
Bedtime – noun – ঘুমানোর সময় – sleep time

Here are 50 multiple-choice questions based on the provided text, complete with answers.

Questions:

According to the text, health is the condition of what?
a) Only our physical body
b) Only our mind
c) Our body and mind
d) Our social relationships
What does “good health” primarily mean?
a) Being wealthy
b) Having a healthy body free from diseases
c) Always being happy
d) Having lots of possessions
Why is good health essential, according to the passage?
a) To become wealthy
b) To lead a happy life
c) To own property
d) To work long hours
What happens if we are not in good health?
a) We can buy more things.
b) We cannot concentrate on any activity.
c) We will be unhappy forever.
d) We will sleep more.
The proverb “Health is wealth” suggests that health is…
a) Less valuable than money.
b) Only important for the poor.
c) As valuable as gold or personal possessions.
d) The only true form of wealth.
What can happen if we have vast wealth but poor health?
a) We can buy better health.
b) We cannot enjoy our wealth.
c) Wealth will improve our health.
d) We will be wise.
What is one of the things mentioned to keep ourselves healthy?
a) Eating only fruits
b) Taking a balanced diet
c) Working all the time
d) Avoiding exercise
Why must we exercise regularly, according to the text?
a) To become wealthy
b) To compete with others
c) To keep our body fit for work
d) To avoid sleeping
What does the old saying recommend for a healthy life?
a) Late to bed and late to rise
b) Early to bed and early to rise
c) Sleeping whenever you want
d) Working late at night
According to the rhyme, what three things does “early to bed and early to rise” make a person?
a) Healthy, sleepy, and rich
b) Healthy, wealthy, and wise
c) Hungry, angry, and tired
d) Wealthy, lazy, and smart
Based on the text, what does “keep late hours” mean?
a) Going to bed early
b) Waking up late
c) Going to bed late at night
d) Working in the evening
What specific sleep advice is given?
a) Go to bed late and rise late.
b) Sleep during the day.
c) Go to bed early and rise early.
d) Sleep for exactly 8 hours.
Besides physical health, what is another condition for good health mentioned?
a) Wealth
b) Peace of mind
c) Hard work
d) A high-paying job
How should we deal with small problems in life to maintain good health?
a) Worry about them constantly.
b) Ignore them completely.
c) We must not worry over them.
d) Discuss them with everyone.
What is the main idea of the entire passage?
a) Wealth is the most important thing.
b) The importance of good health and how to maintain it.
c) How to make money quickly.
d) The history of proverbs about health.
“Health may be good or bad.” This implies health is a…
a) Permanent state.
b) Matter of luck.
c) Variable condition.
d) Gift from birth.
Without good health, we cannot concentrate. This shows health affects our…
a) Financial status.
b) Mental focus and productivity.
c) Social popularity.
d) Physical appearance only.
The text compares health to wealth to emphasize its…
a) Monetary value.
b) Critical importance and value.
c) Ease of attainment.
d) Role in making money.
What should one combine with a balanced diet for good health?
a) Regular sleep
b) Regular exercise
c) Peace of mind
d) All of the above
The rhyme is used in the text to support the point about…
a) The importance of sleep routines.
b) How to get rich.
c) The value of education.
d) Eating breakfast.
Which of these is NOT directly stated as a way to maintain health?
a) Taking a balanced diet
b) Regular exercise
c) Going to bed early
d) Taking vitamins
The phrase “peace of mind” most closely means…
a) Being very intelligent.
b) A state of mental calmness.
c) Having no work to do.
d) Being alone.
What is the opposite of “free from diseases”?
a) Healthy
b) Unhealthy
c) Wealthy
d) Worried
What kind of text is this?
a) A fictional story
b) An instructional or informational essay
c) A poem
d) A news report
The ultimate goal of maintaining good health, as per the text, is to…
a) Live a long life.
b) Lead a happy and fulfilling life.
c) Impress others.
d) Avoid doctors.

