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Most Important Matching (Question No. 6) for SSC 2027 Rank Matching Topic (Opening Sentence) Board Exam References [2018–2025] 2025 Test Qty 01 Patriotism is a great virtue... ✪✪✪ DB-25; CB-24; JB-20; AB-18 [4] 12 02 Democracy means a system of govt... ✪✪✪ DB-20; CB-24; JB-20; RB-19 [4] 11 03 Environmental pollution has become... ✪✪✪ DinB-25; CB-22; DB-19; SB-20 [4] 9 04 No nation can make progress (Female Education) ✪✪✪ BB-25; JB-22; DB-18; RB-20 [4] 8 05 Trees are our best friends (Tree Plantation) ✪✪✪ SylB-17; CB-23; DinB-19; CtgB-18 [4] 8 06 Character is the crown of life... ✪✪✪ RB-17; CB-25; DB-20 [3] 7 07 Digital Bangladesh means using tech... ✪✪✪ CB-25; DB-22; RB-22 [3] 6 08 Cox's Bazar sea beach is the longest... ✪✪✪ MB-25; CtgB-23; JB-17 [3] 6 09 The function of education is to enlighten... ✪✪✪ RB-24; All Boards-18 [2] 4 10 Bangladesh lies in an active earthquake zone... ✪✪✪ BarB-20; All Boards-18 [2] 4 11 Morality develops the conscience of a man... ✪✪✪ JB-19; All Boards-18 [2] 3 12 E-mail is a wonderful invention of modern... ✪✪✪ CtgB-20; All Boards-18 [2] 3 13 Discipline is the key to success... ✪✪✪ DjB-17; SB-23; BB-19; DB-24 [4] 4 14 Drug addiction is a great curse... ✪✪✪ CB-19; All Boards-18 [2] 3 15 Education is not mere bookish knowledge... ✪✪✪ — 6 16 Globalization is now very important... ✪✪✪ — 4 17 Facebook is an internet-based social network... ✪✪✪ — 4 18 Mount Everest is the highest mountain... ✪✪✪ — 3 19 Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue... ✪✪✪ — 3 20 Hospitality has long been a part of culture... ✪✪ — 2 21 Unemployment is a major problem... ✪✪ — 2 22 Arsenic problem of Bangladesh... ✪✪ — 2 23 Pandemics (COVID-19 outbreak)... ✪✪ — 2 24 Aedes mosquito (Dengue fever)... ✪✪ — 2 25 Adolescence / Difficult behaviors... ✪✪ — 2 26 Punctuality is a great habit... ✪✪ — 2 27 Science has discovered many wonders... — 2 28 Illiteracy is a great hindrance... ✪ — 1 29 Physical exercise is important... ✪ — 1 30 Self-employment is a way to solve poverty... ✪ — 1 31 Honesty is the best policy... ✪ — 1 32 Books are the storehouse of knowledge... ✪ — 1 33 Value of time is immeasurable... ✪ — 1 34 Perseverance is necessary for success... ✪ — 1 35 Child labor is a social crime... ✪ — 1 36 Corruption is a curse to a nation... ✪ — 1 37 Early rising is a good habit... ✪ — 1 38 Newspaper is the storehouse of knowledge... ✪ — 1 39 The Sundarbans is a great gift of nature... ✪ — 1 40 Life of a student is a life of preparation... ✪ — 1 41 Water is an important element of env... ✪ — 1 42 Women are the architects of a nation... ✪ — 1 43 Youth is the best time of life... ✪ — 1 44 Honesty is a great virtue... ✪ — 1 45 Happiness is a relative term... ✪ — 1 46 Gratitude is the sign of a noble soul... ✪ — 1 47 Manners make a man... ✪ — 1 48 Kindness is a divine quality... ✪ — 1 49 Technical education is necessary... ✪ — 1 50 A good student is fond of books... ✪ — 1 Table / Matching - Lessons' Contents & Comprehensive List Question No. 01 Topic: Patriotism [Dhaka Board-2025; Cumilla Board-2024; Jashore Board-2020] Column A Column B Column C (a) Patriotism is a great virtue (i) to be ready to fight against (i) themselves to work for the country, (b) It is such a virtue (ii) to be patriot and to be devoted (ii) all oppressions that can hinder our progress. (c) Patriotism inspires us (iii) that inspire children to prepare (iii) dream of a developed nation. (d) So, we all should encourage our children (iv) without which we cannot (iv) to their respective duties and responsibilities. (e) Radio and television should telecast programmes (v) for which a citizen doesn't hesitate (v) to shed the last drop of his blood. Question No. 02 Topic: Democracy [Dhaka Board-2020; Cumilla Board-2024; Jashore Board-2020] Column A Column B Column C (a) Democracy means (i) elect their representatives (i) part of a democracy. (b) It means (ii) a system of government (ii) for the welfare of the people. (c) People in a democratic country (iii) must work (iii) that allows freedom of speech. (d) Free and fair elections (iv) are the most important (iv) directly in a fair election. (e) A democratic government (v) fair and equal treatment (v) which is a precondition of democracy. Question No. 03 Topic: Environmental Pollution [Dinajpur Board-2025; Cumilla Board-2022; Dhaka Board-2019] Column A Column B Column C (a) Environmental pollution (i) to save (i) ecological imbalance in nature. (b) The main cause of pollution (ii) has become (ii) protect our surroundings. (c) Cutting down trees (iii) among people to (iii) global concern and a threat to existence. (d) We must plant more trees (iv) is the (iv) increasing population and their activities. (e) Awareness should be created (v) is leading to (v) our environment from upcoming disaster. Question No. 04 Topic: Female Education [Barishal Board-2025; Jashore Board-2022; Dhaka Board-2018] Column A Column B Column C (a) No nation can make progress (i) contribute significantly (i) of a nation like ours. (b) Female education is a must (ii) can provide (ii) steps to promote female education. (c) An educated mother (iii) has taken various (iii) to the economic growth of the family. (d) Educated women can (iv) for the overall development (iv) better care and guidance to her children. (e) The government (v) without the development (v) of half of its population. Question No. 05 Topic: Tree Plantation [Chattogram Board-2023; Dinajpur Board-2019; Sylhet Board-2017] Column A Column B Column C (a) Trees are (i) many people are (i) maintain the ecological balance. (b) They provide us (ii) our best friends (ii) cutting down trees for benefits. (c) They also protect us (iii) should plant (iii) help us in many ways in daily life. (d) But nowadays (iv) with oxygen, food (iv) more and more trees to save environment. (e) So we (v) from natural disasters (v) and wood for our various needs. Question No. 06 Topic: Character [Rajshahi Board-2017; Cumilla Board-2025; Dhaka Board-2020] Column A Column B Column C (a) Character is (i) are the burden (i) from our student life. (b) A man of character (ii) the crown of life (ii) distinguished from others in the world. (c) It is a quality (iii) should build our character (iii) respected and honored by all classes. (d) Characterless people (iv) is respected (iv) and most precious possession of a man. (e) We (v) that makes a man (v) of the society and are hated by everyone. Question No. 07 Topic: Digital Bangladesh [Cumilla Board-2025; Dhaka Board-2022; Rajshahi Board-2022] Column A Column B Column C (a) Digital Bangladesh means (i) can now get (i) to build a prosperous country. (b) The main goal (ii) using modern technology (ii) to make Bangladesh a digital country. (c) Our government (iii) should work together (iii) for the overall development of the country. (d) People (iv) is to provide services (iv) various services from the internet. (e) We (v) has taken many steps (v) to the citizens easily. Question No. 08 Topic: Cox's Bazar [Mymensingh Board-2025; Chattogram Board-2023; Jashore Board-2017] Column A Column B Column C (a) There are many (i) a remarkable place (i) in our country in respect of the natural beauty. (b) Cox's Bazar sea beach (ii) nice places (ii) one of them. (c) It is (iii) come to visit (iii) this place every year. (d) It is (iv) is (iv) sea beach in the world. (e) Many people (v) the longest (v) in Bangladesh. Question No. 09 Topic: Function of Education [Rajshahi Board-2024; AB-2018] Column A Column B Column C (a) The function of education (i) is not the (i) to contribute to the welfare of the country. (b) It helps a person (ii) is to enlighten (ii) right and wrong in his life. (c) True education (iii) should receive (iii) makes a man a better citizen. (d) But mere bookish knowledge (iv) to distinguish (iv) real purpose of modern education. (e) We (v) makes (v) the mind and refine our character. Question No. 10 Topic: Earthquake Zone [Barishal Board-2020; AB-2018] Column A Column B Column C (a) Bangladesh lies (i) should take (i) earthquake management. (b) The recurrence of earthquakes (ii) in the active (ii) earthquake zone and is at high risk. (c) Experts are warning (iii) is (iii) precautions to minimize the loss. (d) We (iv) has become (iv) about the possibility of a major quake. (e) Awareness (v) about (v) a major concern for us in recent years. Question No. 11 Topic: Morality develops the conscience [Jashore Board-2019; AB-2018] Column A Column B Column C (a) Morality develops (i) without morality (i) from our childhood. (b) A moral person (ii) the conscience (ii) by everyone and leads a peaceful life. (c) It is the foundation (iii) should practice (iii) of a man and guides to the right path. (d) Without morality (iv) is respected (iv) of a good character in every aspect. (e) We (v) is like a beast (v) a man is like a beast to society. Question No. 12 Topic: E-mail is a wonderful invention [Chattogram Board-2020; AB-2018] Column A Column B Column C (a) E-mail is (i) is cost-effective (i) rapid communication. (b) It has revolutionized (ii) a wonderful invention (ii) of our personal and professional life. (c) One of its benefits (iii) has become (iii) the way people communicate globally. (d) It (iv) the way (iv) and faster than the traditional postal system. (e) Nowadays it (v) is that the receiver (v) is not required to be present simultaneously. Question No. 13 Topic: Discipline is the key to success [DjB-2017; SB-2023; BB-2019; DB-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) Discipline is (i) without discipline (i) difficulty. (b) A disciplined person (ii) the key (ii) peak of its prosperity. (c) It is a quality (iii) cultivate the habit (iii) to success and is essential. (d) Without discipline (iv) can reach (iv) from our childhood. (e) We (v) that makes (v) a man distinguished in society. Question No. 14 Topic: Drug addiction is a great curse [Cumilla Board-2019; AB-2018] Column A Column B Column C (a) Drug addiction (i) leads the (i) threat to the modern civilization. (b) It has become (ii) is a great (ii) laws are necessary to save our youth. (c) Frustration and bad company (iii) social awareness (iii) global problem affecting millions. (d) It (iv) a global (iv) main reasons behind this social evil. (e) Social awareness (v) are the (v) addicted persons to a slow death. Question No. 15 Topic: Education is not mere bookish knowledge [Test Exam 2025: Cadet Colleges] Column A Column B Column C (a) Education is (i) the real (i) than bookish knowledge. (b) It is (ii) not mere (ii) purpose of education. (c) To be (iii) much more (iii) is to enlighten the mind. (d) The real purpose (iv) educated (iv) bookish knowledge. (e) Enlightening the mind (v) is (v) means to be refined. Question No. 16 Topic: Globalization is now very important [Sylhet Board-2025] Column A Column B Column C (a) Globalization is now (i) countries have (i) far-reaching effect on many aspects. (b) It has (ii) very important (ii) come closer to each other. (c) As a result, (iii) the world into (iii) in international relations. (d) It has a (iv) turned (iv) a global village. (e) Modern communication (v) affected (v) different parts of the world. Question No. 17 Topic: Facebook is an internet based social network [Dhaka Board-2022] Column A Column B Column C (a) Facebook is (i) very popular (i) social network. (b) It is (ii) an internet based (ii) among the young generation. (c) People (iii) use it to (iii) connecting people worldwide. (d) It has (iv) share (iv) thoughts and photos. (e) It is (v) millions of (v) users all over the world. Question No. 18 Topic: Mount Everest is the highest mountain [Sylhet Board-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) Mount Everest is (i) the highest (i) to the north of India. (b) It lies in the (ii) between (ii) mountain in the world. (c) It is situated (iii) climb (iii) Himalayan mountains. (d) Many people want to (iv) which is (iv) Tibet and Nepal. (e) They try to (v) the peak (v) of the mountain. Question No. 19 Topic: Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue [Test Exam 2025; Panjeeri] Column A Column B Column C (a) Tolerance is not (i) but also (i) ordinary affair of life. (b) It has (ii) only an (ii) abstract virtue. (c) It is a (iii) become an (iii) in the current affairs of life. (d) It has a (iv) considerable (iv) influence. (e) We should show (v) tolerance to (v) others' opinions. Question No. 20 Topic: Hospitality has long been a part of culture [Rajshahi Collegiate; Ctg Collegiate] Column A Column B Column C (a) Hospitality has (i) long been (i) culture in Bangladesh. (b) It is a (ii) part of (ii) our heritage. (c) Bangladeshi people (iii) are very (iii) hospitable by nature. (d) They like to (iv) welcome (iv) guests at home. (e) They entertain (v) them with (v) delicious food. Here are the next 10 Matching tables (Questions 21–30) presented as rearrangement exercises. These are taken exactly from your provided files to be used for sentence construction. Question No. 21 Topic: Unemployment is a major problem [Barishal Board-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) Unemployment is (i) to the nation. (i) provided with skills. (b) A large number (ii) of people (ii) way to solve it. (c) It is (iii) a curse (iii) problem in our country. (d) Youth (iv) should be (iv) are unemployed. (e) Self-employment (v) is a (v) a major Question No. 22 Topic: Arsenic problem of Bangladesh [Cumilla Board-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) The arsenic problem (i) should be (i) acute in recent years. (b) It is (ii) drink (ii) created among people. (c) People (iii) a threat (iii) contaminated water. (d) Tube wells (iv) has become (iv) to public health. (e) Awareness (v) should be (v) tested for arsenic. Question No. 23 Topic: Pandemics (COVID-19 outbreak) [Chattogram Board-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) A pandemic is (i) infecting a (i) within a community or region. (b) It is (ii) worldwide spread of (ii) all over the world. (c) COVID-19 outbreak (iii) different from (iii) large number of population. (d) This pandemic (iv) spread to (iv) a new disease. (e) It started in (v) an epidemic that (v) Wuhan City in China. Question No. 24 Topic: Aedes mosquito (Dengue fever) [Barishal Board-2025] Column A Column B Column C (a) Aedes mosquito (i) breed in (i) virus of dengue fever. (b) It (ii) carries the (ii) the best prevention. (c) Mosquitoes (iii) is (iii) our surroundings clean. (d) We (iv) has become (iv) a major concern. (e) Awareness (v) should keep (v) stagnant water. Question No. 25 Topic: Adolescence / Difficult behaviors [Rajshahi Board-2025] Column A Column B Column C (a) Adolescence is (i) become (i) teenagers and parents. (b) Friction (ii) transition from (ii) often rebel against elders. (c) Teenagers (iii) between (iii) difficult behaviors. (d) They (iv) a time of (iv) self-centered. (e) It is (v) which are (v) childhood to adulthood. Question No. 26 Topic: Punctuality is a great habit [Dhaka Board-2022] Column A Column B Column C (a) Punctuality is (i) person (i) success in every work. (b) It (ii) means (ii) being punctual. (c) Success (iii) brings (iii) is respected by all. (d) A punctual (iv) depends on (iv) doing things in time. (e) It (v) a great (v) habit for a student. Question No. 27 Topic: Science has discovered many wonders [Cumilla Board-2023] Column A Column B Column C (a) Science has (i) the (i) many wonders. (b) It (ii) discovered (ii) our way of living. (c) Modern age (iii) changed (iii) in every step. (d) We (iv) is (iv) age of science. (e) It is used (v) has (v) a blessing for mankind. Question No. 28 Topic: Illiteracy is a great hindrance [Jashore Board-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) Illiteracy is (i) man (i) the light of life. (b) It (ii) remains (ii) national progress. (c) An illiterate (iii) a curse (iii) in darkness. (d) We (iv) hinders (iv) for a nation. (e) Education (v) is (v) must remove it. Question No. 29 Topic: Physical exercise is important [Dinajpur Board-2024] Column A Column B Column C (a) Physical exercise (i) is (i) regularly. (b) It (ii) take (ii) body fit and active. (c) Walking (iii) is necessary (iii) best exercise. (d) We should (iv) keeps our (iv) wealth. (e) Health (v) the (v) for good health. Question No. 30 Topic: Self-employment is a way to solve poverty [Sylhet Board-2023] Column A Column B Column C (a) Self-employment (i) problem in (i) to earn money. (b) Poverty (ii) is a (ii) way to solve poverty. (c) It (iii) help (iii) major problem. (d) Skills (iv) means (iv) working for oneself. (e) It is a (v) our (v) country. Here are the next 10 Matching tables (Questions 31–40) presented as rearrangement exercises. These are taken exactly from your provided files, keeping the original phrasing for sentence construction practice. Question No. 31 Topic: Honesty is the best policy [Barishal Board-2023] Column A Column B Column C (a) Honesty is (i) people (i) respected by all. (b) An honest (ii) brings (ii) in the end. (c) It (iii) the best (iii) peace and happiness in our life. (d) Dishonest (iv) man (iv) policy and a great virtue. (e) Honesty (v) is (v) suffer and lose dignity Question No. 32 Topic: Books are the storehouse of knowledge [DjB-2022] Column A Column B Column C (a) Books are (i) give us (i) various types of books. (b) They (ii) is a (ii) of knowledge and wisdom. (c) Reading (iii) the (iii) true joy and enlightenment. (d) We should (iv) storehouse (iv) good habit for students. (e) There are (v) read (v) many benefits of reading. Question No. 33 Topic: Value of time is immeasurable [CtgB-2022] Column A Column B Column C (a) Value of time (i) once lost (i) immeasurable and precious. (b) Time (ii) depends on (ii) can never be regained. (c) We should (iii) is (iii) using time properly. (d) Success (iv) not (iv) waste our time in idleness. (e) Life (v) is (v) very short and limited. Question No. 34 Topic: Perseverance is necessary for success [SB-2022] Column A Column B Column C (a) Perseverance is (i) who works (i) pillar of success. (b) It (ii) necessary (ii) reaches the goal of life. (c) A man (iii) is the (iii) for success and greatness. (d) Failure (iv) is the (iv) key to all success. (e) We (v) must (v) be persistent in our work. Question No. 35 Topic: Child labor is a social crime [DjB-2020] Column A Column B Column C (a) Child labor (i) are forced (i) social crime and a curse. (b) It (ii) is a (ii) to work for their living. (c) Many children (iii) should (iii) the future of a nation. (d) We (iv) is the (iv) stop child labor immediately. (e) Education (v) destroys (v) right of every child. Question No. 36 Topic: Corruption is a curse to a nation [BB-2020] Column A Column B Column C (a) Corruption is (i) hinders (i) to a developing nation. (b) It (ii) people (ii) overall progress and growth. (c) Corrupt (iii) must fight (iii) are hated by everyone. (d) We (iv) is a (iv) against this social evil. (e) Honesty (v) a curse (v) is needed in every step. Question No. 37 Topic: Early rising is a good habit [CB-2019] Column A Column B Column C (a) Early rising (i) early (i) head start in his work. (b) It (ii) gets (ii) good habit for health. (c) Rising (iii) gives a (iii) is good for all. (d) An early riser (iv) is a (iv) fresh air and energy. (e) We should (v) rise (v) early from bed regularly. Master Suggestion: Matching (Question No. 6) - Answers 01. Patriotism (DB-25; CB-24; JB-20; AB-18) (a+v+v) Patriotism is a great virtue for which a citizen doesn't hesitate to shed the last drop of his blood. (b+iv+iii) It is such a virtue without which we cannot dream of a developed nation. (c+ii+iv) Patriotism inspires us to be patriot and to be devoted to their respective duties and responsibilities. (d+i+ii) So, we all should encourage our children to be ready to fight against all oppressions that can hinder our progress. (e+iii+i) Radio and television should telecast programmes that inspire children to prepare themselves to work for the country. 02. Democracy (DB-20; CB-24; JB-20; RB-19) (a+ii+iii) Democracy means a system of government that allows freedom of speech, religion and political opinion. (b+v+v) It means fair and equal treatment for all which is a precondition of democracy. (c+i+iv) People in a democratic country elect their representatives directly in a fair election. (d+iv+i) Free and fair elections are the most important part of a democracy. (e+iii+ii) A democratic government must work for the welfare of the people. 03. Environment Pollution (DinB-25; CB-22; DB-19; SB-20) (a+ii+iii) Environmental pollution has become a global concern and a threat to our existence. (b+iv+iv) The main cause of environment pollution is the increasing population and their activities. (c+v+i) Cutting down trees on a large scale is leading to ecological imbalance in nature. (d+i+v) We must plant more trees to save our environment from upcoming disaster. (e+iii+ii) Awareness should be created among people to protect our surroundings. 04. Female Education (BB-25; JB-22; DB-18; RB-20) (a+v+v) No nation can make progress without the development of half of its population. (b+iv+i) Female education is a must for the overall development of a nation like ours. (c+ii+iv) An educated mother can provide better care and guidance to her children. (d+i+iii) Educated women can contribute significantly to the economic growth of the family. (e+iii+ii) The government has taken various steps to promote female education. 05. Tree Plantation (SylB-17; CB-23; DinB-19; CtgB-18) (a+ii+iii) Trees are our best friends as they help us in many ways in our daily life. (b+iv+v) They provide us with oxygen, food and wood for our various needs. (c+v+i) They also protect us from natural disasters by maintaining the ecological balance. (d+i+ii) But nowadays many people are cutting down trees for their benefits. (e+iii+iv) So we should plant more and more trees to save our environment. 06. Character (RB-17; CB-25; DB-20) (a+ii+iv) Character is the crown of life and most precious possession of a man. (b+iv+iii) A man of character is respected and honored by all classes of people. (c+v+ii) It is a quality that makes a man distinguished from others in the world. (d+i+v) Characterless people are the burden of the society and are hated by everyone. (e+iii+i) We should build our character from our student life. 07. Digital Bangladesh (CB-25; DB-22; RB-22) (a+ii+iii) Digital Bangladesh means using modern technology for the overall development of the country. (b+iv+v) The main goal is to provide services to the citizens easily. (c+v+ii) Our government has taken many steps to make Bangladesh a digital country. (d+i+iv) People can now get various services from the internet through their mobile phones. (e+iii+i) We should work together to build a prosperous country. 08. Cox's Bazar (MB-25; CtgB-23; JB-17) (a+ii+i) There are many nice places in our country in respect of the natural beauty. (b+iv+ii) Cox's Bazar sea beach is one of them. (c+i+v) It is a remarkable place in Bangladesh. (d+v+iv) It is the longest sea beach in the world. (e+iii+iii) Many people come to visit this place every year. 09. The Function of Education (RB-24; AB-18) (a+ii+v) The function of education is to enlighten the mind and refine our character. (b+iv+ii) It helps a person to distinguish between right and wrong in his life. (c+v+iii) True education makes a man a better citizen. (d+i+iv) But mere bookish knowledge is not the real purpose of modern education. (e+iii+i) We should receive proper education to contribute to the welfare of the country. 10. Earthquake Zone (BarB-20; AB-18) (a+ii+ii) Bangladesh lies in the active earthquake zone and is at high risk of disaster. (b+iv+v) The recurrence of earthquakes has become a major concern for us in recent years. (c+v+iv) Experts are warning about the possibility of a major quake. (d+i+iii) We should take precautions to minimize the loss. (e+iii+i) Awareness is required regarding earthquake management. 11. Morality (JB-19; AB-18) (a+ii+iii) Morality develops the conscience of a man and guides him to the right path. (b+iv+ii) A moral person is respected by everyone and leads a peaceful life. (c+v+iv) It is the foundation of a good character in every aspect of life. (d+i+v) Without morality a man is like a beast to society. (e+iii+i) We should practice moral values from our childhood. 12. E-mail (CtgB-20; AB-18) (a+ii+i) E-mail is a wonderful invention for rapid communication. (b+iv+iii) It has revolutionized the way people communicate globally. (c+v+v) One of its benefits is that the receiver is not required to be present simultaneously. (d+i+iv) It is cost-effective and faster than the traditional postal system. (e+iii+ii) Nowadays it has become an essential part of our personal and professional life. 13. Discipline (DjB-17; SB-23; BB-19; DB-24) (a+ii+iii) Discipline is the key to success and is essential for every human being. (b+iv+i) A disciplined person can reach the goal of his life without much difficulty. (c+v+v) It is a quality that makes a man distinguished in society. (d+i+ii) Without discipline no nation can reach the peak of its prosperity. (e+iii+iv) We should cultivate the habit of discipline from our childhood. 14. Drug Addiction (CB-19; AB-18) (a+ii+i) Drug addiction is a great curse and a threat to the modern civilization. (b+iv+iii) It has become a global problem affecting millions of people. (c+v+iv) Frustration and bad company are the main reasons behind this social evil. (d+i+v) It leads the addicted persons to a slow and painful death. (e+iii+ii) Social awareness and strict laws are necessary to save our youth. 15. Bookish Knowledge (Test Exam 2025) (a+ii+iv) Education is not mere bookish knowledge. (b+iii+i) It is much more than bookish knowledge. (c+iv+v) To be educated means to be refined. (d+i+ii) The real purpose of education is to enlighten the mind. (e+v+iii) Enlightening the mind is the real purpose of education. 16. Globalization (SylB-25; Test 2025) (a+ii+iii) Globalization is now very important in international relations. (b+v+i) It has affected far-reaching effect on many aspects. (c+i+ii) As a result, countries have come closer to each other. (d+iv+iv) It has turned the world into a global village. (e+iii+v) Modern communication affected different parts of the world. 17. Facebook (DB-22; Test 2025) (a+ii+i) Facebook is an internet based social network. (b+i+iii) It is connecting people worldwide. (c+iii+iv) People use it to share thoughts and photos. (d+v+v) It has millions of users all over the world. (e+iv+ii) It is very popular among the young generation. 18. Mount Everest (SB-24; Test 2025) (a+ii+ii) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. (b+iii+iii) It lies in the Himalayan mountains. (c+iv+iv) It is situated between Tibet and Nepal. (d+i+v) Many people want to climb the peak of the mountain. (e+v+i) They try to reach the peak to the north of India. 19. Tolerance (Test 2025; Panjeeri) (a+ii+ii) Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue. (b+i+i) It has but also become an ordinary affair of life. (c+iv+iv) It has a considerable influence. (d+iii+iii) It is a considerable influence in the current affairs of life. (e+v+v) We should show tolerance to others' opinions. 20. Hospitality (Test 2025) (a+i+i) Hospitality has long been culture in Bangladesh. (b+ii+ii) It is a part of our heritage. (c+iii+iii) Bangladeshi people are very hospitable by nature. (d+iv+iv) They like to welcome guests at home. (e+v+v) They entertain them with delicious food. 21. Unemployment (BarB-24) (a+v+iii) Unemployment is a major problem in our country. (b+ii+iv) A large number of people are unemployed. (c+iii+i) It is a curse to the nation. (d+iv+i) Youth should be provided with skills. (e+v+ii) Self-employment is a way to solve it. 22. Arsenic Problem (CB-24) (a+iv+i) The arsenic problem has become acute in recent years. (b+iii+iv) It is a threat to public health. (c+ii+iii) People drink contaminated water. (d+i+v) Tube wells should be tested for arsenic. (e+v+ii) Awareness should be created among people. 23. COVID-19 Pandemics (CtgB-24) (a+v+i) A pandemic is an epidemic that within a community or region. (b+iii+iv) It is different from a new disease. (c+ii+ii) COVID-19 outbreak worldwide spread of all over the world. (d+iv+iii) This pandemic spread to large number of population. (e+v+v) It started in Wuhan City in China. 24. Dengue Fever (BarB-25) (a+ii+i) Aedes mosquito carries the virus of dengue fever. (b+iv+iv) It has become a major concern. (c+i+v) Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. (d+v+iii) We should keep our surroundings clean. (e+iii+ii) Awareness is the best prevention. 25. Adolescence (RB-25) (a+iv+iii) Adolescence is a time of difficult behaviors. (b+iii+i) Friction between teenagers and parents. (c+ii+ii) Teenagers often rebel against elders. (d+i+iv) They become self-centered. (e+v+v) It is a transition from childhood to adulthood. 26. Punctuality (DB-22) (a+v+v) Punctuality is a great habit for a student. (b+ii+iv) It means doing things in time. (c+iv+ii) Success depends on being punctual. (d+i+iii) A punctual person is respected by all. (e+iii+i) It brings success in every work. 27. Science (CB-23) (a+ii+i) Science has discovered many wonders. (b+iii+ii) It changed our way of living. (c+iv+iv) Modern age is age of science. (d+v+v) It is used in every step. (e+i+v) Science has a blessing for mankind. 28. Illiteracy (JB-24) (a+iii+iv) Illiteracy is a curse for a nation. (b+iv+ii) It hinders national progress. (c+i+iii) An illiterate man remains in darkness. (d+v+v) We must remove it. (e+v+i) Education is the light of life. 29. Physical Exercise (DinB-24) (a+iii+v) Physical exercise is necessary for good health. (b+iv+ii) It keeps our body fit and active. (c+v+iii) Walking is the best exercise. (d+ii+i) We should take exercise regularly. (e+v+iv) Health is wealth. 30. Self-employment (SB-23) (a+iv+iv) Self-employment means working for oneself. (b+ii+iii) Poverty is a major problem. (c+v+v) It problem in our country. (d+iii+i) Skills help to earn money. (e+v+ii) It is a way to solve poverty. 31. Honesty (BarB-23) (a+iii+iv) Honesty is the best policy and a great virtue. (b+iv+i) An honest man is respected by all. (c+ii+iii) It brings peace and happiness in our life. (d+i+ii) Dishonest people suffer and lose dignity in the end. (e+v+ii) Honesty suffer and lose dignity in the end. 32. Books (DjB-22) (a+iv+ii) Books are storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. (b+i+iii) They give us true joy and enlightenment. (c+ii+iv) Reading is a good habit for students. (d+v+i) We should read various types of books. (e+iii+v) There are many benefits of reading. 33. Value of Time (CtgB-22) (a+iii+i) Value of time is immeasurable and precious. (b+i+ii) Time once lost can never be regained. (c+iv+iv) We should not waste our time in idleness. (d+ii+iii) Success depends on using time properly. (e+v+v) Life is very short and limited. 34. Perseverance (SB-22) (a+ii+iii) Perseverance is necessary for success and greatness. (b+iii+iv) It is the key to all success. (c+i+ii) A man who works reaches the goal of life. (d+iv+i) Failure is the pillar of success. (e+v+v) We must be persistent in our work. 35. Child Labor (DjB-20) (a+ii+i) Child labor is a social crime and a curse. (b+v+iii) It destroys the future of a nation. (c+i+ii) Many children are forced to work for their living. (d+iii+iv) We should stop child labor immediately. (e+iv+v) Education is the right of every child. 36. Corruption (BB-20) (a+v+i) Corruption is a curse to a developing nation. (b+i+ii) It hinders overall progress and growth. (c+ii+iii) Corrupt people are hated by everyone. (d+iii+iv) We must fight against this social evil. (e+v+v) Honesty is needed in every step. 37. Early Rising (CB-2019) (a+iv+ii) Early rising is a good habit for health. (b+iii+i) It gives a head start in his work. (c+v+iii) Rising early is good for all. (d+ii+iv) An early riser gets fresh air and energy. (e+v+v) We should rise early from bed regularly. 38. Newspaper (RB-2019) (a+iv+i) Newspaper is the storehouse of knowledge. (b+i+v) It gives us current news and information. (c+iii+iii) We can learn many things from it. (d+ii+iv) Habit of reading should be formed early. (e+v+ii) It keeps us updated about the world. 39. Sundarbans (DjB-2019) (a+v+i) The Sundarbans is a great gift of nature. (b+iv+ii) It is a pride of our country. (c+ii+iii) Tigers live in this mangrove forest. (d+iii+iv) We should protect the forest from destruction. (e+i+v) The Sundarbans is a world heritage site. 40. Student Life (SB-2019) (a+iv+iii) Student life is a life of preparation for future. (b+v+ii) Students study hard and be honest. (c+ii+i) It is the seed time of life. (d+iii+iv) They must be disciplined in every step. (e+v+v) Character should be built in this time. 41. Water (CtgB-2019) (a+iii+ii) Water is an important element for our survival. (b+ii+iv) It is of environment and is called life. (c+i+iii) We cannot live without water for a single day. (d+iv+v) Pure water is necessary for maintaining good health. (e+v+i) People often drink contaminated water. 42. Role of Women (MB-2020) (a+iii+iv) Women are the architects and the mother of humanity. (b+v+ii) They play a vital role in nation building. (c+iii+iii) No nation can progress without them. (d+i+v) We should not neglect the contribution of women. (e+iv+i) It is time to improve the status of women in our society. 43. Youth (RB-2018) (a+ii+iv) Youth is the best time of life for any human being. (b+iii+i) It is time for the future struggle. (c+i+iii) The youth are the future leaders of a nation. (d+v+v) They should be active and hard working. (e+iv+ii) It is they on whom our country depends.

