SSC English 1st Paper Board Questions-2020 / English First Paper All Board Questions-2020 with Answer

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DHAKA BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) iv. historic (b) iii. 19th (c) iii. May 3rd (d) iii. strikers (e) iii. reduce (f) iii. speak meekly (g) iv.

Agree to stop struggling

2.      (a) May Day commemorates the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish

an eight-hour work day.

(b)     The workers struggled for an eight-hour workday.

(c)     They held a rally against the authorities. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. The labour leaders urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses.

(d)     When the policemen attacked the strikers, one of them was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured.

(e)     The event of May 1,       1886 is a reminder for the workers as it teaches them to stand up and

speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives if they are exploited.

3.      (a) learnt/ known/ clear (b) a (c) For/ Due to/ Because of (d) supply/ availability (e) soon/ forever

4.      (i) on August 5, 1930 (ii) Purdue University (iii) on July 16, 1969 (iv) Landing on the moon (v) on

August 25, 2012

5.      Landing on the moon is undoubtedly an important event in the history of mankind. Before that, nobody thought that man could reach the moon. But Neil Armstrong with other two astronauts made this impossible thing possible. They started their journey to the moon on 16th July, 1969. The main spaceship used by them was Apollo 11. It took four days to reach the moon.

6.      (a) Democracy means a system of government.

(b)     It allows freedom of speech, religion and political opinions.

(c)      It means fair and equal treatment for citizens.

(d)     People elect their representative directly in a democratic country.

(e)      Free and fair election is the precondition of democracy.

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Once upon a time, there lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man in another country. His master was very bad and inflicted heavy torture on him. One day, he fled from his master's house and took shelter in a cave. In the evening, a lion entered the cave. The lion seemed wounded as he was groaning. He came near Androcles and lifted his paw. He took the lion’s paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it. The lion was relieved of his pain.

Rajshahi Board

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) iv. All above (b) iv. 1979 (c) iv. love and kindness (d) iii. the dying destitute (e) iv. 1978 (f) i. Nirmal

Hridoy (g) iii. human and divine love

2.      (a) Mother Teresa was moved to see the plight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata.

(b)     I think she won so many awards for her selfless love and compassion for distressed humanity.

(c)      Mother Teresa received Nobel Peace prize in 1979.

(d)     The world salutes her for her love and compassion for humanity.

(e)      About commitment to family Mother Teresa said that love begins at home and future of humanity passes through the family. So we should love and feel for our family members first who are sick, lonely or worried.

3.      (a) event/ martyrs/ sacrifice/ movement (b) peacefully (c) tribute (d) offer (e) departed

4.      (i) Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA (ii) Purdue University (iii) Received M. Sc. degree (iv) 20 July, 1969 (v)

21 July, 1969

5.      Neil Armstrong was the first man who landed on the moon in 1969. He was very interested in flying in the sky. So, he studied Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace engineering. He was selected by the USA Air Force to make a voyage to the moon. He was the commander of the mission Apollo-11. He successfully returned to the earth after landing on the moon.

6.      (a) Punctuality is a virtue which can make us accurate in timing.

(b)     It helps us to become successful in future.

(c)      A punctual person is loved by all.

(d)     He who is punctual never gets late in his work.

(e)      If we become punctual, we shall surely succeed in life.

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

JASHORE BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) ii. desolate (b) iv. those who will come after us (c) iv. initially (d) ii. fit for human habitation (e) iii.

the furthest part of Bagerhat town (f) ii. Its being World Heritage site (g) iii. Khalifatabad

2.      (a) By 'World Heritage' we understand places and sites that we inherited from the past, and pass

on to the future generation of the entire world.

(b)     The infrastructure of the city reveals significant technical skills in the Islamic architecture and the combined decorations of Mughal and Turkish architecture.

(c)     The Shat Gambuj Mosque is one of the greatest tourist attractions as it is a place of historical interest and it became a UNESCO World Heritage site.

(d)     Khan Jahan Ali made the city habitable by building a network of roads, bridges, public

buildings, and reservoirs.

(e)      The vast prayer hall served different purposes as besides being used as a prayer hall, Khan

Jahan used it as his court too.

3.      (a) advanced (b) discipline (c) highly (d) obligation/ bonding (e) dwellers

4.      (i) 8 (eight) (ii) Italy (iii) 1777 (iv) University of Pavia (v) The Emperor of Austria

5.      Italian physicist Alessandro Volta invented the first battery. He was born in Como, Italy in 1745. He served as a professor of physics at Royal School in Como. He discovered methane in 1777. He became a professor of experimental physics at the University of Pavia. He was made a Count by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801 and the Director of philosophical faculty of Padua by the emperor of Austria in 1815. He retired in 1819 and breathed his last in March 1827.