(Questions 26-50 continue based on vocabulary, inference, and detail from the text)

What does “essential” mean in the context of the text?
a) Optional
b) Unnecessary
c) Very important and necessary
d) Expensive
“Vast wealth” means a…
a) Small amount of money.
b) Large amount of money and property.
c) Healthy body.
d) Wise mind.
The word “possessions” refers to…
a) Things that are owned.
b) Feelings of happiness.
c) Types of diseases.
d) Pieces of advice.
What does a “balanced diet” provide?
a) Only protein
b) Only carbohydrates
c) Proper nutrients in the right amounts
d) Expensive food
To “concentrate on” an activity means to…
a) Avoid it.
b) Pay full attention to it.
c) Pay for it.
d) Forget about it.
“Regularly” in “exercise regularly” means…
a) Once a year.
b) At fixed, frequent intervals.
c) Only when sick.
d) Very intensely.
What is meant by “keep our body fit for work”?
a) Make our body look muscular.
b) Ensure our body is capable and ready for tasks.
c) Only do work-related exercise.
d) Avoid work.
What is the implied meaning of “If we are not in good health, we cannot concentrate”?
a) Sick people are lazy.
b) Poor health directly hinders mental and physical performance.
c) Only healthy people are smart.
d) Concentration causes illness.
Based on the text, what is the relationship between health and enjoyment of wealth?
a) Health is unrelated to enjoyment.
b) Good health is a prerequisite for enjoying wealth.
c) Wealth automatically creates health.
d) Enjoyment leads to good health.
Which activity is contradicted by the text’s advice?
a) Eating vegetables
b) Jogging every morning
c) Staying up until 3 a.m. playing games
d) Trying to stay calm
“Worry over small things” is presented as something that harms…
a) Wealth.
b) Peace of mind and, therefore, health.
c) Physical strength only.
d) Our diet.
The text suggests that happiness is…
a) Dependent solely on wealth.
b) Impossible without being wise.
c) Closely linked to being healthy.
d) Only for those who rise early.
Which word best describes the author’s view of health?
a) Unimportant
b) Foundational (basic and essential)
c) Overrated
d) Easily achieved
The main purpose of the quoted proverb is to…
a) Decorate the text.
b) Argue that health is a type of money.
c) Use a common saying to emphasize a key point.
d) Show the author’s knowledge of proverbs.
What is the tone of this passage?
a) Humorous and mocking
b) Persuasive and advisory
c) Angry and critical
d) Sad and nostalgic
“Early to bed and early to rise” is recommended because it likely ensures…
a) More time to watch TV.
b) Sufficient and quality sleep.
c) That you will be wealthy.
d) You will never worry.
According to the text, what two main areas should we take care of?
a) Career and finances
b) Body and mind
c) Diet and sleep only
d) Property and possessions
The text is most likely written for…
a) Medical professionals.
b) A general audience.
c) Children under five.
d) Athletes only.
What does the word “vast” modify in the phrase “vast wealth and property”?
a) The size of the property.
b) The great amount of wealth.
c) The value of health.
d) The type of possessions.
An inference from the text is that good habits lead to…
a) Good health.
b) Instant wealth.
c) Never being sick.
d) Having no worries.
Which of these is a direct quote from the text?
a) “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
b) “You are what you eat.”
c) “Health is wealth.”
d) “Sleep is for the weak.”
The saying “Health is wealth” is an example of a…
a) Metaphor
b) Fact
c) Question
d) Instruction
What is the final piece of advice given in the passage?
a) Earn more money.
b) Do not worry over small things.
c) Eat more food.
d) Exercise twice a day.
Completing the sentence: “We may have vast wealth and property, but…”
a) we should donate it.
b) health is more fun.
c) if we are not healthy we cannot enjoy them.
d) property is hard to manage.
A good title for this passage would be:
a) The Pursuit of Wealth
b) The Importance and Maintenance of Good Health
c) How to Sleep Well
d) Proverbs and Their Meanings

