Unit Seven: Youthful Achievers || Lesson 2 Scaling a Mountain Peak || English first paper || Bangla meaning, line by line Bangla meaning, text questions and solution , short questions and summary || Textbook page 118, 119 & 120 ||

English first paper || Unit Seven: Youthful Achievers || Lesson 2 Scaling a Mountain Peak ||Bangla meaning, line by line Bangla meaning, text questions and solution , short questions and summary || Textbook page 118, 119 & 120 || 

Nishat Mazumder, a Bangladeshi woman in her early forties, is a sports icon. She comes of a modest background; her father is a businessman and her mother is a housewife. She is the second of four siblings. Nishat has three things that she can be proud of. These are: she has extraordinarily supportive parents who accepted her dreams as real; her father was a freedom fighter in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, and she scaled the highest peak in the world as the first Bangladeshi girl in 2012. Nishat's life presents an inspirational story that the youth in Bangladesh needs to know.

Nishat was born on 5 January 1981 in a village called Teori, which is situated in Ramganj upazila in Lakshmipur District. She completed her schooling from Bottomley Home Girls' High School in 1997, and passed HSC from Shahid Anwar Girls' College in 1999. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Accounting from Dhaka City College, and currently works for Dhaka WASA as an accountant. She is also interested in different languages and cultures of the world, and has enrolled for her MA in Japan Studies at Dhaka University. For us. Nishat's life comes across as especially significant because it tells us how the influence of one person can motivate someone to dream big. As the daughter of a freedom fighter, Nishat had to face many obstacles in her life, but her mother, her role model, gave her courage and determination to overcome them and pursue her dreams. Ashura Mazumder, Nishat's mother, is a hardworking and understanding woman, who has been a pillar of support for her family in the direst of situations. Nishat learned from her mother how to keep mental strength in calamitous moments of life. Learning from her, Nishat began her dream of conquering mountains.

Most probably you have heard of Superman, and the Hollywood film showing his adventures. Christopher Reeve, the actor who played the role of Superman in the film said in a speech he gave at the Democratic National Convention in 1996-"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." This has happened in Nishat's life too. Though she had a long cherished dream to be a mountaineer, it was not until 2003 that she could climb the 967 feet high Keokradong. The climbing event was organized on 29 May, 2003 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Mount Everest. Nishat had walked the streets of Dhaka with a 15 kg backpack for three consecutive days to make her body ready for the climb before the real expedition. Factors like chance, dedication and creating opportunities are important for anyone's success, but a sportsperson should also have discipline and perseverance to succeed. Institutional and professional trainings are also necessary. Nishat joined Bangladesh Mountaineering and Trekking Club (BMTC) in 2006, and completed a basic training course at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. India in 2007. After that she scaled peaks in the Himalayan range one after another, joining several teams from Bangladesh. Today we have a mountain peak in the Himalayas, the Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Peak, so named because mountaineers from the two friendly countries jointly climbed it for the first time. Nishat's team was led by M.A. Mohit, who has been on top of Everest and quite a few other peaks higher than 8000 meters.

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In Bangladesh, mountaineering is a new sport activity, and we are yet to develop a culture that will encourage a woman's mountaineering activities. Nishat took the challenge, and she was supported by her parents. This is an expensive sport, and Nishat and other mountaineers could not have succeeded if several organizations did not help them. Nishat was an ambassador of "Because I am a Girl"campaign of Plan International's Bangladesh chapter in her expedition to Mount Everest in 2012. She wanted to leave a message for all people of Bangladesh that a girl can do anything a boy can do, and hence every girl should have support from her parents and society in every challenging activity

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Important word meaning of the passage 

