Half-yearly summative assessment
2024
English
Class VI
Instructions for Students
Half-yearly summative assessment 2024
English
Class VI
Instructions for Students
Suppose, you are a
member of the reading club at your school. You often meet your classmates to
read and discuss books, magazines, newspapers, etc. You and your classmates have
just finished reading a newspaper article on 'Living Green'. You are inspired
and have decided to start a green movement. For that, you have to complete the
following tasks.
মনে করো তুমি তোমার বিদ্যালয়ের পাঠচক্রের
সদস্য। তুমি প্রায়ই তোমার সহপাঠীদের সাথে বই, ম্যাগাজিন, সংবাদপত্র ইত্যাদি পাঠ এবং
আলোচনা করার জন্যে দেখা করো। তুমি ও তোমার সহপাঠীরা 'Living Green' নামে একটি সংবাদপত্রের
নিবন্ধ পড়া শেষ করেছ। এটা পড়ে তুমি অনুপ্রাণিত হয়েছ এবং তোমার এলাকা সবুজ রাখার সিদ্ধান্ত
নিয়েছ। তা করতে হলে তোমাকে নিচের কাজগুলো সম্পন্ন করতে হবে।
Task-1
Get into groups of four
and discuss what you may do to keep your community green. Note down the main
points of your discussion.
চার জনের দল গঠন করে, তোমার এলাকাকে সবুজ
রাখতে কী করতে পারো তা নিয়ে আলোচনা করো। আলোচনার মূল বিষয়গুলো নোট রাখো
Answer: Task
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Main Points for Keeping the Community Green
1. Planting More
Trees:
We can organize tree-planting events by encouraging
residents to plant trees in their yards.
2. Promoting
Recycling:
We can set up recycling bins in public areas and also
conduct workshops on how to recycle effectively.
3. Reducing
Plastic Use:
We can encourage the use of reusable bags, bottles, and
containers and also organize a community cleaning work program to remove
plastic waste.
4. Saving Water
and Energy:
We can promote water-saving techniques like using
low-flowing water pipes and also encourage energy-saving habits, such as using
LED bulbs and unplugging devices when not in use.
5. Promoting
Local Products:
We can support local farmers' markets and shops and also inspire
the community to buy local product to reduce carbon footprints from
transportation.
6. Using Public
Transport:
We can suggest and advocate for better public transport
facilities by promoting biking or walking.
7. Promoting Environmental
Education:
We can conduct awareness programs in schools and
community centers and also share tips and information on social media about
sustainable living.
8. Initiating Community
Gardens:
We can start community gardens where residents can grow
their own food and also promote urban farming and organic gardening practices.
Task-2
For your better
understanding, another important article on 'Going Green' is given here. Now
read the article individually and complete the following activity.
ভালোভাবে বুঝার জন্য, 'Going
Green'- নামে আরেকটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নিবন্ধ এখানে
দেয়া হলো। এখন এককভাবে নিবন্ধটি পড়ো এবং নিম্নলিখিত কাজটি করো।
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Going
Green
Sustainable living has certainly become a popular
phrase. As individuals, we are increasingly aware of the impact we have on
the planet and our fellow humans. But is greening our own lifestyle enough?
We can learn to see our relations to our environment and its people. By
getting involved in our communities, by talking to our neighbors and by
supporting local groups we can green not only our own lifestyles, but our
streets, neighbourhoods, towns, cities and, ultimately, our societies. Who
knows, we may even make friends doing it.
To help green your community, you first need to be
part of it. Start talking to your neighbours, find out what's going on around
you, and get involved. It sounds obvious, but busy days often don't include
time for keeping in touch with the community.
Buying locally produced items also help protect
your environment. Shopping locally reduces food transportation; it also keeps
resources within the community. It's a great way to get to know your
neighbors.
Limiting car use can be a great way of reducing
your individual carbon footprint, but it doesn't end there. When we walk,
cycle, or take the train or bus, we also help make it easier for others to do
the same, and it can be a great way of meeting people.
