Read the following passage and answer the question below
The French sculptor Frederie Auguste Bartholdi to design and complete a sculpture Liberty Enlightening the World within 1070, so that it could be a win for the Americana on the occasion of hundredth anniversary of the American Declaration of independence. The statue was a joint venture between the USA and Trance. The French people would build the statue and assemble the States, and the people of the USA were to build the pedestal for the Statue.
Raising money for the pedestal was completed in August 1886. The construction of the pedestal was Monished in April 1880. In the meantime, France completed the statue in July 1884. They sent it to New York on board the French warship 'Isere' in 1885. While transporting the statue, it was split up Into 350 pieces and packed in 214 crates, it took four months to put the Statue together and place it on the pedestal. Thousands of people saw the unveiling ceremony of the Statue of Liberty on 28 October 1886. It was centennial gift (will wale) ten years late.
The freedom that the Statue stands for is not stationary. The broken chains wrapped around her feet, sticking from the bottom of her robe, symbolizes (6 41960) her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch, free from oppression and slavery.
The Statue's original torch was the first part constructed in 1876. It was replaced by a new copper torch covered in 24K gold leaf in 1984. The torch is lighted by Mood light at night. The original torch is currently located in the lobby of the monument. Access to the torch has been closed since 1916. From 28 October 2011, on her 125th anniversary. The Statue of Liberty was also named "Liberty Enlightening the World Wide Web". The credit goes to a series of new web cams placed around her torch. Several amazing views will be just a click of a mouse away. On clear days, three cameras provide unobstructed views of scenes far and near. Two cameras provide an ultra-wide--angle interactive view of the famous golden torch. The remaining camera looks downward towards the crown of The Statue of Liberty, her face and the tablet she is holding. So a person can have access to the web cam's live feed of The Statue of Liberty from anywhere in the world.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives,
(a) Which of the following statement is true according to the text?
(i) The Statue of Liberty was the outcome of the sole endeavor of the USA
(ii) The Statue is connected to the Internet
(iii) The torch of the Statue was fully made of gold
(iv) The Statue was in complete set form during transportation
Answer: (a) (ii) The Statue is connected to the Internet
(b) The Statue of Liberty stands for ----
(i) strength and vigour
(ii) freedom and enlightenment
(iii) struggle and enslavement
(iv) forward movement and competition
Answer: (b) (ii) freedom and enlightenment
(c) What does the word 'assemble' in para 1 mean?
(i) disperse
(ii) congregate
(iii) dismantle
(iv) split
Answer: (c) (ii) congregate
(d) What was true about the centennial gift?
(i) People wanted the gift for ten years
(ii) It took ten years to make the gift
(iii) It was completed after ten years of its due date
(iv) The gift was delayed due to its transportation problem
Answer: (d) (iii) it was completed after ten years of its due date
(e) What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
(i) to show the artistic and architectural excellence of the Statue of Liberty
(ii) to uphold the amicability of the French people
(iii) to show bilateral relation between America and France
(iv) to represent the Statue in which the spirit of independence and wisdom is imbibed
Answer: (e) (iv) to represent the Statue in which the spirit of independence and wisdom in imbibed.
(f) In the 'Isere' the Statue was in----configuration
(i) fragmented
(ii) full--fledged
(iii) consummate
(iv) absolute
Answer: (f) (i) fragmented
(g) How much time did it take to compile the statue?
(i) more than half a year
(ii) less than a couple of month
(iii) more than three months
(iv) less than four months
Answer: (g) (ii) more than three months
Extra Questions:
(1) Which of the following statement is true about the Statue of Liberty?
(i) The Statue of Liberty was borrowed from France by the United States.
(ii) The Statue of Liberty was received from France by the United States.
(iii) The Statue of Liberty was hired from France by the United States.
(iv) The Statue of Liberty was purchased from France by the United States.