1. Icon – প্রতীক (Synonym: symbol, emblem | Antonym: unknown)
2. Modest – বিনয়ী (Synonym: humble, simple | Antonym: arrogant)
3. Background – পটভূমি (Synonym: history, past | Antonym: foreground)
4. Siblings – সহোদর (Synonym: brothers and sisters | Antonym: stranger)
5. Proud – গর্বিত (Synonym: honored, delighted | Antonym: ashamed)
6. Supportive – সহায়ক (Synonym: helpful, encouraging | Antonym: discouraging)
7. Liberation – মুক্তি (Synonym: freedom, independence | Antonym: oppression)
8. Peak – চূড়া (Synonym: summit, top | Antonym: base)
9. Inspirational – অনুপ্রেরণাদায়ক (Synonym: motivating, encouraging | Antonym: discouraging)
10. Obstacle – প্রতিবন্ধকতা (Synonym: barrier, difficulty | Antonym: advantage)

11. Determination – দৃঢ় সংকল্প (Synonym: resolve, dedication | Antonym: hesitation)
12. Courage – সাহস (Synonym: bravery, boldness | Antonym: cowardice)
13. Understanding – বোঝাপড়া (Synonym: comprehension, perception | Antonym: ignorance)
14. Strength – শক্তি (Synonym: power, force | Antonym: weakness)
15. Conquer – জয় করা (Synonym: overcome, defeat | Antonym: surrender)
16. Adventure – দুঃসাহসিক অভিযান (Synonym: exploration, journey | Antonym: safety)
17. Speech – বক্তৃতা (Synonym: address, talk | Antonym: silence)
18. Dream – স্বপ্ন (Synonym: aspiration, goal | Antonym: reality)
19. Impossible – অসম্ভব (Synonym: unachievable, unattainable | Antonym: possible)
20. Expedition – অভিযান (Synonym: journey, exploration | Antonym: retreat)

21. Anniversary – বার্ষিকী (Synonym: celebration, commemoration | Antonym: N/A)
22. Opportunity – সুযোগ (Synonym: chance, possibility | Antonym: obstacle)
23. Success – সাফল্য (Synonym: achievement, victory | Antonym: failure)
24. Dedication – নিষ্ঠা (Synonym: commitment, devotion | Antonym: apathy)
25. Discipline – শৃঙ্খলা (Synonym: order, regulation | Antonym: disorder)
26. Perseverance – অধ্যবসায় (Synonym: persistence, determination | Antonym: laziness)
27. Professional – পেশাদার (Synonym: skilled, expert | Antonym: amateur)
28. Training – প্রশিক্ষণ (Synonym: coaching, education | Antonym: ignorance)
29. Club – ক্লাব (Synonym: association, group | Antonym: individual)
30. Basic – মৌলিক (Synonym: fundamental, elementary | Antonym: advanced)

31. Institutional – প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক (Synonym: organizational, structured | Antonym: informal)
32. Culture – সংস্কৃতি (Synonym: tradition, heritage | Antonym: ignorance)
33. Encourage – উৎসাহিত করা (Synonym: inspire, motivate | Antonym: discourage)
34. Expensive – ব্যয়বহুল (Synonym: costly, pricey | Antonym: cheap)
35. Organization – সংগঠন (Synonym: institution, association | Antonym: disorganization)
36. Ambassador – দূত (Synonym: representative, envoy | Antonym: opponent)
37. Campaign – প্রচার অভিযান (Synonym: movement, drive | Antonym: inactivity)
38. Message – বার্তা (Synonym: communication, note | Antonym: silence)
39. Challenge – চ্যালেঞ্জ (Synonym: task, difficulty | Antonym: ease)
40. Equality – সমতা (Synonym: fairness, balance | Antonym: inequality)

Here are some important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the passage.

1. What does the word "modest" in the passage mean?
   a) Wealthy
   b) Simple and humble
   c) Arrogant
   d) Extravagant
   Answer: b) Simple and humble

2. What is the meaning of the word "obstacles" as used in the passage?
   a) Challenges
   b) Opportunities
   c) Achievements
   d) Goals
   Answer: a) Challenges

3. Which word in the passage is a synonym for "perseverance"?
   a) Laziness
   b) Determination
   c) Fear
   d) Weakness
   Answer: b) Determination

4. What is the opposite of "supportive" in the passage?
   a) Encouraging
   b) Motivating
   c) Discouraging
   d) Inspirational
   Answer: c) Discouraging

