Fill in the Blanks (English 1st - Q 3) Suggestion for SSC 2027

Most Important Fill in the Blanks for English 1^st Paper  Question No. 3 for SSC - 2027

Rank	Passage Topic & Beginning Hints / Source Lesson	Board Exam Appearances [Total Qty]	2025 Test Qty
1	Fish Population & Global Warming (Fish population is in serious danger/at risk...) ✪✪	JB-25, 24; CumB-24, 20; DinB-24; BarB-22; DhkB-20; CtgB-20; SylB-20; MymB-20; AllB-18 [11]	3
2	Importance of English (Today there are many jobs where you need English...) ✪✪	MymB-25, 22; DhkB-24; DinB-22; CumB-19 [5]	1
3	Air & Soil Pollution (Air pollution comes from... / Bangladesh is now apparently...) [Unit 2, Lesson 2B] ✪✪✪	DhkB-25, 22; MymB-23; RajB-23; CumB-22 [5]	5
4	Independence Day (26 March) (26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival...) ✪✪	CtgB-23, 22, 19; DinB-19 [4]	—
5	Climate Change & CO2 (Humans can neither change the Sun's radiation... / As human beings...) [Unit 2, Lesson 3A] ✪✪✪	MymB-24; DinB-23; SylB-19; JB-19 [4]	3
6	The Internet & Social Media (The Internet technology has helped design...)	RajB-25; CtgB-24; DinB-20 [3]	1
7	May Day (May Day or International Workers' Day is observed...) [Unit 3, Lesson 2] ✪✪	CumB-25; JB-22; SylB-22 [3]	1
8	Lipi's Story (Lipi, a 14 years old girl...) ✪✪	CtgB-25; DhkB-23; JB-23 [3]	—
9	Language Movement (21 February) (21 February is a memorable day... / 21 February is observed...) ✪✪	BarB-24; CumB-23; RajB-20 [3]	—
10	Zainul Abedin (The Pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin...) ✪✪✪	BarB-25, 20; DhkB-19 [3]	—
11	Pritilata Waddedar (Pritilata Waddedar was born in Chattogram...) [Unit 10, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪	SylB-24; BarB-23 [2]	7
12	Yoga & Health (Yoga is a kind of posture and breathing exercise...) [Unit 3, Lesson 1] ✪✪✪	SylB-25 [1]	2
13	Water Pollution (Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers...)	DinB-25 [1]	—
14	Hydrogen as Renewable Energy (Scientists have identified Hydrogen...) ✪✪✪	RajB-24 [1]	—
15	APJ Abdul Kalam's Speech (In a speech at the 90th science congress...) ✪✪✪	SylB-23 [1]	—
16	Energy Sources (Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum...) ✪✪✪	RajB-22 [1]	—
17	Returning to Roots (Mainul Islam) (Many people go to cities and forget their roots...) ✪✪✪	JB-20 [1]	—
18	Civic Responsibility (A responsibility is a duty or an obligation...) ✪✪✪	RajB-19 [1]	—
19	Mother Teresa (Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of...) ✪✪	BarB-19 [1]	—
20	Managing Loneliness (Just as the cause of loneliness... / Loneliness is a feeling...) [Unit 13, Lesson 1B] ✪✪✪	—	7
21	Saving the Planet / Environmental Action (Everyone must play a part... / LET'S SAVE...) [Unit 2, Lesson 5B] ✪✪✪	—	5
22	Meherjan's Slum Life (Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajganj Town Protection...) [Unit 2, Lesson 1A] ✪✪✪	—	5
23	The Maldives (The Maldives is famous as a tourist destination...) [Unit 6, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪	—	4
24	Air Pollution Sources (Among the most significant sources of indoor air pollution...) [Unit 2, Lesson 2B] ✪✪✪	—	3
25	Zahir Raihan (Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film makers...) [Unit 10, Lesson 4B] ✪✪✪	—	3
26	Bhutan: Jewel of the East (Bhutan is called the Jewel of the Eastern Himalayas...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪✪	—	3
27	Graffiti Art (In recent times, graffiti has become a powerful expression...) [Unit 16] ✪✪✪	—	2
28	History of Maldives (People have been living on the islands of Maldives for nearly 3000 years...) [Unit 6, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪	—	2
29	Meherjan's Past (Not long ago Meherjan had everything...) [Unit 2, Lesson 1A] ✪✪✪	—	2
30	Olympic Legends (The Olympics have many memorable moments / Michael Phelps...) [Unit 3, Lesson 2B] ✪✪✪	—	2
31	Nature of Bhutan (Pure mountain air, crystal clear water...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪✪	—	2
32	Indian Culture & History (The culture of India is / India is a land of ancient civilization...) [Unit 6, Lesson 4A] ✪✪✪	—	2
33	Portfolio Career (Information and communication revolutions... portfolio career...) [Unit 4] ✪✪✪	—	1
34	Geography of Maldives (The republic of Maldives is an island country...) [Unit 6, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪	—	1
35	Bhutan's Government & Nature (The Government of Bhutan has taken a number of steps...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪✪	—	1
36	Festivals of Bhutan (Different Festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪	—	1
37	Demographics of Loneliness (There are various demographic factors...) [Unit 13, Lesson 1B] ✪✪✪	—	1
38	Universal Loneliness (Loneliness is a universal emotion...) [Unit 13, Lesson 1B] ✪✪✪	—	1
39	The Story of an Hour (Josephine was kneeling before the closed door...) [Unit 13, Lesson 3A / 4] ✪✪✪	—	1
40	Inclusivity (A strong sense of inclusivity was...) [Unit 16] ✪✪✪	—	1
41	Sonabhan & The Rooster (A warning comes from old Chowkidar's young wife...) [Unit 1, Lesson 1] ✪✪✪	—	1
42	Shyam from Magura (Hi, I'm Shyam. I'm from Magura. I love games and sports...) [Unit 3, Lesson 1] ✪✪	—	1

1. Fish Population & Global Warming

Passage Text: 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 offspring’s. 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 green house gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Dhaka Board-2020: It is (a) — from the passage that global warming is (b) — great threat for fish population. (c) — global warming, food production and oxygen (d) — in water decreases. As a result, some fish may be extinct (e) —.

• Cumilla Board-2020: The temperature rise of water in rivers, lakes and' seas has (a) — the scarcity of food and oxygen for fish. As a result the (b) — and reproduction of fishes is being hampered. If temperature rise goes on in this rate it will cause the (c) — of some fishes. If this happens, people (d) — on fish as the main source of protein will suffer a lot. A possible solution to this problem is the (e) — — of greenhouse gas emission.

• Chattogram Board-2020: Water is the most (a) — place for fish. But now-a-days, this (b) — place of the fish is not safe for them (c) — of climate change and many other reasons. All these reasons along with climate change are creating a great threat and pressure on fish population. It is high time we (d) — pragmatic steps to save the fishes from (e) —.

• Sylhet Board-2020: Fish population is not free from the (a) — of climate change. Because of climate change the water temperature will increase causing the (b) — of food and oxygen for fish. As a (c) — of this fishes will lose their-breeding capacity. Some of the fishes are on the (d) — of extinction. Climate change will (e) — the pressure of fish population.

• Mymensingh Board-2020: Global warming raises the stress on fish population. Fish is one of the most (a) — assets. Many people of the world eat fish as their main source of protein. Many people also earn their (b) — by fishing. But they are not free from danger. Global warming is the major (c) — for their extinction. Climate change bears a great effect on their lives. If global warming cannot be (d) — the full growth of fish will be hindered. Even they won't be (e) — to produce.

• SSC Examination 2018: The temperature rise of water in rivers, lakes and seas has (a) — in the scarcity of food and oxygen for fish. As a result, the (b) — and reproduction of fishes is being hampered. If temperature rise goes on in this rate, it will cause the (c) — of some fishes. If this happens people (d) — on fish as the main source of protein will suffer a lot. A possible solution to this problem is the (e) — of greenhouse gas emission.

• Extra Question (ii): Global warming (a) — the rise of temperature of water sources too. This sudden rise in temperature (b) — upon the fish population seriously. Increased temperature (c) the amount of oxygen and food of the fish population. Some species of fishes are about to be (d) —. If this (e) — people dependent on fish will face hunger and poverty.

• Extra Question (iii): Danger of fish population has been (a) — within the passage. Due to temperature rise (b) —water temperature is (c) — rising. As a result, (d) — of food and oxygen in water (e) — decreasing.

• Extra Question (iv): A survey shows that a major number of people entirely (a) — on fish as it is the (b) — source of protein. But this species of creature is severely affected by global (c) —Fishes are one of the world's most valuable (d) — assets, In case of failure to preserve fish from greenhouse effect, the people dependent on fish are sure to suffer from (e) —and poverty.

• Extra Question (vi): There is no denying the fact that almost hair of the world's population depends of fish. It supplies their (a) — for protein. A large number of people also earn their (b) — by fishing global warming is (c) — this biological asset. As a result, people depending on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty. So it is high time we (d) — the greenhouse gas emissions to (e) —fish population from extinction.

• Extra Question (vii): It is of importance to (a) — that fish popular is in serious danger for global warming. Cher change is increasing the water temperature watery places (b) — means there is less food oxygen available for fish. It also has an impact on fish (c) — and production. Again temperature rise in water is (d) — the extinction of some species of fish. Of all the most biological assets of the world, fishes are a (e) — one.

• Extra Question (viii): Fish population is severely (a) —due to global warming. For want of food and oxygen sore (b) — of fish may be (c) — one day. To stop global warming, we have to make people understand not to (d) — greenhouse gas or many people have to (e) — poverty and hunger.

• Extra Question (ix): Fish is of great use to human health. It is regarded as a safe source of (a) — and it supplies more than sixty percent protein demand (b) — for human body. But this invaluable (c) — is now in extinction. Global warming is mainly (d) — for it. For the increase of temperature, the (e) — places become seriously inconvenient.

Answers for Passage 1:

• Dhaka Board-2020: (a) learnt/ known/ clear (b) a (c) For/ Due to/ Because of (d) supply/ availability (e) soon/ forever

• Cumilla Board-2020: (a) created (b) growth (c) extinction (d) depending/ relying (e) reduction/ decrease

• Chattogram Board-2020: (a) suitable (b) living (c) because (d) took (e) danger/ extinction

• Sylhet Board-2020: (a) consequence/ effect/ dangers (b) decrease/ reduction/ shortage (c) result/ consequence (d) face/ verge/ brink (e) increase/ augment/ add to

• Mymensingh Board-2020: (a) important/ valuable/ useful (b) living/ livelihood (c) cause (d) controlled/ checked (e) able

• SSC Examination 2018: (a) resulted (b) growth (c) extinction (d) relying (e) reducing/ reduction

• Extra (ii): (a) means/indicates (b) tells/ influences / affects (c) decreases (d) abolished/ lost (e) happens/ occurs / continues

• Extra (iii): (a) dealt (b) day by day (c) also (d) amount (e) is

• Extra (iv): (a) depend/rely (b) main/great/chief (c) warming (d) biological (e) hunger

• Extra (vi): (a) need/ necessity (b) livelihood (c) destroying/ ruining (d) reduced/minimized (e) protect/save

• Extra (vii): (a) address (b) which (c) population (d) causing (e) common

• Extra (viii): (a) in danger (b) kinds/types (c) extinct (d) emit (e) suffer from

• Extra (ix): (a) protein (b) essential (c) asset (d) responsible (e) breeding

2. Importance of English

Passage Text: "Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transport. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. So, we can comunicate 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 speak 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. Arid that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths."

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question 1: A common language is necessary for (a) – communication. For many (b) – English has achieved the prestige of being that language. It helps to get good jobs and (c) -- better salaries. It can help us communicate with others. So we all should learn English for the improvement of P our (d) – career. It also helps (e) –unemployment problem.

• Cumilla Board 2019: Globalization has made the world smaller and so it requires a (a) — language for international communication. The lingua franca of the world is (b) — English provides us with the (c) — to pursue a good job. Being a densely (d) — country, Bangaldesh is cursed with unemployment. Proficiency in English may help (e) — unemployment problem and bring economic development.

• Extra Question (i): Man has (a) – distance by (b) – of speedy transportation. So, in this era of globalization, the world has become a (c) -- village. And English has made it easier. Having a good (d) --English plays a (e) --role to get a lucrative job as well.

• Extra Question (ii): English is a common language through which you can (a) -- your ideas and views (b) -- people all over the world. English is very essential in (c) -- of Bangladesh. We should try our level best to (d) -- this language with a view to having a good job within and (e) -- the country.

• Extra Question (iii): A common language is essential for (a) – communication. For many reasons English has achieved the (b) – of being that language. It helps to get good jobs and to (c)-- better salaries. It can help us to communicate with others. So, we all should learn English for the (d) -- of our personal career. It also helps (e) – our unemployment problem.

• Extra Question (iv): The world is becoming smaller day by day. Now, we can (a) -- 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 (b) – English has made this communication much easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to keep in (c) -- with them, we is that need a common language. English common language, no doubt. So by (d) -- English, we can have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is (e) – good news for millions of our unemployed youths.

Answers for Passage 2:

• Main Question 1: (a) global/international (b) reasons (c) earn/have (d) professional (e) reducing

• Cumilla Board 2019: (a) common (b) English (c) opportunity (d) populated (e) removing/eradicating/ alleviating/ lessening

• Extra (i): (a) shortened (b) means (c) global (d) command (e) vital

• Extra (ii): (a) share (b) with (c) case (d) learn (e) outside

• Extra (iii): (a) global/international (b) prestige/status (c) get, have (d) flourishment (e) solving

• Extra (iv): (a) make (b) ease (c) contact/touch (d) learning, knowing (e) a

3. Air & Soil Pollution

Passage Text: Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh, poisonous exhaust 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 minimise 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.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question 1 (Unit-2, Lesson-2): Air pollution (a) ______ the ways in which the air is polluted. Air is the most important (b) ______ of human environment. Man cannot live a single (c) ______ without air. But we do not think that it is (d) ______ who pollute this most vital substance. It is (e) ______ in many ways.

