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[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] ছায়াপথ কুমিল্লা বোর্ড ১১৩ 03 Set ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] ১০৫৭/২০২৬ Subject Code: 1 0 7 Time-3 hours Full marks-100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A - Reading Test Marks - 70 Read the following passage carefully. Then answer questions 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. 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, arable land and cattle. The erosion of Jamuna gradually consumed all her land 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 her family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with her loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same 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 living 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 1,00,000 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 action 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 alternatives given after each question. Marks 1x7=7 (a) There is/are _____ In Meherjan's family. (i) many members (ii) a few members (iii) one member (iv) few member Answer: (iii) one member (b) _____ has made Meherjan's life miserable. (i) old age (ii) sickness (iii) frustration (iv) river erosion Answer: (iv) river erosion (c) All her land property _____ gradually by the erosion of Jamuna. (i) consumed (ii) was consumed (iii) consumes (iv) is consumed Answer: (ii) was consumed (d) The people who live by the side of the river lead a very _____ life. (i) happy (ii) nice (iii) anxious (iv) luxurious Answer: (iii) anxious (e) The word 'tremble' mentioned in the passage means _____. (i) steady (ii) stable (iii) throb (iv) vibrate Answer: (iv) vibrate (f) Which is the figure related to the homeless people in Bangladesh every year? (i) 10,00,000 (ii) 10,000 (iii) 1,000 (iv) 1,00,000 Answer: (iv) 1,00,000 (g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? (i) To explain the importance of big rivers (ii) To describe the impact of river erosion (iii) To depict of impact of the monsoon (iv) To describe the destiny of a woman Answer: (ii) To describe the impact of river erosion 2. Answer the following questions in your own words: 2×5=10 (a) What do you know about the early life of Meherjan? Answer: In her early life, Meherjan had a happy and prosperous family. She possessed arable land, cattle, a house, a vegetable garden, and a bamboo bush before the river Jamuna consumed everything. (b) What does Meherjan use to make fire for cooking foods? Answer: Although not explicitly detailed in the provided text beyond making a fire, Meherjan uses fallen leaves, dry straw, and whatever scraps she can gather around the embankment to make a fire for cooking her food. (c) Why is the phrase 'greedy Jamuna' used to describe the river? Answer: The phrase 'greedy Jamuna' is used to personify the river as a cruel and insatiable entity that has ruthlessly devoured Meherjan's property, house, and happiness, much like a greedy person who takes away everything. (d) In which season is the river erosion most likely to occur? Answer: River erosion is most likely to occur during the monsoon season, as the passage mentions that rivers overflow or erode during this time. (e) What is the central idea of the passage? Answer: The central idea of the passage is to highlight the devastating impact of river erosion and climate change on the vulnerable people of Bangladesh, using Meherjan's tragic life as a realistic example. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on it: 1×5=5 River erosion is still posing (a) _____ to the lives and properties of thousands of people (b) _____ close to the rivers. They are most (c) _____ the worst victims of river erosion. Each year about one lac people (d) _____ homeless for river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (e) _____ Answers: (a) threat / danger (b) residing / living (c) likely / often (d) become (e) example Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels, lakes and vast areas of flood plains. Hakaluki Haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With a land area of 18,386 hectores, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 1,90,000 people. This haor was declared an ecologically critical area in April 1999 by the Government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals. The haor falls into two administrative districts Maulovibazar and Sylhet. Some 1,90,000 people live in the area surrounding the haor. The haor is a very important resting place of migratory water-fowls flying in from the north. The interesting species is the Barheaded Goose which is now hardly seen in fresh water wetlands. Hakaluki Haor is known as a good grazing land in winter. The haor had very dense swamp forests in the past, but deforestation and lack of conservation practices have virtually destroyed this unique forest in the last two decades. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. Marks 1×5=5 About Hakaluki Haor Who/What Event/activity Speciality/area Place/time Hakaluki Haor is a major water land with an area of in Bangladesh The haor was declared Ecologically critical area falls into two districts (iii).......... (iv) is seen which is the most interesting, water fowl in fresh water The haor (v) as good grazing land in winter Answers: (i) 18,386 hectares (ii) in April 1999 (iii) Maulovibazar and Sylhet (iv) The Barheaded Goose (v) is known (Note: 'Water' এর পরিবর্তে 'Winter' হবে।) 