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

JESSORE BOARD – 2016 English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] JESSORE BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Literacy as (a) — skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b) — art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c) — general people but (d) — privilege for (e) — chosen (f) — few who took on strategic roles in (g) — running of (h) — state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i) — Greeks, however, sent only their (j) — male children to school. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A teacher is an architect (a) — a nation. He plays an important role (b) — building up and educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e) — the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f) — good. strong and pleasing voice which is (g) — his control. He does not sit motionless (h) — his class. Everybody has something valuable (i) — him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) — money. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Shamsur Rahman — in Dhaka in 1929. He is famous both as a poet and a novelist. (b) — Diamond jumped upon the table than the lighted candle fell on the papers. It caused a great damage to Newton’s research works. (c) You — apply to the principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on it. (d) Thomas Alva Edison was very inquisitive in his childhood. He — do many harmful activities. However, he made a lot of inventions. (e) One evening I returned home groaning with a bad headache. My mother asked me, “— with you? Why do you look so pale?” (f) — your timely intervention, I would have been assaulted by them. I was just a victim of circumstances. (g) —? how can a rope bite a man? It is quite unbelievable. (h) He tells the matter — he knew it. Actually, he is quite ignorant of it. (i) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful. (j) A good citizen — perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that —. (b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we —. (c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she —. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction. (d) Don’t worry. I — after I have finished my study. (e) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to — from you, but you disappointed him. (f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —. (g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they —. (h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we —. (i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me —. (j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would —. English 2nd Paper Board Question 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Idle brain is devil’s workshop. If we (a) — (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts will crowd our brain. Idle persons who (b) — (kill) their time are burdens of society. They (c) — (sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and lofty ambition in life. They (d) — (not support) themselves. They (e) — (lead) an unhappy life and (f) — (suffer) in the long run. There should be time for reading, for reading, for office or other work, time for physical exercise, time for recreation and time for prayer. This (g) — (indicate) that we should do everything at the right moment. We (h) — (lead) a healthy and prosperous life only when we (i) — (follow) the routine which we (j) — (make) for our guidance. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 0.5 × 10 = 5 Most of the people in (a) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is an (b) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you know English (d) — (post modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e) — (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English with proper understanding, you cannot complete (g) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) — (use a noun-adjective) development. In short, if you do not have a good command of English, you will suffer (i) — (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase/ Adverbial) of your life. So, don’t waste your time and try to learn English (j) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today. 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 I told the rickshaw puller that he had carried me a longway. Then I asked him how much I should pay him. I further asked him if fifty taka would do. He replied that anything was all right. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 1 × 5 = 5 One summer day, becoming very thirsty, a lion and a boar came at the same moment to a small well to drink. Those fiercely quarrelled which of them should drink first, and were soon engaged in a mortal fighting. On this stopping on a sudden to take breath for renewal of the fighting, it saw some vultures waiting in the distance to feast on the one which should fall first. They at once stopped the quarrel, saying. “That is better for us to make friends than to become the food of crows or vultures, as will certainly happen if ourselves are disabled.” 9. Transform the sentences as directed :- 5 ×1 = 5 (a) Helal refused the money. (Negative) (b) Nasir earnestly desires to see her once. (Exclamatory) (c) The house which I live in at present is comfortable. (Simple) (d) He delivered a speech and everybody admired it. (Simple) (e) It disturbed him but he did not know the reason. (Complex) 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Time and tide wait for none. (a) — no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) —, we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) —, we should make proper use of every single moment of our life. (d) —, the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass away their valuable time in Facebook. (e) —, they kill their time. (f) —, they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g) — they always have a poor preparation for the examination. (h) — they cannot do well in the examination. (i) — , they do not stop wasting time. (j) —, they continue to waste their time using Cell phone and Facebook till it is too late for them. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10=5 Democracy is the system of government which allows freedom of speech, religious and political opinion. It means fair and equal treatment for the citizens without social class division. In fact, in a democratic country people elect their representatives who work for the people. Free and fair election is the pre-condition for democracy. In a democratic country, people enjoy the rights of food, cloth, shelter, education, medical treatment and other facilities. (a) allow (synonym) (b) freedom (synonym) (c) opinion (synonym) (d) fair (antonym) (e) equal (antonym) (f) division (antonym) (g) elect (synonym) (h) system (synonym) (i) treatment (synonym) (j) facility (synonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of capitalization and punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Nazmul : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital Arafat : Its about 2 kilometers from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus Nazmul : I see Is there a bus station near here Arafat : Thank you. Nazmul : Dont mention it Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Write an e-mail to the Admission Section of Oxford University asking them about admission procedure for overseas students. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter of an English Daily. You have observed that ‘Facebook’ is influencing both positively and negatively on our young generation. Now write a report on ‘Impact of Facebook on Young Generation’. 8 15. Write a paragraph mentioning the qualities and duties of “An Ideal Student”. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Drug is an essential element of human life. But abuse of drugs has devastating impact on life. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and show the ways of saving us from the dangers of drug. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. 14 Key Jashore Board According to the Syllabus of 2016 English Second Paper Part-A 1.            (a) a (b) the (c) the (d) a (e) the (fl x (g) the (h) the (i) The 0) x 2.            (a) of (b) in/for (c) of (d) from (e) to (f) with (g) under/within/in (h) before/in/in front of (i) in/within j) after 3.            (a) was born (b) No sooner had (c) had better (d) used to (e) What's the matter (fl But for (g) What do you mean (h) as if (i) It 0) has to 4. (a) He practises geometry a lot so that he can do better in geometry. (b) It was five years since we had met last. (c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly, she felt a bad heddache. will (d) I        help you after I have finished my study. (e) He came to you with a view to getting some help from you, -but you disappointed him. The box was too heavy for him to carry. (g) If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they can produce good crops. (h) It is high time we stopped misuse of electricity. (i) He joined me after he had finished his homework. 0) Had he got the job, he would have been very happy. 5.            (a) waste (b) kill (c) sit (d) cannot support (e) lead ffl suffer (g) indicates (h) can lead (i) follow 0) make 6.            (a) our (b) international (c) global (d) well (e) the ffl language (g) your (h) career (i) in the later part/in the long run 0) attentively/ effectively /accurately , 7. "You have carried me a long way," I said to the rickshaw puller. "How much should I pay you? Fifty Taka?" "Anything is all right", said the rickshaw puller. EL On a summer day, becoming very thirsty, a lion and a boar came at the same moment to a small well to drink. The lion and the boar/Those two animals/They  fiercely quarrelled which of them should drink first, and were soon engaged in a mortal fighting. On their  stopping on a sudden to take breath for renewal of the fighting, they saw some vultures waiting in the distance to feast on the one which should fall first. They at once stopped the quarrel, saying: "It is better for us to make friends than to become the food of crows or vultures, as will certainly happen if we are disabled." 9.            (a) Helal did not  take/accept the money. (b) How earnestly Nasir desires to see her once! (c) At present, I live in a comfortable house. (d) Everybody admired his speech. (e) Though it disturbed him, he did not know the reason. /He did not know what disturbed him. 10. (a) In fact (b) So (c) Rather (d) Therefore (e) Even ffl Asa matter of fact (g) Hence (h) As a result (i) but 0) Finally/Eventually 11. (a) permit (b) liberty (c) view (d) unfair (e) unequal (f) union (g) designate (h) method (i) cure /medication 0) opportunity 12. Nazmul Excuse me. Where is the nearest hospital? Arafat   It's about 2 kilometers from here. You will have to hire a taxi. You can also go by bus. Nazmul I see. Is there a bus station near here? Arafat   Yes,, there is a bus stop at the comer.. Nazmul Thank you. Arafat   Don't mention it.

