Class Six English Seen Passage Lessons 3 & 5

Class 6, Lesson 3: At A Railway Station

My friend Sajjad and I were sitting at the railway station. I came to see him off. Sajjad was going to Dhaka to his elder sister's house. It was very crowded in the station. There was a long line of people at the ticket counter. A woman was standing in the queue. She was holding her child's hand tightly. A group of young people was talking loudly and drinking tea in front of a tea stall. An old couple was trying to find a quiet place to sit down and rest. The waiting room was crowded, too. I saw a man who was trying to carry three heavy suitcases. A young lady was sitting on a bench with her luggage at one corner. She was reading a magazine.

My friend and I stood near a newspaper stall talking and watching the crowd around. Soon my friend's train started to leave. As the train whistled, he picked up his suitcase and we said goodbye to each other.

Question Number 1: MCQs

1.What does the word "crowded" mean in the text?

• a) Empty
• b) Full of people
• c) Clean
• d) Noisy

2.What does "queue" mean in the passage?

• a) A chair to sit on
• b) A loud noise
• c) A line of people waiting
• d) A type of suitcase

3.The word "luggage" refers to:

• a) Food items
• b) Bags and suitcases for travel
• c) Newspapers and magazines
• d) Tickets for the train

4.What is the meaning of "whistled" as used in the passage?

• a) Made a loud blowing sound
• b) Started to shine
• c) Opened quickly
• d) Fell down suddenly

5.What does "elder" in 'elder sister' mean?

• a) Younger
• b) Older
• c) Close friend
• d) Distant relative

6.The word "stall" in the text refers to:

• a) A vehicle
• b) A small shop or stand
• c) A train compartment
• d) A waiting room

7.What does "picked up" mean in the sentence, "he picked up his suitcase"?

• a) Dropped
• b) Looked at
• c) Lifted
• d) Lost

8.The word "rest" in 'sit down and rest' means:

• a) Sleep deeply
• b) Stop working and relax
• c) Eat food quickly
• d) Read a book

9.What does "bench" mean in the context of the passage?

• a) A large bed
• b) A long seat for several people
• c) A small table
• d) A type of suitcase

10.The word "suitcases" refers to:

• a) Books and papers
• b) Bags used for carrying clothes and belongings
• c) Food containers
• d) Seats on the train

Comprehension MCQs

11.Why were the narrator and Sajjad at the railway station?

• a) They were both traveling to Dhaka.
• b) They were waiting for someone to arrive.
• c) The narrator came to see Sajjad off.
• d) They worked at the railway station.

12.Where was Sajjad going?

• a) To his friend's house
• b) To his elder sister's house in Dhaka
• c) To a new job in Dhaka
• d) On a holiday trip

13.What were the young people doing in front of the tea stall?

• a) Drinking tea and talking loudly
• b) Waiting quietly for the train
• c) Helping others with luggage
• d) Buying tickets at the counter

14.Why was the woman holding her child's hand tightly?

• a) To keep the child from falling asleep
• b) To prevent the child from getting lost in the crowd
• c) Because the child was tired
• d) To help the child carry bags

15.What were the old couple trying to do?

• a) Buy tickets
• b) Find a quiet place to sit and rest
• c) Get on the train quickly
• d) Look for their lost luggage

16.What was the young lady doing while sitting on the bench?

• a) Talking on the phone
• b) Reading a magazine
• c) Drinking tea
• d) Watching the crowd

17.What did the narrator and his friend do near the newspaper stall?

• a) Bought newspapers and read them
• b) Stood talking and watching the crowd
• c) Sold newspapers to travelers
• d) Sat down and ate snacks

18.What happened when the train whistled?

• a) The narrator ran to catch the train.
• b) Sajjad picked up his suitcase, and they said goodbye.
• c) Everyone rushed out of the station.
• d) Sajjad missed the train.

19.What was happening at the ticket counter?

• a) People were arguing over tickets.
• b) There was a long line of people waiting.
• c) The counter was closed.
• d) A man was giving free tickets.