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 Answer: Hakaluki Haor, spanning 18,386 hectares across Maulovibazar and Sylhet, is one of Bangladesh's most significant wetlands and a vital inland open water resource. Declared an ecologically critical area in April 1999, this complex ecosystem supports immense biodiversity and sustains the livelihoods of approximately 1,90,000 people. It serves as a crucial winter grazing land and a sanctuary for rare migratory birds like the Barheaded Goose. Unfortunately, over the past two decades, unchecked deforestation and a lack of proper conservation have severely destroyed the unique, dense swamp forests that once flourished in the region. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Morality develops the conscience (i) himself in a proper way and cultivate (i) which cannot ignore logic and reason (b) It helps a man guide (ii) is increasing and we are losing (ii) and right and wrong (c) It is such a great natural power (iii) from our childhood, we shall (iii) the invaluable virtue of morality (d) But nowadays moral erosion (iv) that it grows naturally in human behavior (iv) fall in every aspect of life (e) If we do not practise morality (v) by which man can judge good or bad (v) all the virtues to become a complete man Answers: a + v + ii: Morality develops the conscience by which man can judge good or bad and right and wrong. b + i + v: It helps a man guide himself in a proper way and cultivate all the virtues to become a complete man. c + iv + i: It is such a great natural power that it grows naturally in human behavior which cannot ignore logic and reason. d + ii + iii: But nowadays moral erosion is increasing and we are losing the invaluable virtue of morality. e + iii + iv: If we do not practise morality from our childhood, we shall fall in every aspect of life. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. 1×8=8 (a) He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. (b) This award was named after Alfred Nobel. (c) He was an engineer. (d) Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. (e) So, it was called the Nobel Prize. (f) He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. (Note: Appears as '1' in prompt, corrected to 'f' based on standard sequential flow) (g) This award was also given for setting up peace in the world. (h) He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. Answer: d + c + f + a + h + b + e + g (Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. -> He was an engineer. -> He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. -> He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. -> He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. -> This award was named after Alfred Nobel. -> So, it was called the Nobel Prize. -> This award was also given for setting up peace in the world.) 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems. Marks 2×5=10 (a) How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: Walt Whitman views humanity as an endless, struggling crowd where each individual faces foolishness and despair, yet still possesses a unique purpose and the profound opportunity to contribute their own "verse" to the grand play of life. (b) What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: The phrase is a metaphor indicating that the grand, unstoppable narrative of human history and existence continues despite individual struggles, and everyone has a role to play in it. (c) What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? Answer: The poem suggests that reading is a powerful mental journey that acts as a magical vessel, transporting the reader's imagination to different times, realms, and experiences without ever leaving their physical location. (d) What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? Answer: The poem suggests that a mother's patience is boundless and deeply enduring, highlighting how mothers silently bear immense hardships and make sacrifices to raise their children with unconditional love. (e) What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? Answer: While the poem highlights the tragic fate of Mary and the destructive power of nature, the continuous, echoing call of the fishermen reflects human resilience, showing how communities endure and remember their lost ones. (f) Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? Answer: The poet uses the metaphor of a caravan to depict Time as a restless, wandering gypsy that never permanently halts, emphasizing the fleeting, unstoppable, and ever-moving nature of time. (g) What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? Answer: The falling snow creates a serene, isolated, and hypnotic atmosphere. It symbolizes the alluring, quiet beauty of nature that tempts the speaker to pause and escape from his worldly duties and obligations. (h) What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? Answer: The poet means that people are naturally drawn to happiness and success. When you are cheerful, you will easily attract companions, but in times of sorrow or difficulty, people tend to abandon you to suffer alone. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from the stories: 2×5=10 (a) How does Sonabhan react to Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? Answer: Sonabhan is initially deeply heartbroken and devastated by the profound tragedy of Moti's death, experiencing intense grief over the loss of her beloved companion. (b) What marks a significant change in Sonabhan's routine after Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? Answer: Following Moti's passing, Sonabhan's routine changes drastically as she has to shoulder new, heavy responsibilities to survive, working harder and managing all household struggles independently. (c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Richard, a close friend of Mr. Brently Mallard, and Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister, brought the tragic news of his supposed death in a railroad disaster to Mrs. Mallard. (d) What does the purple jar symbolize in "The Purple Jar"? Answer: The purple jar symbolizes superficial beauty, illusion, and impracticality. It serves to teach the protagonist, Rosamond, a moral lesson about valuing true utility over mere outward appearance. (e) What did Portia emphasize about God's mercy in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Portia emphasized that mercy is a divine quality, dropping like "gentle rain from heaven." She argued that it blesses both the giver and receiver, and human justice becomes closest to God's when seasoned with mercy. (f) What was Antonio's primary occupation in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Antonio was a prominent, wealthy Christian merchant in Venice whose primary occupation involved trading valuable goods across the seas using a fleet of merchant ships. (g) What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction when he entered the house in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: When Mr. Brently Mallard—who was presumed to be dead—suddenly unlocked the front door and entered the house completely unharmed, Mrs. Mallard was profoundly shocked. (h) Why did Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Mrs. Mallard died of a sudden heart attack, described ironically by doctors as "the joy that kills." In truth, the fatal shock was likely caused by the devastating, abrupt loss of her newly discovered freedom and independence. Part B - Writing Test Marks - 30 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 15 Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour, a banker, who, one day, said to him, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied,". Answer: The Happy Cobbler and the Rich Banker Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour, a banker, who, one day, said to him, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied, "I do not know, sir. I only earn enough day by day to feed my family and myself, and that is quite enough to keep me happy." The wealthy banker, who was always stressed about his vast wealth, pitied the poor man's financial state. Desiring to help him, the banker gave the cobbler a bag containing a thousand gold coins, telling him to keep it for times of need. The cobbler had never seen so much money in his entire life. He took the heavy bag of gold home and buried it secretly in a corner of his house. However, from that day onward, his life changed entirely. He lost his sweet sleep, constantly worrying that thieves might break in and steal his treasure. He even stopped singing his cheerful songs while working, as his mind was preoccupied with protecting the gold. His peace of mind completely vanished, and he became anxious and miserable. Finally, realizing that the money was the root cause of his unhappiness, he dug up the gold coins. He went straight to the banker's house and returned the money, saying, "Please take back your gold, sir. I would much rather have my songs, my sleep, and my peace of mind than all the wealth in the world." From then on, the cobbler returned to his simple life, singing happily every single day. 11. Education is very important for the development of a nation. Suppose, you are Nadi/Sagor and your friend is Adib/Adiba. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of education in the development of a nation. 15 Answer: A Dialogue on the Importance of Education Sagor: Hello, Adib! How are you doing today? Adib: I am doing great, Sagor. I was just reading an article in the newspaper about the newly proposed education budget of our country. Sagor: That is an excellent topic. Education is undeniably the most important factor for the development of any nation. What are your thoughts on it? Adib: I completely agree with you. I believe that education is the backbone of a nation. Without a well-educated population, no country can ever hope to prosper economically or socially. Sagor: Exactly. Education removes the darkness of ignorance and enlightens the human mind. It teaches people how to distinguish between right and wrong. Adib: Yes, and it also creates skilled manpower. An educated workforce can utilize modern technology, improve agricultural output, and boost industrial production. Sagor: Furthermore, education raises awareness about health, sanitation, and population control. Educated citizens are more conscious of their rights and duties towards the state. Adib: You are absolutely right. Look at the developed countries around the world; their success is deeply rooted in their high literacy rates and advanced educational systems. Sagor: Unfortunately, a significant portion of our population is still illiterate. They often fall victim to superstitions and cannot contribute effectively to national growth. Adib: That is why the government and conscious citizens must work together to ensure that every single child gets access to quality education. No one should be left behind. Sagor: I truly hope our new budget reflects that vision. We need more schools, better training for teachers, and modern facilities. Adib: Absolutely, Sagor. Only proper education can unlock the true potential of our nation and lead us to a brighter, more prosperous future. Sagor: Well said, Adib. It was great discussing this crucial issue with you. Adib: Same here, Sagor. Have a great day ahead! চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be 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 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: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? (f) What type of man was Shylock? (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own way: (15) Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found.. 