Textual Dictionary
Unit Six
Leisure
Leisure
Every word below is taken from this chapter, and the meanings are given in English.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | free time used for rest or enjoyment | free time (time for relaxation) spare time (available time) | study (learning) work (an activity that requires effort) | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. Leisure activities can take place in both cities and villages. |
| stare (steə) | to look at something for a long time | look (watch) see (notice with the eyes) | — | We have no time to stand and stare. We do not have time to stand and look carefully. |
| boughs (baʊz) | large branches of a tree | branches (parts of a tree) limbs (large tree branches) | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. There is no time to stand under the large branches. |
| streams (striːmz) | small narrow rivers or flowing water | rivers (flowing water) watercourses (natural flows of water) | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. The poem describes shining streams. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | giving all one's attention to something | focused (giving attention) absorbed (deeply interested) | distracted (unable to focus) uninterested (not interested) | Some children are often glued to computers. Some children give all their attention to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | to transfer information to a computer system | transfer (move information) send (move information to another place) | download (copy information from a system) remove (take away) | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. Some children share updates by transferring posts and pictures to the internet. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | to copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk | copy (make another version) transfer (move information) | upload (send information to a system) delete (remove information) | Some children download games to play on computers. Some children copy games onto their computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | the act of leaving a place | leaving (going away) going (moving away) | arrival (coming to a place) return (coming back) | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. The time of leaving was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | containing nothing or nobody | vacant (not occupied) unoccupied (not being used) | full (containing as much as possible) occupied (being used) | The compartment was half empty. Half of the compartment had no passengers. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | calm and free from worry | calm (peaceful) comfortable (at ease) | excited (very eager) worried (anxious) | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. Everybody felt calm during the family gathering. |
| glimpse (ɡlɪmps) | a very short look at something | glance (a quick look) look (an act of seeing) | — | Each glimpse of the river was gone forever. Each short look at the river lasted only briefly. |
Total words: 11
1. How to Use This Sheet
- Read the chapter first and notice how each word is used in context.
- Cover the meaning column and test yourself before checking the answer.
- Read the pronunciation aloud and practise saying each word clearly.
- Compare the synonyms and antonyms to understand differences in meaning.
- Use the example sentences as models for your own writing practice.
- Review the key points after studying the dictionary table.
Textual Dictionary
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. |
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch; see | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| boughs (baʊz) | Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | Calm and free from worry. | calm; comfortable | excited; worried | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. |
| glimpse (ɡlɪmps) | A very short look at something. | glance; look | — | Each glimpse of the river was gone forever. |
Total words: 11
◆ Key Points
- Leisure means free time used for rest or enjoyment.
- Leisure activities may take place in both cities and villages.
- The poem presents standing and staring as ways of enjoying nature.
- Boughs are the large branches of trees.
- Streams are small, narrow rivers or areas of flowing water.
- Being glued to a computer means giving all one's attention to it.
- Uploading sends information to a computer system, while downloading copies information from one system to another.
- Departure means leaving a place, while arrival means coming to a place.
- An empty compartment contains no passengers in the unused part.
- Relaxed describes a calm feeling during an enjoyable family gathering.
- A glimpse is only a very short look at something.
2. Key Words - Main Table (1-15)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses | — | Streams full of stars appear in the poem. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| messages (ˈmesɪdʒɪz) | Information sent from one person to another. | updates; information | — | Children can share messages online. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| printout (ˈprɪntaʊt) | A printed copy of information or a text. | copy; document | — | She took a printout of the poem. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | Calm and free from worry. | calm; comfortable | excited; worried | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. |
| laugh (lɑːf) | To make a sound that shows amusement. | giggle; smile | cry; weep | They were talking, laughing and joking. |
| one's head off (hed ɒf) | Very loudly or with great amusement. | loudly; heartily | quietly; silently | The funny jokes made them laugh their heads off. |
| selfish (ˈselfɪʃ) | Thinking only about oneself and not others. | self-centred; greedy | kind; generous | The story is about a selfish giant. |
| giant (ˈdʒaɪənt) | A very large or powerful person. | large person; huge figure | dwarf; small person | The children played in the Giant's garden. |
| gruff (ɡrʌf) | Rough and unfriendly in manner or voice. | harsh; rough | gentle; pleasant | He spoke in a very gruff voice. |
Total words: 15
✦ Key Points
- To stare means to look at something for a long time.
- Streams are small, narrow rivers or areas of flowing water.
