Paragraph of E1 test THE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY February 21 is the International Mother Language Day which is observed all over the world. The day is historically related to Bangladesh. Once the Indian subcontinent belonged to the British rule. In 1947, the subcontinent was divided into India and Pakistan. Pakistan had two parts. One was East Pakistan and the other was West Pakistan. But the people of East Pakistan were oppressed by the government. Even they wanted to snatch away the mother tongue of the people of East Pakistan. Mohammad Ali Zinnah, declared, "Urdu, and Urdu will be the state language of Pakistan.” But the Bangalees protested against this claim strongly..All the students of Dhaka University, brought out a procession violating 144 imposed by the government. The day was 21 February 1952. The police fired openly on the students. Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Jabbar, etc. sacrificed their lives for the sake of their mother tongue. Now, the day is observed with due respect and solemnity to the martyred heroic sons of this country. The day is a public holiday all over the world. In our country, people from all walks of life offer floral wreaths at the foot of Shaheed Minar. They sing the mournful song "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano .... Pari." Various cultural organizations arrange different programmes highlighting the heroic deed of martyred sons of the soil. Radio, TV air special programms on this occasion. National dailies also bring cut special supplements on this day. However, UNESCO in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for the rightful place of Bangla, proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day to be observed all over the world. The day is annually observed to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Street Accident Street accident is an ever raising trend in Bangladesh. We see the news of road accident almost everyday in daily newspapers. Last week | witnessed a terrible street accident at Shahbagh, Dhaka at about 11:00 am. At that time, | was going to the Bangladesh Hospital to attend on my ailing friend. So, | witnessed the accident standing very close to the spot. A long row of cars, taxis, tempos, buses, autorickshaws, rickshaws, etc. were plying towards the north, and a similar row of them were plying towards the south. A bus was coming up at top speed from the south and | waited till it ran off past me. Just at that very moment, a rickshaw ahead of me was hit by the bus and the rickshawpuller was thrown down under its wheels. All this happened in the twinkling of an eye, | instantly rushed to the spot, managed an ambulance and took the wounded rickshawpuller with the help of some of other people to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The medicalofficer on duty declared th rickshawpuller to be dead. The wife and son of the rickshawpuller, in the meantime, also rushed to the hospital. The hospital authority conducted post-mortem and handed over the dead body them. The accident was so shocking to me. It put a permanent shock in my mind. | could hardly efface the face of the poor rickshawpuller from my memory. In fact, it is a great harrowing experience in my life. DEFORESTATION The cutting down of trees indiscriminately is called deforestation. Man needs houses, furniture, firewood, etc. For this, man uses wood. Wood is also used in big industries, Man makes shops, educational institutions, boats, launches, trucks and other vehicles that lead many people to cut down trees. It poses threat to our environment. There are also many people engaged in trafficking trees from the forests making vast areas almost desert and leaving many wild animals in danger. All these have multifarious effects over the environment. Deforestation is very closely related to environment pollution and the greenhouse effect. Trees absorb carbon-dioxide and produce oxygen and thereby maintain a balanced environment. But due to deforestation, the amount of carbon-dioxide is increasing day by day. Consequently, various natural calamities such as flood, drought, cyclone, Sidr, etc. are occurring very often on earth. And these are causes a great damage to life and property. Floods and droughts, cyclones and tornados are the common phenomena in a region or in a country where deforestation is going on. In our country, less rainfall, excessive rainfall, bad harvest, soil erosion, extinction of wild animals, the greenhouse effects are the problems prevailing owing to deforestation. The low-lying countries will be adversely affected because of the rising of the sea-level. Flash-flood will happen and it will destroy the crops of our farmer. To prevent deforestation, some pragmatic steps should be taken. A social movement should be launched to prevent deforestation. Social awareness can be raised regarding adverse effects of deforestation. For this purpose, environment science and study on ecology should be introduced at school level, Awareness regarding tree plantation can be raisedthrough Internet based social media and TV programmes. And above all, our forest department should execute all codes of manner strictly at least to reduce deforestation to some extent. Science Fair A science fair is an event where students present their science projects and experiments to a larger audience. These projects can be