6.      (a) Patriotism is a great virtue for which a citizen doesn't hesitate to shed the last drop of his blood.

(b)     It is such a virtue without which we cannot dream of a developed nation.

(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 patriot 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.

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A few years back Nur Banu lost everything for the river erosion. Her husband was a farmer and they had everything but they became helpless. Yet Nur Banu did not become frustrated and inspired her husband to stand against all odds. She had an ornament made of gold and she gave it to her husband to sell it. They got money, made a shelter in a makeshift house and started making —Nakshi Kantha’ with new and old clothes and thread of different colours. As Nur Banu was good at art in her early age, she could make wonderful design in her Kanthas. She together with her husband worked hard and made a lot of Kanthas. Her husband sold them in the market and became solvent.

CUMILLA BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) i. social networking (b) iii. recurrently (c) iv. spectator (d) iii. exchange (e) iv. promoting universal

brotherhood (f) iii. Social networks are expanding very fast (g) i. internet

2.      (a) By social network I understand a number of websites which facilitate social relations among

people around the world.

(b)     Some uses of social networks are that they make it possible to connect people sharing interests and activities across the borders and to feel that they are living in a global village.

(c)      The clause indicates the easy access of the people to the social networking services. Paying a very little to the Internet service provider anyone can share interests and activities across the borders. He can make his personal profile public before the entire online community. He can also look into other people's profile if he is interested.

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

(e)      Yes, I firmly think that Facebook plays a great role to make the world a global village. As social network services are web-based, these networks provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people sharing interests and activities across the borders and thus play a great role to make the world a global village.

3.      (a) created (b) growth (c) extinction (d) depending/ relying (e) reduction/ decrease

4.      (i) Kentucky, the USA (ii) Delivered his Gettysburg Address (iii) 1861 (iv) America (v) Ford's theatre in

Washington

5.      Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA, was elected President twice. He was famous for his Gettysburg Address delivered on November 19,                                     1863. This great man banned slavery in America.

That time America was very chaotic. So, he tried to establish peace in the country. Besides, he strengthened the federal government and modernized the economy. But this great leader was assassinated on April 14, 1865.

6.      (a) The Japanese are law abiding people.

(b)     They never drive or cross the road in violation of traffic rules.

(c)     No Japanese, he or she, alone on the street will violate the traffic rules.

(d)     So long the red signal continues, a driver will keep the vehicle standing on the road.

(e)     At dead of night when there is no transport, someone is found waiting on the road for a green

signal.

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The great leader of the country whom we love and admire is Sher-E-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq. His father Kazi Wazed Ali was a renowned pleader in the Barishal bar. From his boyhood, he was a very meritorious boy. One day the boy Fazlul Huq was reading in his study room. His father was passing by. He saw Fazlul Huq was reading his lessons and tearing off the pages of his book one after another. He at once entered the room and said, "O my boy, don’t play with your book." “I am not playing. I have already gone through these pages.”

 CHATTOGRAM BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) ii. In 1985       (b) iv. a Turkish saint general (c) i. incomparable (d) iii. Mughal and Turkish

architecture (e) iv. light (f) iv. lean (g) i. 60 pillars with 77 low height domes

2.      (a) Heritage refers to what we inherit from the past, live with in the present and then pass on to

our children or future generation.

(b)     The infrastructure of the city reveals significant technical skills in many mosques as well as early Islamic monuments.

(c)     The Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan founded the city in the 15th century.

(d)     To make the city habitable, Khan Jahan Ali built a network of roads, bridges, public buildings and reservoirs.

(e)     The mihrabs are decorated with stonework and terracotta.

3.      (a) suitable (b) living (c) because (d) took (e) danger/ extinction

4.      (i) Bogura Zilla School (ii) 1971 (iii) was published (iv) over 200 fiction and non-fiction books (v) at

Bellevue Hospital in New York

5.      Humayun Ahmed was a great teacher, author, dramatist, playwright and filmmaker. He reached his peak of fame when his novel Nondito Noroke was published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. Almost all of his books were bestsellers in Bangladesh. He directed many films based on his own stories. For his wonderful achievements he was honoured with many awards. This great personality breathed his last on July 19, 2012.

6.      (a) E-mail is a wonderful invention and it plays an important role in business and communication.

(b)     This is a scientific way of sending messages, data and information files within a few seconds.

(c)     Communication through email is made between two persons or offices and the receiver is not

required to remain present simultaneously like telephone.

(d)     To operate an email system, we need two sets of computers and the Internet connection.

(e)     E-mail functions instantly with the help of a computer set, android mobile phone and tab which are connected in a network.