Answer Key:

c) Our body and mind
b) Having a healthy body free from diseases
b) To lead a happy life
b) We cannot concentrate on any activity.
c) As valuable as gold or personal possessions.
b) We cannot enjoy our wealth.
b) Taking a balanced diet
c) To keep our body fit for work
b) Early to bed and early to rise
b) Healthy, wealthy, and wise
c) Going to bed late at night
c) Go to bed early and rise early.
b) Peace of mind
c) We must not worry over them.
b) The importance of good health and how to maintain it.
c) Variable condition.
b) Mental focus and productivity.
b) Critical importance and value.
d) All of the above
a) The importance of sleep routines.
d) Taking vitamins
b) A state of mental calmness.
b) Unhealthy
b) An instructional or informational essay
b) Lead a happy and fulfilling life.
c) Very important and necessary
b) Large amount of money and property.
a) Things that are owned.
c) Proper nutrients in the right amounts
b) Pay full attention to it.
b) At fixed, frequent intervals.
b) Ensure our body is capable and ready for tasks.
b) Poor health directly hinders mental and physical performance.
b) Good health is a prerequisite for enjoying wealth.
c) Staying up until 3 a.m. playing games
b) Peace of mind and, therefore, health.
c) Closely linked to being healthy.
b) Foundational (basic and essential)
c) Use a common saying to emphasize a key point.
b) Persuasive and advisory
b) Sufficient and quality sleep.
b) Body and mind
b) A general audience.
b) The great amount of wealth.
a) Good health.
c) “Health is wealth.”
a) Metaphor
b) Do not worry over small things.
c) if we are not healthy we cannot enjoy them.
b) The Importance and Maintenance of Good Health

Answer the following questions

Why is hygiene considered essential for maintaining good health? Explain with examples.
Describe how personal hygiene and environmental hygiene are interrelated.
“Hygiene is thought to be next to godliness.” Explain this statement in your own words.
What could be the consequences of neglecting hygiene in our daily life?
How can children develop the habit of maintaining proper hygiene from an early age?
Discuss how hygiene helps in preventing diseases and keeping people healthy.
In what ways can maintaining workplace hygiene improve productivity?
Why should we keep our home and surroundings clean? Describe briefly.
Explain how hygiene can contribute to building a healthy nation.
What steps can individuals and communities take to promote hygiene practices?

Read the following text and answer the questions 3 & 4

People’s music, also known as folk music, consists of tunes, lyrics, and knowledge passed down orally for generations. Over time, this music has evolved, closely tied to the way people live. Our agriculture, food, Cambodia hall reflected in these songs. Palligiti, Bhatiwali, Jari. Sari, Gambhira, Lalon Giti, Paalagan, and the songs of Hason Raja all embody the self-expression of the people. As the landscape changes, the music shifts too. In the hill tracts, you encounter music with the same role but expressed in the the diverse languages of the ethnic communities. The instruments used for folk music are crafted from materials found in the surroundings-animal skin, bamboo, and calabash are common examples. The sounds they produce are deeply connected to the land they come from. As people migrate to cities and villages transform, these traditional tunes are slowly fading. However, folk music still finds its place in mainstream films and music albums.

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মানুষের গান, যা লোকসংগীত নামেও পরিচিত, হলো এমন সুর, কথা এবং জ্ঞান যা প্রজন্মের পর প্রজন্ম মৌখিকভাবে প্রচারিত হয়েছে। সময়ের সাথে সাথে এই সংগীতের রূপ পরিবর্তিত হয়েছে এবং মানুষের জীবনযাপনের সাথে ঘনিষ্ঠভাবে যুক্ত থেকেছে। আমাদের কৃষি, খাদ্য ও কামরাঙার হলসহ জীবনযাপনের নানা দিক এই গানগুলোতে প্রতিফলিত হয়েছে। পল্লীগীতি, ভাটিয়ালি, জারি, সারি, গম্ভীরা, লালনগীতি, পালাগান এবং হাছন রাজারের গান—সবই মানুষের অনুভূতির প্রকাশ বহন করে।

ভূদৃশ্য পরিবর্তনের সঙ্গে সঙ্গে সংগীতেও আসে রূপান্তর। পাহাড়ি অঞ্চলে গেলে একই ধরনের লোকসংগীত পাওয়া যায়, তবে সেগুলো বিভিন্ন জাতিগোষ্ঠীর ভাষায় উপস্থাপিত হয়। লোকসংগীতে ব্যবহৃত বাদ্যযন্ত্রগুলো সাধারণত পরিবেশে সহজে পাওয়া উপকরণ দিয়ে তৈরি—যেমন পশুর চামড়া, বাঁশ ও লাউ দিয়ে তৈরি বাদ্যযন্ত্র। এসব থেকে উৎপন্ন সুর সেই ভূমির সঙ্গেই নিবিড়ভাবে জড়িত।

