SSC - 2025 English 1st Paper Dhaka Board Questions with Answer

মসি ১০৫৩/২০২৫ 01 Set ঢাকা বোর্ড ১০৬

ENGLISH FIRST PAPER 

[According to the Syllabus of 2025] 

Subject Code: 107 Time-3 hours Full marks-100 

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

Part A-Reading Test Marks-50

Read the passage and answer questions no. 1 and 2: May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May I all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers rally was held near the McCormick Harvester Machine Company and about 6000 workers' joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At one point of the rally, some strike breakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions. better pay and better lives.

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

(a) Where is May Day observed today?

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

(b) The policemen attacked the strikers on

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

(c) Who followed the call of trade unions?

(i) Farmers (ii) Workers (iii) Owners (iv) Strikers

(d) Who used the clubs and revolvers?

(i) Workers (ii) Strikers (iii) Owners of the factory (iv) Policemen

(e) May Day events occurred in __________ century.

(i) 18th (ii) 19th (iii) 20th (iv) 21st

(f) The word 'Commemorate' means

(i) forget an event (ii) observe an event (iii) remember an event (iv) honour an event

(g) Which of the following best describes the workers before May 1st, 1886?

(i) deprived (ii) benefited (iii) honoured (iv) privileged

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

(a) What did the workers struggle for?

(b) Why is May Day observed now?

(c) Who addressed the rally and when?

(d) What have the workers learnt from the events of May 01?

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

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5 Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can 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.

Air is the most important element of human environment. Man cannot (a)__________ a single moment without air. But (b)__________ do not think that it is (c)__________ who pollute this most vital element. (d)__________ the prevention of air pollution we (e)__________ avoid the use of vehicles older than 20 years.

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: The greatnen were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammed Shahidullah was one of them who contributed a lot towards Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July 10, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance examination in 1904 and obtained his B.A degree six years later. It took him two years to complete his M.A and another two years for his Bachelor of Law Degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbome University, Paris in 1928. 'Bangla Shahitter Katha the first well-arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him and it was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. He breathed his last on July 13, 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude.

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

Who/What	Event/Activities	Time/When	Place/Where
Dr. Muhammed	(i) __________	in 1904.
He	(ii)__________	in 1912.
He	joined as Professor	in 1921	(iii)__________
He	was awarded the Doctorate Degree	in 1928	(iv) __________
(v) __________	was published	in 1953.

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

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

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Patriotism is a great virtue	(i) to be ready to fight against	(i) themselves to work for the country.
(b) It is such a virtue	(ii) To be patriot and to be devoted	(ii) all oppressions that can hinder our progress.
(c) Patriotism inspires us	(iii) that inspire children to prepare	(iii) dream of a develop nation.
(d) So we all should encourage our children	(iv) without which we cannot	(iv) to their respective duties and responsibilities.
(e) Radio and television should telecast programmes	(v) for which a citizen doesn't hesitate	(v) to shed the last drop of his blood.

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

(a) The old woman felt pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a full dish of food. (b) Then he disguised himself as a poor traveler and supported himself by begging. (c) As a result, he burnt his fingers. (d) He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat. (e) Once young Taimur attacked a province but unfortunately his soldiers were all killed. (f) The food was very hot. (g) One day he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat. (h) He hurriedly dug his fingers right at the middle of the dish.

Part B-Writing Test Marks-50

8. Write a paragraph on Your School Magazine in about 200 words. 10 You should include the answers of the following questions in your paragraph.

(a) What is a school magazine? (b) What is the name of your school magazine? (c) How is the magazine committee formed? (d) What does it contain? (e) What is the importance of a school magazine?

9. Read the beginning of the story. Add at least ten sentences to complete the story. 10 Once upon a time, there was a king called Midas. He was very rich and he always longed for more riches. Moreover, he was fond of gold though he had a lot of it.