- Being glued to a computer means giving all one's attention to it.
- Uploading sends information to a computer system.
- Downloading copies data from a computer system or onto a disk.
- Departure means leaving a place, while arrival means coming to a place.
- An empty compartment contains no passengers or other occupants.
- A printout is a printed copy of information or a text.
- Relaxed describes a calm feeling free from worry.
- The expression laugh one's head off means to laugh very loudly.
- A selfish person thinks mainly about himself or herself.
- A gruff voice sounds rough and unfriendly.
3. Key Words - Main Table (16-30)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| routine (ruːˈtiːn) | A regular pattern of activities. | schedule; programme; plan | irregularity; disorder | Zishan’s daily routine includes school, study and free time. |
| relatives (ˈrelətɪvz) | Members of one’s family. | family; relations; kin | strangers; outsiders | Often Zishan goes to visit his relatives with his parents. |
| recite (rɪˈsaɪt) | To say a poem or passage aloud from memory. | repeat; say aloud; narrate | forget; conceal | The students read aloud and recite the poem. |
| squirrels (ˈskwɪrəlz) | Small animals that hide nuts in trees or grass. | animals; rodents | — | The poet wonders where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. |
| daylight (ˈdeɪlaɪt) | Natural light during the day. | sunlight; day; sunshine | darkness; night | The poem describes streams full of stars in broad daylight. |
| scenery (ˈsiːnəri) | The natural features seen in a place. | landscape; view; surroundings | — | Julie found similarities between the poem and the real scenery. |
| similarities (ˌsɪməˈlærətiz) | Features that are alike or nearly the same. | likenesses; resemblances; matches | differences; contrasts | Julie found similarities between the poem and real scenery. |
| compartment (kəmˈpɑːtmənt) | A separate section of a train. | coach; section; carriage | whole; entirety | The children got into a first-class compartment. |
| timetable (ˈtaɪmteɪbəl) | A list showing planned times of journeys or events. | schedule; programme; calendar | — | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| grandparents (ˈɡrænpeərənts) | The parents of one’s mother or father. | grandmother and grandfather; elders | grandchildren; children | Zishan and Julie were going to see their grandparents. |
| tournament (ˈtʊənəmənt) | A competition involving several teams or players. | competition; contest; championship | cooperation; peace | Jahid played for his school in the Upazila Inter-School Tournament. |
| sprint (sprɪnt) | A short, fast race. | race; dash; run | walk; rest | Shima won the first prize for the 100 metre sprint. |
| playground (ˈpleɪɡraʊnd) | An open area where children play sports or games. | playing field; sports ground; field | indoors; classroom | There was no playground in Zishan’s school. |
| gathering (ˈɡæðərɪŋ) | A meeting of people for a shared activity. | meeting; assembly; group | separation; departure | The family gathering went on far into the night. |
Total words: 15
◆ Key Points
- Zishan’s routine shows how school, study, homework, television and free time fit into one day.
- Visiting relatives is one of the activities Zishan does on Fridays.
- To recite a poem means to say it aloud, often from memory.
- The poem Leisure presents squirrels hiding their nuts in grass.
- Daylight means the natural light present during the day.
- Scenery refers to the natural views seen from a place or moving train.
- Similarities are features that two things share.
- A compartment is a separate section of a train.
- A timetable shows the planned time of a train’s departure.
- A tournament is a competition involving different teams or players.
- A sprint is a short race run at high speed.
- A playground is a place where children can take part in games and sports.
- A family gathering brings family members together for conversation and enjoyment.
4. Subject Terms and Definitions
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. |
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch; gaze | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| boughs (baʊz) | Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses; flows | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. |
| glued to (ɡluːd tuː) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused on; absorbed in; fixed on | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send; post | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer; save | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going; exit | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied; blank | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | Calm and free from worry. | calm; comfortable; peaceful | excited; worried; tense | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. |
| glimpse (ɡlɪmps) | A very short look at something. | glance; brief look; sight | — | Each glimpse of the river was gone forever. |
Total terms: 11.
◆Key Points
- Leisure means free time used for rest or enjoyment.
- Leisure activities may take place in both cities and villages.
- To stare means to look at something for a long time.
- Boughs are the large branches of trees.
- Streams are small, narrow rivers or areas of flowing water.
- Being glued to a computer means giving all one's attention to it.
- Uploading sends information to a computer system.
