1. Dhaka Board 2024

English First Paper

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 1 and 2:

The internet technology has helped design a large number of websites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular social media site. Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are other frequently used social services. Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the internet. These services make it possible to connect people across the borders and they have made the users feel that they really live in a global village.

Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your internet service provider. Secondly, you can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is like presenting yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people’s profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some services like Facebook allow users to update their profiles. Fourthly, networks allow users to post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments from friends and other users. Finally, there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/viewers, and what information should be shared with others.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1×7=7

(a) The internet technology has _________ a large number of websites to facilitate social relations among people around the world.

(i) defined (ii) regained (iii) destroyed (iv) designed

(b) The term “Social Networks” refers to _________.

(i) socialization (ii) networking (iii) media for communicating with others (iv) facebook

(c) In the text, the word ‘frequently’ stands for _________.

(i) recurrently (ii) freely (iii) rarely (iv) hardly

(d) The passage highlights the significance of _________.

(i) electronic media (ii) information technology

(iii) social networking services (iv) communication technology

(e) The social networking services work through _________.

(i) computer (ii) Facebook (iii) email (iv) Internet

(f) The social networking services are on the _________.

(i) decline (ii) rise (iii) wane (iv) decrease

(g) There is also assurance of _________ protection on using social networks.

(i) community (ii) privacy (iii) measurement (iv) society

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) What is social networking service?

(b) How are the social networks making a global community?

(c) How does social network work?

(d) “It is simple and easy.”-Explain the statement in 2/3 sentences.

(e) Why are social networks spreading rapidly?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

“Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transports. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the internet. So we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier.

There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all the languages. So you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toymaker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language–––English. English, for us in Bangladesh, is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths.”

Different people use different languages for making (a)______. But a common language is necessary in (b) ______ to communicate with the people of the whole world. English has achieved the (c) ______ of being that language. It helps to get good jobs and have better (d) ______. So, we should learn English properly as it helps (e) ______ our unemployment problem.

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5:

Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was an officer in the Army during the Liberating War of 1971. He was born on 7 March, 1949 at Rahimganj village under Babuganj Thana in Barishal District. He completed his HSC from Barishal BM College. In 1967, he took admission in the department of Statistic in Dhaka University. On October 5, 1967 he joined the armed forces as a cadet in the Pakistan Military Academy. He was Commissioned in the Engineering Corps in 1968. He was promoted to the rank of Captain on August in 1970. He was an officer in sector 7 of the Mukti Bahini. He was given the responsibility to fight at the Chapai Nawabganj border in Rajshahi. On 14 December 1971 he was killed in an attempt to break through the enemy defenses on the bank of the Mahananda River. He was buried near Sona Masjid. In recognition of his valor and sacrifice in the Liberation War. Mohiuddin Jahangir was awarded with the highest state honour of Birsrestho.

4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding

numbers of the sentences need to be written: 1×8=8

(a) He thought him to be dead.

(b) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face.

(c) Suddenly they came across a bear.

(d) Once upon a time two friends were passing through a forest.

(e) Then the bear went away.

(f) Finding no other way, the later one laid down on the ground and feigned death.

(g) The first friend climbed up a tree but the later could not climb.

(h) They were talking about their love for each other.

Part B: Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Write a paragraph about “A Tea Stall” answering the following questions: 10

(a) What is a tea stall?

(b) Where is it generally found?

(c) How is a tea stall decorated?

(d) What things are sold here?

(e) What is the condition of a tea stall?

(f) What do the customers do here?

9. Read the beginning of a story below. It is not complete. Add at least ten new sentences to complete it. Give a suitable title to it: 10

One day a school boy named Arif was returning home from school. On the way to his home, he saw an old woman who was begging. Arif asked the woman why she was begging. In reply, she told him that …. …..

10. Look at the following pie-chart. It represents the passing rates of different subjects of the students of a school. Now describe the chart in your own language. You should highlight and summaries the information given in the chart. 10

11. Suppose, you are Akash/Bristy of Bogura and your friend is Santo/Prokriti who lives in Jashore. Now write an email to your friend about your progress of studies for the SSC examination. 10

12. Suppose, you are Tunan/Tanni. You have a friend named Milon/Mina. Your friend does not take physical exercise. But it is beneficial to health. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the benefits of physical exercise. 10

2. Rajshahi Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Anwar all the questions]

Part A: Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage and answer the questions 1 and 2:

Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything a––family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river, only a day to devour Meher’s house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness.

There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can’t take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more villages every year.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1×7=7

(a) Meher’s life was very happy before____

(i) the liberation. (ii) the destruction of the river Jamuna.

(iii) the victory. (iv) the independence.

(b) ‘Greedy Jamuna’ is used here to describe the ____

(i) cruelty of nature (ii) demand of a consumer

(iii) supply of a consumer (iv) help of a consumer.

(c) Meherjan is a victim of____

(i) drought (ii) famine (iii) river erosion (iv) cyclone

(d) The word ‘turmoil indicates____

(i) agitation (ii) reduction (iii) constant (iv) rigid

(e) The word ‘shatter’ means___.

(i) to destroy something (ii) to break something into pieces

(iii) to erect something (iv) to complete something.

(f) The phrase ‘whispering wind’ means___.

(i) wind that blows from across the river (ii) wind that blows with a hissing sound

(iii) wind that helps someone make a fire (iv) wind that blows in summer.

(g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage?

(i) To explain the importance of river. (ii) To describe the impact of monsoon.

(iii) To describe the effect of river erosion. (iv) To describe the fate of a woman.

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) Why does the author call the Jamuna greedy?

(b) Where does Meherjan live?

(c) What does ‘dancing flame’ mean?

(d) How can we stop river erosion?

(e) When are many more villages threatened by the roaring rivers?

3. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the passage: 1×5=5

Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with Oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity.

Scientists have (a)____ out that Hydrogen can be (b) ____ as renewable energy source. The nature is (c) ____ with Hydrogen (d) ____ it does not exist separately as gas. Hydrogen and Oxygen (e) ____ water.

Read the following text and answer the questions 4 and 5: [RB’24]

Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was born in 1873 at Saturia in Barishal. He received his primary education in a village Maktab. Then he entered the Barishal Zilla School. He passed the Entrance Examination standing first in the Dhaka Division. After that, he went to Calcutta for higher education. At the age of twenty one, he passed the B.Sc Exam obtaining honours in Chemistry, Physics and Math from the Presidency College, Calcutta. He took his M.Sc degree in Math in 1896. The next year he was appointed as an examiner of M.A in Math in Calcutta University. Then he passed B.L Examination. Then he enrolled himself in the Calcutta High Court. He worked with Nawab Sir Salimullah. He played an important role in founding the All India Muslim League in 1906. Then he became a Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined the Calcutta High Court. In 1913, he became an elected member of BLC. Three years after, he attended the special joint session of the Congress and the Muslim League in Lucknow. In 1918, he became the General Secretary of the Indian Congress and was the President of All India Muslim League.

4. Complete the following table with informations from the above text: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences:1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1×8=8

(a) The king followed the advice of the physician and became slim and fully cured.

(b) He advised the king to move a heavy club into the air till he got tired.

(c) He did not undergo physical labour.

(d) The doctor was very wise.

(e) He became bulky and could not move or do anything.

(f) Once there was a king who was very idle.

(g) He did not prescribe any medicine.

(h) He called in a doctor.

Part B: Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Write a paragraph on ‘A Rainy Day’ answering the following questions: 10

(a) How is a rainy day?

(6) What happens in the rainy season?

(c) What do people do on this day? How do the animals and birds pass this day?

(d) What do the children do on this day?

(e) How do you pass the day?

9. Read the beginning of the story. Now complete it in your own language. Give a suitable title to it. 10

Once upon a time, there was a king called Midas. He was very rich but he always longed for more riches. Moreover, he was fond of gold though he had a lot of it. …

10. The pie chart below shows the percentage of supporters of different games and sports of our country. Now describe the chart in about 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the chart. 10

11. Suppose, you are Sabina Yasmins/Sahin living in Subidbazar, Sylhet. You have a friend in Sunamgonj named Maliha Afrin/Milon. Now write a letter to your friend describing how you have celebrated the last 21st February in your school. 10

12. Suppose you are Robin/Rubi and you have a friend named Fardin/Fariha. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about Dengue fever and its remedies.

3. Chattogram Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Anwar all the questions]

Part A-Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the following text carefully. Then answer the questions no. 1 and 2:

It was late summer, 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchants’ family of Albanian descent in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of humanity, loving and serving the poorest of the poor. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.

At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that she would be a missionary. At the age of 18, she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish Community of nuns called the Sisters of Loreto, which had missions in India. After a few months of training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and theology at St. Mary’s High School in Kolkata. However, the widespread poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: 1×7=7

(a) What does ‘mother of humanity’ refers to in the passage?

(i) a mother who takes a great care of her children.

(ii) an affectionate mother.

(iii) a mother who serves the poor like her own children.

(iv) a mother who dislikes humanity.

(b) From childhood Mother Teresa desired to be a –––

(i) social worker (ii) missionary (iii) religious person (iv) political figure.

(c) The voice within her urged her with a view to ___ the love of Christ.

(i) spread (ii) hinder (iii) hindering (iv) spreading.

(d) The Sisters of Loreto’ is an organization of Irish-

(i) monks (ii) nuns (iii) clergymen (iv) priests

(e) The poorest of the poor’ stands for the people who live-

(i) above the poverty line (ii) with much poverty

(iii) under the poverty line (iv) in poor condition

(f) What shocked Mother Teresa most in Kolkata?

(i) discrimination (ii) less poverty (iii) extreme poverty (iv) food crisis.

(g) What is the main theme of the passage?

(i) To spread Christianity (ii) To remove poverty

(iii) To spread education (iv) Love for the distressed

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) Where did Mother Teresa come of?

(b) Why did Mother Teresa decide to be a missionary?

(c) How did she become the mother of humanity?

(d) What did Mother Teresa do in the first seventeen years in India?

(e) Why did she leave her parental home?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

The Internet technology has helped design a large number of web sites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present, Face-book is the most popular social media site. Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are other frequently used social services. Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the internet. These services make it possible to connect people across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village.

Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet services providers.