Dhaka Board 2026 Question 7 [Dhaka Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to write the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He lost his father in his boyhood. (b) He was fond of adventures, music and jatra party. (c) He spent his early life in great hardship. (d) This carbo (text cut off in the source document) (e) As a boy, being restless and absent minded, he did not like the hard and fast rules of the school. (f) One day, this Dukhu Mia became a great poet. (g) You must have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. (h) So, he was called Dukhu Mia. Sequence g + d + a + c + h + e + b + f Full Story You must have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He lost his father in his boyhood. He spent his early life in great hardship. So, he was called Dukhu Mia. As a boy, being restless and absent minded, he did not like the hard and fast rules of the school. He was fond of adventures, music and jatra party. One day, this Dukhu Mia became a great poet. Bangla Translation তোমরা নিশ্চয়ই কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের নাম শুনেছ। ছেলেবেলায় তিনি তাঁর বাবাকে হারান। তিনি তাঁর প্রথম জীবন খুব কষ্টে কাটান। তাই তাঁকে দুখু মিয়া বলা হতো। ছেলেবেলা থেকেই চঞ্চল ও অন্যমনস্ক হওয়ায় স্কুলের ধরাবাঁধা নিয়মকানুন তাঁর পছন্দ ছিল না। তিনি অ্যাডভেঞ্চার, গান ও যাত্রাদলের প্রতি আগ্রহী ছিলেন। একদিন এই দুখু মিয়া একজন মহান কবি হয়েছিলেন। Chattogram Board 2026 Question 7 [Chattogram Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. Sequence e + c + h + a + f + d + b + g Full Story Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. Bangla Translation শেখ সাদী ছিলেন একজন মহান ফারসি কবি যিনি খুব সাধারণ জীবনযাপন করতেন। একদিন সম্রাট সাদীকে তাঁর প্রাসাদে আমন্ত্রণ জানান। সাদী সাধারণ পোশাক পরে প্রাসাদের উদ্দেশ্যে রওনা হন এবং পথিমধ্যে রাত কাটানোর জন্য এক রাজসভাসদের বাড়িতে থামেন। রাজসভাসদ তাঁকে একজন সাধারণ মানুষ মনে করে তাঁর সাথে যথাযথ আচরণ করেননি। পরে, সাদী ফেরার পথে আবার একই বাড়িতে থামেন, কিন্তু এবার তিনি একটি দামি পোশাক পরেছিলেন। রাজসভাসদ তাঁকে উষ্ণ অভ্যর্থনা জানান এবং সুস্বাদু খাবার পরিবেশন করেন। কিন্তু সাদী খাবার না খেয়ে তা নিজের পকেটে রাখতে শুরু করেন এবং বলেন যে তাঁর পোশাকই এই খাবারের যোগ্য। রাজসভাসদ তাঁর ভুল বুঝতে পারেন এবং এর জন্য ক্ষমা চান। Cumilla Board 2026 Question 7 [Cumilla Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. (b) This award was named after Alfred Nobel. (c) He was an engineer. (d) Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. (e) So, it was called the Nobel Prize. (f) He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. (g) This award was also given for setting up peace in the world. (h) He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. Sequence d + c + f + a + h + b + e + g Full Story Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. He was an engineer. He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. This award was named after Alfred Nobel. So, it was called the Nobel Prize. This award was also given for setting up peace in the world. Bangla Translation ড. আলফ্রেড নোবেল ১৮৩৩ সালের ২১ অক্টোবর সুইডেনের স্টকহোমে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি একজন প্রকৌশলী ছিলেন। বাবার কোম্পানিতে যোগ দেওয়ার কয়েক বছর পর তিনি ডিনামাইট আবিষ্কার করেন। ডিনামাইট ব্যবসা থেকে তিনি প্রচুর অর্থ উপার্জন করেন। তিনি সৃজনশীল কাজে উৎসাহ প্রদানের জন্য একটি পুরস্কার দেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা গ্রহণ করেন। আলফ্রেড নোবেলের নামানুসারে এই পুরস্কারের নামকরণ করা হয়। তাই একে নোবেল পুরস্কার বলা হতো। বিশ্বে শান্তি প্রতিষ্ঠার জন্যও এই পুরস্কার দেওয়া হতো। Rajshahi Board 2026 Question 7 [Rajshahi Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan. (b) His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi. (c) After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry. (d) Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world. (e) His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy. (f) Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love. (g) Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps. (h) He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works. Sequence a + e + g + b + f + c + h + d Full Story Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan. His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy. Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps. His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi. Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love. After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry. He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works. Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world. Bangla Translation জালাল আল-দীন মুহাম্মদ রুমি, যিনি রুমি নামেই বেশি পরিচিত, ১২০৭ সালে বলখে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন, যে অঞ্চলটি বর্তমানে আফগানিস্তানের অংশ। তিনি যখন ছোট, তখন তাঁর পরিবার বর্তমান তুরস্কের 'কোনিয়া'তে চলে যায়। পিতার পদাঙ্ক অনুসরণ করে রুমি একজন সম্মানিত ইসলামি পণ্ডিত ও শিক্ষক হয়ে ওঠেন। পরিব্রাজক দরবেশ শামস তাব্রিজির সাথে সাক্ষাতের পর তাঁর জীবন গভীরভাবে বদলে যায়। তাঁদের গভীর আধ্যাত্মিক বন্ধুত্ব রুমিকে ঐশ্বরিক প্রেমের নতুন উপলব্ধির সন্ধান করতে অনুপ্রাণিত করে। শামস নিখোঁজ হওয়ার পর, রুমি কবিতার মাধ্যমে তাঁর আকুলতা ও ভক্তি প্রকাশ করেন। অবশেষে তিনি তাঁর অন্যতম শ্রেষ্ঠ রচনা "মসনবী" রচনা করেন। প্রেম, সমবেদনা এবং ঐক্যের বিষয়ে রুমির শিক্ষা বিশ্বজুড়ে মানুষকে অনুপ্রাণিত করে চলেছে। Jashore Board 2026 Question 7 [Jashore Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the complete story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Both the crows went near the dog. (b) The dog dropped the bone and barked at the crow. (c) One of them started pecking the dog's tail. (d) Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree. (e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry. (f) It flew away, and after sometime returned with another crow. (g) A crow saw him and wished to eat that. (h) In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone. Sequence d + g + f + a + c + e + b + h Full Story Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree. A crow saw him and wished to eat that. It flew away, and after sometime returned with another crow. Both the crows went near the dog. One of them started pecking the dog's tail. The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry. The dog dropped the bone and barked at the crow. In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone. Bangla Translation একদা একটি কুকুর গাছের নিচে বসে একটি হাড়যুক্ত মাংসের টুকরো খাচ্ছিল। একটি কাক তাকে দেখতে পেল এবং তা খাওয়ার ইচ্ছা পোষণ করল। সেটি উড়ে গেল, এবং কিছুক্ষণ পর অন্য একটি কাক নিয়ে ফিরে এল। উভয় কাকই কুকুরটির কাছে গেল। তাদের মধ্যে একটি কুকুরটির লেজে ঠোকর দিতে শুরু করল। কুকুরটি শুধু বিরক্তই হলো না, রেগেও গেল। কুকুরটি হাড়টি ফেলে দিল এবং কাকটির দিকে ঘেউ ঘেউ করতে লাগল। ইতোমধ্যে, অন্য কাকটি হাড় নিয়ে উড়ে গেল। Mymensingh Board 2026 Question 7 [Mymensingh Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) But unfortunately he was defeated in a battle. (b) Alexander, the king of Macedon crossed the Khyber pass and reached India. (c) Then he was taken as a prisoner. (d) He wanted to attack the land of Purus. (e) Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. (f) There ruled a king called Purus. (g) He was brought before Alexander. (h) Purus came forward with his men and arms to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. Sequence b + e + f + d + h + a + c + g Full Story Alexander, the king of Macedon crossed the Khyber pass and reached India. Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. There ruled a king called Purus. He wanted to attack the land of Purus. Purus came forward with his men and arms to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. But unfortunately he was defeated in a battle. Then he was taken as a prisoner. He was brought before Alexander. Bangla Translation ম্যাসিডনের রাজা আলেকজান্ডার খাইবার পাস অতিক্রম করে ভারতে পৌঁছান। এরপর তিনি পাঞ্জাবের সমতলভূমিতে আসেন। সেখানে পুরু নামে এক রাজা রাজত্ব করতেন। তিনি পুরুর রাজ্য আক্রমণ করতে চেয়েছিলেন। পুরু আলেকজান্ডারের আক্রমণ থেকে তাঁর রাজ্য রক্ষার্থে তাঁর সৈন্য ও অস্ত্রশস্ত্র নিয়ে এগিয়ে আসেন। কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যবশত তিনি যুদ্ধে পরাজিত হন। এরপর তাঁকে বন্দি করা হয়। তাঁকে আলেকজান্ডারের সামনে হাজির করা হয়। Dinajpur Board 2026 Question 7 [Dinajpur Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Penicillin is the life saving medicine. (b) He passed his boyhood with his parents. (c) It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (d) He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e) He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. (f) He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. (g) Fleming was born in a poor family in Scotland. (h) Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. Sequence a + c + g + d + b + h + e + f Full Story Penicillin is the life saving medicine. It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. Fleming was born in a poor family in Scotland. He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. He passed his boyhood with his parents. Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. Bangla Translation পেনিসিলিন হলো জীবন রক্ষাকারী ওষুধ। এটি আবিষ্কার করেন ড. আলেকজান্ডার ফ্লেমিং। ফ্লেমিং স্কটল্যান্ডের এক দরিদ্র পরিবারে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। আট ভাইবোনের মধ্যে তিনি ছিলেন সপ্তম। তিনি তাঁর শৈশবকাল পিতা-মাতার সাথে কাটান। ফ্লেমিং খুব নিয়মিত ও মনোযোগী ছাত্র ছিলেন। বারো বছর বয়স পর্যন্ত তিনি কখনো স্কুলে অনুপস্থিত ছিলেন না। উচ্চশিক্ষার জন্য চোদ্দ বছর বয়সে তাঁকে লন্ডনে পাঠানো হয়। Barishal Board 2026 Question 7 [Barishal Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board. (b) He has a great contribution to the scientic research of Bangladesh. (c) He showed extra-ordinary credit in every examination of the school. (d) At the age of six, he was admitted in a Furkania Madrasha and then in an English School. (e) Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda was born in Birbhum District of West Bengal in 1900. (f) In 1925, he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from Kolkata University and in 1929, he passed D.Sc from Imperial College in England. (g) He died on 3rd November 1977. (h) His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man and his mother Fashiha Khatun was also a pious woman. Sequence e + h + d + c + f + a + b + g Full Story Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda was born in Birbhum District of West Bengal in 1900. His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man and his mother Fashiha Khatun was also a pious woman. At the age of six, he was admitted in a Furkania Madrasha and then in an English School. He showed extra-ordinary credit in every examination of the school. In 1925, he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from Kolkata University and in 1929, he passed D.Sc from Imperial College in England. In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board. He has a great contribution to the scientic research of Bangladesh. He died on 3rd November 1977. Bangla Translation ড. কুদরাত-এ-খুদা ১৯০০ সালে পশ্চিমবঙ্গের বীরভূম জেলায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তাঁর পিতা হজরত শাহ আবদুল মুকিত ছিলেন একজন ধার্মিক ব্যক্তি এবং মাতা ফাসিহা খাতুনও একজন ধার্মিক নারী ছিলেন। ছয় বছর বয়সে তাঁকে একটি ফোরকানিয়া মাদ্রাসায় এবং তারপর একটি ইংরেজি স্কুলে ভর্তি করা হয়। স্কুলের প্রতিটি পরীক্ষায় তিনি অসাধারণ কৃতিত্বের স্বাক্ষর রাখেন। ১৯২৫ সালে তিনি কলকাতা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে রসায়নে এম.এস.সি. এবং ১৯২৯ সালে ইংল্যান্ডের ইম্পেরিয়াল কলেজ থেকে ডি.এস.সি. পাস করেন। ১৯৫৩ সালে তিনি মাধ্যমিক শিক্ষা বোর্ডের চেয়ারম্যান নিযুক্ত হন। বাংলাদেশের বৈজ্ঞানিক গবেষণায় তাঁর অসামান্য অবদান রয়েছে। তিনি ১৯৭৭ সালের ৩রা নভেম্বর মৃত্যুবরণ করেন। Sylhet Board 2026 Question 7 [Sylhet Board 2026] Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He took shelter in a remote cave. (b) Robert Bruce fought bravely but lost the battle. (c) But it didn't give up hope and at last became successful. (d) Inspired by this incident, Robert Bruce gathered his courage and attacked the enemies again. (e) Once while he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. (f) Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. (g) And lastly he regained his kingdom. (h) The King of England invaded his kingdom and occupied it. Sequence f + h + b + a + e + c + d + g Full Story Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. The King of England invaded his kingdom and occupied it. Robert Bruce fought bravely but lost the battle. He took shelter in a remote cave. Once while he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. But it didn't give up hope and at last became successful. Inspired by this incident, Robert Bruce gathered his courage and attacked the enemies again. And lastly he regained his kingdom. Bangla Translation রবার্ট ব্রুস ছিলেন স্কটল্যান্ডের একজন বিখ্যাত রাজা। ইংল্যান্ডের রাজা তাঁর রাজ্য আক্রমণ করে তা দখল করে নেন। রবার্ট ব্রুস সাহসিকতার সাথে যুদ্ধ করেন কিন্তু যুদ্ধে হেরে যান। তিনি একটি দুর্গম গুহায় আশ্রয় নেন। একবার গুহায় শুয়ে থাকার সময় তিনি দেখতে পান একটি মাকড়সা গুহার ছাদে পৌঁছানোর জন্য কঠোর চেষ্টা করছে। তবে মাকড়সাটি আশা ছাড়েনি এবং অবশেষে সফল হয়েছিল। এই ঘটনায় অনুপ্রাণিত হয়ে রবার্ট ব্রুস সাহস সঞ্চয় করেন এবং আবার শত্রুদের আক্রমণ করেন। এবং অবশেষে তিনি তাঁর রাজ্য ফিরে পান। Rearrange SSC 2025 - All Board Questions 1. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written: [Dhaka Board-2025] (a) The old woman felt pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a full dish of food. (b) Then he disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging. (c) As a result, he burnt his fingers. (d) He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat. (e) Once young Taimur attacked a province but unfortunately his soldiers were all killed. (f) The food was very hot. (g) One day, he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat. (h) He hurriedly dug his fingers right at the middle of the dish. 2. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Rajshahi Board-2025] (a) They travelled for twelve days without any trouble. (b) Then the leader of the robbers came to Saddi and ordered him to give all he had to him. (c) The merchants had their goods and a lot of money. (d) He had a bundle of books and some money with him. (e) On the thirteenth day, a gang of robbers attacked them and took away all the goods and money from the merchants. (f) Sheikh Saadi handed him the bundle of books and also the little money he had without any fear (g) Once Sheikh Saadi was going to Baghdad with a group of rich merchants. (h) Saadi then said, "I hope that you will make the good use of these books." 3. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Jashore Board-2025] (a) The applicants were asked to meet the Sultan one by one. (b) He wanted to appoint an honest man as his tax collector. (c) Once there lived a Sultan in a country. (d) Accordingly, he invited applications and a number of people applied for the job (e) All the applicants blushed and refused to dance except one. (f) They came through a passage where gold coins were kept. (g) Then he found the desired man. (h) When they all arrived, the Sultan asked them to dance. 4. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Dinajpur Board-2025] (a) This distinguished woman breathed her last in 1932. (b) She was born in 1880 in the village Pairabond, Rangpur. (c) In 1908, she composed her famous writing named 'Sultana's Dream'. (d) In 1902, she started her writing career. (e) A tragic moment came to her life in 1909 when her husband died. (f) She was married to Khan Bahadur Sakhawat Hossain in 1898. (g) All of you have heard the name of Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain. (h) After five months of her husband's death, she established a school named 'Sakhawat Memorial Girls' High School' with five students. 5. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Chattogram Board-2025] (a) Penicillin is the life-saving medicine. (b) He passed his boyhood with his parents. (c) It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (d) He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e) He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. (f) He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. (g) Fleming was born into a poor family in Scotland. (h) Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. 6. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Barishal Board-2025] (a) People praised him more than their king. (b) The guest praised the king. (c) The name of that man was Hatem Tai. (d) But the guests praised Hatem Tai also. (e) One day, the king gave a dinner. (f) He was not rich but very hospitable. (g) So, the king felt happy and proud. (h) Long, long ago, there lived a very kind and generous man in Yemen. 7.Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written: [Sylhet Board-2025] (a) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. (b) On his way back, Saadi again stopped at the same house but this time he wore a rich dress. (c) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized to him. (d) One day, the emperor invited him to his palace. (e) Instead of eating Saadi started to put the food into his pockets, saying that his dress deserved it. (f) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who would lead a simple life. (g) The courtier then welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (h) The courtier considered him as an ordinary person and did not treat him well. 8. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Cumilla Board-2025] (a) Returning home from England in 1913, he took over his father's enterprise after his father's death. (b) He did his B.Sc in Chemistry from Presidency College in 1911. (c) Sukumar Roy, a famous children's writer was born in Kolkata in 1887. (d) He then went to England to study photography and printing technology. (e) Sukumar Roy passed away in 1.923 in Kolkata, India. (f) His family was originally from Masua in Mymensingh. (g) He passed the Entrance examination from City, School, Kolkata. (h) His prominent writings are Abol-Tabol, Ha-Ya-Ba-Ra-La, Pagla Dashu and Bahurupi. 9. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written:[Mymensingh Board-2025] (a) One day, he was walking along the sea-shore. (b) An English boy was making a small boat. (c) Then he made all arrangements to send the boy to his mother. (d) Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing.. (e) The boy said. “I shall cross the sea and go home.” (f) The King asked him why he was making such a small boat. (g) Napoleon, the King of France, was a great hero. (h) Hearing this Napoleon became affectionate to the boy. Rearranging SSC 2025 - All Board Questions' Answers 1. [Dhaka Board-2025] Correct Sequence: e + b + g + d + a + f + h + c Once young Taimur attacked a province but unfortunately his soldiers were all killed. Then he disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging. One day, he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat. He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat. The old woman felt pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a full dish of food. The food was very hot. He hurriedly dug his fingers right at the middle of the dish. As a result, he burnt his fingers. বাংলা অনুবাদ: একদা তরুণ তৈমুর একটি প্রদেশ আক্রমণ করেন কিন্তু দুর্ভাগ্যবশত তার সমস্ত সৈন্য নিহত হয়। তখন তিনি একজন দরিদ্র ভ্রমণকারীর ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করেন এবং ভিক্ষা করে জীবিকা নির্বাহ করতে থাকেন। একদিন, তিনি খুব ক্ষুধার্ত হয়ে পড়লেন এবং খাওয়ার মতো কিছুই পেলেন না। তিনি একটি বাড়িতে এসে একজন বৃদ্ধ মহিলার কাছে কিছু খেতে চাইলেন। বৃদ্ধ মহিলাটি তার প্রতি করুণা বোধ করেন এবং দ্রুত তৈমুরকে এক থালা ভর্তি খাবার দেন। খাবারটি খুব গরম ছিল। তিনি তাড়াহুড়ো করে থালার ঠিক মাঝখানে তার আঙ্গুল ঢুকিয়ে দেন। ফলে তার আঙ্গুল পুড়ে যায়। 2. [Rajshahi Board-2025] Correct Sequence: g + c + a + e + b + d + f + h Once Sheikh Saadi was going to Baghdad with a group of rich merchants. The merchants had their goods and a lot of money. They travelled for twelve days without any trouble. On the thirteenth day, a gang of robbers attacked them and took away all the goods and money from the merchants. Then the leader of the robbers came to Saddi and ordered him to give all he had to him. He had a bundle of books and some money with him. Sheikh Saadi handed him the bundle of books and also the little money he had without any fear. Saadi then said, "I hope that you will make the good use of these books." বাংলা অনুবাদ: একদা শেখ সাদী একদল ধনী বণিকের সাথে বাগদাদ যাচ্ছিলেন। বণিকদের সাথে তাদের মালামাল ও প্রচুর অর্থ ছিল। তারা বারো দিন কোনো সমস্যা ছাড়াই ভ্রমণ করলেন। তেরোতম দিনে, একদল ডাকাত তাদের আক্রমণ করে এবং বণিকদের কাছ থেকে সমস্ত মালামাল ও অর্থ কেড়ে নেয়। তখন ডাকাতদের সর্দার সাদীর কাছে এসে তার কাছে যা কিছু আছে সব তাকে দিয়ে দিতে আদেশ করে। (সাদীর) কাছে এক বোঁচকা বই আর সামান্য কিছু টাকা ছিল। শেখ সাদী কোনো ভয় ছাড়াই তাকে বইয়ের বোঁচকা এবং তার কাছে থাকা সামান্য অর্থও হস্তান্তর করেন। সাদী তখন বললেন, "আমি আশা করি আপনি এই বইগুলির সদ্ব্যবহার করবেন।" 3. [Jashore Board-2025] Correct Sequence: c + b + d + a + f + h + e + g Once there lived a Sultan in a country. He wanted to appoint an honest man as his tax collector. Accordingly, he invited applications and a number of people applied for the job. The applicants were asked to meet the Sultan one by one. They came through a passage where gold coins were kept. When they all arrived, the Sultan asked them to dance. All the applicants blushed and refused to dance except one. Then he found the desired man. বাংলা অনুবাদ: একদা এক দেশে একজন সুলতান বাস করতেন। তিনি তার কর সংগ্রাহক হিসেবে একজন সৎ লোক নিয়োগ করতে চাইলেন। সেই অনুযায়ী, তিনি আবেদনপত্র আহ্বান করেন এবং অনেকেই এই পদের জন্য আবেদন করেন। আবেদনকারীদের এক এক করে সুলতানের সাথে দেখা করতে বলা হলো। তারা এমন একটি পথ দিয়ে এসেছিলেন যেখানে স্বর্ণমুদ্রা রাখা ছিল। যখন তারা সবাই এসে পৌঁছালো, সুলতান তাদের নাচতে বললেন। একজন ছাড়া বাকি সব আবেদনকারী লজ্জা পেলেন এবং নাচতে অস্বীকৃতি জানালেন। তখন তিনি (সুলতান) তার কাঙ্ক্ষিত লোকটিকে খুঁজে পেলেন। 4. [Dinajpur Board-2025] Correct Sequence: g + b + f + d + c + e + h + a All of you have heard the name of Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain. She was born in 1880 in the village Pairabond, Rangpur. She was married to Khan Bahadur Sakhawat Hossain in 1898. In 1902, she started her writing career. In 1908, she composed her famous writing named 'Sultana's Dream'. A tragic moment came to her life in 1909 when her husband died. After five months of her husband's death, she established a school named 'Sakhawat Memorial Girls' High School' with five students. This distinguished woman breathed her last in 1932. বাংলা অনুবাদ: তোমরা সবাই বেগম রোকেয়া সাখাওয়াত হোসেনের নাম শুনেছ। তিনি ১৮৮০ সালে রংপুরের পায়রাবন্দ গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। ১৮৯৮ সালে খান বাহাদুর সাখাওয়াত হোসেনের সাথে তার বিয়ে হয়। ১৯০২ সালে তিনি তার লেখালেখির জীবন শুরু করেন। ১৯০৮ সালে তিনি তার বিখ্যাত লেখা 'সুলতানার স্বপ্ন' রচনা করেন। ১৯০৯ সালে তার জীবনে একটি দুঃখজনক মুহূর্ত আসে যখন তার স্বামী মারা যান। স্বামীর মৃত্যুর পাঁচ মাস পর, তিনি পাঁচজন ছাত্রী নিয়ে 'সাখাওয়াত মেমোরিয়াল গার্লস হাই স্কুল' নামে একটি স্কুল প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন। এই বিশিষ্ট নারী ১৯৩২ সালে শেষ নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করেন। 5. [Chattogram Board-2025] Correct Sequence: a + c + g + d + b + h + e + f Penicillin is the life-saving medicine. It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. Fleming was born into a poor family in Scotland. He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. He passed his boyhood with his parents. Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. বাংলা অনুবাদ: পেনিসিলিন জীবন রক্ষাকারী ঔষধ। এটি আবিষ্কার করেন ডঃ আলেকজান্ডার ফ্লেমিং। ফ্লেমিং স্কটল্যান্ডের এক দরিদ্র পরিবারে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তিনি আট ভাই-বোনের মধ্যে সপ্তম ছিলেন। তিনি তার পিতামাতার সাথে তার শৈশব কাটিয়েছেন। ফ্লেমিং একজন খুব নিয়মিত এবং মনোযোগী ছাত্র ছিলেন। বারো বছর বয়স পর্যন্ত তিনি কখনো স্কুল কামাই করেননি। চৌদ্দ বছর বয়সে তাকে উচ্চশিক্ষার জন্য লন্ডনে পাঠানো হয়। 6. [Barishal Board-2025] Correct Sequence: h + c + f + a + e + b + g + d Long, long ago, there lived a very kind and generous man in Yemen. The name of that man was Hatem Tai. He was not rich but very hospitable. People praised him more than their king. One day, the king gave a dinner. The guest praised the king. So, the king felt happy and proud. But the guests praised Hatem Tai also. বাংলা অনুবাদ: অনেক অনেক দিন আগে, ইয়েমেনে খুব দয়ালু এবং উদার একজন লোক বাস করতেন। সেই লোকটির নাম ছিল হাতেম তাই। তিনি ধনী ছিলেন না কিন্তু খুব অতিথিপরায়ণ ছিলেন। লোকেরা তাকে তাদের রাজার চেয়েও বেশি প্রশংসা করত। একদিন রাজা একটি নৈশভোজের আয়োজন করলেন। অতিথিরা রাজার প্রশংসা করলেন। তাই, রাজা খুশি ও গর্বিত বোধ করলেন। কিন্তু অতিথিরা হাতেম তাইয়েরও প্রশংসা করলেন। 7. [Sylhet Board-2025] Correct Sequence: f + d + a + h + b + g + e + c Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who would lead a simple life. One day, the emperor invited him to his palace. Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. The courtier considered him as an ordinary person and did not treat him well. On his way back, Saadi again stopped at the same house but this time he wore a rich dress. The courtier then welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. Instead of eating Saadi started to put the food into his pockets, saying that his dress deserved it. The courtier realized his mistake and apologized to him. বাংলা অনুবাদ: শেখ সাদী একজন মহান ফার্সি কবি ছিলেন যিনি খুব সাধারণ জীবনযাপন করতেন। একদিন সম্রাট তাকে তার প্রাসাদে আমন্ত্রণ জানালেন। সাদী সাধারণ পোশাক পরে প্রাসাদের উদ্দেশ্যে রওনা হলেন এবং রাত কাটানোর জন্য পথে একজন সভাসদের বাড়িতে থামলেন। সভাসদ তাকে একজন সাধারণ মানুষ ভেবে তার সাথে ভালো ব্যবহার করেননি। ফেরার পথে সাদী আবার একই বাড়িতে থামলেন কিন্তু এবার তিনি জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ পোশাক পরেছিলেন। তখন সভাসদ তাকে উষ্ণভাবে স্বাগত জানালেন এবং সুস্বাদু খাবার পরিবেশন করলেন। খাওয়ার পরিবর্তে সাদী খাবার তার পকেটে ঢোকাতে শুরু করলেন, এই বলে যে তার পোশাকই এই খাবারের যোগ্য। সভাসদ তার ভুল বুঝতে পারলেন এবং তার কাছে ক্ষমা চাইলেন। 8. [Cumilla Board-2025] Correct Sequence: c + f + g + b + d + a + h + e Sukumar Roy, a famous children's writer was born in Kolkata in 1887. His family was originally from Masua in Mymensingh. He passed the Entrance examination from City, School, Kolkata. He did his B.Sc in Chemistry from Presidency College in 1911. He then went to England to study photography and printing technology. Returning home from England in 1913, he took over his father's enterprise after his father's death. His prominent writings are Abol-Tabol, Ha-Ya-Ba-Ra-La, Pagla Dashu and Bahurupi. Sukumar Roy passed away in 1923 in Kolkata, India. বাংলা অনুবাদ: সুকুমার রায়, একজন বিখ্যাত শিশু সাহিত্যিক, ১৮৮৭ সালে কলকাতায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেন। তার পরিবার মূলত ময়মনসিংহের মসুয়ার অধিবাসী ছিলেন। তিনি কলকাতার সিটি স্কুল থেকে প্রবেশিকা পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হন। ১৯১১ সালে তিনি প্রেসিডেন্সি কলেজ থেকে রসায়নে বি.এসসি ডিগ্রি অর্জন করেন। এরপর তিনি ফটোগ্রাফি ও প্রিন্টিং টেকনোলজি পড়তে ইংল্যান্ড যান। ১৯১৩ সালে ইংল্যান্ড থেকে দেশে ফিরে বাবার মৃত্যুর পর তিনি তার বাবার ব্যবসার দায়িত্ব নেন। তার উল্লেখযোগ্য লেখাগুলো হলো 'আবোল-তাবোল', 'হ-য-ব-র-ল', 'পাগলা দাশু' এবং 'বহুরূপী'। সুকুমার রায় ১৯২৩ সালে ভারতের কলকাতায় মৃত্যুবরণ করেন। 9. [Mymensingh Board-2025] Correct Sequence: g + a + d + b + f + e + h + c Napoleon, the King of France, was a great hero. One day, he was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The King asked him why he was making such a small boat. The boy said. “I shall cross the sea and go home.” Hearing this Napoleon became affectionate to the boy. Then he made all arrangements to send the boy to his mother. বাংলা অনুবাদ: ফ্রান্সের রাজা নেপোলিয়ন একজন মহান বীর ছিলেন। একদিন তিনি সমুদ্রের তীর ধরে হাঁটছিলেন। হঠাৎ তিনি একটি চমৎকার জিনিস লক্ষ্য করলেন। একটি ইংরেজ বালক একটি ছোট নৌকা তৈরি করছিল। রাজা তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলেন কেন সে এত ছোট নৌকা তৈরি করছে। বালকটি বলল, "আমি সাগর পাড়ি দিয়ে বাড়ি যাব।" একথা শুনে নেপোলিয়ন বালকটির প্রতি স্নেহশীল হলেন। তারপর তিনি ছেলেটিকে তার মায়ের কাছে পাঠানোর সমস্ত ব্যবস্থা করলেন।

