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SSC English 1st Board Questions-2022

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Dhaka-poard-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 20221

Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.)

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

May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world.

Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.

On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers' rally was held near the McCormick Harvester Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. Just at this moment, some strike breakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were badly injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives : 1x5=5

(a) The word 'commemorate' in line two means------------- (i) identify (ii) remember (iii) demonstrate (iv) display

(b) The prevailing work hour of the workers had been very ------------ (i) tolerable (ii) short (iii) lengthy (iv) expectable

(i) to follow their bosses. (ii) to honour their bosses. (iii) not to surrender to their bosses. (iv) not to disobey their bosses.

(d) Whom does trade union represent?

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

(e) During the industrial revolution the workers in mills and factories had a/an------- (i) favourable environment (ii) satisfactory environment (iii) accordant environment (iv) adverse environment

2. Answer the following questions : — 2x4=8

(a) Why is May Day or International Workers' Day observed now?

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

(d) What inspired the workers joining the protest?_ •

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with suitable word based on the information of the

text : 0.5x10=5

Bangladesh is now apparently in the grip o all sorts o pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialisation process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems.

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

At present, environment pollution greatest (a) ------------------------ in Bangladesh. There are

various types of pollutions such (b) --------------------------- air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. Though

it is wide spread, the urban areas are badly (c) ------------------------------------ with it. Unplanned industrialization,

wastage (d) ---------------------- mills and factories, faulty vehicles and construction sites are the main (e) --------

--------- of pollution. To get rid (f) ---------------------- all types of pollutions, some fruitful steps must be (g) --------

--------- . Firstly, to reduce air pollution, faulty and old vehicles must be avoided. On the other (h) -----------------

----- , we can minimise water and soil pollution by proper management of all (i) ------------------------- of wastage

including industrial garbage. Finally, general people must be made (j) --------------------------- of the adverse

consequences of environment pollution.

4. Match the pints of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences :1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column C
Air pollution	are	rom the vehicles is the main cause o it.
There	must be taken	to control this pollution.
Black smoke which	is	a number of reasons behind this pollution.
Immediate steps	is emitted	the most dangerous form pollution.

Read the lowing text carefully and—answer the questions no. 5 and 6 :

It was Autumn, August 26, 1910. A little girl was born to an Albanian descent, rich catholic merchant's family in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, who had known that this tiny, little girl would one day become the servant of humanity—would love and serve the poorest of the poor and become the mother of humanity. Yes we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa. At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within her that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that she would be a missionary. At the age of 18 she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish Community of nuns called the Sisters of Loreto, which had missions in India.

After a few months of training at the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. • From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught Geography and theology at St. Mary's high school in Kolkata. However, the prevailing poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa's mind, and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to work among the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

5. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: 0.5x6=3

Name : Mother Teresa
Nationality	(i) ----------
Who/what	Event/activity	Place/where	Year/when
Mother Teresa	(ii) -------------	Skopje	1910
(iii) ---------------	had missions	India
Mother Teresa	took vows as a nun	India	(iv) -------------
She	taught geography	(v)----------
(vi)-----------------	shocked Mother Teresa	streets of Kolkata

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

Writing Part (Marks-20)

7.Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "A School Library". 8 (a) What is a school library? (b) What kinds of books are there in your library? (c) What is the use of your school library? (d) How can you use your school library?

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

hospitality. 7 9.Suppose, you are Ebad and your friend is Rifa. Now, write a dialogue between you and your

friend about tree plantation. 5

Cumilla Board-2022

First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022] Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

(N.B.—The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.)

Part A—Reading [Test Marks-30]

Read the passage, then answer the questions no. 1 and 2 :-

"Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transports. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. So, we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier.

There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all the languages. So you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language —English.

English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths."

"But Miss, we learh English for 12 or 14 years, yet we do not find good jobs, " says Rumi. She then tells the class about what happened to her brother. "Could you please tell us why?" Rumi asks.

and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our exams," continues Ms Choudhury. "Remember, English can greatly help you become skilled workers." "But where and how can we learn such kind of English, Miss?" asks Ratan. Ms Choudhury ays, "We can learn English both in and outside the classroom. Besides your textbooks, the radio, television, newspapers, magazines, computers and other suppleinentary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom activities, we'll see how we can learn English."

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives : , 1x5=5

(a) In the given text- "The world has become smaller" means *

(I) The world's area is decreasing (ii) The world has become small (iii) Easy communication systems shorten the distances (iv) The world's land area is getting smaller

(b) An 'ambassador' is ----------

(i) a businessman (ii) an athlete (iii) a banker (iv) an official messenger sent to a foreign country to represent his/her country

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

(d) Which of the following is true?

(i) The Internet widens the distances (ii) English is a medium of rapid communication (iii). One can use any language in any country to communicate (iv) English has not made communication easier

(e) The word 'opportunity' stands for------------

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

2. Answer the following questions : 2x4=8

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

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

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

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of

the text: 0.5x10=5

Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can reduce this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20

years. We may also use proper lubricants to leSsen the, level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) fbr fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations.

Air is the most important (a) ------------------------ of human environment. Man cannot (b) -------------------- a

single moment (c) --------------- air. But we do not (d) ------------------ that it is we who (e) ------------------ this

most vital element. For the (f) ---------------------- of air pollution we should avoid the use of vehicles (g) --

---------- than 20 years. People can be (h) --------------- to use CNG or LPG for fuelling their (i) ---------------

--. Thus air pollution can be (j) ---------------- to some extent.

