Course (Part 798)

True. The boat was overcrowded and sank in mid-river.

False. There were no casualties; the passengers swam to the other side.

False. It means the number of people living in one square kilometre.

True. The text describes houses being built on fields and the disappearance of woodland.

False. Her marriage was called off, and she continued studying at Carmichael College.

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B. He saw that the first boat had too many passengers.

A. “No casualties” means nobody died or was seriously lost in the accident.

B. Construction reduces the land available for cultivation.

B. He involved teachers, students and community members to oppose the forced marriage.

B. English helps people from different linguistic backgrounds communicate.

1–C: Too full to safely receive more people.

2–A: The number of people per square kilometre.

3–D: Land suitable for growing crops.

4–B: A condition in which a person lacks paid work.

5–E: Workers with useful training and abilities.

Jamil described an incident that happened when he was in class 6, on a weekly bazar day. After sunset, many people carrying shopping bags and baskets wanted to cross a river. The weather was becoming dangerous: the wind was blowing from the north-west and black clouds were moving quickly. Although the boatman shouted, “No more, no more, please wait,” people continued to board the ferry. Because the boat was overloaded, it sank in the middle of the river. Fortunately, there were no casualties, because all the passengers managed to swim to the opposite bank. However, several people lost oil, salt, milk and other belongings. Jamil had waited for the next boat after noticing the overcrowding. The event teaches that safety instructions must be obeyed, especially during bad weather. Patience, self-control and responsible decision-making can prevent accidents and protect lives.

Population growth increases the demand for food, houses, roads, schools and employment. The problem becomes serious when the available land remains fixed. Agricultural land may be divided among growing families or occupied by houses, factories and roads. As a result, farmers have less space to grow crops, while the number of mouths to feed continues to rise. This imbalance may cause food scarcity and higher living costs. Housing pressure also encourages people to build unplanned settlements in fields, forests, hills and water bodies. Trees may be cut for fuel, furniture, cultivation or construction, and wetlands may be filled for buildings. These actions increase environmental damage, flooding and the loss of wildlife. The transcript suggests that better planning, efficient agriculture, population awareness and environmental protection are necessary. Development should provide homes and employment without destroying the natural resources required for future generations.

Lipi was a fourteen-year-old class-nine student from a poor rural family in Rangpur. Her father, a day labourer, found it difficult to support five children and arranged her marriage to Tara Mia, an illiterate widower. Although Tara Mia’s family was financially comfortable, Lipi did not want to leave school or surrender her future. She first spoke to her classmates and then to the Headteacher. The Headteacher organized a meeting involving teachers, students, the school managing committee and respected villagers. He explained that marriage at fifteen or sixteen could cause serious health hazards, early motherhood, the end of Lipi’s education and the destruction of her dreams. Most participants supported Lipi, so the marriage was called off. Later, she studied at Carmichael College. Her story teaches that children need protection, education and freedom of choice. It also shows that schools and communities can challenge harmful customs through awareness and collective action.

English is important because modern communication connects people across national and linguistic boundaries. Faster transport, telephones, the Internet and international business have made the world appear smaller. A hotel receptionist may need to welcome foreign guests, answer questions and explain services in English. A flight crew member may need to communicate with passengers and colleagues from different countries. Similar needs exist in tourism, banking, information technology, shipping, customer service and overseas employment. The lesson contrasts Raihan, who struggled in an English interview, with Sheela, who obtained a job because she could answer written and spoken questions in English. This comparison shows that academic success alone may not guarantee employment; practical communication also matters. Students should practise listening, speaking, reading and writing through classroom activities, newspapers, television, radio, computers and real-life projects. English should be learned as a working skill, not merely as an examination subject.

A community can begin by selecting one clearly defined village, neighbourhood or small part of a town. The group should identify the approximate area, perhaps by mapping its boundaries and measuring distances. It should then collect an estimate of the population from household records, local officials or a careful door-to-door count. The survey should also record occupations, unemployment, poverty, school attendance, housing conditions and access to transport or health services. Researchers must ask questions politely, protect privacy and avoid presenting guesses as exact facts. The findings can be organized in tables, percentages or simple charts. For example, students might compare the number of employed people with those seeking work or identify how many families live in crowded houses. Finally, the group should discuss causes and propose solutions such as skills training, planned housing, family awareness and improved public services. A small, honest survey helps citizens understand problems before suggesting practical action.

