My roots-2
Activities
A. Complete the passage with guitable words.
I simply just can't bear the people who don't have any respect for their roots.
- Haridas Soren
We have a moderately big house in a town but we frequently go to our village home as well. I always feel so at home when I visit my village and stay with my near ones.
- Bidisha Yasmin
I live in a small apartment with my mom, dad, and my little sister. Most of my relatives live in a village. I seldom go over there as I don't like village life.
- Ifti Mahmud
Some people are so eager to leave their own homes, friends, and everything behind only to be a part of the city life. They are not for me.
- Antara Gomes
To be frank, I don't get used to visiting my relatives in the village.
– Jhilik Ahsan
I live in a city but I never forget my parents are from a tiny but beautiful village. I know I have my roots there and I'm so proud of that.
- Anupom Chakma
I just can't stand the people who have grown up in the village but forget it once they are out from there.
- Debashish Biswash
Now make your own statement about your roots.
B. Read the above statements of different people again and make two lists-one stating what they like and the other stating their dislikes.
| Those who like village | Those who dislike village |
|---|---|
|
1. Haridas |
1. Ifti |
C. Do you agree/disagree with their statements? Write down why.
I disagree with them who dislike their village. I do so because village is our root and I like my root.
F. Match the words/phrases in the table with their meanings.
G. Do you like Mr Islam? Why/ Why not? Write down some reasons in favour of your opinion and share with your partner.
Yes, I like Mr. Islam. I do so as he has taught us how to show respect to our roots. Besides, I like him because he has made the notion false that every educated person should seek a job. Finally, I like him because he has showed us that real happiness lies in living with family and friends.
H. Would you like to live in village after graduation? Why or why not?
I would love to live in a village and work for my people after graduation, but I do not think I can do so. After the death of their parents, my grandparents sold all their properties and moved to the cities. They did not have any other relatives in the village, so they never visited it since then. I also have never seen my village. So, I think it will be very difficult for me to settle back in the village.