Board Questions for SSC 2022

1. Dhaka Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 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 Mc Cormick Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour work day. Two days later, a workers’ rally was held near the Mc Cormick Harvester 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. Just at this moment 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 badly 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 from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) The word ‘commemorate’ in line two means –

(i) identify (ii) remember (iii) demonstrate (iv) display

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

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

(c) 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.

(d) Whom does trade union represent?

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

(e) During the industrial revolution the workers in mills and factories had a/an –

(i) favourable environment (ii) satisfactory environment

(iii) accordant environment (iv) adverse environment

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) Why is May Day or International Worker’s Day observed now?

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

(c) How did the policemen behave with the workers during their protest?

(d) What inspired the workers joining the protest?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with suitable word based on the information of the text: 0.5×10=5

Bangladesh is now apparently in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialisation process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems. Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhaust from industrial plants, brick kilns, old and poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than twenty years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations.

At present, environment pollution is one of the greatest (a)____ in Bangladesh. There are various types of pollutions such (b) ____ air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. Though it is widespread, the urban areas are badly (c) ____with it. Unplanned industrialization, wastage (d) ____ mills and factories, faulty vehicles and construction sites are the main (e) ____ of pollution. To get rid (f) ____all types of pollutions, some fruitful steps must be (g) ____. Firstly, to reduce air pollution, faulty and old vehicles must be avoided. On the other (h) ____, we can minimise water and soil pollution by proper management of all (i) ____ of wastage including industrial garbage. Finally, general people must be made (j) ____ of the adverse consequences of environment pollution.

4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences: 1 × 4 = 4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

It was Autumn, August 26, 1910. A little girl was born to an Albanian descent, rich catholic merchant’s family in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, who had known that this tiny, little girl would one day become the servant of humanity-would love and serve the poorest of the poor and become the mother of humanity. Yes we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa. At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within her 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 prevailing poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa’s mind, and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to work among the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

5. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “A school Library”. 8

(a) What is a school library?

(b) What kinds of books are there in your library?

(c) What is the use of your school library?

(d) How can you use your school library?

8. Suppose, you are Salam/Salma living at Patenga, Chottogram. Your friend Sumon/Sumona lives at Himchori, Cox’s bazar. Recently you have visited his/her house and stayed there for two days. Now, write an e-mail to him/her thanking his/her family members for their hospitality. 7

9. Suppose, you are Ebad and your friend is Rifa. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about tree plantation. 5

 Answer

1. (a) (ii) remember (b) (iii) lengthy (c) (iii) not to surrender to their bosses.

(d) (iii) Workers (e) (iv) adverse environment

2. (a) May Day or International Workers’ Day is observed now all over the world to remember the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday.

(b) The historic events of May 1st took place on May 1st in 1886. The place was Mc Cormick Harvester Company at Chicago The USA.

(c) The policemen behaved very rudely with the workers during their protest. As it is seen in the passage that about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. They also killed and injured them.

(d) The trade unions inspired the workers joining the protest.

3. (a) problems (b) as (c) beset/associated/affected (d) of (e) causes/reasons (f) of (g) taken (i) hand (j) kinds/sorts (k) aware/careful

4. (a)+(iii)+(iv) (b)+(i)+(iii) (c)+(iv)+(i) (d)+(ii)+(ii)

5. (a) Albanian descent (b) Was born

(c) An Irish Community of nuns called the Sisters of Loreto

(d) On May 24, 1931 (e) at St. Mary’s high school in Kolkata

(f) the prevailing poverty in Kolkata

2. Rajshahi Board 2022

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

 Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

In the next class Ms. Choudhury tells her students the story of Lipi. The year before last, Lipi, a 14-years old girl was in class nine in a rural school in Rangpur. Lipi is the eldest of five children – three daughters and two sons. Their father is a day labourer working on other people’s land and mother is a homemaker and a part-time worker at other people’s homes. The parents, particularly the mother, found it real difficult to raise five children on the small income the father could earn. Perhaps that is why Lipi’s father wanted to marry her off. But Lipi was not ready to accept what her parents wanted to impose on her. She wanted to pursue her education. Her mother stood by her, though secretly. When her father arranged her marriage with Tara Mia, the only son of a farmer in the same village, she became greatly upset. Tara Mia was a widower- illiterate, but well-off. His father had a few acres of arable land and was influential in the village. The marriage seemed to be inevitable.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word ‘impose’?

(i) appear (ii) set (iii) enforce (iv) rely

(b) Lipi had——siblings.

(i) two (ii) three (iii) four (iv) five

(c) Which of the following words describes Lipi’s father best?

(i) jobless (ii) indolent (iii) widower (iv) insolvent

(d) Which of the following best describes Lipi’s stand on her marriage?

(i) She was much interested in her marriage. (ii) She requested her parents to marry her off.

(iii) She was not willing to get married. (iv) Her father wanted Lipi to continue her studies

(e) What is the author’s main purpose behind writing the passage?

(i) To focus on the life of rural women. (ii) To depict the condition of our rural society.

(iii) To show the consequence of early marriage. (iv) To focus on the poor girl’s fate in our villages.

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(i) What do you know about Lipi?

(ii) How was the financial condition of Lipi’s family?

(iii) Why was Lipi’s father going to marry her off at an early age?

(iv) Why did Lipi become greatly upset?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 3 and 4:

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. Hydrocarbon or fossil fuels are non- renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, 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.

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 0. 5 × 10 = 5

People (a)____ the world are habituated to using two major types of energy sources. They are (b) ____ as renewable and non-renewable. Non-renewable energy sources are very harmful (c) ____ our nature. (d) ____ they are burnt, they produce different types of pollutants which are very (e) ____ for our environment. These kinds of energy sources are (f) ____. With the passage of time they will be (g) ____ and very expensive. They are also (h) ____ for global warming. (i) ____ the other hand, renewable energy sources are very (j) ____ and environment friendly.

4. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write four complete sentences: 1 × 4 = 4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

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 (then Calcutta). 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 at the poor in the slums of Kolkata. For her contribution to humanity, she was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. She died at the age of 87, on 5 September, 1997.

5. Read the passage from the text and complete the following table with information from the passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on ‘A Book Fair’: 8

(a) What is a book fair?

(b) What types of books are available in the fair?

(c) How is the environment of the fair?

(d) What is the importance of a book fair?

8. Suppose, you are Samin/ Samina living at Rupnagar, Narayangonj. You have a friend named Joy/Joya living at Sonapur, Chattogram. He/She does not read the newspaper daily. Now, write an e-mail to him/her describing the importance of reading newspaper. 7

9. Suppose, you are Bakul and your friend is Nayon. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend on the benefits of early rising. 5

 Answer

1. (a) (iii) enforce (b) (iv) five (c) (iv) insolvent (d) (iii) She was not willing to get married. (e) (iii) To show the consequence of early marriage.

2. (a) Lipa is a 14-years old girl reading in class nine in a rural school in Rangpur. She is the eldest of five siblings.

