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SSC 2026 ( Poems from your text books)

A) Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening — Robert Frost

1. Where do you think the poet is going? Why is he going there?

Answer: The poet is probably going to his home or to finish some important work. He is traveling on a cold winter evening and has responsibilities to complete before he can rest.

2. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone?

Answer :He stopped because the woods were beautiful, quiet, and full of snow. Their peaceful and mysterious beauty attracted him, and he wanted to enjoy the moment.

3. Guess what promise the poet had to keep before he would sleep.

Answer:The promise may be his duties and responsibilities toward family, work, and life. He had many tasks to complete before taking rest.

4. Write an imaginary dialogue between the poet and his horse.

Message
Poet: Why are you shaking your bells, my dear horse?
Horse: Because it is strange to stop here in the dark woods.
Poet: I know, but the woods are lovely, dark, and deep.
Horse: It is cold and snowy. Shouldn’t we continue our journey?
Poet: Yes, we must go. I still have promises to keep.
Horse: Then let us move forward before it gets darker.
Poet: Yes, my friend, we have miles to go before we sleep.

B) Solitude — Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1. Explain:
i) “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;”
People like to share happiness with others, but in times of sorrow many people leave us alone. Joy attracts people, but sadness often isolates us.

ii) “Succeed and give, and it helps you live, But no man can help you die.”
Success and generosity make life easier and happier, but death is a journey every person must face alone.

2. Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs?

Mountains echo joyful songs because happiness spreads easily, but sorrow remains personal and lonely. Sadness does not receive the same response.

3. When do you have many friends and when do they leave you?

We have many friends during happy and successful times. They often leave us during sadness, failure, and hardship.

4. Summary of the poem Solitude

The poem teaches that people gladly share happiness but avoid sorrow. When we laugh, others join us, but when we cry, we suffer alone. Success brings friends, while failure brings loneliness. The poet reminds us that life’s struggles must often be faced alone. Therefore, we should be strong and self-dependent.

C) O Me! O Life! — Walt Whitman

1. What is the main theme of the poem?

The main theme is the struggle of human life and the search for meaning and purpose.

ii. What recurring questions does the poet mention?

He asks what good there is in life among foolishness, suffering, and repeated failures.

iii. What does the poet mean by ‘useless years’?

It means wasted years spent without purpose, achievement, or happiness.

iv. Is age an identity marker? What are the attributes of old age?

Yes, age reflects experience and identity. Old age is often marked by wisdom, weakness, reflection, and maturity.

v. What do ‘sordid’ and ‘plodding’ mean?

“Sordid” means dirty, unpleasant, or morally low.
“Plodding” means walking or working slowly and heavily.

vi. What ‘faith’ does the poet mention here?

The poet mentions faith in life and human existence—that life is meaningful and everyone has a purpose.

vii. Is there a symbolic meaning of ‘contribute a verse’?

Yes, it means every person should do something meaningful in life and leave a positive mark.

viii. Do you find the answer section convincing?

Yes, because it gives hope and reminds us that life has purpose and everyone matters.

D) Time, You Old Gipsy Man — Ralph Hodgson

1. Why does the poet call time an ‘old gipsy man’?

Because time moves constantly like a wandering gypsy and never stays in one place

2. Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day.

He offers:
Sweet cakes
White milk
A warm bed
Comfortable shelter

3. What else can you offer time if it stays for a day?

I would offer beautiful flowers, fresh fruits, peace, music, and my gratitude.

E) The Sands of Dee — Charles Kingsley

1. What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home?

The weather was windy and stormy. The sea was rough and dangerous.

2. Why has the poet repeated some words and phrases?

The repetition creates sadness, musical effect, and emphasizes Mary’s tragic fate.

3. How has the poet described the sea?

The sea is described as wild, dangerous, cold, and powerful.

4. Narrate the story of Mary

Mary was sent to bring the cattle home across the sands of Dee. Evening came, but she did not return. People searched for her and called her name, but she was gone. The sea had taken her away. Her tragic death filled everyone with sorrow.

5. What would you do if you saw Mary drowning?

I would immediately call for help, try to throw a rope or stick toward her, and ask nearby people to assist. I would try my best to save her safely.

F) Two Mothers Remembered — Joann Snow Duncanson

1. How are the two mothers different from each other?

One was the speaker’s real mother who gave birth to her, and the other was her teacher-like mother who guided and cared for her in life.

2. How are they the same?

Both loved, protected, guided, and cared deeply for the speaker.

3. What did the first mother do to the speaker?

She gave birth, raised her with love, and taught her the basic values of life.

4. Who was the speaker’s second mother?

She was a caring woman like a teacher or guardian who helped shape the speaker’s character and life.

5. What would be the speaker’s advice to her own children?

She would advise them to respect, love, and care for their mother always.

6. Who are the three women referred to in the poem?

They are:
The speaker’s real mother
Her second mother (teacher/guardian)
The speaker herself as a mother

7. What should children do to their mother and why?

Children should love, respect, obey, and care for their mother because she sacrifices everything for them.

8. Do you like this poem? Why?

Yes, because it teaches love, gratitude, and respect for mothers.

G) Books — Eleanor Farjeon

1. Do you read any books other than your school textbooks?

Yes, I do.
2. What kinds of books do you read?

I read storybooks, poems, biographies, and science-related books.

3. Why do you read those books?
I read them because they increase knowledge, improve language skills, and provide enjoyment. Books also help me understand life better and develop imagination.

ACHIEVERS' Easy English with Saiful Class Five to University admission care. বালুচরা, চট্টগ্রাম

SSC 2026 English 1st Paper
Most Important Completing Stories & Dialogues:

A) Completing Stories:

1. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
2. The Honest Woodcutter
3. The Goose that Laid Golden Eggs
4. Slow and Steady Wins the Race
5. Unity is Strength
6. Two Rats and a Monkey
7. Bayazid’s Love for His Mother
8. Robert Bruce and the Spider
9. The Lion and the Mouse
10. Dress Does Not Make a Man Great.

B) Dialogues :

1. About Your Aim in Life
2. About the Importance of Reading Newspaper
3. About Climate Change
4. About Tree Plantation
5. About Early Rising
6. About Physical Exercise
7. About Load Shedding
8. About The Importance of Learning English
9. About Dengue Fever
10. About Mobile Phone / Internet Uses and Abuses.

Extra Very Important (Bonus)
Completing Story
1.Failure is the Pillar of Success
2.Grapes are Sour
3.Thirsty Crow
4.Honesty is the Best Policy
5.Dividing the Bread
6.A Greedy Dog.

Dialogue:

1.About Road Accident
2.About Bad Effects of Smoking
3.About Price Hike
4.About Importance of Games and Sports
5.About Student Life
6.About Good Health.

TOP 5 Stories:

1.A Friend in Need
2.Honest Woodcutter
3.Golden Goose
4.Bayazid’s Love for Mother
5.Robert Bruce and Spider

Top 5 dialogues

1.Aim in Life
2.Climate Change
3.Tree Plantation
4.Reading Newspaper
5.Learning English.

Almighty Allah bless u all.

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