- Downloading copies data from a computer system or onto a disk.
- Departure means leaving a place, while arrival means coming to a place.
- An empty compartment contains no passengers in the unused part.
- Relaxed describes a calm feeling during an enjoyable family gathering.
- A glimpse is only a very short look at something.
5. Words in Context
Read the passage carefully and notice how the highlighted words are used. The words connect ideas about free time, nature, technology, travel and enjoyment.
During their leisure time, the children walked beside the river. They stopped to stare at the tall trees and the boughs above them. The streams seemed to shine in the daylight. Later, some children became glued to computers; they wanted to upload pictures and download games. Before the train's departure, they found an empty compartment and felt relaxed while looking through the window.
Use the table to review each word. Compare the related words and the opposite meanings, then read the example sentence aloud.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. These activities give people time for rest and enjoyment. |
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch; gaze | — | We have no time to stand and stare. The children stopped to stare at the trees. |
| boughs (baʊz) | Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. The boughs spread over the path. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses; flows | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. We watched the streams flowing through the landscape. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. They gave all their attention to the computer screen. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send; post | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. They upload information to a computer system. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer; save | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. They copy the games onto their computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going; exit | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. The family waited for the train's departure. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied; blank | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. Some seats in the compartment were unoccupied. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | Calm and free from worry. | calm; comfortable; peaceful | excited; worried; tense | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. The family enjoyed a calm evening together. |
6. Exercise 1 - Match the Meaning
Match each word in Column A with its correct meaning in Column B. Write the letter of the correct meaning beside each word.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. leisure (ˈliːʒə) Answer: ______ |
F. To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. |
| 2. stare (steə) Answer: ______ |
I. The act of leaving a place. | look; watch; see | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| 3. boughs (baʊz) Answer: ______ |
C. Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. |
| 4. streams (striːmz) Answer: ______ |
J. Calm and free from worry. | rivers; watercourses | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. |
| 5. glued (ɡluːd) Answer: ______ |
A. Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| 6. upload (ʌpˈləʊd) Answer: ______ |
H. Containing nothing or nobody. | transfer; send | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| 7. download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) Answer: ______ |
D. To look at something for a long time. | copy; transfer | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| 8. departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) Answer: ______ |
G. To transfer information to a computer system. | leaving; going | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| 9. empty (ˈempti) Answer: ______ |
B. Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | vacant; unoccupied | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| 10. relaxed (rɪˈlækst) Answer: ______ |
E. Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | calm; comfortable | excited; worried | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. |
Answer Key
1. E 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A
6. G 7. F 8. I 9. H 10. J
1. E 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A
6. G 7. F 8. I 9. H 10. J
7. Exercise 2 - Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words from the word bank.
Word bank: departure, streams, relaxed, upload, boughs, leisure, empty, stare, download, glued
- Zishan uses his free time for study and other ______ activities.
- The poet says that we have no time to stand and ______.
- The children looked at the large ______ of the trees.
- The poem describes ______ full of stars.
- Some children are often ______ to computers.
- Children can ______ posts and pictures online.
- They may ______ games to play on computers.
- The family checked the train's ______ time.
- The compartment was half ______.
- Everybody felt ______ during the family gathering.
Answer Key
1. leisure 2. stare 3. boughs 4. streams 5. glued
6. upload 7. download 8. departure 9. empty 10. relaxed
Worked Example Series
Ex. Complete: The poem describes ______ full of stars.
Sol: The clue is the natural flowing water described in the poem.
Answer = streams
Ans. The poem describes streams full of stars.
Answer = streams
Ans. The poem describes streams full of stars.
Ex. Complete: Some children are often ______ to computers.
Sol: The clue means giving all one's attention to something.
Answer = glued
Ans. Some children are often glued to computers.
Answer = glued
Ans. Some children are often glued to computers.
Ex. Complete: The compartment was half ______.
Sol: The sentence describes a compartment with some unused seats.
Answer = empty
Ans. The compartment was half empty.
Answer = empty
Ans. The compartment was half empty.
Ex. Complete: Everybody felt ______ during the family gathering.
Sol: The clue describes a calm feeling free from worry.
Answer = relaxed
Ans. Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering.
Answer = relaxed
Ans. Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering.
8. Exercise 3 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Study the following words from the chapter. The meanings, synonyms, antonyms and examples will help you understand their use.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. |
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch; see | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| boughs (baʊz) | Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | Calm and free from worry. | calm; comfortable | excited; worried | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. |
Total words: 10
Exercise
Write a synonym or antonym as directed.