DINAJPUR BOARD – 2016 English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) — morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) — simple exercise and good for health and (c) — mentality. In the morning (d) — air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) — environment makes an effect on (f) — walker’s health and mind. When (g) — man enjoys (h) — beauties and solemnity of (i) — nature in (f) — morning. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a) — the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being trapped (b) — environment pollution. This is exemplified (c) — the destruction and burning (d) — of tropical rain forests. (e) — traffic that clogs (f) — city streets, (g) — the rapid growth of industry, the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). (h) — packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) — liquids and so (j) —. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Motin’s father is a low paid service holder. He has no ability to buy a bi-cycle for his son — a motor bike. (b) I’ve never travelled by air, — in the sky? (c) Let’s go to the cinema, — is not worth waiting any longer. (d) I am tired. I — stay at home than go outside. (e) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You — take rest. (f) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks — he knew the ins and outs of the incident. (g) Salam feels pain in his chest. He — go back to the hospital for a scan next week. (h) Tagore — in 1861. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913. (i) — is no fish here. It is a swimming pool. (j) I went there to meet with him. — I saw him, I rushed to talk to him. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest—. (b) I’ve missed the 8 O’clock train. Do you know when —? (c) The thief stole my watch and I saw it. As soon as I saw him —. (d) Though he was late, —. (e) As he is unwilling to work, he cannot get rid of poverty. He must work if —. (f) I usually avoid —. It is boring to drive now. (g) As it is a difficult task, —. He is very skilled in doing such work. (h) Whenever I go to visit the, factory, I —. He must account for his absence. (i) The film ended very fantastically. If you enjoyed the film, —. (j) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Many events of great importance (a) — (take) place during the last century. Significant advances (b) — (make) in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies (c) — (gain) independence. The movement for democracy (d) — (become) prominent in many parts of the world. Two World Wars (e) — (break) out in this century. It also (f) — (witness) the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely (g) — (destroy) as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. However, the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) — (become) a momentous event. After a bloody war of nine months Bangladesh (i) — (bear). Now we (j) — (hold) our heads high in the community of nations. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Anger is nothing but a vice. (Interrogative) (b) It is compared to flame. It begets only the worst. (Negative) (c) So we should control it for our sake. (Passive) (d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of troubles. (Simple) (e) Realising it we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Compound) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Have you saved something for future?” said the rich man. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the rich man. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.” 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 1 × 5 = 5 Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. Thus gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, my knowledge may be enriched. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Water is a (a) (pre modify the noun) substance. It has no colour of (b) (possessive to pre modify) own. The (c) (determiner to pre modify the noun) name of water is life. By drinking water, we can quench (d) (possessive to pre modify the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e) (pre modify the noun) water is life killing. By drinking contaminated water, we suffer from disease like the diarrhoea, typhoid etc. We may (f) (pre modify the verb) face (g) (pre modify the noun) death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h) (noun adjective to pre modify the noun) pollution. Waste materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there. Farmers use fertilizers and insecticides in their land. During the rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides, latrines (i) (participle to post modify the noun) on ponds and rivers cause water pollution. (j) (pre modify the noun) awareness should be raised to stop water pollution. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) — possesses this rare quality is the happiest man on earth. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness (b) — nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) — ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy (e) — dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) — dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g) — children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents (h) — parents should be honest. (i) — children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest (j) — they can mould their characters. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Grass is a vegetation consisting of short plants with long narrow leaves. The grass family contains some 9000 species. including both terrestrial and acquatic species. No other plant family has been so successful in colonising a broad range of habitats across the globe. Most grasses have unconspicuous flowers that the wind pollinated. Certain species are cultivated as food crops. Others are employed in horticulture. (a) consist (synonym); (b) narrow (antonym); (c) include (antonym); (d) acquatic (synonym); (e) successful (synonym) (f) broad (antonym); (g) habitat (synonym); (h) unconspicuous (synonym). (i) certain (antonym). (j) employed (synonym). 12. There are some errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr karim. Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Write an application to the principal of your college for setting up a “Computer Lab” in your college. 8 14. Write a report on “The Miserable Conditions of the Slum Dwellers”. 8 15. Write a short paragraph on “Climate Change” following descriptive technique. 10 16. Write a composition on “Student and Social Service”. 14 Key Dinajpur Board According to the Syllabus of 2016 Second Paper Part-A 1.            (a) x (b) a (c)x (d) x (e) x (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) x 0) the I               (a) of (b) by (c) by (d) down (e) by (f) up (g) by (h) in (i) up 0) on 3.            (a) let alone (b) what's it like (c) it (d) would rather (e) had better (f) as if (g) has to (h) was born (i) There 0) As soon as 4.            (a) Be punctual lest you should fail in the examination. (b) Do you know when the next train is scheduled? (c) As soon as I saw him, I went after him. (d) Though he was late, he worked seriously. (e) He must work if he wants to change his lot., (f)           I usually avoid driving. (g) As it is a difficult tnsk, the company relies on him for doing the task. (h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I find him absent. (i) If you enjoyed the film, please write down a review. 0) We must work hard so that we can overcome them. 5.            (a) took (b) were made (c) gained (d) became (e) broke (f) has witnessed (g) destroyed (h) became (i) was born 0) can hold (a) Is anger anything but a vice? (b) It begets nothing but the worst. (c) So it should be controlled for our sake. (d) An angry man causes a lot of troubles. (e) We should realise it and try to be emotionally balanced. 7. The rich man asked the cobbler if he (c) had saved something for future. The cobbler replied in the negative that he was happy with the present and thought little about the next day. The rich man said in the negative that it would not do. He (r) added that he (r) liked to see him (c) above want. He (r) also said to have that money and keep it. 8. Travelling is a part of education. It / Travelling means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. Travelling gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This aversion limits their vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, one's /our knowledge may be enriched. 9. ' (a) liquid (b) its (c) other (d) our (e) polluted (f) even (g) unexpected (h) water (i) built / standing j) Mass / Public 10. (a) who (b) because (c) But (d) So (e) Whereas (f) Moreover (g) when (h) So (i) Besides (j) Thus 11. (a) constitute (b) large/wide/spacious (c) exclude (d) water born (e) prosperous / flourishing (f) narrow (g) accommodation (h) unclear (i) uncertain 0) appointed 12. "How is your father, Rana?" said Mr. Karim. "He is very well. Thank you", replied Rana. "I am glad to hear that he is in good health", said Mr. Karim.