1. A Dialogue Between Two Friends About the Degradation of Ethics and Values Rakib: Hello, Fahim! How are you doing today? Fahim: Hi, Rakib! I am fine, but I am feeling a bit upset after reading today's newspaper. Rakib: Why? What did you read? Fahim: Almost every page is full of bad news. Thefts, robberies, murders, and corruption are everywhere. It seems like people have lost their humanity. Rakib: You are absolutely right, Fahim. This is happening because of the rapid degradation of ethics and values in our society. Fahim: I totally agree. In the past, people used to value honesty, respect, and kindness. Now, money and power have become the only goals in life. Rakib: Yes. People are forgetting the difference between right and wrong just to get rich quickly. This greed is destroying our social peace. Fahim: Even in schools and workplaces, there is a lack of basic manners and respect for others. Rakib: That is very true. Moral values must be taught from a very early age. Family plays the most important role in building a child's character. Fahim: Unfortunately, many parents today are too busy with their jobs and cannot spend enough time teaching moral lessons to their children. Rakib: Also, bad influence from unregulated internet and social media is negatively affecting people’s minds. Fahim: So, what is the solution? How can we stop this moral degradation? Rakib: The solution must start from home. Parents must teach their children to be honest and respectful. Schools should also include moral education in their regular syllabus. Fahim: And I think the government and religious leaders should also play active roles in creating social awareness. Rakib: Exactly. If we all try to practice good values in our daily lives, we can slowly rebuild a beautiful and peaceful society. Fahim: I hope we can bring that positive change soon. Thank you for this meaningful discussion, Rakib. Rakib: You are welcome, Fahim. Take care! 2. A Dialogue Between Two Friends About the Degradation of Ethics in the Young Generation Sima: Good morning, Rina. Did you see those teenage boys arguing disrespectfully with an elderly man at the bus stop yesterday? Rina: Good morning, Sima. Yes, I saw that. It was very embarrassing. It clearly shows the degradation of ethics and values among the young generation. Sima: I felt so sad. Respecting elders is our core cultural value, but today’s youth seem to have forgotten it completely. Rina: You are right. They are becoming more aggressive and impatient. I think the main reason behind this is the lack of proper moral education in families. Sima: That is true. Many parents focus only on their children’s academic results. They do not care if their children are learning good manners or not. Rina: Another major reason is the negative impact of smartphones and social media. Young people are copying foreign cultures and bad behaviors from the internet. Sima: Yes, they are blindly following harmful trends. They spend hours playing violent video games, which makes them rude and insensitive. Rina: What about the education system? Our schools are only teaching how to pass exams, not how to become good human beings. Sima: Exactly. Moral education has become just a subject to memorize, not a practice in real life. This needs to change immediately. Rina: So, what can we do to save our young generation from this moral decline? Sima: First, parents must spend quality time with their children. They must teach them love, sympathy, and respect practically. Rina: Teachers also have a great responsibility. They should be role models for the students. Good behavior should be praised and rewarded in schools. Sima: I completely agree. The youth are the future of our nation. If their character is destroyed, the whole country will suffer. Rina: Very true. Let us hope families and teachers realize this danger and guide the youth to the right path. 3. A Dialogue Between Two Friends About the Moral Degradation of the People of Bangladesh Hasan: Hi, Jamal. I went to the market today and found that almost every vegetable was mixed with harmful chemicals. It is terrible! Jamal: Hello, Hasan. Yes, food adulteration is a huge problem in Bangladesh now. This is a clear example of the moral degradation of our people. Hasan: I do not understand how people can be so cruel. They are feeding poison to their own countrymen just for some extra profit. Jamal: That is the tragedy. Moral values like honesty and humanity are disappearing fast. Corruption has entered almost every sector of our country. Hasan: You are absolutely right. From lower-level staff to high officials, many people are involved in bribery and illegal activities. It is holding our country back. Jamal: People no longer feel ashamed of doing bad things. The fear of law and the fear of God both seem to have vanished. Hasan: Why is this happening, Jamal? Our country is known for its rich religious and cultural heritage. Jamal: I think it is the extreme greed for money and luxury. People want to become rich overnight without working hard. This greed makes them blind to morality. Hasan: The lack of strict punishment is also a reason. Criminals often escape the law using money and power. This encourages others to commit crimes. Jamal: Yes, if the justice system is weak, morality breaks down. The difference between the rich and the poor is also creating social unrest and moral decay. Hasan: Can we ever overcome this dark situation? Jamal: Yes, we can, but it will take time and united effort. We need strong leadership, strict enforcement of laws, and a massive campaign for moral awakening. Hasan: True. It must start with individual honesty. We have to be honest in our own lives first. Jamal: Absolutely. Let us pray that the people of Bangladesh regain their moral conscience soon. 4. A Dialogue Between Two Friends About the Causes of Moral Degradation Amina: Good evening, Sumaiya. Our teacher gave us an assignment on the "Causes of Moral Degradation." What do you think are the main causes? Sumaiya: Good evening, Amina. That is a very serious topic. I think the root cause is the breakdown of family values. Amina: How does the family breakdown affect morality? Sumaiya: The family is the first school for any child. If parents do not teach moral lessons like honesty and politeness, children grow up without these values. Amina: That makes sense. Besides family, do you think poverty is a cause? I read that extreme poverty sometimes forces people to do immoral things. Sumaiya: Yes, poverty and unemployment can lead to frustration and crime. But surprisingly, many rich and highly educated people are also involved in big corruption. Amina: That means lack of education is not the only reason. Sumaiya: Exactly. The problem is with our education system itself. It only focuses on getting certificates and jobs. It totally ignores character building. Amina: I also think bad company and negative entertainment play a big role. Sumaiya: You hit the nail on the head! Many young people learn bad habits like taking drugs or being violent from their friends and from unregulated movies and internet content. Amina: It seems our society is slowly forgetting its religious and cultural roots. Sumaiya: Very true. When people lose their spiritual connection and forget about accountability after death, they easily fall into the trap of greed. Amina: So, to stop this, we need a combined effort from families, schools, and the government to revive moral teachings. Sumaiya: Absolutely. We must value a person's honesty more than their wealth. Only then can we stop this degradation. Amina: Thank you, Sumaiya. This discussion will really help me write my assignment. Sumaiya: You are welcome, Amina. Good luck! 5. A Dialogue Between Two Friends About the Remedies for Moral Degradation Nabil: Hi, Shafiq. We often talk about how bad society has become due to moral degradation. But what are the actual remedies to fix this problem? Shafiq: Hello, Nabil. That is the most important question. Finding faults is easy, but providing remedies is hard. I believe the remedy must begin at home. Nabil: I agree. Parents must be very careful about their children’s upbringing. They should spend more time with them and monitor their activities. Shafiq: Yes, parents should be role models. If a father tells lies, he cannot teach his son to be honest. Practice is better than preaching. Nabil: What role should the educational institutions play? Shafiq: Schools and colleges must make moral education a compulsory and practical subject. Teachers must inspire students to practice honesty, empathy, and patriotism. Nabil: That is a great point. I also think the government has a huge responsibility. They must ensure strict punishment for corruption and crimes. Shafiq: Absolutely. If criminals are punished quickly and fairly, it will set an example for others. The law must be equal for everyone, rich or poor. Nabil: We must also control the negative impacts of the internet. Shafiq: True. Media and television should broadcast programs that promote social values, respect for elders, and honesty, instead of showing violence or vulgarity. Nabil: Religious leaders can also help a lot. They can use their platforms to teach people about morality and the bad effects of greed. Shafiq: Exactly. Social awareness campaigns should be organized regularly. We need to create a culture where honest people are respected, not the corrupt ones. Nabil: It is a long journey, but if we start from ourselves, our society will surely change for the better. Shafiq: I am very hopeful about that. Thank you for this inspiring talk, Nabil. Nabil: My pleasure, Shafiq! 1) A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Do’s and Don’ts during an Earthquake Rahim: Hi, Karim! Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Karim: Yes, I felt a small earthquake last year. It was a very scary experience. Rahim: Really? What did you do at that time? Karim: At first, I panicked, but then I remembered some safety rules. I took shelter under a table. Rahim: That’s good. I don’t know much about earthquake safety. Can you tell me the do’s and don’ts? Karim: Sure. During an earthquake, we should stay calm and not run outside in panic. Rahim: Why shouldn’t we run outside? Karim: Because falling objects can hurt us. It is safer to stay inside and take shelter under strong furniture. Rahim: What else should we do? Karim: We should stay away from windows, glass, and heavy objects. If we are outside, we should move to an open place. Rahim: And what should we avoid? Karim: We should not use lifts or elevators. We should not stand near buildings, electric poles, or trees. Rahim: That’s very important information. Karim: Yes. After the shaking stops, we should leave the building carefully and check for injuries. Rahim: I think awareness is very important. Karim: Absolutely. If people know the safety rules, many lives can be saved. Rahim: Thanks for explaining. I feel more prepared now. Karim: You’re welcome. Everyone should learn these safety rules. 2) A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Causes and Effects of Earthquakes Sajid: Hi, Imran! I heard there was a small earthquake recently. Did you feel it? Imran: Hi! Yes, I felt it slightly. It was not very strong, but it was frightening. Sajid: What actually causes earthquakes? Imran: Earthquakes happen when there is sudden movement in the Earth’s crust. The tectonic plates shift and release energy. Sajid: Oh, so it is a natural process. Imran: Yes, but sometimes human activities like mining or construction can also increase the risk. Sajid: What are the main effects of earthquakes? Imran: They can cause heavy damage to buildings, roads, and bridges. In strong earthquakes, many people lose their lives. Sajid: That sounds very dangerous. Imran: Yes. It also causes panic, injuries, and sometimes fires or gas leaks. Sajid: What about Bangladesh? Are we at risk? Imran: Yes, Bangladesh is in an earthquake-prone zone, so we must be careful. Sajid: I didn’t know that. Imran: Earthquakes can also destroy the economy because repairing damage costs a lot of money. Sajid: So the impact is both human and economic. Imran: Exactly. That’s why preparedness is very important. Sajid: What can we do to stay safe? Imran: We should follow safety rules, build strong buildings, and increase public awareness. Sajid: Thanks for the information. Imran: You’re welcome. Stay safe. 3) A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Earthquake Experience in Bangladesh Tanvir: Hi, Fahim! Do you remember the recent earthquake in Bangladesh? Fahim: Hi! Yes, I remember it clearly. It was a sudden and scary experience. Tanvir: I was in my room when it happened. The fan and furniture started shaking. Fahim: Same here. At first, I didn’t understand what was happening. Tanvir: People around me started running outside in panic. Fahim: Yes, there was confusion everywhere. Some people were very frightened. Tanvir: It didn’t last long, but it felt very intense. Fahim: True. Even a few seconds of shaking can feel very dangerous. Tanvir: After that, I realized how important earthquake awareness is. Fahim: Exactly. Many people don’t know what to do during an earthquake. Tanvir: I think schools should teach safety rules more seriously. Fahim: I agree. Students should know how to protect themselves. Tanvir: Also, buildings should be constructed properly. Fahim: Yes, strong buildings can reduce damage and save lives. Tanvir: Do you think Bangladesh is fully prepared? Fahim: Not really. We still need more awareness and better planning. Tanvir: So, what is the most important lesson from this experience? Fahim: The most important lesson is to stay calm and follow safety rules. Tanvir: I agree. Panic can make the situation worse. Fahim: Exactly. Preparedness is the key to safety. Tanvir: Thanks for sharing your experience. Fahim: You’re welcome. Let’s always stay alert and safe. With Bangla Translation 1) A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Do’s and Don’ts during an Earthquake Rahim: Hi, Karim! Have you ever experienced an earthquake? [হাই, করিম! তুমি কি কখনও ভূমিকম্পের অভিজ্ঞতা পেয়েছ?] Karim: Yes, I felt a small earthquake last year. It was a very scary experience. [হ্যাঁ, আমি গত বছর একটি ছোট ভূমিকম্প অনুভব করেছি। এটি খুব ভীতিকর অভিজ্ঞতা ছিল।] Rahim: Really? What did you do at that time? [সত্যিই? তুমি তখন কী করেছিলে?] Karim: At first, I panicked, but then I remembered some safety rules. I took shelter under a table. [প্রথমে আমি আতঙ্কিত হয়েছিলাম, কিন্তু তারপর আমার কিছু নিরাপত্তার নিয়মের কথা মনে পড়ে। আমি একটি টেবিলের নিচে আশ্রয় নিয়েছিলাম।] Rahim: That’s good. I don’t know much about earthquake safety. Can you tell me the do’s and don’ts? [খুব ভালো। আমি ভূমিকম্পের নিরাপত্তা সম্পর্কে বেশি কিছু জানি না। তুমি কি আমাকে করণীয় এবং বর্জনীয় বিষয়গুলো বলতে পারো?] Karim: Sure. During an earthquake, we should stay calm and not run outside in panic. [অবশ্যই। ভূমিকম্পের সময় আমাদের শান্ত থাকা উচিত এবং আতঙ্কিত হয়ে বাইরে দৌড়ানো উচিত নয়।] Rahim: Why shouldn’t we run outside? [আমাদের বাইরে দৌড়ানো উচিত নয় কেন?] Karim: Because falling objects can hurt us. It is safer to stay inside and take shelter under strong furniture. [কারণ ওপর থেকে পড়া জিনিস আমাদের আঘাত করতে পারে। ভেতরে থাকা এবং মজবুত আসবাবপত্রের নিচে আশ্রয় নেওয়া বেশি নিরাপদ।] Rahim: What else should we do? [আমাদের আর কী করা উচিত?] Karim: We should stay away from windows, glass, and heavy objects. If we are outside, we should move to an open place. [আমাদের জানালা, কাঁচ এবং ভারী বস্তু থেকে দূরে থাকা উচিত। আমরা যদি বাইরে থাকি, তবে আমাদের খোলা জায়গায় চলে যাওয়া উচিত।] Rahim: And what should we avoid? [এবং আমাদের কী এড়িয়ে চলা উচিত?] Karim: We should not use lifts or elevators. We should not stand near buildings, electric poles, or trees. [আমাদের লিফট বা এলিভেটর ব্যবহার করা উচিত নয়। আমাদের বিল্ডিং, বৈদ্যুতিক খুঁটি বা গাছের কাছাকাছি দাঁড়ানো উচিত নয়।] Rahim: That’s very important information. [এটি খুবই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ তথ্য।] Karim: Yes. After the shaking stops, we should leave the building carefully and check for injuries. [হ্যাঁ। কাঁপুনি বন্ধ হওয়ার পর, আমাদের সাবধানে বিল্ডিং ত্যাগ করা উচিত এবং আঘাতের পরীক্ষা করা উচিত।] Rahim: I think awareness is very important. [আমার মনে হয় সচেতনতা খুবই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।] Karim: Absolutely. If people know the safety rules, many lives can be saved. [অবশ্যই। মানুষ যদি নিরাপত্তার নিয়ম জানে, তবে অনেক জীবন বাঁচানো যেতে পারে।] Rahim: Thanks for explaining. I feel more prepared now. [বুঝিয়ে বলার জন্য ধন্যবাদ। আমি এখন আরও বেশি প্রস্তুত বোধ করছি।] Karim: You’re welcome. Everyone should learn these safety rules. [তোমাকে স্বাগতম। সবারই এই নিরাপত্তার নিয়মগুলো শেখা উচিত।] 2) A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Causes and Effects of Earthquakes Sajid: Hi, Imran! I heard there was a small earthquake recently. Did you feel it? [হাই, ইমরান! শুনলাম সম্প্রতি একটি ছোট ভূমিকম্প হয়েছে। তুমি কি এটি অনুভব করেছ?] Imran: Hi! Yes, I felt it slightly. It was not very strong, but it was frightening. [হাই! হ্যাঁ, আমি একটু অনুভব করেছি। এটি খুব শক্তিশালী ছিল না, তবে এটি ভীতিকর ছিল।] Sajid: What actually causes earthquakes? [আসলে কী কারণে ভূমিকম্প হয়?] Imran: Earthquakes happen when there is sudden movement in the Earth’s crust. The tectonic plates shift and release energy. [ভূমিকম্প ঘটে যখন পৃথিবীর ভূত্বকে হঠাৎ কোনো নড়াচড়া হয়। টেকটোনিক প্লেটগুলো স্থানান্তরিত হয় এবং শক্তি নির্গত করে।] Sajid: Oh, so it is a natural process. [ওহ, তাহলে এটি একটি প্রাকৃতিক প্রক্রিয়া।] Imran: Yes, but sometimes human activities like mining or construction can also increase the risk. [হ্যাঁ, তবে কখনও কখনও খনন বা নির্মাণের মতো মানুষের কার্যকলাপও ঝুঁকি বাড়াতে পারে।] Sajid: What are the main effects of earthquakes? [ভূমিকম্পের প্রধান প্রভাবগুলো কী কী?] Imran: They can cause heavy damage to buildings, roads, and bridges. In strong earthquakes, many people lose their lives. [এগুলো বিল্ডিং, রাস্তাঘাট এবং সেতুর ব্যাপক ক্ষতি করতে পারে। শক্তিশালী ভূমিকম্পে অনেক মানুষ প্রাণ হারায়।] Sajid: That sounds very dangerous. [শুনে তো খুব বিপজ্জনক মনে হচ্ছে।] Imran: Yes. It also causes panic, injuries, and sometimes fires or gas leaks. [হ্যাঁ। এটি আতঙ্ক, আঘাত এবং কখনও কখনও আগুন বা গ্যাস লিকের কারণ হয়।] Sajid: What about Bangladesh? Are we at risk? [বাংলাদেশের কী অবস্থা? আমরা কি ঝুঁকিতে আছি?] Imran: Yes, Bangladesh is in an earthquake-prone zone, so we must be careful. [হ্যাঁ, বাংলাদেশ একটি ভূমিকম্প-প্রবণ অঞ্চলে অবস্থিত, তাই আমাদের সতর্ক থাকতে হবে।] Sajid: I didn’t know that. [আমি তা জানতাম না।] Imran: Earthquakes can also destroy the economy because repairing damage costs a lot of money. [ভূমিকম্প অর্থনীতিকেও ধ্বংস করতে পারে কারণ ক্ষয়ক্ষতি মেরামত করতে অনেক টাকা খরচ হয়।] Sajid: So the impact is both human and economic. [তাহলে প্রভাবটি মানবিক এবং অর্থনৈতিক উভয়ই।] Imran: Exactly. That’s why preparedness is very important. [একেবারেই। এ কারণেই প্রস্তুতি খুবই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।] Sajid: What can we do to stay safe? [নিরাপদ থাকতে আমরা কী করতে পারি?] Imran: We should follow safety rules, build strong buildings, and increase public awareness. [আমাদের নিরাপত্তার নিয়ম মেনে চলা উচিত, মজবুত বিল্ডিং তৈরি করা উচিত এবং জনসচেতনতা বৃদ্ধি করা উচিত।] Sajid: Thanks for the information. [তথ্যের জন্য ধন্যবাদ।] Imran: You’re welcome. Stay safe. [তোমাকে স্বাগতম। নিরাপদ থেকো।] 3) A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Earthquake Experience in Bangladesh Tanvir: Hi, Fahim! Do you remember the recent earthquake in Bangladesh? [হাই, ফাহিম! তোমার কি সম্প্রতি বাংলাদেশে হওয়া ভূমিকম্পের কথা মনে আছে?] Fahim: Hi! Yes, I remember it clearly. It was a sudden and scary experience. [হাই! হ্যাঁ, আমার স্পষ্টভাবে মনে আছে। এটি একটি আকস্মিক এবং ভীতিকর অভিজ্ঞতা ছিল।] Tanvir: I was in my room when it happened. The fan and furniture started shaking. [এটি যখন ঘটে তখন আমি আমার ঘরে ছিলাম। ফ্যান এবং আসবাবপত্র কাঁপতে শুরু করেছিল।] Fahim: Same here. At first, I didn’t understand what was happening. [আমারও একই অবস্থা। প্রথমে আমি বুঝতে পারিনি কী হচ্ছিল।] Tanvir: People around me started running outside in panic. [আমার চারপাশের মানুষ আতঙ্কে বাইরে দৌড়াতে শুরু করেছিল।] Fahim: Yes, there was confusion everywhere. Some people were very frightened. [হ্যাঁ, সব জায়গায় বিভ্রান্তি ছিল। কিছু মানুষ খুব ভয় পেয়েছিল।] Tanvir: It didn’t last long, but it felt very intense. [এটি বেশিক্ষণ স্থায়ী হয়নি, কিন্তু এটি খুব তীব্র মনে হয়েছিল।] Fahim: True. Even a few seconds of shaking can feel very dangerous. [সত্যি। কয়েক সেকেন্ডের কাঁপুনিও খুব বিপজ্জনক মনে হতে পারে।] Tanvir: After that, I realized how important earthquake awareness is. [এরপর আমি বুঝতে পেরেছি ভূমিকম্পের সচেতনতা কতটা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।] Fahim: Exactly. Many people don’t know what to do during an earthquake. [একেবারেই। অনেক মানুষ জানে না ভূমিকম্পের সময় কী করতে হবে।] Tanvir: I think schools should teach safety rules more seriously. [আমার মনে হয় স্কুলগুলোর উচিত নিরাপত্তার নিয়মগুলো আরও গুরুত্বের সাথে শেখানো।] Fahim: I agree. Students should know how to protect themselves. [আমি একমত। শিক্ষার্থীদের জানা উচিত কীভাবে নিজেদের রক্ষা করতে হবে।] Tanvir: Also, buildings should be constructed properly. [তাছাড়া, বিল্ডিংগুলো সঠিকভাবে তৈরি করা উচিত।] Fahim: Yes, strong buildings can reduce damage and save lives. [হ্যাঁ, মজবুত বিল্ডিং ক্ষয়ক্ষতি কমাতে এবং জীবন বাঁচাতে পারে।] Tanvir: Do you think Bangladesh is fully prepared? [তুমি কি মনে করো বাংলাদেশ সম্পূর্ণ প্রস্তুত?] Fahim: Not really. We still need more awareness and better planning. [তা নয়। আমাদের এখনও আরও সচেতনতা এবং উন্নত পরিকল্পনা প্রয়োজন।] Tanvir: So, what is the most important lesson from this experience? [তাহলে, এই অভিজ্ঞতা থেকে সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শিক্ষা কী?] Fahim: The most important lesson is to stay calm and follow safety rules. [সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শিক্ষা হলো শান্ত থাকা এবং নিরাপত্তার নিয়মগুলো অনুসরণ করা।] Tanvir: I agree. Panic can make the situation worse. [আমি একমত। আতঙ্ক পরিস্থিতিকে আরও খারাপ করতে পারে।] Fahim: Exactly. Preparedness is the key to safety. [একেবারেই। প্রস্তুতিই হলো নিরাপত্তার চাবিকাঠি।] Tanvir: Thanks for sharing your experience. [তোমার অভিজ্ঞতা শেয়ার করার জন্য ধন্যবাদ।] Fahim: You’re welcome. Let’s always stay alert and safe. [তোমাকে স্বাগতম। চলো আমরা সবসময় সতর্ক এবং নিরাপদ থাকি।]

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] ময়মনসিংহ বোর্ড (Mymensingh Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: (Marks 1×10=10) population possible dark light women imparting discriminate the education remove No nation can prosper without (a) _______. Education (b) _______ our ignorance and gives us (c) _______ of knowledge. In respect of (d) _______ education, there should be no (e) _______ between man and woman. Education is one of (f) _______ basic human rights. If we deprive women of the rights of education, almost half of our (g) _______ will remain in (h) _______. No development can be (i) _______ without the participation of (j) _______. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Health It A person A healthy person A person having ill health is means can be cannot happy when he is blessed with a sound health. always fresh and jolly. the sound state of body and mind. enjoy his life. the most valuable asset of a person. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) reach have go take expect need know be remain dare Corruption is opposite to honesty. It (a) _______ like an infectious disease. If a corrupted man (b) _______ unpunished, he (c) _______ to commit another corruption. Measures (d) _______ against corruption. But what we (e) _______ most is social awareness. We (f) _______ that a country (g) _______ at the peak of development if it (h) _______ free from corruption. So, men in high position (i) _______ to be honest. Then a peaceful country (j) _______ for all. 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Life is nothing but a struggle. (Interrogative) (b) If we can adopt correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. (Simple) (c) We must make proper plans in every stage of life. (Negative) (d) Successful people use their time in the most beneficial way. (Complex) (e) How fast time flies! (Assertive) (f) Though we all know this, we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. (Compound) (g) In the consequence, we invite only problems in our life. (Negative) (h) Life becomes very difficult then. (Exclamatory) (i) Be wise to plan your life otherwise you will lag behind. (Simple) (j) You will find a beautiful life if you use your wisdom to shape it. (Compound) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) None can avoid death, _______? (b) We ought to love our country, _______? (c) Let him play cricket, _______? (d) It scarcely rains in the summer, _______? (e) Sumon as well as his friends was present, _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses: (Marks 1×5=5) We are living in a (a) _______ (democrat) country. Though we are not fully developed, we have many (b) _______ (achieve). The country is advancing towards (c) _______ (prosper). But sometimes political (d) _______ (stable) stands as a barrier to the path of (e) _______ (develop). 7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) People addicted (a) _______ smoking often suffer (b) _______ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) _______ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet to find (d) _______ a cure for it. So all of us, young or old, should give (e) _______ this dangerous habit. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Dengue fever is a serious disease (a) _______ is caused by a kind of virus called 'Dengue Virus'. (b) _______, this virus was identified in Africa (c) _______ now it has spread all over the world. (d) _______ in most cases dengue fever has its remedy, it is better to prevent it. (e) _______ we keep our dwelling houses clean and people are conscious of it, we can easily avoid it. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) how dare you wake me up the lion roared i shall kill you for that please let me go the mouse cried i did not mean to wake you up Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "A Street Accident". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Ratan/Ratna and you have just passed the SSC examination. You want to get yourself admitted into a college. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for a testimonial. (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition on "Your Favourite Game". (Marks 20) Key ময়মনসিংহ বোর্ড (Mymensingh Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: (Marks 1×10=10) population possible dark light women imparting discriminate the education remove No nation can prosper without (a) _______. Education (b) _______ our ignorance and gives us (c) _______ of knowledge. In respect of (d) _______ education, there should be no (e) _______ between man and woman. Education is one of (f) _______ basic human rights. If we deprive women of the rights of education, almost half of our (g) _______ will remain in (h) _______. No development can be (i) _______ without the participation of (j) _______. Answer: (a) education (b) removes (c) light (d) imparting (e) discrimination (f) the (g) population (h) darkness (i) possible (j) women 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Health It A person A healthy person A person having ill health is means can be cannot happy when he is blessed with a sound health. always fresh and jolly. the sound state of body and mind. enjoy his life. the most valuable asset of a person. Answer: (a) Health is the most valuable asset of a person. (b) It means the sound state of body and mind. (c) A person can be happy when he is blessed with a sound health. (d) A healthy person is always fresh and jolly. (e) A person having ill health cannot enjoy his life. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) reach have go take expect need know be remain dare Corruption is opposite to honesty. It (a) _______ like an infectious disease. If a corrupted man (b) _______ unpunished, he (c) _______ to commit another corruption. Measures (d) _______ against corruption. But what we (e) _______ most is social awareness. We (f) _______ that a country (g) _______ at the peak of development if it (h) _______ free from corruption. So, men in high position (i) _______ to be honest. Then a peaceful country (j) _______ for all. Answer: (a) is (b) goes (c) dares (d) should be taken (e) need (f) know (g) will reach (h) remains (i) have (j) can be expected 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Life is nothing but a struggle. (Interrogative) (b) If we can adopt correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. (Simple) (c) We must make proper plans in every stage of life. (Negative) (d) Successful people use their time in the most beneficial way. (Complex) (e) How fast time flies! (Assertive) (f) Though we all know this, we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. (Compound) (g) In the consequence, we invite only problems in our life. (Negative) (h) Life becomes very difficult then. (Exclamatory) (i) Be wise to plan your life otherwise you will lag behind. (Simple) (j) You will find a beautiful life if you use your wisdom to shape it. (Compound) Answer: (a) Is life anything but a struggle? (b) By adopting correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. (c) We cannot but make proper plans in every stage of life. (d) People who are successful use their time in the most beneficial way. (e) Time flies very fast. (f) We all know this but we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. (g) In the consequence, we invite nothing but problems in our life. (h) How difficult life becomes then! (i) Without being wise to plan your life, you will lag behind. (j) Use your wisdom to shape your life and you will find a beautiful life. 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) None can avoid death, _______? (b) We ought to love our country, _______? (c) Let him play cricket, _______? (d) It scarcely rains in the summer, _______? (e) Sumon as well as his friends was present, _______? Answer: (a) can they? (b) oughtn't we? (c) will you? (d) does it? (e) wasn't he? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses: (Marks 1×5=5) We are living in a (a) _______ (democrat) country. Though we are not fully developed, we have many (b) _______ (achieve). The country is advancing towards (c) _______ (prosper). But sometimes political (d) _______ (stable) stands as a barrier to the path of (e) _______ (develop). Answer: (a) democratic (b) achievements (c) prosperity (d) instability (e) development 7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) People addicted (a) _______ smoking often suffer (b) _______ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) _______ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet to find (d) _______ a cure for it. So all of us, young or old, should give (e) _______ this dangerous habit. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) on (d) out (e) up 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Dengue fever is a serious disease (a) _______ is caused by a kind of virus called 'Dengue Virus'. (b) _______, this virus was identified in Africa (c) _______ now it has spread all over the world. (d) _______ in most cases dengue fever has its remedy, it is better to prevent it. (e) _______ we keep our dwelling houses clean and people are conscious of it, we can easily avoid it. Answer: (a) that/which (b) At first/Initially (c) But/However (d) Although/Though (e) If 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) how dare you wake me up the lion roared i shall kill you for that please let me go the mouse cried i did not mean to wake you up Answer: "How dare you wake me up?" the lion roared. "I shall kill you for that." "Please, let me go," the mouse cried. "I did not mean to wake you up." Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "A Street Accident". (Marks 10) A Street Accident A street accident is a sudden and tragic occurrence that takes place on the road, often resulting in death, injury, and destruction of property. It is a common incident in our country, occurring almost every day due to various reasons. The primary causes of street accidents include reckless driving, the tendency of drivers to overtake others, the violation of traffic rules, and the lack of awareness among pedestrians. Many drivers, especially those of buses and trucks, often drive at high speeds to compete with others, ignoring the safety of passengers and pedestrians. Additionally, narrow roads, the poor condition of vehicles, and the presence of unskilled drivers further contribute to this menace. The consequences of street accidents are devastating; they cause the loss of valuable lives, leaving families in deep sorrow and causing physical disabilities for many survivors. Furthermore, accidents cause significant economic loss as vehicles are damaged and people are unable to work. To prevent this, we must enforce strict traffic laws, conduct regular training for drivers, and raise public awareness. Pedestrians should also be cautious while crossing the road. Only by working together can we ensure safer roads for everyone. 11. Application for a testimonial 24 May 2026 The Headmaster Sherpur Govt. Victoria Academy Sherpur Subject: Application for a testimonial. Sir, I am writing to state that I have recently passed the SSC Examination, 2026, from your reputed school under the Dhaka Education Board. I have secured a GPA-5 in the examination. Now, I intend to get myself admitted into a college for further studies. For the purpose of admission, I am in urgent need of a testimonial from you. I, therefore, hope that you would kindly issue me a testimonial and oblige thereby. Sincerely yours, Ratan / Ratna Roll: 10 Class: X Sherpur Govt. Victoria Academy, Sherpur 12. Write a composition on "Your Favourite Game". (Marks 20) The Game I Like Most Games and sports are essential for our physical and mental health. A sound mind lives in a sound body, and sports help maintain that balance. I enjoy various games like cricket, badminton, and volleyball; however, football is the game I like the most. It is one of the most popular sports globally and is played with great enthusiasm in our country. Football is an outdoor game played on a large rectangular field. It is played between two teams, each consisting of eleven players. The duration of a standard football match is 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a short interval. There is a referee to conduct the game and ensure that the rules are followed strictly. The main objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by pushing the ball into the opponent's goal post using feet, head, or chest, while the goalkeeper defends the goal. I love football because it is a fast-paced game that demands both physical strength and mental agility. Watching a live football match is an electrifying experience. The way players dribble the ball, pass it with precision, and score goals is truly fascinating. I often play football with my friends in the school field every afternoon. It gives me a sense of joy, freedom, and competitiveness that I do not find in other activities. Playing football has numerous benefits. It improves physical fitness, enhances stamina, and strengthens the muscles. Beyond physical health, it teaches valuable life lessons such as team spirit, discipline, leadership, and patience. In a football team, players must work together, respect each other’s roles, and strive toward a common goal, which is a great lesson for real life. It also keeps us away from bad company and helps us maintain a disciplined daily routine. In conclusion, football is not just a game but a source of immense joy and vitality. It keeps me active and refreshed after the tiring academic activities of the day. Because of its excitement, health benefits, and the lessons it teaches about teamwork, football remains my favorite game, and I hope to continue playing it for a long time.