TRAVEL SAFELY BY FERRY
Check the weather before travelling. Never board an overcrowded boat. Listen to the boatman and wait for the next ferry when necessary. Keep children beside responsible adults. Carry essential belongings carefully and remain calm during an emergency. বাংলা: ফেরিতে নিরাপদে ভ্রমণ করুন। অতিরিক্ত যাত্রীসহ নৌকায় উঠবেন না এবং মাঝির নির্দেশ মানুন।

Student: Why are houses being built on crop fields?
Teacher: Growing families need more shelter, but unplanned construction reduces farmland.
Student: What can we do?
Teacher: We can support planned housing, small families, efficient farming and environmental protection.
Student: We should also survey our locality.
Teacher: Exactly; facts help us make responsible suggestions.

Dear Diary,
Today I feel relieved and hopeful. For several days I feared that my education and dreams would end because my marriage had been arranged without my consent. I spoke to my classmates and the Headteacher, and many teachers and villagers listened to my situation. They explained the health and educational dangers of marrying so young. The marriage has now been called off. My mother is happy, although my father still needs time to understand me. I want to study seriously and build a meaningful future. I have learned that asking for help is not weakness; it is courage.

If the population of our town doubled, transport would become more crowded and housing would become more expensive. Schools and hospitals might not serve everyone properly. More farmland, trees and water bodies could be destroyed for construction. Food, water and employment might become scarce. However, planned development, efficient public transport, skill training, environmental rules and responsible family planning could reduce these difficulties.

Interview ten residents from different professions. Record their age, education, occupation, ability to speak or write English and the situations in which they use it. Possible participants include a hotel worker, shopkeeper, nurse, teacher, computer operator and travel agent. Present the information in a table and calculate how many use English for customers, emails, online learning, travel or employment. Conclude by recommending a weekly speaking club and practical writing exercises.

When I entered a boarding school in Nepal, I missed my parents, familiar food and the quiet sounds of my village. During the first week, the hostel seemed crowded and unfamiliar. I wrote letters home and joined the school football team. Gradually, my roommates became close friends, and the homesickness became less painful. I learned that sharing feelings, keeping a routine and participating in activities can make a new place feel like home.

During our hometown harvest festival, the market shines with colourful cloth, paper flags and strings of lights. The air smells of sweet cakes, fried snacks and fresh straw. Drums beat beside the stage while children laugh near the decorated boats. Farmers wear clean traditional clothes and greet neighbours warmly. At sunset, the golden light falls across the field, and the entire village seems to celebrate its hard work together.

Count passengers during three different time periods, record the number of buses and note whether people wait in orderly lines. Interview passengers about delays, unsafe boarding and travelling on roofs or steps. Present the results in a bar chart and suggest more buses, queue barriers, clear announcements and strict enforcement of capacity rules.

Assign roles to a student, parent, Headteacher, health worker and community leader. The student explains her educational goal; the health worker describes health risks; the Headteacher discusses legal and educational consequences; the parent raises economic concerns; and the community leader proposes scholarships, counselling and delayed marriage. End with a shared commitment to protect the student.

Submit a labelled table, a short method section, two charts and a conclusion. A strong answer uses at least ten households, identifies limitations and gives three realistic suggestions.

Include the past condition, present changes, causes, effects and solutions. Mention houses, roads, fields, trees, water bodies, schools or markets, and use linking words such as however, therefore and as a result.

Possible jobs include hotel receptionist, flight attendant, tour guide, nurse, computer operator, customer-service officer, journalist, interpreter, export worker and software developer. For each, describe one speaking, reading or writing task.

would — The sentence describes an imagined condition.

People from different countries cannot learn every language, so they need a common language. English serves this purpose and helps international communication. It can be learned inside and outside the classroom through media such as radio, television, newspapers and computers.

Transport operators should enforce safe passenger limits and provide more vehicles during busy periods. Passengers should wait in orderly lines and obey safety instructions.