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Unit 5, Lesson 2: Something Told the Wild Geese
Something told the wild geese
It was time to go.
Though the fields lay golden,
Something whispered, "Snow."
Leaves were green and stirring,
Berries' lustre glossed.
But beneath warm feathers,
Something cautioned, "Frost."
All the sagging orchards
Steamed with amber spice,
But each wild breast stiffened
At remembered ice.
Something told the wild geese
It was time to fly—
Summer sun was on their wings,
Winter in their cry.
Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| Whispered | Frost | Orchards |
| Luster-glossed | Cautioned | Sagging |
| Amber | Spice | Remembered |
| Stirring | Steamed | Stiffened |
Multiple Choice Questions
- What told the wild geese it was time to go?
- a) A loud cry
- b) The fields were golden
- c) Something whispered, "Snow"
- d) The birds were tired
- What was the color of the leaves mentioned in the poem?
- a) Red
- b) Yellow
- c) Green
- d) Orange
- What did the wild geese feel under their feathers?
- a) Heat
- b) Frost
- c) Cold wind
- d) Rain
- What was the scent in the orchards?
- a) Rose fragrance
- b) Amber spice
- c) Cinnamon
- d) Lavender
- What did the geese remember that made their breasts stiffen?
- a) Ice
- b) Storms
- c) Snowfall
- d) Wind
- What was the primary message of the poem?
- a) The geese are afraid of the cold
- b) It is time for the geese to migrate
- c) The geese are happy to stay
- d) The geese are preparing for the winter
- What was the geese’s cry a sign of?
- a) Winter was coming
- b) They were hungry
- c) Summer was ending
- d) They were lost
Short Questions
- What was Seryozha’s favorite birthday present?
- How did the bird get caught in the net?
- Why did Seryozha’s mother tell him to let the bird go?
- What mistake did Seryozha make while cleaning the cage?
- What happened to the siskin at the end of the story?
Fill in the Blanks
A dictionary provides the __________ of a word and example sentences to show its usage. Some words have multiple __________ depending on the context. For example, the word "dry" can mean "not wet" or "__________." A dictionary also includes __________, which are words with similar meanings, and __________, which are words with opposite meanings.
Short Questions
- What told the wild geese it was time to go?
- What did the fields look like in the poem?
- What was the condition of the leaves mentioned in the poem?
- What caused the wild geese to remember ice?
- What was the feeling in the wild geese’s cry in the last line of the poem?
Fill in the Blanks
Something told the wild geese it was time to __________. Though the fields lay __________, something whispered, "__________." Leaves were __________ and stirring, berries' lustre __________. But beneath warm feathers, something cautioned, "__________." All the sagging orchards steamed with amber __________, but each wild breast stiffened at remembered __________. Something told the wild geese it was time to __________—summer sun was on their wings, __________ in their cry.
Answers
Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Whispered (Verb) | To speak very softly or quietly | Bengali: ফিসফিস করা | IPA: /ˈwɪspəd/ | Something whispered to the wild geese that it was time to leave. |
| Stirring (Verb) | Moving or causing movement | Bengali: নাড়ানো | IPA: /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/ | The leaves were stirring in the wind. |
| Frost (Noun) | A thin layer of ice that forms when the air is cold | Bengali: তুষারপাত | IPA: /frɒst/ | The geese felt the coming of frost in the air. |
| Luster-glossed (Adjective) | Shiny and bright | Bengali: চকচকে | IPA: /ˈlʌstər ɡlɒst/ | The berries were luster-glossed in the autumn sunlight. |
| Cautioned (Verb) | Warned or advised to be careful | Bengali: সতর্ক করা | IPA: /ˈkɔːʃənd/ | Something cautioned the birds about the cold weather ahead. |
| Sagging (Adjective) | Hanging down or bending because of weight | Bengali: ঝুলে পড়া | IPA: /ˈsæɡɪŋ/ | The sagging orchards were heavy with ripe fruit. |
| Amber (Adjective/Noun) | A warm, golden-yellow color | Bengali: হালকা হলুদাভ | IPA: /ˈæmbər/ | The air smelled of amber spice during autumn. |
| Spice (Noun) | A substance used to give flavor or smell, often sweet or sharp | Bengali: মসলা | IPA: /spaɪs/ | The orchard air was filled with the scent of spice. |
| Remembered (Verb) | To recall something from the past | Bengali: মনে পড়া | IPA: /rɪˈmɛmbəd/ | The geese remembered the cold ice of past winters. |
| Stiffened (Verb) | To make or become hard or firm | Bengali: শক্ত হওয়া | IPA: /ˈstɪfənd/ | The birds stiffened their wings before flying. |
| Steamed (Verb) | To give off steam or vapor, usually from heat | Bengali: বাষ্প হওয়া | IPA: /stiːmd/ | The warm orchards steamed with the smell of fruits and spices. |
| Orchards (Noun) | A piece of land where fruit trees are grown | Bengali: ফলের বাগান | IPA: /ˈɔːtʃədz/ | The sagging orchards were full of ripe fruits. |
Multiple Choice Questions
- What told the wild geese it was time to go?
- a) A loud cry
- b) The fields were golden
- c) Something whispered, "Snow" ✅
- d) The birds were tired
- What was the color of the leaves mentioned in the poem?
- a) Red
- b) Yellow
- c) Green ✅
- d) Orange
- What did the wild geese feel under their feathers?
- a) Heat
- b) Frost ✅
- c) Cold wind
- d) Rain
- What was the scent in the orchards?
- a) Rose fragrance
- b) Amber spice ✅
- c) Cinnamon
- d) Lavender
- What did the geese remember that made their breasts stiffen?
- a) Ice ✅
- b) Storms
- c) Snowfall
- d) Wind
- What was the primary message of the poem?
- a) The geese are afraid of the cold
- b) It is time for the geese to migrate ✅
- c) The geese are happy to stay
- d) The geese are preparing for the winter
- What was the geese’s cry a sign of?
- a) Winter was coming ✅
- b) They were hungry
- c) Summer was ending
- d) They were lost
Answers to Short Questions
- What did something tell the wild geese?
Something told the wild geese that it was time to go.
- What was the condition of the fields in the poem?
The fields were golden.
- What was happening to the leaves in the poem?
The leaves were green and stirring.
- What did the wild geese remember in the poem?
The wild geese remembered ice.
- What did the cry of the wild geese represent?
The cry of the wild geese represented winter.
Fill in the Blanks
Something told the wild geese it was time to go. Though the fields lay golden, something whispered, "Snow." Leaves were green and stirring, berries' lustre glossed. But beneath warm feathers, something cautioned, "Frost." All the sagging orchards steamed with amber spice, but each wild breast stiffened at remembered ice. Something told the wild geese it was time to fly—summer sun was on their wings, winter in their cry.
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