Read the following passage and 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 begins with a 31 gun salute. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats , social and cultural organizations, educational institutions and freedom fighters pay homage en Lu the martyrs. People from all walks of life also come there with rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmes throughout the day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. The country also witness a spectacular parade of defense forces, bores guards, police, Ansaris and the VDP (Village Defense 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 . The educational institutions also organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organized on the day including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. in the evening, all major public buildings are laminated with colorful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio--cultural organizations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
(a) The word 'begin' is similar to –
(i) coming
(ii) opening
(iii) commence
(iv) come
Answer: (a) (iii) commence
(b) The word fervor is a/an --
(i) noun
(ii) verb
(iii) adjective
(iv) conjunction
Answer: (b) (i) noun
(c) Our Independence Day, the phrase in the first line has been used as —
(i) subject
(ii) case in apposition
(iii) nominative absolute
(iv) None
Answer: (c) (ii) case in apposition
(d) The word illuminate means
(i) to put out
(ii) to darken
(iii) to put on
(iv) to enlighten
Answer: (d) (iv) to enlighten
(e) 'Place floral wreaths' means
(i) Take flowers
(ii) draw bouquets
(iii) Offer bouquets
(iv) All
Answer: (e) (iii) Offer bouquets
(f) This day is a government –
(i) off day
(ii) day off
(iii) relax day
(iv) holy day.
Answer: (f) (i) off day
(g) Who put flowers at Mausleum first?
(i) President
(ii) Prime Minister
(iii) Diplomats
(iv) Opposition leader
Answer: (g) (i) President
Extra Questions:
(1) How does the day commence?
(i) by placing floral wreaths at the National
Memorial
(ii) with the national anthem
(iii) with rallies and processions
(iv) with thirty one gunshots
Answer: (1) (iv) with thirty one gunshots
(2) Various displays take place in —
(i) Mirpur Stadium
(ii) Bangabandhu Stadium
(iii) Bangla Academy
(iv) Everywhere
Answer: (2) (iv) Everywhere
(3) What does the word "heroic" mean?
(i) valiant
(ii) epic
(iii) cowardice
(iv) difficult
Answer: (3) (i) valiant
(4) The government buildings are decorated with colorful lights
(i) all day long
(ii) after sunset
(iii) in the afternoon
(iv) during midnight
Answer: (4) (ii) after sunset
(5) What is the closest meaning for 'Parade'?
(i) show
(ii) Exhibition
(iii) Display
(iv) March-past
Answer: (5) (iv) March-past
(6) The Independence Day is celebrated every year with —
(i) due solemnity and fervour
(ii) Zeal and fatality
(iii) emotion and pride
(iv) fame and frailty
Answer: (6) (i) due solemnity and fervour
(7) The word 'Mausoleum' stands for ----
(i) mosque
(ii) grave
(iii) stage
(iv) festival
Answer: (7) (ii) grave
(8) Cultural Programmes are arranged to highlight the struggle and sacrifice in 1971.
(i) cruel
(ii) shrill
(iii) violent
(iv) valorous
Answer: (8) (iv) valorous
(9) On 'Independence Day' various displays are displayed to — the spectators.
(i) annoy
(ii) enrapture
(iii) chafe
(iv) sadden
Answer: (9) (ii) enrapture
(10) 'Independence Day' is the day when --
(i) independence was announced
(ii) we got victory
(iii) our country got free from enemies
(iv) our countrymen were chinned by the enemies
Answer: (10) (i) independence was announced
(11) Which of the following best describes the similarity between Shilpokola Academy and Bangla Academy?
(i) institute
(ii) socio--cultural organization
(iii) university
(iv) cultural institute
Answer: (11) (ii) socio-cultural organization
(12) In the passage the word organization means --
(i) clan
(ii) treble
(iii) association
(iv) community
Answer: (12) (iii) association
(13) Our biggest state festival is -- .
(i) Victory Day
(ii) Shaheed Dibosh
(iii) Pahela Baishakh
(iv) Independence Day
Answer: (13) (iv) Independence Day
(14) The celebration of Independence Day begins with ----,
(i) processions
(ii) gunshots
(iii) placing wreaths at the National Memorial
(iv) the display of parades by defense forces
Answer: (14) (ii) gunshots
(15) The National Mausoleum is --,
(i) in Dhaka University
(ii) at Ramna Park
(iii) at Savar
(iv) near Dhaka Medical College
Answer: (15) (iii) at Savar
(16) On 26 March the National Parade is held --
(i) at the National Parade Ground
(ii) in the streets
(iii) in the decorated vehicles
(iv) in Dhaka Stadium
Answer: (16) (i) at the National Parade Ground
(17) In the passage illuminated means --
(i) decorated with candles
(ii) decorated with lamps
(iii) decorated with torches
(iv) decorated with lights.