Answer: (1) (i) The statue of Liberty was received from France by the United States
(2) The pedestal was constructed by
(i) popular subscription
(ii) donation of govt
(iii) donation of a rich man
(iv) France
Answer: (2) (i) popular subscription
(3) The phrase 'unobstructed scenes and views' means --
(i) clear image that looks nice
(ii) clear scenario
(iii) untidy scenes and views
(iv) unique image
Answer: (3) (ii) clear scenario
(4) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage?
(i) To highlight about Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
(ii) To tell about the construction of the Statue of Liberty
(iii) To highlight about the Statue of Liberty and its donation
(iv) To tell about France and America
Answer: (4) (ii) To tell about the construction of the Statue of Liberty
(5) The statue was made for presenting the USA
(i) on its centennial celebration of liberation
(ii) for celebrating hundred occasions
(iii) for celebrating a treaty
(iv) as a token of friendship
Answer: (5) (i) on its centennial celebration of liberation
(6) The word 'occasion' means --
(i) episode
(ii) instant
(iii) occurrence
(iv) affair
Answer: (6) (iii) occurrence
(7) The construction of the statue was assigned to be completed by —
(i) 1876
(ii) 1987
(iii) 1897
(iv) 1952
Answer: (7) (i) 1876
(8) The Statue of Liberty is situated in
(i) France
(ii) the UK'.
(iii) the USA
(iv) India
Answer: (8) (iii) the USA
(9) The sentence "It was a centennial gift ten years late" means –
(i) They gave gift in ten years
(ii) The people wanted for ten years to get a gift
(iii) It took long ten years to prepare ten gifts
(iv) The gift was completed after ten years of
Answer: (9) (iv) The gift was completed after ten years of its due date
(10) The term "the hundred years" implies ,
(i) a century
(ii) a decade
(iii) a quarter of a year
(iv) a golden jubilee.
Answer: (10) (i) a century
(11) Who had to bear the expenses of the Statue?
(i) the Americans
(ii) the Bangladesh
(iii) the French
(iv) the Italians
Answer: (11) (iii) the French
(12) The broken chain wrapped around the feet of the statue symbolizes —
(i) independence of America
(ii) oppression of America
(iii) enlightening the world
(iv) free from oppression and slavery
Answer: (12) (iv) free from oppression and slavery
(13) The phrase 'centennial gift' means --
(i) one century old gift
(ii) yearly present on the basis of friendship
(iii) gist on hundred year’s celebration
(iv) one hundred gifts
Answer: (13) (iii) gift on hundred years celebration
(14) The construction was finished by France in the year of
(i) 1884
(ii) 1885
(iii) 1886
(iv) 1887
Answer: (14) (i) 1884
(15) What does the torch symbolize?
(i) Capturing the whole world
(ii) Showing way to the world
(iii) Spreading knowledge
(iv) Enlightening the world
Answer: (15) (iv) Enlightening the world
(16) Who had to bear the expenses of the pedestal of the statue?
(i) the Americans
(ii) the Europeans
(iii) the French
(iv) the Italians
Answer: (16) (i) the Americans
(17) What is the opposite meaning of the word 'unveil'?
(i) reveal
(ii) cover
(iii) show
(iv) present
Answer: (17) (ii) cover
(18) What does the word venture' mean in the text?
(i) adventure
(ii) enterprise
(iii) persuade
(iv) risk
Answer: (18) (ii) enterprise
(19) The Statue of Liberty was a present to
(i) the USA
(ii) France
(iii) the French
(iv) Bartholdi
Answer: (19) (i) the USA
(20) When was the pedestal finished?
(i) in summer in 1884
(ii) in summer in 1885
(iii) in summer in 1886
(iv) in summer in 1888
Answer: (20) (ii) in summer in 1885
Short Answer Questions
2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Why was the statue named Liberty Enlightening the World Wide Web?
Answer: (a) The statue was named Liberty Enlightening the World Wide Web due to the addition of new web cams which provide access to the web cam's live feed of The Statue of Liberty from anywhere in the world.
(b) How are the new features added to the statue?