• Main Question 2 (Unit-2, Lesson-2): Among all the elements of the environment, air is the most important one. We cannot (a) ______ a single moment without it. Unfortunately, this vital element is continuously (b) ______ polluted in many ways. Our (c) ______ activities are mainly responsible for it. So, the (d) ______ of air pollution is a must for our own existence. We should also (e) ______ environment-friendly activities for decreasing air pollution.

• Main Question 3: Air is the most important (a) ------ of human environment. Man cannot (b) ------ a single moment without air. But we do not think that it is we who (c) ------ this most vital element. For the (d) ------ of air pollution we should avoid the use of vehicles older than 20 years. People can be (e) – to use CNG or LPG for fuelling their cars. Thus air pollution can be controlled to some extent.

• Extra Question: Industrial plants, Brick kilns and old vehicles (a) ------ off poisonous gases and they pollute air. To get rid (b) __air pollution we should lessen the use of motor vehicles. Besides, proper use of lubricants may (c) ----- minimize the amount of emission and pollutants. Moreover, cars should be run (d)---- CNG or LPG. Lastly, hazardous industries may be shifted to (e) -- places.

Answers for Passage 3:

• Main Question 1: (a) means/indicates (b) element (c) moment (d) we (e) polluted

• Main Question 2: (a) live (b) getting (c) careless/unwise (d) reduction/minimization (e) do/practise/promote

• Main Question 3: (a) element (b) live (c) are polluting (d) reduction (e) advised

• Extra Question: (a) give (b) of (c) also (d) on (e) unpopulated

4. Independence Day (26 March)

Passage Text: 26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with 31gunshots. 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 diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organizations, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are several cultural programmes throughout the day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Dinajpur Board 2019: Independence day is the biggest festival in our country. The day is observed throughout the country in a befitting (a) — , The (b) — of the Independence Day begins with 31 gunshots. People from all walks of life (c) — to the National Mausoleum to pay their respect by offering (d) —. Several cultural programmes are also (e) — to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons for the independence of the country.

• Chattogram Board 2019: 26 March is a (a) — day for the people of Bangladesh. On this day, our (b) — war began. The heroic sons of our country sacrificed their (c) — , So, the whole nation (d) — the day every year to (e) — respect to the martyrs.

• Main Question 3: 26 March is a red letter day in our national (a) --. It is our Independence Day. This is a day to (b) -- why and how Bangladesh is created. The birth of Bangladesh was not easy. Our heroic people protested (c) -- the evil motive and plan of the Pakistani rulers. Conscious people of our country (d) -- against Pak rulers in 1952, '62, '68, '69 and finally in 1971. So 1971 was the (e)-- of the previous movements.

• Extra Question (i): 26 March is a (a) -- letter day for the people of Bangladesh. On this day, our (b) – War began. The heroic sons of our country (c) -- their lives. So, the whole nation (d) -- the day every year to (e) -- respect to the martyrs.

• Extra Question (ii): Independence Day is one of the most (a) -- festivals in our country. The day is observed (b) -- the country in a befitting manner. The (c) -- of Independence Day begins with 31 gunshots. People from all walks of life go to the National Memorial to (d) -- their tribute by offering floral wreaths. Several cultural programmes are also (e) -- to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons for the independence of the country.

• Extra Question (iii): Independence Day is the biggest festival in our country. The day is observed throughout the of country in a befitting (a) --.The (b) – is on this drained of Independence Day begins with 31 gunshots People from all walks of life (c) – to the National Mausoleum to pay their respect by offering for (d) --. Several cultural programs are also (e)-- to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our hero sons for the independence of the country.

• Extra Question (iv): March 26 is a (a) -- day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, Bangabandhu Sherk Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation (b) -- the independence of Bangladesh. Every year (c) -- Independence Day in a befitting (d) -- this day the national flag is (e) -- in an important places and offices.

• Extra Question (v): 26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state (a) -- This day bears a great (b) – for the Bangalee nation. On this day we place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar People from all walks of life also (c) – there with rallies and processions. The educational institutions also (d) -- their individual programmers. On this day early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum. This day is a (e) -- day in history.

• Extra Question (vi): 26 March is a (a) -- letter day in the history of our life. On this (b) day in 1971 OUT independence was declared. People from all walks of life went to the battlefield to (c) -- away our long--cherished independence. Thirty lakh people (d) -- down their lives in the battlefield. Besides, two lakh women had to lose this chastity to buy our independence. Those who sacrificed their life, honor and happiness for the sake of our independence will remain ever (e) -- in our heart for good.

Answers for Passage 4:

• Dinajpur Board 2019: (a) manner (b) celebration (c) go (d) floral wreaths (e) organised

• Chattogram Board 2019: (a) significant/ festive/memorable (b) liberation (c) lives (d) celebrates (e) show

• Main Question 3: (a) history (b) recall/remember (c) against (d) moved / struggled/rose (e) culmination

• Extra (i): (a) red (b) Liberation (c) sacrificed (d) observes (e) show

• Extra (ii): (a) important (b) throughout (c) celebration (d) pay (e) arranged/held

• Extra (iii): (a) way/ manner (b) celebration (c) go (d) wreath (e) held/ arranged

• Extra (iv): (a) memorable (b) declared (c) observe/celebrate (d) manner (e) hoisted

• Extra (v): (a) festival (b) significance (c) go (d) hold (e) memorable

• Extra (vi): (a) red (b) remarkable significant (c) snatch (d) laid (e) fresh

5. Climate Change & CO2

Passage Text: 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 greenhouse 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 help 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 worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation which means cutting down trees.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question 1 (Unit-2, Lesson-3): The burning of fossil fuels is (a) ______ for the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. To run factories, energy is required and the (b) ______ of coal produces energy. Mineral oil and natural gas are (c) ______ sources of energy. They are (d) ______ to heat houses, run cars and to produce electricity. When fossil raw material is burned, it (e) ______ carbon dioxide into air.

• Jashore Board 2019: It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond humans' control, yet he can (a) — some aspects like the greenhouse effect by his wise activities. Carbon dioxide is the main (b) — of it. Carbon dioxide is being (c) — in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, industrial activities have given rise to many factories where coal is (d) — for energy. Moreover mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e) —.

• Sylhet Board 2019: There are several reasons why the carbon dioxide concentration has been (a) — , in the atmosphere. Our mills and factories burn coal, mineral oil, natural gas etc. with a view to (b) — energy, we also burn these materials to (c) — our everyday needs. But for our own safety, we have to encourage (d) —. Otherwise, our existence on earth will be at (e) —.

• Main Question 4: Man is (a) —to change the sun's radiation or the earth's orbit around the sun. But it is not (b) — for him to control greenhouse gases. Man is (c)—responsible for the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Various kinds of fossil fuels (d) — carbon dioxide into the air and consequently the greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere. And the increased (e) —of greenhouse gases creates negative impact on the atmosphere.

• Extra Question (i): It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond humans' control, yet he can (a) —some aspects like the greenhouse effect by his wise activities, Carbon dioxide is the main (b) —of it. Carbon dioxide is being (c) — in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, industrial activities have given rise to many factories where coal is (d) — for energy. Moreover, mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e) —.

• Extra Question (ii): Human beings are (a) —responsible for climate change. They are (b) —the environment by (c) — greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, CFC etc. Combustion of coal, burning of fossil fuels, deforestation are the (d) —Causes of pollution. Climate change (e) — natural disasters.

• Extra Question (iii): Man has no (a)—to change the sun's radiation or the earth’s orbit around the sun. But he can (b) —the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Man is (c) — for the rise in carbon dioxide. The burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Various kinds of (d) — men like coal, mineral oil and natural gas are burnt for various purposes which release carbon dioxide into the air. So it is very clear that (e) — are generating more and more greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide.

• Extra Question (iv): Ours is an age of industrialization. So we have been running (a) — large scale industrial settlements for long since and for which we are to (b) — mineral oil and coal. Fossil fuels, after being burnt, (c)—CFC and other health hazardous gases. The ultimate result of this (d) — act leads us to destruction. Let us save our globe for our own (e) —.

• Extra Question (v): Humans are (a) — for the increasing amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the (b) — Coal, mineral oil and gas are burned to get (c) — But all these things being burnt release carbon dioxide into the air. Moreover, people cut the forests (d) —absorb carbon dioxide and supply (e) —.

• Extra Question (vi): The concentration of carbon dioxide is the main reason of greenhouse effect. This carbon dioxide is mainly (a) —from the burning of fossil fuels. Indeed, burning coal emits the (b) amount of CO2 in the industries. Apart from these, (c) — is another reason of greenhouse effect. This loss causes (d) — crisis. That is, we are strengthening the carbon dioxide concentration and (e) — the oxygen observation by deforestation.

• Extra Question (vii): Human beings are (a) — for the huge amount of the greenhouse gases and its (b) — on the atmosphere. Coal, mineral oil and gas are (c) — to get energy. But all these things being burnt release carbon dioxide into the air. Moreover, people cut the forests which (d) — carbon dioxide and (e) — oxygen.

Answers for Passage 5:

• Main Question 1: (a) responsible (b) burning/ combustion (c) two/ popular/ common (d) used (e) releases

• Jashore Board 2019: (a) control (b) cause (c) concentrated/accumulated (d) required (e) activities

• Sylhet Board 2019: (a) rising/increasing (b) producing/ generating (c) meet (d) afforestation (e) risk

• Main Question 4: (a) unable (b) impossible (c) mainly (d) increase generate/release (e) amount

• Extra (i): (a) check/control (b) cause (c) increased (d) burnt (e) purposes/tasks/works

• Extra (ii): (a) highly (b) polluting (c) increasing (d) major main (e) brings

• Extra (iii): (a) capacity/ability/ power (b) control (c) responsible (d) energy/materials/things (e) humans

• Extra (iv): (a) after (b) burn (c) produce (d) dangerous (e) sake

• Extra (v): (a) responsible (b) environment (c) energy (d) that (e) oxygen

• Extra (vi): (a originated (b) highest (c) deforestation (d) huge/ great (e) decreasing

• Extra (vii): (a) responsible (b) effect (c) burnt (d) take receive (e) produce/ give

6. The Internet & Social Media

Passage Text: 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 sharing interests and activities across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet service provider. Secondly, we can make our personal profile public before the entire online community. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. 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.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Dinajpur Board-2020: The social networking 'services are expanding so fast because (a) — are cheap. Facebook is one of the most popular social network (b) —. There are also other network services (c) — Google, Twitter, LinkedIn. Social network services are based on (d) — . Users communicate with others through the Internet. These services (e) — made the world very small and people now feel that they are now a part of a single global village.

• Main Question (Passage 33): With the blessing of the internet technology, a good number of websites (a) - to facilitate social Relations among people around the world. These websites (b) social networking services or Social networks. Paying a very little to the internet service provider, anyone (c) -- interests And activities across the borders. There are a: number of reasons behind so quick a/an (d) -- Of the social networking services. The main reason is that most of the social services are cost-free. Anyone (e) — them free, paying a very Little to the internet service provider.

• Extra Question (i): Internet is a (a) -- of modern science and Technology. There are many advantages to have a good number of websites. They are (b) -- as social networking services, for example- Twitter, Google, Facebook etc. They are (c) --. They. Provide ways for the users to interact through (d) — these services make it possible to connect people (e) -- their interests and activities across The border.

• Extra Question (ii): With the advancement of internet technology, it (a) - to develop a lot of websites. These websites (b) - social networking services or social networks. These websites (c) - to promo relations among people around the world using these websites we can (d) Our making our personal profile public beer online users. We can also know abs people's profile and make a le) - of friends. An also know about other.

• Extra Question (iii): Facebook is the most (a) – social networking service. There are also other network services like Google, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Social network services are based on websites. Users communicate with others (b) — the Internet. These services have made the world very small and people now feel That they are now a part of a single global (c) —the expansion of these services are very fast Because they are cost (d) - One has to pay a very little amount for using them. Moreover, one can expose oneself to others. But if the users desire, privacy can be (e) —.

Answers for Passage 6:

• Dinajpur Board-2020: (a) they/ these (b) services (c) like/ named (d) web/ Internet (e) have

• Main Question (Passage 33): (a) emerges (b) are (c) shares (d) popularity/expansion (e) uses/ gets

• Extra Question (i): (a) wonder (b) known (c) web-based (d) computers (e) sharing

• Extra Question (ii): (a) facilitates (b) are (c) help (d) introduce (e) network

• Extra Question (iii): (a) popular (b) through (c) village (d) free (e) maintained/ kept/ protected

7. May Day

Passage Text: 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 working day. 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, hall of the workers at the McCormick Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight--hours workday. Two days later, about 6000 workers brought out a rally addressed by the labor leaders. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly . five or six others were seriously wounded and many of them were badly injured. The events of May 1, 1886' is a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better conditions, better pay and better lives.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 04): The world observes the May Day after a long struggle and great (a) -- For this memorable struggle workers now can enjoy an eight hours workday, May 1st has been (b) – as a public holiday in (c) – all the countries of the world The workers had to work (d) -- hours or more a day before the May 1st (e) ---.

• Extra Question (i): The lesson of May Day is (a) -- the workers all (b) -- the world, (c) -- the day reminds us of the (d)-- sacrifice of some (e) -- at the city of Chicago.

• Extra Question (ii): May Day is a red letter day in the (a) – of the working class people all over the world. This day (b) – us of the valiant struggle of the workers with a view to (c) ---- their rightful demands. On this day in 1886, the workers (d) – out a rally and made protest against (e) --.

• Extra Question (iii): May Day is a (a -- day in the history of the world. For the (b) -- made on this day, now the workers can (c) -- various rights and (d) --. This day reminds that the workers will be exploited until they raise their (e) --.

