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Lesson Objectives
Students will develop their speaking, comprehension, and vocabulary skills by analyzing a real-life incident report, answering comprehension questions, practicing new vocabulary in context, participating in roleplay activities, and engaging in problem–solution discussions and opinion sharing to enhance fluency, critical thinking, and confidence in spoken English.
Fish Worth Tk 5,000 Looted from Trader
Fish worth Tk 5,000 were looted from a fish trader in Sadar upazila of Magura district on Thursday.
Witnesses said some armed terrorists, allegedly led by Laltu and Sahar, swooped on Bharat Biswas of Baskotha in Sadar upazila when he was taking the fish to town in a rickshaw van for sale.
The hoodlums also beat up Bharat and threatened him not to lodge a complaint with the police.
1. Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| swooped on | hoodlums | lodge |
2. Comprehension Questions
- Who was the victim in the incident?
- Where did the robbery take place?
- How much was the value of the fish looted?
- Who were the alleged attackers?
- What did the hoodlums threaten Bharat Biswas not to do?
3. Role Play
Scenario: One student plays Bharat Biswas, the fish trader. The other plays a police officer. Bharat explains what happened and how he was threatened by the attackers. The police officer asks questions to gather details.
4. Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions with your classmates:
- What could be done to prevent such crimes in your community?
- How should victims of robbery respond when threatened?
- What role should the police play in ensuring public safety?
Answers
1. Word Details
| swooped on (Phrasal Verb) | To suddenly move down or forward to attack or seize something.Bengali: হঠাৎ আক্রমণ করা বা ছোঁড়া | IPA: /swuːpt ɒn/ | The eagle swooped on its prey from the sky. |
| hoodlums (Noun) | People who commit crimes or engage in violent or disorderly behavior.Bengali: দুষ্ট লোকেরা | IPA: /ˈhʊd.ləmz/ | The hoodlums vandalized the shop during the riot. |
| lodge (Verb) | To make a formal complaint or claim, especially to authorities.Bengali: অভিযোগ করা | IPA: /lɒdʒ/ | He decided to lodge a complaint with the police. |
2. Comprehension Questions — Suggested Answers
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Who was the victim in the incident?
The victim was Bharat Biswas, a fish trader from Baskotha in Sadar upazila.
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Where did the robbery take place?
The robbery took place in Sadar upazila of Magura district.
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How much was the value of the fish looted?
Fish worth Tk 5,000 were looted from the trader.
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Who were the alleged attackers?
Some armed terrorists, allegedly led by Laltu and Sahar.
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What did the hoodlums threaten Bharat Biswas not to do?
They threatened him not to lodge a complaint with the police.
3. Role Play — Sample Responses
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Police Officer: Can you tell me what happened?
Some armed men stopped me while I was taking fish to town. They took fish worth Tk 5,000 and beat me.
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Police Officer: Did they say anything to you?
Yes, they threatened me not to report the incident to the police.
4. Group Discussion — Suggested Points
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What could be done to prevent such crimes in your community?
Increasing police patrols and community vigilance can help prevent crimes.
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How should victims of robbery respond when threatened?
Victims should report crimes promptly to the authorities for proper action.
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What role should the police play in ensuring public safety?
The police should respond quickly and protect citizens to ensure safety.
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