Myself: Hi friend! You look very fresh and energetic today. What's the secret?

Friend: Hi! It’s simple. I’ve been following some basic rules to keep my health good.

Myself: Really? Can you tell me more? I often feel tired.

Friend: Sure! First, I wake up early in the morning and drink a glass of clean water. Then I go for a short walk.

Myself: I see. What about food?

Friend: Food is very important. I try to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. I also avoid oily snacks and junk food.

Myself: That sounds healthy. Do you do anything else?

Friend: Yes, I always wash my hands before eating and try to sleep at least 8 hours every night.

Myself: Thank you! From tomorrow, I will also follow these rules to stay fit.

Friend: You’re welcome! Remember, "Health is Wealth."

Word Meaning

Energetic – প্রাণবন্ত / শক্তিশালী

Secret – রহস্য

Simple – সহজ

Avoid – এড়িয়ে চলা

Plenty – প্রচুর

Healthy – স্বাস্থ্যকর

Myself: Hi friend! What are you reading so attentively?

Friend: Hi! I am reading today’s newspaper.

Myself: Why do you read the newspaper every day? Is it really important?

Friend: Of course! It is called the "storehouse of knowledge." It tells us what is happening all around the world.

Myself: That sounds interesting. What else can we learn from it?

Friend: We can learn about sports, politics, science, and even new discoveries. It also helps to improve our general knowledge.

Myself: Does it help with our studies too?

Friend: Yes! It improves our vocabulary and reading skills. If you read the newspaper regularly, you will perform better in exams and debates.

Myself: I didn't know that. From now on, I will also read the newspaper daily.

Friend: That’s a great habit! It will make you a well-informed person.

Myself: Thank you so much for the advice.

Friend: You’re welcome!

Word Meaning

Attentively – মনোযোগ সহকারে

Storehouse – ভাণ্ডার

Knowledge – জ্ঞান

Discoveries – আবিষ্কার

Improve – উন্নত করা

Vocabulary – শব্দভাণ্ডার

Well-informed – সুশিক্ষিত বা অভিজ্ঞ

Myself: Hi friend! Why are you reading this English book so carefully?

Friend: Hi! I am trying to improve my English. It is a very important language, you know.

Myself: Why is English so important? It’s just a language like Bengali.

Friend: Well, English is an international language. If you know English, you can talk to people from any country in the world.

Myself: That’s true. But does it help in our career?

Friend: Of course! Most of the books on higher education, science, and technology are written in English. To get a good job, you must know English.

Myself: Does it help with using the internet?

Friend: Yes! Almost everything on the internet is in English. It helps us to gain knowledge from the whole world.

Myself: I understand now. English is like a key to the world of knowledge.

Friend: Exactly! So, we should practice speaking and writing English every day.

Myself: Thank you so much for the information. I will start practising from today.

Friend: You’re welcome! Let’s practise together.

Word Meaning

International – আন্তর্জাতিক

Improve – উন্নতি করা

Technology – প্রযুক্তি

Career – পেশা বা জীবনবৃত্তি

Knowledge – জ্ঞান

Practice – অনুশীলন করা

Myself: Hi friend! Finally, our exams are over. I feel so free!

Friend: Hi! Me too. I am so happy that we don't have to study for a few days.

Myself: So, what is your plan for this vacation?

Friend: I am going to visit my grandparents' house in the village. I will climb trees and swim in the pond there.

Myself: That sounds like a lot of fun! I love the village too.

Friend: What about you? What will you do?

Myself: I am planning to learn how to draw and paint. Also, my father will teach me how to ride a bicycle.

Friend: That’s great! Learning a new skill is a very good idea.

Myself: Yes, and I will also read some storybooks that I bought last month.

Friend: Excellent! We should make the most of our holidays.

Myself: Exactly. Have a great vacation, friend!

Friend: You too! See you after the holidays.

Word Meaning

Finally – অবশেষে

Vacation/Holidays – ছুটি

Visit – বেড়িয়ে আসা/পরিদর্শন করা

Climb – আরোহণ করা বা গাছে চড়া

Skill – দক্ষতা

Excellent – চমৎকার/খুব ভালো

Myself: Hi friend! What do you like to do in your free time?

Friend: Hi! I love gardening. It is my favorite hobby. What about you?

Myself: That's nice! I like collecting stamps and reading adventure stories. I also love playing football.

Friend: I like football too, but I don't like cricket. It feels a bit slow to me.

Myself: Really? I actually like cricket, but I dislike swimming. I am a bit afraid of water!

Friend: Haha, I see. Do you like listening to music?

Myself: Yes, I love pop music. But I really dislike loud rock music. It gives me a headache.

Friend: I agree with you. I prefer soft music. Also, I love eating chocolate ice cream, but I hate spicy food.

Myself: We have many things in common! It was great talking to you about our likes and dislikes.

Friend: Yes, it was! See you later.

Word Meaning

Free time – অবসর সময়

Gardening – বাগান করা

Adventure – দুঃসাহসিক

Collect – সংগ্রহ করা

Dislike/Hate – অপছন্দ করা বা ঘৃণা করা

Headache – মাথাব্যথা

In common – মিল থাকা

Myself: Hi friend! Can I borrow your English notebook for a moment? I missed some points during the class.

Friend: Hi! Sure, here it is. But why did you miss them? Our teacher was explaining it very clearly.

Myself: Actually, I was talking to the student sitting next to me. I wasn't paying full attention.

Friend: Oh, you should be careful! Following the teacher’s instructions is very important for our studies.

Myself: I realize that now. I even missed the homework instructions. What did the teacher say?

Friend: The teacher told us to read the first chapter and complete the exercise at home. He also said, "Listen carefully and don't make any noise."