(b) The financial condition of Lipi’s family was not good at all. Because, her father was a day labourer who worked on other people’s land and her mother was a homemaker and a part-time worker.

(c) Lipi’s father was going to marry her off because for him, it was difficult to raise his five children on the small income he could earn.

(d) As Lipi knew that marriage at this age would hinder the way of her further education that she wanted to continue, she became upset after hearing the news of her marriage which was going to drop her out of her education.

3. (a) of (b) known/regarded/considered/called (c) for (d) when/whenever/if (e) harmful (f) finite (g) run out/finished (h) liable (i) on (j) effective

4. (a)+(iv)+(ii) (b)+(iii)+(i) (c)+(i)+(iv) (d)+(ii)+(iii)

5. (i) 1910-1997 (ii) was born (iii) left her parental home

(iv) at St. Mary’s High School in Kolkata (v) for her contribution to humanity

3. Chattogram Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 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. Hydrocarbon or fossil fuels are non- renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, 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, solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out. Most renewable energy comes from 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 this 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. identified as 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 tapped 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 answers from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) The word ‘rely’ stands for in the passage:

(i) Separate (ii) Depend (iii) Combine (iv) Help

(b) What will not eventually run out?

(i) Oil (ii) Fossil fuels (iii) Solar power (iv) Petroleum

(c) Hydrogen and Oxygen help to form –

(i) fuel (ii) oil (iii) ice (iv) gas

(d) Which energy is not related with the sunlight?

(i) Geothermal energy (ii) Wind energy (iii) Hydroelectric energy (iv) Ocean energy

(e) Which is not a renewable energy?

(i) Wind energy (ii) Solar energy (iii) Fossil energy (iv) Geothermal energy

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) What is a renewable energy?

(b) Why is a renewable energy more advantageous than a nonrenewable energy?

(c) Why is electric energy necessary for us?

(d) How can the ocean be a source of energy?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text:5 × 10 = 5

26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with enthusiasm and fervour. It is national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops, and factories remain closed on the day. The day begins with a 31gun 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 organizations, educational institutions 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 programmers 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 organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organized on the 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 organizations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.

Questions: 26 March is (a) ____ important for the Bengali nation. People celebrate the day every year becoming very (b) ____. As it is a national holiday, all offices do not remain (c) ____on the day. All the higher officials of the state offer wreaths of (d) ____ at National Mausoleum at Savar. People (e) ____ of cast and creed proceed with rallies and processions. People show respect to the heroic figures who (f) ____their lives in 1971. The audience get (g) ____in Bangabandhu National Stadium by the participants. All the offices both govt. and non-govt. (h) ____ flags on their buildings and (i) ____ them with colourful lights. Thus, the whole of the country wears a (j) ____look.

4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four correct statements: 1 × 4 = 4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

Zainul Abedin was born in Kishoregonj on 29 December, 1914. He spent most of his childhood near the scenic banks of the Brahmaputra river. The river and the open nature inspired him from his early life. The Brahmaputra later appeared in many of his paintings and remained a great source of inspiration throughout his career. As his tribute to the river Brahmaputra, he drew a series of water colour paintings in this regard. This helped him earn Governor’s Gold medal in all India Exhibition in 1938. This was the first time when he came under spot light and this award gave Abedin the confidence to create his own visual style. Abedin got admitted to the Government School of Art in Calcutta (Now Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, India). Here he learned European academic style for five years. Later he joined the faculty of the same school after his graduation. He was the first muslim student to obtain first class with distinction from the school. In 1951, Zainul went to London to study at Slade School of Art for two years. From the dissatisfaction of oriental style and the limitations of European academic style, he was attracted to realism. After his return from, he started a new style called, Bengali Style. Therefore, he went back to nature, rural life and the daily struggles of men to make art that would be realistic but modern in appearance.

5. Complete the table below with the information from the text. 0. 5 × 6 = 3

6. Summarize the above text in your own words.

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on ‘COVID-19’. 8

(a) What is ‘COVID-19’?

(b) What are the symptoms of it?

(c) How does it spread?

(d) What is the treatment of it?

(e) How can we prevent this virus?

8. Suppose, you are Robin/Jerin and you are living in the hostel far away from your home. Your parents are anxious about your preparation for the forthcoming SSC exam. Now, write an email to pacify them regarding your preparation for the exam. 7

9. Suppose, you are Tomal/Jessica. Your friend’s father has fallen in a road accident recently. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about road accident and how to prevent it. 5

 Answer

1. (a) (ii) Depend (b) (iii) Solar power (c) (i) fuel (d) (i) Geothermal energy (e) (iii) Fossil energy

2. (a) The energy which is constantly and naturally replenished and never runs out is called a renewable energy, such as, wind and solar energy.

(b) A renewable energy is more advantageous than a nonrenewable energy because renewable energy sources such as, wind, solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out. One the other hand, non renewable energy sources are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them.

(c) Electric energy is necessary for us because it helps us heat homes, run our industrial activities and cars etc.

(d) 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.

3. (a) very/so (b) enthusiastic (c) open (d) flowers (e) irrespective (f) gave/sacrificed/offered (g) entertained (h) display (i) illuminate (j) festive/colorful

4. (a)+(ii)+(iv) (b)+(i)+(iii) (c)+(iv)+(i)     (d)+(iii)+(ii)

5. (i) the Brahmaputra river (ii) inspired (iii) a series of water colour paintings tributing to the river Brahmaputra (iv) became confident to create his own visual style. (v) the Government School of Art in Calcutta (Now Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, India). (vi) Realism

 4. Sylhet Board

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Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

Let’s save our planet! Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.

REDUCE!

Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, “Do I really need this?” or “Is there another product which would do the same thing but is more sustainable?” or ask the question, “Will this last a long time?” Some other questions may be, “Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?”

REUSE!

What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it everyday. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new “improved” item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that are durable; we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things will not only last a lifetime, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you’re done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media.

RECYCLE!

Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in a resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, a company can use the old cans to make new ones.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) The word ‘recovery’ refers to —–.

(i) get back (ii) achieve (iii) getting (iv) find

(b) We should try to be more creative and think of ___.

(i) how else it might be used (ii) where it may be used

(iii) how it was made (iv) when it is used.

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

(i) disheartened (ii) discussed (iii) made interested (iv) barred

(d) What is the purpose of reduce, reuse, recycle?

(i) to buy best things (ii) to save the earth

(iii) to use things properly (iv) to save the money and energy.

(e) If recycling is impossible —

(i) we should donate it (ii) we should sell it

(iii) we should preserve it (iv) we should send it to a landfill or burn up.

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) Whom does the author blame for the environmental crisis?

(b) How many questions can you ask yourself before buying the things?

(c) Why is it necessary to save our planet?

(d) Do you think recycling can contribute to the development of our country? How?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 3 and 4:

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 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.

