After we have studied this unit, we will be able to
■ read and understand texts through silent reading
■ listen for information
■ ask and answer questions
■ write the answers to questions
■ practise sounds
■ write paragraphs/compositions
Key words : disease essential concentrate possession
Health is the condition of our body and mind. It may be good or bad. Good health means healthy body free from diseases. It is essential for everyone to lead a happy life. If we are not in good health, we cannot concentrate on any activity in our life.
A proverb goes, "Health is Wealth" It means health is equally valuable as gold or any other personal possessions. We may have vast wealth and property, but if we are not healthy we cannot enjoy them.
To keep ourselves healthy, we have to do certain things. We have to take a balanced diet. We must exercise regularly to keep our body fit for work. There is an old saying: 'Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.' So, we should not keep late hours. We should go to bed early at night and rise early in the morning. Peace of mind is another condition for good health. So we must not worry over small things of life.
Ode on Solitude
Happy the man, whose wish and care
A few paternal acres bound,
Content to breathe his native air,
In his own ground.
Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,
Whose flocks supply him with attire,
Whose trees in summer yield him shade,
In winter fire.
Blest! who can unconcern'dly find
Hours, days and
In health of body, peace of mind,
Quiet by day,
Sound sleep by night; study and ease
Together mix'd; sweet recreation;
And innocence, which most does please,
With meditation.
Thus let me live, unseen, unknown;
Thus unlamented let me die;
Steal from the world, and not a stone
Tell where I lie.
- Alexander Pope
Key words : hygiene godliness achieve spiritually soul
The word 'hygiene' means the practice of keeping ourselves clean. It also means to keep our home and work places clean. It is important for our good health.
Hygiene is thought to be next to godliness. It is because we cannot achieve anything physically, mentally or spiritually if we are unclean in our body, mind and soul. Nobody likes an unclean person either. So we must follow the rules of hygiene.
First, we must keep our body clean. We should have a bath every day and wash our hair regularly. This will keep the body and hair free from dirt and bacteria.
Secondly, we should wash our clothes regularly. Dirty clothes give off bad smell and invite germs. We should wear socks and shoes when we go out to protect our feet from dust and germs. It is also important to wash our hands before meals and after using the toilet. We should brush our teeth twice a day, after breakfast and supper. We must also cut our nails regularly. Our drinking water must be safe. We can get safe water by boiling and filtering.
Finally, we should keep our surroundings and environment clean.
If we do and follow all the above things properly, we will be able to lead a healthy and happy life.
Key word : prescribe
Rabi's father Mr Zahir Ali is not well. He has difficulty in speaking. He is now at the doctor's clinic.
Rabi : Good evening, doctor.
Doctor : Good evening. How is your father today?
Rabi : Not at all well. He has difficulty in breathing as before. He is having severe chest pain again.
Doctor : I see. Mr Ali, could you lie down on the examination table, please? OK, let's see... Do you any pain here?
Zahir : Ooh!
Doctor : All right. I'm prescribing a medicine. Take one tablet in the morning and another at night before meals. I also advise you to have a chest X-ray immediately. If possible show me the X-ray report today in the evening. OK?
Rabi : Okay, doctor. Thank you.
Doctor : You are welcome.
Key words : nicotine tragedy broke puff
10/E Purana Paltan Dhaka 1000 9 June 2013 Dear Sohel I am sorry I could not reply to your letter earlier. This is because last week there was a tragedy in our family. My father died of lung cancer. He used to smoke heavily. He got the bad habit from his college days. Recently my mother and I were very worried about Father's worsening health condition. He was having continuous chest pain. The doctor showed him his chest X-ray plates. There were dark marks on his lungs. The doctor explained to him that the marks were the signs of lung cancer. He also explained that a poisonous substance called nicotine is in tobacco leaves; and cigarettes are made from tobacco leaves. When a person smokes cigarettes, this nicotine enters into his lungs with every puff. If anybody smokes cigarettes for years, this deadly nicotine causes lung cancer. Both mother and I tried to stop father from smoking. He never listened to our requests and warnings. He died an untimely death. Let me tell you the truth. My father's death is a great shock for us. You know, we are a big family of seven. My father was the only earning member in the family. We are now broke and we don't know how we are going to survive. Anyway, God is merciful and we are trying to recover from the shock. Write me when you have the time. Give my regards to your parents. Love Rabi |
1 “My father's death is a great tragedy.”
The underlined word means
2 Rabi's family is now completely broke because
Key words : stretching benefit regularity
Mr Pronay Larma, the physical teacher of Rooppur High School is talking about health to his students.
"What things are necessary for good health?" he asks the students.
"We need a lot of things, teacher," says Rushad. "We need healthy food, proper rest and sleep. We also have to be clean and tidy."
"Good!" says Mr Larma. "These are the things you need for good health. But another thing that you also need is regular physical exercise.'
"What types of physical exercise can we do, teacher ?" asks Rayeed.
"Well," says Mr Larma. "There are different kinds of physical exercise. You can do them indoors as well as outdoors. In the house you can do some freehand exercises. That is, you can stretch different parts of your body. Outside, you can play, swim or simply walk.'
"Why do we need physical exercise, teacher ?" asks Ranjan.
"Well", says Mr Larma, "The benefits of physical exercise are many.' The greatest of them is that it keeps you fit for work. It also gives you energy, and makes you strong and cheerful. It teaches you regularity and discipline as well."
Questions
List of exercises
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Questions
U3, L7 B Listening text: 2 |
Key words : forum environment fortnightly
Ms Subarna Saha, the class teacher, has just entered the classroom. She is now talking to the students.
"Why is the classroom so dirty?" asks Ms Saha. "I know the school cleaner is absent today. So what? Can't we ourselves keep our classroom clean?" says Ms Saha. "Sorry teacher," Shafiq, the class captain, says politely. "This is our classroom. If you clean it, you will do physical work and feel good. Also it is our responsibility to keep it clean and tidy", says Ms Saha.
"Okay, teacher," says Shafiq, "We'll do it from now on.
"First, you can make a forum, and select a leader," the class teacher suggests. "Then divide the cleaning activities among different groups,"
"It's really a great idea, teacher," says Shafiq. "We'll make the committee now and start working immediately."
After this, a committee is formed by class 8 students under the leadership of their class captain. The students are divided into several groups and a work plan is made for cleaning. The students decided to make some ground
rules. Here is a list of some of the rules:
All the students of class 8 are very excited to be involved in this activity at school.
1 Ms Subarna Saha is
2 The class teacher suggested the students to make a forum
3 The students were happy to be able to
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