Summary
After completing the lesson, students will be able to:
- Ask and answer questions
- Read and understand texts
- Participate in short dialogues on familiar topics
A large number of Bangladeshis go abroad for work, primarily in countries like the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, where there is high demand for workers. Bangladeshi workers are preferred for their hard work, but many end up with low-paying "odd" jobs due to language barriers in English and Arabic. It's essential for these workers to improve their language skills to secure better employment and support their families, thus contributing to the economy.
In a dialogue example, Sohan converses with Dr. Arman, a Bangladeshi doctor in Cairo, discussing the best times to visit and sights to see, such as the Cairo Museum and the Pyramids.
Language focus includes using modal verbs like can, could, may, should, and mustn't.
In Section D, students are to complete sentences about attractions in Dhaka, using verbs like can see, should visit, mustn't drink, etc. A sample dialogue for a foreign traveler seeking information about visiting Dhaka is also provided.
After completing the lesson students will be able to
- ask and answer questions
- read and understand texts
- participate in short dialogues and conversations on familiar topics
A Look at the pictures and the words in the following box. Discuss and say which words are related with the pictures.
| wage earner, skilled worker, economy, job, tourists, pleasure, abroad, foreign |
B Answer the following questions in pairs, then read the text below.
- Do you know anyone who has gone abroad to earn a living?
- Which countries do Bangladeshi workers go to?
- How much money do you think they earn?
A large number of Bangladeshis go abroad for work. There is always a high demand for workers in countries like the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, etc. These countries prefer Bangladeshi workers because they are hard-working. However, it is unfortunate that many of our workers are forced to do "odd" jobs in those countries, and as a result, they are not paid well. One reason for this is that Bangladeshi workers are often not good at English, Arabic, or other languages which are required abroad. Therefore, it is important for workers to develop their language skills before going to other countries for work. This will help them secure better jobs and receive the pay and benefits they deserve. In this way, they will be able to support their families better, as well as contribute more effectively to the development of our economy.
B1 Complete column B of the table below with information from the text you have read.
Column A | Column B |
Countries which prefer Bangladeshi workers |
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Skills required for good jobs abroad |
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Advantages of developing language skills |
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Advantages of getting better jobs |
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C Sohan had a conversation with a Bangladeshi doctor, Mr Arman who works in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt. Read and practise the dialogue in pairs.
Sohan Can you tell me a little about Cairo?
Dr Arman Sure. What would you like to know?
Sohan Well, what's a good time to visit there?
Dr Arman I think you can visit any time. The weather is more or less the same.
Sohan Good! And what should I see there?
Dr Arman Well, you can visit the Cairo Museum and you should see the mummies. And you mustn't leave Cairo without visiting the Pyramids.
Sohan Anything else?
Dr Arman Oh yes. If you have time, you may visit Port Suez. You could have an excellent night view of the Red Sea.
Sohan It all sounds exciting! Thank you very much.
Language Focus
Modal verbs can/can't, could/couldn't, may, should, must/mustn't: | |
Can you tell me something about Cairo? | Yes, I can. /No, I can't |
What else could I see there? | You could enjoy the night view of Port Suez. But you couldn't go across the Red Sea without valid visa. |
What can I have for dinner? | You can have traditional Egyptian dishes or Continental European, as you wish. |
What should I see in Cairo museum? | You should see the mummies. But you mustn't leave Egypt without visiting the Pyramids. |
D Complete the sentences about what a tourist can do and see in Dhaka. Use the verbs from the box.
| can see, may spend, can go, could(even) taste, shouldn't miss, should visit, should go for, mustn't drink, may try |
- You _______ to Sonargaon.
- You _____ the capital of ancient Bengal there.
- You _____ the Lalbagh Fort in the old part of Dhaka.
- You _____ a couple of hours at the Baldha Garden.
- You _____ the Ahsan Manzil too.
- You _____ a boat ride on the Buriganga river.
- You _____ the taste of Mughlai Khana once you're in Dhaka.
- You _____ a Tom Tom ride from Sadarghat to Gulistan.
- You ____ Chatpati or Fuchka on the foot path.
- But you ____ tap water in a restaurant.
E Read the sentences in Section D (1-10) again. Suppose, a foreign traveller wants to visit Dhaka. He wants some information from you, such as, when to visit, what to see, where to eat, what to do in Dhaka, etc. Complete the following dialogue taking the cue from D.
Foreign traveller Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
You Sure. What ______ to know?
Foreign traveller Well, what's ___________?
You Well, you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you_____the handicrafts. But you ____ Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Foreign traveller ________ ?
You Oh yes. If you have time, you__________ Ahsan Manjil.
You _______ have an excellent experience of the Mughal and the British architecture by visiting it.
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