• Extra Question (iv): The history of May Day (a) -- in the 18th and 19th centuries. The history is (b) -- to working class people. The workers were (c) -- to work a long shift up to 14 or more hours a day. They were (d) --their rights and privileges. So, the workers became united and (e) ---- for their rights and privileges.

• Extra Question (v): May Day has a heart (a) -- history. On this day in 1886 one worker was killed and some on were (b) -- injured by the attack of police. Il a (c) -- rally of the strikers who had some definite demands. The rally was organized by (d) --. There were some (e) -- who tried to the rally and strike before the police attacked.

• Extra Question (vi): May Day is also known as (a) --. In 1886 the work of Chicago city (b) -- work time limit and for rights. Before the (c) -- the time for work was 12 to 13 hours. The workers (d) -- 8 hours work limit. The demand was (e) -- after some sacrifice.

Answers for Passage 7:

• Main Question: (a) sacrifice (b) observed (c) almost (d) fourteen (e) events

• Extra Question (i): (a) uniting (b) over (c) especially (d) supreme (e) wage - earners

• Extra Question (ii): (a) history (b) reminds (c) establishing (d) brought (e) oppressors

• Extra Question (iii): (a) memorable (b) sacrifice (c) get/enjoy (d) advantages/opportunities (e) voice

• Extra Question (iv): (a) occurred/happened (b) belonged (c) forced (d) deprived (e) fought/protested

• Extra Question (v): (a) rending (b) seriously (c) protest (d) trade unions (e) strike breakers

• Extra Question (vi): (a) Workers' Day (b) demanded (c) movement (d) demanded (e) fulfilled (Note: Extra Solution (vii) was provided in the answer key: (a) went/ struggled (b) due (c) fired (d) stop/ control (e) serious, but the corresponding question was missing from the source text).

8. Lipi's Story

Passage Text: Lipi a 14 years old girl, was in class 9 in a rural school in Rangpur. She is the eldest of five sibling’s three sisters and two brothers. Her father is a day Tabourer and mother is a homemaker and a part time worker at other people's home. The parents found it really difficult to raise five children on their small income. That is why Lipi's father waited to marry her off. But Lipi was not ready to accept what her parents wanted to impose on her. But her father arranged her marriage with Taramia, a widower, illiterate, but well off farmer in the same village. So she became a little upset.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 09): Lipi is the eldest child of her parents. Her parents have (a) -- more children. Two of them are sons and two others are daughters. Lipi's family is not well (b) --. Her father (c) -- as a day labourer on others' land. Her mother works as a part--time worker at other people's houses. It was so (d) -- for Lipi's mother to (e) -- the family with their very limited income.

Answers for Passage 8:

• Main Question: (a) four (b) off (c) works (d) difficult (e) maintain

9. Language Movement (21 February)

Passage Text: 21 February is a memorable day in our national history. We observe the day every year as International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day. we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. The struggle to achieve our language rights is known as the Language Movement. The seed of the Language Movement was sown on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad All Jinnah, the Governor General of Pakistan, declared in a public meeting in Dhaka that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest in, the eastern part of the country. The protest continued non-stop, gathering momentum day by day. It turned into' a movement and reached its climax in 1952. The government outlawed all sorts of public meetings and rallies to stop it. The students of Dhaka University defied the law and brought out a peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952. When the procession reached near Dhaka Medical College, the police opened fire on the students, killing Salam, Rafiq, Barkat, Saflur and Jabbar. As a result, there were mass protests all over the country and the government had to declare Bangla as a state language. This kindled the sparks of independence movement of Bangladesh. (Another Version): 21 February has been observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of language movement of 1952. The occasion 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 barefooted in procession, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar. 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.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Rajshahi Board-2020: All Bangladeshis remember the memory of the (a) — on February 21.They walk barefooted to the Shaheed Minar. They proceed (b) — towards theShaheed Minar. They pay (c) — to the memory of the martyrs. They (d) — flowers and pray for the souls of them. They also gather in mosques, temples and some other religious institutions and wish for salvation of the martyrs' (e) — souls.

• Main Question 1 (Passage 05): 21 February is a memorable day in our national history. Every year the day is (a) ------ as International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who (b) -- their lives to establish Bangla as a state (c).------ in undivided Pakistan in 1952. On 21 March 1948. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the then Governor General of Pakistan, at a public meeting in Dhaka declared that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest in the (d) -- East Pakistan. It turned into a movement and reached its climax: The government banned all sorts of public meetings and rallies to prevent it. The students of Dhaka University did not obey the law and brought out a (e) – procession on 21 February 1952.

• Extra Question (i) for Passage 05: All Bangladeshis remember the memory of the (a) -- on February 21. They walk barefooted to the Shaheed Minar. They proceed (b) –-- towards the Shaheed Minar. They pay (c) -- to the memory of the martyrs. They (d) ------ flowers and pray for the souls of them. They also gather in mosques, temples and some other religious institutions and wish for salvation of the martyrs (e)---- souls.

• Extra Question (ii) for Passage 05: 21 February is International Mother Language Day. But it (a) -- the most for Bangladesh. The youths of Bangladesh (b) -- down their lives for the mother tongue. Thus they (c) -- Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. This sacrifice led the Bangalees to (d) --. In other words, language movement worked as the (e) -- of freedom.

• Main Question 2 (Passage 06): 21 February is (a) -- as the International Mother Language Day not only in Bangladesh, but also worldwide. We (b) -- this day as Shaheed Dibosh every year. The people of Bangladesh observe the day with (c) -- songs to (d) – respect to the martyrs. They go to the Shaheed Minar (e) – wearing black badges.

• Extra Question (i) for Passage 06: People (a) -- 21 February as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country to remember the memory of the martyrs of the language movement of 1952. People get up early in the morning. They walk (b) -- to the Shaheed Minar. (c) -- black badges they go to the Shaheed Minar singing the mourning song 'Amar Vaier rokte rangano --!. They (d) -- homage to the memory of the martyrs. They offer flowers at Shaheed Minar to show their profound (e). --.

• Extra Question (ii) for Passage 06: People across the country observe 21 February to (a) – the language martyrs. They organize various programs to (b) – the day. At dawn they, putting on black badges, attend the (c)-- barefooted and sing mourning songs which (d) -- them of the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs. The Shaheed Minar gets flooded with (e) -- flowers.

• Extra Question (iii) for Passage 06: (a) – martyrs are remembered by the people across the country and they (b) -- 21 February as Shaheed Dibosh. They organize various (c) ---- to celebrate the day. At (d) , they, putting on black badges, attend the (e) ---- barefooted and sing mourning songs,.

Answers for Passage 9:

• Rajshahi Board-2020: (a) event/ martyrs/ sacrifice/ movement (b) peacefully (c) tribute (d) offer (e) departed

• Main Question 1 (Passage 05): (a) observed (b) sacrificed (c) language (d) then (e) protest

• Extra Question (i) for Passage 05: (a) events (b) mournfully (c) homage/ tribute (d) offer (e) departed to

• Extra Question (ii) for Passage 05: (a) signifies (b) laid (c) established (d) success (e) inspiration con

• Main Question 2 (Passage 06): (a) recognized (b) observe (c) mourning (d) show (e) usually

• Extra Question (i) for Passage 06: (a) observe (b) barefooted (c) wearing (d) pay (e) respect/ honour

• Extra Question (ii) for Passage 06: (a) remember/memorize (b) observe/celebrate (c) procession (d) remind (e) wreaths

• Extra Question (iii) for Passage 06: (a) Language (b) observe (c) programs (d) morning (e) procession

10. Zainul Abedin

Passage Text: The Pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin is widely acclaimed for his Bengal 'Famine Sketches'. Through the series of sketches, Zainul not only documented the harsh famine of 1943 (or 1940) but also showed its sinister face through the skeletal figures of the people destined to die of starvation in a man-made plight. Zainul developed a Knack for drawing and painting when he was a high school student. After completing high school, he got admission to the Government School of Art, Kolkata. He graduated with the first position in first class in 1938. He was appointed a teacher of the Art school while he was still a student there. He also attended the Slade School of Arts, London in 1951-52. Zainul Abedin is considered the founding father of Bangladeshi art. He was an artist of outstanding talent and earned international reputation. For his artistic and visionary qualities, he is referred to as 'Shilpacharya' meaning 'great teacher of art in Bangladesh. He designed the pages of constitution of Bangladesh. He founded the Folk Art Museum at Sonargaon and also Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala, a gallery of his own works in Mymensingh in 1975.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Barishal Board-2020: Zainul Abedin is considered the leading (a) — of Bangladeshi modem art. He is well-known to the world for his 'Famine Sketches. 'In his sketches, he (b) — the cruel famine of 1943. After completing high school, he went to Kolkata and got admitted into the Government School of Art there. He received his (c) — in art in 1938. Then he joined there as a teacher. He is given the (d) — 'Shilpacharya' meaning 'great teacher of art' in Bangladesh for his outstanding qualities. This great artist was also involved in (e) — the pages of our constitution.

• Dhaka Board 2019 / Main Question (Passage 21): Zainul Abedin had (a) — potentiality to become an artist. He is the pioneer of Bangladeshi art. He loved nature and art from his (b) —. He showed his artistic and visionary qualities in his student life. Graduating (c) — credit, he served as a teacher for many years. He showed his talent in different sketches. In his different sketches, (d) — sketches were acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He is also famous for designing the pages of constitution and (e) — the Folk Art Museum.

Answers for Passage 10:

• Barishal Board-2020: (a) artist/ person (b) depicted/ portrayed (c) graduation (d) title/ epithet (e) designing

• Dhaka Board 2019 / Main Question (Passage 21): (a) a/ the (b) boyhood (c) with (d) some / many (e) establishing / founding

11. Pritilata Waddedar

Passage Text: Pritilata was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr Khastagir Government Girls' School in Chattogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She finally graduated in philosophy with distinction from Bathune College in Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the antiBritish movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination, and her motherland without British colonial rule. So she received combat training to fight against the British rule. She involved herself in Surya Sen's armed resistance movement. In 1932, Surja Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of 10-12 men to attack the Club. The raid was successful but Pritilata dressed as a man failed to get out of the club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can work like men. She also proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for the freedom from the British colonial rule. Her dream came true. The British rule came to an end though she couldn't see it during her lifetime.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Pritilata, (a) – a meritorious student (b) --- her study successfully. She (c) -- with Surja Sen and others fought against the British rule. She (d) -- her life for the sake of her country. She was a great warrior (e) --- the British rule.

• Extra Question (i): Pritilata was a great (a) -- She was born in Chattogram. She was a student of extraordinary merit. She had her (b) -- in Philosophy. During her college life she took part in the anti-British movement. She was a supporter of (c) -- She dreamt of exploitation free society. So, she got herself (d) ---- in Surja Sen's armed resistance movement. In the disguise of a man, she (e) — an attack on the Pahartoli European Club.

• Extra Question (ii): Pritilata was assigned by Surja Sen to attack the club being (a) --- by a team of 10--12 men. Though the attack was (b) -- Pritilata had to commit suicide. She did this to avoid arrest. From this (c) -- we can understand that Pritilata was a very (d) -- and strongly determined lady. We shall always (e) -- Pritilata with love and honour.

• Extra Question (iii): Nobody likes to remain in (a) —. Similar was the case with Pritilata. She (b) – of her motherland free from colonial rules. She (c) — the anti-British movement. She (d) – a team to attack the notorious Pahartali European Club and (e) — us that irrespective of male and female we all should come forward to sacrifice even our lives for the greater cause of the country.

• Extra Question (iv): Pritilata was one of the brave personalities who fought against the British (a) — rule to establish a society without gender discrimination. She got herself (b) — in the armed resistance movement. To raid the European Club was an (c) – for her that she had (d) — accordingly but she failed to (e) -- herself from the Club and committed suicide.

• Extra Question (v): Pritilata was born (a) – 5 May 1911. She (b)— from Bathune College in Kolkata. From her college life, she was an (c) — in the anti British (d)– So, she (e) — combat training to (f) – against the British (g) – Gradually, she (h) – herself in Sen’s armed (i) – movement. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to (j) — the club.

• Extra Question (vi): We feel thrilled (a) – that Pritilata was astudent of Dr. Khastagir Govt. High School, Chattogram. Now we are the students of the same (b) – institution. She was not only a meritorious student but also a woman of outstanding (c) — she could not remain (d) — during the anti-British movement. She dedicated her life to achieve (e) — of her motherland,

Answers for Passage 11:

• Main Question: (a) as (b) completed (c) along (d) sacrificed (e) against

• Extra (i): (a) patriot (b) graduation (c) independence/ freedom (d) involved (e) led

• Extra (ii): (a) accompanied (b) successful (c) incident (d) brave (e) remember

• Extra (iii): (a) silence (b) dreamt (c) joined (d) led (e) showed

• Extra (iv): (a) colonial (b) involved (c) assignment (d) accomplished (e) save/protect/free

• Extra (v): (a) on (b) graduated (c) activist (d) movement (e) received (f) fight (g) rule (h) involved (i) resistance (j) attack

• Extra (vi): (a) knowing (b) famous/ reputed (c) courage/ result (d) inactive/indifferent (e) freedom/ independence

12. Yoga & Health

Passage Text: Yoga is a kind of posture and breathing exercise. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peace of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Traditional yoga puts emphasis on behaviour, diet and meditation. But if you're looking for better stress management and not an entire lifestyle change, yoga can still help. Yoga trainers gradually choose easier to complex activities for practitioners. However, all practitioners do not necessarily need the same kind of practice. The potential health benefits of yoga are numerous and may include stress reduction, increased fitness, management of chronic health conditions, weight loss. While you shouldn't expect yoga to cure you or offer you relief 100 percent, it can help some health conditions when combined with standard treatment. And if you already enjoy good health, yoga can be an enjoyable supplement to your regular fitness routine.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Variant i: Yoga is a form of exercise (a) ______ includes specific body positions and breathing methods. It combines physical and mental (b) ______ to help achieve harmony between body and mind. This practice is effective in reducing stress and (c) ______. Traditional yoga places importance on diet, (d) ______ and meditation. However, not every (e) ______ requires the same type of practice.