either experimental or observational and can range from biology to physics, chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. The main goal of a science fair is to encourage students to explore science and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Science fairs typically take place at schools, universities, or other educational institutions, and can be held at different levels, from local to national or even international competitions. Students are usually judged based on the quality of their projects, their presentation skills, and their ability to explain their work to judges and other attendees. Science fairs also provide students with the Opportunity to meet and learn from other young scientists, exchange ideas, and potentially collaborate on future projects. Overall, science fairs are a great way to promote science education and inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. My Visit to a Place of Historical Interest A historical place means a place which bears the testimony of history. It surely has some important past events worth notable in history. A visit to a historical place is not only interesting and exiting but also educative.Last winter, | visited Bagerhat, a historical place. The place is famous for the Shat Gombuj Mosque and the Mazar of Khan Jahan Ali. | along with my family started our journey onnthe fixed day, and reached the destination after a five hours journey. When we reached there at 12 pm. At first we went out to visit the Shat Gombuj Mosque and the Majar of Khan Jahan Ali. We were surprised to see the architectural structures of the mosque. It stands on sixty pillars and has seventy seven curved domes. The area of mosque is very large and charming. We came to know that this mosque was used not only as a prayer hall but also as a court of justice. There is a long tank near the mosque named ‘Ghoradighi’. It is said that a horse was made to run here before digging the canal. The mosque has been declared as a world heritage site. In fact, this mosque is one of the greatest tourist attractions of Bangladesh. We're amazedto see the unique design of the Mazar of Khan Jahan Ali. The tomb is made of cutting stone. There is a big tank in front of the mazar. There are some crocodiles in this big tank. When the caretaker called them, they came near. It was a wonderful experience. Then we visited many social works of Khan Jahan Ali such as roads, public buildings etc. It was a great pleasure for me to be at Bagerhat. The sweet memory of this visit will remain ever fresh in my mind.Paragraph of E2 test ATea Stall Atea stall is a small shop where tea is prepared and sold. It is seen on the roadside, in markets, stations, terminals, etc. and everyone is acquainted with it. In a tea stall, there are one or two long tables and some long benches on both sides of the table. There is a cash counter where the owner or manager generally sits. Biscuits, cakes, bread, cigarettes, etc. are sold in a tea stall. A tea stall opens very early in the morning and closes very late at night. In some important places like railway and steamer stations, the tea stall remains open round the clock. Passengers, rickshaw pullers, officials, labourers, passers-by, students as well as political workers are the customers in a tea stall. Some tea stalls prepare quality tea. In a tea stall, one or two boys serve the customers with tea or other food items they need. Political leaders and unemployed old people occupy seats and gossip without caring for time factor. Politician discuss the current political situations of home and abroad. So, a tea stall can be called political spot. Moreover, people of all walks of life discuss their respective issues with one another. In most of the tea stalls, a newspaper is kept and so people get opportunity of reading a newspaper and knowing various current issues of home and abroad. Thus, a tea stall is not only a centre of getting refreshed with tea but also a place of being informed of various things and exchanging ideas for people. The owner of the tea stall invests comparatively a little amount of money, but his income is not less. At the same time, the owner gets informed of various things from the discussion of the people and becomes wiser day by day. NECESSITY OF LEARNING ENGLISH English is now an international language. People all over the world use this language as a medium of communication. In this age of globalisation, English is our only window on the world outside. To be cut off from English will mean a banishment from the world. Therefore, in order to keep pace with the advancement of civilisation and maintain international relations, we should learn English. For trade and commerce, we have to communicate with our business partners and firms of other countries in English. All important things, findings of scientific researches, teachings and philosophy of great scholars- all are published mostly in English. Admission for higher studies in any foreign university is not possible without a certain amount of proficiency in English language. Even in our country fluency in written and spoken English is a prerequisite for good and lucrative jobs. If we do not learn English, we shall fail in all these purposes and eventually we shall have to pay very heavily for our neglect of this global language. Our students do not find interest in learning English. They lack inmotivation and