Waiting For a Torch Bearer The topic of today’s class is “Waiting For a Torch Bearer”. Waiting For Torch Bearer” is part of Class 7, English 1st Paper, Unit 4, Lesson 10.
Waiting For a Torch Bearer
Keywords:
| poverty | torch | responsibility |
Reporter: Why did you choose this village for your work?
Dr Mahmud: The people of my village do not get proper healthcare support because of poverty. I have chosen the village to give them a little healthcare support.
Reporter: How much does a patient pay for the support?
Dr Mahmud: They pay very little. And very poor people get free treatment.
Reporter: Isn’t the work very hard?
Dr Mahmud: Yes, it is. But I do it with pleasure.
Reporter: What is your future plan for the center?
Dr Mahmud: You see, I’m getting old. So I’m waiting for a torch bearer. Many students get an MBBS degree in the country every year. I’m waiting for one of them. He or she will take responsibility for the treatment of the poor in this area.
(Note: MBBS= Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- Match the words with their meanings.
| Words | Meanings |
| take charge of | the feeling of happiness |
| poverty | have control over |
| pleasure | duty |
| responsibility | the situation of being poor |
- Ask and answer the questions.
1) Is the healthcare support free to all?
2) Why is the doctor waiting for a torch bearer?
3) Who will be in charge of the center?
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