RAJSHAHI Board – 2016 English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A––Grammar  : Marks–60 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks :- 0⋅5×10 = 5 Every student wants to do better in (a) — examination. But it is not (b) — easy work. (c) — student has to do something for this. From (d) — very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e) — texts again and again. He must not memorize (f) — answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g) — common source. he should have a good (h) — command over English. By doing all these things (i) — student can hope to make a good (j) — result. English 2nd Paper Board Question 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Once an English and a Bengalee gentlemen were travelling (a) — the same train and they were in the same compartment. The Englishman was very proud (b) — himself because he was an Englishman. He looked (c) — upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d) — it and went to sleep (e) — peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishman picked (f) — the gentleman’s shoes and threw them (g) — the window and went to sleep. When the Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he took the Englishman’s long coat (h) — the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i) — bed laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted, ‘Where’s my coat gone?’ “Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes,” said the gentleman (j) — a smile. The Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) The students were making a noise in the class. But — the teacher entered the class they kept quiet. (b) It was a hot summer day. A crow felt very thirsty. So it was flying here and there — find water. (c) Panna was a criminal. So he was always on his toes. — he saw the police, he hid himself. (d) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometer — five kilometers. (e) — is a nice kitchen garden just behind our house. So we can get fresh vegetables from there. (f) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest. (g) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I — die than beg. (h) Michale Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bengali poet. He — in a sophisticated Hindu family, but he took Christianity when he was young. (i) My friend Ratul talks — he were a millionaire. But he comes of an impoverished family. Moreover, he is good for nothing. (j) Rana is a meritorious student. He is the first boy in our class. He — study hard and work more to maintain his position in the class. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, —. (b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time —. (c) Abdul is an H.S.C candidate. he is studying hard lest —. (d) There are a good number of reasons why —. That English is a foreign language is the main reason. (e) Bird fly in the sky. I wish —. (f) No sooner had we reached there than —. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of the programme. (g) It is not good —. A man is known by the company he keeps. (h) Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if —. (i) It is very cold outside. You had better —. (j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Once there (a) — (live) an idle king. He (b) — (not undergo) physical labour. As a result, he (c) — (get) bulky and could not move from one place to another. He (d) — (call) in a doctor. The doctor (e) — (be) clever and wise. he did not (f) — (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He asked the king to buy a club and (g) — (move) it in the air till his hands (h) — (get) moistened. The king started (i) — (follow) — the prescription. Thus, the king (j) — (relieve) of his problem. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Make it exclamatory) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Make it passive) (c) At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. (Make it comparative) (d) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Make it simple) (e) Bangladesh is a test playing country but its standard is not high (Make it complex). 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Have you cut your nails short?” The teacher said to Maruf. “No, I’ve forgotten, Sir,” said Maruf. “That’s very bad. You must be more careful about neatness and cleanliness. By doing so, you can prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases too,” said the teacher. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 1 × 5 = 5 Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school. Salam is in class five whereas her sister, Salma, reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes they take rickshaw because it is five kilometers away from his home. Today, she is going to school with her father because her brother, Salam is sick. He is taking medicine and bed rest. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 It was a hot (a) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day. A (b) — (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water. She felt (c) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) — (post-modify the verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) jug too heavy. the crow thought (g) — (use a phrase to post-modify the verb) what to do. (h) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb), she saw some pebbles nearby, she (i) — (pre-modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j) — (post-modify the adjective) for the crow the drink. The crow quenched its thirst and flew away. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) — I was walking along the road the other day, I happened to notice a small brown leather purse lying on the pavement. I picked it up and opened it to see (b) — I could find out the owner’s name. There was nothing indside. It (c) — some small change and a rather old photograph — a picture of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old who looked like the woman’s daughter. I put the photograph back (d) — took the purse to the Police station. (e) — I handed it to the sergeant in charge. Before I left, the sergeant made a note of my name and address in case the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me. That evening I went to have dinner with an uncle and aunt of mine. They had also invited another person, a young woman, (f) — there would be four people at table. The young woman’s face was familiar (g) — I could not remember where I had seen it. I was quite sure (h) — we had not met before. (i) Conversation, however, the young woman happened to mark that she had lost her purse that afternoon. I at once remembered where I had seen her face. She was the young woman in the photograph (j) — she was now much older. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10=5 Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends; but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh some others will give you much pleasure. Again some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are your ever friends throughout your life. (a) friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym0; (j) idea (synonym). English 2nd Paper Board Question 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Husband : Cant you cook food properly Wife : I cook food properly the problem is with you Husband : Really these food are crap they taste pathetic. Wife : I spend time in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of two children at home. What do you do? Husband : I work hard and earn money that you spend lavishly. Wife : How dare you say that Husband : Well that is the truth Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Suppose, your younger brother is going to participate in a debate competition. Read the following e-mail sent by him and write a reply to it. 8 From : Zakir Cc : Subject : Information about creative questions. Dear brother You’ll be glad to know that I’m going to participate in a debate competition that will be held at our college auditorium next week. The topic of the debate is “Creative question pattern makes students dependent more on guides than text books.” I will debate against this statement. But I’m really worried about this, as I can’t collect any information. Please, help me. I want to be the winner in the competition. Please send me necessary information in opposition of the mentioned topic. Thanking you. Zakir 14. Suppose, you are the District Correspondent of a National English Daily published form Dhaka. You have just covered a report on price hike of day to day commodities in your area. Write a news report of about 120 words. Give a title to your report. 8 15. Write a paragraph showing causes and effects of road accident in Bangladesh. Use 100–150 words. 10 16. Is female education essential for social development? Give reasons for your answer. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. 14 Key Rajshahi  Board [According to the Syllabus of 2016 English Second Paper Part-A 1.            (a) the (b) an (c) A (d) the (e) the ffl the (g) a (h) x (1) a 0) x 2.            (a) in / by (b) of (c) down (d) of (e) in (0 up (g) through/out of (h) from (i) to with 3.            (a) as soon as (b) in order to (c) Whenever (d) let alone (e) there ffl had better (g) would rather (h) was born (i) as if 0) has to 4.            (a) If you work hard, you will succeed. (b) It is high time we stood against corruption. (c) He is studying hard lest he should fail in the exam. (d) There are a good number of reasons why the students in Bangladesh fail in, English. (e) I wish I were a bird. (1) No sooner had we reached there than the program began. (g) It is not good to be with bad company. (h) He behaves as if he were a good doctor. (i) You had better stay inside. 0) Would that I were a child againl 5.            (a) lived (b) did not undergo (c) got (d) called (e) was (f) prescribe (g) move (h) got (i) to follow / following 0) got relieved /was relieved (a) What an exciting game cricket isl (b) This game is enjoyed by people of all ages. (c) At present cricket is more popular than all other games in our country. (d) In spite of its being a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing cricket. (e) Though Bangladesh is a test playing country, its standard is not high. 7. The teacher asked Maruf if he (M) had cut his (M) nails short. Maruf replied in the negative and respectfully said that he (M) had forgotten. The teacher said that that was very bad. He (T) told him (M) that he (M) had to be more careful about neatness and cleanliness. He (T) added that by doing so, he (M) could prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases too. 8. Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school.- Salam is in class five whereas his  sister, Salma-, reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes they take rickshaw because their school is five kilometers away from their home. Today, Salma is going to school with her father because her brother, Salam is sick. Salam is taking medicine and bed rest. 9.(a) summer (b) thirsty (c) very (d) there/quickly (e) to push her head into the jug /to drink (water) (f) that (g) for a while /a lot (h) looking around (i) suddenly j) enough 10. (a) As / While (b) If / Whether (c) except (d) and (e) Then (f) so (g) but (h) that (i) In course of j) though 11. (a) enemy/foe (b) abjure / despise (c) care compassion (d) appear/turn out (e) true (f) benefit (g) cry (h) delight (i) supply j) view/concept 12. Husband :            Can't you cook food properly? Wife :     I cook food properly. The problem is with you. Husband:              Really! These foods are crap. They taste pathetic. Wife :     I spend time in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of two children at home. What do you do? Husband  :            I work hard and. earn money that you spend lavishly. Wife :     How dare you say that? Husband:              Well, that is the truth.