- Write a synonym of leisure.
- Write a synonym of stare.
- Write a synonym of boughs.
- Write a synonym of streams.
- Write an antonym of glued.
- Write a synonym of upload.
- Write an antonym of download.
- Write an antonym of departure.
- Write an antonym of empty.
- Write an antonym of relaxed.
Answer Key: 1. free time 2. look 3. branches 4. rivers 5. distracted 6. transfer 7. upload 8. arrival 9. full 10. excited
Ex. Write a synonym of relaxed.
Sol: relaxed = calm
calm = free from worry
Ans. calm
Ex. Write an antonym of empty.
Sol: empty ≠ full
full = containing as much as possible
Ans. full
Ex. Write a synonym of upload.
Sol: upload = transfer
transfer = move information to a computer system
Ans. transfer
Ex. Write an antonym of departure.
Sol: departure ≠ arrival
arrival = coming to a place
Ans. arrival
Ex. Write a synonym of streams.
Sol: streams = rivers
rivers = flowing water
Ans. rivers
9. Exercise 4 - Make Sentences
Study the words and write meaningful sentences using them.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (লেজার) | অবসর (free time for rest or enjoyment) | free time (অবসর সময়); spare time (অতিরিক্ত সময়) | study (পড়াশোনা); work (কাজ) | We enjoy leisure by reading storybooks. আমরা গল্পের বই পড়ে অবসর উপভোগ করি। |
| stare (স্টেয়ার) | দীর্ঘ সময় তাকিয়ে থাকা (to look for a long time) | look (তাকানো); watch (মনোযোগ দিয়ে দেখা); see (দেখা) | — | The children stare at the bright stars. শিশুরা উজ্জ্বল তারাগুলোর দিকে তাকিয়ে থাকে। |
| streams (স্ট্রিম্স) | ছোট সরু নদী বা প্রবাহিত জল (small narrow rivers or flowing water) | rivers (নদী); watercourses (জলপ্রবাহ) | — | We saw clear streams beside the path. আমরা পথের পাশে স্বচ্ছ জলধারা দেখলাম। |
| glued (গ্লুড) | কোনো বিষয়ে সম্পূর্ণ মনোযোগী (giving all one's attention) | focused (মনোযোগী); absorbed (নিমগ্ন) | distracted (মনোযোগহীন); uninterested (অনাগ্রহী) | Rafi is glued to the computer during the game. খেলার সময় রাফি কম্পিউটারে সম্পূর্ণ মনোযোগ দেয়। |
| upload (আপলোড) | কম্পিউটার ব্যবস্থায় তথ্য পাঠানো (to transfer information to a computer system) | transfer (স্থানান্তর করা); send (পাঠানো) | download (ডাউনলোড করা); remove (সরিয়ে নেওয়া) | They upload pictures after visiting their relatives. আত্মীয়দের দেখতে যাওয়ার পর তারা ছবিগুলো আপলোড করে। |
| departure (ডিপার্চার) | কোনো স্থান ত্যাগ করার কাজ (the act of leaving a place) | leaving (চলে যাওয়া); going (যাত্রা করা) | arrival (আগমন); return (ফিরে আসা) | We reached the station before the departure of the train. ট্রেন ছাড়ার আগে আমরা স্টেশনে পৌঁছেছিলাম। |
| relaxed (রিল্যাক্সট) | শান্ত ও দুশ্চিন্তামুক্ত (calm and free from worry) | calm (শান্ত); comfortable (স্বস্তিদায়ক) | excited (উত্তেজিত); worried (চিন্তিত) | The family felt relaxed in the moonlight. চাঁদের আলোতে পরিবারটি শান্ত অনুভব করল। |
| glimpse (গ্লিম্পস) | কোনো কিছুর ক্ষণিকের ঝলক (a very short look) | glance (এক ঝলক দেখা); look (দৃষ্টি) | — | I caught a glimpse of the river from the train. আমি ট্রেন থেকে নদীটির এক ঝলক দেখলাম। |
Answer Key: Model Sentences
Ex. Make a sentence with leisure.
Sol: Meaning = free time for rest or enjoyment
Sentence = We enjoy leisure by reading storybooks.
Ans. We enjoy leisure by reading storybooks.
Sentence = We enjoy leisure by reading storybooks.
Ans. We enjoy leisure by reading storybooks.