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the above text: 0. 5 × 10 = 5

The world observes the May Day in (a)____ of the struggle and great (b) ____ of the working people on May 1, 1886. For their great struggle and sacrifice workers now can (c) ____ an eight hours workday. May 1, 1886 has been (d) ____ as a public holiday in (e) ____all the countries of the world. The workers had to work (f) ____ hours or more a day (g) ____ the may 1,1886. It (h) ____ the workers that they cannot get rid of (i) ____if they do not stand up and speak out to gain their (j) ____.

4. Match the parts of sentences in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write four complete sentences: 1 × 4 = 4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

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 (then Calcutta). 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.

5. Complete the following table with the information given in the passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “A Village Fair You Experienced”. 8

(a) Where and when is a village fair usually held?

(b) Who come to the fair and why?

(c) When did you visit a fair and who were with you?

(d) What did you do there?

(e) Who enjoyed the most and why?

(f) What is the role of a village fair in our economy?

8. Imagine, You are Salam/Salma. Robin/Runa is your best friend. You are going for a picnic. Now, write an email to your friend inviting him/her to join the picnic with you using his/her email address. 7

9. Suppose, you are Limon/Lima. Your friend Milon/Maliha wants to know about Digital Bangladesh. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about Digital Bangladesh. 5

Answer

1. (a) (i) get back (b) (i) how else it might be used (c) (iii) made interested

(d) (ii) to save the earth (e) (iv) we should send it to a landfill or burn up.

2. (a) The author blames humankind for the environmental crisis. Because, humankind’s unplanned activities are the root cause of environmental crisis.

(b) There are certain questions i can ask myself while buying something:

(i) Do i really need this?

(ii) Is there any sustainable alternative thing?

(iii) Will this thing long lasting

(iv) Finally, the background information of the product.

(c) As mankind’s life is completely dependent on the different elements of our planet, it is necessary to save

this. If we fail to save this, our existence will be threatened.

(d) Yes, i think recycling can contribute to the development of our country. Because, through recycling, one product

is reused. For this reason, more profits are gained from one product. Moreover, there will be less trash if we recycle

a product. Eventually, all these things help to develop our country both economically and environmentally.

3. (a) remembrance/memory/ commemoration (b) sacrifice (c) enjoy/get/have

(d) announced/declared (e) almost (f) fourteen (g) till/until (h) reminds (i) exploitation (j) rights/demands

4. (a)+(iii)+(ii) (b)+(i)+(iv) (c)+(iv)+(i) (d)+(ii)+(iii)

5. (i) serving (ii) at Skopje in Macedonia (iii) joined (iv) Geography (v) Theology (vi) took initial vows as a nun

5. Barishal Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment Her polythene roofed shelter looks like a cage. She is nearly 45 but looks more than her age. In front of her shelter, she is trying to make a fire to cook the day’s only meal. Her weak hands tremble as she adds some fallen leaves and straw to the fire. 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, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her landed 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 Meherjans in our towns and villages every year.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) Meherjan’s hands are trembling because ___

(i) she is tired (ii) she is exhausted (iii) she is frightened (iv) she is feeble

(b) River erosion is the effect of ___.

(i) climate change (ii) environment pollution (iii) natural disaster (iv) cyclone

(c) Before the erosion of the river, Meherjan was ____.

(i) well off (ii) sad (iii) unhappy (iv) healthy

(d) The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Here ‘dancing’ means _____.

(i) jumping (ii) unstable (iii) glittering (iv) bright

(e) River banks erode ______.

(i) throughout the year (ii) in one season (iii) in two seasons (iv) in three seasons

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) How was Meherjan’s life earlier?

(b) Why are many more villages in the threat of erosion?

(c) Where does Meherjan live?

(d) Why does the writer call the Jamuna greedy?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 3 and 4:

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.

3. Read the above text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text:
4. 5 × 10 = 5

Global warming is causing serious threat to fish population. It is climate change which is the cause of the (a)_____ of water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. For this reason, available food and oxygen for fish in these water (b) _____ will be less than (c) _____. For the same reason, the (d) _____ of fish may not be full and offsprings may not be (e) _____. So the pressure on fish population is (f) _____ due to climate change. Fishes are one of the world’s most (g) _____ biological assets. The (h) _____ of people in the world eating fish as their main source of protein is 40%. In case of our (i) _____ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure on fish will be increased and consequently people (j) _____ on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences: 1 × 4 = 4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

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 millsand 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 strikebreakers 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.

5. Complete the following table with information from the passage above: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on ‘The life of a Farmer’: 1 × 8 = 8

(a) Who is a farmer?

(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?

8. Suppose, you are Tomal/Toma. Your father is Abu Sayeed and he lives in the USA. He wants to know about

your preparation for the SSC examination. Now, write an e-mail to your father informing him about

your preparation for the SSC examination. 7

9. Suppose, you are Monir/Monira, a student of class X. Your friend, Zahid/Zeba wants to know about your

aim in life. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about your aim in life. 5

Answer

1. (a) (iv) she is feeble (b) (i) climate change (c) (i) well off (d) (ii) unstable

(e) (ii) in one season

2. (a) In earliar, Meherjan life was pretty good compared to her present life. Because, not long ago Meherjan

had everything – a family, cultivable land and cattle.

(b) Many more villages are in the threat of erosion because Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose

banks overflow or erode during monsoon. For this reason, erosion is a harsh reality for the people living

along the river banks in the village.

(c) Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment Her polythene roofed shelter

looks like a cage.

(d) The writer calls the Jamuna greedy because The Jamuna consumes a large number of properties of the

people living near the river every year.

3. (a) rise/increase (b) certainly/surely (c) demand (d) growth

(e) produced (f) evident/clear (g) precious/valuable (h) number

(i) failure (j) dependent

4. (a)+(iv)+(iii) (b)+(iii)+(iv) (c)+(i)+(ii) (d)+(ii)+(i)
5. (i) had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.

(ii) in Europe and the US (iii) Half of the workers (iv) joined in a rally

(v) near the McCormick Harvester Machine Company (vi) about 200 policemen with clubs and revolvers

Jashore Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

Humans can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun But they can control the increase in the amount of green house gases and its effect on the atmosphere. 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.

The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is 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. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas 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. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated world- wide by humans. Moreover, we are strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver Oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.

1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) Cutting down trees is called ______.

(i) afforestation (ii) industrialisation (iii) glorification (iv) deforestation

(b) Greenhouse effect is strengthened by ______.

(i) Planting trees (ii) afforestation (iii) erosion of soil (iv) destruction of forest

(c) Trees absorb_____.

(i) Carbon dioxide (ii) Oxygen (iii) Methane (iv) Hydrogen

(d) Natural gas is a kind of _____.

(i) fossil fuel (ii) toxic substance (iii) harmful gas (iv) crude oil

(e) Who are mainly responsible for greenhouse effect_____.

(i) wild animals (ii) plants (iii) Humans (iv) acquatic life.

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) How does the loss of forests cause dual problems?

(b) What should we do to control the increase of greenhouse gases?

(c) How do forests help us?

