Here is a part of the poem 'Ode to the West Wind' by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Read it and identify the metaphors used in the poem. Use the following table to complete the activity. 

Ode to the West Wind

By: Percy Bysshe Shelley

Make me thy lyre, even as the forest is: What if my leaves are falling like its own! The tumult of thy mighty harmonies

Will take from both a deep, autumnal tone, Sweet though in sadness. Be thou, Spirit fierce, My spirit! Be thou me, impetuous one!

Drive my dead thoughts over the universe Like withered leaves to quicken a new birth! And, by the incantation of this verse,

Scatter, as from an unextinguished hearth Ashes and sparks, my words among mankind! Be through my lips to unawakened Earth.

The trumpet of a prophecy! O Wind, If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?

Read the following passage and identify five cohesive devices used in the text, and analyze the purpose of using them in the sentences. Use the table below to complete the activity.

Trees are a vital part of our environment. They have, in fact, great impacts on the climate. But we are not kind and careful about them. Rather, we destroy trees at random. As a result, one day the country will bear the consequences of the greenhouse effect. Since ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends largely on agriculture. Moreover, trees play a vital role in our climate. Besides, trees keep soil strong and protect it. After that, trees save us from floods and many other natural calamities. Furthermore, trees provide us with timber which is of great use, especially in construction works and making furniture. Thus, trees are our best friends.

Complete the following text by using the right form of the verb.

Self-study is a method of learning where students take charge of their own studying outside of the classroom, without direct supervision. This (a)________  (allow) the student to take control of how, what, when, and where they (b)_________ (learn).This method of studying (c)_______ (be) preferred by independent learners because they can take learning into their own hands. They (d)________ (assess) what information they need, find the resources to (e)_______ (complementing) their learning, and complete their assessments at their own pace.

Anyone can (f) _________ (incorporate) self-studying in their own learning practice, not just independent learners. Self-studying is also quite useful for anyone who may not have the time to get (g) _________ (enroll) in formal courses, or cannot travel to institutions for those courses.Self-study helps (h) _______ (building) a student's confidence in learning.(i)_________ (Manage) one's time and priorities helps make self-studying more effective. Students are (j)_________ (allow) to be self-motivated and less reliant on teachers to direct how and when they should study. With their autonomy, students learn to plan and become persistent with their studies thoughtfully.

Here is the story of Maria. There are some gaps in the story. Now fill in the blanks with appropriate non-finite verbs (Gerund, participles, and infinitive).

Maria was determined ______ (to finish/finishing) her project before the deadline. She knew that _______ (to manage/managing) her time well was crucial. After ________ (to plan/planning) her schedule carefully, she began_________ (to work/working) on the most challenging tasks first. 

While _____ (to complete/completing) the initial stages, Maria realized she needed some help. She called her friend, Sujon, _________ (to ask/asking) for advice. Sujon suggested _________ (to break/breaking) the project into smaller, more manageable parts. Maria found this advice helpful and decided _________ (to follow/following) it. As she continued _________  (to work/working), she felt more confident. By the end of the day, she was able ________ (to see/seeing) significant progress, which motivated her _______ (to keep/keeping) going.

Read the following sentences and identify time adverbials. Then write new sentences using the same adverbial for each.

Yesterday, Rafiq went to the market in the morning to buy fresh vegetables. Every Friday, he visits the market early to avoid the crowds. Last week, he couldn't go because of the heavy rain, but he made sure to go this week. Later that day, he prepared a special dinner for his family. Next weekend, they plan to visit his grandparents in the village.

A reputed social service organization named Green Friends is willing to appoint some skilled and qualified gardeners for their ongoing project. They want eligible and sensible co-mates with SSC and 2 years of working experience in this field who will facilitate and support all aspects of gardening in the project.

If you think you are a suitable and qualified candidate for this post, write a CV for the job.

The following points must be mentioned in your CV.

• create a header with contact information
• include career objectives
• provide educational details
• provide your relevant skills
• describe your personal information and personal attributes
• give 2 references

Read the story below. Try to assume the topic of the story. Then complete the activity that follows.

In the social system of Bangladesh, children have to depend upon their parents and family members for their well-being. The state cannot ensure completely their basic needs and social security. Children are the most unprotected, vulnerable, and weak segment of society. Child marriage is a perennial problem. Though it's a global problem it is more alarming for Bangladesh. It is treated as a massive violation of girl's rights because due to early marriage, they cannot continue or complete their education. Child marriage is such a problem that can pose a threat to the whole society. In most of the cases, girls are victims of child marriage. Due to poverty and illiteracy parents especially in rural areas think economically girls are a burden for the family and to reduce the burden of the family arrange child marriage. As the mental faculties of the children are not mature enough they cannot realize the consequences of child marriage, rely on their parents, family, and other relatives and they think that child marriage will be a benefit for them. Parents inspire early marriage from the fear that the amount of dowry will be high with the age of their daughters.

One of the major causes of the rapid increase in population in Bangladesh is early marriage. It has adverse health, intellectual, and psychological impacts and it also causes dropout from school. Marriage at an early age has the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, delivery of low birth weight babies, and maternal and child death. It destroys a girl physically and mentally.

Now, write a paragraph on 'The cause and effects of early marriage in Bangladesh' in 150 words.

Here are some thought-provoking questions on early marriage that you may use to write the paragraph.

• What are the primary factors of early marriage in Bangladesh?
• What are the problems with early marriage?
• How does early marriage affect the mental and emotional well-being of young girls?
• How to stop early marriage?

Suppose you are Ratul. You have been shortlisted in the Creative Writing category of the National Education Week competition this year. In this case, you will need a forwarding letter.

Now write an application/ a letter to the Head Teacher of your school asking for a forwarding letter.

Your writing must include the basic criteria of a formal letter.

How did the relationship between the two brothers change at the end of the story?