With the development of Internet Technology a number of websites have been designed to promote the relations (a) — the people of the world. By (b) — these social media, we can (c) — our ideas with each other and feel as the citizen of a global village. The social media are expanding rapidly for (d) — low-cost. It has brought the whole world within our (e) —.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no 4 and 5:

William Wordsworth was a major English romantic poet. He was born on April 7, 1770 in Cumberland, Lake District of England. His father was an attorney. In 1778, when he was only eight years old, his mother died and in the same year he went to Grammar School. In his childhood he learned poetry of Milton and Shakespeare from his father. But in 1783, his father died. Then he became dependent on relatives. However he continued his study and first wrote a poem in 1787. He went to St. John’s College, Cambridge and graduated from that college in 1791. Then he went out with his friend on a walking tour to France and Italy. He spent the next year there. While in France he fell in love with a French women named Annette Vallon. He was greatly influenced by the French Revolution in 1791. He had a close friendship with another romantic poet Samuel Taylor Colleridge. They jointly published a book named “Lyrical Ballads’ in 1798. In this book they explained their new poetic theory. They introduced a new poetic idea of poem. Finally he was the poet laureate of England.

4. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written: 1×8=8

(a) In 1930 he joined the Ramjash College, Delhi but returned to his place of birth the next year.

(b) In 1947, when the partition was made Jibanananda Das left Bangladesh for India.

(c) He lost the job in 1928 on the charge of publishing a poem in “The Parichaya Patrika.”

(d) He got an appointment in Brajomohan College, Barishal in 1935.

(e) He took his Master’s Degree in English at the age of 22.

(f) 1951, he joined the Kharagpur College.

(g) Jibanananda Das was born in a small town of Barishal in 1899.

(h) The next year he started his teaching career as a professor of English at Kolkata City College.

Part B-Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Write a paragraph on “A Street Accident” answering the following questions: 10

(a) What is a street accident?

(h) Why is it caused?

(c) Have you witnessed any street accident?

(d) Where and when did it take place?

(e) How can street accident be reduced?

9. Read the beginning of a story below. Add at least ten sentences to complete the story and give a suitable tittle of it. 10

Rafi is a worker of a big factory in Dhaka. There are more than 500 workers in the factory. One day while he was working, a loud sound was heard. Fire! Fire! Help! Help!……..

10. Look at the following pie-chart. It shows the percentage of a family’s household expenditure distributed into different categories. Now describe the pie-chart in your own words in about 150 words. You are advised to highlight and summarize the information given in the pie-chart.

4. Sylhet Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A: Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below

The internet technology has helped design a large number of websites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular social media site. Google, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. are other frequently used social services, Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people sharing interests and activities across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village.

Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet service provider. Secondly, you can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is like presenting yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people’s profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some services like Facebook allow users to update their profiles. Fourthly, network allow users to post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments from friends and other users. Finally there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/viewers, and what information should be shared with others.

1. Choose the best answer from the ahernatives: 1×7=7

(a) The internet technology has____ the process of creating social networks.

(i) slowed (ii) diverted (iii) accelerated (iv) stopped

(b) The word ‘interact’ refers to

(i) communicate (ii) internet (iii) tools (iv) spread

(c) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word ‘viewer’?

(i) Listener (ii) speaker (iii) optimist (iv) spectator

(d) Which of the following statement is not true?

(i) Most of the social services are cost-free. (ii) Google+ is more popular than Facebook.

(iii) Users can find other people’s profile. (iv) Friends can comment on other friend’s posts.

(e) User profiles have a section for ____.

(i) others’ remarks (ii) outsiders’ editing (iii) outsiders’ moderation (iv) outsiders’ uploading

(f) The word ‘entire’ can be best replaced by____.

(i) whole (ii) fragile (iii) partial (iv) proportional

(g) The word ‘privacy’ mentioned in the passage means ___.

(i) publicity (ii) simplicity (iii)seclusion (iv) suitableness

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) What do you understand by social network?

(b) Why do people use social networks?

(c) Why are the social networks expanding so fast?

(d) How can we share our interests and activities?

(e) Do you think that social networks like Facebook play a vital role to make the world a global village? Why?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

Pritilata Waddedar was born in Chottogram on 5 May, 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr. Khastagir Government Girls’ School in Chottogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She graduated in Philosophy with distinction from Bethune College in Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the anti-British movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination and her motherland without British colonial rule. So, she decided to fight against the British rule. Soon after, Pritilata became the head teacher of Nandankanon Aparna Charan School in Chottogram. Gradually she involved herself in Surya Sen’s armed resistance movement. Surya Sen was a famous anti-British movement organizer and revolutionary activist in Chottogram area at that time. In 1932, Surya Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. The club was well-known for its notorious sign at its entrance: Dogs and Indians not allowed. Surya Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of 10-12 men to attack the club. The raid was successful but Pritilata dressed as a man failed to get out of the club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest.

Pritilata was a famous face in the history of anti-British movement. She was a brilliant student and completed her (a) — in Philosophy from Bethune College in Kolkata. During her college days, she (b) — part in the anti-British movement. She had two dreams: one was a society (c) — from gender discrimination and the other was her motherland without British colonial rule. A few days later, Pritilata engaged herself in Surya Sen’s armed resistance movement. In 1932, she (d) _____ the Pahartali European Club in the guise of a man. The attack was successful but she committed suicide (e) — escape arrest.

Read the following teat carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5:

Sher-E-Bangla is one of the most popular leaders of Bangladesh. He was born in 1873 at Chakhar in Barishal. His father Mohammad Wazed Ali was a famous lawyer. He passed the entrance examination and went to Calcutta for higher studies. At the age of 22, he passed the M. A and was placed in first division. After two years, he be obtained B.L. degree with distinction and joined the Bar. At the age of 33, he was appointed

Deputy Magistrate. He resigned his post in 1912 due to difference of opinion with govt. In 1913, he became the member of Bengal Council. In 1915, he defeated Khaja Najimuddin miserably in the election of Patuakhali. In 1918, he was made General Secretary of Indian Congress. In the same year he was made President of All India Muslim League. He was the Chief Minister of Bengal. In 1924, he established many educational institutions in Bengal as an Education Minister. He was the Mayor of Calcutta Corporation in 1935-1936. In 1937, he was the first elected Prime Minister of Bengal. On 23rd March, 1940 he proposed his historical Pakistan resolution in Lahore conference of Muslim League. He led the United Front in the general election of East Pakistan until 1958. He died at the age of 89. People of Bangladesh remember him with gratitude.

4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences:1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written: 1×8=8

(a) He said to him, “Look, my friend! Keep the money and remove your distress.”

(b) So, he could not devote himself to his work.

(c) This thought kept him awake and his sleep fled away at night. ১

(d) Now, a new thinking took hold of the farmer.

(e) He dug a hole in his hut and kept them there.

(f) A rich man went to a farmer with fifty thousands taka in a bag.

(g) He always thought that his money could be stolen any time.

(h) He gradually, realized that he had money but no peace of mind.

Part B-Writing Test

Mark-50

8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “A Book Fair” : 10

(a) What is a book fair?

(b) When and where is it held?

(c) How popular is it?

(d) Have you ever visited a book fair?

(e) What kind of books are usually available in a book fair?

9. Read the beginning of the story and complete it in your own way. You should give a suitable title to it. 10

Tamim, a student of class ten, was returning from school. On the way, he saw some boys and girl bathing in the pond. Suddenly he heard a girl shouting “Help! Help! save me!” Tamim ……

10. Look at the following graph. It shows the comparative number of deaths caused by road accidents in the first six month of the year 2022 and 2023. Now describe the graph in your own words in 150 words. You are advised to highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. 10

Comparative number of deaths caused by road accidents in Bangladesh first six months of the year 2022-2023:

5. Barishal Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Anwar all the questions]

Part A-Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage then answer the questions no. 1 and 2:

Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major types of energy sources: renewable and non-renewable. Hydro-carbon or fossil fuels are non- renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. Firstly, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas, etc, are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment. Thirdly, fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth’s environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out.

Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses. The sun’s heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then the wind and the sun’s heat cause water to evaporate. When the water vapour turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy.

Along with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. Plants produce biomass which again can be turned into fuels such as fire wood, alcohol, etc. that are called bioenergy.

Scientists have identified hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity.

Our Earth’s interior contains molten lava which gives off extreme heat. This heat inside the Earth produces steam and hot water which can be used as geothermal energy to produce electricity for heating homes, etc.

Ocean energy comes from several sources. Ocean’s force of tide and wave can be used to produce energy. The surface of the ocean gets more heat from the sun than the ocean depths. This temperature difference can be used as energy source too.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives. 1×7=7

(i) The main types of energy sources are––.

(a) natural and nuclear (b) renewable and non-renewable

(c) non-renewable, renewable and fossil (d) natural and man-made

(ii) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word “extreme”?

(a)minimum (b) medium (c) external d) immense

(iii) We should use renewable energy because it____.

(a) never runs out (b) finite (c) is in sufficient (d) can be damaging

 (iv) What can be trapped as geothermal energy?

(a) Steam and river (b) River and hot water(c) Steam and hot water (d)Sunlight and wind

(v) Which of the following gases can be burnt to produce electricity?

(a) Carbon di-oxide (b) Hydrogen (c) Nitrogen (d) Oxygen

(vi) The word ‘rely’ refers to ____ in the passage.

(a) depend (b) separate (e) assist (d) unite

(vii) Consumption of fossil fuels ______.

(a) protects the environment (b) damages the environment

(c) creates no problem for us (d) is unlikely to lead us towards a crisis

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) Why will fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas, etc. run out?

(b) What are the positive aspects of renewable energy?

(c) How does Hydrogen exist in nature?

(d) What is bioenergy? Where do we get it from?

(e) “Reliance on them poses real big problems” –––How? Explain it in 2/3 sentences.

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

21 February is a memorable day in our national history. We observe the day every year as international Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. The struggle to achieve our language rights is known as the Language Movement.

The seed of the Language Movement was sown on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the Governor General of Pakistan, declared in a public meeting in Dhaka that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest all over the country. The protest continued non-stop, gathering momentum day by day. It turned into a movement and reached its climax in 1952. The government outlawed all sorts of public meetings and rallies to stop it. The students of Dhaka University defined the law and brought out a peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952. When the procession reached near Dhaka Medical College, the police opened fire on the students, killing Salam, Rafiq, Barkat, Safiur and Jabbar. As a result, there were mass protests all over the country and the government had to declare Bangla as a state language. This kindled the sparks of independence movement of Bangladesh.