Answer: (17) (iv) decorated with lights
(18) What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
(i) To highlight Bangalee culture
(ii) To highlight the celebration of 26 March
(iii) To highlight the significance of Victory Day
(iv). To highlight Bangladesh as an independent country
Answer: (18) (ii) To highlight the celebration of 26 March
(19) A person watching an event is called —.
(i) stranger
(ii) spectator
(iii) emigrant
(iv) participant
Answer: (19) (ii) spectator
(20) Which of the following ha." the closest meaning of the word 'fervor' us d in line 2?
(i) colorful programs
(ii) passionate feeling
(iii) intense celebration
(iv) indifferent feeling
Answer: (20) (ii) passionate feeling
(21) The word 'freedom' used in the passage is a/an –
(i) adjective
(ii) noun
(iii) adverb
(iv) verb
Answer: (21) (i) adjective
(22) The National Memorial is in district
(i) Dhaka
(ii) Manikganj
(iii) Gazipur
(iv) Nabinagar
Answer: (22) (i) Dhaka
(23) The word 'witness' used in the text is a/an ----
(i) adverb
(ii) adjective
(iii) verb
(iv) noun
Answer: (23) (iii) verb
(24) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'fervour' used in line 3?
(i) apathy
(ii) ardour
(iii) vendetta
(iv) jealousy
Answer: (24) (ii) ardour
(25) The word 'meets' in the passage is a/ana,
(i) Adjective
(ii) Adverb
(iii) Verb
(iv) Noun
Answer: (25) (iv) Noun
(26) The expression 'pay homage' means —
(i) remembering the dead
(ii) giving home as gifts
(iii) showing respect
(iv) visiting martyrs home
Answer: (26) (iii) showing respect
(27) All the people gather at National Mausoleum on 26 March –
(i) To enjoy cultural shows
(ii) To see the martyrs
(iii) To see the diplomats
(iv) To give due admiration
Answer: (27) (iv) To give due admiration
(28) Diplomats pay tribute to the martyrs as a gesture of –
(i) goodwill
(ii) patriotism
(iii) partnership
(iv) willingness
Answer: (28) (ii) patriotism
(29) Displays are for entertaining the
(i) guests
(ii) viewers father
(iii) army
(iv) president
Answer: (29) (ii) viewers father
(30) The illumination of the buildings with colorful lights symbolizes the ~ of the whole nation.
(i) oppression.
(ii) glumness
(iii) seventh heaven (iv) dejection
Answer: (30) (iii) seventh heaven
(31) 26 March is observed in —
(i) a normal way
(ii) a simple way
(iii) a befitting manner
(iv) an ordinary way
Answer: (31) (iii) a befitting manner
(32) The phrase 'public holiday' means --
(i) workers holiday
(ii) holiday of the public
(iii) public day
(iv) govt. holiday
Answer: (32) (iv) govt. holiday
(33) The word 'homage' means --
(i) derision
(ii) reverence
(iii) ridicule
(iv) regardless
Answer: (33) (ii) reverence
(34) Celebration of our Independence Day commences with
(i) firing
(ii) lightening
(iii) resounding
(iv) revival
Answer: (34) (i) firing
(35) The word Mausoleum' is closest in meaning to
(i) Catacomb
(ii) Grave
(iii). Designed architecture
(iv) Prestige center
Answer: (35) (ii) Grave
(36) 26th March is a--.
(i) Religious festival day ,
(ii) Political festival day
(iii) Social festival day
(iv) National festival day
Answer: (36) (iv) National festival day
(37) 'All walks of life' refers to —
(i) General people
(ii) Passersby
(iii) Down trodden people
(iv) A selected group
Answer: (37) (i) General people
(38) The purpose of the parade at National Parade Ground is --,.
(i) to show the military strength
(ii) to show how to do a parade
(iii) to show respect to the martyrs
(iv) to demonstrate a sense of supremacy
Answer: (38) (iii) to show respect to the martyrs
(39) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'enthusiasm'? (i) Entertainment
(ii) Reluctance
(iii) Eagerness
(iv) Unwillingness
Answer: (39) (iii) Eagerness
(40) Which of the following phrase describe 28 March best?
(i) Special day .
(ii) Public holiday
(iii) independence Day
(iv) Memorable
Answer: (40) (iii) Independence Day
Short Answer Questions
2. Answer the following questions.
(a) What is the significance of Independence Day?
Answer: (a) The significance of the Independence Day is great. It is the biggest state festival in our country. People of all walks of life celebrate this day with due honour and dignity.
(b) Why do people place flowers at the Mausoleum?