(d) Can man influence the climate? How?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 3 and 4:

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. One 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 worker’s rally was held near the McCormick Harvesting 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 into their bosses. At one point of the rally, some strikebreakers 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 condition, better pay and better lives.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words based on the information of the text: 0. 5 × 10 = 5

May Day is a red letter day in the (a)____ of the working class people all over the (b) ____. This day reminds (c) ____ of the valiant struggle of the (d)____ with a view to fulfilling their rightful demands. On this day in 1886, the workers went on (e) ____ demanding an eight-hour workday. As a part of their (f) ____ they also brought out a rally. At one point, police fell upon the (g) ____ and attacked them with clubs and revolvers, As a result, one striker was mercilessly (h) ____ and many others were (i) ____ ____ badly. Now the day is observed (j) ____.

4. Match the parts of sentences in Column A, B and C to write four complete sentences. 1 × 4 = 4

 Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

Steven Paul Jobs (24 February 1955-5 October 2011), most popularly known as Steven Jobs was the Co- founder, Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Apple Inc He was the pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was famous for his career in the electronic field of computers and consumers. This became possible through the marketing of Apple Computers. In 1985, Jobs left Apple after losing a power battle with the board of directors. He then founded NeXT, a Computer platform development company specializing in the higher education and business market. Apple, however failed to bring up any new operating system during Job’s absence. Jobs returned to Apple as an adviser and took control of the company as an interim CEO. By 1998, Jobs brought Apple back to profitability from the verge of bankruptcy. He supervised the development of iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad These devices are so simple and user friendly that even a child can operate them.

5. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

6. Summarize the passage in your own words. 5

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Write a paragraph on ‘Early Rising’ answering the following questions: 8

(a) What do you mean by early rising?

(b) What facilities can an early riser get?

(c) How does nature look early in the morning?

(d) What opportunities does a late riser lose?

(e) How can you form the habit of early rising?

8. Suppose, you are Rana/Rina of Rangpur and your friend is Moon/Minu who lives in Khulna. Now, write

an e-mail to your friend describing the importance of reading newspaper. 7

9. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about your preparation for the coming examination.5

Answer

1. (a) (iv) deforestation (b)(iv) destruction of forest (c) (i) Carbon dioxide (d) (i) fossil fuel

(e) (iii) Humans

2. (a) The loss of forests causes dual problems in the following sense:

Firstly, burned trees release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. Secondly, destroying trees

means destroying a storehouse of oxygen that we need to live.

(b) We should do the following things to control the increase of greenhouse gases:

Firstly, we should try to reduce the burning of fossil fuels. Secondly, we should try to use renewable

and environment friendly energy source in our industrial factories. Finally, we should plant more and

more trees instead of cutting down a single tree.

(c) As forests are one of the importance sources of tree, it gives us oxygen that we need to live. Also, it

absorbs carbon dioxide which helps to reduce greenhouse effect.

(d) Yes, man can not influence climate drastically but in some ways. For example, if man cuts trees at random,

climate will grow bad soon. On the other hand, if he plants trees, climate will be in a good situation.

3. (a) history (b) world (c) us (d) workers

(e) strike (f) struggle (g) workers (h) killed

(i) injured/wounded (j) enthusiastically

4. (a)+(iii)+(i) (b)+(ii)+(iv) (c)+(i)+(iii) (d)+(iv)+(ii)
5. (i) on 24 February in 1955 (ii) Apple Inc (iii) 1998

(iv) iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad (v) 1985 (vi) Breath his last

Cumilla Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

“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 toy maker, 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.” “But Miss, we learn English for 12 or 14 years, yet we do not find good jobs”, says Rumi. She then tells the class about what happened to her brother. “Could you please tell us why?” Rumi asks. “This is a very important question, Rumi. We should learn how to use English both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as communicating with others at personal, social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our exams,” continues Ms. Chowdhury. “Remember, English can greatly help you become skilled workers.” “But where and how can we learn this kind of English, Miss?” asks Ratan. Ms Chowdhury says, “We can learn English both in and outside the classroom. Besides your textbooks, the radio, television, newspapers, magazines, computers and other supplementary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom activities, we’ll see how we can learn English.”

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) In the given text- “The world has become smaller” means

(i) The world’s area is decreasing (ii) The world has become small

(iii) Easy communication systems shorten the distances (iv) The world’s land area is getting smaller

(b) An ‘Ambassador’ is ____.

(i) a businessman (ii) an athlete (iii) a banker (iv) an official

messenger sent to a foreign country to represent his/her country

(c) The word ‘supplementary’ used in the text means ______.

(i) new (ii) secondary (iii) extra (iv) primary

(d) Which of the following is true?

(i) The internet widens the distances

(ii) English is a medium of rapid communication

(iii) One can use any language in any country to communicate

(iv) English has not made communication easier

(e) The word ‘opportunity’ stands for ______.

(i) opening (ii) chance (iii) offer (iv) oppose

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) Describe briefly the things that have made the present world smaller.

(b) Why is a common language needed in today’s world? Write in about 2/3 sentences.

(c) Why is English needed all the more in Bangladesh?

(d) How can our youths become a skilled workforce?

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 0. 5 × 10 = 5

Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can reduce this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations.

Air is the most important (a) ______ of human environment. Man cannot (b) ______ a single moment (c) ______air. But we do not (d) ______ that it is we who (e) ______ this most vital element. For the (f) ______ of air pollution we should avoid the use of vehicles (g) ______ than 20 years. People can be (h) ______ to use CNG or LPG for fuelling their (i) ______ . Thus air pollution can be (j) ______ to some extent.

4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences: 1 × 4 = 4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

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 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 mission 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 (then Calcutta). 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.

5. Complete the following table with information from the above passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on ‘Water Pollution’: 8

(a) Why is water called life?

(b) How is water being polluted by humans?

(c) How do industrial plants pollute water?

(d) What measures should be taken to prevent water pollution?

8. Suppose, you are Helal/Helen. Your friend Labib/Labiba wanted to know from you about your preparation for the coming S.S.C examination. Now, write an e-mail to him/her telling about your preparation for the S.S.C examination. Your friend’s e-mail id is inspiration99@gmail.com. 7
9. Suppose, you are Masum/Masuma. You have a friend named Liton/Luna who does not rise early in the morning. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of early rising. 5

Answer

1. (a) (iii) Easy communication systems shorten the distances

(b) (iv) an official (c) (ii) secondary

(d) (ii) English is a medium of rapid communication

(e) (ii) chance

2. (a) Two things have made the world smaller. First of all, vast distances are shortened by speedy transports.

Secondly, phone and internet get people closer that eventually makes the world smaller.

(b) As there are many countries in the world with many languages, communicating with them using all the

languages is not possible. That is why, one need a common language by which one can communicate

with more or less all the people in the world.

(c) As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if we learn English, we will

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. For this reason, English is needed all the more in Bangladesh.

(d) Our youths can become a skilled workforce by learning English. Because English will help them to get

many jobs available in home and abroad.