21 February is an (a) — day in our national history. We observe the day with a view to (b) — respect to the language martyrs. The heroic sons of the soil sacrificed their lives for the (c) — of Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. This sacrifice led the Banglalees to the (d) — movement of Bangladesh. In other (e) — , language movement worked as the inspiration of our freedom.

Read the passage below and answer the questions no. 4 and 5:

William Wordsworth was born on 7 April in 1770 at Cockermouth in England. He was sent to St. John’s College, Cambridge in 1789. Upon taking his Cambridge degree in 1791, be moved to France where he formed a passionate attachment to a Frenchwoman, Annette Vallon and stayed with her till 1792. Subsequently, he settled down with his sister Dorothy and Coleridge at Alfoxden house near Bristol in 1792. He published ‘Lyrical Ballads’ in 1798 in collaboration with S T. Coleridge. He married in 1802. He was appointed to a sinecure office in 1817. ln 1814, he published his largest poem ‘The Excursion’. For the last fifty years of his life, he lived first at Dove cottage, Grasmere and finally at Rydal Mount. Many of his sonnets were written during the years of 1820-1835. He died there on 23 April 1850.

4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1×8=8

(a) Then the leader of the robbers came to Saadi and ordered him to give all he had to him.

(b) They travelled for twelve days without any trouble.

(c) The merchants had their goods and a lot of money.

(d) He had a bundle of books and some money with him.

(e) On the thirteenth day a gang of robbers attacked them and took away all the goods and money from the merchants.

(f) Sheikh Saadi handed him the bundle of books and also the little money he had without any fear.

(g) Once Sheikh Saadi was going to Baghdad with a group of rich merchants.

(h) Saadi then said, “I hope that you will make the good use of these books.”

Part B Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “The Importance of Learning Computer.” 10

(a) Why is computer so important?

(b) Where do we use computer?

(c) What things can a computer do?

(d) Which jobs need the knowledge of computer?

(e) Why does a student need to learn computer?

9. Read the beginning of a story below. Add at least ten sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 10

Dilara is thirteen years old living in Swapnopur. Her poor parents have two other little children. It is hard for her illiterate parents to earn enough to run the family well. Dilara hopes to bring about a change to her

10. The pie-chart below shows the sources of air pollution in Dhaka city. Describe the chart in 150 words. You should highlight and summaries the information given in the chart. 10

11. Suppose, you are Sabuj/Sathi living in Chattogram. You know that road accidents are now daily occurrences in our country. It takes a heavy toll of life. Now, write an email to your friend Sagor/Nadi about the causes and effects of road accidents and how to solve this problem. 10

12. A future plan of life helps one to reach one’s goal. A student must have a definite future plan in life. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend Sadik/Sadika about your future plan of life. 10

6. Jessore Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A: Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the following passage and answer the questions 1 and 2:

The internet technology has helped design a large number of web sites to facilitate social relation among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular social media site. Google +, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. are other frequently used social services social network services are web based and hence, provide ways for the user to interact through the internet. These services make it possible to connect people across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village.

Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your internet service provider. Secondly, you can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is like presenting yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people’s profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some services like Facebook allow users to update their profiles. Fourthly, networks allow users to post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments from friends and other users. Finally, there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/viewers, and what information should be shared with others.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1x 7=7

(a) Social network services are-.

(i) family based (ii) web based (iii) relation based (iv) individual based

(b) This passage highlights the importance of-.

(i) electronic media (ii) information technology

(iii) social networking services (iv) completing education

(c) ______ are sharing interests through internet.

(i) Only students (ii) People of the world

(iii) Only the rich people (iv) A privileged few

(d) What does the expression “They really live in a global village” mean?

(i) All people of the world live in village

(ii) Village people have every facility of the world

(iii) None lives in cities

(iv) Internet and social media have brought the world closer.

(e) Internet increases-

(i) relative relation (ii) family relation (iii) social relation (iv) human relation

(f) The word ‘Protection’ means?

(i) adapt (ii) guard (iii) alter (iv) adjust

(g) The word ‘Viewer’ refers to

(i) listener (ii) diplomate (iii) spectator (iv) vision

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) Write down the names of some social media sites.

(b) How is it possible for the social networks to provide ways for the users to interact through the internet?

(c) When do the users feel that they really live in a global village?

(d) How do social networks work?

(e) Why are social networks expanding so fast?

3. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and sea. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer fish fries. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degree Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world’s most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

Global warming raises the stress on fish population. Fish population is severely affected (a) — to global warming. For want of food and oxygen some (b) — of fish may be (c) — one day. To stop global warming, we have to convince people not to (d) — greenhouse gas. Otherwise many people have to (e) — poverty and hunger.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions 4 and 5:

Charles Babbage was an English Mathematician. He was a mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred to peter house, Cambridge. He was the top Mathematician there. He received an honorary degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the royal society in 1816. From 1828 to 1839 Babbage was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today’s computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871.

4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ write to five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1×8=8

(a) Penicillin is the life saving medicines.

(b) He passed his boyhood with his parents.

(c) It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming.

(d) He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters.

(e) He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve.

(f) He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study.

(g) He was born into a poor family in Scotland.

(h) Fleming was a very regular and attentive student.

Part B Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Write a paragraph on ‘Smart Phone’ by answering the following questions: 10

(a) What is a Smart phone?

(b) What are the uses of it?

(c) What are the abuses of it?

(d) What are the effects of Smart phone on human life?

(e) How can we control it?

9. Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story: 10

Once there lived a King in an island. There were green trees everywhere in the island. The King decided to build a magnificent palace in the island. So, he ordered his men to cut down all the trees. Some opposed the

King’s idea but he did not pay …

10. Look at the following graph. It shows a comparative selling rates of four types of books in Ekushey Boi Mela 2023. Now, describe the graph in 150 words: 10

Sale of Books in Ekushey Boi Mela, 2023

11. Suppose, you are Sara/Juha. You have a friend called Saba/Wasif who always cuts a sorry figure in the exam. But she/he wants to do well in the exam. She/he wants suggestions from you to overcome the problem.

Now, write an email to Saba/Wasif suggesting her/him in this regard. 10

12. Suppose, you are Sostika/Anu and your friend’s name is Tanzima/Khalid. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about the severe impact of dengue fever.

7. Cumilla Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Anwar all the questions]

Part A-Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1 and 2:

May Day or International Workers’ Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world.

Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers’ rally was held near the McCormick Harvester Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At one point of the rally, some strike breakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly, about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

1. Choose the correct answer form the following alternatives: 1×7=7

(a) The word ‘commemorate’ used in the passage means

(i) display (ii) disguise (iii) remember (iv) reunion

(b) The prevailing work-hour of the workers had been very––

(i) tolerable (ii) short (iii) lengthy (iv) expectable

(c) Where is May Day observed today?

(i) All over the world (ii) In Bangladesh (iii) In Europe (iv) In the USA

(d) The policemen attacked the strikers on––

(i) May 1, 1886 (ii) May 2, 1886 (iii) May 3, 1886 (iv) May 4, 1886

(e) Whom does trade union represent?

(i) Farmers (ii) Teachers (iii) Workers (iv) Businessmen

(f) In the rally, the labour leaders inspired the workers––

(i) to follow their bosses (ii) to honour their bosses

(iii) not to surrender to their bosses (iv) not to disobey their bosses

(g) Clubs and revolvers were used upon––

(i) trade union leaders (ii) policemen (iii) owner of the factory (iv) strikers

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) What does May Day commemorate?

(b) When and where did the historic events of May 1 st take place?

(c) Which demand did the workers struggle for?

(d) What happened when the policemen attacked the strikers?

(e) What inspired the workers joining the protest?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer fish fries. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world’s most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

It is (a)______ from the passage that global warming is (b) _______ a great threat to fish population. (c) ______ to global warming, food production and oxygen. (d) ______ in water decrease. As a result, some fish may be extinct (e) ______.

Read the following passage on Jibananando Das and then answer questions no. 4 and 5:

Jibananando Das was born in a small town of Barishal in 1899. He took his Master’s Degree in English at the age of 22. The next year, he started his teaching career as a Professor of English at Kolkata City College. He lost his job in on the charge of publishing a poem in the ‘Parichaya’ Patrika. But two years later, he joined the Ramjash College, Delhi, he returned to his birth place the next year. He got an appointment in Brajamohan College, Barishal in 1935. In 1947, when the partition was made, Jibananando Das left Bangladesh for India. In west Bengal he started editing the ‘Swaraj’ Patrika. In 1951, he joined the Kharagpur College. He was awarded Rabindra Purashkar in 1953. He met with a tram accident on the 14^th October, 1954 and was hospitalized. After a few days, he passed away on October 22, 1954.

4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 1×5=5

5. Write the summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1×8=8

(a) The king asked him why he was making such a small boat.

(b) Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero.

(c) One day, he was walking along the Sea-Shore.

(d) He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe.

(e) The boy said, “I shall cross the sea and go my home.” Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing.

(g) The boy was brought before him.

(h) An English boy was making a small boat.

Part B: Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Write a paragraph on “The life of a farmer” answering the following questions: 10

(a) Who is a famer?

(b) When does he start his daily work?

(c) How does he lead his life?

(d) What is his contribution to the nation?

(e) How can we improve his condition

9. Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story. 10

Rahmat Mia is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He pulls rickhsaw in different areas of the city. One day he saw some men selling lottery tickets. He felt tempted and bought a ticket.

10. Look at the following pie-chart. It shows the choice of professions by different educated youths in Bangladesh. Now, describe the pie-chart in your own words. You are advised to highlight and summarize information given in the pie-chart. 10

11. Suppose, you are Tarun/Tanima and your friend is Raima/ Rupom. Write a letter to your friend describing what you intend to do after your SSC Examination. 10

12. Suppose, you are Karim/Karima and your younger brother is Muhib. Write a dialogue between you and your brother about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone.

8. Dinajpur Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part-A Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage. Then answer the questions no. 1 and 2:

26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with a 31 gun salute. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats, social and cultural organisations, educational institution and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmes throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. In Bangabandhu National Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators. Educational institutions also organise their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organised on day including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organisations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1×7=7

(a) Very few festivals are as–––as Independence Day.