People are increasingly curious about living
'green.' If you bike to work, use compost, or buy organic food, tell people
why. If people are interested in trying it themselves, show them how. |
Note the adjectives in the given text and the nouns
they describe. Copy the table in your script. Complete the table below with
five adjectives from the text and write the nouns they refer to.
প্রদত্ত অনুচ্ছেদ থেকে ৫টি Adjective সনাক্ত করো
এবং সেগুলোর নির্দেশিত Noun চিহ্নিত করে তোমার খাতায় নিম্নরূপ ছকে লিখ।
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Answer: Task
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sustainable |
living |
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popular |
phrase |
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local |
groups |
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locally produced |
items |
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busy |
days |
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individual |
footprint |
1 more for you
Task-3
As you want to make
your community green, you need to talk to your community leaders for support. তুমি যেহেতু তোমার এলাকার সবুজায়নে কাজ করতে চাও, এ কাজে সমর্থন পেতে
তোমার এলাকার গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তির সাথে কথা বলা প্রয়োজন।
a) Now, write a set of
questions that you want to ask your community leaders. You must include at
least 5 questions. In your questions, follow the rules of making interrogative
sentences and using question marks properly.
এখন তোমার এলাকার গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তির
কাছে জিজ্ঞেস করার জন্য একটি প্রশ্নমালা তৈরি করো। তোমার প্রশ্নমালায় কমপক্ষে ৫ টি
প্রশ্ন থাকবে, এবং প্রশ্নগুলো প্রশ্নবোধক বাক্য তৈরি এবং সঠিক ভাবে প্রশ্নবোধক চিহ্ন
ব্যবহার করার নিয়ম মেনে চলবে।
b) Now, based on the
questions you have made, write an imaginary conversation between you and the
community leader about the ways to keep the locality green.
এখন, তোমার করা প্রশ্নগুলোর উপর ভিত্তি
করে, এলাকাটিকে সবুজ রাখার উপায় সম্পর্কে তোমার এবং তোমার এলাকার গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তির
মধ্যে একটি কাল্পনিক কথোপকথন লিখ।
In your writing you
should include the following:
তোমার লেখায় নিম্ন লিখিত শর্তগুলো অন্তর্ভুক্ত
করতে হবেঃ
I. Use article (a/an/the)
as appropriate.
II. Use full stop (.)
question mark and capitalization where appropriate.
III. Use assertive
sentences where necessary.
IV. Use formal
expressions to welcome someone.
V. Use formal
expressions to show respect to other's opinions.
Answer: Task
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a) A set of 5 questions for Community Leaders following the rules of making
interrogative sentences and using question marks properly
11. What are the
current initiatives in place to promote green living in our community?
22. How can our
student group collaborate with local authorities to plant more trees in public
areas?
33. What
resources are available for educating residents about recycling and waste
reduction?
44. Are there any
grants or funding opportunities available to support green initiatives led by young
people?
55. Are there any
plans to improve public transportation to reduce car use and pollution?
2 more for you
66. In your
opinion, what are the biggest challenges our community faces in becoming more
environmentally friendly, and how can we work together to overcome them?
77. How can local
businesses be encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly practices?
b) Imaginary Conversation with the Community Leader
Myself: Good
morning, Mr. X. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.
Community Leader: Good
morning! It's my pleasure. How can I assist you?
Myself: I appreciate
your willingness to discuss ways to keep our locality green. May I start by
asking what are the current initiatives in place to promote green living in our
community?
Community Leader: Certainly.
We currently have a few programs focused on recycling, energy conservation, and
tree planting. However, we are always looking for new ideas and support from
the community.
Myself: That’s great
to hear. How can the community support the efforts to plant more trees in
public areas?
Community Leader: Community
support is crucial. We can organize tree-planting events, and volunteers can
help with planting and maintenance. Additionally, donations and sponsorships
can fund these activities.
Myself: That sounds
like a wonderful initiative. What resources are available for educating
residents about recycling and waste reduction?
Community Leader: We have
educational materials available at the community center and on our website. We
also conduct workshops and seminars periodically to raise awareness about
effective recycling and waste management practices.