5. The word "conquering" in the passage means:
   a) Giving up
   b) Winning over
   c) Avoiding
   d) Losing
   Answer: b) Winning over

6. What does "inspirational" mean in the passage?
   a) Boring
   b) Motivating
   c) Hopeless
   d) Useless
   Answer: b) Motivating

7. Which of the following words from the passage means "a strong foundation or support"?
   a) Obstacle
   b) Pillar
   c) Challenge
   d) Victory
   Answer: b) Pillar

8. What is the meaning of "direst" in the passage?
   a) Happiest
   b) Most serious or urgent
   c) Easiest
   d) Comfortable
   Answer: b) Most serious or urgent

9. What does "inevitable" mean as used in the passage?
   a) Impossible
   b) Unavoidable
   c) Unlikely
   d) Uncertain
   Answer: b) Unavoidable

10. What is a synonym for "determination" as used in the passage?
    a) Weakness
    b) Persistence
    c) Failure
    d) Cowardice
    Answer: b) Persistence

11. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
    a) To highlight the difficulties of mountaineering
    b) To narrate Nishat Mazumder’s journey as an inspirational figure
    c) To discuss mountaineering as a global sport
    d) To promote the Bangladesh Mountaineering and Trekking Club
    Answer: b) To narrate Nishat Mazumder’s journey as an inspirational figure

12. Why does the passage mention Christopher Reeve’s speech?
    a) To highlight the struggles of actors
    b) To connect Nishat's journey with a universal message of perseverance
    c) To emphasize Hollywood movies
    d) To compare Superman with Nishat
    Answer: b) To connect Nishat's journey with a universal message of perseverance

13. What lesson does Nishat’s life story provide to young people in Bangladesh?
    a) Success is only for the wealthy
    b) Hard work, support, and determination can make dreams come true
    c) Women should not participate in sports
    d) Mountaineering is an easy task
    Answer: b) Hard work, support, and determination can make dreams come true

14. What does the passage suggest about women’s mountaineering in Bangladesh?
    a) It is well-established
    b) It is still developing and needs more support
    c) It is not allowed
    d) Women are not interested in it
    Answer: b) It is still developing and needs more support

15. Why is Nishat’s achievement significant for Bangladesh?
    a) She was the first Bangladeshi woman to climb Mount Everest
    b) She won an Olympic medal
    c) She became a film star
    d) She started a new business
    Answer: a) She was the first Bangladeshi woman to climb Mount Everest

16. Where was Nishat Mazumder born?
    a) Dhaka
    b) Chattogram
    c) Teori village, Ramganj, Lakshmipur
    d) Rajshahi
    Answer: c) Teori village, Ramganj, Lakshmipur

17. What was Nishat’s father’s profession?
    a) Teacher
    b) Doctor
    c) Businessman
    d) Engineer
    Answer: c) Businessman

18. Which school did Nishat complete her SSC from?
    a) Shahid Anwar Girls' College
    b) Dhaka City College
    c) Bottomley Home Girls' High School
    d) Lakshmipur High School
    Answer: c) Bottomley Home Girls' High School

19. In which year did Nishat pass her HSC?
    a) 1995
    b) 1997
    c) 1999
    d) 2001
    Answer: c) 1999

20. What is Nishat’s profession?
    a) Teacher
    b) Engineer
    c) Accountant at Dhaka WASA
    d) Doctor
    Answer: c) Accountant at Dhaka WASA

21. Which mountain did Nishat first climb in 2003?
    a) Mount Everest
    b) Keokradong
    c) Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Peak
    d) K2
    Answer: b) Keokradong

22. When did Nishat climb Mount Everest?
    a) 2003
    b) 2007
    c) 2012
    d) 2015
    Answer: c) 2012

23. Who was Nishat’s team leader during the Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Peak expedition?
    a) Edmund Hillary
    b) M.A. Mohit
    c) Tenzing Norgay
    d) Christopher Reeve
    Answer: b) M.A. Mohit

24. Which organization did Nishat represent during her Everest expedition?
    a) UNICEF
    b) "Because I am a Girl" campaign by Plan International
    c) Bangladesh Olympic Committee
    d) Red Cross
    Answer: b) "Because I am a Girl" campaign by Plan International

25. What quality did Nishat learn from her mother?
    a) Cooking skills
    b) Mental strength in difficult times
    c) Singing
    d) Painting
    Answer: b) Mental strength in difficult times

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Here are some important short questions and solutions 

1. Who is Nishat Mazumder?

   • Nishat Mazumder is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and sports icon. She is known for being the first Bangladeshi woman to scale Mount Everest in 2012.