(i) more significant (ii) most significant

(iii) significant (iv) insignificant

(b) On 26th March, people of all walks of life pay tribute to the––––.

(i) martyrs of language movement (ii) martyrs of mass movement

(iii) martyrs of liberation war (iv) martyred intellectuals.

(c) Various displays are arranged to–––––the spectators.

(i) irritate (ii) sadden (iii) amuse (iv) annoy.

(d) A person watching an event is called–––––.

(i) spectator (ii) stranger (iii) emigrant (iv) participant.

(e) 26 March is observed in––––––.

(i) a simple way (ii) a befitting manner (iii) a normal way (iv) an organized way.

(f) Different culturals programmes of Independence Day are observed to––––.

(i) spread cultural values around the country

(ii) display different cultural activities

(iii) encourage people to participate in rallies

(iv) focus on the valiant struggle and sacrifice of Liberation War.

(g) The phrase ‘public holiday’ means––––.

(i) public day (ii) workers holiday (iii) holiday of the public (iv) national holiday.

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) What is the significance of our Independence Day?

(b) How do we pay homage to the martyrs?

(c) Who entertain thousands of spectators in Bangabandhu National Stadium?

(d) How do you celebrate the Independence Day in your school?

(e) What are the main features of the day?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer offsprings. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius.

Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world’s most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

It is learnt from the passage (a) _____ global warming is posing a great (b) _____ to fish population. Fish population is not (c) _____ from the danger of climate change. It is (d) _____ that some species of fishes will be extinct due (e) _____ temperature rise in near future.

Read the following passage and answer the questions no. 4 and 5:

John Milton was one of the famous poets in English literature. He was born on December 9, 1608 in London. At the age of 17, he went to Cambridge University for study and after seven years there he took MA degree from that university. The next six years he spent at Horton in unprofessional study. In 1638 he started his foreign tour. In 1642, he married Mary Powell, a young girl of seventeen. But his wife died in 1652 leaving him with three daughters. So he married second time in 1656 but two years after his second wife also died. Of all his works Paradise Lost’ is said to be his greatest. He finished composing this epic in 1663. But it was published four years later. By this time he lost his eyesight. At the age of 66, he died on November 8, 1674.

4. Complete the table with the information from the above passage: 1×5=5

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written: 1×8=8

(a) Belal’s lot has changed radically.

(b) He is now very happy to be a self-sufficient man.

(c) He got a lease of land in his village.

(d) Poverty forced him to look for work.

(e) Then he joined the training programme of NHC and received training in vegetable cultivation.

(f) He has also been raising hybrid cows for milk as well as to produce manure.

(g) Belal was an unemployed youth of an impoverished family.

(h) He applied his new and improved knowledge for cultivating vegetables.

8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on ‘A Book Fair You Have Recently Visited’ 10

(a) What is a book fair?

(b) What was the occasion of the fair?

(c) Where was it held?

(d) How was the environment of the fair?

(e) What experience did you gather by visiting the fair?

9. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. You should give a suitable title to it. 10

Once there lived a poor rickshawpuller. He had to maintain his family consisting of eight members with great difficulty. One day while walking through the fields, he found a purse dropped by a passer-by.

He……………………………….

10. The graph below shows the poverty reduction rate of Bangladesh from 2018 to 2022. Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph: 10

11. Suppose, you are Anuvob/Anuva. You have a pen friend named Jovan who lives in the USA. He wants to know about your country. Now, write a letter to your friend describing your country. 10

12. Suppose, you are Sumon/Sumona. You have a friend Rahim/Rahima. You are very interested in games and sports. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend emphasizing the importance of games and sports in our life.

9. Mymensingh Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Anwar all the questions.]

Part A-Reading Test [Marks-50]

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1 and 2:

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a celebrated 19th century Bangalee poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksho River, a village in Keshabpur Upazila under Jashore district. From an early age, Michael aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he converted to Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family, and adopted the first name Michael. In his childhood, he was recognized by his teachers as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. His early exposure to English education and European literature at home and his college inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. Since his adolescence he started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his talent. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius.

Madhusudan was an ardent follower of the famous English poet Lord Byron. So, after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poems and plays in English. They showed his higher level of intellectual ability. However, he failed to gain the right appreciation. To his utter frustration he found that he was not esteemed as a native writer of English literature. Out of his frustration, he composed a sonnet in Bangla “Kopotaksha Nad” which earned him huge reputation in Bangla. Gradually he could realise that his true identity lay in Bengal and he was a sojourner in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his fascination for England and the West. He came back to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla literature from this period. He has written the first Bangla epic “Meghnad Badh Kabya.”

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1×7=7

(a) Michael Madhusudan Dutt was frustrated because of his _____.

(i) being appreciated (ii) failure to gain right appreciation from the Bangalees

(iii) receiving right honour (iv) not being evaluated properly by the West

(b) His teachers appreciated his literary talents in ______.

(i) school (ii) college (iii) youth (iv) childhood

(c) _____ attracted Michael in his college life.

(i) English literature (ii) Western novels

(iii) European culture (iv) English taste, manners and intellect

(d) ______ indicates Michael’s higher level of intellectual ability best.

(i) His humanitarian work (ii) His adopting Christianity

(iii) His literary work (iv) His teacher’s appreciation

(e) ‘A precious child with a gift means a child of literary talent,’ Here the expression means a child ____.

(i) devoid of literary talent (ii) with outstanding literary talent

(iii) with literary zeal (iv) without literary talent

(f) He converted to Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family. Here the word ‘ire’ means ____.

(i) desire (ii) consent (iii) anger (iv) passion

(g) The main purpose of the author of this passage is ______ .

(i) to sketch Michael’s life (ii) to show Michael’s migration

(iii) to state Michael’s literary talent (iv) to highlight Michael’s conversion to Christianity

2. Answer the following questions: 2×5=10

(a) Who was Michael Madhusudan Dutt?

(b) What was the ambition of Michael in early age?

(c) Why did Michael start writing in Bangla?

(d) When did Michael compose Kopotaksho Nad?

(e) Why did Michael realize himself as a sojourner in Europe?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5

We have the ability to bring about a great change in our social, national and international life. But we cannot change everything. For example, humans can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun. Rather we can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. It is a matter of great sorrow that only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. Carbon dioxide level is increasing mainly for the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal and other energy sources such as mineral oil and natural gas which were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Thus, we are generating more and more greenhouse gases worldwide.

It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond our control, yet we can (a) _____ some aspects like the greenhouse effect by our responsible activities. We are highly responsible for (b) _____ radical climate change. Carbon dioxide is the main (c) _____ of climate change. Carbon dioxide is being (d) _____ in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. Moreover, mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e) _____.

4. Read the passage on Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah. Complete the following table with information from the passage: 1×5=5

The great men were born in different places of the world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot to Bangla language and literature. He was one of the greatest scholars of Bengal of his time. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Paragonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his entrance examination in 1904 and obtained his B. A. degree six years later. It took him two years to complete his M. A. and another two years for his Bachelor of Law Degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a professor of Sangskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. “Bangla Shahitter Kotha” the first well arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him and it was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his works till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on July 13, 1969 in Dhaka.

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10

6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written: 1×8=8

(a) He got a lease of land in his village.

(b) As a result, his lot has been changed radically.

(c) Poverty forced him to look for work.

(d) He has also been raising hybrid cows for milk and manure.

(e) Shamim was an unemployed youth of an impoverished family.

(f) So, he joined the training in vegetable cultivation.

(g) He is now very happy to be a self-sufficient man.

(h) He applied his new and improved knowledge for cultivating vegetables.

Part B: Writing Test

Marks-50

8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “Your School Magazine”: 10

(a) What is a school magazine?

(b) What is the name of your school magazine?

(c) How is the magazine committee formed?

(d) What does it contain?

(e) What is the importance of a school magazine?

9. Read the beginning of a story below: 10

Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it.

A long time ago, the town of Hamelin faced with a great problem. It became full of rats. The situation became very unbearable ….

10. Look at the graph below. It shows the choice of professions by educated youths in Bangladesh. Now, describe the graph in about 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph: 10

11. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida, Naveed is your younger brother. You have heard that he is keeping some evil companions nowadays. Now, write an email to your younger brother advising him to avoid evil company. 10

12. Suppose, you are Tanveer/Tanisa. You have a friend named Habib/Habiba who is fond of trees and nature. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of tree plantation. 10

10. Dhaka Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: 0.5x10=5

The Kaptai Lake is located in the hilly district of Rangamati. This is the (a) _____ lake in Bangladesh. The (b) _____ beauty of this lake is well-known to all. This huge lake stretches for miles touching different parts (c) _____ Rangamati district. There are rows of high mountains all around. Between the hills flows the lake water in a zigzag (d) _____. The bottoms of the (e) _____ are submerged in water. When we look at them from a distance, it seems that (f) _____ hills are floating on water. Being attracted (g) _____ its captivating natural beauty, every year a great number of nature lovers (h) _____ it. There is an arrangement for boat journey as well. A number (i) _____ colourful boats are ready to welcome the tourists. A (j) ______ breeze is always blowing. It cools the tourists and soothes their minds.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5x10=5

Students teachers’ relationship is regarded as the relationship (a) ______ parents and children. A teacher is next (b) ______ parents. Parents (c) ______ up children. On the (d) ______ hand, a teacher guides the students to materialize their (e) ______ . A teacher spreads the (f) ______ of education to remove the (g) ______ of ignorance. As a (h) ______, a student can see the path of prosperity. Thus a teacher helps build up a civilized (i) ______ . So he is really called (j) ______ architect of a nation.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

(a) Good health does not mean a vital role in attaining this wealth.

(b) Bulky body makes the soundness of both body and mind.

(c) To be a healthy man one leads our life happy and enjoyable.

(d) Food habit should have an unhappy life.