Answer: (b) People place flowers at The Mausoleum in order to show respect to the departed souls of the martyrs
(c) What is the passage about?
Answer: . (c) The passage is about how we celebrate our Independence Day and its importance to us.
(d) What is the hierarchy of paying homage to the martyrs?
Answer: (d) The hierarchy is that at first the President and then the Prime Minister pay homage to the martyrs. In this way diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organizations, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs.
(e) Who entertain thousands of spectators in Bangabandhu Stadium?
Answer: (e) School children, Scouts and girl guides entertain thousands of spectators in Bangabandhu Stadium
Extra Questions :
(1) Describe the importance of celebrating our Independence Day.
Answer: (1) The importance of celebrating our Independence Day is huge. It creates a kind of enthusiasm and fervor in the hearts of the people of Bangladesh. It makes people remember the valiant struggle of the martyrs and the freedom fighters.
(2) Where is the National Mausoleum? Who place floral wreaths at it on behalf of the nation?
Answer: (2) The National Mausoleum is at Savar. The President and the Prime Minister place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum on behalf of the nation.
(3) What programs are organized to commemorate the event?
Answer: (3) To commemorate the Independence Day, different organizations organize different programs. A smartly dressed parade of defense forces is held at the National Parade Ground. School children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays at Bangabandhu Stadium. Sports meet and tournaments and boat race in the river Buriganga are also arranged.
(4) Do you support the idea that 26 March is a significant day in the history of Bangladesh?
Answer: (4) Definitely I support the idea. This is the day when Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the independence of the country. This is why, 26 March is one of the most significant days in the history of Bangladesh
(5) How do we pay homage to the martyrs?
Answer: (5) By offering floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar, the President and the Prime Minister, on behalf of the nation, pay homage to the martyrs. The diplomats, political parties, Social and cultural organizations and people from all walks of life come here and pay homage to the martyrs
(6) Where is the parade held on 26 March? Who took part in the parade?
Answer: (6) On 26 March, the Parade is held at National parade ground near the national parliament. The defense forces, border guards, police, Ansaris and the VDP take part in the parade
(7) Do you support the attitude, "The country also witnesses a smartly dressed parade"? Why/Why not?
Answer(7) Yes, I support the attitude because it shows the unbounded respect of the different forces towards the martyred freedom fighters.
(8) "The day begins with 31 gunshots. "Who says this? Why does she/he say this?
Explain in 2/3 sentences.
Answer: (8) The author says this. He says this because the day begins with 31 gunshots showing due respect to the martyred freedom fighters of the Liberation War.
(9) Describe why the cultural programmes are arranged on 26 March.
Answer: (9) Cultural functions are arranged on 26 March to celebrate the Independence Day.
(10) Do you support the view that 26 March is a significant day in the history of Bangladesh? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer: (10) Yes, I support the view because the declaration for our independence was made on this day and we got an independent and sovereign country on the basis of this declaration through a nine month long bloody war.
(11) What do the cultural programmes emphasize?
Answer: (11) The different cultural programmes organized on the 26th March emphasize the importance of the independence day in our national life
(12) Why do ail offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day?
Answer: (12) 26th March, our Independence Day. national holiday. That is why, on this de offices, educational institutions, shops factories remain closed.
(13) Explain the reason of building the National Mausoleum.
Answer: (13) There is a great reason of building National Mausoleum. It has been b remember the country's valiant son laid down their lives to liberate our The National Mausoleum is the tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation
(14) Make a list of the organizations that include the parade.
Answer: (14) Defense forces, border guards, police, and the VDP (Village Defense Party) included in the parade.
(15) How do we become inspired from this passage?
Answer: (15) From this passage, we become inspired to sacrifice our lives for the cause of the country. We should also be inspired* to defend our independence at the cost of our own lives
(16) How do people go to the memorial to pay
homage to the martyrs?
Answer: (16) People go to the memorial with rallies and processions to pay homage to the martyrs
(17) What major activities are done on the day by
different cultural or social organizations?
Answer: (17)Different cultural or social organizations such as Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, etc. hold cultural functions highlighting the importance of the Day.
(18) What does 26 March remind us?
Answer: (18) 26 march reminds us - about the Independence Day and the supreme sacrifice of the martyred freedom fighters.
(19) What is the significance of 31 gunshots?
Answer: (19) The significance of 31 gunshots is that the brutal Pakistani army swooped on the sleeping innocent Bengalis at dead of night and killed many of them
(20) Which organizations arrange cultural functions?
Answer: (20) Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organizations arrange cultural functions
(21) What do the cultural programs highlight?
