An invitation for Robin
Activities
A2. While writing a letter of invitation, we often use the following expressions. Learn them and fill in the blank spaces with your own words.
i. come
ii. the time of your arrival
iii. come early
iv. invite you to my birthday party
v. welcome you
vi. see you here
A2. Answer the following questions.
i. Who is the writer of the letter?
Your Answer
Hamid is the writer of the letter.
ii. What is the invitation for?
Your Answer
The invitation is for the Nabanna celebration.
iii. What is “kheer”?
Your Answer
“Kheer” is a very sweet dish made of scented rice, jaggery, milk and coconut.
iv. What do the families do during Nobanno?
Your Answer
The families exchange food with one another.
v. Why does Hamid want Robin to join him?
Your Answer
Hamid wants Robin to join him to share and increase the happiness of the Nabanna celebration.
B This activity is about the Bengali “Nabanna Uthsob” which means the new harvest celebration. Look at the following pictures and describe them.