• Variant ii: Yoga plays an important role in (a) ______ our physical and mental health. It reduces our stress and anxiety, (b) ______ our physical fitness and may be helpful in (c) ______ of various chronic diseases such as cancer, depression, pain, anxiety, insomnia, etc. So, we can have (d) ______ to yoga side by side our (e) ______ treatment.

• Variant iii: Yoga helps a person to manage (a) ______ and anxiety. People can (b) ______ peace of body and (c) ______ through it. Yoga emphasizes on behaviour, diet and (d) ______. It is also helpful in gaining fitness and (e) ______ loss.

• Variant iv: Yoga (a) ______ physical and mental disciplines aims of (b) ______ are to bring peace of body and mind, to help you relax and (c) ______ your stress and anxiety. Yoga in (d) ______ with medical treatment can help with some chronic diseases. So, we can resort to yoga as a (e) ______ aid to doctor's advice.

• Variant v (Main Q from Worksheet): Yoga plays an important role in (a) -- .our physical and mental health. It reduces our stress and anxiety, (b) -- our physical fitness and might be helpful in (c) – of various chronic diseases such as cancer, depression, pain, anxiety, insomnia etc. So we can have (d) – to yoga side by side with our (e) -- treatment.

• Variant vi (Extra ii from Worksheet): Yoga plays an important role in (a) – our physical and mental health. It reduces our stress, (b) – our physical fitness and might be helpful in (c) – various chronic diseases. The fact is that the Yoga gives us the (d) – result when it is combined (e) -- standard treatment.

Answers for Passage 12:

• Variant i: (a) which/that (b) disciplines (c) anxiety (d) behaviour (e) practitioner

• Variant ii: (a) maintaining (b) improves/increases (c) management (d) access (e) conventional/standard

• Variant iii: (a) stress (b) achieve/attain/bring (c) mind (d) meditation (e) weight

• Variant iv: (a) comprises/forms/covers/constitutes/includes/involves (b) which (c) reduce/lessen (d) combination (e) supplementary

• Variant v: (a) maintaining (b) increases (c) curing (d) advantage (e) standard

• Variant vi: (a) maintaining (b) restores (c) healing (d) best (e) with

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

Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include:

• increased sediment from soil erosion

• improper waste disposal and littering

• leakage of soil pollution into water supplies

• organic materials that decay in water supplies

In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water source means it eventually reaches the body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains, chemicals used in the lawn or garden wash into the water bodies. Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes.

Water is all (a) __________ us. Everything on the planet needs water to survive. It is really (b) __________ to our lives. But water is being (c) __________ in different ways. People do unwise work and pollute water. To save ourselves we must take (d) __________ to stop water pollution. All walks of people should be careful about the use of water. We should not waste water too. All water (e) __________ are in the threat of pollution or already polluted.

Answer (a) around (b) vital/ important (c) polluted (d) actions/ steps (e) sources

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

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

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

Answer

(a) found (b) used/utilized (c) filled (d) but (e) comprise/make/form

15.Read the following text.

In a speech at the 90th science congress, internationally acknowledged scientist and former Indian President Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam mentioned a very important aspect of this mankind’s future energy crisis. He pointed out that the era of wood and bio-mass has almost come to an end. The age of oil and natural gas would soon be over within the next few decades. Massive burning of world’s coal reserves may lead to a worldwide ecological disaster because coal burning emits the highest amount of carbon in the atmosphere. So according to Kalam, the only solution that mankind can look to is the massive use of solar energy in future because it has some advantages over other forms of renewable energies. Now, why has Kalam put so much importance to the issue of energy? The energy sources have always been a major factor of change throughout history. The world’s petroleum consumption has increased from 3 billion barrels annually in 1930 to 37 billion barrels today. In the next quarter century, the world’s population is expected to be about 8 billion which is 30 percent higher than today. Developing countries will grow their economics about two times faster than industrialized countries. Global economic growth is expected to continue at 3 percent per year. Consequently, the global demand for energy will grow at about 1.7 percent per year on an average. It indicates a 50-percent rise of energy consumption by 2030. If the world’s daily petroleum consumption is 100 million barrels now, it will rise to 150 million barrels by that time. The present reserve of hydrocarbon energy resources is limited and it will not be sufficient to meet the future energy challenges of the world. Hence, leading industrial countries have taken initiatives to use alternative energy sources mainly known as green or renewable energy sources. The bottom line of Kalam’s speech indicates the concern of mankind in the 21st century.

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam was only a scientist but also the President of India. At the 90th science congress, he (a) — a speech on the aspect of mankind’s future energy crisis. He (b) — pressure on the (c) — of solar energy. (d) — to the history, the energy sources have always been a major factor of change. All the general people should have a (e) — about the fact.

Answer

3. (a) delivered (b) put (c) use (d) According (e) concern/consideration

16. Energy Sources

Passage Text: Countries of of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There two major types of energy sources: renewable non-renewable. Hydro--carbon 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 to repair. Thirdly, Fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes for generating electricity and for other commercial and Industrial uses. The sun's heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then the wind and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapors turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Renewable energy and non-renewable energy sources play a very important role throughout the (a) -- of the world. Non-renewable energies being on sharp (b) ---- and being a serious threat to our environment, we are now to (c) -- on making used sources of renewable energies directly coming from the sunlight. Energy (d) – by the sun can be used to produce (e) —.

• Extra Question (i): There are two major types of energy sources: one is renewable and the (a) – is non-renewable. Hydro--carbon or fossil fuels are energy sources that are non-renewable. We have to face real big problems if we (b) — on them. Fossil fuels like oil, coal, gas, etc are finite energy resources and so the world eventually will run out of them. They will become too expensive in the near (c) ---- Moreover, they will become so damaging for the environment that cannot be (d) — they have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment that causes global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources like wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally (e) —.

• Extra Question (ii): Of the two (a) – types of energy sources, there are some problems with the non-renewable ones. In the course of time, they will be (b) — and very expensive. They have also direct negative impact on the (c)—. On the contrary, renewable energy source is (d) – and never runs out. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. The sun's heat drives the wind energy that can be (e) – with wind turbines to produce electricity.

Answers for Passage 22:

• Main Question: (a) countries/nations (b) decrease (c) rely/depend (d) given (e) electricity

• Extra (i): (a) other (b) rely (c) future (d) described/ imagined (e) replenished

• Extra (ii): (a) major/main (b) insufficient (c) environment (d) replenished (e) captured

17. Returning to Roots (Mainul Islam)

Passage Text: (Version 1): Many people go to cities and forget their roots knowingly or unknowingly. The specialty of the Islam family is that they are living in their village. Mr. Islam and his brothers are great as they haven't forget, their roots. Mainul Islam is a graduate from Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh. He returned home and began iti, advanced farming. His other two brothers are aLso graduate in different disciplines. They all are living in their own village in spite of being highly educated. They could easily move to cities to do attractive official jobs. But city life and official jobs don't attract them. They think that they are the sons of the soil and they have an unavoidable obligation to this soil. They not only struck to their own roots, they have been example for others to be respectful to their soil. (Version 2): Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon .Islam was very brilliant as a student. He tool higher education from Bangladesh Agricola, University in Mymensingh. He then came back and started advanced farming. He has two oath brothers who are graduate in different disciplines the specialty of Islam's family is that they are living in the village and all are renowned in their own fields. Mr. Islam's younger brother, who is a Rajshahi University graduate, is a science teacher in a local school. His youngest brother is a social science graduate likes to start a local NGO to work for the area. When asked "What makes you decide to stay in this village?” Mr. Islam smiled and said. “Look, it's true that we could leave this village for a city life. I could be a banker or my brother could be a bureaucrat. But it didn't attract us. We are sons of this soil. Yes, we have education but does education prepare a person only to be an officer? Don't we have any obligation to the soil that has made us what we are?" He also added that not every educated individual should be a job seeker

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Jashore Board-2020: Mr. Mainul Islam, a graduate from Bangladesh Agricultural University has chosen his career as an (a) — farmer. His two other brothers were not from the same (b) — . All the three brothers are (c) — educated and live in the village. They are unwilling to leave their village and they realize a strong (d) — to the soil and they don't want to be city (e) — .

• Main Question: Mainly Islam IA an (a) — farmer. He had higher education from Mymensing Agricultural University. His younger brothers are also educated. They have deep (b) -- for the village. They did not go to town in quest of any (c)—. They are (d) — in their respective field. They are happy with their village life. According to them all educated (e) - should not look for jobs.

• Extra Question (i): We can take the (a) — of Mainly Islam and his (b)___They are really great people. (c) ___Completing their education, they did not seek for jobs leaving their family, their village. (D) ___they stayed in their village and found out their jobs there. By (e) _____this they have set a new example for others.

• Extra Question (ii): Mainly Islam is an educated farmer (a___ in Angoon. He had his (b) – education from Mymensingh Agricultural University. His two other brothers are also (c) —. They have deep (d) ___ For the village. According to them all educated persons should not (e) ___ for jobs.

Answers for Passage 13:

• Jashore Board-2020: (a) advanced (b) discipline (c) highly (d) obligation/ bonding (e) dwellers

• Main Question: (a) educated (b) love (c) job/service (d) skilled/ renowned (e) youth

• Extra (i): (a) example (b) brothers (c) After (d) Rather (e) doing

• Extra (ii): (a) living (b) higher (c) graduate (d) attraction (e) seek

18. Civic Responsibility

Passage Text: A responsibility is a duty or an obligation to do something. It is also a duty or obligation not to do something. For example, our to do's are casting our votes if we are 18 or over, maintaining discipline in all spheres of life, helping our trouble-ridden neighbours and relativos, completing our lessons in time, keeping our environment clean etc. Again, our not to do's include keeping bad company, causing har to anybody. hurting anybody. practising dishonesty. or injustice, doing anything subversive of law, evading taxes etc. The responsibilities of the government are so provide for the citizens the basic nccessitics of life, to protect the fundamental night of the citizens, to ensure freedom of speech, to ensure equality of all before law etc. (Alternative section included in tests): You have also the responsibility to society and the government, e.g. To help a neighbor in trouble or to cast your vote if you are 18 or over... Our government has the responsibilities to provide for its citizens "the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing, shelter, education and medical care". The government also has the responsibilities to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, equality of all before law etc.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Rajshahi Board 2019: It is unbelievable that a nation consists of people having (a) — thoughts and ideas, a single religious (b) — or a single language. People belong to different caste and (c) — . So it is the responsibility of cach and every citizen to (d) — respect to others thoughts, faiths, customs, way of life and so forth. He/She is expected to do what he/she should do and (e) — from doing what he/she should not do.

• Main Question: With a view to (a) – a dignified life all of us are (b) - to perform some duties and responsibilities; (c) - the parents in their old age, (d) attendance in schools regularly and (e) - tremendous role in building a peaceful society are the parts of responsibilities.

• Extra Question (i): We live in society. So as (a) --- of a society we have duties and responsibilities. It is our responsibility to take (b) --- care of our parents in their old age. As a student our duty is to gain knowledge. We have also duties (c) --- our neighbors when they face any problem. As a citizen we have duties towards the government. We should cast (d) — when we are eighteen. At the same time the government has responsibilities towards the citizens. The government should ensure the basic (e) — of the citizens.

• Extra Question (ii): It is important to do certain things if you really want to be a good (a) — What are your (b) – as a student? Of course, as a student your main (c) — is to study well. You have other duties as well. If your parents are (d) — you must take care of them. You have also duties to the community or the (e) — where you are living.

• Extra Question (iii): A responsibility is (a) — a duty or an obligation for TO DO and for NOT TO DO something. We have to be responsible in taking care of our parents when they become (b) — and also in attending school or pursuing our studies properly. At the same time we shouldn't do (c) — which is harmful to others in the society. Our government is (d) — for the protection of the fundamental rights of its citizens. As citizens we too have to discharge our duties. For (e) — our duties effectively, we have to earn knowledge, skills and positive attitudes from home, school and society and then our society will be a good one.

• Extra Question (iv): A responsibility is a duty. You have the responsibility (a) — your parents, the society, the government and yourself. By (b) — care of your parents you can perform the responsibility to them. (c) — a neighbor in trouble means discharging the responsibility to the society. To carry out the responsibility to the govt. You have to (d) — for the competent at the age of 18 or over. You (e) — attend school and study regularly to do the duty to yourself.

• Extra Question (v): A responsibility (a) — to an obligation both to do something and not to do something. (b) — care of our parents in their old age and pursuing our studies properly are two instances of our responsibilities. We also have the duty to society and the (c) — Helping a neighbor in (d) — is an example of our duty to society while casting vote if we are 18 or over is another example of our (e) — to the government.

Answers for Passage 14:

• Rajshahi Board 2019: (a) equal (b) belief (c) creed (d) show (e) refrain

• Main Question: (a) leading (b) bound (c) nursing (d) ensuring (e) doing

• Extra (i): (a) member (b) proper (c) to (d) vote (e) needs/rights

• Extra (ii): (a) citizen (b) duties (c) duty (d) old (e) society

• Extra (iii): (a) considered/regarded (b) old (c) anything (d) responsible (e) doing/performing

• Extra (iv): (a) towards (b) taking (c) Helping (d) vote/support/elect (e) should

• Extra (v): (a) refers (b) Taking (c) government (d) trouble (e) responsibility

19. Mother Teresa

Passage Text: Mother Teresa was moved by the sight [or presence] of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded the home for the dying destitute and named it 'Nirmal Hriday', meaning 'Pure Heart'. She and her fellow nuns brought [or gathered] 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 Nirmal 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. Those who survive, the Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for them 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, “Maybe 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 recognised throughout the world and she has received a number of awards. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & 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.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Barishal Board 2019: Mother Teresa is still alive in our (a) — though expired almost 16 years back. She spent her en life for the (b----- of the poor people. She has that helping the necdy is the greatest work man can do. She lived a very poor life (c) — the poorest (d) — all pleasure and comfort. She loved people irrespective of caste, creed and religion. why, she has become (e) — to all people of the world.