(e) An unhealthy man plays good health.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

A birthday party is arranged to celebrate the day when one was born. It (a) ______ a happy occasion. Recently it (b) ______ a tradition to organize a birthday party. For organizing such a party, one (c) ______ to spend both time and money. He/she starts (d) ______ preparation from some days ago. A birthday cake (e) ______ earlier. Then, he/she invites his/her close friends and relatives. Usually, friends (f) ______ to miss such a party. On the appointed day, he/she puts on the best dress and eagerly waits for the invited guests to (g) ______. After the arrival of the guests, he/she cuts the birthday cake. By singing happy birthday to you, everybody (h) ______ him/her. The guests are highly (i) ______ with delicious foods and snacks. Sometimes there is arrangement for music with a view to (j) ______ the party more enjoyable.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

“Why are you putting up the foods in your pockets, sir? Why don’t you eat?” asked the noble man. “I’m doing the right thing. My dress deserves these foods,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “I don’t understand what you want to mean and I’m sorry,” said the noble man.

6. Change the sentence according to directions: 1x10=10

(a) How charming a moonlit night is! (Assertive)

(b) It presents a very beautiful sight. (Exclamatory)

(c) It dazzles our eyes and soothes our heart. (Negative)

(d) People of all ages enjoy a moonlit night. (Interrogative)

(e) Little boys and girls make merriment to enjoy themselves. (Complex)

(f) Everybody likes a moonlit night. (Passive)

(g) Though the moon gives us light, it does not have the light of its own. (Compound)

(h) Very few beauties of nature are as charming as a moonlit night. (Comparative)

(i) Unless one enjoys the beauty of a moonlit night, one cannot explain it properly. (Simple)

(j) In fact, a moonlit night is very pleasant. (Negative)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) 1971 is the year when ______.

(b) Bangladesh gained her freedom after ______.

(c) Our brave sons sacrificed their lives so that ______ .

(d) We should pay due tribute to those heroes who ______ .

(e) Unless we work unitedly, ______ .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both to the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5x10=5

Books are our best friends. They introduce us to the realm of (a) ______ (limited) knowledge. The books of great (b) ______ (write) contain noble thoughts and great ideas. We can (c) ______ (rich) our mind by reading books. The reading of books brings (d) ______ (perfect). No spiritual progress and worldly (e) ______ (prosper) can be imagined (f) ______ (with) reading books. (g) ______ (true) speaking, reading books is such a thing which has no (h) ______ (alternate). So, we should read books on (i) ______ (vary) topics so that we may bring proper (j) ______ (develop) of our spirit.

9. Add tag questions to the statements below: 1x5=5

(a) Many people hanker after money, ______?

(b) But money is not as valuable as morality, ______?

(c) Let us always keep this truth in mind , ______?

(d) Money can hardly bring happiness, ______?

(e) So, we should never have greed for money, ______?

10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors: 1x5=5

It is known to all (a) ______ gold is a valuable metal. There are many metals cheaper than gold though they look like it. (b) ______ they glitter for sometimes, they fade away in the long run. In our society there are also many people (c) ______ are outwardly very gentle and polished. Later on, their real identity is revealed (d) ______ they do not exercise moral values. That’s why people say, “All (e) ______ glitters is not gold.”

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

what kind of stories did aesop tell said abdullah fables replied mr rahman do you know what fables are no replied abdullah well continued mr rahman fables are stories with a message or a moral.

12. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba and you have recently obtained MBA from Cumilla University. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in ‘The New Nation’ that a renowned private company is going to appoint an Assistant Marketing Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you are Shuvo/Shova, a student of class IX. Your school is a reputed school but there is no canteen in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a canteen in your school. 10

14. Write a paragraph on ‘The Life of a Farmer.’ 10

15. Write a composition about ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper.’ 12

11. Rajshahi Board

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: 0.5x10=5

Self purification means to keep the soul free (a) ______ all kinds of sins as well as from (b) ______ deeds. This divine quality is (c) ______ must in our everyday life. Only physical priority is not (d) ______, mental purity should be (e) ______ more priority. Self purification inspires one to do good (f)______. On the (g) ______, a bad man indulges in various sinful thoughts and deeds. He does not hesitate to do (h)______ or any wrong doing. As a (i) ______, social peace and order are disturbed. So the usefulness of self purification is undeniable for (j) ______ peace and harmony in society.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5x10=5

The Padma multi-purpose bridge has (a) ______ a new era in the history of Bangladesh. This mega project has been implemented (b) ______ any foreign aid. The southern 21 districts were cut (c) ______ from the main-land by the mighty Padma river. So, this vast area could not keep pace (d) ______ the other parts considering economic development. But direct connection with (e) ______ capital by this bridge is going to expand trade and commerce. Besides, tourism is also (f) ______ to speed up. All these are contributing much (g) ______ our economic growth and surely reduce the poverty of those (h) ______. The construction of the bridge (i) ______ was our long-cherished (j) ______ at last came true.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 15=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

Rivers generally (a) ______ from a mountain or a lake. They (b) ______ very much important for our existence and economy. But unfortunately, we are (c) ______ our rivers by throwing industrial and domestic wastes. Most of the industries (d) ______ waste treatment plants. These kinds of industries are (e) ______ liquid wastes directly and continuously (f) ______ the water. Our unconscious people also (g)______ different kinds of waste materials into rivers. So, to keep the existence of fishes and other species (h) ______ in the water is impossible. It is high time the government and the people (i) ______ together to save the rivers. Otherwise a happy, prosperous and pollution free environment can’t be (j)______ for the next generation.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

“What are you reading?” Rifat said to Sifat. ‘‘I am reading an interesting drama written by Shakespeare. What an interesting drama it is! I have collected it from our school library’’, said Sifat. ‘‘Please lend me the book’’, said Rifat.

6. Change the sentences according to directions: 1x10=10

(a) Water is one of the most useful elements in nature. (Positive)

(b) It is a very important asset. (Exclamatory)

(c) We cannot pass a single day without water. (Interrogative)

(d) Its main source is the rain that creates streams, lakes, and rivers. (Compound)

(e) We have rain during the monsoon. (Complex)

(f) Heavy rainfall often causes floods. (Passive)

(g) Crops are damaged. (Active)

(h) Our winter is dry and rainless. (Negative)

(i) Does rainless winter bring good harvest? (Assertive)

(j) We can grow more crops if we can make the best use of rain. (Simple)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) Hardly had he heard the news ______.

(b) She went to Dhaka so that ______.

(c) It is high time ______.

(d) Five years passed since______.

(e) If I had been sincere to my studies, ______.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5x10=5

The nature of mother’s love is the same in all countries. It is (a) ______ (universe). For our (b)______ (exist) on earth, we (c) ______ (great) owe to our father and mother, (d) ______ (special) to our mother. A mother’s love is (e) ______ (parallel) and unique. A child’s (f) ______ (relate) with its mother is (g) ______ (heaven) ______ and (h) ______ (spirit). We can (i) ______ (hard) see a mother (j) ______ (different) to her children.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1x5=5

(a) Bangladesh came into being at the cost of a bloody war, ______ ?

(b) So, everyone has some duties and responsibilities to this country, ______ ?

(c) As a citizen of this country, we can hardly forget our duties, ______ ?

(d) I am proud to be a citizen of this country, ______ ?

(e) Let us work together to build up our country, ______ ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1x5=5

Facebook is a social medium (a) ______ is very popular. (b) ______ it provides the users with various information, all do not use it for positive purposes. Many Facebook users (c) ______ some of the youngsters sometimes use it whimsically which creates (d) ______ misunderstanding (e) ______ destroys social peace and order.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

do you know me yes i know you from my childhood. what’s your name my name is sumon thank you a lot said mr. Jamal.

12. Suppose, you are Samira/Shamim and you have passed B. Sc (Hons) Chemistry. You have seen a circular for the post of a Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you are Samin, a student of Rupnagar School. You are interested to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the Headteacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. 10

14. Write a paragraph on “Our National Flag”. 10

15. Write a composition on “Your Favourite Hobby”. 12

12. Chattogram Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the question.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10=5

Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a) _____ of knowledge. In respect (b) _____ imparting education there should be (c) _____ discrimination (d) _____ man and woman. Education is one of the (e) _____ human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f) _____ of education (g) _____ half of our population (h) _____ remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i) _____ without the participation of women. So, the government is doing everything to (j) ____ the womenfolk

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap. 0.5x10=5

Modern civilization is the (a) ____ of science. Science has worked (b) _____ a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) _____ day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) _____ communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e) _____ greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) _____ eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) _____ in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) _____ has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power, (i) _____ diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) _____ .

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once: 0.5x10=5

Most of the students of our country are expert in (a) _____ answers. They do not (b) _____ notes themselves. They get them (c) _____ by their tutors. Their tutors (d) _____ their brain for the students. So, the (e) _____ power of the students does not (f) _____. They do not have any (g) _____ of their language. They, of course, (h)_____ well in the examination. But for this, they can (i) _____ no credit of their own. This result does not (j) _____ them in their later life.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

“I’ve got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination”, said Abir. “Congratulations, brother!” I said. “What do you intend to do now?” “I wish to study in a reputed college,” Abir replied.

6. Change the sentences as directed in the brackets. 1x10=10

(a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative)

(b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex)

(c) Its functions are not only smooth but also rapid. (Affirmative)

(d) A man has an internet connection and gets a link soon. (Simple)

(e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of internet. (Complex)

(f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive)

(g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory)

(h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Comparative)

(i) It helps the customers to buy anything easily without going to market. (Compound)

(j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1x5=5

(a) Unless you study attentively______.

(b) Walk fast lest ______.

(c) He will swim after ______.

(d) Danger often comes where ______.

(e) We should take a rest so that ______.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5x10=5

Mobile phone is a great (a) _____ (invent) of modern science. The (b) _____ (consume) of mobile phone are increasing day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) _____ (fortunate) that mobile phone sometimes (d) _____ (comes) a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) _____ (child) are affected much. According to the (f) _____ (science) mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) _____ (cure) diseases. They believe that (h) _____ (visible) uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) _____ (repairable) damage to human body. They say that the (j) _____ (govern) should control radioactive sources.

9. Make tag questions of these statements: 1x5=5

(a) Everybody believes this truth, _____?

(b) We hardly forget the golden fast, _____?

(c) Nothing was said, _____?

(d) Don’t disturb me, _____?