Ex. Make a sentence with glued.
Sol: Meaning = giving all one's attention
Sentence = Rafi is glued to the computer during the game.
Ans. Rafi is glued to the computer during the game.
Sentence = Rafi is glued to the computer during the game.
Ans. Rafi is glued to the computer during the game.
Ex. Make a sentence with departure.
Sol: Meaning = the act of leaving a place
Sentence = We reached the station before the departure of the train.
Ans. We reached the station before the departure of the train.
Sentence = We reached the station before the departure of the train.
Ans. We reached the station before the departure of the train.
Ex. Make a sentence with glimpse.
Sol: Meaning = a very short look
Sentence = I caught a glimpse of the river from the train.
Ans. I caught a glimpse of the river from the train.
Sentence = I caught a glimpse of the river from the train.
Ans. I caught a glimpse of the river from the train.
Total words: 8
10. Vocabulary MCQ (1-10)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. |
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch; see | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| boughs (baʊz) | Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| glimpse (ɡlɪmps) | A very short look at something. | glance; look | — | Each glimpse of the river was gone forever. |
Practice Questions
Leisure and Free Time
1. In the lesson on leisure, a student says he feels most refreshed after spending an hour in a park with friends rather than staying indoors with his phone. What idea about leisure does this best show?
A. Leisure is only useful when it includes expensive entertainment.B. Leisure can help a person relax and enjoy healthy social time.C. Leisure means avoiding all physical activity.D. Leisure is the same as wasting time without purpose.
Sol: [B] Leisure can provide relaxation and healthy time with others.2. A classmate wants to spend free time after homework. Which choice best shows a balanced use of leisure?
A. Skipping homework so there is more time for games later.B. Doing homework first, then spending a limited time on a favorite hobby.C. Playing games until very late because leisure is more important than sleep.D. Using all free time only for one activity every day.
Sol: [B] The plan gives time to responsibility and then to leisure.3. A boy plans to read a storybook during leisure time, but his friends ask him to join them in a noisy game. He still chooses the book because he wants quiet enjoyment. What does this suggest about leisure activities?
A. Everyone must enjoy the same leisure activity to be happy.B. Leisure can be different for different people depending on their interests.C. Only active games can be called leisure.D. Leisure is useful only when done in a group.
Sol: [B] People may choose leisure activities according to their interests.4. A girl spends her free time drawing and later shows her picture to her family. They praise her effort and she feels more confident. What is one likely benefit of leisure shown here?
A. It can develop creativity and build self-confidence.B. It always makes a person famous among classmates.C. It replaces the need for school lessons.D. It works only if someone wins a prize.
Sol: [A] Creative leisure can strengthen confidence.5. A student has a long holiday and makes a plan: some time for reading, some for sports, and some for visiting relatives. Why is this a better leisure plan than spending the whole holiday on one activity?
A. It avoids using free time completely.B. It gives variety and helps keep both the body and mind active.C. It is only useful for adults, not children.D. It guarantees more marks in every subject.
Sol: [B] Variety makes leisure useful for both mental and physical activity.Word Meaning and Usage
6. What does stare mean in the poem?
A. To run quicklyB. To look for a long timeC. To speak loudlyD. To sleep quietly
Sol: [B] To stare is to look at something for a long time.7. Which word means “large branches of a tree”?
A. BoughsB. StreamsC. GlimpsesD. Messages
Sol: [A] Boughs are large branches of trees.8. Some children are glued to computers. What does this expression mean?
A. They repair computers.B. They give all their attention to computers.C. They carry computers outside.D. They remove computers.
Sol: [B] Glued to means giving all one's attention to something.9. What does departure mean in the train lesson?
A. The act of leaving a placeB. The act of arriving at a placeC. A short lookD. A printed poem
Sol: [A] Departure means leaving a place.10. Which sentence uses glimpse correctly according to the poem?
A. Each glimpse of the river was gone forever.B. The glimpse filled the whole compartment.C. We glimpsed for three hours without stopping.D. A glimpse means a large branch.