3. (a) element/component (b) live/do/pass (c) without (d) know

(e) are polluting/contaminating (f) reduction (g) more

(h) encouraged/inspired (i) vehicles (j) reduced

4. (a)+(ii)+(iv) (b)+(i)+(iii) (c)+(iv)+(i) (d)+(iii)+(ii)
5. (i) was born (ii) in 1928 (iii) Mother Teresa

(iv) at the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin

(v) came to India (vi) taught Geography and Theology

Dinajpur Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

Human can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of green-house gases and its effect on the atmosphere. 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.

The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is 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. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Now-a-days 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.

Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated world- wide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) Which of the period describes the beginning of the rapid industrialization?

(i) The start of the 19th century (ii) The end of the 18th century

(iii) The start of the 18th century (iv) The end of the 19th century

(b) What are the fossil fuels mentioned in the passage?

(i) Coal (ii) Mineral oil (iii) Natural gas (iv) All the above

(c) The word ‘instead’ mentioned in the passage means _______.

(i) option (ii) choice (iii) as an alternative (iv) preference

(d) Trees transport ___ into the air.

(i) nitrogen (ii) oxygen (iii) hydrogen (iv) all

(e) The word combustion mentioned in the passage means ____.

(i) kindling (ii) burning (iii) consummation (iv) flame

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) Why can humans neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun?

(b) Describe how human beings are responsible for the increase in the greenhouse gases.

(c) What do you think the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is?

(d) Why enormous areas of forests are destroyed by the people every year? Describe in brief.

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 3 and 4:

“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 toy maker, 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.”

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 0. 5 × 10 = 5

Globalization has made the world (a) _____ and so it requires a (b) _____ language for International communication. Now we can (c) _____ communication with a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the internet. In fact, we can communicate with the whole world with absolute (d) _____. The lingua franca of the world is (e) _____. English provides us with the (f) ____ to pursue a good job. Being a densely (g) ____ country, Bangladesh is (h) ____ with unemployment. Proficiency in (i) ____ may help (j) ____ unemployment problem and bring economic development.

4. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, column B and column C to write four complete sentences: ×4=4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of language movement of 1952. The commemoration begins at the early hours of the day with morning songs that recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar.

Many of them visit the graves of the martyrs at Azimpur graveyard and pray for them. They also attend various programmes organized in remembrance of the language martyrs. The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) on 17 November in 1999 proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed world-wide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

5. Complete the following table with the information from the above passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on ‘Water Pollution’. You should write it in

about 150 words: 8

(a) What is water pollution?

(b) Why is water called life?

(c) What do you think about the causes of water pollution?

(d) What are the effects and impacts of water pollution?

(e) What measures should we take to prevent water pollution?

8. Suppose, you are Ayan/Anni. You live in B-3/Gopalpur, Haji Mohammad Mohosin Road, Pabna. Your

friend is Farhan/Farhana who is living in 13/B, Purana Palton, Dhaka-1216. Now, write an e-mail to your

friend describing a road accident you have recently witnessed in your town. 7

9. Suppose, you are Shanta and your friend is Taslima. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend

about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone at teen-age. 5

Answer

1. (a) (iv) The end of the 19th century (b) (iv) All the above.

(c) (iii) as an alternative (d) (ii) oxygen (e) (ii) burning

2. (a) Humans can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun because it is a

completely supernatural thing controlled solely by our creature.

(b) Greenhouse gas increases because of carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, we human beings are knowingly

and unknowingly increase the amount of carbon dioxide in atmosphere by our different ignorant

activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and extensive unplanned industrial activities.

(c) The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels.

(d) Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for

mining and to create pasture.

3. (a) smaller (b) common (c) start/begin (d) interest/enthusiasm

(e) English (f) opportunity/chance/scope (g) populated

(h) beset (i) English (j) reduce

4. (a)+(ii)+(iv) (b)+(i)+(iii) (c)+(iii)+(ii) (d)+(iv)+(i)
5. (i) observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year

(ii) in remembrance of the martyrs of the language movement of 1952

(iii). the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs

(iv) go to the Shaheed Minar in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs

(v) 21 February

(vi) on 17 November in 1999

Mymensingh Board 2022

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

Part-A: Reading Test

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2:

Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded a home for the dying destitute and named it ‘Nirmal Hriday’, meaning ‘Pure Heart’. She and her fellow nuns brought the dying people off the streets of Kolkata to this home. They were lovingly looked after and cared for. Since then many men, women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmol Hriday. These unloved and uncared for people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. In their last hours they get human and divine love, and can feel they are also children of God. The Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for those who survive, or send them to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment. Regarding commitment to family, Mother Teresa said, “May be in our own family, we have somebody, who is feeling lonely, who is feeling sick, who is feeling worried. Are we there? Are we willing to give until it hurts in order to be with our families, or do we put our interest first?

We must remember that love begins at home and we must also remember that future of humanity passes through the family.”

Mother Teresa’s work has been recognized throughout the world and she received a number of awards. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace and understanding (1972), the Balzan Prize (1978), the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and the Bharat Ratna (1980). Mother Teresa died at the age of 87, on 5 September 1997. The world salutes her for her love and compassion for humanity. She has taught us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion. The picture of Mother Teresa, draped in a white and blue-bordered sari, with a wrinkled face, ever soft eyes and a saintly smile, lives on in our mind.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 1 × 5 = 5

(a) _____moved Mother Teresa.

(i) The condition of working people on the streets (ii) The condition of dying people in her home

(iii) The condition of ailing people on the streets (iv) The condition of sick people in the world

(b) Mother Teresa is a symbol of ____.

(i) love and beauty (ii) kindness and honesty (iii) love and kindness (iv) cruelty and jealousy

(c) The word ‘divine’ means ____.

(i) wordly (ii) social (iii) heavenly (iv) personal

(d) Mother Teresa smiled____.

(i) falsely (ii) sacredly (iii) sinfully (iv) impiously

(e) people all over the world have ____ the work of Mother Teresa.

(i) appreciated (ii) ignored (iii) depreciated (iv) denied

2. Answer the following questions: 2 × 4 = 8

(a) For what purpose did Mother Teresa establish ‘Nirmal Hriday’?

(b) Why did Mother Teresa emphasize on family?

(c) What does Mother Teresa teach us?

(d) How did the Missionaries of Charity help the people who survived?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 3 and 4:

“Today there are many job, 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 toy maker, 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.

“But Miss, we learn English for 12 or 14 years, yet we do not find good jobs,” says Rumi. She then tells the class about what happened to her brother. “Could you please tell us why?” Rumi asks. “This is a very important question, Rumi. We should learn how to use English both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as communicating with others at personal, social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our exams,” continues Ms Choudhury. “Remember, English can greatly help you become skilled workers.”

“But where and how can we learn this kind of English, Miss?” asks Ratan Ms Choudhury says, “We can learn English both in and outside the classroom. Besides your text books, the radio, television, newspapers, magazines, computers supplementary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom activities, we’ll see how we can learn English.”