(e) Let’s be sincere in our life, _____?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1x5=5

Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) _____ it is a simple exercise, it is good for health both physically (b) _____ mentally. (c) _____ the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollutions, it keeps us sound and healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d) _____ gives more. (e) _____ we should make the habit of morning walk.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

the teacher said to the girl do you think that honesty is the best policy yes sir i think so said the girl then learn to be honest from your childhood thank you sir said the girl may allah bless you said the teacher

12. Suppose, you are Omal Borua. You have recently passed HSC. You have found a job advertisement in a national newspaper that there is a vacant post for the position of a Salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you are Munna/Munni, a student of Govt. M.C. Academy, Sylhet. You don’t have a computer club in your school. Now, write an application to your Head teacher to set up a Computer Club. 10

14. Write a paragraph on ‘The Life of a Farmer.’ 10

15. Write a composition on ‘Your Favourite Game’ in about 250 words. 12

13. Sylhet board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: 0.5x10=5

Leisure is the moment when a person is free (a) ______ his work as well as his worries and tensions. It is (b) ______ free time when we can enjoy ourselves (c) ______ doing something. So leisure is pleasure but it is not wasting time in (d) ______. In fact, leisure and labour are (e) ______. In leisure we have freedom (f)______ doing what gives us pleasure and refreshes our mind. Our life is full (g) ______ duties. In spite of being very busy in the present age, we cannot deny the need of (h) ______ in life. A little leisure refreshes our mind and we can start working again (i) ______ renewed energy. Leisure makes us fit (j) ______ doing more difficult work.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5x10=5

You are the students of class ten. (a) ______ highest class of the school. To come to this (b) ______ you had to undergo (c) ______ lot of hardship and had to make effort. None of you can deny the fact of getting help (d)______ many dedicated and friendly teachers. This is however, (e) ______ usual process. What tremendous jobs the teachers shouldered to bring you (f) ______ this stage. All have been done to you to help you (g) _____ becoming a (h) ______ person, having (i) ______ ability and integrity (j) ______ your own excellence.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5x10=5

Science (a) ______ simply miracle. It (b) ______ about a changeover the face of the globe. It (c) ______ man to control the forces of Nature and employ them to his service. With the help of science, we can now (d)______ messages across the seas, fly in the air like the winged bird. Modern science may (e) ______ to Aladin’s magic lamp. Cinema, radio, television, gramophone, electric fan and watch (f) ______ all the gifts of modern science. The cinema (g) ______ the moving and talking pictures of men and women. It (h) ______ a great influence in our daily life. The radio (i) ______ us to listen to the talks of people living hundreds of miles away from us across seas and mountains. The television (j) ______ pictures seen through the wireless.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

The teacher said to Shafin, “Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Shafin replied, “Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Sifat to lend me his pen. My pen has run out.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1x10=10

(a) Who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)

(b) Being industrious, everyone can prosper in life. (Negative)

(c) It is not an easy thing. (Affirmative)

(d) The idle always lag behind. (Complex)

(e) We must work hard so that we can earn money. (Simple)

(f) By working hard, we can improve our lot. (Compound)

(g) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard working person. (Active)

(h) Women should work as much as men. (Comparative)

(i) We should remember that industry is the key to success. (Passive)

(j) An idle man leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) Cricket is a game _______.

(b) Boys and girls of our country_______.

(c) Though cricket is a costly game, _______.

(d) Bangladesh is a test playing country_______.

(e) ______to upgrade the standard.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the underlined words: 0.5x10=5

Child labour is considered a matter of (a) ______ (grace) for a nation. Wherever children are employed either it is domestic work or factory work, either it is rickshaw pulling or working in a shop or hotel, they are (b) ______ (treated). Their (c) ______ (employ) don’t give them their due rights. Children work for longer period in (d) ______ (healthy) and (e) ______ (favourable) condition and what is (f) ______ (sorrow) they are not given due wages. Many children do the work of the adults and often do the (g) ______ (risk) and (h) ______ (danger) work. Strict laws should be (i) ______ (forced) against employing children in manual work. Their parents should be (j) ______ (courage) to send their children to school.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1x5=5

(a) At present extended families are found in rural areas, _______?

(b) There’re many members in extended families, _______?

(c) The house is always full of guests, _______?

(d) It becomes very difficult for one to study, _______?

(e) In the same room children are found reading, gossiping and sleeping, _______?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1x5=5

Almost all countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (a) ______ nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. There are many reasons behind it. (b) ______ our country is industrially backward. (c) ______ our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. It has little provision for vocational training. (d) ______ our students and youths have a false sense of dignity. (e) ______ they run after jobs only.

11. Use capitals and punctuations marks where necessary in the following text: 5

why don’t you attend classes regularly the teacher said to the boy you cannot expect good results unless you attend classes as i tell you i am sorry sir said the student

12. Suppose, you are Nafiz/Nafisa. A computer programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. So, a vacancy advertisement has been published in “The Daily Star” for the post. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10

13. Suppose, you are Tanim/Tonima, a student of Pioneer High School, Rangpur. You are facing some problems in your school library especially the inedequacy of books essential for preparing notes. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school, praying for enhancing library facilities. 10

14. Write a paragraph on “Our National Flag”. 10

15. Write a composition about ‘The Importance of Reading Newspapers.’ 10

 14. Barishal Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: 0.5x10=5

Dengue fever is (a) ___ tropical virus-infected disease. It is (b) ____ in more than 110 countries. It is (c) ____ by dengue virus. The fever is spread by (d) ____ Aedes mosquitoes. When the mosquito (e) ____ a man, the virus enters the blood cell, grows rapidly and attacks many (f) ____ of the body. There is (g) _____ specific medicine to treat dengue infection. So, we must put emphasis (h) ____ preventive measures. For this we must keep our surroundings clean to stop (i) ____ of Aedes mosquitoes. Again we must not (j) _____ to accumulate water in any open space for more than two days.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5x10=5

Our forests are a part of our environment. To (a) ____ ecological balance, forests are necessary. But the amount of forests of the country (b) ____ being shrunk day by day. Some people remain (c) ____ with their personal benefits. They do not (d) ____ of the environment. Trees produce oxygen and (e) ____ the environment cool and prevent the rise of temperature. Whereas, some greedy people, out of their self- interest, (f) _____ the forests by cutting down trees at (g) ____ . They should know and realize that indiscriminate (h) ____ down of trees destroys the ecological balance. They should also realize that if this destruction (i) ____ , one day our country may turn into a desert. We hope that they will ultimately realize the (j) ____.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

Rivers generally (a) _____ from a mountain or a lake. They (b) _____ very much important for our existence and economy. But unfortunately we are (c) _____ our rivers by throwing industrial and domestic wastes. Most of the industries (d) _____ waste treatment plants. These kinds of industries are (e) _____ liquid wastes and continuously (f) _____ the water. Our unconscious people also (g) _____ different kinds of waste materials into rivers. So, to keep the existence of fishes and other species (h) _____ in the water is impossible. It is high time the government and the people (i) _____ together to save the rivers. Otherwise a happy, prosperous and pollution free environment can’t be (j) _____ for the next generation.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

“What are you reading?” Rifat said to Sifat. ‘‘I am reading an interesting drama written by Shakespeare. What an interesting drama it is! I have collected it from our school library,’’said Sifat. ‘‘Please lend me the book’’, said Rifat.

6. Change the sentences according to directions: 1x10=10

(a) The Padma is one of the mightiest rivers of Bangladesh. (Positive)

(b) It is a very turbulent river. (Exclamatory)

(c) When it is winter, the river remains calm and tranquil. (Simple)

(d) But during the rainy season, the river assumes a terrible shape. (Compound)

(e) Everybody knows this. (Interrogative)

(f) The river is used for different purposes. (Active)

(g) As our farmers use its water for irrigation purpose, they can grow plenty of crops. (Compound).

(h) Everyone likes the Hilsa fish of the river. (Negative)

(i) The river destroys the houses of men but it is still very useful to us. (Complex)

(j) So, we should save this useful river. (Imparative)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) Since Bangladesh is an agricultural country, _____ .

(b) As its economy depends on agriculture, _____ .

(c) We have to develop our cultivation so that _____ .

(d) Despite working hard, our farmers do not get what _____ .

(e) Steps should be taken to improve their condition because _____ .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5x10=5

Everybody wants to be happy. But (a) _____ (happy) is not attained so (b) _____ (easy). It is a relative term. A man with huge wealth may remain (c) _____ (happy). Whereas a day labourer may get ample (d) _____ (happy) if he has (e)_____ (satisfy) over the (f) _____(limit) money he earns everyday. (g) _____ (actual), for being happy or unhappy, a man is (h) _____ (psychology) motivated. So, it (i) _____ (full) depends on one’s (j) _____ (mental).

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: 15=5

(a) Industry is the key to success, _____?

(b) The industrious are prosperous, _____?

(c) They hardly suffer from poverty, _____?

(d) On the other hand, idleness is a curse, _____?

(e) The idle seldom prosper, _____?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 5

Facebook is a social medium (a) ______ is very popular. (b) ______ it provides the users with various information, all do not use it for positive purposes. Many Facebook users (c) ______ some of the youngsters sometimes use it whimsically which creates (d) ______ misunderstanding (e) ______ destroys social peace and order.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

the old woman said, can you give me some food i have been starving for three days the young man said why do you beg cant you work

12. Suppose, you are Rana/Rotna. You have completed MBA and you have seen a vacancy advertisement in ‘The Daily Star’ for the post of a senior officer in a private bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the General Manager for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you are Nabil/Nabila, a student of class 9 of Balaka Model High School, Rajshahi. Students of your school feel the necessity of opening a canteen in the school campus. Now, write an application to your Head Teacher, on behalf of the students of the whole school, praying for opening a canteen in the school campus. 10

14. Suppose, one day you visited a tea stall in your locality. You stayed there for about an hour and had some experiences about the stall. Now, write a paragraph on ‘‘A Tea Stall.’’ 10

15. Write a composition about ‘The Importance of Reading Newspapers.’ 12

 15. Jessore Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A–Grammar

Marks-60

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10=5

Language is the means (a) _____ which we share our thoughts and ideas (b) _____ others. It is our primary (c) _____of communication. There are thousands of (d) _____ in the world but it is (e) _____ for a person to learn (f) _____ all. English is (g) _____ language of international communication. It is the most (h) _____ used language in the world. It also plays an essential role (i) _____ our lives. So, the importance (j) _____ learning English cannot be ignored.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5x10=5

The earth is a vast planet. It is (a) _____ in shape. One third of its total area is land while the other three portions are covered with (b) _____ .The water areas are divided into oceans, seas and(c) _____ .The surface of the land area is (d) _____ of variety. There are high hills, green forests (e) _____ stretches of deserts. The land mass is divided (f) _____ some continents. Under each continent, there are a (g) _____ of countries. The interior of the earth is (h) _____ in mineral resources. There is existence of life only on (i) _____ earth. But, this existence of life would be impossible (j) _____ sunlight. In fact, sunlight is the prerequisite for the existence of all types of living beings.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each coloumn of the table below: 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

Text books are the rich sources of information and knowledge. They (a) _____ a vital role in teaching- learning activities. If a student (b) _____ the text books thoroughly, he/she can get a clear idea about different topics. In the class room, teachers (c) _____ on the texts well. Unfortunately, some students (d)_____ the importance of reading text books. Again, in many schools guide books are (e) _____ in the class room. The concerned authority should monitor the class rooms with a view to (f) _____ this unexpected activity. Besides, teachers (g) ______ conscious of their duties and responsibilities. A strong foundation of knowledge is impossible without reading the text books well. These living sources of knowledge (h) _____ by the highly qualified educationists. The government is working relentlessly to (i) _____ the standard of the text books. The nation (j) _____ eagerly for the days when our students will lead Bangladesh applying their knowledge, skill and wisdom.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

Mother said to Nafi, “What are you doing now?” “I am doing my homework,” said Nafi. “Why did not you do it yesterday?” asked mother, “I was ill yesterday,” said Nafi. “Can I help you?” said mother.

6. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets: 1x10=10

(a) Water is a liquid substance. (Interrogative)

(b) It is used for various purposes in our daily life. (Active)

(c) We drink water to satisfy our thirst. (Complex)

(d) We get water from many sources. (Passive)

(e) Surface water is not safe for drinking. (Affirmative)

(f) We should drink tube-well water. (Imperative)

(g) Polluted water is very dangerous for our life. (Exclamatory)

(h) If we throw wastage and dirts into water, we make it polluted. (Simple)

(i) Pure water is one of the most valuable things for our lives. (Positive)

(j) Who can live without water? (Negative)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) A man is known _____.

(b) _____ while choosing a companion.

(c) Students must avoid evil companions so that _____.

(d) If a student mixes with evil companions, _____.

(e) It is high time _____.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses: 0.5x10=5

A computer consists of both hardwares and softwares. The (a) _____ (touch) components are called hardwares. On the other hand the (b) _____ (touchable) programmes are called softwares. Hardwares and softwares are interdependent. Without one, the other is (c) _____ (value). Software (d) _____ (design) are called software engineers. Software engineering is a (e)_____ (demand) subject in a university. A well designed software can solve any problem. Business organizations (f) _____ (include) banks are completely dependent on softwares. In fact, office (g) _____ (manage) can’t be thought of without the application of proper softwares. For the (h) _____ (develop) of our software industry, the government has alreadly set up a number of hightec parks. Our software engineers are working (i) _____ (restless) to develop newer softwares to make our life easy and (j) _____ (comfort).

9. Make tag questions of these statements: 1x5=5

(a) Patriotism persuades a man to do everything just, _____?

(b) A patriot hardly fears anybody, _____?

(c) Everybody respects a patriot, _____?

(d) What an outstanding quality it is!_____?

(e) Let’s be patriots,_____ ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1x5=5

We know that trees are very important (a) _____ they produce oxygen (b) _____ is a must for all living creatures. They are our best friends (c) _____ we are not conscious of it. Time is coming (d) _____ there will be no tree left for us. (e) _____ , we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

won’t you go to school today raju he said dad i feel feverish i dont want to go to school ok take rest now said he.

12. Suppose, you are Rashed Ahmed/Rasheda Rahman and after graduation you have completed a course on computer. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a computer operator in an organization. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you are Nabil/Nabila of City Model High School, Khulna. There is a library in your school but the facilities are not sufficient. Now, write an application to the Headmaster requesting him for increasing library facilities. 10

14. Write a paragraph on ‘‘A School Magazine’’. 10

15. Write a composition on ‘‘The Season You Like Most’’. 12

16. Cumilla Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: 0.5x10=5

Adolescence or puberty is a period after childhood. During this period physical and mental (a) ______ of boys and girls is so (b) ______ that they need proper amount of (c) ______ food. But many boys and girls are not (d) ______of this fact. So often they suffer from (e) ______ which hampers their (f) ______ growth. Even some parents do not have the (g) ______ to provide their children with the (h) ______ they need. Sometimes it happens (i) ______ to the parents’ reluctance, unawareness or (j) ______ .

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5x10=5

Man is a social being. So he lives (a) ______ a society. Mutual understanding and cooperation are (b) ______to ensure a peaceful society. (c) ______ produce ideal members of a (d) _____ , an ideal family contributes a (e) ______. A child’s future behaviour is greatly influenced (f) ______ the culture of his family. (g) ______ a child is born and brought (h) _____ in a rude and chaotic environment, he also becomes (i) ______ in behaviour and creates (j) ______ and indiscipline in the society.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

Proper time management makes it possible to complete any work timely. If a person (a) ______ his works into smaller portions and (b) ______ them accordingly, the whole work will be (c) ______ in time. Time is not (d) ______ because of doing the work in the planned way. As a result, enough time (e)______. Besides proper use of time (f) ______ by doing the work in this process. As each piece of work (g) ______ quickly, opportunity to do additional works (h) ______. Again, due to time management, no part of work (i)______ difficult and no work (j) ______ pending.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

The teacher entered the classroom and said, “Dear students, are all of you present today?” “Except Rina, all are present, sir,” said the captain. “She has not come because of her mother’s illness.” “Oh! What a sad news it is! May her mother come round soon,” said the teacher.

6. Change the sentences according to directions: 1x10=10

(a) Strategy is the most important thing in the examination. (Comparative)

(b) No answer in the exam should be elaborated unnecessarily. (Active)

(c) When a student gets the question paper, he should read it attentively. (Simple)

(d) Initially the questions may seem difficult. (Negative)

(e) A student should try to answer all the questions to do good in the exam. (Complex)

(f) If a student answers all the questions correctly, he will get good marks. (Simple)

(g) A student should not write irrelevant answers. (Affirmative)

(h) How irritated the examiners become to see such irrelevant answers! (Assertive)

(i) The examinee should not waste time by doing so. (Passive)

(j) By following the process, every student can achieve a good result in an examination. (Negative)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) Five years have passed since ______.

(b) Hurry up lest ______.

(c) We love and help one another as if ______.

(d) We can learn moral values if ______.

(e) Students stopped playing after ______.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5x10=5

The other name of water is life. Clean water is (a) ______ (drink). Dirty water is (b) ______ (safe). Clean water is (c) ______ (contaminate) and (d) ______ (suit) for drinking. Bangladesh is a (e) ______ (river) country. But we get (f) ______ (adequate) water for use. The water of most of our rivers is (g) ______ (filth) and (h) ______ (poison). We should keep surface water clean for our health and (i) ______ (long). The government should play an (j) ______ (act) role to keep water safe.

9. Make tag questions of these statements: 1x5=5

(a) Slow and steady wins the race, ______?

(b) The mother has risen in her to see the orphan, ______?

(c) He hardly cast a vote for me, ______?

(d) Kindly do me a favour, ______?

(e) I need not go there, ______?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1x5=5

It is known to all (a) ______ about half of our population are women. They are entitled to equal rights and privileges (b) ______ men enjoy. (c) ______ in reality, they do not get their dues. For the true development of our country, they should be given proper education and training. (d) ______ every woman is a potential mother and her influence on her children is very great. (e) ______, we should pay proper attention to our women folk.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

how dare you wake me up the lion roared i shall kill you for that please let me go the mouse cried.

12. Suppose, you are Rimon/Rima of 40/A Station Road, Dinajpur. You have completed MBA from a renowned university. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in a reputed newspaper for the position of a Public Relation Officer in a Life Insurance Company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Milon/Mili, a student of Pragati Bidya Niketon, Jhenidah. Your school needs a multimedia classroom with internet facilities, as technology is an integral part of modern education. Now, write an application to your Headmaster on behalf of all the students of the school requesting him to take necessary steps for setting up a multimedia classroom with internet facility in your school. 10

14. Write a paragraph on “Environment Pollution” in about 250 words. 10

15. Write a composition on “A Journey You have Recently Made.” 12

 Answer

1. (a) growth (b) rapid (c) nutritious (d) aware (e) malnutrition (f) normal (g) ability (h) nutrition (i) due (j) illiteracy

2. (a) in (b) needed/necessary (c) To (d) society (e) lot (f) by (g) If (h) up (i) rude (j) chaos/disorder

3. (i) Physical fitness is a precondition to lead a healthy life.

(ii) Physical exercise is essential for achieving physical fitness.

(iii) People of all ages should take physical exercise regularly.

(iv) Many changes take place inside the body due to physical exercise.

(v) Beside physical exercise, everybody should take a balanced diet.

4. (a) divides (b) executes (c) done (d) wasted (e) is saved (f) should be ensured (g) is ended (h) is created (i) appears (j) remains

5. The teacher entered the classroom and addressing them as dear students asked if all of them were present that day. The captain answered with respect that all were present except Rina and added that she had not come because of her mother’s illness. The teacher exclaimed with sorrow that it was a very sad news. He also wished that her mother might come round soon.

6. (a) Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination.

(b) We should not elaborate any answer in the exam unnecessarily.

(c) Getting the question paper, a student should read it attentively.

(d) Initially, the questions may not seem easy.

(e) A student should try to answer all the questions so that he can do good in the exam.

(f) By answering all the questions correctly, a student will get good marks.

(g) A student should write relevant answers.

(h) The examiners become very irritated to see such irrelevant answers.

(i) Time should not be wasted by the examinee by doing so.

(j) No student can achieve a good result in an examination without following the process.

7. (a) Five years have passed since I met Rahim.

(b) Hurry up lest you should/might miss the class.

(c) We love and help one another as if we were the members of one family.

(d) We can learn moral values if we practice good qualities.

(e) Students stopped playing after he had heard the bad news.

