4th Laboratorians’ National English Carnival 2024

Name: 4th Laboratorians’ National English Carnival 2024
Start: 2024-11-07T07:00:00+06:00
End: 2024-11-09T18:00:00+06:00
Location: Government Laboratory High School

Schedule

Thu Nov 07 2024 at 07:00 am to Sat Nov 09 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC+06:00

Location

Government Laboratory High School | Dhaka, DA

"The night is darkest just before the dawn."
– Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
After a long pause since 2019, The English Club of the Laboratorians is back, stronger than ever, with the highly anticipated 4th Laboratorians' National English Carnival 2024! This year's carnival, holding from November 7 to 9, promises to be an exciting blend of intellectual rigor and creative expression, offering something for everyone who values the power of language.
This carnival isn’t just about mastering English; it’s about embracing communication in all its forms. Whether you're sharpening your skills in the English Olympiad, solving challenging Crosswords, or showcasing your expertise in the Pokédex Quiz, there’s plenty to engage both your mind and competitive spirit. With a range of events like Situational Writing, Connecting Incidents, and the always exciting Pop Culture Quiz, plus group activities like the Mega Quiz, we’ve worked hard to make this year’s fest bigger, better, and more engaging than ever.
While this carnival will be filled with friendly competition, it’s also a celebration of knowledge, skill, and community. So, whether you're looking to improve, compete, or just enjoy the experience, this event will offer a memorable, enriching atmosphere for all participants.
Make sure to prepare, mark your calendars, and be part of this grand celebration of language. And if you're wondering what’s going to happen next, we’ll leave you with this:
"Stay here. I’ll be back."
– The Terminator, Terminator 2

There will be four categories, according to the possibilities of Festival participation experiences and qualities.
1. Primary (Class 3-5)
2. Junior (Class 6-8)
3. Senior (Class 9-10) [Including SSC-2025]
4. Intermediate (Class 11,12) [Including HSC-2024]

====EVENTS====
SOLO EVENTS:
1. English Olympiad (P, J, S, I)-----*[1 Round]*
2. Grammar Nazi (J, S)-----*[1 Round]*
3. Situational Writing (S, I)-----*[1 Round]*
4. Extempore Speech (P, J ,S)-----*[1 Round]*
5. Intensive Reading (J, S) -----*[1 Round]*
6. The Litman (S, I) -----*[1 Round]*
7. Master Speller (P, J, S, I) -----*[2 Round]*
8. Crosswords (J, S) -----*[1 Round]*
9. Pokédex (ALL) -----*[1 Round]*
10. Creative Dubbing (P+J+S) -----*[1
Round]*
11. Instant Story Writing (P, J) -----*[1 Round]*
12. Digital Art (All)
13. Photography Exhibition (All)

TEAM EVENTS:
1. Mega Quiz (All) -----*[1 Round]*
2. Pop Culture Quiz (J, S) ------*[1 Round]*
3. Team-based Quiz (S+I) -----*[2 Round]*
4. Wall Magazine (All) -----*[3 Days]*
5. Scrap Book (All) -----*[3 Days]*