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 0. 5 × 10 = 5

Different languages are being (a)____ in different countries. But a common language is necessary for (b) ____ communication. For many (c) ____ English has achieved the prestige (d) ____ that common language. So, it is very (e) ____ for everyone to learn English. If we want to (f) ____with other countries, there is no (g) ____ of learning English. By learning English, we can easily (h) ____ our unemployment problem. From the very (i) ____, a student should keep in mind that he has to learn English not only to (j) ____ the exams but also to communicate with others.

4. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, column B and column C to make four complete sentences:1×4=4

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 5 and 6:

21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of Language Movement of 1952. The commemoration begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar. Many of them visit the graves of the martyrs at Azimpur graveyard and pray for them. They also attend various programmes organized in remembrance of the language martyrs. The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on 17 November in 1999 proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

5. Complete the table below with information from the above passage: 0. 5 × 6 = 3

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

Part-B: Writing Test

7. Write a paragraph on “A Tea Stall” by answering the following questions: 8

(a) What is a tea stall?

(b) Where is it seen?

(c) What is sold there along with tea?

(d) How long does it remain open?

(e) Does a tea stall play an important role? If so, how?

8. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba of Dhaka. You have a friend named Neel/Nila who lives in Jamalpur. Your elder sister’s wedding ceremony is going to be held next week. Now, write an e-mail to your friend inviting him/her to attend the wedding ceremony. 7
9. Suppose, you are Shamim/Shamima. Your friend is Rahim/ Rahima. You want to do something good for the people of your locality after your SSC Examination. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about your plan that you are going to materialize after the SSC Examination. 5

1. (a) (iii) The condition of ailing people on the streets (b) (iii) love and kindness

(c) (iii) heavenly (d) (ii) sacredly (e) (i) appreciated

2. (a) To overcome the worst conditions of the ailing and dying people on the streets of Kolkata, Mother Teresa established ‘Nirmol Hriday’.

(b) Mother Teresa emphasized family because she believed that love began at home. Moreover, she also asserted that future of humanity passed through family.

(c) Mother Teresa teaches us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion.

(d) Missionaries of Charity helped the surviving people by trying to manage jobs for them. Also, they sent the people to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment.

3. (a) used (b) easier/effective (c) reasons/criteria (d) of (e) essential/necessary (f) communicate (g) retreat /option

(h) overcome /improve /remove /reduce (i) beginning (j) pass

4. (a)+(ii)+(iii) (b)+(iii)+(iv) (c)+(iv)+(i) (d)+(i)+(ii)
5. (i) the celebration of 21st February as Shaheed Dibosh.

(ii) with mourning songs

(iii) in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs

(iv) to pray for the language martyrs

(v) Various programmes

(vi) proclaimed as the International Mother Language Day by The UNESCO.

1. Dhaka Board 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

It was 4 in the afternoon. Hamid was studying (a) — the library when his cell phone rang. It was his younger sister, Runa. She said that she was standing (b) — front of (c) — shopping mall opposite Hamid’s office and asked him to meet her there as soon as possible. Hamid hurried out of (d) — library. As he went (e) — the street, he noticed that Runa was not alone. She was holding (f) — three to four years old girl (g) — hand. (h) — child was crying and Runa was trying frantically (i) — to pacify her. Some passers-by were looking (j) — them suspiciously. When he reached her, she started to explain.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 *10 = 5

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) — on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) — a lazy life. We should all (c) — up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) — hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (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 (j) — them.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Bangladesh is a low-lying country. (Change it into Interrogative) (b) Every year natural disasters visit us. (Change it into passive voice) (c) Who does not know the consequence of Tsunami? (Change it into Assertive sentence) (d) The recent flood was very devastating. (Change it into Exclamatory sentence) (e) Dhaka is the most risky city in the earthquake zone. (Change it into Positive degree)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 *10 = 5

The aim of (a) — (educate) is to make a man fully equipped to be (b) — (use) to himself and to society. A (c) — (true) educated person should be self-reliant with regard to his (d) — (person) needs. He should be well mannered, (e) — (thought), sympathetic and co-operative. He should be (f) — (truth), honest, punctual and (g) — (duty). Punctuality is a virtue that makes a nation (h) — (prosper). An educated person tries to (i) — (move) the suffering of his countrymen. He also helps others in attaining (j) — (self-reliant).

5. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Everybody wants to lead a better life, —? (b)A better life seldom comes without hard work, —? (c)  We have to work hard for this, —? (d) But most of us can hardly do the job, —? (e) Actually, life is not a bed of roses, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5*10=5

have you killed the rats said the mayor yes i have replied the paper give me the promised money how funny you are said the mayor take only fifty

Part B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, you are Samira/Shamim and you have passed B.Sc Hon’s in Chemistry. You have seen a circular for the post of Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
8. Suppose, you are Sami/Sara living in Sylhet. You went to Dhaka by train yesterday. You lost your goods while going to Dhaka. Now, write a letter to the Chief Operating Officer of Bangladesh Railway complaining about your missing goods.

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2. RAJSHAHI BOARD2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a) — important issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b) — COVID-19. Washing hands with soap is (c) — must. We have to wash hands (d) — taking meal and (e) — using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching sick members (f) — our family and pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g) — outside. Washing hands in (h) — proper wav may help us stay away from corona virus, (i) — reason is that corona virus spreads through touch. So, it is (j) — important to keep our hands clean.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Truth always (a) — in the world. Falsehood may (b) — for the time being. Those, who (c) — engaged in (d) — the truth are (e) — by the people. Those who (f) — interest in telling lies cannot (g) — in life. They may prosper seemingly. But, after all, they become really (h) —. Socrates throughout his life would preach the truth. He tried to make people (i) — what was good for them. He was troubled by the powerful people. Yet, he never (j) — teaching good things.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Only you can do the work. (Negative)

(b) No other friend is as great as books. (Superlative)

(c) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)

(d) We should be patriots. (Imperative)

(e)He called it laurel. (Passive)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Everybody knows that (a) — (smoke) is a (b) — (danger) bad habit. It is (c) — (harm) to health. It is also (d) — (cost). A (e) — (smoke) should not smoke (f) public. Smoking creates (g) — (pollute). A single puff of cigarette contains (h) — (numerable) harmful particles that cause many (i) — (respirator) diseases which are incurable. But there are many people who are (j) — (aware) of the bad effects of smoking.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) He let me do it, —?

(b) Let’s be sincere in our life, —?

(c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters, —?

(d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, —?