Answer: (b) The new features are added by placing a series of new web cams at The Statue of Liberty that gives many amazing views. With a click of a mouse a person can have access to the web cam's live feed of the Statue of Liberty from all over the world
(c) What was the responsibility Frederic Auguste Bartholdi entrusted with?
Answer: (c) Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor was entrusted with the task of designing and completing a sculpture to be gifted by the French on the occasion of celebrating the centennial of American Declaration of Independence.
(d) What is the specialty of the new torch?
Answer: (d) The speciality of the new torch is that it is made of copper covered in 24 k gold leaf. It has a series of new web cams placed around her.
(e) How can people around the world have live feed of the Statue?
Answer: (e) People around the world can have live feed of the Statue with the help of web cams placed around the torch.
Extra Questions:
(1) What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
Answer: (1) The Statue of Liberty stands for international friendship.
(2) What do you mean by the term 'centennial gift?
Answer: (2) 'Centennial' means a century. The gift which is given on the occasion of a century is called a centennial gift.
(3) What do you understand by the expression "enlightening the world"?
Answer: (3) 'Enlightening the world' symbolises free from oppression and slavery.
(4) In what way, has the Statue of Liberty become a global symbol of freedom?
Answer: (4) The Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom and this freedom has been shown here in the passage by the en broken chain wrapped around her the statue's feet.
(5) How did France send the statue to the USA?
Answer: (5) France sent the statue to the USA on board on the French Warship 'Isere' in 1885. The statue was split up into 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates.
(6) How has new technology made it possible for people to see the statue from anywhere they are?
Answer: (6) By the help of a series of web cams related with computer internet, it has been made possible for people to see it from anywhere. On
(7) What does the broken chain wrapped around the feet of the Statue symbolize?
Answer: (7) The broken chain wrapped around the statue's feet symbolizes her free forward movement, enlightening the world.
(8) What is the importance of the Statue of Liberty?
Answer: (8) The importance of The Statue of Liberty is that it symbolizes liberty all over the world.
(9) How was the Statue of Liberty transported?
Answer: (9) The Statue of Liberty was transported by the French war ship 'Isere' in 1885. While transporting the statue, it was split up into 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. It took four months to put the statue together and place it on the pedestal.
(10) Why did France present the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
Answer: (10) France presented the Statue of Liberty to the USA as a gift for the Americans on the of occasion of celebrating the hundred years of the American Declaration of Independence.
(11) "The broken chain wr apped around her feet, sticking out from the bottom of her robe, symbolizes her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch, free from oppression and slavery." What does the author want to mean by this? Explain in 2/3 sentences.
Answer: (11) By this the author means to say that the statue that stands for freedom is not of stationary. Rather, it symbolizes the overthrow of tyranny and establish international friendship among the countries of the world.
(12) What were the conditions of the joint venture?
Answer: (12) The conditions of the joint venture between France and the USA were that the French people would build the statue and assemble it in the States and the people of the USA were to build the pedestal for the statue.
(13) Describe how the freedom of the statue is
Answer: (13) The freedom of the statue is not stationary as a person can have access to the webcam's live feed of the Statue of Liberty from anywhere in the world.
(14) Why was the Statue of Liberty important for the Americans?
Answer: (14) The Statue of Liberty was important for the iv) Americans because France gifted it to them on the occasion of celebration of their hundred years of declaration of independence.
(15) Do you support the idea that the Statue of Liberty bears a great significance for the promotion of human civilization? Why/Why not? Explain in 2/3 sentences.
Answer: (15) Yes, I support the idea. The Statue of Liberty bears a great significance for the promotion of human civilization because it enlightens the world free from oppression and slavery.
(16) Who had to bear the expenses of the pedestal of the statue?
Answer: (16) The people of the USA had to bear the expenses of the pedestal of the statue.
(17) Why is 28th October, 1886 a special day?
Answer: (17) 28th October, 1886 is a special day because thousands of people saw the unveiling ceremony of the Statue of Liberty.