20.What did the man struggle to carry?

• a) A box of tea
• b) Three heavy suitcases
• c) A child and a bag
• d) A bench and luggage

Question Number 2: Short Answer Questions

Short Answer Questions

• 1.Where were the narrator and Sajjad sitting?
• 2.Why did the narrator come to the railway station?
• 3.Where was Sajjad going?
• 4.What was the condition of the railway station?
• 5.Where was there a long line of people?
• 6.What was the woman in the queue doing?
• 7.What were the young people doing in front of the tea stall?
• 8.What was the old couple trying to find?
• 9.How was the waiting room described in the text?
• 10.What was the man trying to carry?
• 11.Where was the young lady sitting?
• 12.What was the young lady doing while sitting on the bench?
• 13.Where did the narrator and Sajjad stand while talking?
• 14.What were the narrator and Sajjad doing near the newspaper stall?
• 15.What happened when the train whistled?
• 16.What did the narrator and Sajjad say to each other as the train started to leave?
• 17.What was the child doing while the woman held his hand?
• 18.Why do you think the old couple wanted a quiet place?
• 19.How many suitcases was the man trying to carry?
• 20.What were the people doing at the ticket counter?

Question Number 3: Gap Filling

Question Number 4: Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms)

Here’s the table with the words, their synonyms, antonyms, and Bangla meanings:

Class 6, Lesson 5: Bulbul

Last month Bulbul was sick for two days. So, he could not come to collect the rubbish. The people of Sankar were in great trouble. They got piles of rubbish waiting in front of their houses. The whole area became dirty and unhygienic. When Bulbul got well, he came back to Sankar. He collected everything from all the bins. Bulbul does not want to fall sick again. He realizes, if he stops working even for a few days only, the whole area will turn into a big dustbin.

Question Number 1: MCQs

Word Meaning MCQs

1.What does the word "rubbish" mean in the text?

• a) Clean water
• b) Waste or garbage
• c) Fresh food
• d) Important documents

2.The word "bins" refers to:

• a) Small houses
• b) Containers for holding waste
• c) Bags of food
• d) Buckets of water

3.What does "unhygienic" mean in the passage?

• a) Very clean
• b) Not healthy or clean
• c) Full of flowers
• d) Well-organized

4.What is the meaning of "collect" as used in the text?

• a) To throw away
• b) To gather or bring together
• c) To clean with water
• d) To break apart

5.What does "piles" of rubbish mean?

• a) Scattered waste
• b) Neatly packed garbage
• c) Large heaps of garbage
• d) Clean and organized bins

6.The word "realizes" means:

• a) Forgets something important
• b) Understands or becomes aware
• c) Runs quickly
• d) Sleeps deeply

7.What does "dustbin" refer to in the text?

• a) A box for storing food
• b) A container for holding dust and waste
• c) A large plastic bag
• d) A tool for cleaning

8.The word "area" in the passage means:

• a) A small room
• b) A specific place or region
• c) A piece of equipment
• d) A type of garbage

9.What does "important" mean in the sentence, "He believes that all jobs are important"?

• a) Useless
• b) Easy to ignore
• c) Having value or significance
• d) Very small

10.The word "sick" in the passage means:

• a) Feeling healthy
• b) Feeling unwell or ill
• c) Feeling happy
• d) Feeling excited

Comprehension MCQs

11.Where does Bulbul collect rubbish from?

• a) The railway station
• b) The Sankar area in Dhaka
• c) The market in Dhaka
• d) His neighborhood

12.At what time does Bulbul wake up to start his work?

• a) 6 o'clock
• b) 7 o'clock
• c) 5 o'clock
• d) 4 o'clock

13.How do the people of Sankar leave their rubbish for Bulbul?

• a) In metal boxes
• b) In plastic bins in front of their houses
• c) In the middle of the street
• d) By handing it directly to Bulbul

14.What does Bulbul do with the rubbish from the bins?