সিলেট বোর্ড (Sylhet Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) gold with mental beneficial fresh regularly good immense the cheer Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Computer Students Computer education It The usefulness of computer be get has been helps immense in modern world. included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. essential to make our life easier and faster. them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. practical knowledge of the use of computers. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. You may use one verb more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) add be will blend think boost possess help know mix The benefits of honey (a) _______ to us. Having antioxidant, it (b) _______ immunity to many illnesses. It (c) _______ that honey might be beneficial for patients. It (d) _______ healing properties that can be a reliable cure for coughs and colds when (e) _______ with lemon. (f) _______ with milk, honey (g) _______ to create tasty sweet dishes. For example by being (h) _______ to tea or to various cakes, we (i) _______ all agree that honey (j) _______ very delicious. 4. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. (Negative) (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. (Interrogative) (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. (Compound) (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. (Simple) (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. (Complex) (f) They are very unfortunate. (Exclamatory) (g) They should realize the fact. (Interrogative) (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. (Negative) (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? (Assertive) (j) So, we should never tell a lie. (Affirmative) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Patience is one of the greatest qualities in life, _______? (b) In every situation one must try to have patience, _______? (c) No one can overcome challenges easily without being patient, _______? (d) It becomes difficult to attain success if one loses patience, _______? (e) So, let's be patient for a better life, _______? Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) mustn't one? (c) can they? (d) doesn't it? (e) shall we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Sonia was planning for the (a) _______ (celebrate) of her sister, Rumi's birthday. The (b) _______ (decorate) of their family hall room was done with colourful balloons and flowers. The atmosphere became festive with games and music. The party was full of (c) _______ (enjoy). It became an (d) _______ (forget) day for Rumi. Sonia was (e) _______ (fortune) making her sister thrilled. 7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism is inherent (a) _______ man. It is essential (b) _______ a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) _______ oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) _______ their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) _______ the development of their country. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Everybody knows (a) _______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) _______ does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) _______ they don't have the benefit of success. (d) _______ we should be sincere to our work. (e) _______ we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) what is your plan after the examination said i we have decided to visit our home town mamun replied Part B—Writing (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "Traffic Jam". (Marks 10) 11. Imagine, your are Rina/Rynan, a student of Rahimanagar High School. Your school library is not well furnished and lacks facilities. Now, write an application to your Headmaster for increasing the library facilities. (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition on, "Your Aim in Life". (Marks 20) Key সিলেট বোর্ড (Sylhet Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) gold with mental beneficial fresh regularly good immense the cheer Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______. Answer: (a) beneficial (b) freshness (c) The (d) immense (e) with (f) golden (g) cheerful (h) mentally (i) good (j) regularly 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Computer Students Computer education It The usefulness of computer be get has been helps immense in modern world. included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. essential to make our life easier and faster. them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. practical knowledge of the use of computers. Answer: (a) Computer is essential to make our life easier and faster. (b) Students get practical knowledge of the use of computers. (c) Computer education has been included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. (d) It helps them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. (e) The usefulness of computer is immense in modern world. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. You may use one verb more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) add be will blend think boost possess help know mix The benefits of honey (a) _______ to us. Having antioxidant, it (b) _______ immunity to many illnesses. It (c) _______ that honey might be beneficial for patients. It (d) _______ healing properties that can be a reliable cure for coughs and colds when (e) _______ with lemon. (f) _______ with milk, honey (g) _______ to create tasty sweet dishes. For example by being (h) _______ to tea or to various cakes, we (i) _______ all agree that honey (j) _______ very delicious. Answer: (a) are known (b) boosts (c) is thought (d) possesses (e) mixed (f) Blended (g) helps (h) added (i) will (j) is 4. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. (Negative) (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. (Interrogative) (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. (Compound) (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. (Simple) (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. (Complex) (f) They are very unfortunate. (Exclamatory) (g) They should realize the fact. (Interrogative) (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. (Negative) (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? (Assertive) (j) So, we should never tell a lie. (Affirmative) Answer: (a) No other sin is as great as telling lies. (b) Can a liar ever get any permanent success? (c) A lie breeds thousands of lies, and we know it. (d) Despite knowing the consequences of telling lies, some people continue it. (e) They tell lies so that they can gain some benefits. (f) How unfortunate they are! (g) Shouldn't they realize the fact? (h) The Creator never likes/favors a liar. (i) We want everyone to speak the truth. (j) So, we should always speak/tell the truth. 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Patience is one of the greatest qualities in life, _______? (b) In every situation one must try to have patience, _______? (c) No one can overcome challenges easily without being patient, _______? (d) It becomes difficult to attain success if one loses patience, _______? (e) So, let's be patient for a better life, _______? Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) mustn't one? (c) can they? (d) doesn't it? (e) shall we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Sonia was planning for the (a) _______ (celebrate) of her sister, Rumi's birthday. The (b) _______ (decorate) of their family hall room was done with colourful balloons and flowers. The atmosphere became festive with games and music. The party was full of (c) _______ (enjoy). It became an (d) _______ (forget) day for Rumi. Sonia was (e) _______ (fortune) making her sister thrilled. Answer: (a) celebration (b) decoration (c) enjoyment (d) unforgettable (e) fortunate 7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism is inherent (a) _______ man. It is essential (b) _______ a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) _______ oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) _______ their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) _______ the development of their country. Answer: (a) in (b) for (c) into (d) down (e) to 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Everybody knows (a) _______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) _______ does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) _______ they don't have the benefit of success. (d) _______ we should be sincere to our work. (e) _______ we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run. Answer: (a) that (b) who (c) which (d) So/Therefore (e) Unless 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) what is your plan after the examination said i we have decided to visit our home town mamun replied Answer: "What is your plan after the examination?" said I. "We have decided to visit our home town," Mamun replied. Part B—Writing (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "Traffic Jam" (Marks 10) Traffic Jam Traffic jam is a common and burning problem in the big cities of Bangladesh. It is a situation where vehicles get stuck on the road for a long time, leading to a standstill in movement. There are several reasons behind this persistent issue. The primary cause is the rapid increase in the number of vehicles, which far exceeds the capacity of our narrow and poorly planned roads. Additionally, many drivers lack proper training and often violate traffic rules by parking vehicles anywhere they please. Street vendors occupying sidewalks force pedestrians to walk on the road, further reducing the space available for traffic. The lack of efficient traffic management and the tendency of drivers to overtake recklessly also worsen the situation. The effects of traffic jam are severe. It causes immense suffering to commuters, makes students late for school, and prevents patients from reaching hospitals on time, which can sometimes be fatal. It also hinders industrial productivity and creates mental stress for everyone. To solve this problem, the authorities should widen the roads, construct more flyovers, and strictly enforce traffic laws. Furthermore, public awareness is essential. If we all follow traffic regulations and act responsibly, we can certainly alleviate this unbearable crisis and ensure smoother movement on our roads. 11. Application to the Headmaster for increasing library facilities 24 May 2026 The Headmaster Rahimanagar High School Subject: Prayer for increasing library facilities. Sir, I am writing to you on behalf of the students of your reputed school. We are proud of our school’s academic standard; however, we are facing difficulties due to the inadequate facilities in our school library. At present, the library is not well-furnished, lacks a comfortable seating arrangement, and, most importantly, is short of necessary reference books and current journals. As a library is the heart of a school, the lack of these facilities prevents us from enriching our knowledge beyond our textbooks. I, therefore, hope that you would kindly take the necessary steps to renovate the library, increase the collection of books, and improve the seating arrangements to create a conducive environment for study. Sincerely yours, Rina / Rynan Class: X, Roll: 08 On behalf of the students of Rahimanagar High School 12. Composition on "Your Aim in Life" (Marks 20) My Aim in Life A life without an aim is like a ship without a rudder. To succeed in any field, one must have a clear vision and a well-defined goal. An aimless person drifts through life without purpose. Therefore, selecting a specific career early on is essential for a meaningful existence. My aim in life is to become a doctor. I have chosen to be a doctor because it is one of the noblest professions in the world. Bangladesh is a developing country where millions of people, especially in rural areas, suffer from a lack of proper medical care. Many people lose their lives simply because they cannot afford or access doctors. I want to serve these suffering people and contribute to society by providing medical aid to those in need. To achieve this goal, I am currently studying with great dedication, focusing heavily on Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I follow a disciplined routine, ensuring I understand every concept thoroughly. After passing the HSC examination, I plan to get admitted into a reputed medical college. I am also reading books outside my syllabus to broaden my general knowledge and improve my vocabulary. I know the path is long and challenging, but I am prepared to work hard. My ultimate dream is not to accumulate wealth, but to serve humanity. After completing my medical degree, I intend to open a small clinic in my village or a remote area where medical facilities are scarce. I want to provide affordable treatment to the poor who cannot afford the high costs of private hospitals. I believe that being a doctor gives me the power to save lives, and there is no greater satisfaction than seeing a patient smile after recovery. I am well aware that the road to becoming a doctor requires immense patience and perseverance. I am trying to build a strong foundation of knowledge and developing a character defined by empathy, kindness, and sincerity. I also participate in community volunteer work to understand the struggles of common people, which I believe will help me become a more compassionate doctor. Becoming a doctor is a responsibility as much as it is a career. It requires a commitment to lifelong learning and service. I am fully dedicated to my goal and am working relentlessly to make it a reality. I pray to the Almighty to grant me the strength, wisdom, and sincerity required to serve the suffering humanity of my country with excellence and compassion.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] দাখিল বোর্ড (Dakhil Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [REGULAR] [Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 137 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Complete the following passage with suitable words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may use one word more than once. (Marks 1×10=10) pleasant on enjoy for a beauty to with vigorous an Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) _______ health. It is (b) _______ as well. It exercises a good effect (c) _______ a man's body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) _______ opportunity to (e) _______ the beauties of nature too. In the morning, nature looks fresh and (f) _______. When a man takes (g) _______ morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) _______ cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) _______ mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) _______ health. 2. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Newspaper It A student A newspaper We should publishes must plays accept helps him the good reports and avoid the bad ones. important news and views of home and abroad. to enrich his general knowledge and makes him aware of current issues. have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. a vital role in modern civilization. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. If needed, you can use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) pass go see return hear cry prepare boil be Hazrat Omar (R.) (a) _______ out for a walk in disguise at night (b) _______ the condition of the people in his state. Once he was (c) _______ along the street and (d) _______ the crying of some children from a cottage. He went to the cottage and saw some children were (e) _______ for food. Their mother was consoling them that food was going to be (f) _______ soon. (g) _______ the scene Hazrat Omar (R.) (h) _______ very upset. He went (i) _______ to the palace and (j) _______ with some sacks of food. 4. Change the following sentences according to directions: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Complex) (b) It is an inherent human quality. (Negative) (c) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's life. (Interrogative) (d) This quality motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for his country. (Simple) (e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) (f) Although some people forget their duties, true patriots always serve their country. (Compound) (g) They do not abandon their homeland. (Affirmative) (h) You have heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal. (Interrogative) (i) He was very brave. (Exclamatory) (j) There is no year but the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. (Affirmative) 5. Make a questions tag for each of the following sentences: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Everybody desires success, _______? (b) Don't tell a lie, _______? (c) It hardly rains in winter, _______? (d) How slowly he walks, _______? (e) Let us go for a morning walk, _______? Answer: (a) don't they? (b) will you? (c) does it? (d) doesn't he? (e) shall we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Honesty is opposite to (a) _______ (honest). An honest man is not (b) _______ (harm) to anybody. He never does (c) _______ (just) to others. When he does anything (d) _______ (moral), he feels uncomfortable. He never tells a lie. He is always (e) _______ (response) to his duty. 7. Complete the following text with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Success depends (a) _______ many factors but the most important one is determination. People who believe (b) _______ themselves are more likely to overcome challenges. Sometimes, we fail (c) _______ our first attempt, but that failure teaches us valuable lessons. We should always focus (d) _______ our goals and work hard everyday. Success will eventually come (e) _______ those who never stop trying. 8. Complete the following text using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) _______ they were walking, Rosamond had to stop once again to take another stone out of the broken shoe, (b) _______ she often limped with pain. (c) _______ they got back to the shop, Rosamond's mother asked her to carefully examine the jar (d) _______ she bought it. (e) _______ Rosamond was so excited that she bought it even without looking at what was inside the jar. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) who are happy those who have fit bodies are the happiest ones if we are physically sound we will be mentally sound too we need to take care of our health as well as be positive in thinking how lucky they are who are both ways fit Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "A Winter Morning". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Tarek/Tamanna. You are the student of KHA Madrasah. You could not pay your tuition fees in time due to your father's absence. Now, write an application to the Principal of your madrasah for remission of delay fine. Or, Write an E-mail to your younger brother telling him about the bad effects of using mobile phone excessively. (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition on any one of the following: (Marks 20) (a) Duties to Parents (b) Physical Exercise (c) Science in Our Daily Life. Key দাখিল বোর্ড (Dakhil Board-2026) Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Complete the following passage with suitable words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may use one word more than once. (Marks 1×10=10) pleasant on enjoy for a beauty to with vigorous an Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) _______ health. It is (b) _______ as well. It exercises a good effect (c) _______ a man's body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) _______ opportunity to (e) _______ the beauties of nature too. In the morning, nature looks fresh and (f) _______. When a man takes (g) _______ morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) _______ cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) _______ mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) _______ health. Answer: (a) to (b) pleasant (c) on (d) an (e) enjoy (f) beautiful (g) a (h) with (i) vigorous (j) for 2. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Newspaper It A student A newspaper We should publishes must plays accept helps him the good reports and avoid the bad ones. important news and views of home and abroad. to enrich his general knowledge and makes him aware of current issues. have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. a vital role in modern civilization. Answer: (a) Newspaper publishes important news and views of home and abroad. (b) It plays a vital role in the modern civilization. (c) A student must have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. (d) A newspaper helps him to enrich his general knowledge and makes him aware of current issues. (e) We should accept the good reports and avoid the bad ones. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. If needed, you can use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) pass go see return hear cry prepare boil be Hazrat Omar (R.) (a) _______ out for a walk in disguise at night (b) _______ the condition of the people in his state. Once he was (c) _______ along the street and (d) _______ the crying of some children from a cottage. He went to the cottage and saw some children were (e) _______ for food. Their mother was consoling them that food was going to be (f) _______ soon. (g) _______ the scene Hazrat Omar (R.) (h) _______ very upset. He went (i) _______ to the palace and (j) _______ with some sacks of food. Answer: (a) went (b) to see (c) passing (d) heard (e) crying (f) was boiling (g) prepared (h) Seeing (i) was (j) returned 4. Change the following sentences according to directions: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Complex) (b) It is an inherent human quality. (Negative) (c) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's life. (Interrogative) (d) This quality motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for his country. (Simple) (e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) (f) Although some people forget their duties, true patriots always serve their country. (Compound) (g) They do not abandon their homeland. (Affirmative) (h) You have heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal. (Interrogative) (i) He was very brave. (Exclamatory) (j) There is no year but the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. (Affirmative) Answer: (a) It is patriotism which is a noble virtue. (b) It is not an acquired human quality. (c) Isn't it greater than all other virtues in a man's life? (d) This quality motivates a man to sacrifice his life for his country. (e) It is a very outstanding quality. (f) Some people forget their duties but true patriots always serve their country. (g) They remain in their homeland. (h) Haven't you heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal? (i) How brave he was! (j) Every year, the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. 5. Make a questions tag for each of the following sentences: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Everybody desires success, _______? (b) Don't tell a lie, _______? (c) It hardly rains in winter, _______? (d) How slowly he walks, _______? (e) Let us go for a morning walk, _______? Answer: (a) don't they? (b) will you? (c) does it? (d) doesn't he? (e) shall we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Honesty is opposite to (a) _______ (honest). An honest man is not (b) _______ (harm) to anybody. He never does (c) _______ (just) to others. When he does anything (d) _______ (moral), he feels uncomfortable. He never tells a lie. He is always (e) _______ (response) to his duty. Answer: (a) dishonesty (b) harmful (c) injustice (d) immoral (e) responsible 7. Complete the following text with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Success depends (a) _______ many factors but the most important one is determination. People who believe (b) _______ themselves are more likely to overcome challenges. Sometimes, we fail (c) _______ our first attempt, but that failure teaches us valuable lessons. We should always focus (d) _______ our goals and work hard everyday. Success will eventually come (e) _______ those who never stop trying. Answer: (a) on (b) in (c) in (d) on (e) to 8. Complete the following text using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) _______ they were walking, Rosamond had to stop once again to take another stone out of the broken shoe, (b) _______ she often limped with pain. (c) _______ they got back to the shop, Rosamond's mother asked her to carefully examine the jar (d) _______ she bought it. (e) _______ Rosamond was so excited that she bought it even without looking at what was inside the jar. Answer: (a) As/While (b) and (c) When (d) before (e) But 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) who are happy those who have fit bodies are the happiest ones if we are physically sound we will be mentally sound too we need to take care of our health as well as be positive in thinking how lucky they are who are both ways fit Answer: Who are happy? Those who have fit bodies are the happiest ones. If we are physically sound, we will be mentally sound too. We need to take care of our health as well as be positive in thinking. How lucky they are who are both ways fit! Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "A Winter Morning" (Marks 10) A Winter Morning A winter morning is cold, misty, and foggy. In our country, the winter season brings a unique atmosphere that is quite different from other times of the year. During a winter morning, a thick layer of fog covers the earth, and everything around seems hazy and indistinct. Dew drops fall on the grass and the leaves of trees throughout the night, which sparkle like pearls when the morning sun shines on them. The cold is biting, and people, especially the elderly and children, suffer greatly. Poor people, who do not have warm clothes, gather straw and old wood to make fires and bask in the heat to keep themselves warm. Birds and animals also feel the chill and stay quiet. However, a winter morning has its own charm. People enjoy eating various kinds of delicious homemade cakes (pithas) and drinking date juice. When the sun rises, the fog gradually disappears, and the warmth of the sun makes life comfortable again. Although a winter morning can be difficult for the underprivileged, it is a pleasant and fascinating experience for those who have the means to enjoy the serenity and the beauty of nature. 11. Application to the Principal for remission of delay fine 24 May 2026 The Principal, KHA Madrasah, Dhaka] Subject: Application for remission of delay fine. Sir, With due respect and humble submission, I beg to state that I am a student of class ten in your madrasah. I was unable to pay my monthly tuition fees in time because my father, the only earning member of our family, had to go abroad for urgent business and was absent from home for the last two months. As a result, I missed the deadline for paying the fees and have been charged a delay fine. My father has now returned, but the extra fine is a burden on our current financial situation. I, therefore, hope that you would be kind enough to consider my situation and remit the delay fine so that I can clear my dues and continue my studies without further trouble. Sincerely yours, Tarek / Tamanna Class: X, Roll: 05 KHA Madrasah 12. Composition on "Science in Our Daily Life" (Marks 20) Science in Our Daily Life We live in an age of science. It is impossible to think of a single day without the influence of scientific inventions. From the moment we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep at night, we are surrounded by the wonders of science. It has changed our lifestyle, making life easier, faster, and more comfortable. Science has turned the world into a "global village" through its advancements in communication. Mobile phones, the internet, and satellite TV allow us to communicate with people anywhere in the world within seconds. In terms of transportation, science has made the world smaller. Aeroplanes, fast trains, buses, and cars allow us to travel long distances in a short time. What once took months to travel can now be covered in hours. The revolution in education is perhaps the most significant gift of science. The internet has opened up a vast treasure house of knowledge. Students can now access information, attend online classes, and read e-books from the comfort of their homes. Computers have simplified complex calculations and have become an essential tool in every school and office. Science has worked miracles in the medical field. Diseases that were once considered fatal, such as smallpox or cholera, are now under control. Advanced diagnostic tools like X-rays, ECG, CT scans, and MRI machines help doctors identify illnesses accurately. The invention of life-saving antibiotics and vaccines has significantly increased the average human lifespan. Modern agriculture relies heavily on science. The use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and insecticides has boosted food production to feed the growing population. Similarly, our industrial sector is powered by scientific machinery. From manufacturing clothes to heavy metals, everything is produced with the help of scientific technology. Electricity is the most essential gift of science. It lights up our homes, powers our fans, refrigerators, and air conditioners, and runs the appliances we use every day. Domestic life has become much more convenient due to these modern gadgets. Despite its immense benefits, science has a dark side. If misused, it can lead to disaster. The invention of nuclear weapons and missiles poses a great threat to human civilization. Furthermore, industrialization has led to environmental pollution and global warming, which are serious concerns for our planet’s future. Science is a powerful force that has brought prosperity and comfort to human life. It is neither a blessing nor a curse by itself; it depends on how we use it. We must be wise and responsible, ensuring that scientific inventions are used for the welfare of mankind rather than for destruction. If guided by ethics and humanity, science will continue to be a great blessing for all.