• Main Question: Teresa is still alive in our (a) —be expired almost 16 years back. She spent her though entire life for the (b) —of the poor people. She has taught us that helping the needy is the greatest work that a man can do. She lived a very poor life (c) — the poorest (d) —all pleasure and comfort. She loved all people irrespective of caste creed and religion. That's why she has become (e) — to all people of the world.

• Extra Question (i): The (a) —condition of the sick and dying people in the streets of Kolkata stirred Mother Teresa. In order to serve the dying helpless people she (b) — "Nirmal Hridoy". She (c) —with her fellow nuns would collect the sick and dying people from the streets of Kolkata and (d) — them to Nirmal Hridoy. They took care of them with great love and humanity. Mother Teresa stands for the distressed humanity. She is a symbol of love and kindness. For her outstanding service for humanity, she was (e) —Nobel Prize.

• Extra Question (ii): Mother Teresa was the (a) — of the sick and dying destitute. By (b) —Nirmal Hridoy, she and her fellow nuns served the people. They used to (c) — the dying people to Nirmal Hridoy and look after then with (d) — and care. They made the people feel that they will get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and (e) —.

Answers for Passage 15:

• Barishal Board 2019: (a) heart (b) welfare/ betterment/ comfort (c) among (d) leaving (e) idol/ beloved / icon

• Main Question: (a) memory (b) welfare (c) among (d) sacrificing (e) popular/famous

• Extra (i): (a) pathetic (b) founded/ built/ established (c) along (d) carried (e) awarded

• Extra (ii): (a) shelter (b) founding/ building (c) bring (d) love (e) happiness

20. Managing Loneliness

Passage Text: Just as the cause of loneliness can vary from person to person, coping and prevention strategies can also differ. In general, the goal is to make strong, healthy connections that fulfill your need for social interaction. While there is no substitute for help from a mental health professional, the following tips may help you build emotional connections. Find hobbies you enjoy: Taking part in activities you enjoy can be a great way to meet others with similar interests. Consider a book club, art class, fitness group or any other activity where you can interact with others who enjoy the same things. Volunteer for an organisation you support: Volunteering will not only give you a sense of accomplishment and pride, but it's an opportunity to meet others who support that same organisation. Join support groups: Support groups are an excellent way to connect with others who you have something in common with, such as a mental or physical condition. Routinely contacting family and friends: Attempting to stay connected, even if only by phone or video chat, can help nurture your emotional health and help prevent loneliness. Maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise regime: Living a healthy lifestyle promotes overall wellness and reduces your risk of chronic medical conditions which could interfere with your social life.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: There are many strategies to help manage loneliness. Engaging in (a) ______ like joining a fitness group or attending an art class can provide an opportunity to meet new people. Similarly, (b) ______ with family and friends can offer emotional support and reduce isolation. For those facing specific challenges, support groups can provide a safe space to connect with others who have similar experiences. A healthy (c) ______ contributes to better mental health and helps (d) ______ loneliness. You can also improve social connections and reduce feelings of (e) ______.

Answers for Passage 20:

• Main Question: (a) activities (b) contacting (c) lifestyle (d) remove (e) loneliness/isolation

21. Read the following passage to answer the question No. 3

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. Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our consumer society is mainly responsible for the environmental crisis.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or "18 there another product which would do the same thing but 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 will be used and how it will be disposed of?"

Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a no "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we show buy items which are durable; we should use the properly, and have them repaired when necessary, we practice this, many things can not only last a life time, but also passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unable 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 of the poor.

 Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1 x 5 = 5

The duty to protect the environment lies in everybody, what we should do is (a) — aware of we should act to help save the planet. Our number society is (b) — to the environment also and if we are a bit conscious about the (c) — use of every ordinary thing, we can keep the environment safe to some extent. If its original purpose is not served, we should (d) — Creative using it otherwise. Finally, we should think whether it’s (e) — is possible or not.

Extra Questions: 

(i)The environment of our planet is facing (a)—day by day and we, the humans are responsible for (b) — crisis. Now, it is   Use of (c)—, by (d) — Use of daily necessaries, by reusing our (e) — commodities and by recycling it, we can save the earth.

(ii)Everyone must play a part in (a) — the environment. Before buying a thing a buyer has to consider whether it is necessary. (b)— or selling of unusable things is a (c) — way. We can (d) — drink and food cans. It will lessen (e) — and pollution.

(iii)We must play our part for the (a) —of the environment. The best things that we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. It is unfortunate. We are encouraged to buy a new "improved' item (b) — the one we can have repaired and reused. When we buy things, we should buy (c) — items; we should use them properly and have them repaired when necessary. By practicing this many things can last a life time and also be passed on to future use. However, in (d) — of something truly unusable for its original purpose, we should think of how else it might be used. When we are done with it, we can donate some of the things to the (e) — who are poor.

(iv) It is our (a) — to save our planet and all of us should take an (b) — part in protecting our environment. We should ask ourselves some questions regarding the (c) — and necessity of the things that we use. It is better (d) — than throwing an item into the (e) — we shall give it to some company who can reuse it. 

21.

Answer: (a) being (b) contributing (c) proper (d) be (e) repair/ reuse 

Answer: Extra Solutions:

(i) (a) problem/crisis (b) this (c) thinking/changing (d) proper (e) daily (

ii) (a) protecting (b) Recycling (c) proper (d) recycle (e) trash

(iii) (a) protection (b) though (c) durable (d) case (e) people

(iv) (a) duty (b) important/ active (c) uses (d) donating (e) dustbin 

22. Meherjan's Slum Life

Passage Text: 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. Not long ago Meherjan had everything a family, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna consumed gradually all her landed property. It finally claimed her last shelter during the last monsoon. Once 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 the pain. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate with Meherjan. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the roaring of rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. 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.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 11): Meherjan is a typical (a) -- woman who lives in a slum. She lost her shelter and properties (b) –to the erosion of river Jamuna. She also lost her family. Her husband had died of diseases caused by poverty and (c) -- of food. Now, she is only a slum (d) -- Like Meherjan there are many people who have become the (e) – of river erosion. River erosion is still posing (f) -- to the lives and properties of thousands of people. Best People living (g) – to the rivers are the most likely victims of river erosion. Each year about one lakh people become (h) – due to river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (i) -- of how climate change (j) -- the lives of thousands of people.

• Extra Question (i): Meherjan is a woman of about 45 who live in a slum in Sirajgonj. She is leading miserable life (b) -- her family and property she had previously. All her property and (c) -- were grabbed by the erosion of the river Jami husband and other family members (d) -- to die of several diseases caused from hunger and poverty. So now she is to struggle alone just to keep body and (e) -- together. (Note: Blank (a) was omitted in the source question text but exists in the answer key).

• Extra Question (ii): Meherjan is a (a) -- of river erosion. But she had (b) -- a lofty dream to lead a happy life. Due to her ill luck, the river Jamuna shattered her hopes and (c) ------, Now she lives in a slum. River erosion has (d) -- away her all riches and (e) --.

• Extra Question (iii): Climate change is a (a) ---- word for today's world. Meherjan is none but a (b) – of it. She lost everything because of (c) -- erosion. Now, she running with great (d) --. It is sad to (e) -- that every year Meherjan gets new companions.

• Extra Question (iv): River erosion is still posing (a) -- to the lives and properties of thousands of people. People living (b) -- the rivers are the most likely 'victims of river erosion. Each year about (c) -- people in become homeless due to river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (d) -- of how climate change (e) -- the lives of thousands of people.

Answers for Passage 16:

• Main Question: (a) Bangladeshi (b) due (c) want/lack (d) dweller (e) victims (f) threats (g) close (h) homeless/ landless (i) example/instance (j) destroys/ruins

• Extra (i): (a) alone (b) without/losing (c) cattle (d) had (e) soul

• Extra (ii): (a) victim (b) cherished (c) happiness (d) take (e) peace

• Extra (iii): (a) common (b) victim (c) river (d) difficult (e) mention

• Extra (iv): (a) a threat (b) by (c) 100,000 (d) example (e) engulfs

23. The Maldives

Passage Text: The Republic of Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It has 1199 Islands that are clustered into 26 major atolls. An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef or a string of closely spaced coral islands. The natural coral reefs of Maldives surrounded by lagoons make each island stand out as a pearl in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives stand at eighth position amongst the smallest countries in the world with an area of 300 square kilometers only. It is the smallest Asian country in terms of population and size. People have been living on the islands of the Maldives from as long as 3000 years ago. They set sail from different parts of the world- Asia, Arabia, Europe and the Americas- to come to these islands. The earliest settlers of the Maldives were probably from southern India and Sri Lanka who came to these islands in the fourth and fifth centuries BC. In the 12th century AD, sailors from East Africa and Arab countries came to the Maldives. As a result, the Maldivians who were originally Buddhists were converted to Sunni Islam, in the mid-12th century. In 1344, Ibn Batuta, a famous Arab historian and scholar, travelled around the Maldives. Although governed as an independent Islamic sultanate for most of its history from 1153 to 1968, the Maldives was a British colony from 1887 to 1965. Following independence from Britain in 1965, the sultanate continued to operate for another 3 years. On November 11, 1968, the sultanate was abolished and replaced by a republic and the country assumed its present name.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Variant i (Passage 17): The Republic of Maldives having 1199 islands is (a) — as an island country in the Indian Ocean. These islands are clustered into 26 major atolls. An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef or a string of the (b) — coral islands. The Maldives (c) —an area of 300sq km only. It is the eighth smallest country in the world. People of different nationality came to this country nearly 3000 years ago. The (d) — from southern India and Sri Lanka came here in the 4th and 5th centuries BC who were probably the (e) —settlers of the Maldives.

• Variant ii (Passage 8): The Maldives is the collection of 1199 islands (a) ______ into 26 major atolls. The country with an area of only 300 square kilometres is the eighth (b) ______ country in the world. It has the smallest (c) ______ and area among the Asian countries. Human (d) ______ developed in the Maldives is almost 3000 years old. It became (e) ______ from Britain.

• Variant iii (Passage 9): The Maldives has been inhabited for almost three thousand years. The first (a) ______ were believed to have arrived from southern India and Sri Lanka several (b) ______ before Christ. Later, in the 12th century, sailors from East (c) ______ and Arab lands reached the islands. During that period, the local people adopted Sunni (d) ______ as their religion. In the 14th century, the renowned Arab scholar Ibn Batuta (e) ______ across the islands and wrote about his experiences.

Answers for Passage 17:

• Variant i: (a) known (b) close-spaced (c) has/ covers (d) settlers/people (e) earliest

• Variant ii: (a) clustered (b) smallest (c) population (d) settlement (e) independent

• Variant iii: (a) settlers (b) centuries (c) Africa (d) Islam (e) travelled

24. Soil Pollution / Environmental Threat

Passage Text: Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced every day but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of house hold wastes particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizer's and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 12): Soil is one of the main four elements of environment. Unfortunately, this elements being (a) --alarmingly. Various kinds of wastes are held (b) – for soil pollution. (c)---- of pesticides and fertilizers is another cause of soil pollution. Besides causing pollution and erosion deforestation (d) -- the fertility in the top soil. So, to stop soil (e) ---- and pollution, we must plant trees on ‘a large scale.

• Extra Question (i): The (a) -- volume of industrial waste is one of the most significant causes of soil pollution. Industrial waste is being produced every day but it is not disposed in a (b) – way. The mismanagement of household wastes has caused threat not (c) — to the soil but also to the drainage system, (d) —of pesticides and fertilizers has led to the pollution of soil. There are many ways to get rid of this problem. Recycling, (e) —and tree plantation are among them.

Answers for Passage 18:

• Main Question: (a) polluted (b) responsible (c) Use (d) damage/lessens (e) damage

• Extra (i): (a) enormous (b) proper (c) only (d) Overuse (e) Using natural fertilizer

25. Zahir Raihan

Passage Text: Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film makers in Bangladesh. He was born on 19th August, 1935 in the village Majupur, in Feni district. He was an active worker of the Language Movement. He was one of the ten students to go out in a procession on 21 February 1952. He also took part in the mass movement in the 1969. In 1971, he joined the Liberation War. All through his life, Zahir dreamt for a democratic Society, Society a that will ensure freedom of speech and will. He had many dreams about our film industry too. He made a legendary film "Jibon Theke Neya" based on the Language Movement of 1952. It was a revolt against the then autocratic government. During the liberation war, this film was shown outside Bangladesh. Critics like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak appreciated this film. Zahir gave all his money to the Freedom Fighters' trust that he got from his film shows. Besides his great documentary on Pakistani atrocities, Stop Genocide, helped world sentiment in favour of our liberation war. Zahir's dream was fulfilled. And it's pity the dreamer was missing at such a time when came true.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 27): An active (a) – of language movement, man Raihan was born on 19 August, 1935 in Pa district. He also (b) – part in mass moveme and Liberation War. He wanted to (c) – freedom of speech. He was a (d) – film maker. He (e) ___ his life for the freedom of the country.

• Extra Question (i): Zahir Raihan is one of those men (a) – We remember and respect. He was a (b) ---- talented film maker. He dreamt of an (c) — free, sovereign society. He took (d) part in the language Movement, the Mass Movement and the Liberation War. But it was an (e) --- of fate that he could not see the freedom of his motherland with his own eyes.

• Extra Question (ii): Zahir Raihan was (a) – in making films. He came (b) – Feni and (c) – in the Language Movement. He also took part in the procession on 21 February (d) – the section 144. He was also a (e) – fighter.

• Extra Question (iii): Zahir Raihan is (a) -- a legendary and talented film maker. His film got (b) – from the great critics. Moreover, his active (c) — in Language and Mass Movement brought him to spotlight. His joining and (d) – to Liberation War will always be remembered. Zahir was in favour of democracy, freedom of speech. Actually he (e) --his life for the freedom of the country.