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Pasteur was a French scientist. He discovered that many diseases are caused by germs and he also found cures for several of them. At first, he only treated animals because he did not want to cause the death of any human being. He found a mad dog and injected some weak germs of its diseases into blood. The dog was cured. One day a boy named Joseph Meister was brought to Pasteur. He had been bitten by a mad dog. Pasteur gave him some injections and the boy did not get dog’s disease.

SYLHET BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) ii. the biggest state festival (b) i. annually (c) ii. valiant (d) iv. sports (e) i. represents his own

country (f) iii. a day to celebrate independence (g) iv. national festival day

2.      (a) The Independence Day is observed in our country every year with great enthusiasm and

fervour.

(b)     The nation observes 26 March in order to celebrate the Independence and honour the freedom fighters.

(c)     The defense forces, border guards, police, ansars and the VDP perform a smartly dressed parade at the National Parade Ground.

(d)     Some entertaining programmes held on the day are displays by school children, Scouts and Girl Guides; boat race in the river Buriganga; sports meets and tournaments throughout the country, etc.

(e)     On that day the armed forces perform a smartly dressed parade at the National Parade Ground near the National Parliament. The school children take part in various displays at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

3.      (a) consequence/ effect/ dangers (b) decrease/ reduction/ shortage (c) result/ consequence (d) face/

verge/ brink (e) increase/ augment/ add to

4.      (i) was born (ii) the East Pakistan Rifles (iii) in the East Bengal Regiment (iv) embraced martyrdom (v)

was buried

5.      Munshi Abdur Rouf was a soldier of East Pakistan Rifles. He was born at Salamatpur village in Faridpur district. He studied up to grade-8. He was a member of East Bengal Regiment. He participated in Bangladesh liberation war in 1971. He fought bravely to free Bangladesh and embraced martyrdom in Chattogram Hill tracts. Before death he severely damaged Pakistan Army with his MG. He was awarded Bir Sreshtho, the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.

6.      (a) ICT means information and communication technology.

(b)     In education sector ICT works as a means of class presentation.

(c)     In health science ICT is used to diagnose disease and give good treatment.

(d)     Teachers use ICT to take multimedia classes.

(e)     Patients can get treatment through telemedicine which is run with the help of ICT.

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Nelson Mandela was born on July 18,        1918 in South Africa. Mandela joined the African National

Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful nonviolent defiance against the South African Government and its racist policies. In 1993 Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1993, South African President F. W. de Klerk was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1994, Mandela was elected as South Africa’s first black President. In 2009, Mandela’s birthday was declared “Mandela Day” to promote global peace. Mandela died at his home in Johannesburg on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95.

✓ BARISHAL BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) ii. valiant (b) i. the biggest state festival (c) i. represents his own country (d) ii. passionate feeling

(e) i. flower arrangement in a circular band (f) iv. amuse (g) iii. highlight the heroic struggle and sacrifice of 1971

2.      (a) The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a

national holiday. Everything remains closed on this day.

(b)     Cultural programmes are arranged on this day to highlight the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.

(c)      People from all walks of life hold rallies.

(d)     Defence forces, border guards, police, ansars and the VDP take part in smartly dressed parade and perform at National Parade Ground.

(e)      The National Mausoleum has been built to commemorate the struggle and sacrifice of our martyred freedom fighters in 1971.

3.      (a) artist/ person (b) depicted/ portrayed (c) graduation (d) title/ epithet (e) designing

4.      (i) 4 May 1983 (ii) completed Masters (iii) Bangla Language and Literature (iv) Chattogram University

(v) in 1975.

5.      Educationist and writer Abul Fazal was born in 1903 in Chattogram. His father was an Imam of Chattogram Jame Masjid. He completed his Masters in Bangla Language and Literature from Kolkata University in 1940. He worked as a teacher in various colleges before being made the Vice­chancellor of Chattogram University. He was a member of the Advisory Council of the Govt. of Bangladesh for about two years. His contribution to Bangla literature earned him Bangla Academy Award, the Presidents Award, etc. He died in 1983.

6.      (a) Bangladesh lies in an active earthquake zone.

(b)     During recent years Earthquakes recur frequently in Bangladesh.

(c)      The recurrences of quakes in recent years have frightened everybody of our country.

(d)     Experts gave warning regarding earthquake.

(e)      Earthquake-resistant building code should be followed strictly at the time of building any house.

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Once a statue of goddess was being taken to the town placing on the back of a donkey. On the way, people were showing due respect to the statue of the goddess. Seeing this, the donkey thought that people were showing him honour. So, feeling proud, the donkey started to bray in joy. Moreover, it refused to move even a step. Then the driver of the donkey became very angry. He said, "you wretched, do you think people show you this respect? Such a bad day for man will never come." Saying this, he started beating the donkey with his stick.