Bangla Translation
ফরাসি ভাস্কর ফ্রেডেরি অগাস্ট বার্থোল্ডি ১০৭০ সালের মধ্যে "লিবার্টি এনলাইটেনিং দ্য ওয়ার্ল্ড" নামে একটি ভাস্কর্য ডিজাইন এবং সম্পূর্ণ করার জন্য, যাতে এটি আমেরিকান স্বাধীনতা ঘোষণার শততম বার্ষিকী উপলক্ষে আমেরিকানার জন্য একটি জয় হতে পারে। মূর্তিটি ছিল মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র এবং ট্রান্সের যৌথ উদ্যোগ। ফরাসি জনগণ মূর্তিটি নির্মাণ করবে এবং রাজ্যগুলিকে একত্রিত করবে এবং মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের জনগণ মূর্তিটির জন্য ভিত্তি তৈরি করবে। ভিত্তি তৈরির জন্য অর্থ সংগ্রহ ১৮৮৬ সালের আগস্টে সম্পন্ন হয়। ভিত্তি তৈরির কাজ ১৮৮০ সালের এপ্রিলে অর্থায়ন করা হয়। ইতিমধ্যে, ফ্রান্স ১৮৮৪ সালের জুলাই মাসে মূর্তিটি সম্পন্ন করে। তারা ১৮৮৫ সালে ফরাসি যুদ্ধজাহাজ 'ইসেরে'তে করে এটি নিউ ইয়র্কে পাঠায়। মূর্তিটি পরিবহনের সময়, এটি ৩৫০টি টুকরো করে ২১৪টি বাক্সে প্যাক করা হয়েছিল, মূর্তিটি একত্রিত করতে এবং ভিত্তি স্থাপন করতে চার মাস সময় লেগেছিল। ১৮৮৬ সালের ২৮শে অক্টোবর হাজার হাজার মানুষ স্ট্যাচু অফ লিবার্টির উন্মোচন অনুষ্ঠানটি দেখেছিলেন। এটি ছিল দশ বছর পরের শতবর্ষের উপহার (হবে)। মূর্তিটি যে স্বাধীনতার প্রতীক তা স্থির নয়। তার পোশাকের নীচ থেকে আটকে থাকা ভাঙা শিকল তার মুক্ত অগ্রসরতার প্রতীক (৬ ৪১৯৬০) যা তার মশাল দিয়ে বিশ্বকে আলোকিত করে, নিপীড়ন এবং দাসত্ব থেকে মুক্ত করে। মূর্তির মূল মশালটি ছিল ১৮৭৬ সালে নির্মিত প্রথম অংশ। এটি ১৯৮৪ সালে ২৪ ক্যারেট সোনার পাতায় ঢাকা একটি নতুন তামার মশাল দ্বারা প্রতিস্থাপিত হয়েছিল। রাতে মুড লাইট দ্বারা মশালটি জ্বালানো হয়। মূল মশালটি বর্তমানে স্মৃতিস্তম্ভের লবিতে অবস্থিত। ১৯১৬ সাল থেকে মশালটিতে প্রবেশ বন্ধ রয়েছে। ২৮শে অক্টোবর ২০১১ থেকে, তার ১২৫তম বার্ষিকীতে। স্ট্যাচু অফ লিবার্টির নামকরণ করা হয়েছিল "লিবার্টি এনলাইটেনিং দ্য ওয়ার্ল্ড ওয়াইড ওয়েব"। এর কৃতিত্ব তার মশালের চারপাশে স্থাপন করা একাধিক নতুন ওয়েব ক্যামের জন্য। মাত্র এক ক্লিকেই বেশ কিছু অসাধারণ দৃশ্য দেখা যাবে। পরিষ্কার দিনে, তিনটি ক্যামেরা দূর এবং কাছের দৃশ্যের অবাধ দৃশ্য প্রদান করে। দুটি ক্যামেরা বিখ্যাত সোনালী মশালের একটি অতি-প্রশস্ত-কোণ ইন্টারেক্টিভ দৃশ্য প্রদান করে। বাকি ক্যামেরাটি স্ট্যাচু অফ লিবার্টির মুকুট, তার মুখ এবং তার হাতে থাকা ট্যাবলেটের দিকে নিচের দিকে তাকায়। তাই একজন ব্যক্তি বিশ্বের যেকোনো স্থান থেকে ওয়েব ক্যামের স্ট্যাচু অফ লিবার্টির লাইভ ফিডে অ্যাক্সেস করতে পারবেন।
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.