2. Where was Nishat Mazumder born?

   • Nishat was born on 5 January 1981 in Teori village, located in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur District, Bangladesh.

3. What is Nishat’s educational background?

   • She completed her schooling at Bottomley Home Girls' High School and HSC from Shahid Anwar Girls' College. She later earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Accounting from Dhaka City College.

4. Which organization did Nishat join to receive mountaineering training?

   • She joined the Bangladesh Mountaineering and Trekking Club (BMTC) in 2006 and completed a basic training course at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling, India, in 2007.

5. What was Nishat’s first significant climbing experience?

   • Her first notable climb was Keokradong, a 967-feet-high mountain, in 2003, during the 50th-anniversary celebration of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s conquest of Mount Everest.

6. Who led Nishat’s team to climb Mount Everest?

   • Her team was led by M.A. Mohit, a renowned Bangladeshi mountaineer who has summited Everest and several other peaks above 8000 meters.

7. Which campaign did Nishat represent during her Everest expedition?

   • She was an ambassador for the “Because I am a Girl” campaign by Plan International’s Bangladesh chapter.

8. How did Nishat prepare for her first climbing expedition?

   • To prepare for her first climb, she walked through Dhaka’s streets carrying a 15 kg backpack for three consecutive days to build stamina.

9. What role did her parents play in her mountaineering journey?

   • Nishat’s parents, especially her mother, supported and encouraged her dreams despite societal challenges. Her father, a freedom fighter, also played a role in shaping her strong mindset.

10. Why is Nishat’s story inspiring for Bangladeshi youth?

• Her story is inspiring because she overcame societal and financial challenges to achieve her dreams. She proved that with determination, discipline, and support, anything is possible.

11. What does Nishat Mazumder’s journey teach us about gender equality in sports?

• Nishat’s journey highlights that women can excel in any field, including male-dominated sports like mountaineering. It emphasizes the need for equal opportunities and societal support for women in all professions.

12. How do Nishat’s struggles and achievements reflect the importance of perseverance in life?

• Despite coming from a modest background and facing societal challenges, Nishat never gave up on her dreams. Her dedication, training, and hard work show that perseverance is key to success in any field.

13. What challenges do female mountaineers face in Bangladesh, and how did Nishat overcome them?

• Female mountaineers in Bangladesh struggle with societal discouragement, financial constraints, and lack of training facilities. Nishat overcame these barriers through family support, sponsorship, and rigorous training.

14. How does Nishat’s story compare to Christopher Reeve’s quote about dreams becoming inevitable?

• Nishat’s journey aligns with Christopher Reeve’s statement, as she initially saw her dream as difficult, then improbable, but eventually made it a reality through hard work and determination.

15. Why is institutional training important for aspiring mountaineers like Nishat?

• Institutional training provides essential skills, knowledge, and physical preparation for high-altitude climbing. Nishat’s training at BMTC and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was crucial in her journey to Everest.

Summary of the passage 

Nishat Mazumder, a Bangladeshi woman born in 1981 in Lakshmipur, is an inspiring mountaineer. Despite coming from a modest background, she pursued her dreams with her parents' strong support. Her father was a freedom fighter, and her mother, her role model, taught her resilience. She began mountaineering in 2003 by climbing Keokradong and later joined the Bangladesh Mountaineering and Trekking Club. She received professional training in India and climbed several Himalayan peaks. In 2012, she became the first Bangladeshi woman to scale Mount Everest. Nishat was also an ambassador for Plan International's Because I am a Girl campaign, promoting gender equality. Her story encourages young people to overcome challenges and follow their dreams with determination, discipline, and perseverance.

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