✓ DINAJPUR BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) i. Reverence (b) ii. Intentness (c) iv. The President and the Prime Minister (d) iii. To pay homage to

the martyrs (e) iv. brightened (f) iii. a befitting manner (g) ii. To highlight the celebration of Independence Day

2.      (a) On 26 March people of all classes go to the National Mausoleum at Savar to pay homage to the

martyrs of Liberation War in 1971. They also remember the great struggle and sacrifice of the freedom fighters.

(b)     People of all classes irrespective of caste, creed and religion fought for our liberation.

(c)      The Independence Day is observed with great enthusiasm and fervour. The day starts with 31

gunshots. People from all walks of life place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum. Besides, parade shows, displays, cultural programmes, sports are held to celebrate 26 March.

(d)     The President and the Prime Minister place floral wreaths on behalf of the nation at the National Mausoleum. People from all walks of life also go there to pay homage to the martyred freedom fighters.

(e)      This day the country witnesses a spectacular parade of defence forces, border guards, police, ansars and the VDP (Village Defence Party) at the National Parade Ground.

3.      (a) they/ these (b) services (c) like/ named (d) web/ internet (e) have

4.      (i) President (ii) Saturia, Barishal (iii) passed the BSc exam (iv) 1895 (v) was appointed as an

examiner

5.      Abul Qasem Fazlul Huq was a very renowned politician. He played a significant role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Calcutta High Court. In 1913 he became an elected MLC. In 1918 he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the president of the All Indian Muslim League.

6.      (a) We want to see Bangladesh as a democratic, corruption-free and developed country in the

world in 2041.

(b)     We have a vision of seeing or imagining or looking ahead.

(c)      Education will be free for all as it is their fundamental right.

(d)     Every citizen of Bangladesh will exercise their democratic rights as well as their constitutional

rights.

(e) Poverty, injustice and corruption will be sent to the museum.

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John Keats was born on October 31, 1795. He was the eldest son of his parents. He lost his father in 1804 and his mother in 1810. In 1811, Keats became an apprentice to a surgeon at Edmonton. But his heart was not in medicine and he felt that he was born to be a poet. Finally, he abandoned surgery for literature. His finest poems like 'Ode to a Nightingale', 'Ode on a Grecian Urn', etc. were published in 1820. This great poet met a premature death on February 23, 1821.

MYMENSINGH BOARD-2020

Part-A : Reading Test

1.      (a) iii. To represent Shat Gombuj Mosque built by Khan Jahan Ali (b) iii. Philanthropic (c) iii. Second

to none (d) i. suburb (e) iii. Conceal (f) iv. More than 80 (g) iv. lean

2.      (a) World Heritage means places and sites that we got from the past and pass on to the future

generation of the entire world.

(b)     The interior decoration of the mosque and its construction dazzle one's eyes. It has 60 pillars that support the roof, with 77 low height domes. The four towers at four corners have smaller domes on the roof as well. This rare combination makes the mosque a unique one.

(c)     Mihrab is the corner in the mosque which points towards Makkah. The west wall in the inside of the mosque has 11 mihrabs. These catch our eyes because they are decorated with stonework and terracotta.

(d)     The mosque was used mainly as a prayer hall. Besides, Khan Jahan Ali used the mosque as his court as well.

(e)     The infrastructure of the city reveals significant technical skills in many mosques and early Islamic monuments as well.

3.      (a) important/ valuable/ useful (b) living/ livelihood (c) cause (d) controlled/ checked (e) able

4.      (i) was born (ii) 1939 to 1945 (iii) 1938 and 1939 (iv) The British (v) 48

5.      Subhas Chandra Bose, was a pioneer of Indian Liberation from the British rule. He planned to liberate Indians with the help of Germany and Japan during the World War-II organizing an armed force called Azad Hind Fouj. He was a leader of the younger, radical wing of the Indian national Congress in the late 1920s and 1930s who rose to become congress president in 1938 and 1939. But he was ousted from leadership for strategic differences with Mohandas Karamchand Gandi (Mahatma). Subsequently, the British placed him under house arrest. But he succeeded to escape from India in 1940.

6.      (a) Bassanio went to Belmont to visit Portia grandly dressed, with many servants.

(b)     Portia's father wanted a man to marry Portia for herself and not for her wealth.

(c)      Before his death he had thought of an unusual plan to find a good husband for his daughter.

(d)     He had three caskets made, one of gold, one of silver and one of lead.

(e)      He had died lately.

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Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero. He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. One day he was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The boy was brought before him. The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. The boy said, "I shall cross the sea and go to my home."