earnestness. In certain quarters, a false idea has somehow developed that if we study English our mother tongue will be neglected. it is encouraging to note that English has recently been given its due importance in our education policy. The government may do well to faster the teaching and learning of English by Instituting stipends and scholarship in the sphere. TREE PLANTATION / IMPORTANCE OF TREES Tree plantation means planting trees in large numbers throughout the country. Trees are helpful to us in many ways. Trees produce oxygen and take in carbon dioxide. And thus they maintain ecological balance. Trees give us food, oxygen, furniture and fuel. We are aware woods and forests bring rain, help our agriculture and prevent floods. If there were no trees, there would be no oxygen and life would cease to exist. The thoughtless destruction of our trees. woods and forests has put the country to a great disadvantage. They are destroyed mostly for being used as firewood. This destruction disturbs our ecological balance. It leads to soil erosion. It deprives us of fruits and timber and causes economic loss. Besides, heat, pollution, flood. cyclone, famine, diseases, etc. are the results of deforestation. So, to save mankind, we should take care of them. We should plant more and more trees. This initiative may be taken jointly by. government and non government organizations. We can plant trees in the vacant space around our houses in the months of June and July, Trees can also be planted by the side of roads, railway lines and highways. We should take care of trees by taking strict steps against destroying or cutting trees illegally or indiscriminately. Government should create awareness about the importance of trees among the general masses to keep the earth greener, cleaner and safer. The awareness of the general masses can play an effective role in protecting trees and preserving forests. Mobile Phone Mobile phone is one of the amazing inventions of modern science. It is one kind of portable telephone set. It works without any wire. In fact, it functions with the help of the chips installed inside and connects to the mobile network outside. With a mobile phone one can talk anywhere in the world within the shortest possible time. The man who sends the message will have to pay the bill but the receiver can respond to the message free of cost. Not only that, we can send messages to distant places. play games and sports, solve the work of calculation and can be aware of different kinds of news and views through it. The use of a mobile phone is more convenient than that of land phone. Specially,businessmen and the servicemen are much benefited through the use of mobile phone. It is useful for the doctor, businessmen and high officials. But it is also useful for the people who are shopping and supplying valuable information sitting in their house. The world is getting smaller in circumference due to the rapid expansion of mobile phone. Now, man feels for each other and very close in terms of exchange of views, information and counselling by the blessing of mobile phone. In education, technical sectors, offices, industrial sectors, in information sectors, above all in global communication, mobile phone plays a very vital role. All professionals depend on mobile phone for keeping close contact with one another for any urgent issue. Despite numerous advantages of mobile phone, sometimes it becomes the cause of health hazard to the users. Specially, the children are affected much. Scientists believe that mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other incurable diseases. Sometimes, the criminals use this phone to maintain their secrecy. By using the mobile phone, the terrorists and criminals carry on their evil desires and commit crimes without much difficulty. In spite of some such drawbacks, there is no better alternative to mobile phone in communicating with people at home and abroad. A Winter Morning There are six seasons in our country. Winter is one of them. It is a season of cold and mist. So a winter morning is naturally cold and misty. It's usually a foggy morning and there is dense fog all around. Sometimes, on a winter morning, the fog is so dense that nothing can be seen even at a little distance. Even the sun rays can't get through the fog. Everything is in the grip of dense fog and severe cold. Nature looks gloomy and everything looks hazy. Bird's chirping is not heard. Cows and other animals cannot corne out. In villages, people often collects dry leaves, straws, woods and make fire to make themselves warm. People generally get up late and are often late to their offices. When the sun rises unveiling the fog, people especially the old and the children bask in the sun. The poor people cannot afford warm clothes and they suffered the bitter cold. Dewdrops fallen on the grass and leaves at night look like glittering pearls in the rays of the morning sun. The date juice sellers are often found selling date juice. It is really enjoyable to have a glass of date juice in a winter morning. People often enjoy various types of delicious food items including different types of pithas and paes prepared from date juice in a winter morning. The loggy scene of winter morning disappears as the day advances. Even the fog melts away. Really a winter morning is enjoyable to the rich but a curse to the poor for want of warm clothes.