CUMILLA BOARD
English Second Paper
[According to the Syllabus of 2016]
Subject Code: 108
Time––3 hours; Full marks––100
[N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]
CUMILLA BOARD
Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60)
1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5
My mother is (a) — ideal housewife. She is (b) — affectionate lady. She manages (c) — family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) — cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (c) — wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f) — poor. She is also (g) — very religious lady. She advises us to follow (h) — path of truth and honesty. (i) — woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (f) — character.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5
A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover he has great thirst (e) — knowledge. For this he does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his teachers advice and jots (j) — their lectures.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5
as if | was born | as soon as | it | what does….look like |
there | have to | let alone | would rather | had better |
(a) Manners make a man. Students — practice good manners in everyday life.
(b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers for improvement.
(c) He tries to show off his knowledge in English. He speaks English — he were in Englishman.
(d) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists.
(e) The other day I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg.
(f) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, — Tk. 2000.
(g) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere anytime.
(h) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger.
(i) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He — on 23rd April, 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world.
(j) Son : Dad, — an alien — ?
Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5
(a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day —.
(b) A proverb goes that —. So we must try to lead an honest life.
(c) Courtesy means —. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.
(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agricultures, —.
(e) Times is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless —.
(f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is —.
(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser —.
(h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you — you will be successful.
(i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard least I —.
(j) His father has no ability to bear his sons educational expenses. So the son takes up a part-time job so that —.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.
0⋅5×10 = 5
Parents (a) — (be) blessings of God to us. When a child (b) — (bear), their joys (c) — (know) no bounds. They (d) — (start) (e) — (think) of (f) — (nurse) and (g) — (bring) up their children. They (h) — (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) — (take) pains for the upbringing of their off-spring. We (j) — never (offend) our parents.
6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5
We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal (Make it compound). (b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation (Make it positive). (c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly (Make it passive). (d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland (Make it interrogative). (e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end (make it affirmative).
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, “Where do you live?” The woman said, “I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I’m hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?” Hazrat Omar (R) said, “Go back home. I’m coming with food and money for you.”
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5
Women are nowadays as important as men in society. She constitute nearly half of our total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of it in darkness. Without the uplift of women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So proper education should be given to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5
I had a peculiar experience (a) — (Post-modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zahid, (b) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c) — (demonstrative to per-modify the noun) sea gulls. The (d) — (Pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) — (Post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with chips and biscuits. (g) — them (Use a present participle to pre-modify the verb), we became (h) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j) — (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase) lovely sea birds.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5
Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody (a) — it has become very popular. (b) — it has created a number of problems. It has (c) — advantages (d) — disadvantages. (e) — it helps to connect people. (f) — it helps to exchange information. (g) — it can be used for various purposes. (h) — it has a few disadvantages (i) — can cause a lot of troubles. (j) — its advantages are more than its disadvantages.
11. Read the passage and write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed below :
0⋅5×10 = 5
We should never call a student weaker. Teachers should never discourage any student frustrating his/her interest, ability and dream. Every teacher should try his/her best to find out the ways of success for the students and guide them to achieve it.
(a) never (antonym) (b) weaker (antonym) (c) discourage (antonym) (d) frustrating (synonym) (e) interest (synonym) (f) ability (synonym) (g) dream (synonym) (h) best (antonym) (i) success (antonym) (j) achieve (synonym)
12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5
Arif : Hello, How are you Zakia?
Zakia : Fine. What about you?
Arif : Well I was a bit sick
Zakia : Really What happened
Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It trouble my stomach.
Zakia : That’s why I always try to avoid outside food they are unhygienic.
Arif : I’m not going to have it anymore.
Zakia : Anyway you take care bye.
Arif : Bye.
Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question
13. Suppose, you are Adeeb/Adeeba and studying at ABC College in Chittagong. Now, on behalf of the students of your college, write an application to the Principal seeking his permission to go on a study tour. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of The Daily Star. You have recently witnessed a massive fire on a garment factory. Now, write a report on it about 120 words. Give a title to your report. 8
15. Write a paragraph on Drug Addiction mentioning its causes and effects on the society. Use 150 words. 10
16. As we grow older, we like to recollect the memories of our childhood days. Now, write a short composition that tells about your childhood memories. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. 14
Key
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[According to e Syllabus of 20161
English Second
PaperPart-A
1. (a) an (b) an (c) the (d) the (e) a ffl the (g) a (h) the (i) A 0) x
2. (a) to (b) to (c) by (d) for (e) for ffl to (g) of (h) of/around/across (i) by down
3. (a) have to (b) had better (c) as if (d) There (e) would rather (f) let alone (g) It (h) As soon as (i) was born j) what does look like
4. (a) It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day Bangladesh emerged as an independent country/we became independent.
(b) A proverb goes that honesty is the best policy.
(c) Courtesy means showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. - . 11
(d) As her economy depends on agriculture, she needs to put emphasis on it.
(e) You cannot prosper in life unless you are punctual.
ffl Though it is a small country, it is over populated.
(g) Since I am an early riser, I get enough time to do my work. '(h) If you are confident, you will be successful.
(i) I studied hard lest I should fail in the examination.
So the son takes up a part-tinle job so that he can continue his study.
5. (a) are (b) is born (c) know (d) start (e) to think/thinking nursing (g) bringing (h) remain (i) taking 0) should never offend
6. (a) They had patriotic zeal and so fought for the country.
(b) No other sons of our nation are as courageous as they.
(c) They are admired and respected greatly.
(d) Who denies their contribution to their motherland?
(e) They will always be remembered by their countrymen to the end.
7. One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and asked where she lived. The woman replied that she lived in a poor hut south end to that town. She added that she was hungry but there was no food in her house. She also asked if he would give her something to eat. Hazrat Omar (R) told her to go back home. He added that he was coming with food and money for her.
8. Women are nowadays as important as men in society. They/Women constitute nearly half of our total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of its population in darkness. Without the uplift of women, progress is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to them/women so that they can work hand in hand with men/their male counterparts in all development programmes.
9. (a) a few days ago / last year (b) a university student (c) some (d) beautiful (e) along very (g) taming,/ entertaining/feeding (h) very (i) to stay 0) those
10. (a) as (b) But (c) both (d) and (e) Firstly (f) Secondly (g) Moreover (h) In spite that (i) which 0) However
11. (a) always (b) stronger (c) encourage (d) disappointing (e) curiosity (f) capability (g) vision (h) worst (i) failure 0) attain / acquire
12. Arif Hello. How are you, Zalda?
Zakia Fine. What about you?
Arif Well, I was a bit sick.
Zakia Really! What happened?
Arif Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubled my stomach.
Zakia That's why I always try to avoid outside food, they are unhygienic.
Arif I'm not going to have it anymore.
Zakia Anyway, you take care, bye.
Arif Bye.
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