Dhaka Board – 2016 English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A––Grammar  : Marks–60 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles(a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross(x) in those blanks. Michael Madhusudandatt was (a) ––––– popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b) –––––  Sagardari on (c) ––––– bank of (d) ––––– Kopotaksho river, (e) ––––– village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f) ––––– early age, Dutt aspired to be (g) ––––– Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h) ––––– sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i) ––––– anger of his family. He contributed much to (j) ––––– development of Bangali literature. Answer: (a) a (b) x  (c) the (d) the (e) a (f) the/ x (g) an (h) a (i) the / x (j) the 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. A good stock (a) ––––– words is necessary (b) ––––– anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential components (c) ––––– successful communication. It is an integral part (d) ––––– reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e) ––––– vocabulary may result (f) ––––– complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g) ––––– words that go well (h) ––––– an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students’ vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i) ––––– time as they tend to make connections (j) ––––– other words. Answer: (a) of (b) for (c) of/ for (d) of (e) of (f) in (g) about / of (h) beyond (i) in (j) with 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase or words given in the box:– (a) When my brother was a child, he would not look at all like my father, ---------- he gets, -------- he looks like him. (b) --------- are hundreds of languages spoken regularly by human beings. But everywhere of the world people speak English. (c) A: They won’t be enjoying a holiday this year. B: --------- We. (d) It is admitted by all that a deer can run fast. But it cannot run ------- a Cheetah. (e) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck any flower, --------- other children. (f) I cannot carry the box on my back. --------- taking the box into the room. (g) ––––– is very difficult to get good grade in Bengali and English. (h) It is getting dark. You –––– go home right now. (i) The man was seriously injured in an accident. He would have died ––––– he had been taken to a nearby hospital. (j) The boy talks too much of himself. He talks –––– he knew everything. Answer: (a) the older –––– the more (b) there (c) neither will (d) as fast as (e) let alone (f) would you mind (g) it (h) had better (i) unless (j) as if 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, –––––––– . (b) They came to you with a view to ––––– , but you scolded them without any reason. (c) Please wait here until ––––– . I have serious matter to discuss with you. (d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, –––––– . (e) Trees are essential for our existence. So; we should plant ––––––– . (f) There goes a prove that –––– . So, we must take proper use of time. (g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, ––––– . (h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, ––––– (i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time ––––– . (j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that –––––– Answer: (a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, you will be healthy and strong. (b) They came to you with a view to having a talk , but you scolded them without any reason. (c) Please wait here until I return. I have serious matter to discuss with you. (d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, I would have taken my meal. (e) Trees are essential for our existence. So; we should plant more and more trees. (f) There goes a prove that time and tide wait for none. So, we must take proper use of time. (g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, we must not drink it. (h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, we found them quarrelling with each other. (i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time we prevented air pollution. (j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that we could get an independent country. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) –––– (arrange) between two teams (b) –––– (contain)eleven players each. The captains of both teams (c) –––– (lead) their groups. This is the most exciting and enjoyable game ever (d) –––– (play) across the world. It (e) –––– (run) for an hour and a half with an interval after half of the time (f) –––– (be) over. Any football tournament (g) –––– (arrange) between two strong teams can be exciting. The result (h) –––– (remain) almost unpredictable till the end because any team might win the other team (i) –––– (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to see whether rules and order (j) –––– (maintain) by the players. Answer: (a) is arranged. (b) containing (c) lead (d) played/been played (e) runs (f) is (g) arranged (h) remains (i) scoring (j) are maintained / is maintained. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. (a) Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. (Complex) (b) It is the first day of the Bengali year when the city roads get so jam packed. (Simple) (c) Almost everyone enjoys the day in his own way. (Passive) (d) Although I do not like gathering, I enjoy the activities of this day. (Compound) (e) It is one of the most interesting days of the year. (Positive) Answer: (a) There is no doubt that Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. Or, It is Pohela Boishakh which is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. (b) On the first day of the Bengali year, the city roads get so jam packed. (c) The day is enjoyed by almost everyone in his own way. (d) I do not like gathering, but I enjoy the activities of the day. (e) Very few days of the year are as interesting as it. 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “Where do you come from?” I asked him. “From San Carlos,” he said, and smiled. “I was taking care of animals,” “Oh,” I said, not quite understanding. “Yes,” he said, “I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.” Answer: I asked him where he came from. He replied that he came from San Carlos and smiled. He added that he had been taking care of animals. He also said that he had been the last one to leave the town of San carlos. 8. Identify the nuclear pronoun references in the following text. Where necessary re-write the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. A cook once roasted a duck for its master. He looked so delicious that he could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When he sat down to eat the meal, he quickly noticed the missing leg. He asked him what had happened to the other leg. The cook told him that it had one leg only. The master said that there was no such thing as a one-legged duck but the cook insisted that every duck had only one leg. Answer: A cook once roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When the master sat down to eat the meal, he quickly noticed the missing leg. He asked the cook what had happened to the other leg. The cook told him that the duck had one leg only. The master said that there was no such thing as a one-legged duck but the cook insisted that every duck had only one leg. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed. Robindronath Tagore was a (a) –––– (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b) –––– (pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasako, Kolkata. He went to school (c) –––– (post-modify the verb) . He wrote his (d) –––– (pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) –––– (poste-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a logging house under the care of a (f) –––– (pre-modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was luckily (g) –––– (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited  the House of Parliament (h) –––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) –––– (post-modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) –––– (post-modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata. Answer: (a) great / famous (b) renowned (c) early (d) first (e) to study in a (f) professional (g) to find (h) to listen to (i) describing / praising (j) forever 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces as directed. A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) –––– a lamb was also drinking from the down stream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb and decided to devour it. (b) –––– he was thinking about how to accomplish his evil design. (c) –––– he hit upon a plan. (d) –––– the lion complained that the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water from down stream. (e) –––– the question of muddying water on his part did not arise here. (f) –––– the lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he drinking water upstream. (g) –––– the lion retorted that the lamb spoke ill of him a year ago. (h) –––– the lamb said that he was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i) –––– he said that perhaps his father spoke ill of him a year ago. (j) –––– the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the lamb. Answer: (a) At the same time (b) As a result (c) At last (d) Accordingly (e) So (f) On the contrary (g) Then (h) but (i) then (j) So/ therefore. 11. Read the following passage and then write the synonyms or antonyms of the words as directed below: Social values underline a set of principles of generally accepted norms and behavior of a society. Our forefathers practiced a good number of social values like simplicity, honesty, sincerity, responsibility, and piety. We have replaced those good aspects with complexity, dishonesty, corruption, conspiracy, faithlessness and envy. Our materialistic attitude has made us self-centered and corrupted. We must get rid of these vices and create awareness among all about the negative impacts of our wrong doings. In order to make a better society, we should create awareness among people about the out-come of their misdeeds. We must have distinctive social values once practiced by our forefather. We should give importance to the past moral values to bring peace and harmony in the society and make the world better for living. (a) Accepted (antonym); (b) sincerity (antonym); (c)  responsibility (synonym); (d) complexity (antonym); (e) envy (antonym); (f) vices (antonym); (g) impacts (synonym); (h) importance (synonym); (i) out-come (synonym); (j) awareness (synonym); Answer: (a) Accepted (antonym) = unexpected; (b) sincerity (antonym) = insincerity; (c)  responsibility (synonym) = accountability/duty; (d) complexity (antonym)  = simplicity; (e) envy (antonym) = goodwill; (f) vices (antonym) = goodness; (g) impacts (synonym) = influence; (h) out-come (synonym) = consequence/result; (i) importance (synonym) = significance; (j) awareness (synonym) = consciousness; 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting errors: A:  Whats solar energy? B: Its one of the renewable energy sources. A: Why is it called green energy. B: Well its green energy because it helps us keep the earth green I mean it doesnt emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it. A: I see then it must be a clear source of energy. B: Exactly. And thats why its called clean energy. Answer: A:  What’s solar energy? B: It’s one of the renewable energy sources. A: Why is it called green energy? B: Well, it’s green energy because it helps us keep the earth green. I mean it doesn’t emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it. A: I see, then it must be a clear source of energy. B: Exactly. And that’s why it’s called clean energy. Part B : Composition 40 13. Suppose, you are a student of class XII in ‘X’ college. Your college is in Dhaka. Recently your father has been transferred to Chittagong. But you want to continue your study up to H.S.C. Examonation in Dhaka. Now write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to sanction you a seat in the college hostle. 14. Suppose that you are a reporter of a newspaper published from Dhaka. Now you are asked to write a report on the devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh. 15. Write a paragraph of about 150 words showing importance of learning English. 16. Is our population a prospect or a problem? What do you think? Write at least 200 words on it.

A letter to your friend about your school . April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear ‘Abid’, Your sweet note has anchored the shore of my heart. In it you have mentioned about your school. I wish I could visit your school once. I feel very much delighted to tell you about my school. Well, here it is. Our school is situated in the centre of the city. The name of my school is .......................... . . It is a boys’ school. I am fortunate enough to study in such a school because it is one of the biggest and most famous schools in our town. It has an area of 4 acres. There are three buildings and a large field in our school. I should say that we are lucky to have ample space both classes and at field. The buildings house the classrooms, the laboratories, the teachers’ lounge and the office. We also have a canteen in one building. In the field we have space for hide and seek and handball. Our school remains very busy all through the day. The morning shift begins at 8 in the morning and runs till 12 in the afternoon with a break at 10 o’clock. The day shift starts at 12.30 in the afternoon and continues till 4.30 with a break at 2.30. We have about two thousand and five hundred students in 25 sections of 10 classes. In class nine we have 8 periods everyday. The teachers of our school are very friendly with us. We can depend on our teachers not only for study matters but also for matters related to our other interests. Some of them run activity clubs in school. Among these, debate club, musical club are remarkable. The recreational clubs also arrange musical programme, drama etc. Besides they regularly participate in different indoor and outdoor games. There are some other extra-curricular activities clubs, such as B.N.C.C, Girl’s Guide, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. Most of the students join in all these clubs and can learn many other things which they don’t get in their text books. In short I can tell you that studying in this school is a great experience. Along with the regular study we can develop our other abilities as well. This is all for today. Please write to me soon. With best wishes. Yours ever, Pavel

Write a letter to your mother informing about your health. April 10, 2021 School Hostel Dorm No: 2 My dear Mother, I received your sweet note this morning and I appreciate your concern for my health. Please don't worry, as I'm doing just fine. I'm managing my daily routine smoothly, and I haven't experienced any health issues. Let me share with you my health routine. I wake up early in the morning and take a brisk walk. Then, I start my daily tasks. In the afternoon, I spend about an hour and a half playing. I make sure to stick to regular meal times, including breakfast and tea. I always drink boiled water and avoid eating out at hostels or restaurants. I strive to maintain a balanced diet consistently. To stay healthy, I follow hygiene rules diligently, especially cleanliness and neatness. I hope this note eases your worries about me. Please keep me in your prayers. Give my regards to Father and send my love to Ryan. With love, Your caring son, Tahseen

Write a letter to your friend describing the women’s contribution to the development of our country. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My Dear Abid, I received your letter on the 5th instant. You have mentioned that you are going to participate in a seminar. For that reason you need some information regarding the contribution of our women to the development of the country. Indeed it is a nice topic to discuss. Well, here it is. The role of women in nation building cannot be denied any more in the situation of the world. About 50% of total population of our country is women. They are contributing a great deal to the development of our country. They play a significant role at home and at outside. As a mother in a family she manages her family well with her intelligence. This affects our economy indirectly and positively. In fact, there are two types of women in our country --- educated and uneducated. The educated women are mostly engaged in teaching and a small percentage of them work in offices and factories. The uneducated women usually work as farmers, brick clinkers, construction workers, garment workers etc. Our agriculture is not possible without the active participation of women. In the garment sector our women’s contribution is far greater than men’s. Moreover, our rural women-folks contribute to the cottage industry which boosts up our national economy. Recently being trained by government and non-government organizations, they are making different products. Nevertheless there are few opportunities, our women are eager to share the burden with the male member to maintain a family in this age of price-hike. With their collective efforts our economy is developing day by day. Hence there is a great deal of contribution of women to the development of our nation. I think this will satisfy your curiosity in brief. Hoping to hear from you. With best wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen

Imagine you had an experience of visiting Singapore. Now write a letter to your friend expressing your experiences. 15th January, 2021 12/18, Chanmari Road Lalkhan Bazar Chittagong. Dear ‘Abid’, Your letter reached timely. After my arrival from Singapore, I got it. I think you know I won the Lucky Coupon Draw of visiting to Singapore. As per schedule I visited Singapore. It was a new experience for me to visit abroad. Today I am going to give you a brief idea about my recent visit. Singapore is one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world. It is both a city and a state. There is only one airport in Singapore. It is one of the few places of the world where people celebrate New Year three times. They have the Chinese New Year, the Muslim New Year as well as the Christian New Year as the Western one. It is a multi-cultural and multi-religious state. I happened to meet different types of people. There are hotels in almost every street. Of all the hotels, one of the finest one is Raffles. It is a legendary resort for writers, scholars, celebrities and royalty. It is a tourist friendly state. It is in fact a heaven for the tourists. There are opportunities of making safari tour for the tourists. Some six million visitors come to Singapore every year. It is a shoppers’ heaven too. People who love food can taste both local as well as foreign cuisine. The people of Singapore are very well housed. They have a free health service for all and the most interesting thing that many countries would envy is that there is almost no unemployment problem in Singapore. I really enjoyed the visit whole heartedly. The journey will have a lasting impression on my mind. This is all for today. With best wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen

Write a letter to your friend describing your experience about your recent visit to a computer exhibition. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Jubaiyar, I was thrilled to receive your sweet letter. Thank you so much for it. I hope you're doing well, and I'm happy to say that I'm doing fine too. I'm delighted to hear that you're eager to know about my recent visit to a computer exhibition, so here's a short description of it. Computers are everywhere nowadays, in offices and schools alike. To make them more accessible and useful in all fields, computer exhibitions are held in big towns every year. I really enjoy going to these exhibitions because they help me stay updated with the latest in the world of computers. Every year, there's an international computer exhibition held at Shere-e-Banglanagar in Dhaka. I went to the last one with my elder brother, who teaches science at Sher-e-Banglanagar College. We took a taxi to get there, bought our tickets, and entered the exhibition. Inside, there were hundreds of computer stalls showcasing different brands and companies. The experts there explained the functions and new programs of modern computers, which was really interesting. I learned a lot about the world of computers during my visit. I believe every student and anyone interested in computers should visit a computer exhibition to stay updated with the latest advancements. That's all for now. Best wishes to you. Yours always, Mural Khan

Write a letter to a friend telling him / her about a recent movie that you have seen but why you did not enjoy it. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear Lucy, Thank you so much for your lovely letter. I hope you're doing well, and I'm glad to hear you're interested in my recent trip to the National Zoo at Mirpur. I'm doing fine with my family too. Visiting a zoo is a wonderful experience as it's like stepping into an animal kingdom. It's not just entertaining but also very educational, especially for students like us. Reading books and articles is great, but seeing animals in real life adds a whole new dimension to our understanding of the world. I'm in class XII, and I've been eager to visit a zoo for a while now. Finally, during the winter vacation, I got the chance to go with my uncle, who is the principal of Mirpur Govt. College. We arrived at the zoo gate around 4:30 pm, taking a taxi. We started by watching the monkeys, swinging from branch to branch in their cages. Then, we moved on to see the majestic Royal Bengal tigers and lions in their strong iron cages. We also saw snakes, crocodiles, bears, peacocks, and various birds. The big cats and crocodiles looked fierce and intimidating, but the graceful movements of the deer and the vibrant display of the peacocks caught my attention the most. I met many students from colleges like ours, and I had some great conversations with both boys and girls. We grabbed a light snack at the zoo's canteen before leaving, feeling happy and cheerful. I believe every student should visit a zoo at least once a year. It helps us learn new things, gain valuable experiences, and break the monotony of our daily routines. That's all for now. Sending you my best wishes. Yours always, Sathee

Imagine you have visited a local market. Now write a letter to your uncle describing your experience. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Uncle, Thanks for your letter with a nice gift. Today I cannot but give you a description of visiting a local market recently. I did not have any previous experience of going to market alone and doing shopping over there. This was really a new experience for me. Yesterday mother told me to get her some eggs and other groceries form the local market. I obeyed gladly. Picking up a bag and some money, I cycled down to the nearest market. It was modest in size but catered to the daily needs of the people living close by. As usual there was a lot of activity going on in the shops, and the hawkers seemed to be doing good business too. I bought some chili powder and a tin of cooking oil from the grocery store. Then I went to the dairy shop and bought a packet of milk and a dozen of eggs. Putting them carefully in my bag I came out to find that a man had settled down on the ground with his wares displayed on a sheet. He begged me earnestly to buy something from his colourful assortment of handkerchiefs, ribbons, soap-dishes and packets of safety-pins. I admired his goods but said I would come another day. Picking up my bicycle from the end of the road, I hung my shopping bag over the handle and cycled home. I returned the left-over change to my mother. All I could appreciate in the market except the haggling with the shopkeepers. However, I feel very much interested to go to market from now on. This is all for today. Let me know about your opinion. Best regards to you and aunt. Yours affectionately, Tahseen

Write a letter to your friend describing the experiences of your visit to a science fair. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Fatin Today I am going to write you about my recent visit to a science fair. My elder brother who studies in BUET invites me to pay a visit to their campus on the occasion of a science fair. Accordingly, I went there and enjoyed a lot. What I saw was a fantastic arrangement of exhibits of all kinds of scientific experiments done both by the students of BUET and by students of other science institutions. The exhibition was being held in a 4-storeyed building. On the ground floor we saw many posters of great scientists of the world like Newton, Einstein, and Prof. Abdus Salam. Some of the wall papers contained memorable statements on the importance of science. The third floor had the most interesting practical exhibits to show. The students of BUET had arranged it. All their exhibitions were the result of their laboratory experiment. One object drew my attention. It was about the optical illusion. A small iron ball was shown to be travelling upward on a narrow plank of board, without any additional help. Later, I realised that the board was originally set with the upside end actually lower than the downside end, for which reason it gave the illusion that the ball was rolling upward, when actually it was gliding down. In the aviation room they put blown up pictures of Apollo 11 making its historic voyage to the moon. A short-film was also shown on the astronauts: Neil Armstrong who first set feet upon the face of the moon, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins. I visited different stalls. I could only guess what tremendous development has been achieved in different branches of science. In the fair I gathered almost up-to-date information about the development of Physics, Chemistry, Medical Science and Technology. Indeed, the science fair increases our zeal about science facts. We feel that we must know more about the mysteries of nature. A science fair has a great educative value. I spent full six hours visiting the science fair and learning and enjoying a world of new things. It has left a deep impression on my mind. That’s all for today. Hope you are in sound health and joyful time. With good wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen Write a letter to your friend describing the experiences of your visit to a science fair. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Fatin Dear Khairul, Thank you so much for your kind letter. I hope you're doing well. I'm fine too. You asked about my recent visit to the science fair, so I'll tell you about it briefly. These days, science and computers play a big role in our lives, making things easier and more comfortable. Young scientists are always busy with their research, day and night. That's why science fairs have become very popular in schools and colleges in Bangladesh. Almost every year, there's a science fair at our upazila headquarters college. This time, there was one again. Since I'm in the science group, I enjoy visiting government colleges. I went to the fair with my father, who teaches science at a high school. Many students from different colleges joined the fair. The young science enthusiasts showed off their new inventions and experiments, which impressed everyone a lot. I was amazed to see the creativity of our young learners. I talked to many of them and learned a lot of new things. If they're guided well, they'll make our nation proud. So, science fairs are really valuable. They help bring out the hidden talents of science students. I believe every student should visit a science fair. That's all for now. Best wishes to you. Yours sincerely, Masud Khan

Write a letter to your friend telling him / her about your visit to a historical mosque. Patherghata Chittagong 08-03-2021 My Dear ‘Abid’ Your sweet note anchored my heart. I am getting on well with my studies. Today I am going to write to you about the excursion which we have recently made from our school. Our school authority has decided to make a short trip to Bagerhat. Accordingly we did it. It is a place of historical in Bangladesh. By train I reached Bagerhat. I hired a rickshaw and went to visit the Shat Gambuj Mosque. During our visit to that historical place, we have come to know about many interesting things. The mosque was built in 1440 by Khan Jahan Ali, a preacher of Islam. The area of Shat Gambuj Mosque is very big. The mosque is beautifully decorated with terracota flowers, foliage and plain architecture. It stands on sixty pillars. It was 77 domes instead of 60 domes. The inside walls are very thick and flowers are painted on it. It is a work of great art and engineering skill of the period. There is a prayer house which is beautifully decorated. I also visited the largest tanks known as Dargadighi and Ghoradighi near the mosque. I was wondered at the sight of all these activities of human beings in the days long past. I think this description will tempt you to pay a visit the place. No more today. Please write to me soon. With love. Yours ever, Tahseen

