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Paragraphs: FIFA World Cup -2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup stood out as a monumental chapter in modern sports history, bringing a fresh perspective to global football competition. The tournament marked a historic milestone as the first-ever men's event jointly hosted by three nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Expanding the format significantly, a record 48 teams competed on the global stage across 16 host cities.  The four semi-finalists of the 2026 FIFA World Cup were Spain, Argentina, France, and England. Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating the defending champions Argentina 1–0. Rodri (Spain) was awarded the Golden Ball (Best Player). Kylian Mbappé (France) Scored a historic 10 goals across eight matches, making him the first men's player to win the Golden Boot in two consecutive World Cups. Unai Simón (Spain)  achieved the Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper). Pau Cubarsí (Spain) was awarded the FIFA Best Young Player. The Netherlands got the FIFA Fair Play Tr...

Report writing for Madhyamik  Tragedy in Taratala: 16 Dead in Kolkata Warehouse Collapse By a Staff Reporter  Kolkata, June 25, 2026: An under-construction warehouse roof collapsed at Transport Depot Road in Taratala, South Kolkata yesterday at about 12.05 PM, trapping numerous contract labourers during concrete casting. The incident resulted in 16 fatalities and 17 injuries, prompting a joint rescue operation involving the NDRF, SDRF, and the Indian Army, followed by the arrest of six individuals under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating the collapse caused by structural failure, leading the Chief Minister to halt Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) building approvals for safety audits. The report highlights severe lapses in construction safety standards. West Bengal and Central governments announced financial aid for the Taratala warehouse incident, with the state providing ₹10 lakh per deceased and ₹1 lakh for injured indiv...

Biography writing for Madhyamik Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a visionary nationalist leader and an architect of modern Indian politics. Born in 1901 to the illustrious Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, he was a brilliant academician who became the youngest Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University in 1934. He led the Hindu homeland movement to ensure the entry of West Bengal in India during the partition of 1947. Following India's independence, he served with distinction as the nation's first Minister for Industry and Supply. However, due to severe ideological differences over the Nehru-Liaquat Pact and Kashmir policy, he resigned from the cabinet. In 1951, he founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh to promote national unity. He strongly opposed the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, demanding its complete integration with India. While protesting against entry restrictions into the state, he was arrested by local authorities. His tragic demise in detention on June 23,...

 Some common phrasal verbs with “off”, along with their meanings and example sentences: 1. Take off Meaning: to remove / to leave the ground (plane) Sentence: She took off her shoes before entering the room. 2. Call off Meaning: to cancel Sentence: The match was called off due to heavy rain. 3. Put off Meaning: to postpone / delay Sentence: We had to put off the meeting until next week. 4. Turn off Meaning: to switch off / stop a machine Sentence: Please turn off the lights before leaving. 5. Set off Meaning: to start a journey Sentence: They set off early in the morning for the trip. 6. Get off Meaning: to leave a vehicle Sentence: I got off the bus at the next stop. 7. Show off Meaning: to display proudly (often to impress others) Sentence: He likes to show off his new phone. 8. Break off Meaning: to stop suddenly / separate Sentence: She broke off the conversation when the teacher entered. 9. Give off Meaning: to produce (smell, heat, light) Sentence: The flowers give off a swee...

P oem: If — Rudyard Kipling   A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (Choose the correct option. Answers are bold & underlined ) 1·         The poem If is written by— (a) Robert Frost (b) William Wordsworth (c) Rudyard Kipling (d) John Keats 2·         The central theme of the poem is— (a) Love (b) Nature (c) Character building and moral values (d) Patriotism 3·         The poem If is addressed to— (a) Kipling’s friend (b) Society (c) His son (d) The reader only 4·         According to the poet, one should trust oneself when— (a) Everyone agrees (b) Nobody doubts (c) All men doubt you (d) You are successful 5·         “Triumph and Disaster” are treated as— (a) Enemies (b) Friends (c) Two impostors (d) Teachers 6·         The poet ad...

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Part 1) By Samuel Taylor Coleridge Understanding the Poem 1. Whom does the Mariner stop and why? The Ancient Mariner stops one of the three Wedding Guests. He stops him because he wants to tell his story of the sea voyage, which seems to be a burden on his conscience and something he is compelled to narrate. 2. Is the Wedding Guest interested in listening to the Mariner? Pick out a line from the poem to support your answer. No, the Wedding Guest is not interested at first. He is eager to attend the wedding feast. Line to support: “The Bridegroom's doors are opened wide… May’st hear the merry din.” 3. What might the long grey beard and glittering eye indicate? The long grey beard suggests that the Mariner is very old and experienced, while the glittering eye suggests a strange, hypnotic power and intense emotions that compel others to listen to him. 4. “And he shone bright, and on the right / Went down into the sea.” a. Who is referred ...