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

Family's Household Expenditure:

• Food: 35%

• Housing: 20%

• Education: 20%

• Health: 12%

• Transport: 3%

• Saving: 5%

• Others: 35%

11. Suppose you are Ahnaf Faiaz. You have a friend named Sanjida Rahman. She informed you about her plan after the SSC Examination. Now write an e-mail to your friend telling her what you intend to do after the SSC Examination.

12        Suppose you are Fardin. You have a friend named Robin. Robin 10 goes to bed late and does not get up early. So, very often he goes to school late and feels drowsy in the classroom. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of

early rising.

SSC - 2025 English 1st Paper Dhaka Board Questions with Answer

Part A—Reading Test (Marks—50)

Answer to the Question No. 1

(a) (iv) All over the world (b) (iii) May 3, 1886 (c) (ii) Workers (d) (iv) Policemen (e) (ii) 19th (f) (iii) remember an event (g) (i) deprived

Answer to the Question No. 2

(a) What did the workers struggle for?

Ans: The workers struggled to establish a fair and humane eight-hour workday, as they were being forced to work for fourteen or even more hours a day.

(b) Why is May Day observed now?

Ans: May Day is observed now to commemorate the historic struggle and sacrifices of the working people who fought to establish their rights, including the eight-hour workday.

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

Ans: The policemen behaved very brutally with the workers during their protest. The passage states that about 200 policemen suddenly attacked the rallying workers with clubs and revolvers, killing one striker and seriously wounding many others.

(d) Who addressed the rally and when?

Ans: The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. It was held on May 3, 1886, two days after the initial strike began.

(e) What have the workers learnt from the events of May 01?

Ans: From the events of May 1, 1886, the workers have learnt an important lesson. They have learnt that they will continue to be exploited unless they stand up together and speak out to demand and gain better working conditions, better pay, and better lives.

Answer to the Question No. 3

(a) live/survive (b) we (c) humans/people (d) For (e) should

Answer to the Question No. 4

Who/What	Event/Activities	Time/When	Place/Where
Dr. Muhammed Shahidullah	(i) passed his entrance examination	in 1904	-
He	(ii) completed his M.A.	in 1912	-
He	joined as Professor	in 1921	(iii) University of Dhaka
He	was awarded the Doctorate Degree	in 1928	(iv) from Sorbonne University
(v) Bangla Shahitter Katha	was published	in 1953	-

Answer to the Question No. 5

Dr. Muhammed Shahidullah was a great Bengali scholar who made significant contributions to Bangla language and literature. Born in 1885 in West Bengal, he had a brilliant academic career, earning his M.A., Law degree, and a Doctorate from Sorbonne University in Paris. In 1921, he joined the University of Dhaka as a professor. He wrote 'Bangla Shahitter Katha', the first well-arranged history of Bengali literature. After a long, productive life, this revered scholar passed away in Dhaka in 1969.

Answer to the Question No. 6

(a) Patriotism is a great virtue without which we cannot dream of a developed nation. (b) It is such a virtue for which a citizen does not fear to shed the last drop of his blood. (c) Patriotism inspires us to be ready to fight against all oppressions that can hinder our progress. (d) So we all should encourage our children to be patriotic and to be devoted to their respective duties and responsibilities. (e) Radio and television should telecast programmes that inspire children to prepare themselves to work for the country.

Answer to the Question No. 7

The correct order of the sentences is: e → b → g → d → a → f → h → c.

Part B—Writing Test (Marks—50)

Answer to the Question No. 8

Our School Magazine

A school magazine is an annual or periodical publication of a school that contains the literary works of its students and teachers. It is a mirror of the school's academic and co-curricular activities. The name of our school magazine is 'Prottasha', which means 'Expectation'. A magazine committee is formed every year to publish it. Our headmaster is the chief patron, and one of our senior Bengali teachers acts as the editor. The committee also includes a few other teachers and student representatives from different classes. Our school magazine contains a variety of content. It includes poems, essays, short stories, jokes, and drawings contributed by the students. It also features messages from the Headmaster and the Chairman of the school managing committee, along with an annual report of the school's achievements. A school magazine is of great importance. It provides a platform for young learners to express their creative talents and practice their writing skills. It helps to discover the hidden talents of the students and encourages them to be creative.