SSC English 2nd Paper Suggestion for 2027 Part-A Gap Filling With Clues (Ques. No. 1) Substitution Table (Ques. No. 2) Right form of Verbs (Ques. No. 3) Changing Sentences (Ques. No. 4) Tag Questions (Ques. No. 5) Suffixes and Prefixes (Ques. No. 6) Preposition (Ques. No. 7) Connectors/Linking Words (Ques. No. 8) Punctuation & Capitalisation (Ques. No. 9) Part B Composition Part-B: Composition [Paper-II] Paragraph Writing [Paper-II; Ques. No.-10] Antidiscrimination - Students Movement The July Revolution-2024 The Role of Graffiti in July Revolution-2024 The Life of a Farmer/A Farmer [DB '24; RB '17, 16; CtgB '24, '15: SB '19, '15: BB '19; DjB '19] Our National Flag [RB '24, 23; JB '19: CB '16; SB '24; MB '24] A School Magazine [RB '19, '14: JB '24, 16, 14; SB '16] Environment Pollution [SB '16; DjB 19; CB 24] A Tea Stall [DB 15; CtgB '20; BB '24] A Winter Morning [CB 14: BB '23: DJB '24, 23, '15, '14] Rohingya Exodus Online Education Programme/ Online School/ Digital Class A Road Accident [DB '20] How to fight against Dengue Fever and face it [RB '20] Tree Plantation/ Importance of Trees [RB 15; JB '20; SB 14; BB '15, 14] Causes of Road Accidents in Bangladesh [CB '20] A Street Hawker [SB 20] Water Pollution [DjB 120] The Bad Impacts of Deforestation [MB '20] My visit to a Book Fair [DB '19; JB '17; CB '17, '15] A Traffic Jam I Experienced [CB '19] A Book Fair [CtgB '19] A Moon-lit Night [Combined Board Exam '18] The Life of a Rickshaw Puller [DB '17] The Benefits of Early Rising Load-shedding [SB '17, '16] A Day Labourer [BB '17] Our School Library Traffic Jam [CtgB '16] The uses and abuses of Mobile Phone A Rainy Day [SB '15] Smart Phone [JB '24] Importance of Learning Computer [BB '24] Our School Magazine [CtgB '20, MB '24] Drug Addiction [CB '20] A School Library [DB '22, '19] My Visit to a Place of Historical Interest [Shat Gambuz Mosque] [DB '17, CtgB '07, SB '07] A Railway Station [RB '12, '08, JB '17] Air Pollution [DB '16] A Village Doctor [DB '06] A Bus-Stand [JB '05, CtgB '08] May Day [CtgB '07] My Favourite Personality [CB '06] Writing E-mail/Letter/Application [Paper-II; Ques. No.-11] Part-A: Writing Informal Letters Write a letter to pen-friend about the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. Write a letter to your friend describing how you have celebrated the last 21st February in your school. [RB '24] Describing what you intend to do after your SSC Examination. [DB '11; RB '11, '06; JB '19, '11, '06; CB '24, '19, '16, '13; CtgB '08; SB '16, '11; BB '19, '10, '06; DJB '19] Write a letter to your friend about the co-curricular activities of your school. [DB '17, 08: RB 19: CtgB 24] Write a letter to your pen friend describing your country. [DB '07; CB '17; SB '17, 08: BB '15: DJB 24] Describing the importance of physical exercise. [DB 20: CB '09; CtgB '23: SB 19: DJB '17] Thanking a friend for the birthday present he sent to you. [RB '20, '17: SB '20: BB '17] To mother about hostel life. [RB '23: JB '20] Describing your experiences during the summer vacation. [CtgB '17; BB '20] Write a letter advising him/her on how to adjust the new place and the new food. [DB '08] Describing the picnic at a historical place of interest. [DB '19; JB '04; CB '10, '06; SB '12; BB '08: DjB '20, '12] Write a letter to your friend describing your experience about the train journey you made. [Combined Board Exam '18; CtgB '06; SB '04] About Bangladesh and her people. [DB '07; CB '17: SB '17, '08; BB '15] Write a letter to your friend describing your experience of your visit to a new place. [RB '16] Write a letter to your friend describing the annual prize-giving ceremony of your school. [DB '23, 13: RB '10; JB '23, 16: SB '23] Write a letter to your cousin requesting him/her for staying a few days with you during the summer vacation. [BB '16] Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about how to improve English. [DB '15; JB '09; SB '07; BB '05] Write a letter to your friend who is a chain smoker advising him to give up smoking. [SB '15] Write a letter to your friend thanking her for her hospitality. [DB '06, CB '23, '11: CtgB '11; SB'10, BB '13] Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the tour. [DB '10] Write a letter to your friend Salam/ Salma who lives in Sylhet describing the picnic to Kuakata. [CtgB '04] Write a letter to your friend, Mishu who lives at K.N. Avenue, Bogura, describing the sports day of your school. [DB '09, '05] Write a letter to him/her about the importance of learning English in all stages of life. [SB '13] Write a letter to your pen-friend describing the foods and the food-habits of the people of Bangladesh. [RB '07; CB '05: SB '06; BB '09] Write a letter to your pen-friend about your native village. [CB '07] Write a letter to your friend expressing your condolence at her/ his father's death. [BB '12, '07] Write a letter to your friend inviting him to attend the party of your birthday party. [DB '05: JB '12] Write a letter to your friend about your aim in life. [SB '05] Part-B: Writing Informal E-mails Write an email about your progress of studies for the SSC examination. [DB '24] Suggesting friend about how to do well in the exam. [JB '24] Write an e-mail congratulating friend on her brilliant success. [DB '12, BB '15, '12, CtgB '08, '05, '04, SB '24, '09, '06, '04, MB '13] About the causes and effects of road accidents and how to solve this problem. [BB '24] Advising younger brother to avoid evil company. [MB '24] Write an e-mail to your friend describing the accident that you witnessed. [CB '12, DjB '22] Write an e-mail to him inviting him to join the picnic. [RB '13, JB '10, SB '22, DjB '23] Write an e-mail to your father informing him how you have been prepared for the ensuing SSC exam. [CtgB '22, BB '22, DJB '16, '15] Send an e-mail to your cousin informing him of the outing you have enjoyed recently. Write an email to your friend asking him to return the book in no time. Inform your mother through e-mail how you physically feel after recovery from an ailment. Send a letter of advice to your younger brother by using his e-mail address to be regular in his studies. [MB '23] Send an e-mail to friend describing the importance of reading newspaper. Invite your friend by using e-mail to attend the marriage ceremony of your elder sister ceremony. [CB '22] Send and e-mail to be a pen friend. Write an e-mail to a friend who is lying under treatment in a hospital. Write an e-mail to your friend inviting him/her to attend the birthday party. Write an e-mail to your friend wishing him/her "Happy Birthday". Write an email to your friend about the importance of learning computer. [BB '23] Part-C: Formal Letters Writing Application Request for setting up a canteen. [Combined Board '18 DB '24, '16, '11: RB '12, '07; JB '16, '12: CB '13, '11; CtgB '14, '09 BB '24, '16, '14; DjB '10] Prayer for permission and monetary assistance to go on a study tour. [DB '15, '13; RB '24, '16; JB '20; CB '20, '07; SB '19, '14; BB '19: DJB '16: MB '24] Request for enhancing library facilities. [JB '24: CB '09; CtgB '17: SB '24: BB '22: DjB '22, '14] Application for providing multimedia facilities in the classrooms. [CB '24] Request for setting up a Computer Club in the school. [DB '17, '12: JB '15, '13, '09; CB '17; CtgB '24, '19: SB '20: DJB '09] Application for arranging some extra classes on English. [DjB '24, '19] Application for a seat in the school hostel. [RB '13; JB '07; CB '12; CtgB '20; SB '13, '09; BB '08: DJB '12] Application for seeking permission to arrange a tree plantation programme. [DjB '20] Request for a transfer certificate [RB '19: '14: JB '10: CB '14: SB '10: BB '13] Prayer for financial help from the students' welfare fund [CB '16, '15: CtgB '15] Prayer for a testimonial. [DB '09; RB '15, '10: JB '14; CB '10; CtgB '12; SB '08; BB '11] Application for opening a debating club [RB '17, '08; JB '19; CB '19; CtgB '16; BB '17] Seeking permission to go on a study tour in a historical place. [DB '15, '13: RB '16; JB '20; CB '20, '07: SB '19, '14; BB '19: DJB '16] Application for increasing common room facilities. [DB '14: JB '17; CtgB '11, SB '17; BB '20, '15, '12; DjB '15] Request for opening a common room [CB '10/BB '17] Prayer for financial help/full free studentship [CtgB '16, '15, BB '15] Prayer for permission to go on an excursion to Sundarbans. [JB '11: BB '10] Request for admission. [JB '08] Request for constructing a bridge. [CtgB '07] Request for opening a cultural club. For repairing the damaged roads. [DB '23, CB '23, '08] Application for increasing common room facilities. [DB '14; RB '23: JB '17: CtgB '11; SB '17; BB '23, '20, '15, '12; DjB '15] Complaining about defective books. [JB '23] For taking steps against anti-social activities in your locality. [CtgB '23] Irregular delivery of letters. [SB '23] Complaining about the quality of the foods made in the school canteen. [DJB '23; MB '22] Complaining about missing goods. [DB '22] Complaining about problems in computer lab. [RB '22] Complaining about frequent load-shedding. [JB '22] Complaining about insufficient water supply. [CB '22] Application for relief goods for the flood affected people. [DB '07; RB '07; CB '13] Application to increase the number of quality books in the library. [CtgB '22, MB '20] Writing CV Prayer for the post of an "Assistant Marketing Officer" [DB '24] Prayer for the post of a "Medical Representative" [DB '22, RB '24, CB '23, BB '16, CtgB '18, SB '19] Prayer for the post of a "Computer Operator" [DB '15, RB '19, JB '24, '11, CtgB '22, SB '22, DjB '24] Prayer for the post of a "Public Relation Officer" [CB '24, CtgB '20] Prayer for the post of a "Salesman" [SB '24, MB '22] Part-D: Writing Formal E-mails An order for an e-book. Seeking information about a tour abroad. Regarding cancellation of a booked ticket. A request to send details of the tour to St. Martin's Island. Request for sanctioning a tube-well. About attending seminar on language study [SB '16] Writing Composition [Paper-II; Ques. No.-12] Importance of Reading Newspaper [DB '24, '20; RB '08; JB '08; CB '14; CtgB '20, '11; SB '24, '14; BB '24, '20 '13; DjB '14] My Favourite Hobby/My Hobby/Playing Guitar as My Hobby [Combined Board '18; DB '14; RB '24, '10; JB '20, '08; CB '16, '15; SB '12; BB '16; DJB '24, '20] The Season I Like Most/Best (The Spring) [DB '17; RB '11; JB '24, '11; CB '12; CtgB '17; SB '13; BB '14, '13; MB '24] A Journey by boat I Enjoyed/A Journey by boat [RB '09; JB '14: CB '17, '13; CB '24: CtgB '14, '12, '07: SB '16, '12; BB '14; DjB '19, '12] My Favourite Game/ The Game I Like Most [DB '10; CB '14: CtgB '24, '19, '07: SB '11; DJB '17] Satellite TV Channels and Our young Generation [RB '20] Physical Exercise/ The Importance of Physical Exercise [DB '12; RB '09; CB '20; SB '17: BB '09] Duties of a Student [DB '16, '12, '09; JB '19, '16, '12, '09; CB '08; CtgB '08; SB '20, '14; DjB '13, '11] Students and Social Service [MB '20] My Aim in Life/ My Future Plan of Life/ The Profession you like to take up in Future [DB '19, '15, '13, '10; RB '15, '11; JB '17: '15, '13, '10; CB '11; CtgB '13: SB '13, '09; BB '11; DjB '15, '11] Science in Everyday Life [RB '19, '16, '13; JB '10; SB '19] The uses of Computer in Everyday Life [CB '19, '13: CtgB '16, '13, '08] Importance of Trees in Our Daily Life/ Tree plantation/Why do you think more trees should be planted [CB '10; SB '07: BB '19, '13] Afforestation/ Importance of Planting more Trees/ The necessity of tree plantation/ Tree Plantation/ Why do you think more trees should be planted [SB '12; BB '17] Wonders of Modern Science/ Blessing of Modern Science [SB '15, '11: BB '16, '14, '12] Recent Floods in Bangladesh [DB '14, '08; JB '08; CB '15] A Journey by Train [DB '13; RB '12; JB '14; CB '08; CtgB '09; BB '15] Computer as a Wonderful Gift/Blessing of Science/Computer [DB '10, '08; JB '14; BB '12: DjB '14] Fruits of Bangladesh [DjB '09] Population Problem in Bangladesh [DB '11, '09; RB '13, '10; JB '07] A Village Fair [JB '13; SB '10] A Village Market [CB '12, '09; BB '11] The Journey I Like Most [DB '10: BB '12] The uses of Computer in Bangladesh [RB '10; CB '07; SB '08] My Childhood Memories/ Some sweet recollection of my childhood [RB '09: CB '06; CtgB '10, '08; SB '07] A Journey by Bus [DJB '10] Population Growth Hinders Development [SB '09] My Visit to a Place of Historical Interest [DB '07; RB '08; BB '14, '07] The Village Fair I Recently Visited/ A Visit to a Village Fair [JB '07; CtgB '08] Corruption is a Curse [SB '08] Child Labour should be Banned [BB '08] Television [DB '07; RB '07] Bangladesh is Overpopulated [JB '07] Road accidents My experience of visiting a flood-affected area International Mother Language Day The summer vacation I enjoyed The sports day of our school Our Cultural Heritage The uses and abuses of internet Previous Version: SSC English 2nd Paper Suggestion for 2025 Grammar: Theory and Practice Topics 1. Gap Filling Activities with Clues 2. Gap Filling Activities without Clues 3. Substitution Table 4. Right Forms of Verbs 5. Changing Narrative Style 6. Changing Sentences 7. Completing Sentences 8. Use of Suffix and Prefix 9. Tag Questions 10. Use of Sentence Connectors 11. Use of Capitals and Punctuation Marks Question No. 12 Writing CV with Cover Letter 1. Suppose, some Accounts Officer will be appointed in the Prime Bank. You are interested to be one. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. [BB-2023;MB -2023; All Boards-2018; CB -2015; JB-2015] 2. Suppose, you are Rezwan/ Rezwana. You got your BA exam result last month. Recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement in 'The Prothom Alo' for the post of a 'Junior Officer' in ABC Bank. Now write a CV with a cover letter to the HR Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.[CtgB-2023;RB-2023; DjB-2020; CtgB-2020; SB-2020; RB-2017; SB-2016] 3. Suppose, you are Raihan/Raihana and you have passed B.Sc Hon's in Chemistry. You have seen a vacancy for the post of a Medical Representative in Square Medicine Company. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post.Your CV should not exceed one page. [CB-2023; DB-2022; DjB-2019; BB-2017; CtgB-2016] 4. Suppose, you are Touhid Hasan/Tania Akter. You have passed HSC and taken a one-year diploma on computer. You have found a vacancy advertisement published in "The Daily Azadi" for the post of "A Receptionist' 'in Medical Centre Hospital,Chattogram. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post Your CV should not exceed one page. [DjB-2023; DB-2017] 5. Suppose, you are Rimon Khan/Rima Chowdhury. You have completed B.Sc Engineering and are looking for a job.You have seen a vacancy advertisement in "The Financial Express" for the post of a Software Engineer ineer of "Golden Company Ltd". Now, make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your. CV should not exist one.pag [JB-2023] 6. Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima of 12/12 Mirpur, Cumilla and you have passed BBA. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of a Cashier to the GM, Pubali Bank, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page. [SB-2023;CB-2016] 7. Suppose, you are Emon, you have obtained MA Degree from Dhaka University. ABC School is going to recruit some assistant teachers/teachers/English teachers. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV shouldn't exceed one page. [DB-2023; CB-2022;DjB-2022; DB-2020; JB-2019; CtgB-2019 & 2015; CB-2017; DjB-2015; RB-2015; SB-2015] 8. Mind that, you are Tamim/Tamima. Your home district is Khulna. You have recently completed MBA from Dhaka University. You have found a job advertisement in 'The Daily Prothom Alo' that there, is a vacancy post for the position of Junior Marketing Officer in BD Textile Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [RB-2022] 9. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. You have passed HSC and got a diploma on computer operating. You have segn a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" that the National ICT Research Center is going to appoint a Computer Operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [BB-2022, JB-2022,, DB-2019; SB-2017] 10. Suppose, you are Sajib and you completed MA in journalism. Now, write a CV/Resume with a cover letter for the post of a journalist in a reputed news agency. Your CV should not exceed one page. 11. Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana. Your home district is Kurigram. You have recently passed SSC from Dinajpur Board. You have found a job advertisement in a National Newspaper that there is a vacancy post for the position of a salesman/junior sales officer in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [MB-2022; SB-2019; BB-2019; RB-2016] 12. Suppose, you are Rubi. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in 'The Daily Prothom Alo! for the post of Senior Officer in a private bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [SB-2022; BB-2020; JB-2016 13. Suppose, you are Raj in Ahmed/Rezwana Akter. You have completed HSC and are looking fora job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" for the post of an "Office Assistant" of Berger Company Ltd. Now, make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [JB-2020; DB-2016] 14. Suppose, you are Shimul/Shaila and you have recently passed M.BA from the University of Dhaka. There is a vacancy advertisement for the post of Public Relation Officer in an Insurance Company in The Daily Star. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [MB-2020; BB-2016] 15. Suppose, you are Mubarak. You have seen an advertisement in 'The Daily Star' that some design engineers are going to be appointed in Asian "Textile Limited. You want to apply for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [RB-2020] 16. Suppose, you are Mahmuda/ Mahmud of 2/3 Gulshan, Dhaka and have passed MSc in Computer Science. You have seen a vacancy ad for the position of an IT Officer in a mobile company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [JB-2017] 17. Suppose, you are Atik/ Atika. You have completed your M.A in Bangla. Then you have completed a 2 years diploma on Library Science. Recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a Librarian in a renowned college. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [DjB-2017 & 2016] 18. Suppose, you.are Md. Saiful Bari and you have passed MSS in Mass Communication. You have seen a vacancy ad for the post of an English news caster in a renowned Satellite TV Channel. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. [CtgB-2017] 19. Suppose, you area class 9 student namely Rizvi Khan. Your school needs a library assistant for its library. Now, apply for the post of library assistant with your CV. 20. Suppose, you are Arefin/Afi•in and you have recently have completed M.A in English from the University of Dhaka. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" for the post of "Lecturer in English" of Bangladesh Cadet Colleges. Now,. make a CV with a cover letter for that post addressing The Chairman, Governing Bodies of Cadet Colleges & Adjutant General, Bangladesh Army, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page. Question-13 Writing Formal Letter Academic and Official Letter 1. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a multimedia classroom in the classroom. 2. Suppose, you are the inhabitants of Polashpur under Homna Upazila, Cumilla. The main road of your locality is severely damaged. Now, write a complaint letter to the DC, Cumilla requesting him to take necessary steps for repairing the road immediately. [DB-2023] 3. Suppose, you are Labib/Labiba. You are in Khulna Zilla School, Khulna. Your school has a common room but it lacks some facilities. Now, write an application to your Headmaster for increasing common room facilities. [BB-2023; RB-2023; BB-2020, 2015 & 2009: JB-2017; SB-2017; DjB -2015; SB-2007] 4. Suppose, you are Sadman/Saima. You area student of Polisha High School, Madarganj, Jamalpur. There is no canteen in your school. Now, write an application to the Headteacher of your school for setting up a canteen in your school campus. [DjB-2023; All Boards-2018, DB, JB, BB-2016] 5. Suppose, you are Mohim/Mohima from the village Modhupur, upazila Patiya, district Chattogram. Recently, a flood has swept over your area and caused a great havoc. Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner of your district for relief and medical aid for the flood affected people of your area. [CtgB-2022; DB-2020 & 2019; RB-2020; SB-2016] 6. Suppose, you are Mita/Mithu, a student of class X reading in Nurpur High School, Kushtia. There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the.number of quality books in the library. [DjB-2022; SB-2022; BB‑2022; MB-2020] 7. Suppose, you are Samir/Samira. You read in Jhalakathi Gaut. High School. The students of your class want to go on a study tour. So, you need permission of the Headteacher. Now, write an application to the Headteacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. [CB-2020; JB-2020; SB, BB-2019; DjB-2016, RB-2016, DB-2015] 8. Suppose, you are Amin/Amina. You read in Shyamoli High School, Dhaka. The students of your school want to arrange a tree plantation programme in your school. Now, on behalf of the students, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to arrange a tree plantation programme. [L?jB-2020] 9. Imagine, you are Anik/Anika. You are a student of Govt. Pilot High School, Faridpur. You are in section A in Class 10. Recently, your father has been transferred to Dhaka. You want to continue your study in this school. Now, write an application to the Headteacher of your school for a seat in the school hostel. [CtgB-2026] 10. Imagine, you area student of River View High School, Khulna. You are Joy Ahmed/Joya Akhter. Now, on behalf of the students of your school, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for taking necessary steps to set up a computer club. [SB-2020 & 2003; CtgB-2019; DB, CB-2017; JB-2015; DjB, JB 2009] 11. Imagine, you are Adib/Adiba, of Madhupur High School. Now, write an application to your Headmaster requesting him to open a "Debating Club" in your school compound. [CB, JB-2019; RB‑2017; BB-2017,: CtgB-2016] 12. Imagine, you are studying at Rangpur Zilla School. Your father has recently been transferred to Jashore. Your father wishes to take you to the new place of his posting. So, write an application to your Headteacher requesting him to issue you a transfer certificate. [RB-2019] 13. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. You have passed the SSC examination this year from Collegiate High School, Barishal. You want to get yourself admitted into a college. So, you need a testimonial from your Headmaster. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for a testimonial. [RB-2015; DB-2009, 2001, BB-2,007;SB-2008, 2005, 2003] 14. Suppose, you are Rabbi/Rabeya an SSC candidate of Ideal School and College, Dhaka. You and your classmates need some extra lessons on English grammar. Now, write an application to your Headmaster on behalf of your, class requesting some extra lessons after your regular classes. [DjB-2019] 15. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba of Bakultala High School, Chattogram. You need financial help to bear your educational expenses. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for help from the poor fund. [CB-2016, 2015; RB-2004; DB-2003, 2001; JB-2003, 2001; SB-2001] 16. Suppose, you are Ruman/Ruma, a student of Pioneer High School, Rangpur. You are facing some problems in your school library especially the inadequacy of books essential for preparing notes. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school praying for enhancing library facilities. [CtgB-2017] 17. Suppose, you are Nafiza of Govt. Jubilee High School, Sunaingaiji. You are a student of class IX. It is summer now. Load-shedding has been a usual. fact in your locality. It hampers the daily activities seriously. So, write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining against the frequent load-shedding in your locality. [JB-2022] 18. Suppose, the prices of essential commodities are increasing day by day. It seems that nobody has any control over this situation. The prices are increasing in a free style. Now, write an article for newspaper on this important issue. 19. Imagine, you are Habib/Habiba of Jahapur Union, Kushtia. The main bridge over a canal of your locality has been badly damaged and it has not been repaired fora long time. All the people of your locality specially the old, children and women have to suffer terribly. Now, write an application to the Chairman of your Union Parishad to repair the bridge immediately. Complaint Letter 20. Suppose, you are Karim/Kabita, one of the inhabitants of Dinajpur City Corporation. Recently the roads of your locality have been unusable due to heavy rainfalls and the sewerage drains are being hampered to flow to water. People and the school going students cannot go to their offices, shops, schools and other places. Now, write a letter to the Mayor of your City Corporation complaining about the sufferings of the common people. [CB-2023] 21. Write a letter to the postmaster of Khulna Head Office complaining about irregular delivery of letters in your locality. [SB-2023] 22. Suppose, you have bought some books on general knowledge. But the books are damaged and have printing mistakes. Now, write a letter to the publishing company "Diamond Publishing" complaining against it. [JB-2023] 23. Write a letter of complaint to the suitable authorities against the problem of antisocial activities in your locality. [CtgB-2023] 24. Write a letter to the Chief Operating Officer of Bangladesh Railway complaining about your missing goods. [DB-2022] 25. Write a complaint letter to the Headmaster to take proper steps for out-of-order computers. [RB-2022] 26. Write a letter to the Mayor of Dhaka City Corporation about insufficient water supply. [CB-2022] Notice 27. Suppose, you are the Headmaster of Bangabandhu Secondary School, Safderpur; Kot-chanderpur, Jhenaidah. Your school will remain closed due to summer vacation from 3 June to 19 June. Now, write a notice about it. [MB-2023] 28. The Model Test Routine of your school needs to be published. Now, write a notice. 29. Write a notice as the Headmaster of your school informing the students to collect their SSC Admit Card for the upcoming examination. 30. Suppose the Annual Science Fair will be held in your school. Now write a notice about it asking students to submit their names and project in details. Purchase Order and Response to an Order/Request 31. Suppose you are the teacher of an art school. You want to buy some art supplies for your school. But you do not have much time to visit the shop physically. You want to receive the items by a deliveryman. Now, write a purchase letter to the shop-keeper requesting to send some sports items. 32. Suppose you are an Admin.Executive of a renowned company. You need a catering service to provide lunch for your employees. You want the food delivered directly to your office. Now, write a request letter to the catering requesting them to supply the luncheon. ***33. Suppose you are Alamin Hossain. You want to buy some medical supplies from Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited. You want to receive the products delivered by their representative concerns. Now, write a request letter to the sales manager of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited requesting him to supply. some products. ***34. Suppose you are Arafat Khan. You want to buy some stationeries and books for PBS, Shantinagar, Dhaka. But you do not have much time to visit the purchasing house physically. You want to receive the books by post. Now, write a purchase letter to the manager of the purchasing house requesting to send some stationery goods and books. Response to an Order/Request ***35.Suppose, you are Omar Faruk, the manager of PBS, Shantinagar, Dhaka. You have got a purchase order from Arafat Khan some days before. Now, write a confirmation letter responding to order of Arafat Khan. ***36. Suppose, you are Nahid Hasan, the sales manager of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited. You have got a purchase order from Alamin Hossain some days before. Now, write a confirmation letter responding to an order of Alamin Hossain. Question No.14 Writing Paragraph ***1.Write a paragraph on Dengue Fever. Or How to fight against it and face it. IRB-2020] ***2. Write a paragraph on 'The Padma Multipurpose Bridge'. ***3. Write a paragraph on 'The Life of a Rickshaw Puller'. [CtgB-2023; DB-20171 ***4. Write a paragraph on 'A Winter Morning'. [BB-2023; DjB-203] ***5. Write a paragraph about 'A Street Hawker'. [CB-2,023; SB-2020; DB-2016] ***6. Write a paragraph on 'Importance of Learning English'. [JB-2023] ***7. Write a paragraph on 'A Book Fair' you have visited recently. [SB-2023; RB-2022; RB-2020; DB-2019, 2015; SB,DB, BB-2010; RB-2009; CB-2005; CtgB-2019, 2004] ***8. Write a paragraph on 'Road Accident'/ 'Causes and Effects of Road Accident'. [DB, CB-2020] ***9. Write a paragraph on 'A Book Fair'. [CtgB-2019] ***10. Write a paragraph on 'The Life of a Farmer'. [DjB-2019; SB-2019 & 2015; BB-2019; RB-2017 & 2016; CigB-2015] ***11. Write a paragraph on 'A School Magazine'. [RB-2019; JB-2016; SB-2016] ***12. Write a paragraph on 'A Traffic Jam You Experienced'. [CB-2019] ***13. Write a paragraph on 'A Moonlit Night'. [All Boards-2018] ***14. Write a paragraph about 'A Day Labourer'. [BB 2017] ***15.Write a paragraph on 'A Rainy Day'. [RB-2019 (1st); JB-2015] ***16. Write a paragraph on Food Adulteration'. ***17. Write a paragraph on 'Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone'. ***18. Write a paragraph on 'Uses and Abuses of Facebook'. ***19. Write a paragraph on 'An Ideal Student', Or 'The Qualities and Duties of an Ideal Student'. ***20. Write a paragraph on 'lnternet/Uses and Abuses of Internet'. ***21. Write a paragraph on 'Importance of Reading Newspapers'. Question No. 15 Writing Composition ***1. Newspaper is the mirror of the whole world. It provides us with all sorts of news and views. Write a composition within 250 words on "Importance of Reading Newspapers". [DB-2020,-CtgB-2020,-BB-2020,-RB-2017] ***2.Students are the future leaders of a society. They can contribute to the society not only with their education but also with other services. Write a composition on 'Students and Social Services'. [MB-2020] ***3. Nowadays, people are suffering from various diseases. If they take physical exercise everyday, they can enjoy a sound health. Now, write a composition on "The Importance of Physical Exercise". [CB-2020; SB-2017] ***4. Write a composition on "Satellite TV Channels and Our Young Generation". [RB-2020] ***5. People do many things as their hobby. You, as a student, may have a hobby. Now, write a composition on "Your Favourite Hobby". [DjB-2020; JB-2020; All Boards-2018; CB-2016; BB-2016; CtgB-2015] ***6. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student" within 250 words. [SB-2020; JB-2019 & 2016; DB-2016] ***7. Write a composition about "Your Aim in Life". [DB-2019 & 2015; JB-2017 & 2015; RB-2015; DjB-2015] ***8. Write a composition about "Computer". [CB-2019; CtgB-2016] ***9. Write a composition about "Wonders of Modern Science". [RB-2019, 2016; SB-2019, 2015; DjB-2016] ***10.Write a composition about "A Journey you Have Recently Enjoyed". [DjB-2019; CB-2017; SB-2016; BB-2015] ***11. Write a composition about "The Game You Like Most".'. [CtgB-2019; DjB-2017] ***12.Write a composition about "Tree Plantation". [BB-2019 & 2017] ***13. Write a composition about "The Spring in Bangladesh". [DB-2017; CtgB-2017] ***14. Write a composition on "Your Visit to ,a Historical Place". [CtgB-2011; DjB-2009; SB-2006; CB-2005] ***15. Write a composition about "A Memorable Day in Your Life". [DjB-2010; RR-2005, BB-2005 & 2002; CtgB-2003] ***16. Write a composition about "Population Problem in Bangladesh". ***17. Write a composition about "Your Childhood Memories". ***18. Write a composition about "Climate Change in Bangladesh". ***19. Write a composition on "Science in Everyday Life".

