Congratulation! Well done!-অভিনন্দন! সাবাস!
A. We often (প্রায়ই) use some routine expressions (অভিব্যক্তি) in our everydays conversations. Read the following (নিচের) conversations (কথোপকথন) and see some of the different ways in which we can respond to a good or bad news.
(a) Babul goes to a school in Dhaka and his parents live in a small town in Tangail District. Babul is talking (কথা বলিতেছে) to his father over telephone.
Babul: Hello, Dad!
Dad: Babul? How are you?
Babul: Fine Dad. I just got my exam result. I’ve got an A (A grade) in my English test!
Dad: Well done, son! I‘m so proud of you!
Babul: Thanks, Dad. By the way I’ve to go now. I’ll call you again.
Dad: Bye, son. Take care.
Babul: You too, Dad. Bye!
(b) Rahul is a good singer. He loves to sing folk songs and is quite popular with young generation. His new album (গানের এ্যালবাম) has just come out.
Nina: Hello, Rahul! You look very happy today!
Rahul: I am happy. I just heard that my new album of Lalon’s songs (লালনগীতি) has been a hit (জনপ্রিয়)!
Nina: Oh, great! Congratulations!
Rahul: Thanks, Nina. I can’t tell you how happy (সুখী) I am!
(c) Manzoor is a student of class six in a Government High school in Rajbari. Recently (সম্প্রতি) there was an inter-school essay competition (রচনা প্রতিযোগিতা) on the occasion (অনুষ্ঠান বা উপলক্ষ) of our Independence Day (স্বাধীনতা দিবস). Manzoor had participated (অংশ নিয়েছিল) and got a prize (পুরস্কার).
Raj: Hello, Manzoor! What’s the matter? You look excited!
Maznoor: You remember the competition, I took part?
Raj: Yes, I do. What happens?
Maznoor: I am happy that I’ve won the competition! In fact, I’ve won the first prize!
Raj: Oh, that’s marvelous! Congratulation!
Manzoor: Thanks, Raj.
A1. Discuss (আলোচনা কর) with your friends the meanings (অর্থসমূহ) of: generation (একই সময়ে জন্ম নেয়া লোকজন), album (কোন গায়কের গানের সংগ্রহ), hit (জনপ্রিয়) as they have been used in the conversation above. [পাঠ্যবইয়ে A এ conversation দেয়া রয়েছে]
The words (শব্দসমূহ) album and hit can be used is more than one meaning. Discuss in groups (দলবদ্ধ) and see if you can guess the other meanings.
Answer:
Myself: Hi, Raj. How are you?
Raj: Fine and you?
Myself: I’m ok. Do you know what does ‘generation’ mean?
Raj: Yes, It means all the people who were born at about the same time.
Myself: Hi, Nipa.
Nipa: Hello!
Myself: Do you know what ‘album’ is?
Nipa: Yes, It means the collection of songs of a singer.
Myself: What does ‘Hit’ Means?
Nipa: Its means become popular.
Myself: Thanks, friends, bye.
Friends: Bye.
A2. Practise the conversation above in pairs (যুগ্মভাবে উপরের কথোপকথনটি চর্চা কর).
Answer:
A1 এর কথোপকথনটি যুগ্মভাবে চেষ্টা কর।
B. Let’s now see what we say when we hear about something not good or not happy. Read the following dialogues.
(a) Bobby: Hi, Sujan! Why didn’t you come to school last 4 days?
Sujan: I had the flu. I was in bed (বিছানায়) most of the time.
Bobby: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. How do you feel now?
(b) Shakil: Hello, Manik! Why are you so quiet today?
Manik: Did you see that pen my father gave me? I’ve lost it. It was very dear to me!
Shakil: Oh, I’m sorry How did you lose it?
Manik: I don’t know! I think I dropped it somewhere.
(c) Shanu: Hi, Munia! Have you seen the results.
Munia: Yes. I’ve failed in my math test.
Shanu: Oh! that’s bad luck!
Munia: I don’t know how to tell my parents.
Shanu: I think they will understand and you will do better next time.
B1. Practice saying the above conversations in pairs.
Answer:
B হতে নিজে নিজে চেষ্টা কর।
B2. Answer the following questions.
What would you say to somebody who:
(a) Has won a lottery?
(b) Has lost a football match?
(c) Has just congratulated (অভিনন্দন জানিয়েছিল) you on your good result?
(d) Has been ill?
(e) Has been selected for a music program on TV?
Answer:
(a) I would say ‘congratulations’ to somebody who has won a lottery.
(b) I would say ‘that’s bad luck’ to somebody who has lost a football match.
(c) I would say ‘thanks’ to somebody who has congratulated me on my good result.
(d) I would say ‘I am sorry to hear that’ to somebody who has been ill.
(e) I would say ‘best of luck’ to somebody who has been selected for a music program on TV.
B3. Work with a partner. Mark short (ছোট) conversations on the situations given in B2.
Answer:
(a)
Kuddus: Hello, Rahim! Why are you looking so happy?
Rahim: I am happy because I won a lottery of 2,00,000 Taka.
Kuddus: Wow! Congratulations Rahim. I am so happy for you.
Rahim: Thank you so much Kuddus.
(b)
Devi: What happened Raja you look so sad?
Raja: We lost our football match today.
Devi: Oh, sorry to hear that but don’t worry. I think you’ll do better next time.
Raja: Thank you Devi.
(c)
Ayus: Hello, Neha! Have you seen your result?
Neha: Yes, Ayus! I got 90% marks.
Ayus: That’s so great Neha, Congratulation!
Neha: Thank you Neha, so nice of you.
(d)
Sima: Hello, Nira! I heard that you are ill.
Nira: Yes, Siam. I am suffering from cold.
Siam: Oh, that’s so bad. How do feel now?
Nira: I am ok right now.
Siam: Ok, take care of yourself and get well soon.
(e)
Raja: Hello, Pakhi! What’s the matter? You look so excited!
Pakahi: You remember I took a part in the singing competition.
Raja: Yes, I do.
Pakhi: They select me and very soon I am on T.V.
Raja: Oh, that’s fantastic! Congratulations! And all the best.
Pakhi: Thank you so much.
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