4. Match the Darts of the sentences in Column A. B and C to write four eomnlete sentences 1)64.4

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Air is an	(i) no living being	(i) air in many ways.
(b) Without air '	(ii) important element	(ii) to prevent air pollution.
(c) But unfortunately	. (iii) should be taken	(iii) can survive.
(d) So steps	(iv) we are polluting	(iv) of our environment.

Read the following passage about 'Mother Teresa' and answer the questions no. 5 and 6 :

It was late summer, 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich catholic merchants' family of Albanian descent in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of humanity, loving and serving the poorest of the poor. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa. At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that she would be missionary. At the age of 18, she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish community of nuns called the sisters of Loreto, which had mission in India. After a few months of training at the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India. On may 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and theology at St. Mary's High. School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the widespread poverty in Kolkata, had a deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

Who	What/Events	Where	When/Year
Mother Teresa	(i) Lef the parental home	ome	Macedonia	1910
She iii )……		(ii) ……
Took training		iv ……	1928
She She	(v) ……			1931
(v) ……		ST. Mary's High School	1931 to 1948

6. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. Part B—Writing Test [Marks-201

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'Water Pollution': 8 (a) Why is water called life? (b) How is water being polluted by humans? (c) How do industrial plants pollute water? (d) What measures should be taken to prevent water pollution?

8. Suppose, you are Helal/Helen. Your friend Labib/Labiba wanted to know from you about your preparation for the coming S.S.0 examination. Now, write an e-mail to him/her telling about your preparation for the S.S.0 examination. Your friend's e-mail id is inspiration99@

gmail.com. 7

9. Suppose, you are Masum/Masuma. You have a friend named Liton/Luna who does not rise early in the morning. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance

of early rising. 5

Rajshashi Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

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

Part A—Reading Test [Marks-30]

Read the passage and answer the questions 1 and 2 :

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

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives : 1x5=5

(a) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'impose'? (i) appear (ii) set (iii) enforce (iv) rely

(b) Lipi had-------------- siblings. (i) two (ii) three (iii) four (iv) five

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

(i),She was much interested in her marriage. (ii) She requested her parents to many her off. (iii) She was not willing to get married. (iv) Her father wanted Lipi to continue her studies.

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

(i) To focus on the life of rural women. (ii) To depict the condition of our rural society. (iii) To show the consequence of early marriage. (iv) To focus on the poor girls' fate in our villages.

2. Answer the following questions : 2x4=8

(a) What do you know about Lipi?

(b) How was the financial condition of Lipi's family?

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

(d) Why did Lipi become greatly upset?

Read the following text and answer the questions no. 3 and 4 : Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major types of energy sources : renewable and non-renewable. Hydrocarbon or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas etc. are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment. Thirdly, fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as,wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out.

Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses.

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 0.5x10=5

People (a) ----------------------- the world are habituated to using two major types of energy sources. They

are (b) --------------------------- as renewable and non-renewable. Non-renewable energy sources are very

harmful (c) --------------- our nature. (d) ------------------------- they are burnt, they produce different types of

pollutants which are very (e) -------------------- for our environment. These kinds of energy sources are (0

-------------- With the passage of time they will be (g) ---------------------- and very expensive. They are also

(h) ------------- for global warming. (i) -------------------- the other hand, renewable energy sources are very

(j) ------------- and environment friendly.

4. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A"B' and 'C' to write four complete sentences :

1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column
(a) To generate electricity people of the world	are	finished or run out.
b One day these resources	should use	a lot o oil, coal and gas everyday.
(c) But wind and sunlight	will be	solar energy as an alternative source.
(d) For the betterment of us, we	are burning	unlimited around the world.

5. Read the passage from the text and complete the following table with information from the passage : 0.5x6=3

It was late summer, 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchants' family of Albanian descent in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of humanity, loving and serving the poorest of the poor? Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.

At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that she would be a missionary. At the age of 18 she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish community of nuns called the sisters of Loreto, which had missions in India.

After a few months of training at the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the widespread poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to caring for the poorest at the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

For her contribution to humanity, she was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. She died at the age of 87, on 5 September. 1997.

Biography of Mother Teresa

Aim	Serving the helpless people
				Life Span	1910 _______ (i) ---------------
Who	Event activity	when	Place	Reason	Award
Mother Teresa	(ii)---------------	1910	Skopje in Macedonia
She -	(iii) ------------	1928
She	taught Geography and Theology		(iv) ----------------
v) -----------	was taken by her	1931
She	achieved	1979		(vi)----------	Nobel peace prize

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

Part B—Writing [Marks-201

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'A Book Fair':

(a) What is a book fair?

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

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

8. Suppose, you are Samin/Samina living at Rupnagar, Narayangonj. You have a friend named Joy/Joya living at Sonapur, Chattogram: He/She does not read the newspaper daily. Now,

write an e-mail to him/her describing the importance of reading newspaper. 7

9. Suppose, you are Bakul and your friend is Nayon. Now, write a dialogue between you and your

friend on the benefits of early rising. 5

Jashore Board 2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

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

Part A—Reading Test [Marks-301

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

Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of green house gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years, the carbon dioxide concentration hag' been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this.

The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air.

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

1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 1x5=5

(a) Cutting down trees is called--------------

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

(b) Greenhouse effect is strengthened by--------

(i) Planting trees (ii) afforestation (ill) erosion of soil (iv) destruction of forests

(i) carbon dioxide (ii) Oxygen (iii) methane (iv) Hydrogen

(d) Natural gas is a kind of-----------

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

(e)' Who are mainly responsibe for green house effect ------------

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

2. Answer the following questions : 2x4=8

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

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

(d) Can man influence the climate? How?