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The pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin Today there are many jobs Yoga is a kind of posture and breathing Zainul Abedin was a Bangladeshi painter Question No- 4-5: Unseen Comprehension (Information Transfer / Writing Summary) 1. A sports club is going race respectively 2. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th ... Ford's Theatre in Washington. 3. Abul Fazal, educationist.... 1983 in Chattogram 4. Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was born ... All India Muslim League. 5. Albert Einstein was one of the...one of the world's most famous scientists. 6. Alessandro Volta was....died in March 1827 7. Alexander Fleming was born in ... in London in 1955. 8. Altaf Mahmud was a the War of Liberation. 9. APJ Abdul Kalam relation. 10. Bangladesh is blessed with.....two decades 11. Begum Rokeya was born in...plunged into deep grief. 12. Begum Sufia Kamal, poet, litterateur, social ... on 20th November 1999. 13. Captain Mohinddin Jahangir was an ... state honour of Birshrestho. 14. Charles Babbage was an English ... London on 18 October 1871. 15. Countries in the world. 16. Dr. Qudrat E Khuda, born in....in 1984 17. Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author ... in Nuhash Palli. 18. In 1912, an American Shipping Company ... It was a terrible scene. 19. Jasimuddin was a famous Bengali poet ... home at Gobindapur. 20. Jibanananda Das was born in a small ... away on October 22, 1954. 21. John Milton was one of the famous ... died on November 8, 1674. 22. Marie Curie was a Polish physicist and chemist 23. Munshi Abdur Rouf was a Lance ... of bravery in Bangladesh. 24. Neil A. Armstrong commanded the Gemini ... August 25, 2012. 25. On 23 June 2018, twelve... rescued in next three days. 26. Once, there was a town named Hamelin....was solved. 27. Rabindranath Tagore was one of the ... Tagore breathed his last. 28. SAARC is a regional.... neighbouring countries 29. Sher-e-Bangla was one of the most ... him with gratitude. 30. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed...BRAC 31. Stephen Hawking is considered using computer....died on 14 March 2018 32. Subhas Chandra Bose.... India in 1940 33. Test Exam 2023: Patuakhali Govt. Girls High School; Ibn Taimiya School and College 34. The Eiffel Tower was named after ... wonders of the world. 35. The great men were born in different ... great respect and gratitude. 36. The Nobel Prize is the world's most ... inventing X-rays. 37. The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose bridge ... and dignity of the country. 38. William Wordsworth was 'a major ... laureate of England. 39. Your hair and every cell in your body ... the suspect is guilty or not. 40. Yuri Gagarin was a Russian.... a plane crash. Extensive List of Unseen Comprehension: 1. Abraham Lincoln was born – Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. 2. Abraham Lincoln was the – at Ford's Theatre in Washington. 3. Abul Fazal, educationist – died on 4 May 1983 in Chattogram. 4. Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq – of the All India Muslim League. 5. Acid rain is a rain consisting – above and below the ground. 6. Albert Einstein was one – received the Nobel Prize in Physics. 7. Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist – in 1955 in Princeton. 8. Alessandro Volta was a famous Italian – he died in March, 1827. 9. Alexander Fleming was born in – heart failure in London in 1955. 10. All of you have heard – Rabindranath Tagore breathed his last. 11. Altaf Mahmud was a musician – and the War of Liberation. 12. APJ Abdul Kalam was born – on 27 July 2015, aged 83. 13. Bangladesh is blessed – forest in the last two decades. 14. Begum Rokeya was born in 1880 – plunged into deep grief. 15. Begum Sufia Kamal, poet, – on 20th November 1999. 16. Born at Maurail village in Brahmanbaria – Friday night in his 83. 17. Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was – state honour of Birshrestha. 18. Charles Babbage was an English – London on 18 October 1871. 19. Christopher Columbus was an – and new people to rule. 20. Coronavirus spreads through close – soap and water may help. 21. COVID-19 is caused by the – hands before washing them. 22. Dhaka is a very ancient and – our War of Liberation in 1971. 23. Dr. Muhammad Qudrat-E-Khuda, – 'Dibas Puroskar' in 1984. 24. Human trafficking involves – even in highly public settings. 25. Humayun Ahmed was a teacher – was buried in Nuhash Palli. 26. In 1820, a baby girl was – became a heroine to British people. 27. In 1912, an American Shipping – It was a terrible scene. 28. Interpol is the International Criminal – given a new constitution. 29. Jagadish Chandra Bose was born – contributions and achievements. 30. Jasimuddin was a famous – ancestral home at Gobindapur. 31. Jibanananda Das was born in a – away on October 22, 1954. 32. John Milton was a great – literature died in 1674. 33. John Milton was one of the – on November 8, 1674. 34. Louis Pasteur was a French – 28, 1895 at the age of 72. 35. Mammals are animals with fur and – eat tiny shrimps called krill. 36. Marconi was an Italian inventor – He died in 1937. 37. Marie Curie was a Polish physicist – 4 July 1934 from leukaemia. 38. Matiur Rahman was a Flight Lieutenant – award for his brave actions. 39. More than 45 ethnic groups live – 'Doljatra', Holi festival, etc. 40. Mother Teresa is a dedicated – 1997 at the age of 87. 41. Mount Everest is the highest mountain – honour of world heroes. 42. Munshi Abdur Rouf was – recognition of bravery in Bangladesh. 43. Neil A. Armstrong commanded – died on August 25, 2012. 44. Neil Armstrong was the first – fired off the surface of the moon. 45. Nelson Mandela was born in – 2013 following a lung illness. 46. Nobel Prizes are awarded every – money was 40,000 dollars. 47. On 23 June 2018, twelve Thai – rescued in next three days. 48. P.B. Shelley was born on – of thirty by a boat capsize. 49. Rabindranath Tagore – Rabindranath Tagore breathed his last. 50. SAARC is a regional organization – the neighbouring countries. 51. Shamsur Rahman, a poet deeply – 17 August 2006 in Dhaka. 52. Sher-e-Bangla was – Bangladesh remembers him with gratitude. 53. Sri Lanka is an Asian – environment and culture nationally. 54. Stephen Hawking is considered – last on 14 March 2018. 55. Subhas Chandra Bose, – escaping from India in 1940. 56. Surja Sen was a revolutionary – "Mother, I bow to thee." 57. The ancient Bengal saw a number – introduced during his time. 58. The Eiffel Tower was named – of the wonders of the world. 59. The first President – Mount Vernon, Virginia in December 1799. 60. The great men were born in – with great respect and gratitude. 61. The Nobel Prize is the world's – 1901 for his inventing X-rays. 62. The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose – and dignity of the country. 63. The Titanic was the largest ship – come to rescue the passengers. 64. The World Cup Football tournament – time held in the USA. 65. William Blake, a poet and artist, – died at his sixty-ninth year. 66. William Wordsworth was a major – poet laureate of England. 67. William Wordsworth was born – He died there on 23 April 1850. 68. Winston Churchill was Britain's – came to his state funeral. 69. Your hair and every cell – the suspect is guilty or not. 70. Yuri Gagarin was a Russian pilot – died in 1968 in plane crash. Question No-6 : Matching 1. Bangladesh is blessed with .... railway to the west. 2. Bangladesh lies ... regarding earthquake. 3. Bassanio ... one of silver and one of lead. 4. Bassanio.... three caskets made, one of gold, one of silver and one of lead 5. Democracy means/is precondition of democracy 6. Donation of blood ... a negative message for others. 7. Education means to develop ... to promote human civilization. 8. Education means...and responsibilities 9. E-mail is a wonderful invention ... like telephone. 10. Experiential learning follows ... experiences among themselves. 11. Facebook is an... access to Facebook 12. Friction between teenagers .... which they 13. Hospitality has long .... personal questions 14. ICT means ... communication technology. 15. Independence ... It without struggle. 16. Introverts and extroverts are opposite to remain isolated 17. Morality develops the conscience ... a complete man. 18. Mosquitoes find ... breeding is possible. 19. Now, Digital Bangladesh is ... even staying home. 20. Our Parliament House ... Crescent Lake 21. Patriotism is a great virtue ... of his blood. 22. Price hike has added ... and inflation. 23. Punctuality is a virtue ... gets late in his work. 24. Sonargaon was._ the next Willa] period 25. Substances called acids severely polluted areas. 26. The Bay of Bengal ... to the south of Bangladesh. 27. The function of education ... menace to society. 28. The Japanese.... violation of traffic rules 29. The migration of meritorious in the country and 30. The moon... on poets and artists 31. The present world is becoming ... partner through Internet. 32. The role of women in nation ... any dignity and honour. 33. There are many sea-beach every year 34. Tolerance is not only an ... sweetness and reasonableness. 35. Your friends cannot help ... unless you love them. Question No 7: Re-arranging 1. A corporal in the American War of Independence ... 2. A Rich Man and a Farmer ... 3. Androcles and the Lion ... 4. Aristotle ... 5. Astrologer and the King ... 6. Buddha and a Poor Woman ... 7. Cox's Bazar Railway Station ... 8. Dr. Alexander Fleming and Penicillin ... 9. Jibanananda Das 10. John Keats ... 11. Metro Rail ... 12. Mother Teresa ... 13. Mount Everest ... 14. Napoleon and the Boy 15. Nur Banu 16. Pasteur 17. Penicillin / Dr. Alexander Fleming 18. Shamim / Belal 19. Sheikh Saadi and the Robbers ... 20. Socrates ... 21. Taimur ... 22. The Dog and Two Crows ... 23. The Foolish Donkey 24. The Idle King and the Wise Physician ... 25. The Old Sailor ... 26. Titanic ... 27. Two Friends and a Bear ... 28. William Somerset Maugham ... Question No 8: Answer questions from POEMS Important Poems for SSC 2026 Books Poem by Eleanor Farjeon - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis O Me! O Life! By Walt Whitman - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Solitude By Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Sands Of Dee by Charles Kingsley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Time, You Old Gypsy Man by Ralph Hodgson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Two Mothers Remembered by Joann Snow Duncanson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Question No 9: Answer questions from STORIES Questions for Practice The Merchant of Venice / The Trial -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English1st Paper The Story of an Hour / Mrs. Mallard -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English1st Paper The Merchant of Venice /A Pound of Flesh -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English1st Paper The Merchant of Venice / The Three Caskets -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English1st Paper Mr. Moti - Answering Questions from Stories / Story Questions & Answers / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English First Paper Stories The Story of an Hour / When she abandoned -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English1st Paper The Purple Jar (Part-1) - Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English First Paper The Wheel of Cyclone / The Great Derangement -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English First Paper The Purple Jar (Part-2) -Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English First Paper The Purple Jar (Part-3) - Answering Questions from Stories / Answering Questions from Stories for SSC -2026 / Stories from English For Today, Calss-9-10 / SSC English First Paper Part B-Writing Test Question No- 10 : Completing a Story A Boat Trip to Remember A Fox without a Tail 3. A Journey by Metro Rail 4. A Kind-hearted Boy [RB-2023; JB-2009; DB-2007] 5. A King's Mistake [JB-2024] 6. A Liar Shepherd [RB-2017; BB-2017; DB-2016] 7. A Promise to Keep [BB-2024] A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow 9. A Thirsty Crow [JB-2023; BB-2023; RB-2020; SB-2020; BB-2019 & 2012; SB-2017; CtgB-2016; 2012; DB-2014; CB-2012; JB-2011] 10. An Old Woman Who Told Tales [DB-2024] Ayat's Act of Kindness 12. Ayat's Act of Kindness [DB-2023] 13. Bayazid's Love for His Mother [BB-2016; CB-2015; DjB-2015] 14. Bread Divided by a Cunning Monkey [BB-2020; CtgB-2017; CB-2010; SB-2005] 15. Change of Lot [CB-2024; SB-2023] Dividing by a Cunning Monkey 17. Escaping to Nature: A Boat Trip to Remember [BB-2023] Gias Uddin Azam Shah 19. Grapes are Sour [JB-2017] Hamelin in Germany/The Pied Piper of Hamelin/Consequence of Ungratefulness Honesty and Sense of Responsibility 22. Honesty of a Rickshaw-puller [DB-2024; CB-2020; JB-2016] I was really excited when I first heard about the inauguration of metro rail 24. King Midas: The Golden Touch [RB-2024; CtgB-2020] 25. Life is, After All, an Adventure [JB-2020] 26. Lina's Ready Wit [SB-2019] 27. Liton's Realization [DB-2019] 28. Look Before You Leap [CtgB-2024; All Boards-2018] Lost and Found Lottery Ticket 31. Mr. Rahman's Kindness [DjB-2020] Obsession with Money Once there lived a hare in a forest. He was always proud ... Once upon a time, the house of a rich man was infested ... One day a girl of class five was going to school. Suddenly she saw a wallet One sunny morning a boy of eleven years old was tending cattle 37. Perseverance is the Key to Success [DB-2020; CtgB-2019; RB-2016; DjB-2016] Promise to Keep Ratan's Final Realization Righteousness of a Student Robert Bruce was the King of Scotland. His army ... 42. Safe Bind, Safe Find [MB-2023] 43. Sheikh Saadi's Wit / Tit for Tat [MB-2020; CtgB-2015] 44. Slow but Steady Wins the Race [JB-2019; DB-2017; SB-2016] Sufia/Rafi is a worker of a big garments factory ... 46. The Boy Who Saved the Train [CtgB-2023] 47. The Farmer and the Nobleman [CB-2023] 48. The Greatness of Gias Uddin Azam Shah [RB-2019] The Liar Cowboy/Shepherd 50. The Pied Piper of Hamelin [MB-2024] The Scholar and the Boatman There lived a hare and a tortoise in the same jungle ... 53. Timely Diagnosis and Treatment Can Save Lives 54. Unity is Strength [CB-2017; RB-2015; SB-2015] Who a Contented Man Is 56. Who's to Bell the Cat [DB-2019; SB-2017; JB-2007] 57. You Win Some, You Lose Some [SB-2024] Question 11 – Dialogue Writing Writing Dialogue 1. A dialogue between you and your friend about the benefits of physical exercise. [DB-2024, 2019; CtgB-2024; CB-2015] 2. A dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of tree plantation. [MB-2024; D13-2022; CtgB-2017] 3. A dialogue between you and your brother about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone. [CB-20247 2023;CtgB- 2023; MB-2023; DjB-2023, 2022; SB-2017, 2015] 4. A dialogue between you and your friend about Dengue fever and its remedies. [113-2024; JB-2024; CB-2020] 5. A dialogue between you and your friend emphasizing the importance of games and sports in our life. [DnJB‑ 2024; JB-202Z CB-2019] 6. A dialogue between you and your friend Rahim/Rahima about your future plan of life. [88-2024] 7. A dialogue between you and the librarian of your school about borrowing a book. [S13-2024; 1:0 2016] 8. A dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning computer. [RB-2023; JB-2019 & 2016] 9. A dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning English. [SB-2023; RB-2020] 10. A dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of reading newspaper. [DB-2023; SB-2020; CtgB-2019, CB. RB-2016] 11. A dialogue between you and your friend about the bad effects of smoking [BB-2023, 2016] 12. A dialogue between you and your friend about Digital Bangladesh [SB-2022] 13. A dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accident/the road accidents and how to prevent it [CtgB-2022; DB-2020; D]B-20191 14. A dialogue between you and your friend about the benefits of early rising [CB. RB-2022; MB-2020; All Boards-2018] 15. A dialogue between you and your friend about the merits and demerits of watching television [DjB-2020] 16. A dialogue between you and your friend on how to eradicate/remove the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh [JB, BB-2020J 17. A dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and effects of water pollution [CtgB-2020] 18. A dialogue between you and your friend about the advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life [RB‑ 2019. DB-2016] 19. A dialogue between you and your friend describing the annual prize giving ceremony of your school [BB-2019] 20. A dialogue between you and the Headmaster about making a garden in front of your school [sB-2919] 21. A dialogue between you and your friend about their plan of studies after SSC Examination is over [MB-2022] 22. A dialogue between two friends about their preparation for the SSC Examination [JB-2022; CtgB-2016] 23. A dialogue between two friends about how to develop skills in English language [SB-2019; JB-2017; BB-2009] 24. A dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of education in the development of a nation [DB-2017] a dialogue between you and your doctor about your health problem [BB-2017; RB, CtgB-2008, JB-2007] More Dialogues: 1. Between you and your friend about the importance of learning computer 2. Between you and your friend about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone 3. Between you and your friend about the importance of learning English 4. Between you and your friend about the importance of reading newspaper 5. Between you and your friend about the bad effects of smoking 6. Between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accident 7. Between you and your friend on how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh 8. Between you and your friend about the importance of physical exercise 9. Between you and the Headmaster about making a garden 10. Between you and your friend about the necessity of tree plantation 11. Between you and your friend about the preparation for the SSC Examination 12. Between you and your friend about the importance of early rising 13. Between you and your friend about the importance of games and sports 14. Between you and your friend about the severe impact of dengue fever 15. Between you and your friend about the advantages and disadvantages of city life and village life 16. Between you and your friend about the uses and abuses of Internet 17. About how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh 18. About making a garden in front of school 19. About merits and demerits of watching television 20. About cause and effect of water pollution 21. About merits and demerits/good and bad sides/uses and abuses of using mobile phone/android cell phone/smartphone/merits and demerits of using mobile phone at teenage 22. About the importance/necessity of reading newspaper/reading newspaper daily 23. About bad effects of adopting unfair means/copying in the exam 24. About the importance of games and sports in our life 25. About the dangers of smoking/bad effects of smoking 26. About Internet/the merits and demerits/uses and abuses of Internet/the use of Internet in computer 27. About the benefits of/importance of early rising 28. About illness/physical problems with a doctor 29. About the annual prize-giving ceremony 30. About the importance of tree plantation 31. About aim in life/future plan of life 32. About road/street accidents 33. About how to develop/improve skill in English language 34. About your preparation for the examination 35. About importance of learning English 36. About importance/necessity of learning computer 37. About dengue fever/remedial measures of dengue fever/About the severe impact of dengue fever 38. About the advantages and disadvantages of city and village life/city life and rural life/village life and city life 39. About the importance/benefits of physical exercise 40. About the plan after the exam 41. About borrowing a book 42. About causes and remedies of road accidents/street accidents 43. About Digital Bangladesh 44. About load shedding 45. About the importance of education and the development of Bangladesh Previous Version: SSC Examination-2025 English First Paper Suggestion Seen Passage 1. 21 February is a memorable day 2. 21st February has been observed 3. 26 March, our independence day 4. Can you think of a classroom 5. Countries of the world rely 6. Eid is the main religious 7. Everyone must play a 8. Heritage is what we inherit 9. Humans can neither change 10. In the primitive age communications took 11. India is our closet neighbour 12. Lake Baikal is the deepest and 13. Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer 14. May Day or International Workers Day 15. Meherjan lives in a slum on the 16. Michael Madhusudan Datta 17. Mother Teresa 18. Nepal is one of the most charming 19. Paharpur is an important archeological 20. Pahela Boisakh is the first day 21. Partha Pratim Majumder 22. Pritilata was born in Chittagong 23. Steven Paul Jobs, most popularly 24. The advantage of the Internet technology 25. The French Sculptor Frederic Auguste 26. The pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul 27. Today there are many jobs where you need English 28. ZahirRaihan was one of the most 29. Zainul Abedin Unseen Passage 1. A sports club is going .... race respectively 2. Abraham Lincoln was the in Washington. 3. Albert Einstein was …..Noble Prize Physics 4. Albert Einstein, the greatest......in Princeton 5. Alessandro Volta was March, 1827 6. Alexander Fleming was in London in 1955 7. Altaf Mahmud was a...... the war of liberation 8. APJ Abdul Kalam was born 9. Bangladesh is an independent… 10. Begum Sufla Kamal...... November 1999 11. Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir…….honour of Birsrestho 12. Charles Babbage was an English….on October 1871 13. Dr. Qudrat E Khuda, born in....in 1984 14. Florence Nightingle was 15. George Barnard Shaw died 16. Hazrat Ali (R) was born January 661 17. Humayun Ahmed was Nuhash Palli 18. In 1912, an American Shipping the world 19. Jagadish Chandra Bose 20. Jibanananda was born 1954 21. John Milton was was born on November 8,1674 22. Louis Pasteur was a French at the age of 23. Mammals are animals called krill. 24. Milton was a great literature died. 25. Mominul Islam is a...... development 26. Mother Teresa 27. Mr. Khalilur Rahman, a pleader unexpected departure. 28. Munshi Abdur Rouf was..... in Bangladesh. 29. Neil Armstrong was the first surface of themoon 30. Nelson Mandela 31. Noble Prize 32. Once, there was a town named Hamelin....was solved. 33. P.B. Shelly (1792 1822) and imagery 34. Rabindranath Tagore was 35. Sher e Bangla is….. him with gratitude 36. Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose 37. Sri Lanka is an Asian....culture nationality 38. Stephen Hawking is considered using computer. 39. Stephen Hawking was born Gehrig's disease 40. The Eiffel Tower was named...... of the world 41. The first president of United December 1799 42. The history of Bengal is the 43. The Rohingya people 44. Thomas Alva Edision was 45. Titanic 46. William Blake 47. Your hair and every cell Table 1. A man is…. as a fashion 2. A teacher plays a very…..and ideal nation. 3. Climate change climate 4. Democracy means / is … precondition of democracy. 5. Drug damages 6. Education means 7. Eve teasing has now become subcontinent 8. Friendship is one establish friendship 9. Globalization is now very in poorer countries. 10. Good manner is stage of life 11. Hospitality has personal question 12. Humans , animals and being spoilt 13. Illiteracy retards in this regards 14. inroverts and extroverts are …. to remain isolated. 15. Morality develops of life 16. National flag upholds our …..our glorious existence. 17. Punctuality is a great virtue 18. Satellite television and interne are ….. sides too 19. Substances called acids severely polluted areas. 20. The empowerment of woman…. go forward 21. The Olympic games were….. in athletic contest/into many cities. 22. The role of women in of the world. 23. There are many every year 24. Tolerance is not 25. We cannot ensure peace 26. We should say ‘no’ against corruption Rearranging 1. A thirsty crow 2. Abraham Lincoln 3. An English Poet and His Friend 4. Androcles 5. Androcles and the Lion 6. Bayazid and his ailing mother 7. Buddha and A Poor Woman 8. Dr. Alexander Fleming &Penicillin 9. Dr. Kudrat E Khuda 10. Dying Moment of Socrates Robert Bruce 11. Einstein's simplicity 12. Fox and turtle 13. Hatem Tai 14. Hazrat Omar (R 15. Kazi Nazrul Islam 16. King Lear 17. King Solomon Wife of Socrates 18. Louis Pasteur 19. Mount Everest 20. Napoleon 21. Nelson Mandela 22. Noble Prize 23. Queen Victoria 24. Rabindranath Tagore 25. Seikh Sa’di 26. Sindbad 27. Taimur 28. The Ancient Mariner. 29. The Foolish King and the Wise Man 30. The idle king and the wisephysician 31. The King and the Astrologer 32. Thomas Alva Edison Emperor Akbar 33. Two Friends and a Bear 34. William Somerset Maugham 35. Zainul Abedin Paragraph 1. A Book Fair /A Book Fair you have visited recently.1DB-2019 & 2015; SB, DB, BB-2010; BB-2009; CB-2005; CtgB-2004] 2. A Day Labourer 3. A Railway Station 4. A Rainy Day 5. A Rickshaw Puller 6. A Road /Street Accident 7. A School Library [CtgB-2019] 8. A School Magazine /Your School Magazine 9. A Street Hawker 10. A Tea Stall [SB-2019; DB-2015] 11. A Winter Morning [BB-2019 & 2003; DjB-2015; CB-2014; DjB-2014; DB, SB-2009] 12. Air Pollution 13. Climate Change 14. Deforestation [All boards-2018] 15. Dowry System 16. Early Rising 17. Environment Pollution (air,water)/DB-2019; SB-2016, DB-2019, CB-2016; RB-2016] [DB-2016] 18. Food Adulteration 19. Global Warming 20. Load-shedding CtgB-2016; 2002; 2013-2011; BB-2011, 2003; BB-2010; 2008, 2003, 2001; CB, JB, SB-2007; JB-2003 21. May Day 22. Mobile Phone 23. Our National Flag 24. Price Hike 25. The International Mother Language Day 26. The Life of a Farmer 27. The Padma Bridge 28. The Rohingya Problem 29. Traffic Jam[JB-2015] 30. Tree Plantation. [JB-2019 & 2014; DjB-2016; BB-2016; CtgB-2015; RB-2009,2004; DB­2008] 31. Water Pollution 32. Your School Library [CB-2019 & 2015; R13-2014, 2010; .1B-2009; CtgB-2009; SB‑2008] 33. Your Visit to a Place of Historical Interest Completing Stories 1. A Fox without a Tail: Once there was a clever fox in a jungle [DB-2015] 2. A Friend in need is a Friend Indeed: Once upon a time, there were two friends [RB-2014; CB-2011; DB-2011; BB-2010] 3. A Greedy Farmer : There lived a farmer in a village. He had a wonderful goose 4. A lair cow boy/ Nobody believes a lair SB2017: BB-2017; DB-2016] 5. A Lion and a Mouse: Once a lion was sleeping in a forest [DB- 2013; BB-2013; CtgB-2008] 6. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow: One day a crow stole apiece of meat [JB-2015] 7. A Thirsty Crow :One day a crow became very thirsty [BB-2019 & 2012; SB-2017; CtgB-2016; 2012; DB-2014; CB-2012; JB-2011] 8. An ant and a dove 9. An honest wood cutter [JB-2014; DB-2012; DjB-2012; CB-2011; CtgB-2009] 10. Bayazid’s Devotion to his mother : Bayazid was a small boy his mother was ill. One day, SB‑2016; CB- 015; DjB-2015] 11. Bread Dividing by a Cunning Monkey: Once two rats stole a piece of bread 12. Failures are the pillars of success [CtgB­2019,- RB-2016; DjB-2016] 13. Fire in garment factory [All Boards-2019] 14. Grapes are sour: Once a hungry fox was searching for food ...... [JB-2017] 15. Honesty is the best policy /Honesty of a farmer/a rickshaw puller/ a student[JB-2016] [BB-2015] 16. King Midas : The Golden Touch : Once there was a king called Midas 17. Look before You Leap: Sufia is a worker in a big garments factory 18. Money cannot bring Happiness 19. Perseverance is the Key to Success: Robert Bruce, king of Scotland, fought severalbattles 20. Sheikh Saadi's Wit :The king ofIran used to invite the great poet Sheikh Saadi [CB-2015] 21. Slow and steady wins the Race/ An Hare and a tortoise :There lived a hare and a tortoise in the same jungle [JB-2019; DB-2017; SB-2016] 22. Struggling of a woman 23. The Boy Who Saved the Train: Once a cowboy was grazing cattle by the side of a rail line 24. The cruelty of a mistress with her maid servant 25. The goose that laid gold eggs [DB 2014; BB-2008] 26. The Honest Woodcutter and the Beautiful Fairy: Once there was a.wood cutter. He was very poor 27. The Liar Cowboy / Shephered: Once there was a cowboy/ shepherd in a village ...... 