Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Paragraph: The Importance of Learning English

Learning English is an important skill to have in today's world. The ability to communicate in English is essential for success in many areas, including education, business, and relationships. Knowing English gives people the opportunity to connect with people from around the world, allowing them to build relationships, share ideas and experiences, and create new opportunities. Furthermore, English is the language of science, technology, business, and the Internet, so it is an invaluable asset to have in order to access the latest developments in these fields. In addition, English is a language that is widely accepted, making it easier to travel, access a range of educational resources, and develop an understanding of different cultures. All in all, learning English is a valuable skill that offers many advantages.

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Common Proverbs

A proverb is a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice 

                                PROVERB

  1. Waste not, want not.
  2. Necessity knows no law.
  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing.
  4. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
  5. Pride goes before fall.
  6. Charity begins at home.
  7. Where there is a will; there is a way.
  8. To kill two birds with one stone.
  9. It takes two to make a quarrel.
  10. All’s well that ends well.
  11. No pains, no gains.
  12. To add insult to injury.
  13. Eat, drink and be merry.
  14. Empty vessels sound much.
  15. Hunger is the best sauce.
  16. Let by-gones be by-gones.
  17. Practice makes a man perfect.
  18. Familiarity breeds contempt.
  19. All that glitters is not gold.
  20. Out of sight; out of mind.
  21. Everybody is wise after the event.
  22. Birds of the same feather flock together.
  23. To build castle in the air.
  24. Might is right.
  25. Strike the iron while it is hot.
  26. Habit is the second nature.
  27. To carry coal to Newcastle.
  28. Many a little makes a mickle.
  29. To live from hand to mouth.
  30. Riches have wings.
  31. There’s many a slip between the cup and the lip.
  32. Something is better than nothing.
  33. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.
  34. Many men, many minds.
  35. Oil your own machine.
  36. Grapes are sour.
  37. Morning shows the day.
  38. Penny wise, pound foolish.
  39. A bolt from the blue.
  40. Beggars must not be choosers.
  41. Do or die.
  42. Death defies doctors.
  43. The wearer best knows where the shoe pinches.
  44. As you sow, so you reap.
  45. A blessing in disguise. 
  46. A stitch in time saves nine.
  47. Fortune favours the brave.
  48. Self-help is the best help.
  49. A thing is valued where it belongs.
  50. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. saying This means that not all people have the same opinions about what is attractive.
  51. Beauty is only skin deep. saying said to emphasize that a person's character is more important than how they look
  52. a rolling stone (gathers no moss) old-fashioned saying said to mean that a person who is always travelling and changing jobs has the advantage of having no responsibilities, but also has disadvantages such as having no permanent place to live

Friday, February 3, 2023

Paragraph: The Importance of Learning English



Paragraph: English is a widely used language. It is the most important language of all. It is the only language which assists a person to carry on international communication easily. If a person desires to pursue higher studies, he needs to learn it because most of the books of higher education are written in English. Information on any topic is more available in English than in any other language in the world. If one knows the tongue, one has an easy access to it. Actually, there is hardly any person who does not want to get a good job. English is needed for them. It is also necessary for travelling foreign countries because as soon as he leaves his mother land, it is almost impossible for him to communicate with other people if he is not capable of speaking the language. In addition, English literature is very rich, one can improve one’s literature by learning English literature. Moreover, there are some jobs which require people with good command over English. So, it can be said that no other language in the world is so useful as English.

Paragraph: Your School Library

Your School Library
A library is a place where readers can both read and borrow books. So, the library which is housed in a school is called a school library. Like many other reputed schools, we have a grand school library, and it is on the first floor of our school building. There is a better collection of books on various subjects. The books are arranged properly so that readers can easily explore them. A librarian takes care of the books, and assists readers to find out their expected books. The library is equipped with modern facilities. The readers can use the Internet to attain necessary information, and the air-conditioners keep the room cool and suitable for reading. There is a great sitting arrangement for readers. However, the students are seen perusing books during their leisure period. Just as a man without eyes is called blind, in the same way a school without a library is crippled one.        

Words Meaning

Reputed (adj) – famous

Explore (v.) – find out

Equipped (adj.) – have

Perusing (v.) - read

Crippled (adj.) – a person with physical disability

Paragraph: Your Mother

Your Mother
Paragraph: A mother is a person who is the dearest and the most important one to her children. Anyway, my mother is very sweet, caring and careful. Being highly educated, she takes care of me. She is very nice because she does everything what is good for me. She assists me in my studies. However, she is the best cook who prepares delicious dishes for our family and she is well conscious of balanced diet. In addition, she has acute sense of sanitation. For this reason, she keeps each and everything neat and clean. She often reminds me of following health rules. She is an early bird who wakes me up early in the morning and prepares me for school in time. Besides, she becomes very worried if I fall sick or any other family members are unwell. She always entertains me when I am depressed. She frequently teaches me how behave with the elders and how to love the younger and also advises me to follow the path of honesty. Furthermore, my mother is like a love-string which binds our family affectionately. I love my mother very much because no other person on earth is as sweet as my mother.

Story: Two Friends and a Bear

Two Friends and a Bear
Once two friends were walking through a forest. They were talking about their love for each other. Suddenly, a bear came. Being afraid, the first friend climbed up a nearby tree, while the second one did not know how to climb up a tree. He finding no other way alternative lay down on the ground and pretended to be dead. The bear came near the man and smelt the nose and ears of him. Then the bear went away. Coming down from the tree, the first friend asked him what the bear told him in his ears. The second friend replied, “Don’t trust a friend who leaves you in danger.” Moral: “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” 

Story: The Pied Piper of Hamelin

 

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Long long ago there was a certain village in Germany. Its name was Hamelin. The villagers there were very worried because the village was full of dangerous rats. The rats were huge in size and even they killed the cats, and destroyed corns, food, clothes and etc. The villagers were very irritated because of the rats. Then, they went to the mayor and shared their problem with him. Immediately, he called on a meeting of the councilors. During their meeting, they heard a knock at the door. The door was opened. A strange man was there at the door. He was a piper. He assured them to solve their problem of rats. At that time, the mayor promised him to give a valuable reward, if he succeeded. The following day the piper played his flute in a pleasing way that all the rats came out and started following him. After some time he reached a river and all the rats jumped into it and drowned. Afterwards, he went back to the mayor for his reward. But at the moment, he insulted him and disagreed to give him the money. Then, the piper returned empty-handed (খালি হাতে). The following day, the piper played another tune, and all the children of the village began to follow him dancing. They went behind the mountain and never returned.      


Story: The Hare and the Tortoise

 

The Hare and the Tortoise

Once there lived a hare in a forest. He was very proud of running fast. One afternoon he was taking rest. Suddenly, he saw a tortoise walking past him. He laughed at the slow pace of the tortoise. Being angry, the tortoise proposed a race. And the hare agreed. A day was fixed for the race and all the animals and the birds of the forest were present there. The race started. Then and there, the hare left the tortoise far behind and he thought of taking some rest again in a bush. When the hare was napping, the tortoise never stopped walking. He kept on plodding. Soon, he was about to touch the finishing line. At that time, the hare woke up and saw the tortoise touching the finishing rope. Moral: “Slow but steady wins the race.”

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English 1st Paper, Jashore Board, Set: A -2024 (Possible Answer Paper)

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