Write a letter to your friend describing the type of house you live in and whether you are happy or not living in such a house. Patherghata Chittagong 08-03-2021 My Dear ‘A’ Your letter of the 2nd instant reached me only yesterday. Going through your letter, I came to know about your mingled feeling regarding the house you live in. Now let me describe my one. As I feel, a house is a bare necessity to live a decent and enjoyable life. Without a house to live in, no man, in whatever station he might be placed, can be happy. Rabindranath, the great poet, felt the need of a house as is expressed in his poem ‘Asha’. I am a social being and I live in a healthy society with good neighbours. My house is a one-storeyed bungalow pattern house, situated in an open place with good space on all sides. It has as many as eight rooms --- three bed rooms for the member of the house and one for guests, one reading room, one store room, one drawing room and one dining room. The reading room is furnished with glass-fitted almirahs containing books on different subjects and arranged in rows on all sides with a good space in the middle. In the centre of the reading room a table is placed with chairs on all sides. The drawing room of my house is furnished with comfortable modern furniture. Some wall pictures, photographs and handiworks will be hung from the walls. The rooms are simple and arranged in different ways. Two bathrooms with sanitary facilities and a kitchen are at a considerable distance from the bedrooms because smoke and damp are not congenial to health. The chief attraction of my house is a flower garden with plants of various seasonal flowers and with a wide and circular green lawn in the middle. The garden looks very beautiful and adds to the charm of the homestead. In the garden we sometimes pass our leisure time. The path that leads out of my house is beautified with evergreen trees planted on both sides. The house is always kept neat and clean. This is my house where I live in. I am really happy to live in such a house where I get a happy healthy and enjoyable life. The house gives me an environment to have a sound mind in a sound body, fit for work, mental and physical. In fact it has taught me more than a school or an academy. I think you will be pleased having the description of my residence. That’s all for today. Hope you are in sound health and joyful time. With good wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen

Write a letter to your friend telling him how you observed 'Nazrul Jayantee' at your school. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear ‘Abid’, Your sweet note is just to hand. I am glad to see your interest in our school affairs. You wanted to know if we have observed the 'Nazrul Jayantee'. Well, here it is. The word 'Jayantee' means a festival for victory or joy. 'Nazrul Jayantee' is held on the 10th Jaistha every year in commemoration of our national poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam in the field of Bengali literature. This year on the day of 'Nazrul-Jayantee' many distinguished persons attended the function arranged by us in our school auditorium. The Headmaster of our school took the chair in the function. The enlightened persons spoke on different aspects of Nazrul's literary life. There was competition of melodrama, song and recitation created by Nazrul. You would be glad to know that I have recited the poem 'Bidrohi' of Nazrul and got the 1st prize. The function started at 3 p.m. and concluded at 6 p.m. This is all for today. Hope to hear from you regarding this. With love and best wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen

Suppose, your friend wanted to know how you celebrated the victory day in your school. Now, write a letter to your friend describing him a function that was arranged by your school in observance of a great victory day. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My Dear Anu, I have just received your letter. You wanted to know how we celebrated the victory day in our school. As this is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh, we observed the day in a gorgeous manner. At first we decorated our school premises nicely with various types of coloured papers, balloons and leaves. It was started at 8.00 a.m. The national flag was hoisted by our honourable Headmaster. We all saluted the flag. Then we sang our National Anthem at 8.15 a.m. A day long programme was there including sports and games, discussions, meetings and cultural programme. As the general secretary of school, I had to conduct the function from beginning to end. I believe, I was successful in performing all sides of the function. At 5.00 p.m. the function came to an end. In short, we observed the day up to our full satisfaction. No more today. I am so so. I wish you a happy and prosperous life. With best regards to your parents and love to you all. This is all for today. Hope to hear from you regarding this. With love and best wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen Suppose, your friend wanted to know how you celebrated the victory day in your school. Now, write a letter to your friend describing him a function that was arranged by your school in observance of a great victory day. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Anu, I got your letter and you asked about how we celebrated Victory Day at our school. It's a big day for Bangladesh, so we made sure to mark it in a special way. First, we made our school look nice by decorating it with colorful papers, balloons, and leaves. We started at 8:00 a.m. Our Headmaster raised the national flag, and we all saluted it. Then, at 8:15 a.m., we sang our National Anthem. The day was packed with activities like sports, games, discussions, meetings, and cultural performances. As the school's general secretary, I had to lead the event from start to finish. I think I did a good job managing everything. The event ended around 5:00 p.m., and overall, we were happy with how the day went. That's all for now. I'm doing okay. I hope you and your family are doing well. Take care. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sending you lots of love and best wishes. Yours always, Tahseen

A letter to father informing your annual examination result April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear ‘Nizam’, I'm sorry to hear that you're not taking your studies seriously. It seems like you're hanging out with the wrong crowd and getting into some questionable stuff. Let me tell you, the company you keep can have a huge impact on your life. The friends you're with right now might not have your best interests at heart. Instead of helping you grow, they could lead you down the wrong path. You need to ditch that bad company and those bad habits if you want a bright future. Get back on track with your studies and strive to be the best student you can be. Every moment counts, so make the most of them to build a successful future for yourself. I really hope you take my advice to heart for the sake of your own happiness. Give my regards to your parents, and know that I'm sending you love and best wishes. Yours affectionately, Tahseen

Imagine you have a pen friend in Australia. She is so interested to know about the national memorial. Now write a letter to her about the National Memorial. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Fatin, I have received your letter in which you showed your keen interest to know about the national memorial of our country. Indeed it arouses the burning spirit in our bosom when we think of our national Memorial. Our National Memorial is situated at Savar in Dhaka. The National Memorial is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for all achievement which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world. Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will be kept in the museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters; close to the tower. Standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit. This is all for today. Let me know about your opinions. With love. Yours ever, Tahseen Imagine you have a pen friend in Australia. She is so interested to know about the national memorial. Now write a letter to her about the National Memorial. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear Hasib, Thank you so much for your heartfelt letter. I hope you and your family are doing well. I'm also fine with my family. I'm really glad to hear that you're interested in hearing about my recent visit to the National Memorial, so let me share a brief account with you. Visiting the National Memorial holds immense significance. It stands as a symbol of our nation's reverence and love for the martyrs of our Liberation War in 1971. I had always dreamt of visiting this memorial, and finally, I got the chance to go with my father, who is the Headmaster of Talshar A.E. High School in B. Baria. We took a taxi and reached there around 10 am. As we arrived, we saw a large crowd of people of all ages gathered at the gate of the Memorial. I was truly captivated by the remarkable design and beauty of the National Memorial. It's well protected and surrounded by various trees and flowers. We spent about two hours walking around the entire campus, taking in the sights. We also visited the museum at the National Memorial, where we saw relics from our Liberation War. The most moving moment for me was standing in front of the graves of the heroic freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for our country. We offered prayers for their departed souls. During our visit, I also met many students from colleges like ours, and I had some meaningful conversations with them. We headed back home before sunset, but the memories of this visit will stay with me forever. That's all for now. Sending my best wishes to you. Yours always, Kazi Noor Islam

Write a letter to your elder brother informing him of your mother’s illness. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Fatin, I write to you with a heavy heart to inform you of our mother's recent illness. For the past week, or perhaps closer to fifteen days now, she has been battling a persistent fever. Initially, the fever raged with intensity, leaving her unable to rest or even partake in nourishment. Understandably, our anxiety grew, prompting us to seek medical assistance. Upon the doctor's examination, it became evident that Mother's condition was likely exacerbated by a combination of worries and excessive exertion. The prescribed course of action was clear: absolute rest and the administration of medication. We have faithfully followed the doctor's orders, and thankfully, Mother's condition is showing signs of improvement, albeit at a gradual pace. Throughout this ordeal, Mother's thoughts have incessantly turned to you. Your presence, she believes, possesses the power to uplift her spirits and hasten her recovery. Therefore, I implore you to make haste in returning home at your earliest convenience. Your visit holds the promise of bringing solace and encouragement to Mother during her convalescence. As for myself, I am in good health and spirits, though naturally concerned for Mother's well-being. I pray that this letter finds you in robust health and high spirits, and that you may soon grace us with your presence. With all my affection, Tahseen