28. The more man gets the more like wants 29. The Ready wit of a school boy / The responsibility of a school boy/A school boy was crossing a road.. [JB‑2009;DB-2007] 30. Truthfulness of Abdul Quadir Zilani (R.): In his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Quadir Zilani (R.) was [CB-2016] 31. Two Rats and the Monkey/ Dividing the Bread [CtgB‑2017; CB-2010; SB-2005] 32. Unity is strength: Once there was an old farmer. He had four sons, They used to quarrel [CB-2017; R8- 2015; SB-2015] 33. Unity is Strength: There are many animals in a forest. There was no unity among them...... 34. Who's to Bell the Cat: Once some mice were having a good time / Once the house of a rich man was infested with rats DB-2019; DjB-2017;JB-2007] Graphs and Charts 1. A pie chart on the percentage of a family household income distributed into different categories. 2. A student's daily life / time spending of various activities daily the comparative selling rate of different kinds of books in ekushey boi mela 3. Choice of profession by different educated people 4. Family’s household income distribution 5. Internet and facebook users 6. Literacy and illiteracy rate 7. Literacy rate of Bangladesh in different years 8. Number of mobile phone users in bangladesh 9. People living under the poverty line 10. Population growth rate of bangladesh 11. Poverty and health care 12. Results of different exams 13. Selling rates of different kinds of books in ekushe boi mela 14. Student’s time spending of various activities 15. The benefits of girl’s education 16. The choice of profession by different educated people 17. The comparative selling rates of four types of book in ekushey boi mela. 18. The export and imports. 19. The importance and uses of using english. 20. The interest of students in different subjects 21. The internet users and telephone users. 22. The internet users in towns and villages from the year 23. The irregularity of a student in attending the classes. 24. The literacy rate of bangladesh in different years 25. The minimum temperature (in celsius) in chattogram and rajshahi 26. The number of people living below the poverty line 27. The number of people using the Internet from the year 28. The number of telephone and mobile phone users in bangladesh 29. The percentage of the number of internet users in towns and villages. 30. The percentages of a family's household income/expenditure distributed into different categories 31. The percentages of books in a school library 32. The population growth rate in bangladesh. 33. The poverty reduction rate of bangladesh. 34. The result of ssc examination of a school. 35. The sources of air pollution in a city 36. The spending time on various activities. 37. The ssc / jsc result of abc high school 38. The yearly imports and exports of a country 39. Types of pastime activities of people in different years / people's changing attitude to pastimes infant mortality rate of bangladesh Most Important Letters/ E-mail 1. A picnic you have enjoyed.[DB-2019; CB-2010 & 2006; djb- 2012; SB- 2012; BB-2008; ctgb-2004; .BB-2004] 2. A street accident 3. About Bangladesh and her people. 4. About Cox' Bazar and inviting him to join you. 5. About how to improve English 6. About your progress of studies. [ctgb-2019; CB-2015] 7. Advising him not to adopt unfair means in the examination. [DB-2003, 2002; BB-2003] 8. Advising him not to mix with bad company and be sincere to his study. 9. Advising him/her to give up smoking. SB-2015 10. Aim in life. [SB-2014] 11. Annual prize giving ceremony of your school. DB-2016; DB-2013; RB-2010; BB-2003; CB-2001; RB-2001] 12. Annual sports day of your school. 13. Attractive tourist spots of Bangladesh. 14. Bangladesh and her people. [CB-2017; SB-2017,2008; BB-2015; DB-2007] 15. Benefits of reading newspaper. [ctgb-2016 2013.BB-2013, 2009] 16. Co-curricular activities of your school. DB-2017, 2008] [RB-2019] 17. Condolence at her/his father's or Mother’s death. [BB-2012, 2007; CB-2003] 18. Congratulating him/her on his/her brilliant success in the exam. RB, ctgb-2015; DB-2013; 1)8-2012; ctgb-2010,2007; SB-2009; BB-2011, 2004; RB-2003, 2008, 2012; CB- 2008, 2012] 19. Describing a historical / new you have visited/ Study tour/ New place 20. Experience during the summer vacation. 21. Foods and the food-habits of the people of Bangladesh. (DB-2009; RB-2007; SB-2006; CB-2005] 22. How to improve in English. [DB-2015; .113-2009; SB-2007] 23. How you have spent your summer vacation. 24. Importance of co-curricular activities in later life. BB-2017] 25. Importance of learning English 26. Importance of physical exercise. [SB-2019; DB-2017; CB-20091 27. Importance of reading newspaper. 28. Importance of taking regular physical exercise. 29. Informing about your preparation for the exam 30. Inviting him to attend the party of your birthday. [DB-2005;113-2012; SB-2003] 31. Inviting him/her to join the marriage ceremony of your sister. [ctgb-2014] 32. Inviting to join a picnic. [RB-2013; JB-2010] 33. Inviting to Spend Summer Vacation 34. Journey that you made. [All Boards-2018] 35. Plan after the SSC examination. [CB 2019. 2016, 2014; djb-2019 & 2009; DB-2019, 2011 & 2006; BB-2019, 2010 & 2006; SB-2016 & 2011, DB-2014 & 2011; RB-2011; ctgb-2008] 36. Preparation for the ensuing SSC Examination. [DB-2016, 2011] 37. Recent visit to a place with your family members. RB-2016 38. Requesting him/her for staying a few days with you during the summer vacation. BB-2016 39. Sharing the experience of the 40. Telling about what you plan/ would like/ intend to do after your SSC Examination 41. Thanking for hospitality 42. Thanking him for the birthday gift. IBB-2017,2014; BB -2017; BB-2010; CB-2002, 2001; ctgb-2001] 43. Thanking him for the hospitality shown to you by him and Other members of his family. [BB-2013; CB, ctgb-2011; S13-2010; RB-2009; DB-2006; BB-2002] 44. To adjust to the new place and food 45. To bother advising him not mix bad company and sincere to study 46. To friend thanking him/her for his/her hospitality.. To friend condoling him on his father's death 47. To younger bother to be sincere and attentive to studies To younger brother about the importance of physical exercise 48. To younger brother about the benefits of computer learning 49. To father/friend about preparation for Test Exam 50. To friend about prize giving ceremony 51. Train journey you have experienced Most Important Dialogues 1. About making a garden. Sb-2019 2. About your preparation for the examination. 3. Advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life. Db-2019; db-2016] 4. Aim in life. Id1b-2017] [cb-2014] 5. An exciting football match About Aim in life 6. Annual prize giving ceremony of your school. /bb-2019] 7. Bad effects of copying in the exam. [bb-2015] 8. Bad effects of deforestation. 9. Bad effects of smoking. [RB-2017; BB-2016] 10. Bad effects of unfair means/ Copying in the exam 11. Being late in attending the class. 12. Benefits of early rising. [all boards-2018; ctgb-2009] 13. Borrowing a book from a library. Bb-2016 14. Causes and remedies of road accident/ the road accidents and how to prevent it. Id1b-2019 15. Computer club in your school. [ctgb-2015] 16. Develop/ improve skill in English language 17. English language. [Db-2017; bb-2009; cb-2008; sb-2019] 18. Environment pollution. 19. Global Warming 20. Good and bad sides of Facebook 21. Good effects of morning walk [db-2015] 22. Health problems, between you and a doctor bb-2017; ctgr-2008; rb-2008; jb-20071 23. How to eradicate illiteracy from our country [cb-2017,2007; ..1b-2015, 4b-2014.8-2009, sb-2008, ctgb-2007] 24. How to improve English. 25. Illness with a doctor Environment pollution 26. Importance of education in the development of a nation [db-2017] 27. Importance of games and sports in our life. Db-2019 28. Importance of 'ICT' education in today's life. 29. Importance of learning computer. Db-2019 & 2016] 30. Importance of learning English. 31. Importance of physical exercise db-20/9, cb-2015] 32. Importance of reading newspaper. [ctgb-2019; cb-2016; rb-2016] 33. Importance of tree plantation 34. Importance/necessity of tree plantation. [ctgb-2017; bb-2007 35. Interesting place in Dhaka 36. Interne/ the merits and demerits / the use of intemet in computer 37. Issuing a transfer certificate. 38. Merits and demerits /good and bad sides/ uses and abuses of using mobile phone 39. Merits and demerits of mobile phone/facebook/internet [sb-2017; sb-2015] 40. Preparation for the ssc examination. [ctgb-2016; rb-2015] 41. Proper use of time and its benefits. 42. Road accidents 43. What to do to do better in the exam. Practice All Questions with Answer

Important Paragraphs for HSC 2026 Paragraphs - Alphabetically ordered ( Click on the topic to get the answer) A Book Fair / Your Visit to a Book Fair / Bangla Academy Book Fair ✬✬✬ A Day Labourer✬✬ A Farmer / The Life of a Farmer✬✬✬ A Good Student You Know / AN IDEAL STUDENT A Good Teacher A LIBRARY /A School Library /A COLLEGE LIBRARY✬✬✬ A Moonlit Night✬✬✬ A Railway Station ✬✬ A Rainy Day / MY EXPERIENCE OF A RAINY DAY ✬✬✬ A Rickshaw Puller✬✬✬ A Road Accident / Street Accidents/ Causes and Effects of Road Accidents ✬✬✬ A School / College Magazine✬✬✬ A Street Beggar A Street Hawker✬✬✬ A Tea Stall✬✬✬ A Village Fair / Visiting A Village Fair ✬✬✬ A Winter Morning ✬✬ Air Pollution✬✬ Artificial Intelligence /AI/AI and its Impacts Annual Cultural Function / Program of Your School / College Annual Sports Day of Your School /College Bangladesh : My Country / MY COUNTRY ✬ ✬ Banning of Polythene Bags ✬ Causes of Failure in English and their Remedies / Causes of Students’ Failure in English ✬✬ City Life / Town Life /City Life vs. Village Life / City Life and Rural Life ✬✬✬ Climate Change / Causes and Effects of Climate Change ✬✬ College Campus Corruption In Bangladesh And How To Remove It Cyberbullying And Its Causes And Effects On Young Generation Deforestation ✬✬✬ Dengue Fever Differences Between Bangladeshi and Western Music / Bangladeshi Music / Western Music Drug Addiction / The Curse of Drug Addiction ✬✬✬ DNG B 2022 CB 2016 CB 2017 Dowry System ✬✬✬ Dnj B 2012 RB 2009 JB 2003 RB 2013 BB 2019 E – Learning Eating Habits Of The Rural And Urban People Of Bangladesh Early Rising /Benefits of Early Rising ✬✬✬ Early Marriage / Premature Marriage ✬ Entertainment in Different Parts of Bangladesh / Entertainment in Rural and Urban Areas of Bangladesh Eve–Teasing DB 2011 CB 2012 Environment Pollution / The Environmental Pollution in Bangladesh ✬✬✬ Family Life And Hostel Life Fast Food and Home-cooked / Fast Food vs Home-made Food Female Education / The Importance Of Female Education/ Girls’ Education Food Adulteration✬ ✬ ✬ Global Warming ✬ Globalisation /Globalization/Globalization and Modern Technology ✬✬✬ GRAMEEN BANK ✬✬ The Greenhouse Effect Importance of Learning English /Necessity of Learning English✬✬✬ Independence Day / 26th March International Mother Language Day / THE SHAHEED DAY/ The 21st February ✬✬ Internet / Uses and Abuses of Internet ✬✬✬ Junk Food/ Home-cooked Food/ Bad Effects of Eating Junk Food Life Before And After Digitalization In Bangladesh Life In The Past And Life In The Present Time Life Of Youths Before And After Getting Used To A Social Networkhow To Learn English / How To Have A Good Command In English Load Shedding ✬✬✬ MAY DAY Metro Rail / Dhaka Metro Rail Metro Rail Vs Traditional Bus Mobile Phone / The Uses And Abuses Of Mobile Phone ✬✬ Mobile Phone / The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone✬✬ Moral Values / Moral Degradation Of The Young Generation ✬✬ My Childhood / My Childhood Memories My Favourite Teacher / The Teacher I Like Best CB 2023 My Visit To The Shat Gombuj Mosque My Visit To A Place Of Historical Interest Nuclear family / Comparing and Contrasting Nuclear Family and Extended Family Natural Calamities / Natural Calamities of Bangladesh ✬ ✬ NOISE POLLUTION Online Classes / On-Campus Class And Online Class / Online Vs Offline Or Traditional Class / Online Education Programme ✬✬✬ Our College / School Common Room ✬ Our National Flag ✬ Pahela Baishakh / Baishakhi Mela / My Visit to Baishakhi Mela PASTIMES /LEISURE POLLUTION Price-Hike / Causes of Price Hike ✬✬✬ PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF MY COLLEGE / THE PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF YOUR SCHOOL Rohingya Repatriation / Crisis Social Media (Networks) / Facebook / The Impact of Facebook on the Young Generation / The Effects of social media on Mental Health /The Impact of Facebook on Teenager ✬✬✬ School Life And College Life Smartphones ✬ SOUND POLLUTION Technical Education And General Education The Greenhouse Effect The Padma Bridge / The Importance Of The Padma Bridge The Uses and Abuses Of Satellite Channels/ Satellite TV Channels ✬✬ The Utility (Importance) Of Sports And Games / The Importance Of Games And Sports / My Favourite Game/Sports / The Game I Like Most JB 2005, RB 2024 The Victory Day / 16 December / The Last Victory Day I Celebrated Trade Fair / AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR/ My Visit To An International Trade Fair Traffic Jam ✬✬✬ Tree Plantation / The Usefulness of Trees ✬✬✬ Unemployment Problem In Bangladesh / Problems And Prospects Of Employment Visit to A Place of Historical Interest Visiting A Village Fair Water Pollution ✬✬✬ World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh Your Favourite TV Program / The TV Programme I Enjoy Most Extensive List Paragraph / Composition / Essay - Alphabetically ordered Paragraph / Composition / Essay - Alphabetically ordered A Balanced Diet A Birthday Party I Enjoyed A Book Fair / Your Visit To A Book Fair / Bangla Academy Book Fair A Bridal Party A Bus Stand A College And A University A College Canteen A Day In The Life Of A Teacher A Day Labourer A Farewell Function A Farmer /Life Of A Farmer A Film / Movie I Have Recently Enjoyed / Your Favourite Movie A Fisherman / Fishes And Fishermen Of Bangladesh A Good Citizen A Good Student You Know / An Ideal Student A Good Teacher A Hartal Day A Hawker A Hawker A Jounry By Train A Journey By Boat / A Boat Journey You Have Enjoyed A Journey By Launch A Journey By Plane (Air) / My First Flight A Library /A School Library /A College Library A Memorable Day In My Life / An Occasion I Remember A Moonlit Night A Morning Walk A Picnic I Have Enjoyed Recently A Railway Station A Rainy Day / My Experience Of A Rainy Day A Rickshaw Puller A Road Accident / Street Accidents/ Causes And Effects Of Road Accidents A School / College Magazine A Science Fair /A Science Fair I Have Visited A Society I Dream Of A Street Beggar A Street Beggar A Street Hawker A Tea Stall A Traffic Police A Village Doctor A Village Market A Wedding Ceremony I Enjoyed/ Attended A Winter Morning A Zoo / My Visit To A Zoo A Journey By Bus Artificial Intelligence / AI / AI and its Impacts Accommodation Problems In Dhaka City Acid Rain Acid Violence Acid Violence​ Adolescence Adopting Unfair Means In The Examination Adult Literacy Afforestation Agriculture In Bangladesh Air Pollution An Earthquake An Exciting Cricket Match I Have Witnessed An Exciting Football Match I Have Witnesse Ancient Age And Modern Age Annual Cultural Function / Program Of Your School / College Annual Sports Day Of Your School /College Arranging Books In A Library Arsenic Pollution / Arsenicosis Bangabandhu Satellite Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Bangladesh : My Country / My Country Bangladeshi Culture Banning Of Polybags Banning Of Polythene Bags Basic Human Rights Birds Of Bangladesh Brain Drain Campus Violence Causes Of Failure In English And Their Remedies / Causes Of Students’ Failure In English Celebration Of 15th Birthday / My Last Birthday Party Child Labour Child Trafficking City Life / Town Life /City Life Vs. Village Life / City Life And Rural Life Climate Change / Causes And Effects Of Climate Change College Campus Compulsory Primary Education Computer / Importance Of Computer Education Corona Virus /Covid-19 Corporal Punishment / The Impact Of Corporal Punishment On Students Corruption In Bangladesh And How To Remove It Courtesy In The Perspective Of Bangladesh And Other Countries​ Courtesy In The Perspective Of Bangladesh And The Perspective Of The Western World Craftwork Cricket And Football Cyber Café Cyberbullying And Its Causes And Effects On Young Generation Cyclone / A Natural Disaster I Have Experienced Danger Of Smoking /Bad Effects Of Smoking/ Smoking Is A Bad Habit Debating Deforestation Democracy Democracy And Autocracy Dengue Fever Diaspora Differences Between Bangladeshi and Western Music / Bangladeshi Music / Western Music Digital Bangladesh Dignity Of Labour Discipline Dowry System Dream Drug Addiction / The Curse Of Drug Addiction Duty Towards Elderly Persons Duty Towards Parents E – Learning Early Marriage / Premature Marriage Early Rising /Benefits Of Early Rising Eating Habits Of The Rural And Urban People Of Bangladesh Eid Festival / Eid-Ul-Fitr E-Learning E-Mail Employment Of Women / Women’s Role From Past To Present In Bangladesh Empowering Women In Bangladesh / Women’s Empowerment In Bangladesh Entertainment in Different Parts of Bangladesh / Entertainment in Rural and Urban Areas of Bangladesh Environment Pollution / The Environmental Pollution In Bangladesh Etiquette And Manners Eve–Teasing Exam Fitness / Strategies Extracurricular Activities / The Importance Of Extra-Curricular Activities / Extra-Curricular Activities In Your School Family Life And Hostel LifeFast Food and Home-cooked / Fast Food vs Home-made Food Female Education / The Importance Of Female Education/ Girls’ Education Festivals Of Bangladesh / Our National Festivals First Day At School Floods /A Flood I Have Witnessed / Floods In Bangladesh / Flowers Of Bangladesh Folk Music Food Adulteration Food Habits Prevailing In The Urban And Rural Areas Food Problem In Bangladesh Fruits Of Bangladesh Gender Discrimination / Disparity Global Warming Globalisation /Globalization Good Manners Grameen Bank Housing In Bangladesh How To Arrange A Picnic How To Keep Fit How To Open A Bank Account How To Publish A College Magazine How To Write Answers In The Answer Scripts If I Were A Millionaire If I Were The Prime Minister Of Bangladesh / If I Were The Home Minister Of Bangladesh If I Win A Lottery Illiteracy Importance Of Education Importance Of Learning English /Necessity Of Learning English (Paragraph / Composition / Essay On ) Importance Of Radio / The Radio Independence Day / 26th March Influence Of Western Culture / The Impact Of Western Culture / Open Air Culture/ Western Culture Information Technology International Mother Language Day / The Shaheed Day/ The 21st February Internet / Uses And Abuses Of Internet Junk Food/ Home-Cooked Food/ Bad Effects Of Eating Junk Food Life Before And After Digitalization In Bangladesh Life In The Past And Life In The Present Time Life Of Youths Before And After Getting Used To A Social Networkhow To Learn English / How To Have A Good Command In English Load Shedding Mass Education May Day Metro Rail / Dhaka Metro Rail Metro Rail Vs Traditional Bus Mobile Phone / The Uses And Abuses Of Mobile Phone Modern Technology Money And Happiness Moral Values / Moral Degradation Of The Young Generation Mujib Borsho My Aim In Life / My Future Plan Of Life /Choice Of Career/Your Ambition In Life My Best Friend / My Intimate Friend My Childhood / My Childhood Memories My Class Teacher My Daily Activities /My Daily Life/ My Daily Routine My Experience Of A Stormy Night My Family My Favorite Sportsman My Favourite Bangladeshi Food My Favourite Game / My Favourite Sport My Favourite Hobby / Your Hobby My Favourite Person /My Favourite Personality /The Person I Admire Most My Favourite Poet / Author My Favourite Season/ The Season I Like Most/ Seasons Of Bangladesh /Spring In Bangladesh /Spring In Bangladesh My Favourite Sport Western music My First Day At College My First Visit To Dhaka / A Trip To Dhaka My Garden My Home My Idea About Leisure My Last Day At School My Likings And Dislikings My Native Village / The Village I Live In My Neighbours/ My Next Door Neighbour My Own Profile My Parents /Obedience To Parents My Pet Animal My Visit To The Shat Gombuj Mosque National Local Game Of Bangladesh / Games And Sports Of Bangladesh Natural Beauties Of Bangladesh Natural Calamities / Natural Calamities Of Bangladesh Newspaper/ Newspaper Reading /Reading Newspaper Noise Pollution Nuclear family / Comparing and Contrasting Nuclear Family and Extended Family Olympic Games Online Classes / On-Campus Class And Online Class / Online Vs Offline Or Traditional Class / Online Education Programme science And Religion Our College / School Common Room Our National Flag Our School Over-Population /The Curse Of Over-Population / Population Problems In Bangladesh Pahela Baishakh / Baishakhi Mela / My Visit To Baishakhi Mela Paper Pastimes /Leisure Patriotism Perseverance Physical Exercise Pollution Power Of Media: Mass Media And Politics Present Life Is Better Than The Life Of 30 Years Ago Preserving Good Health / Health Is Wealth Presidential Government And Parliamentary Government Price-Hike / Causes Of Price Hike Private Coaching / Private Tutorship Private University And Public University Prize Giving Ceremony Of My College / The Prize Giving Ceremony Of Your School Problems Of Higher Education In Bangladesh Problems Of Roads In Bangladesh Punctuality Recalling School Days / School Life Recycling Rice Rivers Of Bangladesh Road Communication In Bangladesh Rohingya Repatriation / Crisis Role Of Media School Life And College Life Self-Employment Sidr Smart Bangladesh Social Media (Networks) / Facebook / The Impact Of Facebook On The Young Generation / The Effects Of Social Media On Mental Health /The Impact Of Facebook On Teenager Sound Pollution Street Children Street Children / Tokai Strike Students And Social Service / Duties Of Students / Student Life Superstition Tea / A Popular Drink Technical Education And General Education Television/ My Favourite Television Programme The Blessings / Wonders Of Science / The Value Of Science In Everyday Life/ The Triumph Of Science / The Advancement Of Science In Modern Age The Communication System In Bangladesh The Effects Of Frequent Change Of The Syllabus The Greenhouse Effect The Happiest Day In My Life The Historic 7th March Speech The House I Live In The Importance / Utility Of Information Technology The Importance Of Games And Sports/ The Utility (Importance) Of Sports And Games / My Favourite Game / Sports / The Game I Like Most The International Day Of The Elderly The International Women’s Day The Liberation War The Life Of A Garment Worker / Garment Workers / Garments Industries In Bangladesh The Most Interesting Person I Have Ever Met The National Days Of Bangladesh The National Memorial / My Visit To The National Memorial The Night Before Examination The Padma Bridge / The Importance Of The Padma Bridge The Postman The Proper Use Of Time / The Value Of Time The Rainy Season The Rural Development In Bangladesh The Sangsad Bhaban The Shat Gambuj Mosque The Times Before And After The Introduction Of Internet The Uses And Abuses Of Satellite Channels/ Satellite Tv Channels The Utility (Importance) Of Sports And Games / The Importance Of Games And Sports / My Favourite Game/Sports / The Game I Like Most The Victory Day / 16 December / The Last Victory Day I Celebrated The Wild Animal I Like Best Trade Fair / An International Trade Fair/ My Visit To An International Trade Fair Traffic Jam Travelling / The Importance Of Travelling Tree Plantation / The Usefulness Of Trees Tribals Of Bangladesh Truthfulness Unemployment Problem In Bangladesh / Problems And Prospects Of Employment My Visit To A Place Of Historical Interest Visiting A Village Fair Waste Management Water Pollution What I Will Do After My Ssc / Hsc Examination What You Would Do If You Got Aladdin’s Magic Lamp At Your Hand Women’s Contributions To The Development Of Our Country / Role Of Women World Heritage Sites In Bangladesh Your Favourite Book/ A Book That Is Favourite To Me Your Favourite Tv Program / The Tv Programme I Enjoy Most Your Mother