EVENT INSIGHTS:
Solo Events:
1. English Olympiad (P, J, S, I)
Participants will tackle a variety of questions covering English literature, grammar, and some general knowledge related to the English language. The event will last for 30 minutes.
2. Grammar Nazi (J, S)
Participants will receive three passages containing sentences that appear correct but have grammatical errors. The question format will focus on identifying these mistakes. Extra points will be awarded for providing hints and explanations of the rules related to the errors. Participants must underline the mistakes and rewrite the passages correctly.
3. Situational Writing ( S,I )
In this event, you will receive a scenario along with three or more unfamiliar characters. Participants will need to compose a minimum of thirty exchanges among those characters based on the situation. You will have 20 minutes to complete the conversation.
4. Extempore Speech (P, J ,S)
In this event, participants will be required to give a speech on a specific topic that will be announced on the spot. Each participant will have 3 minutes to prepare and then 3 minutes to deliver their speech.
5. Intensive Reading (J, S)
This event is a reading assessment. Participants will receive an unseen passage along with multiple-choice questions related to it. They must read the passage thoroughly and answer the questions accordingly.
6. The Litman (S, I)
Two passages will be provided in the question paper, accompanied by multiple-choice questions related to them. Participants must read the passages thoroughly and answer the questions. They will have 45 minutes to complete this round.
7. Master Speller (P, J, S, I)
This is a traditional spelling competition consisting of two rounds. The first round will be written, while the second round will take place on stage. The top 10 participants from the first round will advance to the final.
8. Crosswords (J, S)
Crosswords are word puzzles typically presented in a grid format, where players fill in words based on clues given for each word. The words intersect at certain letters, which are shared between horizontal and vertical entries. Each clue corresponds to a specific word, and solvers must use their knowledge of vocabulary, general knowledge, and wordplay to complete the puzzle. They can be found in newspapers, puzzle books, and online. This event will last for 20 minutes.
9. Pokédex (ALL)
The Pokédex Quiz is a fun, Pokémon-themed event focused on the first three regions: Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. Participants will answer a range of questions about Pokémon types, abilities, evolutions, and legendary lore from these regions. One of the highlights of the event is the “WHO’S THAT POKÉMON?” segment, where contestants will guess the name of a Pokémon based on its silhouette. The quiz will last 25 minutes, making it an enjoyable experience for both casual fans and seasoned trainers.
10. Creative Dubbing (P+J+S)
Join us for the Creative Dubbing event! Participants will watch clips from TV shows and movies on a big screen and translate them according to fun guidelines. The goal is to be entertaining and capture the essence of the original clip—accuracy isn’t required!
11. Instant Story Writing (P, J)
Participants will take part individually and receive a scenario to inspire their tales. The twist? Your stories should be satirical or have a bittersweet outcome, steering away from generic moral lessons.
12. Digital Art (All)
Step into the future of creativity with our Digital Art event at the 4th Laboratorians' National Carnival. Explore endless possibilities as you transform ideas into stunning digital masterpieces using cutting-edge technology. Whether it's digital painting, 3D modeling, or graphic design, this is your chance to show off your talent and redefine the canvas. Bring your imagination to life and let your art shine in ways traditional mediums never could.
Topics: Open
Rules and Regulations:
• The submission must be SFW (Safe For Work).
• Accepted formats: JPEG or PNG.
• The submission must be in RGB color mode.
• Include your signature or name in the artwork.
• The selected digital art will be printed for exhibition. Artists will have to pay a certain amount for putting their art up for exhibition.
***[Registration process will be disclosed soon]***

13. Photography Exhibition (All)
Mediums:
• Mobile Photography
• Camera/DSLR
Submission Guidelines:
• All participants must own the photos they submit.
• The minimum photo size must be 3000 pixels on the longer side.
• Each participant can submit a maximum of 5 photos.
• Categories for submission:
 Street
 Conceptual
 Open
• Photos can be either color or black and white.
• No digital manipulation is allowed. Only light editing, such as adjusting exposure or contrast, is permitted.
Fees:
• No entry fee for the event.
• DSLR Photos: 350 Taka for each selected photo.
• Mobile Photography: 250 Taka for each selected photo.
***[Registration process will be disclosed soon]***

Team Events:

1. Mega Quiz (All)
Join us for the prestigious Mega Quiz Competition! In our postmodern society, expanding knowledge is essential for a better world. This event is open to all and invites you to showcase your knowledge across various topics.
Rules and Regulations:
• Each quiz team can have a maximum of 5 members.
• There are no restrictions on team member selection.
• Online registration is not available.
• REGISTRATION FEE: 500 Taka
2. Pop Culture Quiz (J, S)
Pop Culture Quiz generally encompasses the traditions and material culture of a society, including movies, games, TV series, music, and much more. If you consider yourself a true enthusiast of this iconic culture, don’t forget to participate in this quiz. This will be a 30 minute quiz.
• REGISTRATION FEE: 100 Taka
3. Team Quiz (S+I)
Quizzing is a thrilling challenge for all ages, combining knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork. English Club of the Laboratorians invites all quizzers to shine in the 'Team Quiz' event at the English Carnival.
Rules and Regulations:
• Teams must consist of 2–3 members from the same or different institutions.
• The competition includes two segments: a primary round and a buzzer round. The top six teams from the primary round will advance to the finals
• REGISTRATION FEE: 200 Taka

4. Wall Magazine (All)
We invite school and college-level students to participate in our Wall Magazine Competition! This open event will explore themes such as literature, world affairs, culture, recent phenomena, political views, and various ideologies and explanations. All submissions must be in English.
Team Details:
• Teams can consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 members.
• Each team must submit their team name, wall magazine name, and the magazine's title on the first day of the event for display.
Submission Guidelines:
• The maximum size for the wall magazine is 6x4 feet
• REGISTRATION FEE: 300 Taka

5. Scrap Book (All)
Join us for a creative journey in our Scrapbooking Challenge. Each scrapbook should showcase unique stories through printed materials, artwork, and photographs.
Topics: Open
Rules and Regulations:
• Plagiarism is not allowed and will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Scrapbooks that have won previous competitions cannot be submitted.
• Participants must retrieve their scrapbooks at the end of the event.
• REGISTRATION FEE: 300 taka

***[Registration will be opened soon]***

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Aditya Kamal Ahom
(President)- 01926114855
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Sudip Ahmad
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