• Extra Question (iv): Zahir Raihan desired to establish a society free from (a) — He dreamt for a society that will have freedom of (b) ----. He (c) ---- part in different movements to (d) — this right. He wanted to (e) ---- World opinion in favor of our Liberation War.

Answers for Passage 19:

• Main Question: (a) worker/activist (b) took (c) ensure (d) famous/ legendary (e) sacrificed/ dedicated/ lost/ gave

• Extra (i): (a) whom (b) highly (c) exploitation (d) active (e) irony

• Extra (ii): (a) brilliant/talented (b) from (c) took part / participated (d) violating (e) freedom

• Extra (iii): (a) certainly (b) appreciation (c) participation (d) contribution (e) dedicated

• Extra (iv): (a) exploitation/oppression, suppression/ anarchy (b) speech (c) took (d) establish (e) create

26. Bhutan: Jewel of the East (Nature & Government)

Passage Text: Bhutan is called the jewel of the Eastern Himalayas. This small, landlocked country is located along the southern slopes of the Himalayan range, bounded by Tibet in the North and India from the other sides. The official name of Bhutan is Druk-yul which means 'land of the thunder dragon'. It earned this name because of the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas. The country has an area of 38,394 and a population of 7,16,896. Since it is cut off from the rest of the world by the Great Himalayas, a unique culture and tradition based on gentle Buddhist beliefs have evolved there over time. Bhutanese men wear Gho, a knee-length robe and women wear Kira, a sheet-like cloth piece. Bhutanese houses are built from mud and stone with wooden shingle roof. The Bhutanese never use iron nails in their buildings. Different festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan. Colourful masks are used in the festivals which reflect the rich Bhutanese culture. Dances are performed by the Buddhist monks to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. The main religious festival is called Tshechus. The teachings of Lord Buddha are enacted through mask dances for three to five days in the courtyard of the monasteries. People attend these events in their best clothes, with picnic baskets. Another major festival is called Losar. It is celebrated on Lunar New Year. People cook special dishes and wear new clothes. It is a time for family get-togethers. Men play archery or darts while women sing and dance. The government of Bhutan has taken a number of steps to protect its biodiversity. Bhutan is the first country in the world with specific constitutional obligations on its people to protect the environment. As per the constitution, at least 60 percent of the country must remain under forest cover at all times. Efforts are also taken to protect the nation against the intrusion of foreign cultures and values. The first foreign tourists were allowed into Bhutan in 1974. Now, tourism is encouraged but is controlled and limited to about 6,000 visitors a year. Bhutan is one of the last countries in the world to introduce television and the Internet to its people. The government lifted a ban on TV and the Internet only in 1999. The Bhutanese government has made it mandatory for all Bhutanese to wear only their national dress in public.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Variant i (Passage 18): Bhutan is a small country which is an ideal destination for the environment lovers. Bhutan is exceptional in (a) — natural environment. This is the first country that has constitutional (b) — to prevent the intrusion of foreign culture and reserve the natural beauty and (c) —. Besides, the Bhutanese are very much conscious about (d) —their own culture and tradition. It is compulsory for all the Bhutanese to wear (e) —their national dress in public.

• Variant ii (Passage 12): Bhutan has a rich culture of festivals. The Bhutanese have their own (a) ______ of celebrating those festivals. Indeed, the festivals are the (b) ______ of the Bhutanese culture. The Buddhist monks (c) ______ dances in order to ward off the evil spirits. On Lunar New Year, they celebrate (d) ______. It is one of the (e) ______ festivals of Bhutan.

• Variant iii (Passage 13): Bhutan is a country on the southern slopes of the (a) ______ Himalayas. The Bhutanese are (b) ______ of celebrating different festivals. They attach much (c) ______ to their festivals. They engage themselves in (d) ______ different festivals throughout the year. These festivals symbolize their age-old (e) ______.

• Variant iv (Passage 13): Bhutan is a small country (a) ______ an area of only 38,394 square kilometres. It is a (b) ______ country which is (c) ______ by Tibet and India. Fierce storms rolling in from the Himalayas (d) ______ this country. A unique culture and tradition have evolved in this country because (e) ______ its being cut off from the rest of the world by the Himalayas.

• Variant v (Passage 14): Bhutan is exceptional in protecting natural environment. The country has (a) ______ law to preserve nature. Moreover, it has preventive (b) ______ against the intrusion of foreign cultures. No tourist was allowed to (c) ______ Bhutan until 1974. Even till now, a limited number of tourists can visit Bhutan per (d) ______. Besides, wearing national dress is (e) ______ for all the Bhutanese in public.

Answers for Passage 20:

• Variant i: (a) protecting (b) obligations (c) environment (d) maintaining (e) only

• Variant ii: (a) way/tradition (b) reflection (c) perform (d) losar (e) major

• Variant iii: (a) Eastern (b) fond (c) color/importance (d) celebrating (e) tradition

• Variant iv: (a) with (b) landlocked (c) bounded (d) affect/strike (e) of

• Variant v: (a) constitutional (b) measures (c) visit (d) year (e) mandatory

27. Olympic Legends

Passage Text: With the curtains closing on the 2012 London Olympics, it's impossible not to look back and reflect on the greatest performances by Olympic athletes. The Olympics have many memorable moments and athletes we'll remember by name alone. The list is quite big. Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are the latest addition to this list of the bests. They made London Olympics stand apart. If there is any question like this: "What is the standout performance of London 2012?", perhaps the answer is "The London Games gave us Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt." The first one is an already decorated Olympian, who put the finishing touches on his great athletic careers. And another came up with a new definition of fast. Two of the most popular Olympic sports, sprinting and swimming, saw their two biggest stars captivating audiences. They'd also dominated the 2008 Beijing Games, but Phelps and Bolt cemented their legacies in London. Phelps, the American swimmer, passed gymnast Larissa Latynia for the most Olympic medals ever. Bolt was the third man to repeat as a 100-meter gold medalist and the first as a 200-meter gold medalist, and he broke his own Olympic record by running the 100 meter in 9.63 seconds. Once Phelps and Bolt were back in their pool and track, the story lines changed.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: The London Olympics in 2012 marveled the audiences with the outstanding (a) ______ by Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. Both of them are the most amazing (b) ______ making the London Olympics an exceptional one. Bolt, the most accomplished (c) ______, became the (d) ______ person ever recorded, while Phelps became the all-time record-holder by surpassing the most celebrated female (e) ______ Larissa Latynia.

Answers for Passage 23:

• Main Question: (a) performances (b) athletes (c) sprinter (d) fastest (e) gymnast

28. Shat Gambuj Mosque / Heritage

Passage Text: 'Heritage' is what we inherit from the past, live with them in the present and then pass' on to our children or future generation. When we speak of 'World Heritage', it indicates places and sites that we generation of the entire world. The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is such a heritage. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Originally, the historic Mosque City was known as Khalifatabad’. It is situated at the outskirts of Bagerhat town not very far from the dense mangrove forest of the Sundarbans. Khalifatabad was a Muslim colony. It was founded by the Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Johan in the 15th century. Khan Jahanbuilt a network of roads, bridges, public buildings and reservoirs to make the city habitable. There are about 360 mosques in the city. Among them the most remarkable is the multi domed Shat Gombuj Mosque. The mosque is unique in the sense that, it has 60 pillars that support the roof, with 77 low height domes. Besides being used as a prayer hall, Khan Jahan used the mosque as his court also. Today, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and one of the best architectural beauties of Bangladesh.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Our cultural and natural heritage is our (a) —. The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is one of our unique (b) — it reflects our age old tradition. We are (c) — to see the architectural beauty of the mosque. Each corner reveals the touch of remarkable technical (d) —. It is one of the greatest tourist (e) —.

• Extra Question (i): 'Heritage' is what we inherit from the past, with them in the present and then pass or our suture generation, World Heritage' (a) -- places and sites that we got from the past pass on to the future generation of the world The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is an -- of such a heritage. It was declared a world heritage site in 1985. Originally, the historical Mosque City was known as 'Khalifabad'. It situated at the outer (c)… of Bagerhat low not very far from the dense mangrove forest the Sundarbans. Khalifabad was a colony Muslims. Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan founded it in the 15th centu: Islamic architecture (d) -- the planning of t city. The decorations were reflections of (e) -- Mughal and Turkish architecture.

• Extra Question (ii): The historic Mosque City was known Khalifatabad'. It is situated at the (a) – Bagerhat town, not very far from the den: mangrove (b) – of the Sundarbans. Khalifataba was a Muslim colony. It was (c) ---- by saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century the infrastructure of the city (d) ------significar technical skills. There are about 360 mosques in the city. Among them the most remarkable is the (e) -- Shat Gombuj Mosque.

Answers for Passage 25:

• Main Question: (a) pride (b) mosques (c) lucky/fortunate (d) excellence (e) spots

• Extra (i): (a) means (b) example (c) side/ area (d) dominates (e) both

• Extra (ii): (a) center/heart (b) forest (c) founded (d) shows (e) spectacular/ unique

29. Eid / The Pull of Roots

Passage Text: Eid is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh. Eid means happiness. Everyone wants to share this happiness with their near and dear ones. So most of the people, who are living outside their homes for different reasons have a strong desire to get back home during the Eid vacations. As a result, there is a mad rush in the buses, trains, or launches for the home--bound people. This often causes transport accidents that take away many lives. However, it cannot stop people's desire to meet their family, in--laws, or friends. What makes people rush for their homes inspire of serious hazards? This is the pull of the roots. Do human beings have roots like the trees? The Answer is yes' but unlike the roots of the trees, they are invisible, they lie in our minds. It's these roots that make a bond between us and family members, in--laws, friends, and neighbors or even between us and the land where we were born and grew up. In that sense our families, land of birth, relatives, our culture, traditions, or surroundings are our roots. And wherever we stay, we have a continuous pull of our roots.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Eid, (a) – is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh means happiness. Most of the people (b) – outside their homes become impatient to get back home during the Eid vacations in order to c) – this happiness with their near and dear ones. In fact, this is the pull of roots. Human beings have also roots that are (d) — the (e) – make a bond between us and our dear ones like family members and friends.

• Extra Question (i): Eid means happiness and this Eid comes to us (a) — a year. Every Muslim in Bangladesh has a strong (b) – to share this happiness with their (c) — persons. That's why, almost all Muslims (d) -- of rich or poor are found crazy to get back to their homes during this vacation. It causes a mad rush for (e) — buses, trains or launches.

• Extra Question (ii): During Eid vacation, vehicles are a (a) — Home bound people get (b) – transport with life risk. They do it out of a vehement feeling for (c) — Birth place, (d) -- and kin, culture and tradition rearing in heart continuously (e) – everyone.

Answers for Passage 26:

• Main Question: (a) which (b) living (c) share (d) invisible (e) roots

• Extra (i): (a) twice (b) desire/liking/attraction (c) near and dear (d) irrespective (e) passenger/ public

• Extra (ii): (a) must (b) on (c) relatives (d) kith (e) pull/drive

30. Michael Madhusudan Dutt

Passage Text: Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksho River, a village in Keshobpur Upazila under Jashore district. From an early age, Dutt aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family, and adopted the first name Michael. In his childhood, he was recognized by his teachers as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. His early, exposure to English education and European literature at home and his college inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. Since his adolescence he started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. Michael was an ardent follower of the famous English poet Lord Byron. So after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama almost entirely in English. They proved his higher level of intellectual ability. However, he failed to gain the right appreciation. With his utter frustrations he saw that he was not regarded as a native writer of English literature. Out of his frustration he composed a sonnet in Bangla “Kopotaksha Nad", which earned him huge reputation in Bangla. 'Gradually he could realize that his true identity lay in Bengal and he was a sojourner in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his fascination for England and the West. He came to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla literature from this period. He is the poet to write the first Bangla epic Meghna Badh Kabya.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Michael Madhusudan Dutt was one of the most popular writers in the history of Bangla (a) —, He was the (b) – who wrote the first Bangla epic. He wrote several poems as well as (c) —. He was (d) — by a famous English writer Lord Byron for his writings. Though at first he wrote in English, he ultimately realized that true (e) – lies in his own country.

• Extra Question (i): Love for own country and language cannot be (a) ---- by any other thing. The case of Michael Madhusudan Dutt is a (b) ---- example of this. Michael wanted to be an Englishman in and dceds. He loved English (d) ----- than his mother language, Bangla. He expected to shine as an English poet but his efforts went in vain. At last he could (e) — his wrong dream. We should take lesson from the life of Dutt really true that we should love our mother language just like our mother. (Note: Blank (c) is missing in the source text but the answer key accounts for it).

• Extra Question (ii): Since adolescence, Michael Madhusudan believed that he was born on the (a) -- side the planet and that his society was not able to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. So, he (b) – Christianity and went in Europe. There he (c) — poetry and drama almost entirely in English. Though he showed his higher level of intellectual ability, he failed to gain the right appreciation. He got frustrated when he found that he was not esteemed as a native writer of English Literature. Out of his frustration, he (d). ---- composing sonnets. His sonnet "Kopotaksha Nad”, earned him huge reputation in Bangla. Afterwards he regretted his fascination for England and the West and returned to Bengal (e) -- himself to Bangla literature from this period.

• Extra Question (iii): Being attracted towards (a) -- Madhusudan Dutt took Christianity. Then he (b) – his first name Michael. When he was (c) — he became anxious Hur of living in Bengal instead of Europe. So he went to Europe for (d) — of his intellect. He did the best but he failed to gain the right (e) ----.

• Extra Question (iv): Michael Madhusudan Dutt (a) – was a popular Bengali poet and dramatist was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksha River under Jashore district. His teachers (b) -- him as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. From an early age, Dutt desired to be an English man in form and manner. He was born in a sophisticated Hindu family. (c)------ took Christianity as a young man. He (d) ------ to English education and European literature at to home and his college and this inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. After adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama almost entirely in English (e) --- the famous English poet Lord Byron.