Write a letter to a friend / younger brother about May Day. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Fatin, I'm thrilled to share with you a recent discovery that has left me deeply moved: the significance of May Day. It dawned on me that you might not be acquainted with this pivotal day, so I felt compelled to enlighten you about its profound importance. May 1st marks International Workers Day, a globally recognized occasion commemorating the relentless struggle of laborers across the world. This day serves as a testament to the hard-fought battles waged by workers throughout history. It stands as a beacon of unity and solidarity among the labor force, celebrated in numerous countries worldwide. The privileges and protections that modern-day workers enjoy, from minimum wage standards to safety regulations and the establishment of the eight-hour workday, are all fruits of the sacrifices made by their predecessors in the tumultuous year of 1886. The onset of the Industrial Revolution had subjected laborers to grueling work shifts, often extending to fourteen hours or more each day. However, amidst these harsh conditions, a fervent movement advocating for an eight-hour workday emerged, igniting the spirits of both organized labor unions and unorganized workers alike. Tragically, the events of May 3, 1886, at the McCormick Harvest Machine Company in Chicago serve as a stark reminder of the perils faced by workers in their quest for better rights and conditions. Police brutality against striking workers resulted in the loss of life, leaving one striker dead and several others gravely injured. Yet, amidst this turmoil, the resolve of the labor movement remained unyielding, echoing the sentiment that progress is often forged through adversity. The long-cherished dream of workers worldwide gradually came to fruition through unwavering determination and collective action. It's a narrative that undoubtedly piques curiosity and invites deeper exploration into the rich history of labor rights struggles. As I reflect on these profound revelations, I'm compelled to share them with you, dear friend, in the hopes of igniting a spark of curiosity within you. The ongoing struggle for workers' rights and privileges is a narrative worth delving into, for it speaks to the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit. With warm regards and affection, Tahseen

Write a letter to tell your friend about the life style of a fisherman in our country April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Fatin, I'm excited to share with you my recent visit to the coastal areas of Cox’s Bazar and Maheshkhali, where I had the opportunity to observe the lifestyle of fishermen up close. Today, I'd like to shed some light on the life of a fisherman in our country. Bangladesh, being a riverine country with a long coastline along the Bay of Bengal, is abundant in fish, which also means a large population of fishermen. However, the reality of a fisherman's life is far from easy. They belong to one of the most impoverished sections of society, earning their livelihood by catching and selling fish. Typically, fishermen reside near rivers, large canals, marshlands, and seas, strategically positioning themselves for their trade. Their daily routine involves constant labor, from making and repairing fishing nets to maintaining their boats. Much of their time is spent out at sea or on the river, facing the inherent dangers of their profession, including venturing into deep waters. Despite the hardships, a fisherman's face lights up with joy when he makes a bountiful catch. However, it's important to note that many fishermen do not own their nets or boats, further exacerbating their already precarious situation. Yet, their contribution to society is invaluable. By supplying us with fish, fishermen play a vital role in our lives. It's essential to recognize and appreciate their efforts, considering the challenges they face daily. After learning about the life of fishermen, I hope you'll realize the difficult circumstances they endure. I trust that you're doing well with your studies and other endeavors. That's all for today. Sending you love and best wishes. Affectionately yours, Tahseen

A letter to father informing your annual examination result April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear Arif, As the Eid vacation draws to a close, I wanted to share with you the wonderful time my family and I had during this festive period. We decided to spend Eid in our village home this year, and it turned out to be a delightful experience. Arriving at the village two days prior to Eid, we were joined by my two cousins and their families, adding to the joyous atmosphere. The eve of Eid was filled with excitement as we made preparations, including decorating and illuminating our houses and enjoying fireworks together. On the morning of Eid, we rose early, bathed, and dressed in our finest attire. Then, as a family, we proceeded to the open field ('maidan') for congregational prayers. Witnessing thousands of devout individuals bowing down to the Almighty in unison was a truly awe-inspiring sight. After the prayers, we exchanged warm embraces and returned home to greet our grandmother, mothers, and sisters. While the women of the household prepared traditional sweets like 'shemai,' the rest of us eagerly indulged in these delectable treats. We also made sure to share our joy by distributing sweets among the less fortunate, as well as among friends and relatives who visited us. In the evening, we visited the homes of our relatives, where we were warmly welcomed and spent time in merry-making. Returning home, we enjoyed a sumptuous dinner together, followed by lively conversations and laughter late into the night. We sang songs, shared jokes, and savored the bonds of family and friendship. Our Eid celebration was filled with joy, excitement, and warmth. Now, I'm curious to hear about how you spent your Eid. Please do share your experiences with me when you get the chance. That's all for today. Wishing you all the best. Yours sincerely, Tahseen

Write a letter to your father for money and permission to join the scout troops and the B.N.C.C. platoon of the school. April 10, 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka My dear Father, I received your letter on the 13th of this month, and I'm excited to share some news with you. I've been selected as a member of our school's Boys Scout Troupe and the B.N.C.C. I'm genuinely enthusiastic about this opportunity. The Boys Scout Troupe at our school trains scouts like me to serve our nation in an organized manner. I believe that being part of the scouts and the B.N.C.C. will instill in me qualities like self-reliance, a sense of duty, and discipline. Please don't worry about my studies; I'm confident that I can manage both my studies and scouting activities simultaneously. However, to join the scout troupe and the B.N.C.C. platoon, I need some financial support. I require an amount of Taka 500/= for this purpose. I kindly request your permission to proceed and ask that you send me the required amount at your earliest convenience. I miss you and Mother dearly. Please give my best regards to both of you. Yours affectionately, Tahseen Suppose, your Final Examination is over. It is a great relief for you after hard work. Now you want to enjoy relaxation. So you are interested to visit Rangamati which has got historical value. Now, write a letter to your father asking for his permission to visit a place of interest. 20th January, 2021 73, M. M. Ali Road Dampara, Chittagong. My dear Father, Accept my best regards. I hope that you are well by the mercy of God. All these days I was busy with my annual examination. Yesterday was the last day of my annual examination. You will be glad to hear that I have answered the questions in all the papers to my entire satisfaction. I had to work hard before my examination. It is a great relief for me that my examination is over. So, I want to relax for a while. In the mean time, I have received an invitation from a friend of mine to accompany him to Rangamati. I am interested to see / visit the place about which I have heard so much and have not yet seen. Moreover, it has got historical value. I think that this place will give me recreation after the strain and stress of the examination. I hope, you will write back to me at your earliest giving me your kind permission to do My respect to you and mother and love to Armeen and Popi. Your affectionate son, Rifat.

Who's to Bell the Cat In a certain house belonging to a wealthy man, a swarm of rats had taken over the place, turning it into a veritable Hamelin. The owner of the house, in an attempt to rid himself of these pests, brought in a cat. The cat proved to be a formidable foe, striking fear into the hearts of the rats and driving them into hiding. The rats, unwilling to be cowed, held a meeting to discuss what to do about the cat. During the meeting, several suggestions were put forth, but none seemed to be practical. One rat suggested building a large trap, but this idea was quickly dismissed. Another suggested poisoning the cat, but nobody knew which poison would be effective against felines. A young widow, whose husband had fallen victim to the cat's ferocity, angrily proposed cutting off the cat's claws and teeth to render it harmless. However, this idea was also rejected by the gathering. Finally, a rat who was wiser than the rest of the group came forward and brandished a bell, calling for silence. He suggested that they tie the bell around the cat's neck so that they could always know where it was and have time to flee. All the other rats praised the wise rat for his idea, but then he rang the bell again and reminded them that someone needed to bell the cat. At this, the mice fell silent. No one was brave enough to step forward and carry out the task. Everyone realized the harsh truth that it is easy to suggest something but difficult to actually execute it. The meeting, thus, ended in frustration and failure, and the rats remained under the cat's tyranny. Moral :

Who a Contented Man is Once upon a time, in a bygone era, a nobleman of considerable standing had erected a grandiose mansion, the likes of which had not been seen in the region. Driven by an unquenchable desire to discover a man who was truly contented with his life, he had a sign affixed on the front gate with a most intriguing proclamation: “This house in to be given to the first man who can prove that he is contented.” One fine day, a stranger made his way to the estate and politely requested an audience with the nobleman, having come to stake his claim on the property. The nobleman granted him an audience and inquired as to his purpose. The stranger responded with a declaration of his contentment, laying claim to the house. The nobleman, intrigued, asked him how he could prove his contentment. The stranger, with a calm and collected demeanor, explained that it was his innate nature to remain content, regardless of whether or not his expectations were met. Unimpressed, the nobleman probed further, asking him to define the essence of a contented man. The stranger replied that a contented man was one who found happiness in what he already possessed, without a desire for more. In a sudden flash of insight, the nobleman realized that the stranger’s very claim to the house was proof that he was not contented, for if he were, he would not have sought out such grandeur. With a heavy heart, the nobleman uttered a solemn truth: "If you were truly contented, you would not be here seeking to claim this house." The stranger, feeling the sting of shame and a broken heart, silently left the estate. Thus, the nobleman’s search for a contented man continued. Moral :