11. Suppose, you are Abir and your friend is Bablu. Bublu was a good student but he is now very inattentive to his study. He is always busy with playing online games on his smart phone. But smart phone has also some beneficial side. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend Bablu about the uses and abuses of smart phone. (15) Key ( Answers followed by Questions) চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be 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 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: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit Answer: 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (iii) unpurified oil (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (ii) double (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (ii) Burning (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (iii) dangerous (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Answer: (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? Fossil fuels are natural energy sources like coal, mineral oil, and natural gas. We need them to produce electricity, heat our houses, and run vehicles like cars and airplanes. (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? Trees are very important because they absorb a huge amount of harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air. In return, they deliver fresh oxygen, which helps keep the environment healthy and balanced. (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? We can reduce greenhouse gases by burning fewer fossil fuels like coal and crude oil. We also need to stop deforestation completely and plant more trees to save the environment. (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? We are strengthening the greenhouse effect mainly through rapid deforestation. People are continuously cutting down and burning enormous forest areas to get wood and clear land, which releases massive carbon dioxide into the air. (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Yes, I fully agree that humans are responsible. During the last hundred years, humans have rapidly increased industrial activities, burned millions of barrels of crude oil daily, and destroyed forests, which directly causes the greenhouse effect. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Answer: (a) energy (b) houses (c) greenhouse (d) within/surrounding (e) balance Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden Answer: (i) West Hills, Long Island, New York. (ii) 'Leaves of Grass' (iii) 1861 (iv) Camden, New Jersey (v) died 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Walt Whitman was a famous American poet, journalist, and humanist born in New York in 1819. He started working at an early age and published his greatest poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass', in 1855. During the American Civil War, he kindly served as a volunteer to care for wounded soldiers, which deeply inspired his writing. He became highly respected during his lifetime and spent his final years in Camden until his death in 1892. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. Answer: (a + ii + v) The ground sits on moving tectonic plates. (b + i + iii) Tall buildings can fall in a big shake. (c + iv + ii) Bangladesh shakes when an earthquake happens. (d + v + i) Earthquake resistance building codes must be followed by every builder. (e + iii + iv) People need to know what to do during an earthquake. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. Answer: e+c+h+a+f+d+b+g Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? The phrase 'useless years' refers to the time people waste on endless sadness, foolish mistakes, and meaningless struggles instead of finding the true beauty and purpose of life. (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? The poet calls each book a magic box because a book hides wonderful surprises inside. When we open it, it magically takes us to new worlds of imagination and adventure. (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? The two mothers are actually the same woman seen at two different stages of life. First, she is remembered as a strong, loving young mother, and later as a weak, old woman who needs care. (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? The poet calls the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' because the wild waves and thick fog showed no mercy and took the life of the innocent young girl named Mary. (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? A gipsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. Time is called an old gipsy man because time also never stops or waits for anyone; it is always moving forward. (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. The poet stopped by a beautiful, deep, and dark forest. It was a very peaceful and quiet place filled with falling snow on the darkest evening of the year. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? In the last line of the poem, the word 'sleep' has a deeper meaning. It symbolizes the final, endless rest of human life, which is death. (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? The final message is that when you are happy and successful, people will gladly join you. But when you are sad or in pain, you have to suffer and cry all alone. 