Read the passage and answer the following questions nos. 3 and 4:

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 Harvesting Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give into their bosses. At one point of the rally, some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back.

Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working condition, better pay and better lives.

3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words based on the information of the text: 0.5x10=5

May Day is a red-letter day in the (a) ----------------- of the working class people all over the (b) -------------

-. This day reminds (c) ------------------ of the valiant struggle of the (d) --------------- with a view to fulfilling

their rightful demands. On this day in 1886, the workers went on (e) --------------------------- demanding an

eight-hour workday. As a part of their (f) -------------------------- , they also brought out a rally. At one point,

police fell upon the (g) -------------------------- and attacked them with clubs and revolvers. As a result, one

striker was mercilessly (h) ---------------------- and many others were (i) --------------- badly. Now the day is

observed (j) ---------- .

4. Match the parts of sentences in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences. 1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) May Day	(i) work in mills and factories	(i) to commemorate the workers' sacrifice in 1886.
(b) The day	(ii) is also called	(ii) struggle and sacrifice.
(c) The workers had to	(iii) is observed	(iii) for quit a long time.
(d) We enjoy the facilities today	(iv) because of their	(iv) International Workers Day.

Read the passage and answer the questions below it nos. 5 and 6:

Steven Paul Jobs (24 February 1955-5 October 2011), most popularly known as Steven Jobs was the Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Apple Inc. He was the pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was famous for his career in the electronic field of computers and consumers. This became possible through the marketing of Apple Computers. In 1985, Jobs

left Apple after losing a power battle with the board of directors. He then founded NeXT, a Computer platform development company specializing in the higher education and business market. Apple, however failed to bring up any new operating system during Job's absence. Jobs returned to Apple as an adviser and took control of the company as an interim CEO. By 1998 Jobs brought Apple back to profitability from the verge of bankruptcy. He supervised the development of iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad. These devices are so simple and user friendly that even a child can operate them.

5. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: 0.5x6=3

Steven Jobs

Who •	Event	Contribution	Year/When
Jobs	was born		(1) -----------
He	founded	(ii)-----------------
He	brought Apple back to profitability		(iii)----------------
He	Supervised the development of	(iv) ------------------
Apple	became almoSt bankrupt		(v) -----------------
He	(vi) ---------		in 2011.

6. Summarize the passage in your own words. 5

Part B--Writing Test [Marks-20]

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

(a) What do you mean by early rising?

(b) What facilities can an early riser get?

(d) What opportunities does a late riser lose?

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

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

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

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

examination. 5

Sylhet Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022] Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

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

Part A—Reading Test [Marks-30]

Read the passage. Then answer the questions No. 1 and 2 :

LET'S SAVE OUR PLANET!

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

REDUCE!

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

REUSE!

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

RECYCLES

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

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives 1x5=5

(a) The word 'recovery' refers to-----------

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

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

(i) how else it might be used (ii) where it may be used (iii) how it was made (iv) when it is used

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

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

(i) to buy best things (ii) to save the earth (iii) to use things properly (iv) to save the money and energy

(e) If recycling is impossible ---------

(i) we should donate it (ii) we should sell it (iii) we should preserve it (iv) we should send it to a landfill or burn up

2. Answer the following questions : 2x4=8

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

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

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

Read the following text and answer the questions no. 3 and 4 :

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

I and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 0.5x10=5

The world observes the May Day in (a) ------------------- of the struggle and great (b) ----------------- of the

working people on May 1, 1886. For their great struggle and sacrifice workers now can (c) ---------------

----- an eight hours workday. May 1, 1886 has been (d) --------------------- as a public holiday in (e)

----------- all the countries of the world. The workers had to work (f) ------------------- hours or more a day

(g) ---------------- the May 1, 1886. It (h) ----------------- the workers that they cannot get rid of (i) ------------

--------- if they do not stand up and speak out to gain their (j) --------------------

4. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'B' and 'C' to write four complete sentences :

1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) May Day	(i) had to work	-TO and went on strike on 1 May
		1886.
(b) The workers	(ii) them and	(ii) as International Workers
	so	Day.
(c) They demanded	(iii) is known	(iii) one striker was killed
		instantly.
(d) The police attacked	(iv) an eight-hour workday	(iv) fourteen or more hours a
		day at that time.

Read the following text and answer the questions no. 5 and 6 :

It was late summer, 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchants' family of Albanian descent in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of humanity, loving and serving the poorest of the poor. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.

After a few months of training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the widespread poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.

5. Complete the following table with the_information even in the passage: 0.5x6=3

Mother Teresa------------ the mother of humanity
Aims : loving and U)-------------- the poorest of the poor.
Who/ What	Activities	WheiVire	Place/Subject
—M-OTher Teresa	was born	in 1910
She	heard a voice within herself		at the age of 12.
Then she	(iii) -------------		an Irish community of nuns.
(iv) ------------------ and (v)	were taught		by her at St. Mary's High School.
She	vi-----------------------	on May 24, 1931.

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

Part B—Writing Test [Marks 20]

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

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

(b) Who come to the fair and why?

(d) What did you do there?

(e) Who enjoyed the most and why?

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

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

9. Suppose, you are Limon/Lima. Your friend Milon/Maliha wants to know about Digital

Bangladesh. Now, write, a dialogue between you and your friend about Digital Bangladesh. 5

Barisal Board-2022

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

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

Part—A: Reading Test [Marks-30]

Read the passage below and answer questions no. 1 and 2 :

Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. Her polythene-roofed shelter looks like a cage. She is nearly 45 but looks more than her age. In front of her shelter, she is trying to make a fire to cook the day's only meal. Her weak hands tremble as she adds some fallen leaves and straw to the fire. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life.