Where There is a Will, There is a Way Parul, a bright and diligent school girl, faced numerous obstacles in her quest for education. Her parents, being landless, could not afford to bear her educational expenses. Despite these challenges, Parul remained steadfast in her determination to complete her studies. Her academic excellence was evident, as she was the best student in her class. However, she was unable to attend classes regularly, as she had to help her parents with their daily chores, and also tutored a few students in the evening to bear minimum academic expenses. One day, while Parul was sobbing in the corner of her classroom, one of her teachers found her and gently asked her what was wrong. Initially hesitant, Parul eventually confided in her teacher that she was unable to pay for the registration fee for the SSC exam. Her teacher was impressed by her dedication and quickly brought up the matter with the Headmaster, who graciously waived the registration fee. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Parul's perseverance paid off when she received her Board Exam results six months later. To her delight, she had achieved a GPA of 5.0! Overcome with emotion, she found herself weeping uncontrollably once again. Her tears were a testament to the fact that where there is a will, there is a way. Despite the numerous challenges she faced, Parul's determination to succeed helped her overcome all obstacles and achieve academic success. Moral :

Unity is Strength Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived an old farmer with his wife and three sons who were always engaged in quarrels with each other, causing great distress to their father. Despite his attempts to bring his sons to their senses, he was unable to stop them from arguing and fighting. One day, when he heard his sons quarreling again, he decided to take a firm stance against their disunity. He took a plan in his hand and called his sons, asking them to bring three sticks and a rope. As the sons brought the sticks, the farmer tied them together with the rope and then asked his sons to try and break the bundle of sticks. The three boys tried and tried, but despite their best efforts, they could not break the bundle of sticks. Finally, their father untied the bundle and gave one stick to each of his sons, telling them to try and break their sticks. This time they all broke their sticks easily. Curious about the reason for their father's actions, the sons asked him, “Why have you made us do these jobs, dear father? What good will come of it?” The wise father then drew their attention to the tied bundle and the separate sticks, explaining to them that when the sticks were bound together, it was impossible for them to break the bundle. However, when the sticks were separated, it became very easy to break them. He urged his sons to take a lesson from this and understand that if they remained united, they would be as strong as the bundle of sticks. On the other hand, if they remained separated from one another like the untied sticks, they would be as weak as a separate stick. He advised them that if they remained united, nobody would be able to do any harm to them. Thus, he strongly urged them not to quarrel or do any evil among themselves, but to always remain united. In this way, the old man successfully taught his sons the valuable proverb, “United we stand, divided we fall.” The sons, realizing the wisdom of their father's lesson, promised to remain united and never to quarrel among themselves again. Moral : Model Answer-2 UNITY IS STRENGTH Once upon a time there was an old farmer. He lived with his wife and three sons in a small village. The three sons always quarreled themselves and got separated. This made the farmer unhappy. He tried to bring them to their senses but failed. One day when the three sons were quarrelling, he said, “Stop! Don’t quarrel! It’s bad! But they didn’t listen to him. Again one day when the sons were quarrelling and the old farmer heard them, he took a plan in his hand. He called all the sons and asked them to bring three sticks. The three boys brought the sticks and rope for their father. The old farmer then tied the stick together with the rope then he said to his sons, “Now try and break this bundle of sticks.” The three boys tried and tried, but they could not break the bundle of sticks. Then their father untied the sticks and gave one stick to each of her sons.  “Now,” he said, “Try and break your stick.” This time they all broke their sticks easily. The sons got curious to know the reason of those activates. They said all to the father, “Why have you made us do these jobs, dear father? What good will come of it?” Then the wise father told the sons, “Wait a bit, dear sons. I’m making it clear to you.” Now the father drew their attention to the tied bundle and the separate sticks. He explained to them that when the sticks were tied in a bundle, it was impossible for them to break the sticks. But when the sticks were made separate from one another, it was very easy to break them. He asked them to take a good lesson from it. The man could successfully make them understand that if they (the sons) remained united, they would remain as strong as the bundle of sticks. But if they remained separate from one another like the untied sticks, they would be as weak as a separate stick. He also told them that if they remained united, nobody would be able to do any harm to them. So he strongly advised them to always remain united and not to quarrel among themselves any more in future. The sons could realize everything and they promised not to quarrel or do any evil among themselves. Thus the old man could effectively teach his sons the valuable proverb, “United we stand, divided we fall.”

Truthfulness of Hazrat Abdul Quadir Zilani During his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Quadir Jilani was preparing to leave his home to attend school in Bagdad. On the eve of his departure, his mother imparted two valuable pieces of advice to him. She told him, "My son, never tell a lie and don't become frightened in danger." The young boy took his mother's advice to heart as he embarked on his journey, accompanied by a group of merchants, towards the distant city of Bagdad. The path was fraught with danger as the region was infested with robbers. After five days of travel, a group of robbers accosted the travelers. In the ensuing chaos, one of the robbers seized the boy. However, the leader of the gang intervened, stating that the boy had nothing of value on him. To the surprise of all, the boy spoke up, "No, you are mistaken. I have forty gold coins sewn into my sleeves." The leader was curious as to why the boy had revealed this information. The boy replied that his mother had cautioned him never to tell a lie, and he could not disobey her. The response of the truthful boy moved the leader, who experienced a change of heart. He renounced his life of crime and persuaded his men to do the same. Inspired by the young boy's honesty, the gang members endeavored to live better lives, gradually reforming themselves and eschewing all their bad habits. Moral :

The Scholar and a Boatman Once upon a time in a village, there lived a destitute and uneducated boatman who had to row his boat from dawn to dusk just to make ends meet. It was during the month of Baishakh when one day, a scholar boarded his boat. The scholar inquired if the boatman had read history, to which the boatman replied negatively. The scholar remarked that without any knowledge of history, one-fourth of the boatman’s life had been wasted. He then admired the picturesque scenery and asked the boatman if he had any acquaintance with geography. The boatman’s answer was again in the negative, leading the scholar to declare that half of the boatman’s life had been lost. The boatman felt sad and thought about the futility of his existence. After a while of silence, in the afternoon, the scholar asked if the boatman had any knowledge of science. The boatman’s answer remained negative, and the scholar retorted that three-fourths of the boatman’s life were now ruined. The boatman rowed the boat in a despondent mood, with the scholar quietly sitting by his side. Suddenly, the sky darkened with ominous clouds, and a violent gust of wind started to blow. Darkness engulfed the surroundings, and heavy rain accompanied by lightning struck the boat. The scholar became exceedingly frightened. However, the boatman remained composed since he was accustomed to such weather. In a calm voice, the boatman asked the scholar if he could swim. The scholar replied with a pitiful tone in the negative. The boatman then announced that the boat was about to sink, and he could see that the scholar’s erudition was of no use in this moment of peril. Moral :

The Pied-Piper of Hamelin Once upon a time, in a town called Hamelin, rats had infested every nook and cranny, from the corn silos and shops to the streets and houses. The rats multiplied rapidly, and the people of Hamelin were distressed by their presence. They approached the Town Hall and demanded action from the Mayor, who, surrounded by his Councilors, declared a substantial reward of one thousand gold guilders to anyone who could eliminate the rats from the town. The very next day, a stranger arrived in Hamelin, sporting a hat, and approached the Mayor and his councilors, proclaiming that he could rid the town of its rat infestation for the reward offered. The Mayor eagerly accepted the Pied Piper's offer, and the Piper stepped outside. The Pied Piper commenced playing a captivating tune, and the rats were lured to follow him. He led them to the river's edge, where he ceased playing, but the rats continued to dance into the river and were drowned. The people of Hamelin were delighted and relieved at the triumph over the rat infestation. However, when the Pied Piper demanded the promised thousand gold guilders, the Mayor reneged on his pledge, leaving the Piper humiliated and aggrieved. Subsequently, the Piper resumed playing his pipe on the street, and all the town's children emerged from their homes, mesmerized and entranced by the music, following him. The parents were grateful that the Pied Piper was leading the children away from the river and toward the mountain. As they approached the mountain, a small door appeared on the mountainside, and the Pied Piper and all the children disappeared into it, and the door was shut so tightly that no one could discern precisely where it had been. Moral :