WORK SHEET

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali
word, ‘naksha’ which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of traditional craft and is said to
be indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. The art has been practised in rural
Bengal for centuries. The name ‘Nakshi Kantha’ became popular after the poet
Jasimuddin’s poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ was published in 1929.
Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to make
these quilts. Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are most
famous for this craft. Now it is produced commercially. You can find them in many
expensive handicraft shops in cirties. The quilts are now in great demand because of the
colourful patterns and designs embroidered on them.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives given after each question.
(a) ‘quilt’ means ---------------
(i) cover of bed (ii) a thick coverlet (iii) both (i) & (ii) (iv) a
pillow case
(b) ‘artistic pattern’ means -----------------.
(i) showing skill (ii) imagination in painting
(iii) imagination in drawing (iv) showing skill or imagination in
painting, drawing and designing
(c) ‘traditional craft’ refers to ------------.
(i) an aptness or skill of tradition (ii) dexterity
(iii) expertness (iv) skill of anything
(d) ‘indigenous’ means -----------------.
(i) local (ii) native (iii) home-grown (iv) all of
(i), (ii) & (iii)
(e) ‘colourful patterns’ means ----------------.
(i) having a lot of bright colours (ii) having a variety of colours
design
(iii) interesting, exciting design (iv) full of variety
(f) ‘Naksha’ means artistic ---------------------.
(i) map (ii) asset (iii) embroidery (iv)
colourful
(g) The art has been practised in ---------------------- Bengal for years.
(i) rural (ii) suburb (iii) city (iv) small
town
(h) -------------------- are most famous for the craft.
(i) Mymensingh, Dhaka (ii) Rajshahi, Rangpur (iii) Mymensingh,
Jessore (iv) Bogra, Pabna
(i) The art is made from ------------------------.
(i) jute and cloth (ii) nilon and plastic (iii) old cloth and plastic
(iv) old cloth, new cloth and thread
(j) What are used to make the 'Nakshi Kantha'?
(i) New cloth (ii) Old cloth (iii) Polymer thread (iv)
Any type of cloth and thread
(k) ‘Nakshi kantha’ becomes popular for its ----------------------.
(i) beauty (ii) high price (iii) advertisement (iv) low
price
(l) How did the name ‘Nakshi Kantha’ become popular?
(i) After folk tradition (ii) After the field named
‘Nakshi Kantha’
(iii) After Jasimuddin’s poem (iv) After Jasimuddin’s play
(m) Why are ‘Nakshi Kanthas’ now in great demand?
(i) For bright colours (ii) For excellent designs (iii) For
colourful patterns and designs (iv) For cheap price
(n) 'Nakshi Kantha' is a kind of -------------- craft.
(i) additional (ii) exceptional (iii) contemporary (iv)
conventional
(o) The name 'Nakshi Kantha' was derived from the -------------------- word.
(i) Hindi (ii) Burmese (iii) Bengali (iv)
Chinese
(p) Nowadays 'Nakshi Kantha' is produced ------------------.
(i) as a tradition (ii) on a nationwide basis (iii) on a commercial
basis (iv) normally
(q) Making of quilt has been practised in ------------------.
(i) remote area (ii) rural area (iii) city area (iv)
mountain area
(r) 'The quilts are in great demand.' What does the statement mean?
(i) It is used more than ever before (ii) It has become less
popular
(iii) It is expensive (iv) It is less expensive than
before
(s) 'Nakshi Kantha' is related to ------------------.
(i) urban people (ii) rural people (iii) ethnic people (iv)
tribal people
(t) Why are the quilts now in great demand?
(i) for bright colours (ii) for excellent designs (iii) for colourful
patterns and designs (iv) for cheap price
(u) 'Nakshi Kantha' is the ----------------- of our rural women.
(i) pride (ii) rule (iii) talk of their tradition
(iv) simple tradition
(v) Nakshi Kantha became popular ----------------- 1929.
(i) after (ii) before (iii) in (iv) with
2. Give short answers to the following questions. Compiled by *Neil Russel Sohar*
(a) What does ‘naksha’ mean?
‘Naksha’ a Bengali word, refers to the skill of imagination and
design in any artwork.
(b) Where was the name taken from?
(c) Where has the art been practised in Bengal and for how long?
(d) How long has Nakshi Kantha been used in rural Bangladesh?