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. Ameen was a brave, patriotic, and courageous seventeen-year-old boy. He loved his country so much that he left his mother's safe home to join the 1971 Liberation War. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? The milliner's shop was decorated very beautifully. It had bright shop windows filled with colorful ribbons, artificial flowers, and many attractive items to catch people's eyes. (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? Rosamond did not examine the jar well because she was completely fascinated by its bright purple color on the outside. She was young and foolishly thought it was filled with solid colored glass. (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? Rosamond's mother said this line. She said so to teach her young daughter a practical lesson that usefulness is much more important than just outward beauty. (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? Bassanio was Antonio's very close and dear friend. He was always short of money because he lived a very luxurious lifestyle and spent far more wealth than he actually had. (f) What type of man was Shylock? Shylock was an extremely greedy, cruel, and selfish moneylender. He hated Antonio deeply and wanted to use the cruel bond to take Antonio's life without showing any mercy. (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? Portia's father made three caskets. They were made of gold, silver, and lead. The dull, ordinary-looking lead casket contained the beautiful portrait of Portia. (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? The wise lawyer was actually Portia in disguise as a man named Balthazar. She was a highly intelligent, clever, and deeply loyal woman who used her brilliant mind to defeat Shylock. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Complete the Story Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school-going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found that she had won one crore taka. At first, Dilara could not believe her eyes. She became very excited and informed her husband. Motin was also surprised to hear the news. But they did not become proud or careless. They thanked Allah for the blessing and decided to use the money wisely. First of all, they repaired their old broken house and built a small brick-built home. Then they arranged proper treatment for Motin’s old parents. They also admitted their children to a better school so that they could receive a good education. Motin bought some farming land and modern farming equipment. As a result, he could produce more crops than before. Dilara also helped poor people in the village. She donated money to the local mosque and helped some poor students buy books and school dresses. Many people advised them to spend money carelessly, but Dilara was wise enough to avoid wastefulness. She always remembered their hard days and taught her children to live honestly and simply. After a few years, Motin’s family became respected in the village for their honesty, kindness, and good behavior. They lived happily and peacefully. Moral: Money can bring happiness if it is used wisely and honestly. 11. Dialogue about the Uses and Abuses of Smart Phone Abir: Hello Bablu! How are you? Bablu: I am fine. What about you? Abir: I am fine too. But nowadays I see you are always busy with your smart phone. Bablu: Yes, I spend much time playing online games. It helps me enjoy my free time. Abir: Recreation is necessary, but too much gaming is harmful. You were once a very good student, but now you are becoming inattentive to your studies. Bablu: You are right. But smart phones also have many benefits. Abir: Of course. Smart phones are very useful for education and communication. We can attend online classes, search for information, read e-books, and learn English easily. Bablu: Yes, I also use YouTube and educational apps sometimes. Abir: That is good. Smart phones also help us contact friends and family quickly. We can know world news and learn many important things through the internet. Bablu: But many students misuse smart phones by wasting time on games and social media. Abir: Exactly. Excessive use of smart phones can damage our studies, waste valuable time, and even harm our health. Bablu: I understand now. I should use my smart phone only when necessary and spend more time studying. Abir: Very good. If you use technology properly, it will help you succeed in life. Bablu: Thank you, Abir, for your good advice. Abir: You are most welcome.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] Barishal Board ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 Time—3 hours Full marks—100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (1×10=10) important wise relative their who anyone use time lose it We know that time is a very valuable thing. Time which is lost once is (a) ________ for ever. There is a proverb, "(b) ________ and tide wait for none." (c) ________ is time which does not have the (d) ________ feelings. It does not wait for (e) ________ if it is not used (f) ________. It is really essential to realize the (g) ________ of time in our life. Those (h) ________ have become great would make proper (i) ________ of time. They never put off (j) ________ work for tomorrow. That's why, they have contributed a lot to the society. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Self-confidence helps one to lose his self-confidence. It should exercise a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of determination is it in order to overcome the problems of life. Success without self-confidence leads not enjoyable. One one of the invaluable human qualities. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (1×10=10) require rise compare provide consider become achieve remain make be Education is the backbone of a nation. It is very often (a) ________ to light and (b) ________ to be the pillar of human civilization. And it is only education which can (c) ________ a nation (d) ________ to the level of standard development. From this point of view, it (e) ________ quite clear to us that if a country (f) ________ its people with education (g) ________ for the modern aspects of life, it (h) ________ unable to (i) ________ on all-out prosperity to the betterment and welfare of the nation. Otherwise the nation (j) ________ in the darkness of ignorance. 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (1×10=10) (a) Self-study means learning something by yourself. (Interrogative) (b) It helps you so that you can understand things at your own speed. (Simple) (c) So, no other way of learning is so good as self-study. (Affirmative) (d) By reading books, you can learn many things. (Complex) (e) Self-study makes you more confident because you solve problems of your own. (Simple) (f) When you read alone, you can choose the area of your study. (Compound) (g) Regular self-study can make you successful in school and in life. (Complex) (h) It is a very effective way of knowing something. (Exclamatory) (i) Every student should practise self-study regularly. (Negative) (j) How important self-study is! (Assertive) 5. Make tag questions of the following statements: (1×5=5) (a) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, ________? (b) You need to see a doctor, ________? (c) Let's have a walk outside the farm, ________? (d) A mother is like a gentle breeze, ________? (e) The young hardly practise good manners, ________? 6. Fill in the gaps in the following text by adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (1×5=5) Vocabulary is very important in learning a language properly. To (a) ________ (rich) your vocabulary, you have to read books and learn new words by knowing their meanings (b) ________ (accurate). You may use a dictionary to know the (c) ________ (know) words or try to understand the (d) ________ (text) meaning of them. Repeated reading will help you understand the (e) ________ (specify) topic clearly and use them in various situations. 7. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: (1×5=5) Poverty was hindrance (a) ________ his success. It hindered him (b) ________ going abroad. But he did not lose his heart. He was hopeful (c) ________ his success. He hit (d) ________ a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this, he was thankful (e) ________ Allah. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1×5=5) Some people think that blood donation is so serious a loss from their body (a) ________ it cannot be recovered or it may cause serious health problem. (b) ________ this concept is completely wrong (c) ________ most people (d) ________ the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) ________ red blood cells in our body produced from the bone, have a lifespan of 120 days. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (5) suddenly a voice called out good morning gentlemen where are you going and what are you doing here oh nowhere and nothing. Part B—Composition Marks—40 10. Write a paragraph on 'Deforestation'. (10) 11. Suppose, you are Razu/Roza of Komlapur Secondary School. Your school has no debating club. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a debating club in the school. (10) 12. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science". (20) Key Barishal Board ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 Time—3 hours Full marks—100 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (1×10=10) important wise relative their who anyone use time lose it We know that time is a very valuable thing. Time which is lost once is (a) ________ for ever. There is a proverb, "(b) ________ and tide wait for none." (c) ________ is time which does not have the (d) ________ feelings. It does not wait for (e) ________ if it is not used (f) ________. It is really essential to realize the (g) ________ of time in our life. Those (h) ________ have become great would make proper (i) ________ of time. They never put off (j) ________ work for tomorrow. That's why, they have contributed a lot to the society. Answer: (a) lost (b) Time (c) It (d) relative (e) anyone (f) wisely (g) importance (h) who (i) use (j) their 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Self-confidence helps one to lose his self-confidence. It should exercise a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of determination is it in order to overcome the problems of life. Success without self-confidence leads not enjoyable. One one of the invaluable human qualities. Answer: (a) Self-confidence is one of the invaluable human qualities. (b) It helps a man to reach the goal of life. (c) The lack of determination leads one to lose his self-confidence. (d) Success without self-confidence is not enjoyable. (e) One should exercise it in order to overcome the problems of life. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (1×10=10) require rise compare provide consider become achieve remain make be Education is the backbone of a nation. It is very often (a) ________ to light and (b) ________ to be the pillar of human civilization. And it is only education which can (c) ________ a nation (d) ________ to the level of standard development. From this point of view, it (e) ________ quite clear to us that if a country (f) ________ its people with education (g) ________ for the modern aspects of life, it (h) ________ unable to (i) ________ on all-out prosperity to the betterment and welfare of the nation. Otherwise the nation (j) ________ in the darkness of ignorance. Answer: (a) compared (b) considered (c) make (d) rise (e) is (f) doesn't provide (g) required (h) will become (i) achieve (j) will remain 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (1×10=10) (a) Self-study means learning something by yourself. (Interrogative) (b) It helps you so that you can understand things at your own speed. (Simple) (c) So, no other way of learning is so good as self-study. (Affirmative) (d) By reading books, you can learn many things. (Complex) (e) Self-study makes you more confident because you solve problems of your own. (Simple) (f) When you read alone, you can choose the area of your study. (Compound) (g) Regular self-study can make you successful in school and in life. (Complex) (h) It is a very effective way of knowing something. (Exclamatory) (i) Every student should practise self-study regularly. (Negative) (j) How important self-study is! (Assertive) Answer: (a) Doesn't self-study mean learning something by yourself? (b) It helps you to understand things at your own speed. (c) Self-study is the best way of learning. (d) If you read books, you can learn many things. (e) Self-study makes you confident because of solving problems of your own. (f) You read alone, and you can choose the area of your study. (g) If you practise self-study regularly, you can be successful in school and in life. (h) What an effective way of knowing something it is! (i) There is no student who should not practise self-study regularly. (j) Self-study is very important. 5. Make tag questions of the following statements: (1×5=5) (a) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, ________? (b) You need to see a doctor, ________? (c) Let's have a walk outside the farm, ________? (d) A mother is like a gentle breeze, ________? (e) The young hardly practise good manners, ________? Answer: (a) could they? (b) don't you? (c) shall we? (d) isn't she? (e) do they? 6. Fill in the gaps in the following text by adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (1×5=5) Vocabulary is very important in learning a language properly. To (a) ________ (rich) your vocabulary, you have to read books and learn new words by knowing their meanings (b) ________ (accurate). You may use a dictionary to know the (c) ________ (know) words or try to understand the (d) ________ (text) meaning of them. Repeated reading will help you understand the (e) ________ (specify) topic clearly and use them in various situations. Answer: (a) enrich (b) accurately (c) unknown (d) contextual (e) specific 7. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: (1×5=5) Poverty was hindrance (a) ________ his success. It hindered him (b) ________ going abroad. But he did not lose his heart. He was hopeful (c) ________ his success. He hit (d) ________ a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this, he was thankful (e) ________ Allah. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) about/of (d) upon (e) to 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1×5=5) Some people think that blood donation is so serious a loss from their body (a) ________ it cannot be recovered or it may cause serious health problem. (b) ________ this concept is completely wrong (c) ________ most people (d) ________ the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) ________ red blood cells in our body produced from the bone, have a lifespan of 120 days. Answer: (a) that (b) But/Actually (c) as (d) even (e) that 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (5) suddenly a voice called out good morning gentlemen where are you going and what are you doing here oh nowhere and nothing. Answer: Suddenly, a voice called out, "Good morning, gentlemen. Where are you going and what are you doing here?" "Oh, nowhere and nothing." Part B — Composition [Marks: 40] 10. Write a paragraph on 'Deforestation'. (10) Deforestation Deforestation means the cutting down of trees in large numbers without planting new ones. It is one of the biggest problems in our modern world. There are many reasons behind deforestation. The most common reason is our growing population. As the population increases, people need more land for living and agriculture. So, they cut down forests to build houses, roads, and factories. People also cut trees to get wood for making furniture, paper, and fuel. However, the effects of deforestation are very dangerous. Trees are our best friends because they give us oxygen and take in harmful carbon dioxide. When we cut down trees, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air increases, which causes global warming and climate change. Because of deforestation, the weather is getting hotter, and natural disasters like floods, cyclones, and droughts are happening more often. Many wild animals and birds are losing their natural homes and dying. If we do not stop cutting trees, our beautiful world will soon turn into a dead desert. To save our environment, we must stop deforestation immediately. The government should make strict laws to protect forests. At the same time, we must plant more trees through massive tree plantation programs to make our earth green and safe for the future. 