Read the passage and answer the following questions A. [Unit-7; Lesson-3(B)] The success of Kalsindur girls reads like an epic. They started their journey with practically nothing. They didn't have any boots or jerseys $\to$ wear. Initially, they played wearing salwar and kamij. They also suffered from malnutrition. What made them win against all adversities then? What was the magic behind? Mohammad Mafiz Uddin was an assistant teacher at Kalsindur Government Free Primary School where Minati Rani Sheel was the head teacher. They observed the $girls^{\prime} interests in football and decided \to$ help. It was however not that easy. Girls playing football is still not a common picture in Bangladesh. Guardians were not convinced as they were used $\to seeing girls helping mothers with household$ chores. A farmer, an auto-rickshaw driver, a tea-shop owner or a housemaid mother couldn't be that ambitious either. But Minati Rani Sheel and Mohammad Mafiz Uddin persuaded them $\to allow their daughters \to$ play. Being great motivators, the two teachers supported the girls in their effort $\to overcome the$ odds. They inspired them, created opportunities for them and took personal care of them. Soon the girls could prove themselves, shaking off their inhibition. Their success has also persuaded the villagers $\to come \to their$ support. When the girls moved $\to the nearby secondary school and$ college, they did not have their Minati Maam and Mafiz Uddin Str with them, but soon another motherly person offered her helping hand Mala Rani Sarkar, an Assistant Professor of History who was joined by one of her colleagues, Juel Mia. They agreed $\to coach the$ girls. Mr Jalaluddin, who was then the head teacher of the school, also supported them. Gradually the local community, public representatives and the local administration came forward. Bangladesh Football Federation also gave special attention $\to them and finally another football$ magician, Golam Robbani Choton, the coach of the Bangladesh Women's National Football Team, mentored these girls and helped them $\to become complete professional$ footballers. Now people realise what their golden girls could bring for them. "When these girls go from one place $\to$ another, even the auto-rickshaw pullers don't take any fare from them as they are the pride of the village. It's a small token of recognition but it's great!" says Mala Rani Sarkar, the Team Manager of Kalsindur Women's Football Team. She also adds that Kalsindur would present more female footballers in future, as of 2021 they are grooming another 65 girls $\to play for the$ nation. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. Q. What do you mean by the word read in the passage?

1.What does the phrase 'within $bounds^{\prime} suggest in the$ text?

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2.Which of the following best describes Gazi Pir's role in his community?

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3.How was the natural environment of the region where Gazi Pir lived?

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4.What does the portrayal of Gazi Pir in scroll painting symbolize?

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5.Read the passage and answer the questions A. [Unit-3; Lesson-3(B)] According $\to some myths and$ legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who is said $\to have spread Islam in the parts of Bengal close \to the$ Sundarbans. He was credited with many miracles. For example, he could supposedly calm dangerous animals and make them docile. He is usually depicted in paats or scroll paintings riding a fierce-looking Bengal tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent danger. According $\to some stor \to some$ stories, he also fought crocodiles who threatened the people of the region full of canals and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of Bengal. Because of his alert and vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said $\to have been kept within$ bounds. It was also believed that he enabled villagers $\to live close \to forests and jungles and cultivate their$ lands. Consequently, people of these regions would pray $\to him for$ protection. The story of Gazi Pir has been preserved in folk literature as well as art and has been performed in indigenous theatre. Some Gazir paat scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. What is the most accurate meaning of the word '$docile^{\prime} as used in the$ passage?

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6.e. What is the primary reason why Greta uses the term '$superpower^{\prime} \to describe her$ Asperger?

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7.d. What was the significance of Greta's 'School Strike for $Climate^{\prime}$?

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8.c. The phrase 'drawn much attention! in the passage means -

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9.b. What does the phrase 'grey $areas^{\prime} most likely mean in the$ passage?

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10.Read the following text and answer the questions. [Unit- 12; Lesson- 2(New)] Greta Thunberg is an environmental activist. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2003. When she was eight, she started learning about climate change. The more she learned, the more baffled she became as $\to why so little was being done about$ it. At the age of 11, Greta became so sad about climate change that she temporarily stopped speaking! Greta has Asperger syndrome,, a condition that affects how people socialise. But Greta views her condition as a positive, calling it her "superpower"! She says it helps her see the world in black and white, and that there are "no grey areas when it comes $\to climate$ change." In August 2018, Greta decided $\to take$ action. Instead of going $\to$ school, she made a large sign that read 'Skolstrejk för Klimatet"; SCHOOL STRIKE FOR $CLIMATE^{\prime}, and calmly sat down outside the Swedish$ parliament. Her aim? $\to make politicians take notice and act \to stop global$ warming. Greta's strike was picked up by the Swedish media, and the word started $\to$ spread. Soon enough, tens of thousands of students from around the world joined her #FridaysforFuture strikes skipping school on Fridays $\to protest against climate$ change. In March 2019, climate campaigners across the world, and inspired by Greta, came together $\to co-ordinate the first Global Strike for$ Climate. Over 1.6 million people from 125 countries took part! Since her strike began, Greta's life has become a whirlwind! She's given rousing speeches $\to$ politicians, $\to the EU$ parliament, the UK parliament, $\to protesters and$ more. She's appeared in documentaries and had loads of books and articles written about her. She's even been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize! In August 2019, Greta travelled on a wind and solar-powered boat from Plymouth, UK, $\to New$ York, USA - the journey took 15 days. Her passionate speech "You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words... We are in the

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11.The word '$enjoyable^{\prime} is$ a/an-

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12.What increases the risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases?

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