মানুষ শহরে বসবাস শুরু করা এবং গ্রাম পরিবর্তনের ফলে এসব ঐতিহ্যবাহী সুর ধীরে ধীরে হারিয়ে যাচ্ছে। তবুও লোকসংগীত আজও মূলধারার চলচ্চিত্র ও সংগীত album-এ তার স্থান ধরে রেখেছে।

Answers to the given passage fill-in-the-blanks (.5×5=2.5)

Folk music (a) consists of tunes and knowledge passed down orally for generations also is known as ‘people’s music’. With the passage of (b) time this music has evolved and become closely tied to the people’s (c) lifestyle. These songs (d) reflect our agriculture, food, ecology, seasons and rituals. The self-expression of the people (e) is seen in the songs of Palligeeti, Sari, Gambhira, Paalagan and the songs of Hason Raja.

Create more three passages for fill-in-the-blanks (each with 5 blanks)

Passage-1

Folk music is a traditional form of musical expression that comes from the heart of the (a) ________. It carries stories of joy and sorrow of common people. The instruments used are usually simple and made from (b) ________ materials. These songs have been passed down (c) ________ from generation to generation. They remind us of our cultural (d) ________ and identity. Today, folk music still influences modern (e) ________ and performances.

Blanks: (a) people/folk (b) natural/local (c) orally (d) heritage (e) music/song

Passage-2

Folk songs vary from region to region depending on geography, (a) ________, and lifestyle. In the river areas Bhatiyali songs are popular, while in the hilly regions songs are sung in (b) ________ languages. Folk musical instruments like ektara and dotara are often made of bamboo and (c) ________. The themes of these songs include nature, love, work and (d) ________. Although modern culture is growing, folk music still survives through festivals and (e) ________ media.

Blanks: (a) climate (b) diverse/different (c) animal skin (d) struggle/life (e) mass/modern

Passage-3

Many young people today are interested in learning folk music because it connects them to their (a) ________. Schools and cultural organizations arrange workshops to teach traditional (b) ________ and rhythms. Folk artists often perform in fairs and (c) ________ across the country. These performances help preserve the songs that are slowly (d) ________. If we do not value our tradition, future generations may lose this cultural (e) ________.

Blanks: (a) roots/culture (b) tunes (c) festivals/programmes (d) fading/disappearing (e) treasure/heritage

4. Write the Synonyms or antonyms of the words as directed in the brackets.

(a) consist (synonym) (b) oral (antonym) (c) evolve (synonym) (d) ritual (antonym) (e) reflect (antonym)

Read the following text and answer questions 5 and 6

When William Shakespeare was a small boy, no one could have guessed that he would become the most famous writer of all time. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and his plays have been performed in almost all the countries of the world. And yet, in spite of his fame, our knowledge of much of his life remains extremely limited. To begin with, his birthdate is assumed to be the 23rd April, 1564 and by tradition his birthday is celebrated on 23 April. But the exact date of his birth is unknown. Nor do we know very much about his childhood. We can only assume that he lived with his family in Stratford and went to the local Grammar School. At the age of eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway, a farmer’s daughter, who was eight years older than he was. They had three children during the next three years. From then on, there is a gap of about seven years in our information about William Shakespeare. According to some people, he became a sailor. Others say say that he had troubles with the police and had to leave Stratford and go to London to avoid arrest. What we know is that by 1592, he was a well-known actor and playwright. In 1594, he joined a new theatre company which performed at the Globe Theatre. The theatre was in the open-air and performances took place in the afternoon, if it did not rain! Of all his plays, the Tempest is said to be his greatest. It was finished in 1612 and is the last play he wrote. After writing it, he retired to Stratford, a rich and famous man. He lived there quietly until his death on 23 April, 1616, the same day as his traditional birthday.