Not long ago Meherjan had everything—a family, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her landed property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness.

There are thousand others waiting to share the flame fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people lix.ring along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives : 1x5=5

(i) Meherjan's hands are trembling because------------

(a) she is tired (b) she is exhausted (c) she is frightened (d) she is feeble

(ii) River erosion is the effect of-----------

(a) climate change (b) environment pollution (c) natural disaster (d) cyclone

(iii) Before the erosion of the river, Meherjan was----------- (a) well off (b) sad (c) unhappy (d) healthy

(iv) The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Here 'dancing' means-- . (a) jumping (b) unstable (c) glittering (d) bright

(v) River banks erode

(a) throughout the year (b) in one season (c) in two seasons (d) in three seasons

2. Answer the following questions : 2x4=8

(a) How was Meherjan's life earlier?

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

(d) Why does the writer call the Jamuna greedy? Read the following text and answer questions no. 3 and 4:

Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer offsprings. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees celsius. Climate change increases the presture on fish population. Fishes are one of the world's most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

3. Read the above text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the

text: 0.5x10=5

Global warming is causing serious threat to fish population. It is climate change which is the

cause of the (a) ------------------------------- of water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. For this reason,

available food and oxygen for fish in these water (b) ------------------- will be less than (c) -------------- . For

the same reason, the (d) --------------- of fish may not be full and offspring's may not be (e) -----------------

So the pressure on fish population is (f) ---------------------- due to climate change. Fishes are one of the

world's most (g) ---------------- biological assets. The (h) ------------------- of people in the world eating fish

as their main source of protein is 40%. In case of our (i) ------------------------- to reduce greenhouse gas

emissions, the pressure on fish will be increased and coasequently people (j) ----------------------- on fish

will suffer from hunger and poverty.

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

sentences: 1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Fish is regarded	(i) will extinct some	(i) from lack of protein, hunger
		and poverty
(b) Fish population is under	(ii) fish will suffer	(ii) fishes very soon
pressure
(c) Increasing temperatures	(iii) and serious danger	(iii) about 40% of people in the
		world .
(d) People depending on	(iv) as the main source of	(iv) due to global warming
	protein of

Read the passage below and answer questions no. 5 and 6 :

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 strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured.

The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

5. Complete the following table with information from the passage above. 0.5x6=3

International Workers' Day

o	Event Ac	" en	re_____
The workers in mills and factories	(i) --------------	in the 18th and 19th century	lii)----------------
(iii)-------------	went on strike	on May 1, 1886	at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
6000 workers	(iv)---------------	on May 3, 1886	(v)---------------
(vi)------------	attacked the workers	on May 3, 1886	near the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

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

Part B—Writing Test [Marks--201

7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'The life of a Farmer' : 1x8=8

(a) Who is a farmer?

(b) When does he start his 'daily work?

(d) What is his contribution to the nation?

(e) How can we improve his condition?

8. Suppose, you are Tomal/Toma. Your father is Abu Sayeed and he lives in the USA. He wants to know about your preparation for the SSC examination. Now, write an e-mail to your father

informing him about your preparation for the SSC examination. 7

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

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

life. 5

Chattogram Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Time-2 hours; Full marks--50

[\.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A—Reading Test [Marks-301

Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1 & 2 :

Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major types of energy sources: renewable and non-renewable. Hydrocarbon 'or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal. gas etc. are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment. Thirdly, fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as, wind, solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out. Most renewable energy comes from either directly or indirectly from the Sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses. The sun's heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then the wind and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapour turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy.

Along with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. Plants produce biomass which again can be turned into fuels such as fire wood, alcohol, etc. identified as bioenergy.

Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements. Such as with oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity. Our Earth's interior contains molten lava which gives off extreme heat. This heat inside the Earth produces steam and hot water which can be tapped as geothermal energy to produce electricity for heating homes etc. Ocean energy comes from several sources. Ocean's force of tide and wave can be used to produce energy. The surface of the ocean gets more heat from the sun than the ocean depths. This temperature difference can be used as energy source too..

1. Choose the correct answers from the following alternatives : 1x5=5

(a) The word 'rely' stands for in the passage: (i) Separate (ii) Depend (iii) Combine (iv) Help

(b) What will not eventually run out?

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

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

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

(e) Which is not a renewable energy?

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

2. Answer the following questions: 2x4=8

(a) What is a renewable energy?

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

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

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of

the text:

26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with enthusiasm and fervour. It is national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops, and factories remain closed on the day. The day begins with a 31 gun salute.

6. Summarize the above text in your own words. 5

Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats, social and cultural organizations, educational institutions and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmers throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.

In Bangabandhu National Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators. Educational institutions also organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organized on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga.

In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other sociocultural organizations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the countiy.

Questions : 26 March is (a) --------------------- important for the Bengali nation. People celebrate the day every

year becoming very (b) ---------------------- . As it is a national holiday, all offices do not remain (c) --------------- on

the day. All the higher officials of the state offer wreaths of (d) ---------------------------- at National Mausoleum at

Savar. People (e) ------------------------------ of cast and creed proceed with rallies and processions. People show

respect to the heroic figures who (f) ------------------------ their lives in 1971. The audience get (g) ---------------- in

Bangabandhu National Stadium by the participants. All the offices' both govt. and non-govt. (h) ------------------

--- flags on their buildings and (i) -------------------------- them with colourful lights. Thus, the whole of the country

wears a 0) ------------------ look.

