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SSC English First Paper Model Question- 12

English First paper

Total Marks - 100

Time : 3 Hours

Part - A Reading - 70 Marks

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.    

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

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

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

(a)          Social network services are ¾¾.

i.   family based                  ii. web based                     iii. relation based             iv. individual based

(b)          This passage highlights the importance of ¾¾.

i.   electronic media                                                            ii. information technology

iii. social networking services                                     iv. completing education

(c)          ¾¾ are sharing interests through internet.

i.   Only students                                                               ii. People of the world

iii. Only  the rich people                                                  iv. A privileged few

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

i.   All people of the world live  in village                      ii. Village people have every facility of the world

iii.   None lives in cities

iv.   Internet and social media have brought the world closer

(e)          internet increases ¾¾.

i.   relative relation               ii. family relation                iii. social relation                iv. human relation

(f)           The word 'protection' means ¾¾.

i.   adapt                                ii. guard                              iii. alter                                iv. adjust

(g)          The word 'Viewer' refers to ¾¾.

i.   listener                               ii. diplomate                         iii. spectator                         iv. vision

2.      Answer the following questions.                                                                                     2 ´ 5 = 10

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

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

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

(d)                  How do social networks work?

(e)                   Why are social networks expanding so fast?

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

Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in  rivers, lakes and  sea. This means there is less food  and  oxygen  available for fish. It   also means the fish may not grow fully and may  have  fewer  fish  fries.  Some  fishes  will  become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degree Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure  on  fish  population.  Fishes  are  one  of  the  world‖s  most  valuable  biological  assests.  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.                                                                                                 [Unit-5;  Lesson-4(C)]

u   Global warming raises the stress on fish population. Fish population is severely affected (a) ¾¾ to global warming. For want of food and oxygen some (b) ¾¾ of fish may be (c) ¾¾ one day. To stop global warming, we have to convince people not to (d) ¾¾ greenhouse gas. Otherwise many people have to (t) ¾¾ poverty and hunger.

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

Charles Babbage was an English mathematician. He was also a mechanical engineer who is best known  for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred to Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was the top mathematician

there. He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1816. From 1828 to 1839 Babbage was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today's computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871.

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

Charles Babbage
Speciality	The master brain of inventing computer
Best known	The inventor of the first mechanical computer
Who/What	Event	Place	Year/Time	Contribution
Charles Babbage	was born	London	(i) ¾¾
He	was elected a fellow	(ii) ¾¾	in 1816
He	(iii) ¾¾		in 1814
His contribution			in 1822	(iv) ¾¾
Death			(v) ¾¾

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

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

Column 'A'	Column 'B'	Column 'C'
(a)                  Price hike has added (b)                 Price hike is caused by (c)                  The vast majority are hard hit (d)                 It is very difficult (e)                  Price hike	i.           short supply of commodities ii.         leads to iii.       for the fixed income group of people iv.       a new dimension v.         by the hike in prices	i.           widespread corruption and moral degradation. ii.         to the problems of Bangladesh. iii.       of daily necessities. iv.       to meet up the excessive load. v.         and inflation.

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

(a)                   Penicillin is the life saving medicine.

(b)                  He passed his boyhood with his parents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10)

(a) How does "O Me! O Life!" reflect Whitman’s perspective on self-expression?

(b) Why does the poem "Books" call books treasures?

(c) What message does "Two Mothers Remembered" convey about caregiving?

(d) How does "The Sands of Dee" explore the relationship between humans and nature?

(e) Why does the poet ask time to "stay just for a day" in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"?

(f) What does the phrase "promises to keep" signify in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?

(g) What does "Solitude" suggest about human selfishness?

9.Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10

(a) How does the story Mr. Moti explore themes of loss and growing up through Ameen’s experiences?

(b) How does Sonabhan treat her ducks and chickens in Mr. Moti, and what does it reveal about her personality?

(c) What role does Rosamond’s mother play in The Purple Jar, and how does she try to guide her daughter?

(d) What motivated Shylock to create the bond with Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this reveal about his character?

(e) Why does Bassanio seek Antonio’s help at the beginning of The Merchant of Venice, and how does this reflect their friendship?

(f) Who told Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour, and how was the news delivered?

(g) Why was Mrs. Mallard treated gently when she was informed about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour?

(h) How did the author feel when the storm was over in The Great Derangement, and how did it change their perspective?

Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks)

10.      Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story : 15

Once there lived a King in an island. There were green trees everywhere in  the  island.  The  King decided to build a magnificent palace in the island. So he ordered  his  men to cut down all the trees.  Some opposed the King's idea but he did not pay .....

11.    Suppose, you are Sostika/Anu and your friend's name is Tanzima/Khalid. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the severe impact of dengue fever.                                                                                  15

Key

1.    (a) ii. web based (b) iii. social networking services (c) ii. People of the world (d) iv. Internet and social

media have brought the world closer (e) iii. social relation (f) ii. guard (g) iii. spectator

2.    (a) Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are some widely used social networking sites.

(b)        Social netowrks provide ways for the users to interact through the internet where individuals can create profiles, connect with others, share content, and communicate through various features like messaging, commenting, and video calls.

(c)        The users of social networking sites feel like they live in a global village when they connect with people from around the world., share diverse perspectives, and engage in conversations transcending geographical boundaries.

(d)        Social networks work by allowing users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content over the internet. Users can communicate through messaging, posting, commenting, and liking each others content.

(e)        The social networks are expanding so fast as most of them are cost free and complexity free.

3.    (a) due (b) varieties (c) extinct (d) produce (e) suffer

4.    (i) 1791 (ii) the royal society (iii) received an honourary degree (iv) inventing the first mechanical

computer (v) 1871

5.    Charles Babbage was a mathematician, philosopher and inventor. He is considered the pioneer of the invention of computer. He first originated the concept of computer. He invented a machine which could solve complicated problems. In later years, his machine developed into computer. He was extra-ordinary for having vast knowledge in Mathematics. This great philosopher passed away on 18 October 1871 in London.

6.  (a) Price hike has added a new dimension to the problems of Bangladesh.

(b) Price hike is caused by short supply of commodities and inflation.

(c) The vast majority are hard hit by the hike in prices of daily necessities.

(d) It is very difficult for the fixed income group of people to meet up the excessive load.

(e) Price hike leads to widespread corruption and moral degradation.

7.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
a	c	g	d	b	h	e	f

Penicillin is the life saving medicine. It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. He was born in a poor family in Scotland. He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. He passed his boyhood with his parents. Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study.