Myself: That’s very
informative. Are there any plans to improve public transportation to reduce car
use and pollution?
Community Leader: Yes, we are
in discussions with the local transport authority to enhance public
transportation services. This includes increasing the number of buses,
improving routes, and encouraging carpooling and cycling.
Myself: Those are
excellent steps. How can local businesses be encouraged to adopt more
environmentally friendly practices?
Community Leader: We can
provide incentives for businesses that implement green practices, such as tax
breaks or public recognition. Additionally, we can organize forums where
businesses can share best practices and learn from each other.
Myself: Thank you
for these insights, Mr. X. Your support and guidance are invaluable in our
efforts to make our community greener.
Community Leader: You’re
welcome. I appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication. Together, we can make a
significant difference.
Myself: I completely
agree. Thank you again for your time and support. Have a great day.
Community Leader: You too.
Take care and keep up the great work.
Task-4
Green Movement is
related to human values, specially the kindness of the creator and the values
of His creation. Now read the poem "Kindness" by Edgar Albert Guest
and answer the following questions. Green Movement মানুষের মুল্যবোধের সাথে সম্পৃক্ত। বিশেষ করে স্রষ্টার সৃষ্টি এবং তার
সৃষ্টির মুল্যবোধ। এখন Edgar Albert
Guest এর লেখা 'Kindness' কবিতাটি পড়ো এবং নিচের প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর দাও।
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Kindness
By Edgar Albert Guest
One never knows How far a word of kindness goes; One never sees How far a smile of friendship flees. Down, through the years, The deed forgotten reappears.
One kindly word The souls of many
here has stirred. Man goes his way And tells with every
passing day, Until life's end: "Once unto me he
played the friend."
We cannot say What lips are
praising us to-day. We cannot tell Whose prayers ask God
to guard us well. But kindness lives Beyond the memory of
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a)
How many stanzas
are there in the poem? Copy the first stanza and identify the rhyming words. কবিতাটিতে কয়টি stanza আছে? কবিতার ১ম stanza কপি করো এবং rhyming words চিহ্নিত করো।
b) Copy the table below
and, in column A, write down 5 words from the poem "Kindness" and in
column B write the words that rhyme with the words in column A. নিচের ছকটি খাতায় এঁকে column
A তে কবিতা থেকে ৫টি word লিখ এবং column B তে সেগুলোর সাথে ছন্দের মিল আছে এমন word লিখ।
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c) Write at least five sentences explaining how the
theme of the poem "Kindness" relates to the concept of "Living
Green". Use no less than five adjectives in your sentences.
'Kindness' কবিতার মূলভাব 'Living Green' এর ধারণার সাথে কীভাবে সম্পৃক্ত তা ব্যাখ্যা করে কমপক্ষে ৫ টি বাক্য লিখ।
তোমার লেখায় কমপক্ষে ৫টি adjective ব্যবহার কর।
Answer: Task 4
aa. There
are three stanzas in the poem "Kindness".
bb. The Rhyming Words of the first stanza are : knows (1st line) with goes(2nd line), sees (3rd line) with flees (4th line) and years (5th line) with reappears (6th line)
cc. Five
sentences explaining how the theme of the poem "Kindness" relates to
the concept of "Living Green" are given below:
11. The poem
"Kindness" highlights the profound impact of small acts, much like
how simple efforts in living green can lead to significant environmental
benefits.
22. Just as a
kind word can stir souls, a thoughtful act like planting a tree can inspire a
community to adopt more sustainable practices.
33. The lasting
effects of kindness, as described in the poem, mirror the enduring benefits of
green initiatives that can create a healthier planet for future generations.
44. Generous acts
of kindness and eco-friendly behaviors both leave positive legacies that extend
beyond our immediate awareness.
55. The poem
emphasizes that kindness lives on beyond memory, just as conscientious actions
to protect the environment create a lasting, beneficial impact on the Earth.
Adjectives
used: profound, simple, significant, kind, thoughtful, sustainable, lasting, healthier
etc.
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