11. Suppose, you are Razu/Roza of Komlapur Secondary School. Your school has no debating club. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a debating club in the school. (10) 20 June 2026 To The Headmaster, Komlapur Secondary School, Komlapur. Subject: Prayer for setting up a debating club. Sir, We, the students of your reputed school, beg most respectfully to state that our school is one of the famous schools in the district. We have a big library, a computer lab, and a large playground. But it is a matter of great sorrow that there is no debating club in our school. A debating club is very important for the students. It helps us to develop our speaking skills and logical thinking. Through debates, we can learn how to speak confidently in front of people. It also helps us to gather practical knowledge about the outside world. Many students in our school are very interested in taking part in debate competitions, but we are falling behind because we do not have a proper club to practice. Therefore, we pray and hope that you would be kind enough to take the necessary steps to set up a debating club in our school as soon as possible and oblige thereby. Yours obediently, Razu Roll No: 01 Class: X On behalf of the students of Komlapur Secondary School. 12. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science". (20) Wonders of Modern Science We live in an age of science. Modern science has completely changed our daily lives. From the moment we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep at night, we use the gifts of science. It has made our lives easier, more comfortable, and very fast. Science is like a magical lamp that has made the impossible things possible. The most important and greatest wonder of modern science is electricity. It is the driving force of modern civilization. Electricity lights our houses, runs our fans, washing machines, and refrigerators. It also runs big factories, heavy industries, and modern trains. Without electricity, modern life would completely stop in a single day. Science has brought a massive revolution in the field of communication. In the past, it took months to send a simple message. Now, we have mobile phones, emails, and the internet. We can talk to our friends and family living in another country in just a few seconds. We can even see their faces through video calls. The whole world has now become a small global village because of modern communication technology. Science has also removed the distance of places. People used to travel on foot or use animals, which took a lot of time and effort. Now, we have fast buses, modern trains, and cars. Airplanes are one of the greatest wonders. They fly faster than birds and can take us from one country to another in just a few hours. Modern science has done wonders in the field of medicine. Many dangerous diseases that used to kill thousands of people are now easily curable. Science has given us life-saving medicines, antibiotics, and vaccines. Modern machines like X-rays, ECGs, and MRIs help doctors easily find out the exact problem inside the human body. As a result, people are living much longer and healthier lives today. Science has also improved our agriculture. Farmers now use modern machines like tractors instead of cows. They use scientific fertilizers and better seeds. Because of science, farmers can grow more food in less time to feed the growing population of the world. Modern science is undoubtedly the greatest blessing for human beings. It has given us comfort, knowledge, and health. However, some inventions like nuclear bombs are dangerous and can destroy the world. We must use science only for the peace and betterment of humanity, not for destruction.

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"Boost your IELTS Speaking score with essential vocabulary. Master advanced collocations, idioms, and topic-specific phrases for fluency and confidence in your responses." ■a book/film about the future/a film/book based on facts/about a real person or event VOCAB: a touching story /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ (phr.) = a story that is making you feel emotional a nail-biting moment (phr.) = a moment that makes you very excited suspenseful /səˈspensf(ə)l/ (adj.) = (a story, film) keeps you wanting to know what will happen next a sob-story (n.) = a story that evokes sympathy evocative scenes /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/ (phr.) = scenes which arouse memories or images the ending slays me /sleɪz/ (phr.) = impresses someone, especially by making them laugh an intriguing plot /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/ (phr.) = a very interesting plot, especially because of being strange or mysterious a multisensory experience /mʌlti ˈsensəri/ (phr.) = relating to many senses soulless /ˈsəʊlləs/ (adj.) = not at all interesting or attractive memoirs /ˈmemˌwaː(r)/ (n.) = written record of a person’s own life lightweight /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/ (adj.) = not complex a bedtime reading (phr.) = nice to read in bed heavy going (phr.) = difficult to read or understand a lugubrious setting /ləˈɡuːbriəs/ (phr.) = a rather dark and gloomy setting a page-turner (n.) = a very interesting and engaging story an enigmatic tale /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/ (phr.) = a mysterious story a wry humour /raɪ/ (phr.) = a humour in the face of a bad situation an idealized portrayal of /aɪˈdɪəlaɪz pɔː(r)ˈtreɪəl/ (phr) = an exaggerated description of graphic /ˈɡræfɪk/ (adj.) = giving a lot of detail tenable /ˈtenəb(ə)l/ (adj.) = reasonable with evidence to support it