Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it:
The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement, which is immeasurable. It stands upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the victory day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the liberation war will be kept in the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big, and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of people prevails, for man is born to be free.
The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters. Close to the tower, standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit.
1. Choose the best answer: 1x5=5
a) The National Memorial is situated at—-
i) Sylhet ii) Comilla
iii) Savar iv) Jessore
b) The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the—-
i) Liberation Day ii) Martyr Day
iii) Victory Day iv) Shaheed Day
c) What is the width of the National Memorial?
i) 130 metre ii) 130 feet
iii) 110 metre iv) 110 feet
d) The plan of the memorial includes—-
i) a mosque and a library ii) a library and a museum
iii) a mosque and a museum iv) all
e) The will of people prevails, for man is born—-
i) to be victorious ii) to be honoured
iii) to be free iv) to be liable.
2. Write whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer 1x5=5
a) There are some graves close to the tower.
b) The National Memorial is an emblem of honour to the martyred freedom fighters.
c) The museum will be built to preserve the rare collection of the martyrs.
d) Standing beside the tallest tower, we bow down our heads in respect.
e) The construction work of the National Memorial has not been completed.
3. Fill in each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1x5=5
The National Memorial located at a)—-represents the nation’s respect for the b)—-of the Liberation War. This memorial is built with c)—-but made of blood. Its 150 feet d)—-stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. The e)—-was laid on the first f)—-of our Victory Day. It covers 126 acres of land. There are several g)—-of the martyred freedom fighters. The most heart h)—-sight is the several graves. Standing there we bow down our i)—-to pay a j)—-to the worthy sons of this soil.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’. Now, write a paragraph based on the information about the National Memorial. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a correct sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words. 5
Location—purpose—symbol—height—sacrifice—respect
5. Read the passage in A again. Now answer the following questions in your own words : 1x5=5
a) When was the foundation of the National Memorial laid?
b) What will the memorial remind its visitors?
c) ‘’The National Memorial was built with concrete but made of blood.’’—-What does it mean?
d) Why will the relics of the Liberation War be preserved in the museum?
e) Why is the National Memorial at Savar built?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in ‘A’. 1x5=5
The National Memorial at Savar a)—-the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. The b)—-of the martyrs cannot be c)—-. The National Memorial reminds the people of our country of the d)—-they made. It also indicates that e)—-are always defeated. There is a plan of f)—-a huge g)—-in several phases. The h)—-includes a mosque, a library and a i)—-where the relics of the War j)—-Liberation will be kept.
7. Suppose, you have paid a visit to the National Memorial at Savar recently. Now, write in about 70-80 words about the ‘National Memorial’. 5
8. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, write the main ideas of the text in your own words in not more than five sentences. 5
Ans:
1. a) iii) Savar b) iii) Victory Day c) ii) 130 feet d) iv) all e) iii) to be free.
2. a) True b) True c) False
Correct Ans: The museum will be built to preserve the relics of the Liberation War.
d) False
Correct Ans: Standing beside the graves, we bow down our heads in respect. e) True.
3. a) Savar b) martyrs c) concrete d) tower e) foundation f) anniversary g) graves h) touching i) heads j) tribute.
4. The location of the National Memorial is Savar. The purpose of building this monument is to show respect to the martyred freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the cause of our motherland. It may be built with concrete but made of blood. Its height is 150 feet, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. The dimensions of the memorial may be measured. But it symbolizes such an achievement that cannot be measured. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
5. a) The foundation of the National Memorial was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day.
b) The memorial reminds its visitors of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifice of the freedom loving people.
c) The phrase means that the National Memorial may be built with concrete but it bears the memories of the martyred freedom fighters who sacrificed their valuable lives for the sake of the state and so it is actually made of the sacrifice of lives as well as blood.
d) The relics of the Liberation War will be preserved in the museum to remind our countrymen of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people.
e) The National Memorial at Savar is built to show nation’s respect towards the martyrs of the War of Liberation.
6. a) symbolizes b) sacrifice c) denied d) sacrifice e) oppressors f) building g) complex h) complex i) museum j) of
7. Recently I’ve paid a visit to the National Memorial at Savar. The day was the Victory Day. Being there I was stuck seeing the entire structure of the monument. The monument is a series of seven towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The 150 feet tower stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. I was moved by the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters lying close to the tower. Standing before the graves I felt really proud of our martyred freedom fighters.
8. The National Memorial at Savar symbolizes the nations respect for the martyrs of the war of liberation. The foundation of the National Memorial was laid on the first anniversary of our Victory Day in 1972. From then it is the eminent structure of independence which is a clear warning to all oppressors. It is the symbol of our eternal spirit. So, it is our sacred duty to save its honour facing all the hindrances.