Answers for Passage 27:

• Main Question: (a) literature (b) poet (c) dramas/ plays (d) influenced/ impressed (e) identity

• Extra (i): (a) measured (b) fine (c) words (d) more (e) realize

• Extra (ii): (a) wrong (b) converted to/took (c) wrote (d) started (e) to commit/devote

• Extra (iii): (a) the English (b) adopted (c) adolescent (d) flourishment (e) appreciation

• Extra (iv): (a) who (b) recognized (c) He (d) was exposed (e) following

31. Email in Modern Life

Passage Text: Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day at work. The morning probably starts with a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is logging in the computer. For many of us the third step has become an automatic behavior and it dominates the rest of our work day, receiving and sending dozens of emails. An e--mail is an electronic mail. It is a computer aided exchanging digital text messages from a sender to one or multiple recipient/s. Emails operate through a network of computers linked by the Internet. There are commercial server agencies such as Yahoo, Gmail, Email, Hotmail, etc. that accept the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the Recipient: If the Recipient is not online, the message is stored and delivered later when the recipient is online. It works instantly just with the click of your mouse. It has hen a powerful communication tool in modern life.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Modern life is (a) - impossible without computer. Computer has now become a (b) – of our daily life. Computer (c) - most of our daily activities. Every day we send lots of emails by computer. An email is a computer-aided way of sending and receiving text message. There is no doubt that emails have become an important communication (d) — in modern days. The use of computer (e) - communication will increase Day by day.

• Extra Question (i): Nowadays an officer starts his day's work (a) — in Computer. Then he opens his mailbox. If he needs to send a message to any (b)-, he will compose a message and click the mouse. It will reach the recipient (c) — now, email has been a (d) — mode of communication. The use of computer. (e) – communication will increase day by day.

• Extra Question (ii): To send and receive email has (a) — an important part of daily work to some people. E mail (b) — electronic mail. It is used to exchange views to others. There are several commercial server agencies to (c) -- the text message from the sender. Then they deliver it to the (d) — mail box. In fact, (e) -- is a powerful communication Tool of modern life.

• Extra Question (iii): The role of email is vital in modern age because it is the age of communication. (a) — a powerful tool of communication, email (b) -- a revolution in this sector. A citizen's ordinary day at work has become an automatic behavior and the rest of our work day (c) by it which is (d) – and sending dozens of emails. Yahoo, Gmail, Mail, Hotmail etc., are the commercial servers that (e) - the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the Recipient.

• Extra Question (iv): The present age is (a) — by the advancement of communication. Communicating with people all over the world has become an (b) — part of our life. Communication between people has now become easier than (c) before. E-mail has brought about a revolutionary change in the (d) - of communication. For this we are (e) — to computers.

Answers for Passage 28:

• Main Question: (a) almost (b) part (c) does/performs (d) system/ medium (e) for

• Extra (i): (a) logging (b) one/ person (c) instantly/ automatically (d) powerful (e) for

• Extra (ii): (a) been/ become (b) means (c) accept (d) recipient's (e) email.

• Extra (iii): (a) As (b) has made/has created (c) is dominated (d) receiving (e) accept

• Extra (iv): (a) marked (b) integral/ inseparable/ inevitable (c) ever (d) field (e) indebted

32. The Merchant of Venice / Antonio

Passage Text: Once upon a time in Venice, there was a very rich merchant named Antonio. He had many ships that sailed in the sea. His ships carried different types of merchandise to other countries. He sold those goods in foreign countries. He bought spices and other valuables with the money and sold them in Venice. Antonio was a good and kind man. He always helped the poor. The people of Venice loved him very much for his honesty and kindness. Antonio had a close friend named Bassano. He was a handsome young man and was born in a noble family. Bassano liked to live a very luxurious life. He loved grandeur and style. He spent more money than his earning. As a result he was very often short of money. On such situations, Bassano would go to his best friend Antonio for help. Antonio would on the other hand help him with cash. It so happened that, Bassano fell in love with a wealthy lady named Portia. Portia was known not only for her beauty but also for her wisdom. Portia on the other hand had softness towards Bassano too. He wanted to visit Portia in a grand manner but he did not have any money. So he went to Antonio

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Once there (a) – a rich merchant named Antonio. He had many business ships. He traded with foreign countries. By nature he was honest and kind. People loved him very much. He was a very (b) — friend of Bassano. Bassano was born in a (c) — family. He liked luxury. He Was very (d) --. He was always in want of (e) —

• Extra Question (i): Shylock was a money lender. Antonio went to Him to (a) — money. Shylock used to lend money (b) – interest. He agreed to lend money to Antonio on one condition. It was (c) — Antonio failed to repay money in three months, Shylock Would (d) - a pound of flesh from any part of. Antonio's body. Antonio willingly (e) — and took The money. He gave the money to his dear friend, Bassano.

• Extra Question (ii): Bassano was born in a (a) — family. He Luxury. He was very (b) — He always wanted of (c) - There (d) rich men named Antonio. He had many business by nature he was honest and kind. He very (e) - friend of Bassano.

Answers for Passage 29:

• Main Question: (a) was/ lived (b) close (c) noble (d) spendthrift/ extravagant (e) money

• Extra (i): (a) borrow (b) on (c) if (d) cut (e) agreed

• Extra (ii): (a) noble (b) extravagant (c) money (d) lived (e) intimate

33. Paharpur / Archaeological Site

Passage Text: Paharpur is an important archaeological site situated in a village named 'Paharpur' in Naogaon district of northern Bangladesh. Naogaon is mainly plain land but in the middle of it stood a hill covered with jungle. When the jungle was cleared and the hill excavated, there emerged a lofty ruin of are ancient temple. The temple is about 24 meter high from the surrounding level. “Pahar' means hill, Hence is the name Paharpur. The Paharpur site has been excavated and re--excavated a number of times by archaeologists. Sir Alexander visited the place in 1879. Cunningham intended to carry out an extensive excavation but was prevented by the land owner. Nevertheless, he was satisfied with whatever excavation he was permitted to carry on. He discovered the ruins of a square tower of 22 feet side with a projection in the middle of each side from the top of the central hill. The site was declared to be protected by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1919 under the 'Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: Paharpur is an important archaeological (a) -- of Bangladesh. The name of Paharpur comes from the word 'Pahar' which means (b) –. It was (c) — by an excavation. Later on, the site was excavated and re--excavated (d) – times. The Department of Archaeology of Bangladeshundertook another (e) -- after independence.

• Extra Question: The Paharpur site has been excavated and re--excavated many times. However, systematic and regular excavation was a joint (a) – starting in 1923. The expedition was started with the (b) – of south west corner. RD Banerjee (c) – the task in the session 1925--26 and KN Dikshit in 1928--27. After independence the excavation came under the control of (d) –. Then the site was excavated in two (e) –.

Answers for Passage 30:

• Main Question: (a) site (b) hill (c) discovered/ found (d) several (e) excavation

• Extra Solution: (a) venture (b) excavation (c) took (d) Bangladesh (e) phases

34. Pahela Boishakh

Passage Text: Pahela Boishakh is the first day of Bangla New Year. The day is a public holiday. This day has a special significance for us as it forms a part of Bengali culture and tradition. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious beliefs, celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole of Bangladesh is in a festive mood. The day inspires people to start life with renewed hopes and inspirations. Every year the day is celebrated traditionally. People wake up early in the morning, have a bath and wear their traditional clothes. Women wear white saris with red borders and adorn themselves with colorful choirs and flowers, while men dress themselves with Punjabis. It is a day when people love eating traditional food. On this day the most colorful event is held in Dhaka. Early in the morning, people in hundreds and thousands pour in from all directions to attend the cultural function at Ramna Bataral organized by Chhayanat. The cultural program begins just with sunrise and the renowned artists of the country take part in the program starting with famous Tagore song Esho--he--Boishakh. Esho Esho…. Artists also sing traditional folk songs, and display classical dances with the rhythm of musical instruments.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 08): Pahela Boishakh is a traditional (a) -- that is celebrated all over the country every year. It (b) un people to begin a new (c) with new expectations. Everyone wears (d) -- clothes and eats traditional food on this day. Different organizations arrange different (e) -- programmers throughout the country.

• Extra Question: Pahela Boishakh is the first day of Bangla New Year which is a part of our national (a) -- On this day the whole country wears a festive mood (b) -- all the distances and past (c) -- of our life. Because the day (d) -- us to start our life with (e) -- hopes and aspirations.

Answers for Passage 31:

• Main Question: (a) festival (b) inspires (c) year (d) traditional (e) cultural

• Extra Question: (a) life (b) forgetting (c) sorrows (d) inspires (e) renewed

35. Lake Baikal

Passage Text: Lake Baikal is the deepest and one of the biggest and most ancient lakes of the world. It is situated almost in the centre of Asia. Lake Baikal is a gigantic bowl set 445 meters above sea level. This grand. Enormous unusual and charming miracle of nature is Located in the south of Eastern Siberia, in the Baryat Autonomous Republic and region of Irkutsk Russia. The lake covers 31,500 sq.km. It is 636 km long and an average of 48 km wide. The widest point of the lake is 79.4 km. The water basin occupies 5, 57,000 sq km. and contains 23,000 cu.km. (Cubic kilometer) of water, which is about one fifth of the world's reserves fresh surface water. There are hot spring in the surrounding area of Lake Baikal. The quality of the water of these springs is excellent. Baikal is a stormy lake. The wind blows in various directions. The weather depends on the wind. If it is blowing from the north, the weather is bright and sunny. The water of the lake looks green and dark blue. But of the winds get stronger, Baikal turns black, waves rising high with white crest. The beauty of lake Baikal is exceptional.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 24): Nature creates things (a) ---- Lake Baikal is one of them. Science can hardly (b) ---- this particular formation of the lake. Why is it placed above the sea level? Why is the weather so (c) --? The Answer of these questions (d) -- scientists. Geography as a discipline explains the origin of earth and other planets. But (e) – it cannot explain the formation and peculiarity of Lake Baikal.

• Extra Question (i): The deepest and the most ancient lake of the world is Lake Baikal. The (a) – position of this magnanimous lake is nearly in the heart of Asia. The area of this lake is 31,000 sq.km. Lake Baikal is (b) – by many hot springs which are excellent (c) – of water. Due to the blowing the wind into several directions, Lake Bain always (d) ------ a stormy look. Green and dark blue aspects of the lake water are quite natural (e) ------ there are the fury of the wind.

• Extra Question (ii): Baikal is a lake. It is the (a)… and one of the most ancient lakes of the world. Hot Springs have been created in the (b) ------ area of the lake. The water of these springs is very excellent. It’s weather is stormy mostly in (c) ------. The wind from (d) ------ directions. The quality of the water depends on the wind. The water looks (e) ------ during the storm.

• Extra Question (iii): Lake Baikal is the deepest lake of the world. It is one of the biggest and most ancient lakes of the world. It (a) ------ almost in the centre of Asia, The average (b) ------ level in the lake is as high as 456m. The average (c) ---- of the Baikal is 730m, and its maximum depth in the (d) ------ is 1620m. It would take about a (e) ------ year for all the rivers of the world to fill Baikal basin.

• Extra Question (iv): Lake Baikal (a) -- almost in the centre of Asia. The average water level in the lake is as high as 456m. The average depth of Lake Baikal is 730m and its maximum depth in the (b) ------ is 1620m. It would take about a (c) -- year for all the rivers of the world to fill Baikal's basin, and would take about four hundred years for all the rivers, streams and, brooks that flow into Siberian lake--sea to do the same. In the surrounding area of Lake Baikal there are (d) -- hot springs. These springs have water of excellent quality. The lake acts as a powerful generator and bio--filter producing this water. Baikal is a stormy lake. Autumn is the (e) — time. The wind blows from various directions.

Answers for Passage 32:

• Main Question: (a) and (b) explain (c) stormy (d) move (e) still

• Extra (i): (a) geographical (b) surrounded (c) sources (d) poses/takes (e) unless

• Extra (ii): (a) deepest (b) surrounding (c) Autumn (d) various (e) black

• Extra (iii): (a) is located (b) water (c) depth (d) middle (e) full

• Extra (iv): (a) is situated (b) middle (c) full/whole (d) many/ a lot of (e) stormy

36. Partha Pratim Majumder (Mime Artiste)

Passage Text: Partha Pratim Majumder was born in 1954 in Pabna to a family of artistes. He spent most of his early years in his ancestral home, one of the biggest houses, situated in a small locality known as Kalachandpara. At that time it was well known for its cultural activities. There were festivals and various types of cultural shows round the year. His father, a photographer by profession was an art lover. He taught and inspired his son to appreciate different forms of art. Majumder went to live with his aunt in Chandernagar, 30kilometres away from Kolkata in 1966. It was there that he first came across a mime artiste named Jogesh Dutta. The way Dutta narrated stories without uttering a single word, left Majumder spell bound. He took lessons on mime from Dutta in Jogesh Dutta's mime academy in Kolkata from 1966 to 1972.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 19): Perhaps many of us do not know about Pratim Majumdar. He is (a) — mime artist. He (b) — day to day activities in his mime. The sadness as well as (c) — in his mime. And this (d) — artist was born in 1954 in Pabna, passed most of his early life in his home village. In 1966 he went to live with his aunt in Chandernagar. It is 30 kilometers away (e) — Kolkata. He met a famous mime artist named Jogesh Dutta in Kolkata.

• Extra Question (i): Partha Pratim Majumder was born in 1951 Pabna in a (a) — enlightened family. He spent of the childhood in his forefather's home forefather's house was of great size. It was (b) —a small locality known as Kalachandpara. At that time Kalachandpara was a center of cult activities. His father had deep passion for Majumder got (c) — for art from his father. The most turning (d) — in his life happened in when he went to Chandernagar. There he came touch with another famous artist named Jogesh Dutt. One of the performances of Jogesh Dutt (e) — a magic spell on him.

