Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.

Nazma is Joynul's wife. She is a housewife.

Joynul is a carpenter. He lives in a village.

Nazma failed to serve his meal because she had a severe headache and a fever.

Joynul was angry with everybody because he did not get any work on that day.

When Joynul was angry with Nazma, she explained how busy she remained throughout the day doing household chores. Joynul then realized that Nazma's work is equally important. She does not earn money, but she keeps the family together.

Joynul looked for work in his village and in the next village.

Joynul shouted at Nazma because she could not prepare the meal in time.

Joynul was so angry that he was trembling.

Nazma contributes to the family in a different way. She does household tasks like preparing food, cleaning the house and yard, washing the clothes ete. Her work keeps the family happy and stay together.

Yes, I think Joynul and Nazma contribute to the family equally because they both work for the family to run it properly. Thought their functions are different but those are equally important.

Joynul felt guilty when he realised the significance of Nazma's works and efforts.

Hearing Nazma's reply, Joynul thought about the things Nazma mentioned and realized that both his and his wife's works are equally important in the family.

(a) angry; (b) wildly; (c) cooked; (d) besides; (e) keep.

Nazma was unable to serve Joynul his meal in time. This made him very (a) angry . He shouted at Nazma (b) wildly He thought his wife only (c) cooked at home. But she had to clean, wash, husk, také care of the children, etc. (d) besides cooking. While Joynul worked and earned money to run the family, Nazma worked at home to (e) keep the family together.

(a) does; (b) runs; (c) husband; (d) make; (e) equally.

Nazma argues that she (a) does all the work at home- cooking, cleaning, washing, husking, taking care of the children- everything. She (b) runs the family. She also reminds her (c) husband that he works for money but her work in the home can (d) make the family stick together and happy. So both types of work are (e) equally important.

The man in bed by the window died in one morning. He died peacefully in his sleep.

The men talked for hours. They talked about their wives and children, their homes, their jobs and almost about everything.

The other man spent all his time lying on his bed.

The man by the window described the things seen through window vividly as he told about a lovely lake, ducks and swans, children playing with floating paper boats, skyline etc.

No, I don't think so. It is because the man by the window was completely blind. He could not see the beautiful nature that he described to the other man. All that he said was his imagination. He imagined all of it to make his friend inspired to live.

Begum Rokeya came from a rich, educated Muslim family.

Yes, her husband was supportive of her work. He always encouraged her to go on with her activities.

Begum Rokeya was a famous writer and a social worker. She fought for women's cause all her life as she believed in equality.

She fought for women's equal right and opportunities throughout her life.

Begum Rokeya believed that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men have. She believed in women having freedom and education. In her time, it was rare. Thus, she emerged as a role model for womenfolk.

Begum Rokeya's belief was that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men have in the society.

Yes, Begum Rokeya's husband was very supportive and cooperative. He always encouraged her to keep going with her works.

Begum Rokeya had great affection for her mother tongue. So, she did not learn Arabic and Persian like other elite Muslims.

Begum Rokeya believed that woman should enjoy the equal opportunities and rights as men do in the society.

Begum Rokeya devoted her life for the women's cause. She worked to uphold women's right in the society. She wanted to ensure the equal rights and opportunities for women like men.