(e) In which kind of shops, Nakshi Kanthas are sold now?
(f) Why are nakshi kanthas in great demand?
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions Nos. 3 and 4.
Born on December 9, 1608 in London, Milton spent most of his boyhood
in this city. At the age of seventeen he went to Cambridge for study and
spent there seven years. He took M.A. from that university. Leaving
Cambridge, when he was twenty three, Milton entered no profession and
spent six years at Horton in unprofessional study. In 1638 he started his
foreign tour which helped in moulding his cultured and poetic mind. In
the year 1640 Milton married Mary Powell, a young girl of seventeen. His
wife died in 1652 leaving him with three daughters. He married a second
wife in 1656 but two years after she also died.
Of all the poems ‘Paradise Lost’ is said to be his greatest. He finished the
composition in 1664 which was published three years later. His old age
was, nevertheless, healthful and he had an easy death also on November 8,
1674.
3. Complete the following table with the information given in the
passage.
Name of the Activity / Institution / Year
person Event Place
(i) Milton Born London 9.12.1608
Studied Cambridge (ii) 1625-1632
Milton (iii) Took Cambridge
M.A. University
Tour (iv) Foreign In 1638
countries
Mary Powell Married (v) 1640

(i) Milton
(ii) 1625-1632
(iii) Took M.A.
(iv) Foreign countries
(v) 1640
4. Read the passage again and write True or false
beside the following statements. Give answers for
the false statements.
(a) Milton spent most of his boyhood in the city of
London.
(a) True.
(b) He spent 6 years at Horton in professional study.
(b) False. Correct answer: He spent 6 years at Horton
in unprofessional study.
(c) His second wife died in 1656.
(c) False. Correct answer: His second wife died in
1658.
(d) The 'Paradise Lost' is his greatest poetry.
(d) True.
(e) The 'Paradise Lost' was published three years after
it had been composed in 1664.
(e) True.
5. Fill in the gaps using clues from the boxes. There are more words than necessary.
yields we offers our sound are our struggles on work for it
Physical exercise is essential for us. (a) ---------------------- makes us physically strong and healthy. (b) -------------------------
life is full of activities and (c) ------------------------------------. We can face them if we (d) ------------------------ physically and
mentally fit. Physical exercise (e) ---------------------------- some other benefits too. It also (f) ------------------------- us an
excellent recreation. It makes (g) ------------------------ mind free from the drudgery of (h) ---------------------------- and fills it
with joy. So, (i) -------------------------- must take physical exercise for our (j) ---------------------------- health and happiness.
Otherwise, we will be deprived of the pleasures of life.
6. Fill in the gaps with appropriate word.
Traffic Jam is a regular phenomenon (a) --------------------- big cities all over the country. (b) ---------------------- to the rapid
growth of population, (c) ------------------------------ increase and they cause traffic jam. (d) ---------------------- a result, the
serious patients, office (e) -------------------------, students suffer a lot.
7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate word.
Newspaper is the storehouse of (a) ---------------------------------. It reflects the customs and (b) ----------------------------------- of
other countries. In fact, (c) ------------------------------------ is the gist of current (d) ---------------------------. Truly speaking, it
has become (e) ----------------------------------- in our modern life.
8. The phrases in Column A are the beginnings of some sentences. The phrases in Column B are the endings. Match the
phrases in Column A with the phrases in Column B to make complete sentences.
Column A Column B
(a) The great ship, Titanic was not only the largest (i) a huge ice-berg was suddenly spotted by a look-out.
(b) It sailed for New York (ii) that the ship was sinking rapidly.
(c) It was carrying (iii) ship that had ever been built but also regarded as
unsinkable.
(d) While the Titanic was sailing across the icy water, (iv) from Southampton on April 10, 1912.
(e) The captain could realize (v) 1316 passengers and a crew of 891.
9. The phrases in Column A are the beginnings of some sentences. The phrases in Column B are the endings. Match the
phrases in Column A with the phrases in Column B to make complete sentences.
Column A Column B
(a) We are all indebted to our parents (i) some duties to our parents.
(b) They have brought up (ii) for our life on earth.
(c) So, we have (iii) they get immense pleasure.
(d) The first and foremost duty (iv) is to obey and respect them.
(e) When we respect them, (v) and bless us from the core of their heart.