Topic: A Visit to a Village Fair
1. Introduction
A village fair, or ‘gram mela’, is a wonderful window into the heart of rural life and culture. Last winter, I had the amazing opportunity to visit one with my grandparents. The atmosphere was electric with energy and excitement from the moment we arrived. The entire ground was bustling with people from nearby villages, all dressed in their colourful best. Numerous stalls were set up in neat rows, selling everything from handmade toys and clay pots to shiny bangles and delicious local sweets. The air was filled with a mix of delightful sounds – the cheerful chatter of the crowd, the persuasive calls of the vendors, and the loud music from the merry-go-round. I was fascinated by the folk performances; a magician showed some incredible tricks, and a puppeteer told an ancient, heroic tale. The main attraction for me was the giant Ferris wheel. Viewing the entire, vibrant fair from the top was a truly memorable experience. A visit to a village fair is an authentic adventure, a perfect display of simple joys and rich traditions.
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2. Vocabulary Table (20 Words)
| Verb (V1) (ক্রিয়া) | V2 / V3 Forms | Noun Form (বিশেষ্য) | Adjective Form (বিশেষণ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit পরিদর্শন করা | visited / visited | Visit / Visitor | N/A |
| Arrive পৌঁছানো | arrived / arrived | Arrival | N/A |
| Excite উত্তেজিত করা | excited / excited | Excitement | Exciting / Excited |
| Attract আকর্ষণ করা | attracted / attracted | Attraction | Attractive |
| Perform পরিবেশন করা | performed / performed | Performance | N/A |
| Display প্রদর্শন করা | displayed / displayed | Display | N/A |
| Persuade প্ররোচিত করা | persuaded / persuaded | Persuasion | Persuasive |
| Fascinate মুগ্ধ করা | fascinated / fascinated | Fascination | Fascinating |
| Experience অভিজ্ঞতা করা | experienced / experienced | Experience | Experienced |
| Sell বিক্রি করা | sold / sold | Sale / Seller | N/A |
| Bustle ব্যস্ত থাকা | bustled / bustled | Bustle | Bustling |
| Wander ঘুরে বেড়ানো | wandered / wandered | Wanderer | Wandering |
| Entertain বিনোদন দেওয়া | entertained / entertained | Entertainment | Entertaining |
| Amaze অবাক করা | amazed / amazed | Amazement | Amazing |
| Delight আনন্দ দেওয়া | delighted / delighted | Delight | Delightful |
| Purchase কেনা | purchased / purchased | Purchase | N/A |
| Organize আয়োজন করা | organized / organized | Organization | Organized |
| Participate অংশগ্রহণ করা | participated / participated | Participation | N/A |
| Admire প্রশংসা করা | admired / admired | Admiration | Admirable |
| Compete প্রতিযোগিতা করা | competed / competed | Competition | Competitive |
3. Quiz: Make Questions (20)
1. you / when / visit / did / fair / the / ?
When did you visit the fair?
2. see / you / what / did / there / ?
What did you see there?
3. go / with / you / did / whom / ?
Whom did you go with?
4. was / what / attraction / main / the / ?
What was the main attraction?
5. buy / you / anything / did / ?
Did you buy anything?
6. selling / what / vendors / the / were / ?
What were the vendors selling?
7. you / did / enjoy / ride / any / ?
Did you enjoy any ride?
8. like / atmosphere / the / what / was / ?
What was the atmosphere like?
9. performances / were / any / folk / there / ?
Were there any folk performances?
10. feel / how / you / did / ?
How did you feel?
11. eat / you / did / food / what / ?
What food did you eat?
12. wearing / what / people / were / ?
What were people wearing?
13. hear / what / you / could / ?
What could you hear?
14. was / crowded / it / ?
Was it crowded?
15. fascinate / most / what / you / did / the / ?
What did fascinate you the most?
16. tell / puppeteer / what / the / did / story / ?
What story did the puppeteer tell?
17. go / again / you / will / ?
Will you go again?
18. recommend / you / it / do / ?
Do you recommend it?
19. your / was / what / experience / favorite / ?
What was your favorite experience?
20. held / where / fair / was / the / ?
Where was the fair held?
4. Quiz: Choose the Answer (20)
1. What did you see at the fair?
2. Are you going to the fair now?
3. What will you buy if you go next year?
4. What was the most fascinating thing?
5. How was the atmosphere?
6. Have you ever been on a Ferris wheel?
7. What kind of items do they sell?
8. Who was performing on the stage?
9. Did you eat anything special?
10. Why is a village fair a memorable experience?
11. What were the people doing?
12. How did the vendors attract people?
13. Have the stalls been set up yet?
14. What have you been thinking about the fair?
15. What makes the fair authentic?
16. Did you see any animals?
17. What will you tell your friends about it?
18. Where was the puppeteer sitting?
19. How much did the toy cost?
20. Is the fair open every day?
5. Homework: Your Turn!
Writing Practice
Imagine you visited a fair. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your experience. Use at least 5 words from the vocabulary table (e.g., attraction, performance, fascinating, vendor, colourful).
Speaking Practice
Record yourself for 1 minute. Describe the most attractive thing you might see at a fair (like a Ferris wheel or a food stall). Try to use descriptive words.
Creative Corner
Design a poster for a village fair in your area. Give it a catchy name and draw pictures of the main attractions. Label them in English.
6. Conversation Practice
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