• Extra Question (ii): Many of us do not know about Partha Pratim Majumder (a) —was a mime artist. He performed 3 day to day activities in his (b) —. This (c) — artist was born in Bangladesh. He passed a part of his boyhood at his (d) — village. He met a famous mime artist in Kolkata (e) — Jogesh Dutta.

• Extra Question (iii): Majumder was born into a family of artistes. By (a) — his father was a photographer. Being a photographer, 'he loved art very much. He taught his son to (b) — different forms of art. At one (c) — of time Majumder went to India to live with his aunt. The place was 30 kilometers away from Kolkata and the year was 1966. At that place, Majumder came in (d) —with a mime artiste named Jogesh Dutta. Majumder (e) — training on mime in Dutta's mime academy.

Answers for Passage 33:

• Main Question: (a) a (b) portrays (c) goodness (d) famous (e) from

• Extra (i): (a) culturally (b) situated/located (c) inspiration/ interest (d) point (e) had/ left

• Extra (ii): (a) who (b) mime (c) mime/ great/ renowned/ famous (d) own/native (e) named

• Extra (iii): (a) profession (b) appreciate (c) point (d) contact (e) received/got

37. Nepal (Hindu Kingdom)

Passage Text: Known as the land of Everest, Nepal is one of the charming countries in Asia. It is also known as only HinduKingdom in the world. The Kingdom Nepal is a small land of sublime beauty. It has of the world's best and very important temples. It is a country that is rich in scenic beauty and cultural heritage. Nepal Mess between India and the Tibetan part of China. This small country has an area of 147,181 square kilometers. Nepal is home to nearly 29.000.000 people. The population is primarily rural, Kathmandu, the capital city, has less than one million inhabitants. Nepal's demographic features are complicated not only by dozens of ethnic groups, but by different castes. In total, there are 103 castes and ethnic groups living in this small country. The two largest of such groups are known as Cheri and Behan. Others include Magyar, Thru and Tamang, Newar, Muslim, Gurung and Darnal. About 48 percent of the people speak Nepali. Among other languages spoken arc Maithali, Bhojpuri, Thru and Tamang.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 16): Nepal, a (a) — country of ours, is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. People of the belief of (b) —a are living in (c) —with others. It has many eye soothing and (d) —place with (e) —beauty.

Answers for Passage 34:

• Main Question: (a) neighboring (b) Hinduism (c) harmony (d) outstanding (e) scenic

38. A Florist's Career

Passage Text: A florist's career is rather a good choice as an unconventional job for many around the world. Wherever you see eye--catching floral displays, you actually see the professional performance of a floral designer. They are also known as' florists and they create superb arrangements with flowers. Using both real and artificial flowers with other greeneries, florists prepare flower displays for a variety of events. Although formal education or diploma is not always essential, florists must have a good taste, good eye for colors, shapes and proportion. They have to have good sense for selecting flowers, ribbons and other accessories to make beautiful arrangements. Professional florists are knowledgeable about not only flowers but also designs and techniques. Most florists learn the trade mainly through apprenticeship in a previous flower farming job and also by attending formal floral schools and courses. However, a true passion for flowers and a bit of aesthetic sense are all that can make a florist's career successful.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Passage 25): Eye--catching floral displays (a) -- the professional performance of floral designers. They are also known as florists because they can create superb arrangements with flowers. Florists (b) — both real and artificial flowers with other greeneries and prepare flower displays for taste, good a variety of events. Florists (c) — to have a good eye for colours, shapes and proportion. They must have good sense so that they can select flowers, ribbons and other accessories for (d) - beautiful arrangements. Professional florists know about not only flowers but also design and techniques. A florist (e) -- - have a successful career by having true passion for flowers and a bit of aesthetic sense.

• Extra Question: The career of a florist is funny and exciting. But as a career it is not a (a) --- one. Florists work with flower. They have to develop (b) --- Eyecatching floral displays (c) --- the testimony to their professional performance. While (d) --- various programs, florists have to choose flower considering significance and meaning of each flower. Besides, they have to be aware of designs and techniques. As (e) —, most florists learn the flower trade.

Answers for Passage 35:

• Main Question: a) express/indicate (b) use (c) have (d) making (e) can/ may

• Extra Question: (a) conventional (b) techniques (c) bear (d) arranging (e) beginner/apprentice

39. Festivals of Bhutan

Passage Text: Different festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan. Colourful masks are used in the festivals which reflect the rich Bhutanese culture. Dances are performed by the Buddhist monks to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. The main religious festival is called Tshechus. The teachings of Lord Buddha are enacted through mask dances for three to five days in the courtyard of the monasteries. People attend these events in their best clothes, with picnic baskets. Another major festival is called Losar. It is celebrated on Lunar New Year. People cook special dishes and wear new clothes. It is a time for family get-togethers. Men play archery or darts while women sing and dance.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Unit 6, Lesson 5): Bhutan has a rich culture of festivals. The Bhutanese have their own (a) ______ of celebrating those festivals. Indeed, the festivals are the (b) ______ of the Bhutanese culture. The Buddhist monks (c) ______ dances in order to ward off the evil spirits. On Lunar New Year, they celebrate (d) ______. It is one of the (e) ______ festivals of Bhutan.

Answers for Passage 36:

• Main Question: (a) way/tradition (b) reflection (c) perform (d) losar (e) major

40. Indian Culture & History

Passage Text 1 (History): India is a land of ancient civilization. The social, economic and cultural diversity of this vast country is the result of invasions by different races in the process of history. Indian history begins with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization and the coming of the Aryans. During this period, Aryan culture flourished in this part of the world. The fifth century saw the unification of India under Ashoka, and it is in his time that Buddhism spread in many parts of Asia. In the eighth century, Islam came to India for the first time and by the eleventh century it had firmly established itself. In 1206, Qutbuddin Aybeck founded the Delhi Sultanate. This was finally succeeded by the Mughal Empire in 1526, under which India once again achieved a large measure of political unity.

Fill in the Gaps Question 1:

• Variant i (Unit 6, Lesson 4): India being invaded by many nations has acquired a great variety of culture. The birth of Indus Valley has (a) ______ the beginning of Indian history. Aryans came to this country during this period and their (b) ______ found a basis here. Ashoka (c) ______ India in the fifth century. It was the period of the flourish of Buddhism. However, Islam spread here in the (d) ______ century. In 1526, the Mughals led India to have unity (e) ______.

Passage Text 2 (Culture): The culture of India is one of the oldest and unique in the world. In India, there is amazing cultural diversity throughout the country. The South, North, and Northeast have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved out its own cultural distinction. There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied and unique as India. There are 17 major languages and 844 dialects used by the people of India. Thus, India is a tourists' delight. The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, the Qutab Minar and the Red Fort are a few of the many wonders which attract people from all over the world. Kashmir has been described as a paradise on earth. The country of mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers and lakes offer the richness of a mini world within a single country.

Fill in the Gaps Question 2:

• Variant ii (Unit 6, Lesson 4): There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied as India. The cultural diversity of India is (a) ______. In fact, it is a (b) ______ one. Each state is culturally (c) ______. Different languages, dialects and culture have made India a (d) ______ of tourists. In a word, India is a (e) ______ world.

Answers for Passage 37:

• Variant i: (a) made (b) culture (c) unified (d) eleventh (e) politically

• Variant ii: (a) distinct/notable (b) unique/special (c) distinct/rich (d) congregation/crowd/gathering/ destination (e) mini

41. Living in Society / A Young Man

Passage Text: Long ago, a young man lived in a village. He found his life full of problems and sufferings. So he left his house and went to a jungle to live by himself. There he made a nice little hut with wood, bamboo and reeds. He felt very happy there. But one day he found some mice in his hut. The little creatures soon made holes in his blanket. So he brought a cat to kill the mice. The cat needed milk. So he brought a cow. The cow needed grass and hay. So he brought a cowboy. The cowboy, needed food. So he took a wife to cook meals, then children were born to them, and the man found himself again in a family. So nobody can live alone. People need food, shelter, companions and cooperation. They need to help each other. And if they live in a family or community, their needs can be fulfilled. Hence living in society can make people good and happy citizens.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question: A young man found his life (a) — in the family. So, to live alone, he went to the jungle and made a hut (b) –. One day he found his blanket cut by mice. This made him (c) –. He had to arrange the (d) – support to solve the problem. Gradually, he found himself in the family again. Actually, a human being cannot live without a companion because he needs help and support from others in society. Only an (e) – or a devil can live alone.

Answers for Passage 38:

• Main Question: (a) problematic (b) there (c) irritated/ angry (d) necessary (e) angel

41. The Story of an Hour / Josephine

Passage Text: Josephine was kneeling before the closed door with her lips to the keyhole, imploring for admission. "Louise, open the door! I beg, open the door—you will make yourself ill. What are you doing, Louise? For heaven's sake open the door." "Go away. I am not making myself ill." No; she was drinking in a very elixir of life through that open window. Her fancy was running riot along those days ahead of her. Spring days, and summer days, and all sorts of days that would be her own. She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. It was only yesterday she had thought with a shudder that life might be long.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Main Question (Unit-13, Lesson-4): Josephine pleaded through the door for Louise to open it, fearing she would make (a) ______ ill. Louise, enjoying the (b) ______ from the open window, assured her she was (c) ______. She envisioned a future filled with her (d) ______ days—spring, summer, and beyond. She also made a quick prayer for a (e) ______ life.

Answers for Passage 39:

• Main Question: (a) herself (b) view (c) fine (d) own (e) long

42. Sonabhan & The Rooster

Passage Text: A warning comes from old Chowkidar's young wife. "Watch your rooster," she threatens. "I don't want him in my house again." "If someone touches my boy," Sonabhan responds, "they'll see the consequences." She grounds Moti for an entire day. It makes him sad. His forlorn captivity crucifies her. She sets him loose the following morning. Some boys come and ask Sonabhan to lend Moti for cockfighting at a fair. They are happy to pay. "Never," she tells them. "He is my son." Monday dawns without Moti's crowing. His cold body is resting on its right side, lying against the basket. Eyes closed. His kingly head down. With Moti's basket in her lap, Sonabhan is motionless. She puts Moti to rest beside her husband's grave. She sighs, plods across the empty yard, steps onto an empty veranda, crawls into an empty home and sits on the edge of an empty bed. Another morning breaks.... Noon and afternoon come and go.... The birds in the coops quack and crow.... No one lets them out. For the first time, Sonabhan's doors do not open.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Variant i: Sonabhan gets (a) ______ by the young wife of old Chowkidar to keep her rooster (b) ______ from her house. Hearing this, Sonabhan grounds him for a (c) ______ day. It makes both of them very upset. She frees Moti the (d) ______ day. When boys ask to lend Moti for cockfighting, she (e) ______, calling him her son.

• Variant ii: Following a threat from old Chowkidar's wife, Sonabhan briefly caged her beloved (a) ______, Moti. However, she (b) ______ him the next morning. When boys (c) ______ money to use Moti for cockfighting, she firmly refused the offer declaring Moti as her son. On Monday, Moti was found (d) ______, lying cold next to his basket. Heartbroken, Sonabhan (e) ______ him beside her husband's grave.

• Variant iii: Sonabhan treats Moti, the rooster, like her own child. She (a) ______ to let him join any cockfights. After the old Chowkidar's wife has (b) ______ her, Sonabhan locks Moti up for a (c) ______ and feels deeply upset about it. When Moti suddenly dies, her heart (d) ______. She buries him beside her husband's grave. The next morning, her house remains (e) ______, and the rest of the poultry stay trapped in their cages.

Answers for Passage 40:

• Variant i: (a) warned (b) away (c) whole (d) next/following (e) refuses

• Variant ii: (a) rooster (b) released (c) offered (d) dead (e) buried

• Variant iii: (a) refuses (b) threatened (c) day (d) breaks (e) shut/closed

43. Shyam from Magura (Sports & Pastime)

Passage Text: Hi, I'm Shyam. I'm from Magura. Although it's the district headquarters, it's a small town. I'm in grade 9 now in Chander Haat Bidyaloya. I love games and sports very much. My father was an athlete in his student life. He inspires me to follow his footsteps and take part in games and sports or do some exercise besides my studies. So I get up early in the morning and take a walk with my father almost every day. We walk for about an hour. At school, during break I play kabadi, gollachut, badminton, table tennis, and carom. Sometimes I practise the high jump and the long jump outside the school campus. Playing football is a passion for me. I like watching television too. I watch sports programmes on different TV channels during my free time. I'm a fan of National Geographic, Discovery, and Animal Planet for their documentaries as they are quite interesting as well as educative. Recently, my father has presented me with a camera as he was very happy with the result of my Junior School Certificate exam. When I hold the camera, I feel so excited! I wish I could be an amateur photographer in future not to snap only personal photographs at different parties but to shoot our beautiful Bangladesh. I'm sure that soon photography will be my most favourite pastime.

Fill in the Gaps Questions:

• Variant i (Unit-3, Lesson-1): I take part in sports and do some sorts of exercise alongside my studies. Since my father was an athlete, he has been a great (a) ______ for me in this regard. Football is my (b) ______, and I also like (c) ______ television during my free time. I (d) ______ sports programs on various TV channels. Besides, I'm a fan of National Geographic, Discovery, and Animal Planet for their captivating and educative (e) ______.

• Variant ii (Unit-3, Lesson-1): Shyam hails from Magura. He has a strong (a) ______ for games and sports. His father who was a sportsman is his (b) ______ of inspiration. Shyam likes to (c) ______ in the morning with his father every day. Watching documentaries and sport programs on various TV channels is his regular (d) ______. However, he never neglects his studies and always does well in his examination. He has an earnest desire to be an (e) ______ photographer in future.

Answers for Passage 41:

• Variant i: (a) inspiration (b) passion (c) watching (d) enjoy (e) documentaries

• Variant ii: (a) zeal/passion (b) source (c) walk (d) pastime (e) amateur