4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four correct statements: 1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) We celebrate	(i) to the martyrs by	(i) at the national paradeground.
(b) We pay homage	(ii) our independence day	(ii) various displays in Bangabandhu Stadium.
(c) We witness	(iii) are entertained with	(iii) placing wreaths at national mausoleum.
(d) Spectators	(iii) a smartly dressed parade	iv with great enthusiasm and fervour.

Read the passage below an answerthe questions no. 5 & 6 :

Zainul Abedin was born in Kishoregonj on 29 December, 1914. He spent most of his childhood near the scenic banks of the Brahmaputra river. The river and the open nature inspired him from his early life. The Brahmaputra later appeared in many of his paintings and remained a great source of inspiration throughout his career. As his tribute to the river Brahmaputra, he drew a series of water colour paintings in this regard. This helped him earn Governor's Gold medal in all India Exhibition in 1938. This was the first time when he came under spot light and this award gave Abedin the confidence to create his own visual style.

Abedin got admitted to the Government School of Art in Calcutta (Now Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, India). Here he learned European academic style for five years. Later he joined the faculty of the same school after his graduation. He was the first muslim student to obtain first class with distinction from the school. In 1951, Zainul went to London to study at Slade School of Art for two years. From the dissatisfaction of oriental style and the limitations of European academic style, he was attracted to realism. After his return from, he started a new style called, Bengali Style. Therefore, he went back to nature, rural life and the daily struggles of men to make art that would be realistic but modern in appearance.

5. Complete the table below with the information from the text. 0.5x6=3

Who/What	Event/Activity	What/Where/Place	Whom/By whom
Zainul Abedin-	enjoyed	the natural beauty of	(i) -----------
The river	(ii) ---------------	him to draw	a lot of paintings.
(iii --------------	helped him to earn	a gold medal
Zainul Abedin	(iv) -----------	after he was	awarded the prize.
He	learned European academic style in	(v) ----------
(vi) ----------	attracted	him	as he was dissatisfied with oriental style.

Part B—Writing Test [Marks-20)

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

(a) What is 'COVID-19'?

(b) What are the symptoms of it?

(d) What is the treatment of it?

(e) How can we prevent this virus?

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

email to pacify them regarding your preparation for the exam. 7

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

it. 5

Dinajpur Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 20221

Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

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

Part A—Reading Test [Marks-301

Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.

Human can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of green-house gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this.

The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere.is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal% Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Now-a-days about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated world-wide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives 1x5=5

(a) Which of the period describes the beginning of the rapid industrialization? (i) The start of the 19th century (ii) The end of the 18th century (iii) The start of the 18th century (iv) The end of the 19th century.

(b) What are the fossil fuels mentioned in the passage? (i) Coal (ii) Mineral oil (iii) Natural gas (iv) All the above.

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

(d) Trees transport----------- into the air.

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

(e) The word combustion mentioned in the passage means----------- (i) kindling (ii) burning (iii) consummation (iv) flame

2. Answer the following questions : • 2x4=8

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

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

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

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of

the text: 0.5x10=5

"Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transports.

We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or "the internet. So we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier.

in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language—English.

English, for us in Bangladesh, is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if'you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths."

Globalization has made the world (a) ---------------------------- and so it requires a (b) ------------------ language for

international communication. Now we can (c)-------------------------------- communication with a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. In fact, we can communicate with the whole world

with absolute (d) ------------------------ . The lingua franca of the world is (e) --------------------- . English provides us

with the (0 ------------------------- to pursue a good job. Being a densely (g) ------------------ country, Bangladesh is

(h) -------------------------- with unemployment. Proficiency in (i) -------------------------------- may help (j ------------------ unemployment problem and bring economic development.

4. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences. 1x4=4

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) People	(i) require	(i) learn and use English properly.
(b) They	(ii) cannot but	(ii) the purpose more effebtively than other languages.
c English	iii) can serve	iii a common anguage or the purpose.
d) Therefore all	(iv) need to	iv communicate with others internationally.

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 5' an 6 :

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

5. Complete the following table with the information from the passage : 0.5x6=3

Who/What	Event/Activity	Where/Whom/W1 at	When/How
People all over	(0-------------	21 February	(ii)------------
the world
We	remember	iii) -----------------	by wearing black
			badges
People	(iv) ---------	at the Shaheed Minar	at the early hours of
			the day
(v) --------------	was declared as International		(vi)---------------
	Mother Language Day.

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

Part B—Writing Test [Marks-20]

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

in about 150 words : 8

(a) What is water pollution?

(b) Why is water called life?

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

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

8.Suppose, you are Ayan/Anni. You live in B-3/Gopalpur, Haji Mohammad Mohosin Road, Pabna. Your friend is Farhan/Farhana who is living in 13/B, Purana Palton, Dhaka-1216. Now, write an e-mail to your friend describing a road accident you have recently witnessed in your town.

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

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

Mymensingh Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Time-2 hours; Full marks-50

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

Part A—Reading Test [Marks-301

Read the passage below and answer the questions no. 1 and 2 :

Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded a

home for the dying destitute and named it 'Nirmal Hriday', meaning 'Pure Heart'. She and her fellow

nuns brought the dying people off the streets of Kolkata to this home. They were lovingly looked after and cared for. Since then many men, women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmol Hriday. These unloved and uncared for people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. In their last hours they get human and divine love, and can feel they are also children of God. The Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for those who survive, or send them to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment. Regarding commitment to family, Mother Teresa said, "May be in our own family, we have somebody, who is feeling lonely, who is feeling sick, who is feeling worried. Are we there? Are we willing to give until it hurts in order to be with our families, or do we put our interest first? We must remember that love begins at home and we must also remember that future of humanity passes through the family".