• a) Burns it immediately
• b) Leaves it on the street
• c) Puts it in a large plastic bag
• d) Throws it into the river

15.How does Bulbul feel about his job?

• a) He thinks it is boring
• b) He believes all jobs are important
• c) He wants to quit soon
• d) He feels ashamed of his work

16.What happened when Bulbul was sick for two days?

• a) People cleaned their own rubbish
• b) The area remained clean
• c) The people faced trouble with piles of rubbish
• d) Bulbul’s friend took over his work

17.Why did the Sankar area become unhygienic?

• a) Because of heavy rain
• b) Because Bulbul was sick and couldn’t collect rubbish
• c) Because of a festival
• d) Because of a market nearby

18.What did Bulbul do after he got well?

• a) Took more days off
• b) Cleaned all the rubbish from the area
• c) Changed his job
• d) Asked someone else to clean

19.Why doesn’t Bulbul want to fall sick again?

• a) He doesn’t like going to the doctor
• b) He fears losing his job
• c) He knows the area will become dirty if he stops working
• d) He wants to save money on medicine

20.What will happen if Bulbul stops working for a few days?

• a) The area will stay clean
• b) The people will hire someone else
• c) The whole area will turn into a big dustbin
• d) Nothing will change

Question Number 2: Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions.

• 1.Who collects rubbish from the Sankar area in Dhaka?
• 2.At what time does Bulbul wake up every morning?
• 3.Where do the people of Sankar leave their rubbish?
• 4.How does Bulbul collect the rubbish?
• 5.What does Bulbul do when the bins are dirty and smell bad?
• 6.Where does Bulbul put the rubbish after taking it out of the bins?
• 7.What does Bulbul believe about jobs?
• 8.Why does Bulbul work hard every day?
• 9.Why couldn’t Bulbul collect rubbish last month for two days?
• 10.What happened when Bulbul was sick for two days?
• 11.How did the Sankar area look when Bulbul was sick?
• 12.What did Bulbul do after he got well?
• 13.Why does Bulbul not want to fall sick again?
• 14.What does Bulbul realize about his work?
• 15.How often does Bulbul work to keep the area clean?
• 16.What kind of bag does Bulbul use to collect rubbish?
• 17.What happens to the area if Bulbul stops working even for a few days?
• 18.How do the people of Sankar feel when Bulbul doesn’t collect rubbish?
• 19.What makes the bins sometimes unpleasant for Bulbul?
• 20.Why is Bulbul’s job important for the Sankar area?

Question Number 3: Gap Filling

Passage 1:

Every morning, Bulbul gets up at dawn and (a) ________ around his neighborhood to collect waste. The local residents place their garbage in (b) ________ containers outside their homes. Bulbul goes door to door to (c) ________ the trash and puts it into a large sack. Sometimes the bins are messy and have a (d) ________ smell, but Bulbul continues his work without complaint. He thinks all kinds of (e) ________ deserve respect and works hard to keep the streets tidy.

Passage 2:

Last week, Bulbul was unable to work for three days because he was (a) ________. Without him, the streets filled with (b) ________ garbage piles. Residents found it hard to cope with the (c) ________ environment. As soon as he recovered, Bulbul hurried back to (d) ________ the trash from every house. He now takes extra care of his (e) ________ so he can continue helping the community.

Passage 3:

Bulbul begins his day early and walks along the roads to (a) ________ the rubbish. People living in the area leave their waste in (b) ________ bags. Moving from house to house, Bulbul collects the trash and places it into a big (c) ________. Though some bins are extremely (d) ________, he keeps working. He believes that maintaining (e) ________ in the neighborhood is important for everyone.

Passage 4:

A few days ago, Bulbul missed work for a couple of days because of an (a) ________. Without him, the neighborhood streets became filled with (b) ________ heaps of trash. People were worried about the (c) ________ conditions. Once Bulbul felt better, he resumed his (d) ________ and cleared all the waste. He now understands how (e) ________ his job is to the community’s well-being.

Question Number 4: Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms)