English for Today Class Seven

About This Course

Prescribed by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board
as a textbook for Class Seven from the academic year 2013.
English for Today Class Seven
Revised for the year 2025
NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND TEXTBOOK BOARD, BANGLADESH
 
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Published by
National Curriculum and Textbook Board
69-70, Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka
[All rights reserved by the Publisher]
First edition written and edited by
Abdus Subhan
S. Hoque
Raihana Shams
Md. Zulfeqar Haider
Goutam Roy
Md. Abdur Razzaque
Rozina Parvin
First Publication: September 2012
Revised Edition: September 2014
Revised Edition: November 2020
Revised Edition: October 2024
For Free Distribution by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Printed by:
 
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# Preface
The importance of formal education is diversified. The prime goal of modern education is not only to impart knowledge but rather to build a prosperous nation by developing skilled human resources. At the same time, education is the best means of developing a society that is free from superstitions and adheres to science and facts. To stand as a developed nation in the science and technology-driven world of the 21st century, we need to ensure quality education. A well-planned education is essential for enabling our new generation to face the challenges of the age and to motivate them with the strength of patriotism, values, and ethics. In this context, the government is determined to ensure education as per the demand of the age.
Education is the backbone of a nation, and a curriculum provides the essence of formal education. Again, the most important tool for implementing a curriculum is the textbook. The National Curriculum 2012 has been adopted to achieve the goals of the National Education Policy 2010. In light of this, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has been persistently working on developing, printing, and distributing quality textbooks. This organization also works to review and revise the curriculum, textbooks, and assessment methods according to needs and realities.
Secondary education is a vital stage in our education system. This textbook is catered to the age, aptitude, and endless inquisitiveness of the students at this level, as well as to achieve the aims and objectives of the curriculum. It is believed that the book, written and meticulously edited by experienced and skilled teachers and experts, will be conducive to a joyful experience for the students. It is hoped that the book will play a significant role in promoting creative and aesthetic spirits among students along with subject knowledge and skills.
Due to globalization, rapid communication, and digitalization, the need and importance of English is increasing. English is one of the powerful tools for pursuing higher study, using technology, developing interpersonal communication, and accessing local and global job markets. The curriculum makes it explicit that language learning will be graded and contents will replicate real-life contexts to enhance language learning for communication. The English For Today textbooks have been developed to help students attain communicative competence in English, with particular attention to the development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
It may be mentioned here that the textbook has been reviewed and revised for the academic year 2025. The last version of the textbook developed according to the curriculum 2012 has been taken as the basis. Meticulous attention has been paid to the textbook to make it more learner-friendly and free from errors. However, any suggestions for further improvement of this book will be appreciated.
Finally, I would like to thank all of those who have contributed to the book as writers, editors, reviewers, illustrators, and graphic designers.
October 2024
Prof. Dr. A K M Reazul Hassan
Chairman
National Curriculum & Textbook Board, Bangladesh