8. (a) drinkable (b) unsafe (c) uncontaminated (d) suitable (e) riverine (f) inadequate (g) filthy (h) poisonous (i) longevity (j) active

9. (a) doesn’t it? (b) hasn’t it? (c) did he? (d) won’t you? (e) need I ?

10. (a) that (b) as (c) But (d) Because (e) So

11. “How dare you wake me up!” The lion roared, “I shall kill you for that.” “Please let me go,” the mouse cried.

17. Dinajpur Board 2024

Part-A-Grammar

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some words. You may use one word more than once. 0.5x10=5

Sports are very essential (a) _______ us. There are various types of sports. Among them cricket, football, swimming etc. are very (b) _______. All types of sports are (c) _______ to us. There is a relation (d) ______ the body and the mind. A sound mind lies in a sound body” is a wise (e) _______. In order to gain success in life, we should have sound health which depends (f) _______ regular (g) _______ in games and sports. Sports keep us (h) ______ fit. Sports play (i) _______ important role in forming one’s (j) ________.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word for each gap. 0.5x10=5

English is a widely (a) _______ Language. In our country we (b) _______ it is a (c) ______ language. It is not our (d) ______ tongue. Naturally, it is very (e) _____ to learn. We have a very poor (f) _______ on this language. As a result, we don’t (g) _______ interest in this language. For all these (h) _______ English is (i) ______ for us to (j) ________.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) _______ on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) ______ lazy life. We should all (c) ______ up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) ______ hard. No nation can prosper without industry. We should (e) ______ that industry is the key to success. If we (f) ______ the days away, we (g) ______ behind. The nations that (h)______ industrious (i) ______ the pinnacle of development. So, we should (j) ______ them.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

“Why did you not go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill mom,” the girl replied. “How are you today?” The mother asked again. “Well” said the girl. “Don’t worry for me”.

6. Change the sentences according to direction: 1x10=10

(a) A Journey by train is always enjoyable (negative)

(b) People are fond of a journey by train (Interrogative)

(c) It is not unpleasant (affirmative)

(d) When a man makes a journey by train, he can enjoy natural scenery (simple)

(e) People like it as it is cheap (compound)

(f) There are class distinction in a train and people can buy tickets of various classes (complex)

(g) Train is one of the most comfortable vehicles (comparative)

(h) A man can enjoy a train journey (passive)

(i) It was introduced by the British govt. (active)

(j) A train journey is very safe (Exclamatory)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) If you are up and doing in studies _________.

(b) Read attentively lest_________.

(c) Failing in the examination_________.

(d) So, it is high time for you_________.

(e) _________that a stitch in time saves nine.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5x10=5

Honey is (a) _____ (nature) produced by honey bees through (b) _____ (collect) of nectar from (c) _____ (differ) flowers and then store them in the hive. But now-a-days there are (d) _____ (keep) who rear bees in (e) _____ (wood) hives and produce honey (f) _____ (commercial). This is (g) _____ (full) chemical and hazard free activity. With the support of the govt. and (h) _____ (government) organizations (i) _____ (approximate) 300 bee keepers have been trained for honey (j) _____ (produce).

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: 1x5=5

(a) None can solve this problem, _________?

(b) Everybody hates them, _________?

(c) Let’s do the work, _________?

(d) Telling lies is a great sin, _________?

(e) How nice the bird is, _________?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1x5=5

Trees are very important (a) _____ they produce oxygen (b) _____ is a must for man and all living beings. We must realize (c) _____ they help us in many ways. (d) _____ trees are less in number, there will be an increased amount of carbon di-oxide in the atmosphere (e) _____, it will enhance greenhouse effect.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

the man said to me where are you going i am going to Varsity said i did you go to Varsity yesterday no I replied why did you not go i was very busy said i.

12. Suppose, you are Samir/Samirah. You have passed HSC examination with a Computer Diploma. You have seen a vacancy that Cantonment Public school and college, Chattogram is going to recuruit a Computer Operator. You want to do the job. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Rabeya/Rubel. You are studying in Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur. You and some of your friends need some extra classes on English Grammar. Now, write an application to your Headmaster requesting him to arrange some extra classes after regular classes. 10

14. Write a paragraph on “A Winter Morning”. 10

15. Write a composition on “Your Favourite Hobby.” 12

Answer

1. (a) for (b) popular (c) beneficial (d) between (e) saying (f) on (g) participation (h) physically (i) an (j) personality

2. (a) used/spoken (b) use (c) second/secondary (d) mother (e) hard/difficult

(f) base/grasp (g) have (h) reasons (i) hard/difficult (j) learn

3. (i) Love is divine. (ii) It is love which is the food of our soul.

(iii) It creates inspiration to go ahead. (iv) We need love.

(v) Everybody should love all the creations of God.

4. (a) depends (b) lead (c) build (d) work (e) remember (f) idle (g) will lag/may lag (h) are (i) reach/have reached(j) follow

5. The mother asked the girl why she (g) had not gone to school the previous day. Addressing her (m) as her

(g) mom, she replied that she(g) had been ill. The mother asked her again how she (g) was that day. The girl

replied that she (g) was well. She (g) also forbade her mother to worry for her (g).

6. (a) A journey by train is never broing/monotonous.

(b) Aren’t people fond of a journey by train?

(c) It is pleasant.

(d) A man can enjoy natural scenery during a journey by train.

(e) It is cheap and so people like it.

(f) As/Since/ there are class distinction in a train, people can buy tickets of various classes.

(g) Train is more comfortable than most others vehicles.

(h) A train journey can be enjoyed by a man.

(i) The British govt. introduced it.

(j) How safe a train journey is!

7. (a) If you are up and doing in studies you can make a good result.

(b) Read attentively lest you should fail in the exam.

(c) Failing in the examination is not expected/leads a student to depression.

(d) So, it is high time for you to study attentively.

(e) A proverb goes that a stitch in time saves nine.

8. (a) naturally (b) collecting (c) different (d) bee keepers (e) wooden

(f) commercially (g) fully (h) non-government(i) approximately (j) production

9. (a) can they? (b) don’t they? (c) shall we? (d) isn’t it? (e) isn’t it?

10. (a) indeed (b) that/which (c) that (d) If (e) and

11. The man said to me, “Where are you going?” “I am going to varsity,” said I. “Did you go to varsity yesterday?” “No,” I replied. “Why did you not go?” “I was very busy,” said I.

18. Mymensingh Board 2024

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part-A-Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10=5

A man cannot remember everything that happened in his (a) _____ . But certain events are vivid in his (b) _____ mind. They sometimes peep (c) _____ his mind’s eye. Very simple and trifling things are the centre of (d) _____ to a child. When a man grows up, he may laugh (e) _____ those things. For example, at the age of 6 or 7, when children’s teeth start to fall, they start looking for a rat’s hole, (f) _____ in villages. Because they have heard that if they put the (g) _____ tooth in a rat’s hole, the rat will give them one of (h)______ teeth. Believing that they find out a rat’s hole (i) _____ put the fallen tooth inside it. This incident makes them laugh (j) _____ they grow up.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5x10=5

To earn fame in life man has to possess some good qualities. Among them honesty is the best. The man (a)_____ possesses this quality is the happiest man (b) ______ the earth. All the people respect him (c)_____ his honesty. On the other hand (d) _____ dishonest man is hated by all. By telling (e) _____ , a man may prosper for the time (f) _____ , but finally he is to suffer a (g) _____ . We must be honest (h) _____ our thoughts and deeds. Childhood is the best time to (i) _____ honesty. It is our moral (j) _____ to give our children proper idea about what is right and what is wrong.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5x10=5

There are several reasons why friendship (a) ______ so necessary in human life. A man without a friend feels like a man (b) _____ alone in an isolated place. Moreover, it (c) _____ him lead his life in a better way. By (d) _____ to a friend a man can get relief. The advice (e) _____ by a friend is sometimes more reliable than his own judgement. Thus, it (f)_____ that friendship is really important. But a man must (g) _____ time while (h) _____ a friend. If he (i) _____ to select the right person as a friend, he (j) _____ in the long run.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

The teacher said to Rafiq, “Why didn’t you come to school yesterday?” Rafiq said, “Sorry, sir. I took my mother to the hospital” The teacher said, “How sad the news is! May she get well soon.”

6. Change the sentences according to the directions. 1x10=10

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)

(b) A corrupt person can do anything against morality. (Complex)

(c) People hate a corrupt person. (Passive)

(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)

(e) Though we have strict laws, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)

(f) No other person is as hated as a corrupt person. (Superlative)

(g) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)

(h) Everybody avoids a corrupt person. (Negative)

(i) A corrupt person leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

(j) Let us all work together to make Bangladesh a corruption free country. (Assertive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1x5=5

(a) Walk fast lest _____ .

(b) I saw the baby _____ .

(c) Ten years have passed since_____ .

(d) Though he works hard, _____ .

(e) If I were a bird _____ !

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both to the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5x10=5

Life without leisure and (a) ____ (relax) is dull. Life becomes (b) _____ (charm) if one does not have any time to enjoy the (c)_____ (beauty) objects of nature. (d) _____ (monotony) work hinders the (e) _____ (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) _____ (rich) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) _____ (work) is (h)_____ (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) _____ (idle). It gives freshness by (j) _____ (charge) our energy.

9. Make tag questions of these following statements: 1x5=5

(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue, _____?

(b) Wise people teach us to love our own country, _____ ?

(c) We should remember that motherland is above everything, _____ ?

(d) Some people forget it, _____?

(e) We hope that everybody will love his motherland, _____?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1x5=5

We can’t deny the importance of tree plantation, (a) _____ our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) _____ it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) _____ trees are planted more and more soon our country will turn into a desert. (d) _____ , there will be a harmful change in the climate. (e) _____ , we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

hi Jhorna, Im coming to Bangladesh next month Will you receive me at the airport said Meghla. Dont worry Ill be there Jhorna said.

12. Suppose, ‘X’ Group of Companies will appoint some accounts officers. You, Tahsin /Tahaina, have completed your MBA and are interested to be an Accounts Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Tahmid/Tahmida, You are a student of Kazi Nazrul Islam Memorial High School, Bogra. The students of your class are interested to go on a study tour So, you need the permission of the Headmaster of your school. Now, write an application to the Headteacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. 10

14. Write a paragraph on “Our National Flag”. 10

15. Write a composition on ‘‘The Season You Like Most’’. 12