  A. Answer the questions 1. “Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, / And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command” a. What can we infer from the phrase “half sunk”? The phrase “half sunk” suggests that the statue is partially buried in the sand. This indicates the passage of time and neglect. It shows how nature has slowly reclaimed the monument, symbolising the decline and destruction of Ozymandias’s power. b. What does the sculptor try to convey by sculpting a frown and cold sneer on the statue’s face? The sculptor portrays Ozymandias as a proud, cruel, and authoritarian ruler. The frown and sneer of cold command reflect his arrogance, harshness, and sense of absolute authority over others.   2. “Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair! / Nothing beside remains…” a. What contrasting element do you find in these two lines? The contrast lies between boastful pride and harsh reality . While the inscription proudly claims great achievements, the ...

Three Questions SAQs 1. Which according to the hermit, is the most important business of a man's life? Ans- According to the hermit, the most important business of a man's life is to do good to others at any cost. 2. Who unfastened the wounded man's clothing? Ans- The Tsar and the hermit unfastened the wounded man's clothing. 3. Why does the Tsar take the spade from the hermit? Ans- The Tsar took the spade from the hermit because he felt that the hermit must be tired and so he wanted to give him relief. 4. What single word did the hermit use to indicate the most important time in human life? Ans- The single word that the hermit used to indicate the most important time in human life is ' now '. 5. Why did the Tsar remove the bandage repeatedly? Ans- The Tsar removed the bandage repeatedly because the blood did not stop flowing from the wound. 6. What according to the hermit is the most important affair in human life? Ans- According to the hermit, th...

Madhyamik English 2026 solution SECTION – A READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN) 1. Prose A. Choose the correct alternative (a) Big Half Moon is the name of an Ans: (iii) island (b) The age of Claude is Ans: (ii) twelve years (c) Esther is the Ans: (iv) sister of the narrator’s father (d) Claude and the narrator used to quarrel Ans: (i) with the mainland children (e) Father looked sad when Ans: (iv) he was asked about relatives B. Complete the sentences (i) The father of the two children worked as the keeper of the Big Half Moon Lighthouse. (ii) The family used to move over to the mainland because in winter the harbour was frozen over. (iii) People of the mainland pitied the narrator’s family when they had to return to the Big Half Moon island. C. True / False (i) The family found their relatives because of the kite. Answer: T Supporting statement: “It is all on account of the kite that there are more of us.” (ii) No family living on the mainland had relatives. Answer: F Supporting statement:...

Smart English Suggestion by Sandip Sir: for semester IV Class -XII- 2026 ✅ FINAL SUGGESTION CLASS XII – ENGLISH – SEMESTER IV (WBCHSE) 🟦 PROSE SECTION 📖 1. Alice in Wonderland – Down the Rabbit-Hole (Lewis Carroll) 🔹 Selected 20 SAQ (2 marks each) 1. What did Alice notice at the side of the well? 2. Who was Dinah? 3. Why did Alice follow the White Rabbit? 4. Why was Alice surprised to see the White Rabbit? 5. Which action of the Rabbit made Alice burn with curiosity? 6. Why did Alice not like the book her sister was reading? 7. Where did Alice find the caption ‘DRINK ME’? 8. What did Alice see on the glass table? 9. How was the taste of the drink of the ‘DRINK ME’ bottle? 10. Why was Alice worried before drinking from the bottle? 11. What did Alice think of the distance of her fall? 12. What did Alice find after opening the little door? 13. Why did Alice go back to the table? 14. What happened when Alice drank the potion? 15. What mistake did Alice make after shrinking? 16. What unu...

<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src=" https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-S721N9HM7Y "></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-S721N9HM7Y'); </script> The English Renaissance (1500–1660) was characterized by humanism, the flourishing of drama, and the development of prose and poetry. Key writers include William Shakespeare, whose plays like Hamlet and Macbeth reached the peak of drama; John Milton, known for his epic poem Paradise Lost; Christopher Marlowe, author of Doctor Faustus; Edmund Spenser, who wrote the allegorical The Faerie Queene; Ben Jonson, who wrote plays like The Alchemist; and the metaphysical poets John Donne and George Herbert. Key Features • Humanism: A focus on human potential, individual worth, and human reason over purely religious concerns. • Drama: A "golden age...

<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src=" https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-S721N9HM7Y "></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-S721N9HM7Y'); </script> Question 38 Write a letter to your friend highlighting the importance of forests and suggesting steps to protect them. (Within 100 words) Answer: Dear Ankit, Forests are very important for maintaining ecological balance. They provide oxygen, control climate and support wildlife. Forests prevent soil erosion and floods. Unfortunately, forests are being destroyed rapidly. We should stop cutting trees, plant more saplings and protect forest areas. Public awareness is also necessary. Let us take a pledge to save forests for a better future. Yours sincerely, Sandip Question 39 Write a notice appealing for relief for flood-affected people of North Benga...

Madhyamik Test papers 2025-26 writing solutions all   <!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src=" https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-S721N9HM7Y "></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-S721N9HM7Y'); </script> Question 1 Write a story using the given points. Add a suitable title. (About 120 words) Answer: Title: Beware of False Friends Two friends were once walking through a dense forest. Suddenly, a big bear appeared before them. One of the friends quickly climbed up a nearby tree. The other friend, unable to climb, lay flat on the ground holding his breath, pretending to be dead. The bear came near him, smelled his head and body, and thinking him to be dead, slowly went away. When the bear left, the friend on the tree climbed down and asked, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” The other replie...