Reading Poem & Bengali Meaning
under the autumn's gentlest sky
we walked and froze half-through a pace.
The great black snake went reeling by.
আন্ডার দ্য অটাম'স জেন্টলেস্ট স্কাই
উই ওয়াকড অ্যান্ড ফ্রোজ হাফ-থ্রু আ পেস।
দ্য গ্রেট ব্ল্যাক স্নেক ওয়েন্ট রিলিং বাই।
শরতের সবচেয়ে শান্ত আকাশের নিচে
মরসুমের শেষ দিকের স্নিগ্ধতায় রোদ পোহাতে পোহাতে
আমরা হাঁটছিলাম এবং এক পা ফেলতেই জমে গিয়েছিলাম।
বিশাল কালো সাপটা এঁকেবেঁকে আমাদের পাশ দিয়ে চলে গেল।
He quested through the parting grass.
Sun glazed his curves of diamond scale
And we lost breath to see him pass.
হি কোয়েস্টেড থ্রু দ্য পার্টিং গ্রাস।
সান গ্লেজড হিজ কার্ভস অফ ডায়মন্ড স্কেল
অ্যান্ড উই লস্ট ব্রেথ টু সি হিম পাস।
মাথা নিচু করে, চলার পথে জিভ লকলক করতে করতে
সে দু-ভাগ হওয়া ঘাসের মধ্যে দিয়ে তার শিকার খুঁজছিল।
রোদ তার হীরক-আকৃতির আঁশের বাঁকগুলোকে চকচকে করে তুলেছিল
আর তাকে চলে যেতে দেখে আমরা শ্বাসরুদ্ধ হয়ে পড়েছিলাম।
Fled living from his fierce intent,
we scarcely thought; still as we stood
our eyes went with him as he went.
ফ্লেড লিভিং ফ্রম হিজ ফিয়ার্স ইনটেন্ট,
উই স্কেয়ার্সলি থট; স্টিল অ্যাজ উই স্টুড
আওয়ার আইজ ওয়েন্ট উইথ হিম অ্যাজ হি ওয়েন্ট।
সে কোন পথ অনুসরণ করেছিল, কোন ছোট শিকার
তার হিংস্র উদ্দেশ্য থেকে প্রাণ নিয়ে পালিয়েছিল,
আমরা তা খুব কমই ভেবেছিলাম; আমরা স্থির হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছিলাম
সে যাওয়ার সাথে সাথে আমাদের চোখও তার সাথে গেল।
Into the grass that hid his prey.
We took a deeper breath of day,
Looked at each other, and went on.
ইনটু দ্য গ্রাস দ্যাট হিড হিজ প্রে।
উই টুক আ ডিপার ব্রেথ অফ ডে,
লুকড অ্যাট ইচ আদার, অ্যান্ড ওয়েন্ট অন।
শীতল, অন্ধকার এবং রাজকীয়ভাবে সে চলে গেল
সেই ঘাসের মধ্যে যা তার শিকারকে লুকিয়ে রেখেছিল।
আমরা দিনের একটা গভীর শ্বাস নিলাম,
একে অপরের দিকে তাকালাম এবং এগিয়ে চললাম।
Word Trove
| English Word | Meaning in English | Bengali Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| reeling | moving in curves | এঁকেবেঁকে চলা |
| flickering | sudden forward and backward movement | লকলক করা (জিভ বের করা ও ঢোকানো) |
| trail | path | চলার পথ বা রাস্তা |
| quested | searched | খুঁজেছিল / অনুসন্ধান করছিল |
| glazed | made shiny | চকচকে করে তুলেছিল |
| intent | aim or purpose | উদ্দেশ্য / লক্ষ্য |
| splendid | magnificent | চমৎকার / রাজকীয় |
Activity Solutions
Exercise 1 Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives:
(2) The colour of the snake was (a) black.
(3) The tongue of the snake was (b) flickering.
(4) The shape of the snake's scale was like a (c) diamond.
(5) According to the poet, the snake was looking for (a) its prey.
(6) The poet and her companions took a deeper breath of (a) day.
Exercise 2 Answer the following questions within twenty-five words:
Answer: The snake appeared cold, dark, and splendid. Its tongue was flickering, and the autumn sun glazed its diamond-shaped curves as it quested through the grass.
(b) What did the poet and her companions do when the snake was gone?
Answer: When the magnificent snake was gone into the grass, the terrified poet and her companions finally took a deep breath of relief, looked at each other, and went on their way.
Grammar & Writing Skills
Exercise 3 Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
Answer: Seeing a snake, we ran away.
(b) He is too honest to steal. (Change into a Complex sentence)
Answer: He is so honest that he cannot steal.
(c) The snake is a poisonous animal. (Change into a Complex sentence)
Answer: The snake is an animal which is poisonous.
(d) I know the place where he was born. (Change into a Simple sentence)
Answer: I know his birthplace.
Exercise 4 Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
Answer: The man ordered him to go away.
(b) You are my friend. (Change into a Complex sentence)
Answer: It is you who are my friend.
Exercise 5 Write a newspaper report within 100 words on a boat capsize. Use the following hints:
Hints: place - date - number of people in the boat - cause - casualties - rescue operations - steps taken by the Government.
TRAGIC BOAT CAPSIZE IN GANGES LEAVES 5 DEAD
- By a Staff Reporter
Kolkata, October 15: A tragic and devastating boat capsize occurred yesterday evening in the river Ganges near the Babughat area, causing widespread panic and sorrow. A country boat carrying around 30 passengers was heading towards Howrah when it lost its balance due to severe overloading and a sudden strong water current. The boat overturned instantly, throwing all the passengers into the deep river. Local fishermen and the river police quickly rushed to the spot and initiated rescue operations. They managed to rescue 25 people safely, but unfortunately, 5 people lost their lives. The injured were immediately sent to the nearby hospital. The State Government has announced a compensation of two lakh rupees for the families of the deceased and promised stricter safety checks for all passenger boats.
Exercise 6 Write a summary of the following passage within 100 words:
Where and how should children learn values? We know that they need to learn them because values form the beliefs and attitudes that will determine how they live their lives and function in society. To function effectively in society, children need to be taught how to be honest, kind, courteous and considerate... (202 words)
Summary: Importance of Teaching Values to Children
Moral values shape children's beliefs, attitudes, and their overall functioning in society. To build a healthy and peaceful nation, it is extremely essential to teach children honesty, kindness, courtesy, and respect for others. Citizens must value humility, self-control, and care for the weak, otherwise, the nation will fall apart. Unlike animals, human babies are totally dependent and driven by emotions and desires. Therefore, teaching them values from an early age is strictly necessary. These values successfully guide them to overcome selfish natural instincts and help them develop into responsible, considerate individuals.