The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement, which is immeasurable. It stands upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the victory day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the liberation war will be kept in the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big, and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of people prevails, for man is born to be free.
The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters. Close to the tower, standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit.
1. Choose the best answer: 1x5=5
a) The National Memorial is situated at—-
i) Sylhet ii) Comilla
iii) Savar iv) Jessore
b) The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the—-
i) Liberation Day ii) Martyr Day
iii) Victory Day iv) Shaheed Day
c) What is the width of the National Memorial?
i) 130 metre ii) 130 feet
iii) 110 metre iv) 110 feet
d) The plan of the memorial includes—-
i) a mosque and a library ii) a library and a museum
iii) a mosque and a museum iv) all
e) The will of people prevails, for man is born—-
i) to be victorious ii) to be honoured
iii) to be free iv) to be liable.
2. Write whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer 1x5=5
a) There are some graves close to the tower.
b) The National Memorial is an emblem of honour to the martyred freedom fighters.
c) The museum will be built to preserve the rare collection of the martyrs.
d) Standing beside the tallest tower, we bow down our heads in respect.
e) The construction work of the National Memorial has not been completed.
3. Fill in each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1x5=5
The National Memorial located at a)—-represents the nation’s respect for the b)—-of the Liberation War. This memorial is built with c)—-but made of blood. Its 150 feet d)—-stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. The e)—-was laid on the first f)—-of our Victory Day. It covers 126 acres of land. There are several g)—-of the martyred freedom fighters. The most heart h)—-sight is the several graves. Standing there we bow down our i)—-to pay a j)—-to the worthy sons of this soil.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’. Now, write a paragraph based on the information about the National Memorial. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a correct sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words. 5
Location—purpose—symbol—height—sacrifice—respect
5. Read the passage in A again. Now answer the following questions in your own words : 1x5=5
a) When was the foundation of the National Memorial laid?
b) What will the memorial remind its visitors?
c) ‘’The National Memorial was built with concrete but made of blood.’’—-What does it mean?
d) Why will the relics of the Liberation War be preserved in the museum?
e) Why is the National Memorial at Savar built?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in ‘A’. 1x5=5
The National Memorial at Savar a)—-the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. The b)—-of the martyrs cannot be c)—-. The National Memorial reminds the people of our country of the d)—-they made. It also indicates that e)—-are always defeated. There is a plan of f)—-a huge g)—-in several phases. The h)—-includes a mosque, a library and a i)—-where the relics of the War j)—-Liberation will be kept.
7. Suppose, you have paid a visit to the National Memorial at Savar recently. Now, write in about 70-80 words about the ‘National Memorial’. 5
8. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, write the main ideas of the text in your own words in not more than five sentences. 5
Ans:
1. a) iii) Savar b) iii) Victory Day c) ii) 130 feet d) iv) all e) iii) to be free.
2. a) True b) True c) False
Correct Ans: The museum will be built to preserve the relics of the Liberation War.
d) False
Correct Ans: Standing beside the graves, we bow down our heads in respect. e) True.
3. a) Savar b) martyrs c) concrete d) tower e) foundation f) anniversary g) graves h) touching i) heads j) tribute.
4. The location of the National Memorial is Savar. The purpose of building this monument is to show respect to the martyred freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the cause of our motherland. It may be built with concrete but made of blood. Its height is 150 feet, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. The dimensions of the memorial may be measured. But it symbolizes such an achievement that cannot be measured. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
5. a) The foundation of the National Memorial was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day.
b) The memorial reminds its visitors of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifice of the freedom loving people.
c) The phrase means that the National Memorial may be built with concrete but it bears the memories of the martyred freedom fighters who sacrificed their valuable lives for the sake of the state and so it is actually made of the sacrifice of lives as well as blood.
d) The relics of the Liberation War will be preserved in the museum to remind our countrymen of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people.
e) The National Memorial at Savar is built to show nation’s respect towards the martyrs of the War of Liberation.
6. a) symbolizes b) sacrifice c) denied d) sacrifice e) oppressors f) building g) complex h) complex i) museum j) of
7. Recently I’ve paid a visit to the National Memorial at Savar. The day was the Victory Day. Being there I was stuck seeing the entire structure of the monument. The monument is a series of seven towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The 150 feet tower stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. I was moved by the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters lying close to the tower. Standing before the graves I felt really proud of our martyred freedom fighters.
8. The National Memorial at Savar symbolizes the nations respect for the martyrs of the war of liberation. The foundation of the National Memorial was laid on the first anniversary of our Victory Day in 1972. From then it is the eminent structure of independence which is a clear warning to all oppressors. It is the symbol of our eternal spirit. So, it is our sacred duty to save its honour facing all the hindrances.
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