Mother Teresa's work has been recognised throughout the world and she received a number of awards. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & Understanding (1972), the Balzan Prize (1978), the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and the Bharat Ratna (1980).

Mother Teresa died at the age of. 87, on 5 September 1997.The world salutes her for her love and compassion for humanity. She has taught us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion. The picture of Mother Teresa, draped in a white and blue-bordered sari, with a wrinkled face, ever soft eyes and a saintly smile, lives on in our mind.

1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives : 1x5=5

(a) ---------- moved Mother Teresa.

(i) The condition of working people on the streets (ii) The condition of dying people in her home (iii) The condition of ailing people on the streets (iv) The condition of sick people in the world

(b) Mother Teresa is a symbol of----------

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

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

(d) Mother Teresa smiled--------

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

(e) People all over the world have--------- the work of Mother Teresa. (i) appreciated (ii) ignored (iii) depreciated (iv) denied

2. Answer the following questions : 2x4=8

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

(b) Why did Mother Teresa emphasize on family?

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

Read the following passage and answer questions no. 3 and 4 :

"Today there are may jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transports. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. So we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all the languages. So you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French, artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language—English.

But Miss, we learn English for 12 or 14 years, yet we do not find good jobs," says Rumi. She then tells the class about what happened to her brother. "Could you please tell us why?' Rumi asks.

"This is a very important question, Rumi. We should learn how to use English both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as communicating with others at personal, social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our exams," continues Ms Choudhury. "Remember, English can greatly help you become skilled workers." "But where and how can we learn this kind of English, Miss?" asks Ratan. Ms Choudhury says, "We can learn English. both in and outside the classroom. Besides your text books, the radio, television, newspapers, magazines, computers and other supplementary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom activities, we'll see how we can learn English."

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: • 0.5x10=5

Different languages are being (a) -------------------------- in different countries. But a common language is

necessary for (b) ---------------- communication. For many (c) ---------------------- English has achieved the

prestige (d) --------------- that common language, So, it is very (e) ---------------------- for 'everyone to learn

English. If we want to (f) ------------------- with other countries, there is no (g) ---------------------- of learning

English. By learning English, we can easily (h) ---------------------- our unemployment problem. From the

very (i) ------------ , a student should keep in mind that he has to learns English not only to (j) --------------

------ the exams but also to communicate with others.

4. Match the parts of sentences given in column A. column B and column C to make four

complete sentences :

Column A	Column B	Column C
a) Nowadays we can	(i) to get a good job both inside	i and that is English
communicate	and outside the country
(b) But the language	(ii) with a person living any where in the world	(ii) by learning English
(c) To communicate with anyone living anywhere	(iii) is not the same	(iii) on the phone or the internet
(d) One can have an opportunity	(iv) we need a common language	(iv) in all the countries

Read the following text and answer questions no. 5. and 6 :

21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of Language Movement of 1952. The commemoration begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar. Many of them visit the graves of the martyrs at Azimpur graveyard and pray for them. They also attend various programmes organized in remembrance of the language martyrs.

The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on 17 November in 1999 proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

5. Complete the table below with information from the above passage : 0.5x6=3

About 21 February

Aim	is:77 an-at
Who/What	Activities	When	Why	How
People	commemorate the	at an early hour of		(ii)--------------
	language martyrs	21 February
They	go to the Shaheed			(iii)-------------
	Minar
Many people	visit Azimpur		(iv)----------------
	graveyard
(v)-----------	are organized	in remembrance of the language martyrs
Shaheed	(vi) --------------	in 1999
Dibosh

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

Part B—Writing Test [Marks-201

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

(a) What is a tea stall?

(b) Where is it seen?

(d) How long does it remain open?

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

8. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba of Dhaka. You have a friend named Neel/Nila who lives in Jamalpwr. Your elder sister's wedding ceremony is going to be held next week. Now, write an e-

mail to your friend inviting him/her to attend the wedding ceremony. 7

9. Suppose, you are Shamim/Shamima. Your friend is Rahim/ Rahima. You want to do something good for the people of your locality after your SSC Examination. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about your plan that you are going to materialize after the SSC Examination. 5

Key to Board Questions-2022

Solution To Dhaka Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Part-A

1. (a) (ii) remember (b) (iii) lengthy (c) (iii) not to surrender to their bosses (d) (iii) Workers (e) (iv) adverse environment

2. (a) May Day or International Workers' Day is observed now to pay tribute to the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working-class people to establish an eight-hour workday.

(b) The historic events of May 1st took place during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the USA.

(c) The policemen behaved with the workers very badly during their protest. All on a sudden, they attacked the workers with clubs and revolvers. One striker died on the spot, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were badly injured.

(d) The strike of the workers led by the trade unions at the McCormick Harvester Company in Chicago inspired the workers joining the protest.

3. (a) problems (b) as (c) beset/infested (d) of (e) reasons/causes (f) of (g) taken/adopted (h)

hand (i) sorts/kinds/types (j) aware/beware

4. (a) Air pollution is the most dangerous form of pollution.

(b) There are a number of reasons behind this pollution.

(d) Immediate steps must be taken to control this pollution.

5. (i) Macedonian (ii) was born (iii) Irish Community of nuns called the Sisters of Loreto (iv)

1931 (v) St. Mary's high school in Kolkata (vi) the prevailing poverty in Kolkata

6. Mother Teresa was born on 26 August; 1910 in Macedonia. She was the youngest of the

three siblings. She decided to be a nun only at 12. So, at 18, she left her parental home and joined Sisters of Loreto, an Irish Community of nun. Mother Teresa came to India taking training from Dublin. She started her life as a nun in 1931. The prevailing poverty of India made impact on her mind. She devoted herself to work among the poor in the slums of Kolkata in 1948.

