Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day

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salute. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths atthe National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats, social and cultural organisations, educational institutions and freedom fighters pay homage $\to the$ martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there with rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmes throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.The country also witnesses a spectacular parade of Defense forces, Border guards, Police, Ansars and the VDP (Village Defence Party) at the National Parade Ground near the National Parliament. In Bangabandhu Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays $\to entertain thousands of$ spectators. Educational institutions also organise their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organised on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga.In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organisations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.[Unit-3; Lesson-5(B)]A. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives.Q. The celebration of the Independence Day is considered as ---.

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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