Bengali Translation:

যখন উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ার ছোট ছেলে ছিলেন, তখন কেউ কল্পনাও করতে পারত না যে তিনি সময়ের সবচেয়ে বিখ্যাত লেখক হয়ে উঠবেন। তার বইগুলো অনুবাদ হয়েছে কয়েক ডজন ভাষায় এবং তার নাটকগুলো বিশ্বের প্রায় সব দেশে প্রদর্শিত হয়েছে। তবুও, তার খ্যাতি থাকা সত্ত্বেও, আমাদের তার জীবনের অনেক তথ্যের জ্ঞান খুবই সীমিত।

প্রথমেই বলা যায়, তার জন্ম তারিখটি অনুমান করা হয় ২৩শে এপ্রিল, ১৫৬৪ এবং প্রথা অনুযায়ী তার জন্মদিন ২৩ এপ্রিল উদযাপন করা হয়। কিন্তু তার সঠিক জন্মতারিখ জানা নেই। তার শৈশলক জীবন সম্পর্কেও আমরা খুব বেশি জানি না। আমরা কেবল ধরে নিতে পারি যে তিনি স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ডে তার পরিবারের সঙ্গে ছিলেন এবং স্থানীয় গ্রামার স্কুলে পড়াশোনা করেছিলেন।

অষ্টাদশ বছর বয়সে, তিনি আন্ন হ্যাথাওয়ে নামে একজন কৃষকের মেয়ের সঙ্গে বিয়ে করেছিলেন, যিনি তার থেকে আট বছর বড় ছিলেন। পরবর্তী তিন বছরের মধ্যে তাদের তিনটি সন্তান জন্ম নেয়। এরপর থেকে উইলিয়াম শেক্সপিয়ারের জীবন সম্পর্কিত আমাদের তথ্য প্রায় সাত বছর স্থগিত থাকে। কিছু মানুষ বলেন, তিনি নাবিক হয়েছিলেন। অন্যরা বলেন, পুলিশদের সঙ্গে ঝামেলা হওয়ায় তাকে স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ড ছেড়ে লন্ডনে চলে যেতে হয়েছিল।

যা আমরা জানি, ১৫৯২ সালের মধ্যে তিনি একজন সুপরিচিত অভিনেতা ও নাট্যকার হয়ে উঠেছিলেন। ১৫৯৪ সালে, তিনি একটি নতুন থিয়েটার কোম্পানিতে যোগ দেন, যা গ্লোব থিয়েটারে প্রদর্শনী করত। থিয়েটারটি খোলা আকাশের নিচে ছিল এবং যদি বৃষ্টি না হতো, তবে দুপুরে প্রদর্শনী হতো।

তার সমস্ত নাটকের মধ্যে, দ্য টেম্পেস্টকে তার সেরা নাটক হিসেবে ধরা হয়। এটি ১৬১২ সালে শেষ হয় এবং এটি তার শেষ নাটক। এটি লেখার পর তিনি ধনী ও বিখ্যাত হয়ে স্ট্র্যাটফোর্ডে অবসর গ্রহণ করেন। তিনি সেখানে শান্তভাবে বসবাস করেছিলেন এবং ২৩শে এপ্রিল, ১৬১৬ সালে মৃত্যুবরণ করেন, যা তার প্রথাগত জন্মদিনের সাথে একই দিন।

Based on the passage about William Shakespeare, here are 10 True/False questions with answers:

Shakespeare’s plays have been performed in almost all countries of the world.
Answer: True
The Globe Theatre was an indoor theatre.
Answer: False
Performances at the Globe Theatre were held in the afternoon if it did not rain.
Answer: True
Shakespeare retired to London after finishing The Tempest.
Answer: False
Shakespeare’s books have been translated into dozens of languages.
Answer: True
We know exactly what Shakespeare did during the seven-year gap in his life.
Answer: False
Shakespeare married a farmer’s daughter who was eight years older than him.
Answer: True
The Tempest is considered Shakespeare’s greatest play and his last one.
Answer: True
Shakespeare lived a quiet life in Stratford after retiring, despite being poor.
Answer: False
His exact birth date is unknown, but his birthday is traditionally celebrated on 23 April.
Answer: True

8.Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today. (any 4 out of 7)

(a) What does Hason Raja want to say through the song ‘Loke Bole Bole Re’?

(b) Why does Saju tell her mother to lay the quilt on her grave in the poem The Field of Embroidered Quilt?

(d) What emotions does the Poem “A Little Plant’ evoke in the reader?

(e) From your reading of the poem “Ode on Solitude’ What are the features of a happy life?

(d) What does the sentence ‘It was time to go’ signify in the poem ‘Something Told the Wild Geese’?

(g) What does the poet want to find in the greenery in the poem ‘Green Escape’?

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