Cumilla Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Part-A

1. (a) (iii) Easy communication systems shorten the distances (b) (iv) an official messenger . sent to a foreign country to represent his/her country (c) (iii) extra (d) (ii) English is a medium of rapid communication (e) (ii) chance

2. (a) We can reach the most distant places of the world within a short time with the blessing of modern rapid transport system. We can also communicate with any person of the world using phone or internet. These have made the present world smaller.

(b) People in different countries use different languages. These people have to communicate with the people of other countries but none can understand others. This is why, a common language is needed in today's world,

(c) English is needed all the more in Bangladesh because we have a huge population in a small country. If we learn English, we may have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country.

(d) Our youths can become a skilled workforce by learning English properly.

3. (a) element (b) live/survive (c) without (d) realize/know/think/understand (e) pollute / are

polluting/contaminate/are contaminating (I) reduction (g) older (h) encouraged/ inspired (i) cars/vehicles (j) controlled/reduced

4. (a) Air is an important element of our environment.

(b) Without air no living being can survive.

(d) So steps should be taken to prevent air pollution.

5. (i) was born (ii) 1928 (iii) She (iv) at the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin (v)

took initial vow (vi) taught geography and theology

6. Mother Teresa was born on 26 August, 1910 in Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings. She decided to be a nun only at 12. So, at 18, she left her parental home and joined Sisters of Loreto, an Irish Community of nun. Mother Teresa came to India taking training from Dublin. She started her life as a nun in 1931. The prevailing poverty of India made impact on her mind. She devoted herself to work among the poor in the slums of Kolkata in 1948.

Solution-To Raishahl Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 20221

Part-A

L (a) (ii) enforce (b) (iii) four (c) (iv) insolvent (d) (iii) She was not willing to get married (e) (ii)

To depict the condition of our rural society

2. (a) I know Lipi is a student of class nine in a rural school in Rangpur. She is 14-years

old and the eldest of five children of her parents.

(b) The financial condition of Lipi's family was not good as well as well off because her father was a day labourer and mother was a homemaker.

(c) Lipi's father was going to marry her off at an early age because he could not raise his five children on his small income.

(d) Lipi wanted to pursue her study. But her father arranged her marriage. So, she became greatly upset.

3. (a) of (b) known (c) for (d) When (e) damaging (f) problems (g) run out/finished (h)

responsible (i) On (j) safe/harmless

4. (a) To generate electricity people of the world are burning a lot of oil, coal and gas

everyday.

(b) One day these resources will be finished or run out. •

(d) For the betterment of us, we should use solar energy as an alternative source.

5. (i) 1997 (ii) was born (iii) left her parental home (iv) at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata

(then Calcutta) (v) Vow as nun (vi) contribution to humanity

SSC Jashore Board 2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Part-A

1. (a) (iv) deforestation (b) (iv) destruction of forests (c) (i) carbon dioxide (d) (i) fossil fuel (e) (iii) Humans

2. (a) The loss of forests causes dual problems. One is the releasing of a large volume of carbon dioxide gas into the air by burning down trees. The other is the destruction of an important carbon dioxide storehouse which absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and delivers oxygen instead of it.

(b) We should control the increasing amount of greenhouse gases by minimizing the burning of fossil fuels. Moreover, we should plant more trees to absorb greenhouse gases.

(d) Yes, man can influence the climate. Human beings are burning coal, mineral oil and natural gas, destroying forests only for their own comfort. These activities are hampering the ecological balance of the environment. Thus they can influence climate.

3. (a) history (b) world '(c) sacrifices (d) workers (e) strike (f) demand (g) strikers (h) killed (i)

injured/wounded (j) worldwide

4. (a) May Day is observed to commemorate the workers' sacrifice in 1886.

(b) The day is also called International Workers. Day.

(d) We enjoy the facilities today because of their struggle and sacrifice.

5. (i) in 1955 (ii) Apple Inc (iii) in 1998 (iv) iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad (v) by 1998

(vi) died

6. Steven Paul Jobs was the co-founder, chairman and chief executive of Apple Inc. He was the pioneer of the personal computer. He had to leave the company in 1985. But the Apple Inc. failed to bring up any new operating system. So, the company incurred great loss. When he returned to the company, it again came back to profitability. He supervised iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad. He died in 2011.

Sylhet Board-2022

English First Riper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Part-A

1. (a) (i) get back (b) (i) how else it might be used (c) (iii) made interested (d) (ii) to save the earth (e) (iv)we should send it to a landfill or burn up

2 (a) The author blames the users of the society for the environmental crisis.

(b) We can ask ourselves many questions before buying the things. At first I shall ask if it is necessary for me. Then I ask if it is more sustainable. If the answer is in the affirmative, I must buy it. The answer to my question will be the best solution.

(c) Unless the planet is saved, our lives on earth will be totally impossible. We can hardly hope a peaceful and comfortable life without saving the planet. So, it is necessary to save our planet.

(d) Yes, I think recycling can contribute to the development of our country. It is because we can't produce more new things being a poor country. So, if we reuse something it must help in our economic growth.

3. (a) memory/remembrance (b) sacrifice(s) (c) enjoy (d) declared (e) almost (f) fourteen (g)

reminds (h) reminds (i) exploitation (j) rights

4. (a) May Day is known as International Workers Day.

(b) The workers had to work fourteen or more hours a day at that time.