Myself: I see. From now on, I will follow all classroom rules and listen to our teachers attentively.

Friend: That's great! If you pay attention, you won't have any trouble understanding the lessons before the exam.

Myself: You are right. Thank you so much for the help and advice.

Friend: You’re welcome! Let’s go to the next class and stay focused.

Word Meaning

Borrow – ধার করা

Attentively – মনোযোগ সহকারে

Instructions – নির্দেশনা/উপদেশ

Realize – বুঝতে পারা

Focus – দৃষ্টি নিবদ্ধ করা বা লক্ষ্য স্থির করা

Trouble – সমস্যা বা কষ্ট

Myself: Hi friend! Why does it feel so hot today? It's not even summer yet!

Friend: Hi! This is because of climate change. The Earth’s temperature is rising every year.

Myself: I’ve heard about it. But what are the main effects of climate change?

Friend: There are many. First, the ice in the polar regions is melting. This causes the sea levels to rise.

Myself: That’s scary! Does it mean coastal areas will go underwater?

Friend: Yes, exactly. Also, climate change causes natural disasters like floods, cyclones, and droughts to happen more often.

Myself: Is that why the seasons are changing so strangely?

Friend: Yes! Sometimes we have heavy rain when we don't expect it, and sometimes there is no rain for a long time. It harms our crops and environment.

Myself: What can we do to stop this?

Friend: We should plant more trees and stop cutting them down. We also need to reduce pollution and use less plastic.

Myself: You are right. We must save our planet for a better future.

Friend: Exactly! Let's start by planting a tree today.

Word Meaning

Temperature – তাপমাত্রা

Polar regions – মেরু অঞ্চল (যেখানে বরফ থাকে)

Coastal areas – উপকূলীয় এলাকা

Disasters – দুর্যোগ

Drought – খরা

Environment – পরিবেশ

Reduce – কমানো

Myself: Hi friend! Did you watch the football match between Argentina and Brazil last night?

Friend: Hi! Yes, I did. It was an amazing match! Both teams played really well.

Myself: I agree. The excitement was at its peak until the last minute.

Friend: Definitely! The goal scored by the striker was just unbelievable. I jumped out of my seat!

Myself: Haha, me too! But I think the goalkeeper was the real hero. He saved so many goals.

Friend: You’re right. By the way, are you interested in cricket too? There is a big match tomorrow.

Myself: Of course! I love cricket. I am planning to watch it with my cousins. Who do you think will win?

Friend: It’s hard to say, but I hope our favorite team wins. Matches like these are always full of surprises.

Myself: Exactly. Why don't you join us at my home to watch the cricket match?

Friend: That’s a great idea! Thank you. I’ll be there on time.

Myself: Perfect! It will be a lot of fun.

Word Meaning

Amazing – চমৎকার

Excitement – উত্তেজনা

Peak – সর্বোচ্চ পর্যায়

Striker – আক্রমণভাগের খেলোয়াড় (ফুটবল)

Unbelievable – অবিশ্বাস্য

Surprises – বিস্ময় বা আকস্মিক ঘটনা

Myself: Hi friend! You look very busy with that thick book. What is it?

Friend: Hi! It’s a dictionary. I’m trying to find the meaning of some difficult words from our English chapter.

Myself: Is it really necessary to use a dictionary? I usually just guess the meanings.

Friend: Guessing is okay sometimes, but a dictionary is much better. It gives you the exact meaning and correct spelling of a word.

Myself: That’s true. But does it help in any other way?

Friend: Of course! A dictionary also shows you how to pronounce a word correctly. Plus, it tells you if the word is a noun, verb, or adjective.

Myself: I didn't think about that. So, it helps to improve our grammar too?

Friend: Exactly. It also provides synonyms and antonyms, which helps us to write better sentences and enrich our vocabulary.

Myself: I see. So, using a dictionary makes us more independent in learning.

Friend: Yes! It is like a silent teacher. Every student should have a dictionary and use it regularly.

Myself: You are right. From now on, I will also keep a dictionary with me while studying.

Friend: That’s a great habit. It will surely help you in the long run.

Word Meaning

Dictionary – অভিধান

Exact – সঠিক বা নিখুঁত

Pronounce – উচ্চারণ করা

Enrich – সমৃদ্ধ করা

Vocabulary – শব্দভাণ্ডার

Independent – স্বাবলম্বী/নির্ভরশীল নয় এমন

Synonym – সমার্থক শব্দ

Myself: Hi friend! I saw a documentary yesterday about people working in coal mines. It looked so dangerous!

Friend: Hi! You’re right. Mining is one of the most risky occupations in the world.

Myself: Why is it considered so dangerous?

Friend: Because miners work deep underground. There is always a risk of roof collapses, explosions, or poisonous gases.

Myself: That’s terrible! Are there any other risky jobs like this?

Friend: Yes, many. For example, fire fighting, deep-sea fishing, and high-voltage electric work are all very risky.

Myself: I see. Even construction workers who work on skyscrapers face great danger, don't they?

Friend: Exactly. One small mistake or a lack of safety gear can lead to fatal accidents.

Myself: Why do people take these jobs then?

Friend: Sometimes it's for the thrill, but most of the time, they do it to support their families. Our society runs because of their hard work and sacrifice.

Myself: You are right. We should really respect people in these professions.

Friend: Definitely. They risk their lives every day for the service of others.

Word Meaning

Risky – ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ

Occupation – পেশা

Explosions – বিস্ফোরণ

Poisonous gases – বিষাক্ত গ্যাস

Fatal – মারাত্মক বা প্রাণঘাতী

Skyscrapers – আকাশচুম্বী দালান

Sacrifice – ত্যাগ