The French Sculptor Fredic Auguste Bartholdi was assigned to design and complete a sculpture within 1876, so that it could be a gift for the Americans on the occasion of celebrating the hundred years of the American Declaration of Independence. The statue was a joint venture between the USA and France. The French people would build the statue and assemble it in the States, and the people of the USA were to build the pedestal for the statue.
Raising money for the pedestal was completed in August 1885. The construction of the pedestal was finished in April 1886. In the meantime, France completed the Statue in July 1884. They sent it to New York on board the French war ship ‘Isere’ in 1885. While transporting the statue, it was split up into 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates.
It took four months to put the Statue together and place it on the pedestal. Thousands of people saw the unveiling ceremony of the Statue of Liberty on October 28th 1886. It was centennial gift ten years late.
The Freedom that the Statue stands for is not stationary. The broken chain wrapped around her feet, protruding from the bottom of her robe, symbolizes her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch, free from oppression and slavery.
The Statue’s original torch was the first part constructed in 1876. It was replaced by a new copper torch covered in 24K gold leaf in 1984. The torch is lighted by flood light at night. The original torch is currently located in the lobby of the monument. Access to the torch has been closed since 1916.
From October 28, 2011, on her 125th anniversary, the Statue of Liberty was named “Liberty Enlightening the World Wide Web”. The credit goes to a series of new web cams placed around her torch. Several amazing views will be just a click of a mouse away. On clear days, three cameras provide unobstructed scenes and views. Two cameras provide an ultra wide-angle interactive view of the famous golden torch. The remaining camera looks downwards towards the crown of The Statue of liberty, her face, the tablet she is holding from your computer or smart phone. So a person can have access to the web cam’s live feed of The Statue of Liberty from anywhere in the world.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7
The Statue of Liberty symbolizes —-.
i) freedom ii) struggle against tyranny
iii) Liberation War iv) Justice
It is a gesture of — friendship.
i) global ii) international iii) unique iv) both (i) & (ii)
Broken chain means—-.
1. i) rise of tyranny ii) overthrow of tyranny
iii) the death of oppression iv) the start of oppression
The Statue of Liberty is the shape of —-.
i) man ii) woman iii) building iv) flower
Who is the designer of the Statue of Liberty?
i) Loius Khan ii) Anam iii) Fredeirc Bertholdi iv) Joynul Abedin
The Statue of Liberty is the shape of —-.
i) man ii) woman iii) building iv) flower
Who is the designer of the Statue of Liberty?
i) Loius Khan ii) Anam iii) Fredeirc Bertholdi iv) Joynul Abedin
Answer the following questions. 2×5 = 10
a) Where is the Statue of Liberty?
b) Who designed the statue?
c) Who does broken chain stand for?
d) Who donated money to make it?
e) Why is 4 July 1776 a historical day?1. a. i) freedom; b. iv) both i and ii; c. i) overthrow of tyranny; d. ii) woman; e. iii) Frederic Bartholdi.
2. a. The Staute of Liberty is situated in New York.
A French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi was the designer of the statue.
The broken chain stands for the overthrow of tyranny.
The people of Franch and the US donors dontated money to make it.
4 July 1976 is a historical day because the USA has become an independent country on this day.
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1. a. i) freedom; b. iv) both i and ii; c. i) overthrow of tyranny; d. ii) woman; e. iii) Frederic Bartholdi.
2. a. The Staute of Liberty is situated in New York.
A French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi was the designer of the statue.
The broken chain stands for the overthrow of tyranny.
The people of Franch and the US donors dontated money to make it.
4 July 1976 is a historical day because the USA has become an independent country on this day.
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