Sol: [A] A glimpse is a very short look at something.Total words: 10
11. Quick Revision List
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leisure (ˈliːʒə) | Free time used for rest or enjoyment. | free time; spare time | study; work | Leisure activities can take place both in cities and villages. |
| stare (steə) | To look at something for a long time. | look; watch; see | — | We have no time to stand and stare. |
| boughs (baʊz) | Large branches of a tree. | branches; limbs | — | There is no time to stand beneath the boughs. |
| streams (striːmz) | Small, narrow rivers or flowing water. | rivers; watercourses | — | The poem describes streams full of stars. |
| glued (ɡluːd) | Giving all one's attention to something. | focused; absorbed | distracted; uninterested | Some children are often glued to computers. |
| upload (ʌpˈləʊd) | To transfer information to a computer system. | transfer; send | download; remove | Some children share personal updates by uploading posts and pictures. |
| download (ˌdaʊnˈləʊd) | To copy data from one computer system to another or to a disk. | copy; transfer | upload; delete | Some children download games to play on computers. |
| departure (dɪˈpɑːtʃə) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; going | arrival; return | The departure time was shown on the station timetable. |
| empty (ˈempti) | Containing nothing or nobody. | vacant; unoccupied | full; occupied | The compartment was half empty. |
| printout (ˈprɪntaʊt) | A printed copy of information or a text. | copy; document | — | She took a printout of the poem. |
| relaxed (rɪˈlækst) | Calm and free from worry. | calm; comfortable | excited; worried | Everybody felt relaxed during the family gathering. |
| glimpse (ɡlɪmps) | A very short look at something. | glance; look | — | Each glimpse of the river was gone forever. |
| laugh (lɑːf) | To make a sound that shows amusement. | giggle; smile | cry; weep | They were talking, laughing and joking. |
| selfish (ˈselfɪʃ) | Thinking only about oneself and not others. | self-centred; greedy | kind; generous | The story is about a selfish giant. |
| giant (ˈdʒaɪənt) | A very large or powerful person. | large person; huge figure | dwarf; small person | The children played in the Giant's garden. |
| gruff (ɡrʌf) | Rough and unfriendly in manner or voice. | harsh; rough | gentle; pleasant | He spoke in a very gruff voice. |
| trespasser (ˈtrespəsə) | A person who enters a place without permission. | intruder; visitor | owner; guest | The Giant put up a notice for trespassers. |
Total words: 17.
◆Key Points
- Leisure is free time used for rest or enjoyment.
- Leisure activities may take place in both cities and villages.
- To stare means to look at something for a long time.
- Boughs are the large branches of trees.
- Streams are small, narrow rivers or areas of flowing water.
- Being glued to a computer means giving all one's attention to it.
- Uploading sends information to a computer system.
- Downloading copies data from a computer system or onto a disk.
- Departure means leaving a place, while arrival means coming to a place.
- An empty compartment contains no passengers in the unused part.
- Relaxed describes a calm feeling during an enjoyable family gathering.
- A glimpse is only a very short look at something.
12. Practice Bank
Further Vocabulary
Study the following words from Unit Six and use them in suitable sentences.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| routine (ruːˈtiːn) | A regular pattern of activities. | schedule; programme | irregularity; change | Zishan wrote his own daily routine. |
| relatives (ˈrelətɪvz) | Members of one's family. | family; kin | strangers; outsiders | Zishan often visits his relatives with his parents. |
| opinion (əˈpɪnjən) | A personal view or belief. | view; belief | fact; certainty | Give your opinion about Zishan's daily routine. |
| squirrels (ˈskwɪrəlz) | Small animals that hide nuts. | — | — | The squirrels hide their nuts in the grass. |
| woods (wʊdz) | An area covered with trees. | forest; woodland | desert; open land | The poet watches the woods while passing by. |
| daylight (ˈdeɪlaɪt) | The natural light of day. | sunlight; light | darkness; night | The streams shine in broad daylight. |
| ground (ɡraʊnd) | The surface of the earth. | earth; land | sky; air | Young children play this game on the ground. |
| squares (skweəz) | Four-sided spaces marked on the ground. | boxes; blocks | — | The ground is marked by a set of joined squares. |
| hops (hɒps) | Jumps on one leg. | jumps; skips | stands; rests | Each child hops along the empty squares. |
| football (ˈfʊtbɔːl) | A game played by kicking a ball. | soccer; game | — | Children often play football in the school playground. |
| annual (ˈænjuəl) | Happening once every year. | yearly; regular | daily; occasional | Shima won the first prize in her school annual sports. |
| grandparents (ˈɡrænpeərənts) | The parents of one's mother or father. | elders; forebears | grandchildren; youth | Zishan visited his grandparents in the village. |
Hints: Use complete sentences, refer to the stimulus carefully, and explain vocabulary through its context.