Read the passage. Then answer the questions no. A:[Unit-3; Lesson-6(B)]'Pahela $Boishakh^{\prime} is the first day of Bangla new$ year. The day is a public holiday. This day has a special significance for us as it is a part of Bangalee culture and tradition. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious beliefs, celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole of Bangladesh is $\in a festive$ mood. The day inspires people $\to start life with renewed hopes and$ aspirations.Every year the day is celebrated traditionally. People wake up early $\in the$ morning, have a bath and wear traditional clothes. Women wear white sarees with red borders and adorn themselves with colourful churis and flowers, while men dress themselves $\in pajamas and$ punjabis. It is a day when people love eating traditional food.One of the most colourful events of the day is held $\in$ Dhaka. Early $\in the$ morning, people $\in hundreds and thousands pour \in from all directions \to attend the cultural function at Ramna Batamul organised by$ Chhayanaut. The cultural programme

\begin{s}just at sunrise and the renowned artists of the country take part \in the programme that starts with the famous Tagore-song

Esho-he-Boishakh, Esho Esho Artists also sing traditional folk songs, and perform classical dances $\to the rhythm of musical$ instruments.People also come $\to join the colourful$ processions, the biggest carnival of the country, organised by the Fine Arts students of Dhaka University. The procession usually displays the traditional practices of Bangalee culture. The masks and wreaths worn by the people are so fascinating! Often they symbolise contemporary worries or happiness $\in the national$ life. It attracts an increasing number of foreign tourists every year.The day is also observed all over the country. Different social and cultural organisations and educational institutions celebrate the day with their own cultural programmes.On this day, newspapers bring out special supplements. There are also special programmes on the radio and television.The celebration of Pahela Boishakh marks a day of cultural unity for the whole nation.A. Choose the best answer from the alternatives.Q. Pahela Boishakh is a day of ---.

1.The word '$den^{\prime} \in the text$ means-

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2.RSPB is a_____ organization.

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3.Today young generation are___ nature.

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4.Which one is in decline?

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5.The elderly people___ childhood memories more than the younger people.

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6.What does the word '$include^{\prime} \in the text refer \to$?

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7.Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 1 : Traditional childhood pastimes of climbing trees and playing conkers are $\in$ decline, according $\to a survey by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of$ Birds). It's a charitable organization registered $\in England and$ Wales. The survey shows that people under 34 recall far fewer such childhood outdoor experiences than people over 55, according $\to a survey by$ RSPB. People were asked which of the twelve childhood outdoor experiences they could remember. The answer included making dens, daisy chains, climbing trees, playing conkers and feeding birds. Four out of five boys climbed trees and the same number of girls made daisy chains. But the survey showed the numbers declining among the newer generations. Some 15% more of those aged over 55 had these outdoor experiences $\in their$ childhood, compared with those between 15-34 years old. Some 92% of the public agreed that experiences of nature were still important $\to$ children, and 82% agreed that schools should play a role $\in providing them \to all$ children. The survey has highlighted the positive impact of contact with nature on a child's education, health, wellbeing and social skills. At the same time, there has been a decline $\in these$ opportunities, with negative consequences for children, families and society a condition now known as nature deficit disorder. Mike Clarke, chief executive of the RSPB, will meet parliament members $\to urge the government \to join other organizations \in providing children with first-hand experiences of the natural environment \ldots\ldots\ldots.$ "We believe this guidance should include the many positive impacts $\to children of having contact with nature and learning outside the$ classroom." 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: The closest meaning of the word '$organization^{\prime}$ is-

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8.What is the actual cause of river erosion?

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9.What is the consequence of river crosion?

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10.What does the phrase 'mighty $rivers^{\prime} \in the text$ mean?

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11.The synonym of the word '$fate^{\prime} is --$

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12.Meherjan's dreams have been shattered by_____

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