(d) The police attacked them and so one striker was killed instantly.

5. (i) serving (ii) Skopje, Macedonia/in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia (iii) joined

(iv) Geography (v) Theology (vi) took initial vows as nun

Solution To Barishal Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022

Part-A

1. (i) (d) she is feeble (ii) (a) climate change (iii) (a) well off (iv) (b) unstable (v) (b) in one season

2. (a) Meherjan's life was very good as well as well off earlier. She had everything—a

family, cultivable land and cattle. She lost everything due to river erosion.

(b) Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. So, many more villages are in the threat of erosion.

(c) Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. She has a polythene-roofed shelter which looks like a cage.

(d) Helpless people like Meherjan lost everything through river erosion. The river Jamuna engulfs everything of the helpless people through river erosion. So, the writer calls the Jamuna greedy.

3. (a) rise/increase (b) temperature (c) needed/necessary/requirement (d) growth (e) more (I) increasing (g) valuable/expensive (h) number (i) failure (j) depending/relying

4. (a) Fish is regarded as the main source of protein of about 40% of people in the world.

(b) Fish population is under pressure and serious danger due to global warming.

(d) People depending on fish will suffer from lack of protein, hunger and poverty.

5. (i) worked (ii) in Europe and the US (iii) Half of the workers (iv) joined the rally (v) near the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company (vi) About 200 policemen

6. May 1st is known as May Day and is observed all over the world as the international workers day. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, workers had to work up to fourteen or even more hours a day. In 1886, they started a new movement demanding a minimum wage, safety laws and eight-hour workday. On May 3, 1886 police fired into a crowd of strikers, killing at least one, seriously wounding five or six. All the privileges workers enjoy today came about due to their sacrifices.

Chattogram Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 20221

Part-A

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

2. (a) A renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed.

(b) A renewable energy is more advantageous than a nonrenewable energy because it will never run out. Moreover, it does not cause global warming.

(d) The ocean with its tide and wave can be a source of energy.

3. (a) very/so (b) enthusiastic (c) open (d) flowers (e) irrespective (f) sacrificed (g) entertained

(h) hoist (i) illuminate (j) festive.

4. (a) We celebrate our independence day with great enthusiasm and fervour.

(b) We pay homage to the martyrs by placing wreaths at national mausoleum.

(d) Spectators are entertained with various displays in Bangabandhu Stadium.

5. (i) the Brahmaputra river (ii) inspired (iii) The river Brahmaputra/water colour paintings (iv) came under spot light (v) the Government School of Art in Calcutta (Now Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, India) (vi) ttealism

6. Zainul Abedin was born in Kishoregonj. The role of Brahmaputra was predominant all through his artistic works. He spent much of his childhood near the scenic beauty of the river Brahmaputra. He learned European academic style at the Government School of Art in Kolkata. He studied at Slade School of Art, London. However, his fascination towards realism soon faded him and he turned to nature, rural life as his themes of art.

Solution To Dinajpur Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Part-A

1.. (a) (iv) The end of the 19th century (b) (iv) All the above (c) (iii) as an alternative (d) (ii) oxygen (e) (ii) burning

2. (a) Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun because they are natural phenomena. But man can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere.

(b) Humans are indiscriminately causing deforestation every year. So, the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide causes greenhouse effects. This is why, human beings are responsible for the increase in the greenhouse gases.

(c) I think the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels like coal, gas, mineral and oil.

(d) Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by the people. They do so in order to get wood and to clear regions for mining arid to create pasture.

3. (a) smaller (b) common (c) make/do (d) language/way (e) English (0 opportunity/chance (g)

populated (h) burdened (i) English (j) our/solving

4. (a) People need to communicate with others internationally.

(b) They require a common language for the purpose.

(d) Therefore all cannot but learn and use English properly.

5. (i) observe/celebrate (ii) annually (iii) the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs (iv)

attend (v) February 21 (vi) on 17 November in 1999

6. February 21 is regarded as martyred day. Now it is a matter of great pleasure and prestige that the UNESCO has declared February 21 as the International Mother Language Day. Now the day is observed globally in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for establishing the rightful place of Bangla. Bangalees are the only people who laid down their lives for the demand of mother tongue. It is surely a great tribute. So, we should uphold the spirit and upgrade our language.

Solution To Mymensingh Board-2022

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2022]

Part-A

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

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

2.. (a) Mother Teresa established 'Nirmal Hriday' for the sick and dying people lying on the streets of Kolkata to serve them.

(b) Love begins at home and the future of humanity passes through the family. So, Mother Teresa emphasized on family.

(d) The Missionaries of Charity helped the people who survived by managing jobs for them.

3. (a) spoken/used (b) easy (c) reasons/causes (d) of (e) important / necessary / essential (f) communicate (g) denying (h) solve (i) beginning (j) pass

4. (a) Nowadays we can communicate with a person living anywhere in the world on the ' phone or the internet.

(b) But the language is not the same in all the countries.

(d) One can have an opportunity to get a good job both inside and outside the country by learning English.

5. (i) the importance of Shaheed Dibosh/ the importance of International Mother Language Day (ii) with mourning songs (iii) in barefoot processions (iv) to pray for the language martyrs (v) Various programmes (vi) was proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day

6. February 21 is regarded as martyred day. Now it is a matter of great pleasure and prestige that the UNESCO has declared February 21 as the International Mother Language Day. Now the day is observed globally in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for establishing the rightful place of Bangla. Bangalees are the only people who laid down - their lives for the demand of mother tongue. It is surely a great tribute. So, we should uphold the spirit and upgrade our language.