Answer: (21) The cultural programs highlight the heroic struggle and sacrifice of 1971
Bangla Translation
২৬শে মার্চ, আমাদের স্বাধীনতা দিবস, সবচেয়ে বড় রাষ্ট্রীয় উৎসব। প্রতি বছর দেশে এই দিনটি অত্যন্ত উৎসাহ ও উদ্দীপনার সাথে পালিত হয়। এটি একটি জাতীয় ছুটির দিন। এই দিনে সকল অফিস, শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান, দোকানপাট এবং কলকারখানা বন্ধ থাকে। ৩১টি তোপের সালামের মাধ্যমে দিনটি শুরু হয়। ভোরে রাষ্ট্রপতি এবং প্রধানমন্ত্রী জাতির পক্ষ থেকে সাভারে জাতীয় সমাধিসৌধে পুষ্পস্তবক অর্পণ করেন। এরপর অন্যান্য নেতা, রাজনৈতিক দল, কূটনীতিক, সামাজিক ও সাংস্কৃতিক সংগঠন, শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান এবং মুক্তিযোদ্ধারা শহীদদের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধা জানান। সর্বস্তরের মানুষ সমাবেশ ও মিছিলের মাধ্যমে সেখানে আসেন। ১৯৭১ সালের বীরত্বপূর্ণ সংগ্রাম এবং আত্মত্যাগের কথা তুলে ধরে দিনব্যাপী অনেক সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান হয়। জাতীয় সংসদের কাছে জাতীয় প্যারেড গ্রাউন্ডে প্রতিরক্ষা বাহিনী, বোরস গার্ড, পুলিশ, আনসারী এবং ভিডিপি (গ্রাম প্রতিরক্ষা দল) এর একটি দর্শনীয় কুচকাওয়াজও দেশ প্রত্যক্ষ করে। বঙ্গবন্ধু স্টেডিয়ামে স্কুলের শিশুরা, স্কাউট এবং গার্ল গাইডরা হাজার হাজার দর্শককে বিনোদন দেওয়ার জন্য বিভিন্ন প্রদর্শনীতে অংশ নেয়। শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলি তাদের নিজস্ব অনুষ্ঠানও আয়োজন করে। এই দিনে বুড়িগঙ্গা নদীতে উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ নৌকা বাইচ প্রতিযোগিতা সহ ক্রীড়া প্রতিযোগিতা এবং টুর্নামেন্টেরও আয়োজন করা হয়। সন্ধ্যায়, সমস্ত প্রধান সরকারি ভবন রঙিন আলোয় সজ্জিত করা হয়। বাংলা একাডেমি, বাংলাদেশ শিল্পকলা একাডেমি এবং অন্যান্য সামাজিক-সাংস্কৃতিক সংগঠন সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করে। দেশের অন্যান্য স্থানেও একই ধরণের অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করা হয়।
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.
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 begins with 31 gunshots.
Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Musolium at Savar at Savar. Then diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organisations, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also come there with rallies and processions. There are several cultural programmes throught the day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.
The country also witness a smartly dressed parade of defence forces, border guards, police, ansars and the VDP (Village Defense 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. The 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.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7
a) Independence Day is the ----- festival.
(i) biggest (ii) biggest state (iii) smallest state (iv) smallest
b) The National Parade Ground is near the -----.
(i) New Market (ii) National Museum
(iii) National Parliament (iv) National University
c) Floral wreaths are placed at Savar on behalf of the nation by -----.
(i) The President (ii) The Prime Minister
(iii) The Ministers and the MPs (iv) The President and the PM
d) Exciting boat race is held in the river -----.
(i) Padma (ii) Meghna (iii) Ganga (iv) Buriganga
e) Public buildigs are illuminated -----.
(i) in the morning (ii) at night (iii) in the afternoon (iv) in the evening
f) The National Mausoleum is -----.
(i) on Dhaka University Campus (ii) at Ramna Park
(iii) at Savar (iv) near Dhaka Medical College
g) Our biggest state festival is -----.
(i) Victory Day (ii) Shaheed Dibosh
(iii) Pahela Baishakh (iv) Independence Day
Answer the following questions. 2×5 = 10
1. What is the biggest festival of the state?
2. How does the day begin?
3. When do the heads of the state place floral wreaths at Saver?
4. What does Bangla Academy hold?
5. How are the public buildings illuminated?
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1. a. (ii) biggest state; b. (iii) National Parliament; c. (iv) The Presidet and the PM; d. (iv) Buriganga; e. (iv) in the evening; f. (iii) at Savar; g. (iv) Independence Day;
2. a. Independence Day is the biggest state festival of Bangladesh.
b. The day begins with 31 gunshots.
c. The heads of the state place floral wreaths at Savar early in the morning.
d. Bangla Academy holds cultural functions.
e. The public buildings are illuminated with colorful lights in the evening.
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