Prize-giving day at school
Introduction
Keywords: excellent, spellbound, impressive
A. Describe the following picture.
B. Read the following conversation on a prize-giving ceremony at school.
Flora: Hello, Farabi, what happened? We did not see you at the prize-giving ceremony!
Farabi: I am sorry I could not attend as my mother met with an accident. She received an injury on the head. It was necessary to take her to the hospital. That’s why I couldn’t attend the function.
Flora: I am very sorry to hear this. How is she now?
Farabi: She is better now. Please tell me all about the function.
Flora: It was really a grand success! There was a cultural programme. The recitation, dance and drama were excellent. The audience was spellbound. After the cultural programme, poem recitation competition was held.
Farabi: We have a reputation in this respect. I’m glad that it’s kept up this year also. Have you got any prize for the recitation?
Flora: Yes, I’ve got the first prize for Bengali poem recitation in the senior group.
Farabi: Who gave away the prizes?
Flora: The Chairman was kind enough to give away the prizes.
Farabi: How did you like his speech?
Flora: It was short but a very impressive and motivational speech. He spoke highly of the all-round progress of our school.
Farabi: I’m really sorry that I missed such an important function of our school. I’ve got to go and take care of my mother. Goodbye.
Flora: Goodbye, Farabi.