Answer to the Question No. 9

The Golden Touch

Once upon a time, there was a king called Midas. He was very rich and he always longed for more riches. Moreover, he was fond of gold though he had a lot of it. One day, a satyr named Silenus was found sleeping in his rose garden. King Midas treated him kindly and returned him to the god Dionysus. Pleased with Midas, Dionysus granted him a wish. Midas, without a second thought, wished that everything he touched would turn into gold. The next morning, he woke up to find his wish had come true. His bed, clothes, and furniture all turned to gold at his touch. He was overjoyed. However, his joy soon turned to despair when he tried to eat. The food and water in his hands turned into solid gold. He realized he would starve to death. The worst moment came when his beloved daughter ran to hug him, and she too turned into a lifeless golden statue. Heartbroken and terrified, King Midas begged Dionysus to take back the cursed wish. The god took pity on him and told him to wash his hands in the river Pactolus to undo the spell. Midas rushed to the river and was relieved to find the golden touch gone. He learned a valuable lesson that greed leads to misery and that love and life are far more precious than gold.

Answer to the Question No. 10

A Family's Household Expenditure

The given pie chart illustrates the percentage of a family's monthly household expenditure distributed into five different categories: Food, Education, House Rent, Clothing, and Others.

According to the chart, the largest portion of the family's expenditure is on Food, which accounts for 30% of the total budget. This indicates that food is the primary expense for the family. The second-highest expenditure is on Education, at 25%, showing the high priority the family gives to their children's schooling. House Rent comes third, consuming 20% of their monthly income. This is another significant and fixed cost for the family.

The expenditure on Clothing is 15%, which is less than the major expenses but still a notable part of the budget. The smallest category is 'Others', which makes up the remaining 10%. This category likely includes expenses like transportation, medical bills, and entertainment.

In summary, the pie chart shows a typical budget for a middle-class family where essential needs like food, education, and housing consume the majority (75%) of their income.

Answer to the Question No. 11

To: sanjida_rahman@email.com Subject: My plans after the SSC Examination

My dear Sanjida,

I hope you are doing well. I received your email yesterday and was very happy to learn about your plans after the SSC exam. Thank you for sharing them with me. You've asked me about my plans, so I am writing this email to tell you about them.

After the examination, I want to utilize the long vacation productively. My first plan is to take a course on computer basics and graphic design. In this digital age, computer literacy is a must, and I have a great interest in design. Besides this, I also want to join a spoken English course to improve my communication skills, as English is very important for higher studies and a future career. Once the results are out, I plan to get admitted to a reputed college in Dhaka to study science.

That's all about my plans for now. Please let me know what you think. I hope we can meet soon.

Your loving friend,

Ahnaf Faiaz

Answer to the Question No. 12

A Dialogue on the Importance of Early Rising

Fardin: Hello Robin, how are you? I didn't see you at school this morning.

Robin: Hello Fardin. I'm not so well. I was late again today and missed the first class. Fardin: That's a problem. I think this happens because you go to bed very late. When do you get up in the morning?

Robin: I usually wake up around 8 AM. I just can't get up early.

Fardin: But you must change this habit, my friend. Early rising has great benefits. Don't you know the proverb, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise"? Robin: I've heard it, but I find it difficult to follow. How does it help?

Fardin: If you rise early, you get a lot of time to study in the morning when your mind is fresh. You can prepare your lessons and never be late for school.

Robin: That sounds good. What else?

Fardin: You can also take some morning exercise or a walk in the fresh air. It will keep you physically fit and you won't feel drowsy in the classroom. Your health will improve. Robin: You're right. I do feel tired and sleepy during classes.

Fardin: Exactly! An early riser can enjoy the beauty of nature in the morning and start the day with a fresh and cheerful mind. It makes the whole day productive.

Robin: Thank you for your wonderful advice, Fardin. I understand the importance now. I will try my best to get up early from tomorrow.

Fardin: That's the spirit! I'm sure you will see the positive changes very soon.