(e) He has to lead a miserable life, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 *10 = 5

Shoel asked Alam Friend have you ever visited the National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka Wow how Splendid it is Yes I havent yet gone there said Alam

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Mind that, you are Tamim/Tamima. Your home district is Khulna. You have recently completed MBA from Dhaka University. You have found a job advertisement in ‘The Daily Prothom Alo’ that there is a vacancy post for the position of Junior Marketing Officer in BD Textile Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are Munir/Mita, a student of Joypara High School, Manikganj. Your School has some computers for the students. But it is very sorry to say that most of the computers are out of order. So, the students cannot get proper facilities for practice. Now, write a complained letter to the Headmaster to take proper steps about this immediately. 10

3. JASHORE BOARD 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

Road accidents have recently become (a) — regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim (b) — untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (c) — the violation of traffic rules, by (d) — unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (e) — passengers and (f) — passers-by. So, in order to save us (g) — the accidents (h) — government is trying to create awareness (i) — the people and has passed strict laws (j) — the accused.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

In an educational institution teacher-students relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter. It is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) —. A student always (d) — teachers because he cannot but (e) — help from them in case of (f) — knowledge. The sensible students never (g) — their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers’ role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) The freedom fighters are considered to be the real heroes of our country. (Active)

(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative)

(c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Positive)

(d) By taking proper steps, we can improve their condition. (Negative)

(e) We must show proper respect to them. (Passive)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 * 10 = 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 to (j) — (create) our energy.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —?

(b)  We hardly forget the golden past, —?

(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —?

(d) The sweetest memories of childhood are colourful, —?

(e) Who forgets these memories, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 * 10 = 5

go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now.

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, a computer programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a C.V with a cover letter for the same. 10
8. People of all sections have to suffer a lot because of load shedding. The economic frame of the country is going to be weak for it. Now, write a complain letter to the editor of a newspaper about the problem of frequent load-shedding over the country.

4. CUMILLA BOARD 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

Travelling has (a) — great influence (b) — our minds. The human mind always craves (c) — change. There is none who does not feel a thrill of joy (d) — the new sight of experience. The traveller comes in contact (e) — various types of people. If he moves (f) — with the observant eyes, he can acquire (g) — lot of practical knowledge about men and things of (h) — world which books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us (i) — opportunity to enjoy the more enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j) — perfect man.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

You must have (a) — the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) — our national poet. He (c) — as a rebel poet as well. He (d) — in a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) — his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) — the army. After the war, he (g) — to compose poems. At that time his poems and songs (h) — people against oppression. He (i) — the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) — him for his great deeds.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)

(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)

(c) He captured a large village. (Passive)

(d) The army killed Taimur’s all soldiers. (Negative)

(e) He did not disguise himself as a rich traveller to survive. (Affirmative)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 * 10 = 5

(a) — (Forestation) means cutting down of trees (b) — (discriminately). Bangladesh is a (c) — (dense) populated country. This huge population needs more shelter, (d) — (agriculture) land, fuel and furniture etc. For all these reasons, people cut trees. Moreover, there are (e) — (honest) people who cut trees for making money (f) — (legally). The (g) — (remove) of trees causes serious damage to the soil as trees give (h) — (protect) to soil as well. The temperature will rise and it will cause greenhouse effect. One day the country will be (i) — (suitable) for living. So, tree (j) — (plant) programme should be extended throughout the country.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases, —?

(b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, —?

(c) He is to eat a balanced diet, —?

(d)  He has to take regular physical exercise, —?

(e) He must enjoy sound sleep, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 *10 = 5
7. hasan is a renowned english teacher he has been teaching in our school for the past five years he is honest and sincere he is our favourite teacher we love him much

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, you want to be a teacher and you have seen an advertisement in a newspaper. An Assistant Teacher will be appointed in Nurpur High School, Netrokona. Now, write a C.V with a cover letter for the post of an Assistant Teacher. Your C.V should not exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Mymensingh City, Mymensingh. The people of your locality suffer greatly due to insufficient water supply. Now, write a letter to the Mayor complaining about insufficient water.

5. CHATTOGRAM BOARD 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) — the harmful effect of punishment (b) — children. Child psychologists think that both (c) — physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) — child’s growth and development. It may lead (e) — fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) — child. Again, if (g) — child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) — others. So, rude (i) — behaviour gradually develops (j) — him.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Everybody (a) — that food adulteration (b) — a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) — diseases. People (d) — this kind of food (e) — victim to liver disease, cancer, kidney failure and so on. Some businessmen who are avaricious and (f) — after money only (g) — this heinous work. They (h) — on the miseries of others. They (i) — punishment. Some strict measures should be (j) — to stop this abominable task of this greedy businessmen.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)

(c) We must learn how to use computer. (Imperative)

(d) Computer helps us a lot. (Passive)

(e) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Exclamatory)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Time and tide wait for none, —?

(b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, —?

(c) None can prosper in life without utilizing time properly, —?

(d) So, everybody should realize this truth, —?

(e)Let’s make the best use of time, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler How much do you earn a year The cobbler replied laughing I never count in this way I earn barely enough to pass a day And I’m happy Are you really happy said the banker.

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Labib/Tanha, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 10
8. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for the relief goods for the affected people.

6. SYLHET BOARD 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

Friendship is (a) — great human virtue. It is (b) — love and affection between two persons. It binds more than one person (c) — good relationship and inspires each other to share (d) — joys and sorrows (e) — life. Man is (f) — social being. He cannot live alone. So, he wants (g) — company. He yearns (h) — giving and receiving love and affection. Friendship grows between the persons (i) — similar taste, feelings and thoughts. It grows out of mutual understanding and give and take. It generally grows (j) — two persons of the same age.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Communicative competence in English is urgently (a) — in our country. The present world (b) — fast and (c) — on with the advancement of technology. With a view to (d) — pace with the present world, we cannot help (e) — English. The present curriculum has (f) — learning English by (g) — the books (h) — with modern information. But readers should be (i) — to read more supplementary books. (j) — an ICT based skill can be very productive to keep pace with this advanced world.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Honesty is the best way of leading life. (Positive)

(b) This noble virtue is always appreciated. (Active)

(c) Honesty can open a door of peace before a person. (Negative)

(d) Honesty is a very important virtue. (Exclamatory)

(e) So, we should never be dishonest. (Imperative)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5* 10 = 5

Money occupies a unique position in our modern (a) — capital economy. In its (b) — absent, the whole (c) — prosper economic life would collapse like a packet of cards. Money is used as a medium of (d) — change. It promotes (e) — specialise which increases (f) product and efficiency. But money cannot buy (g) — happy. Money is a must for our life. But it is not necessary to bring happiness. Happiness is (h) — absolute a psychological thing. It is the name of a feeling. It means the (i) — content of the mind. He who has (j) — satisfy with what he has is really a happy one.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Nobody was present yesterday, —?

(b)I am an SSC examinee, —?

(c) Don’t tell a lie, —?

(d) The widower shut the door, —?

(e) The idle can do little for society, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 * 10 = 5

I said to the old man, what are you doing I am watching the boy, swimming in the pond he said How happy they are May Allah bless them let me sit by you and enjoy the scene I said.

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, you are Adib/Adiba. You got your MBA exam result last month. Recently 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 cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are Arafat/Arefa, a student of class X reading in Rajshahi High School, Rajshahi. There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the number of quality books in the library.

7. BARISHAL BOARD

2022 English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks]

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

Metro rail is (a) — mega project in the development history (b) — Bangladesh. To make traffic (c) — movement easy and smooth in the city of Dhaka, metro rail is sure to play (d) — great role. The mega city of almost two crore people is struggling badly with its narrow and (e) — over crowded roads. But metro rail is sure to come as a sigh of relief. With its (f) — uninterrupted movement, it will carry sixty thousand passengers per hour (g) — both ends. 16th December, 2022 is going to be (h) — unforgettable day for (i) — dwellers of Dhaka city. (j) — this day, the red and green coloured coaches of metro rail will take the passengers to their destinations with ease and comfort.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

1st January (a) — now as the book festival in Bangladesh. On this day, students (b) — in school and madrashas get new text books free of cost. Books (c) — the most important teaching aids for the students. If students (d) — books in time, their academic progress will be greatly hampered. So, the present government (e) — this epoch-making programme. This programme will undoubtedly play a vital role in (f) — the standard of education. By getting books on this day, students can start (g) — their preparation from the very beginning of the academic year. Guardians of the students also become happy to (h) — new books in the hands of their children. So, this programme should be (i) — for building an educated nation. The people of Bangladesh (j) — ever grateful to the present government for taking this noble initiative.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Flower cultivation is very profitable now. (Exclamatory)

(b) Many people cultivate flowers for earning money. (Passive)

(c) At present, there is a great demand of flowers. (Interrogative)

(d)Everybody becomes glad to get flowers. (Negative)

(e) In some cases, flowers are more welcoming than any other gift. (Positive)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Mango is a very popular fruit in Bangladesh. This (a) — (season) fruit is very tasty and juicy. There are (b) — (vary)types of mangoes. Among these, Himshagor and Amropali are (c) know. Mango is (d) favour to most of the people. Actually, there is (e) — (hard)any person who does not like mango. Most of the (f) — (ripe)mangoes are sour. But, they become sweet and tasty when they are ripe. Mango cultivation is very (g) — (profit)in Bangladesh. But all areas are not (h) — (suit) for mango cultivation. It is widely cultivated in Rajshahi, Chapai Nawabgonj and Satkhira districts. Mango farmers (i) — (come)very glad when the production is huge. They dream of improving their (j) — (economy) condition by selling their mangoes at a good price.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Truthfulness is a great virtue, —?

(b) Nothing is better than this quality, —?

(c) Everybody loves a truthful man, —?

(d) Follow the footprints of truthful persons, —?

(e) Let us try to be truthful, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 * 10 = 5

my mother said to me where are you going i am going to school said i did you go to school yesterday

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. You have passed HSC and got a diploma on computer operating. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Daily Star” that the National ICT Research Center is going to appoint a Computer Operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa. You read in Kazirbag School, Noakhali. There is a big library in your school. But the collection of books and sitting arrangements are not satisfactory. Now, write a complaint letter to your Head Master abour this matter.

8. DINAJPUR BOARD 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks] 1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5 Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a) — many problems. The use of poly bags is very dreadful. Recently it has become (b) — great threat (c) — our environment. (d) — used poly bags block the drainage system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e) — the towns and the cities go under (f) — dirty water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g) — fertility of our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h) — poly bags. Yet some greedy and (i) — dishonest businessmen are producing the bags (j) — their own interest.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Social value denotes customs, beliefs, social practices and norms. Besides, social value (a) — to the mode of manners and the way of behaviour. Social value is (b) — as the picture of the culture of a nation. It (c) — a great educative value in our life. In the past people were very much conscious of (d) — social values. Dishonesty, cruelty, misconduct, untruthfulness, rude behaviour etc. were strongly hated and (e) — in the society. At present our social value (f) — in a great threat. Young people (g) — due respect to their elders. They are seen (h) — in different types of anti-social activities. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (i) —. It is high time we (j) — social awareness about social values.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) The government has almost completed the construction of the Padma Bridge. (Passive)

(b) This is the largest bridge of Bangladesh. (Comparative degree)

(c) The countrymen will be very happy when it will be opened for use. (Exclamatory)

(d) It is a mega project. (Negative)

(e) We should go to visit it. (Imperative)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 * 10 = 5

The nature of a 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 child’s wellbeing.

5. Make tag questions of these 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, there is no alternative to industry, —?

(e) Let us try to be industrious, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 * 10 = 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

 Part-B: Composition [20 Marks]

7. Suppose, you are Jamil/Jamila and you have completed your honours and masters degrees in English and you are looking for a job. Recently you have seen an advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher in English at Balaka Model High School, Dhaka. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
8. Imagine, you are Helal/Helena, a student of class 9 of Rupali Public School, Tangail. Your school has a big library, but the collection of books and sitting arrangement are not satisfactory. Now, write a complaint letter to your Head Master to solve the problem. 10

9. MYMENSINGH BOARD 2022

English (Compulsory)– Second Paper

Time: 2 hours 

Full marks: 50 [N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]

Part-A: Grammar [30 Marks] 1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5 * 10 = 5

A national flag is (a) — matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b) — world has a national flag (c) — its own. As (d) — independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) — symbol of independence, (f) — sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in (g) — flag indicates (h) — martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) — the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j) — honour.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5  10 = 5

Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) — intercommunication. It (b) — our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c)  smaller due to the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) —— its users watch TV, and, use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedln etc. We (e) — almost everything by using various mobile apps. We can check mails and (f) — the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) — noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h) — dependent on it greatly. It has played a vital role in (i) — online education. But excessive use of it causes unpredictable health hazards. So, we (j) — it excessively.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)

(b) In fact, it is a blessing of science. (Make it negative without changing the original meaning)

(c) It has facilitated the world very greatly. (Make it exclamatory)

(d) Moreover, it has lessened our workloads. (Make it passive)

(e) So, we should use it in our everyday life. (Make it imperative)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5 *10 = 5

Health is wealth. To keep in good health, we have to follow many things. Physical exercise is one of them. It increases our appetite and improves (a) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (b) — (digest), he should take physical exercise. Proper (c) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (e) — (circulate). Our anti-bodies will be (f) — (act) if our blood circulation is (g) — (normal). (h) — (proper) blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) — (predictable) physical problems. So, we must take physical exercise for the (j) — (improve) of blood circulation.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 * 5 = 5

(a) Reading books is a good habit, —?

(b) One should read books to acquire knowledge, —?

(c) Reading books never goes in vain, —?

(d) There is a saying, “The more you read, the more you learn”, —?

(e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5 * 10 = 5

Monira said to Protiva How does the question seem to you Have you got everything common. No one item is uncommon to me. What about you said Protiva. Im in the same position like you replied Monira.

Part-B: Composition [20 Marks] 7. Suppose, you are Kabir/Kabita. You have passed the HSC this year. You have found a vacancy advertisement published in “The Daily Ittefaq” for the post of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10

8. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida of class X of Raipura Adarsha High School, Raipura, Narsingdi. You have a canteen in your school. But the quality of foods is not good and healthy. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster about it.