Important Paragraphs for SSC 2027 Paragraphs - Alphabetically ordered A Book Fair / Your Visit to a Book Fair / Bangla Academy Book Fair ✬✬✬ A Day Labourer✬✬ A Farmer / The Life of a Farmer✬✬✬ A Good Student You Know / AN IDEAL STUDENT A Good Teacher A LIBRARY /A School Library /A COLLEGE LIBRARY✬✬✬ A Moonlit Night✬✬✬ A Railway Station ✬✬ A Rainy Day / MY EXPERIENCE OF A RAINY DAY ✬✬✬ A Rickshaw Puller✬✬✬ A Road Accident / Street Accidents/ Causes and Effects of Road Accidents ✬✬✬ A School / College Magazine✬✬✬ A Street Beggar A Street Hawker✬✬✬ A Tea Stall✬✬✬ A Village Fair / Visiting A Village Fair ✬✬✬ A Winter Morning ✬✬ Air Pollution✬✬ Annual Cultural Function / Program of Your School / College Annual Sports Day of Your School /College Bangladesh : My Country / MY COUNTRY Banning of Polythene Bags ✬ Causes of Failure in English and their Remedies / Causes of Students’ Failure in English City Life / Town Life /City Life vs. Village Life / City Life and Rural Life Climate Change / Causes and Effects of Climate Change ✬✬ Deforestation ✬✬✬ Dengue Fever Drug Addiction / The Curse of Drug Addiction ✬ Dowry System ✬✬ E – Learning Early Rising /Benefits of Early Rising ✬✬✬ Environment Pollution / The Environmental Pollution in Bangladesh ✬✬✬ Food Adulteration✬ Global Warming ✬ Globalisation /Globalization GRAMEEN BANK ✬✬ Importance of Learning English /Necessity of Learning English✬✬✬ Independence Day / 26th March International Mother Language Day / THE SHAHEED DAY/ The 21st February Internet / Uses and Abuses of Internet ✬✬ Junk Food/ Home-cooked Food/ Bad Effects of Eating Junk Food Load Shedding ✬✬✬ MAY DAY Mobile Phone / The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone✬✬ Natural Calamities / Natural Calamities of Bangladesh NOISE POLLUTION Our College / School Common Room Our National Flag ✬✬✬ OUR School Pahela Baishakh / Baishakhi Mela / My Visit to Baishakhi Mela PASTIMES /LEISURE POLLUTION Price-Hike / Causes of Price Hike ✬✬ PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF MY COLLEGE / THE PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF YOUR SCHOOL Rohingya Repatriation / Crisis Social Media (Networks) / Facebook / The Impact of Facebook on the Young ✬✬ Generation / The Effects of social media on Mental Health /The Impact of Facebook on Teenager Smartphones ✬ SOUND POLLUTION The Greenhouse Effect The Uses and Abuses Of Satellite Channels/ Satellite TV Channels The Victory Day / 16 December / The Last Victory Day I Celebrated Trade Fair / AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR/ My Visit To An International Trade Fair Traffic Jam ✬✬✬ Tree Plantation / The Usefulness of Trees ✬✬✬ Visit to A Place of Historical Interest Visiting A Village Fair Water Pollution ✬✬✬ World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh Your Favourite TV Program / The TV Programme I Enjoy Most Extensive List Paragraph / Composition / Essay - Alphabetically ordered A Balanced Diet A Birthday Party I Enjoyed A Book Fair / Your Visit to a Book Fair / Bangla Academy Book Fair A Bridal Party A bus Stand A College and A University A COLLEGE CANTEEN A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEACHER A Day Labourer A FAREWELL FUNCTION A Farmer /Life of a Farmer A FILM / MOVIE I HAVE RECENTLY ENJOYED / YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE A Fisherman / FISHES AND FISHERMEN OF BANGLADESH A GOOD CITIZEN A Good Student You Know / AN IDEAL STUDENT A Good Teacher A Hartal Day A HAWKER A HAWKER A JOUNRY BY TRAIN A JOURNEY BY BOAT / A BOAT JOURNEY YOU HAVE ENJOYED A JOURNEY BY LAUNCH A JOURNEY BY PLANE (AIR) / MY FIRST FLIGHT A LIBRARY /A School Library /A COLLEGE LIBRARY A MEMORABLE DAY IN MY LIFE / AN OCCASION I REMEMBER A Moonlit Night A Morning Walk A PICNIC I HAVE ENJOYED RECENTLY A Railway Station A Rainy Day / MY EXPERIENCE OF A RAINY DAY A Rickshaw Puller A Road Accident / Street Accidents/ Causes and Effects of Road Accidents A School / College Magazine A Science Fair /A SCIENCE FAIR I HAVE VISITED A Society I Dream of A STREET BEGGAR A Street Beggar A Street Hawker A Tea Stall A Traffic Police A Village Doctor A VILLAGE MARKET A Wedding Ceremony I Enjoyed/ Attended A Winter Morning ( Paragraph / Composition / Essay ) A ZOO / My Visit to a Zoo A JOURNEY BY BUS Accommodation Problems in Dhaka City Acid Rain Acid Violence Acid Violence​ (Paragraph / Composition / Essay on ) Adolescence Adopting unfair means in the examination Adult Literacy Afforestation AGRICULTURE IN BANGLADESH Air Pollution An Earthquake AN EXCITING CRICKET MATCH I HAVE WITNESSED AN EXCITING FOOTBALL MATCH I HAVE WITNESSE Ancient Age and Modern Age Annual Cultural Function / Program of Your School / College Annual Sports Day of Your School /College Arranging books in a library Arsenic Pollution / ARSENICOSIS Bangabandhu Satellite Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Bangladesh : My Country / MY COUNTRY Bangladeshi Culture BANNING OF POLYBAGS Banning of Polythene Bags Basic Human Rights BIRDS OF BANGLADESH Brain Drain Campus Violence Causes of Failure in English and their Remedies / Causes of Students’ Failure in English Celebration Of 15th Birthday / My Last Birthday Party Child Labour Child Trafficking City Life / Town Life /City Life vs. Village Life / City Life and Rural Life Climate Change / Causes and Effects of Climate Change College Campus Compulsory Primary Education Computer / IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION ( Paragraph / Composition / Essay ) Corona Virus /COVID-19 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT / The Impact of Corporal Punishment on Students Corruption in Bangladesh and How to Remove It Courtesy in the perspective of Bangladesh and other countries​ Courtesy in the Perspective of Bangladesh and the Perspective of the Western World Craftwork Cricket and Football Cyber Café Cyberbullying and its causes and effects on Young Generation Cyclone / A Natural Disaster I have Experienced DANGER OF SMOKING /BAD EFFECTS OF SMOKING/ SMOKING IS A BAD HABIT DEBATING Deforestation Democracy Democracy and Autocracy Dengue Fever Diaspora Digital Bangladesh Dignity of Labour Discipline Dowry System Dream Drug Addiction / The Curse of Drug Addiction DUTY TOWARDS ELDERLY PERSONS DUTY TOWARDS PARENTS E – Learning Early Marriage Early Rising /Benefits of Early Rising Eating Habits of the Rural and Urban People of Bangladesh EID FESTIVAL / Eid-ul-Fitr E-learning E-mail Employment of Women / Women’s Role from Past to Present in Bangladesh Empowering Women in Bangladesh / Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh Entertainment in Different Parts of Bangladesh Environment Pollution / The Environmental Pollution in Bangladesh Etiquette and Manners Eve–Teasing Exam Fitness / Strategies Extracurricular Activities / The Importance of Extra-Curricular Activities / Extra-Curricular Activities in Your School Family Life and Hostel Life Female Education / The Importance of Female Education/ GIRLS’ EDUCATION FESTIVALS OF BANGLADESH / Our National Festivals FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL Floods /A flood I have witnessed / Floods in Bangladesh / FLOWERS OF BANGLADESH Folk Music Food Adulteration Food Habits Prevailing in the Urban and Rural Areas FOOD PROBLEM IN BANGLADESH FRUITS OF BANGLADESH Gender Discrimination / Disparity Global Warming Globalisation /Globalization GOOD MANNERS GRAMEEN BANK HOUSING IN BANGLADESH How to Arrange a Picnic HOW TO KEEP FIT How to Open a Bank Account How to Publish a College Magazine HOW TO WRITE ANSWERS IN THE ANSWER SCRIPTS IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE IF I WERE THE PRIME MINISTER OF BANGLADESH / IF I WERE THE HOME MINISTER OF BANGLADESH If I Win a Lottery Illiteracy Importance of Education Importance of Learning English /Necessity of Learning English (Paragraph / Composition / Essay on ) IMPORTANCE OF RADIO / THE RADIO Independence Day / 26th March INFLUENCE OF WESTERN CULTURE / The Impact of Western Culture / OPEN AIR CULTURE/ WESTERN CULTURE Information Technology International Mother Language Day / THE SHAHEED DAY/ The 21st February Internet / Uses and Abuses of Internet Junk Food/ Home-cooked Food/ Bad Effects of Eating Junk Food Life before and after Digitalization in Bangladesh Life in the Past and Life in the Present Time Life of Youths Before and After Getting Used to a Social NetworkHow to Learn English / How to Have a Good Command in English Load Shedding MASS EDUCATION MAY DAY Metro Rail / Dhaka Metro Rail Metro Rail vs Traditional Bus Mobile Phone / The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone Modern Technology Money and Happiness Moral Values / Moral Degradation of the Young Generation Mujib Borsho MY AIM IN LIFE / My Future Plan of Life /CHOICE OF CAREER/Your Ambition in Life My Best Friend / MY INTIMATE FRIEND My Childhood / My Childhood Memories My Class Teacher MY DAILY ACTIVITIES /MY DAILY LIFE/ My Daily Routine MY EXPERIENCE OF A STORMY NIGHT MY FAMILY My Favorite Sportsman MY FAVOURITE BANGLADESHI FOOD MY FAVOURITE GAME / MY FAVOURITE SPORT MY FAVOURITE HOBBY / YOUR HOBBY MY FAVOURITE PERSON /MY FAVOURITE PERSONALITY /THE PERSON I ADMIRE MOST My Favourite Poet / Author My Favourite Season/ The Season I Like Most/ Seasons of Bangladesh /SPRING IN BANGLADESH /SPRING IN BANGLADESH MY FAVOURITE SPORT My Favourite Teacher / The Teacher I like Best My First Day at College My First Visit to Dhaka / A TRIP TO DHAKA MY GARDEN MY HOME My Idea About Leisure MY LAST DAY AT SCHOOL MY LIKINGS AND DISLIKINGS MY NATIVE VILLAGE / THE VILLAGE I LIVE IN MY NEIGHBOURS/ MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR MY OWN PROFILE My Parents /OBEDIENCE TO PARENTS MY PET ANIMAL My Visit to the Shat Gombuj Mosque NATIONAL LOCAL GAME OF BANGLADESH / GAMES AND SPORTS OF BANGLADESH Natural Beauties of Bangladesh Natural Calamities / Natural Calamities of Bangladesh NEWSPAPER/ NEWSPAPER READING /READING NEWSPAPER NOISE POLLUTION Nuclear family Olympic Games Online Classes / On-campus Class and Online Class / Online vs Offline or Traditional Class / Online Education ProgrammeScience and Religion Our College / School Common Room Our National Flag OUR School Over-Population /The Curse of Over-Population / Population Problems in Bangladesh Pahela Baishakh / Baishakhi Mela / My Visit to Baishakhi Mela PAPER PASTIMES /LEISURE Patriotism PERSEVERANCE Physical exercise POLLUTION Power of Media: Mass Media and Politics Present Life Is Better Than the Life of 30 Years Ago Preserving Good Health / HEALTH IS WEALTH Presidential Government and Parliamentary Government Price-Hike / Causes of Price Hike PRIVATE COACHING / PRIVATE TUTORSHIP Private University and Public University PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF MY COLLEGE / THE PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF YOUR SCHOOL Problems of Higher Education in Bangladesh PROBLEMS OF ROADS IN BANGLADESH PUNCTUALITY Recalling School Days / School Life RECYCLING RICE Rivers of Bangladesh ROAD COMMUNICATION IN BANGLADESH Rohingya Repatriation / Crisis Role of media School Life and College Life Self-employment Sidr Smart Bangladesh Social Media (Networks) / Facebook / The Impact of Facebook on the Young Generation / The Effects of social media on Mental Health /The Impact of Facebook on Teenager SOUND POLLUTION STREET CHILDREN Street Children / Tokai STRIKE STUDENTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE / Duties of Students / Student Life Superstition TEA / A POPULAR DRINK Technical Education and General Education Television/ My Favourite Television Programme THE BLESSINGS / WONDERS OF SCIENCE / THE VALUE OF SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE/ THE TRIUMPH OF SCIENCE / The Advancement of Science in Modern Age The communication system in Bangladesh THE EFFECTS OF FREQUENT CHANGE OF THE SYLLABUS The Greenhouse Effect The Happiest Day In My Life The Historic 7th March Speech THE HOUSE I LIVE IN THE IMPORTANCE / UTILITY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Importance of Games and Sports/ The Utility (Importance) of Sports and Games / My Favourite Game / Sports / The Game I Like Most THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE ELDERLY THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY THE LIBERATION WAR THE LIFE OF A GARMENT WORKER / GARMENT WORKERS / Garments Industries in Bangladesh THE MOST INTERESTING PERSON I HAVE EVER MET THE NATIONAL DAYS OF BANGLADESH THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL / My Visit to the National Memorial THE NIGHT BEFORE EXAMINATION The Padma Bridge / The Importance of the Padma Bridge The Postman THE PROPER USE OF TIME / The Value of Time THE RAINY SEASON THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN BANGLADESH The Sangsad Bhaban THE SHAT GAMBUJ MOSQUE The Times before and after the Introduction of Internet The Uses and Abuses Of Satellite Channels/ Satellite TV Channels The Utility (Importance) of Sports and Games / THE IMPORTANCE OF GAMES AND SPORTS / My Favourite Game/Sports / The Game I Like Most The Victory Day / 16 December / The Last Victory Day I Celebrated THE WILD ANIMAL I LIKE BEST Trade Fair / AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR/ My Visit To An International Trade Fair Traffic Jam TRAVELLING / THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVELLING Tree Plantation / The Usefulness of Trees TRIBALS OF BANGLADESH TRUTHFULNESS Unemployment Problem in Bangladesh / Problems and Prospects of Employment Visit to A Place of Historical Interest Visiting A Village Fair Waste Management Water Pollution WHAT I WILL DO AFTER MY SSC / HSC EXAMINATION What You Would Do If You Got Aladdin’s Magic Lamp At Your Hand WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COUNTRY / Role of Women World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh Your Favourite Book/ A BOOK THAT IS FAVOURITE TO ME Your Favourite TV Program / The TV Programme I Enjoy Most Your mother

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] ঢাকা বোর্ড (Dhaka Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) special to a the exchange alone feeling suit any in Loneliness means staying alone without (a) _______ company. Man is (b) _______ social being. He cannot live (c) _______. He wants the company of others (d) _______ of his friends and relatives. When a man misses the company of anyone in (e) _______ society, he feels lonely. Loneliness is a kind of (f) _______. Sometimes we feel lonely (g) _______ the midst of many people because we do not find any (h) _______ situation to (i) _______ views with them. This kind of loneliness is very painful (j) _______ us. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Man's dignity Man He be depends should to work for others. upon his words. a rational being on earth. not be proud if he is of blue blood. be ready to help any class of man. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) report learn replace earn come control manipulate paralyze take gallop Price of essentials is such a crucial factor that it directly (a) _______ the life and living of the majority people. The measures so far (b) _______ by the government (c) _______ appreciation from the people. But it is (d) _______ by despair as the majority of the people (e) _______ under the crushing burden of (f) _______ prices. It (g) _______ that the business syndicate (h) _______ the market prices and so the retailers (i) _______ out of their evil mechanism. Some selfish men are (j) _______ to have been involved in illegal activities. 4. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Success is the result of hard work. (Make Interrogative sentence) (b) Everyone wants success. (Make Negative sentence) (c) Hard work leads to success. (Make Complex sentence) (d) Success is earned through perseverance and determination. (Make Compound sentence) (e) Success requires dedication and everyone knows it. (Make Complex sentence) (f) We must continue working hard so that we can achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) (g) Success is not assured without effort. (Make Affirmative sentence) (h) The journey to success is very difficult. (Make Exclamatory sentence) (i) It takes time if we want to achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) (j) Success requires both patience and effort. (Make Negative sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Life is very uncertain on earth, _______? (b) Nobody knows when death comes, _______? (c) But we hardly realize this truth, _______? (d) Our deeds and actions show probably we will never depart, _______? (e) We must do the well being of mankind, _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) The true aim of education is the (a) _______ (harmony) development of body, soul and mind. But (b) _______ (book) knowledge is (c) _______ (sufficient) in this regard. Without (d) _______ (curricular) activities like debate, (e) _______ (public) of magazine and cultural activities, our education remains incomplete. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) The Olympic Games were named (a) _______ the town of Olympia in Greece. It was (b) _______ Olympia where the games were first held long before the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c) _______ many cities and men of different cities used to fight one another most (d) _______ the time. A man named Iphitos became concerned (e) _______ such wasteful strifes. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Computer virus is a terror to the users of computer. (a) _______ it is not biological virus, it disturbs the plain operation of a computer. Computer virus is usually a programme to delete the files which are saved (b) _______ useful memories. Sometimes the virus attacks the hard disk (c) _______ harms it. (d) _______ things happen, (e) _______ no operation is possible after the attack. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) the man said to mohsin my family have been starving for a couple of days i have gone from door to door in quest of work but i have found no work mohsin said take the bunch of keys and open the almirah have as much money as you require Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Load-Shedding has become a part of our life. Write a paragraph on "Load Shedding". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Shamim/Shamima, a student of class ten in Mirzapur High School, Chattogram. Recently your father has been transferred to Dhaka. But you want to continue your study in this school. Now write an application to your Headmaster/ Headmistress for a seat in your school hostel. (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition about "Population Problem of Bangladesh". (Marks 20) Key ঢাকা বোর্ড (Dhaka Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) special 10 8 the exchange alone feeling suit any in Loneliness means staying alone without (a) _______ company. Man is (b) _______ social being. He cannot live (c) _______. He wants the company of others (d) _______ of his friends and relatives. When a man misses the company of anyone in (e) _______ society, he feels lonely. Loneliness is a kind of (f) _______. Sometimes we feel lonely (g) _______ the midst of many people because we do not find any (h) _______ situation to (i) _______ views with them. This kind of loneliness is very painful (j) _______ us. Answer: (a) any (b) a (c) alone (d) specially (e) the (f) feeling (g) in (h) suitable (i) exchange (j) to 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Man's dignity Man He be depends should to work for others. upon his words. a rational being on earth. not be proud if he is of blue blood. be ready to help any class of man. Answer: (a) Man's dignity depends upon his words. (b) Man is a rational being on earth. (c) He should not be proud if he is of blue blood. (d) He is to work for others. (e) He should be ready to help any class of man. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) report learn replace earn come control manipulate paralyze take gallop Price of essentials is such a crucial factor that it directly (a) _______ the life and living of the majority people. The measures so far (b) _______ by the government (c) _______ appreciation from the people. But it is (d) _______ by despair as the majority of the people (e) _______ under the crushing burden of (f) _______ prices. It (g) _______ that the business syndicate (h) _______ the market prices and so the retailers (i) _______ out of their evil mechanism. Some selfish men are (j) _______ to have been involved in illegal activities. Answer: (a) controls (b) taken (c) have earned (d) being replaced / replaced (e) are paralyzed / have been paralyzed (f) galloping (g) is reported / is learned (h) is manipulating / manipulates (i) don't come (j) learned / reported 4. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Success is the result of hard work. (Make Interrogative sentence) (b) Everyone wants success. (Make Negative sentence) (c) Hard work leads to success. (Make Complex sentence) (d) Success is earned through perseverance and determination. (Make Compound sentence) (e) Success requires dedication and everyone knows it. (Make Complex sentence) (f) We must continue working hard so that we can achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) (g) Success is not assured without effort. (Make Affirmative sentence) (h) The journey to success is very difficult. (Make Exclamatory sentence) (i) It takes time if we want to achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) (j) Success requires both patience and effort. (Make Negative sentence) Answer: (a) Isn't success the result of hard work? (b) There is no one who does not want success. (c) It is hard work which leads to success. (d) One remains perseverant and determined and so one can earn success. (e) Everyone knows that success requires dedication. (f) We must continue working hard to achieve success. (g) Success is doubtful/uncertain without effort. (h) How difficult the journey to success is! (i) Achieving success takes time. (j) Success requires not only patience but also effort. 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Life is very uncertain on earth, _______? (b) Nobody knows when death comes, _______? (c) But we hardly realize this truth, _______? (d) Our deeds and actions show probably we will never depart, _______? (e) We must do the well being of mankind, _______? Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) do they? (c) do we? (d) will we? (e) mustn't we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) The true aim of education is the (a) _______ (harmony) development of body, soul and mind. But (b) _______ (book) knowledge is (c) _______ (sufficient) in this regard. Without (d) _______ (curricular) activities like debate, (e) _______ (public) of magazine and cultural activities, our education remains incomplete. Answer: (a) harmonious (b) bookish (c) insufficient (d) co-curricular (e) publication 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) The Olympic Games were named (a) _______ the town of Olympia in Greece. It was (b) _______ Olympia where the games were first held long before the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c) _______ many cities and men of different cities used to fight one another most (d) _______ the time. A man named Iphitos became concerned (e) _______ such wasteful strifes. Answer: (a) after (b) in (c) into (d) of (e) about 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Computer virus is a terror to the users of computer. (a) _______ it is not biological virus, it disturbs the plain operation of a computer. Computer virus is usually a programme to delete the files which are saved (b) _______ useful memories. Sometimes the virus attacks the hard disk (c) _______ harms it. (d) _______ things happen, (e) _______ no operation is possible after the attack. Answer: (a) Though (b) for/as (c) and (d) If (e) then 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) the man said to mohsin my family have been starving for a couple of days i have gone from door to door in quest of work but i have found no work mohsin said take the bunch of keys and open the almirah have as much money as you require Answer: The man said to Mohsin, "My family have been starving for a couple of days. I have gone from door to door in quest of work but I have found no work." Mohsin said, "Take the bunch of keys and open the almirah. Have as much money as you require." Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Load-Shedding has become a part of our life. Write a paragraph on "Load Shedding". (Marks 10) Answer: Load Shedding Load shedding is the intentional suspension of electricity supply to a particular area. It is a common problem in our country, which occurs when the demand for electricity exceeds the production. There are many reasons for load shedding, such as the shortage of power plants, mismanagement, and the overuse of electricity. Load shedding causes great suffering to the people. It disrupts industrial production, hinders students' studies, and causes problems in hospitals. It also affects daily household chores. During load shedding, the whole area becomes dark at night, which gives rise to criminal activities. To solve this problem, the government should build more power plants and adopt efficient management. We should also be conscious of using electricity and avoid wastage. If we can produce more electricity and use it properly, we can get rid of this problem soon. 11. Suppose, you are Shamim/Shamima, a student of class ten in Mirzapur High School, Chattogram. Recently your father has been transferred to Dhaka. But you want to continue your study in this school. Now write an application to your Headmaster/ Headmistress for a seat in your school hostel. (Marks 10) Answer: 24 May 2026 The Headmaster Mirzapur High School Chattogram Subject: Application for a seat in the school hostel. Sir, I would like to state that I am a regular student of class ten in your reputed school. Recently, my father, who is a government employee, has been transferred from Chattogram to Dhaka. My family will shift to Dhaka next week. However, my SSC examination is drawing near, and I want to continue my studies in your school to ensure better preparation. I have no relatives in Chattogram where I can reside. Therefore, I am badly in need of a seat in the school hostel to continue my studies uninterrupted. I, therefore, hope that you would kindly allot me a seat in the school hostel so that I can continue my studies smoothly and oblige thereby. Sincerely yours, Shamim / Shamima Class: X, Roll: 05 Mirzapur High School, Chattogram 12. Write a composition about "Population Problem of Bangladesh". (Marks 20) Answer: Population Problem of Bangladesh Bangladesh has a population of 16 crore. The growth rate of population is 1.02% while the density is 1,106 per square km. Bangladesh stands topmost in the world in population density. Population wise, Bangladesh stands 7th while area wise it is the 92nd. Bangladesh is a developing country. 20.5% of its people live below the poverty line while 10.5% below absolute poverty. The rapid growth of population is the main cause of poverty in Bangladesh. Previously, the population growth rate is so high that no programmes of poverty reduction can cope with it to improve the situation. The population was growing at an alarming rate in Bangladesh where as the land is limited. So, the land is being divided and subdivided among the descendents. The children are growing into youths; they are marrying and building new houses to live with their individual families. This phenomenon is taking away the agricultural land from the parents. However, the rate is a little lower now. The building of new houses in this way is reducing the total cultivable land. This eventually reduces the production of agricultural crops. So, on one hand, the population is growing, on the other hand, food production is decreasing. Owing to this situation, the rich are becoming poor and the poor poorer. The production of crops is being increased through using high yielding variety (HYV) of seeds but again this increased production cannot cater to the needs of the fast increasing mouths. Our job opportunities are limited. No new industry is being set up, no new business is flourishing to create the employment opportunities for the new comers in the job markets. The number of unemployed people is gradually increasing. This situation is creating a negative contribution to the per capita income of the people of the country. As a result, the poverty situation is aggravating, and it is becoming worse. The standard of living of the people is going down. The government has adopted Population Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) to reduce the poverty of the country. Besides, the NGOs and donor countries are also implementing poverty alleviation programmes through micro-credit finance and other ways. But all these robust programmes are being washed away by the powerful waves of rapid population growth. As a result, the poverty situation of the country is either remaining the same or deteriorating.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] দিনাজপুর বোর্ড (Dinajpur Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (Marks 1×10=10) chance tidy exemplify united ourselves same in the level possible Is there any possibility for Bangladesh to be the happiest country in the world? I think it is not (a) _______. The terms 'richest' and 'happiest' are not the (b) _______ things. In spite of being poor, (c) _______ future Bangladesh may have a lot of (d) _______ to become the happiest country. Zero corruption, people's welfare laws, implementation of laws, hundred percent literacy rate, employment, clean and (e) _______ environment, fair politics and security of life and property are (f) _______ basic points of reformation. Many countries in the world, from the lowest condition, progressed to the highest (g) _______. Singapore can be (h) _______. The most important thing is that as a nation, we should (i) _______ crave for it. No other nation will change our fate. Our fate can be changed only by (j) _______. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C A healthy lifestyle Regular exercise Eating nutritious food Getting enough sleep We should helps can improve is avoid provides essential energy and vitamins. important for overall wellbeing. to keep our body strong. unhealthy habits like smoking. our concentration and mood. 3. Complete the following text with right form of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) learn prepare change make claim develop have memorise do exercise Communicative English method is prevalent in our country at present but most of the students of our country are expert in (a) _______ answers. They do not (b) _______ notes themselves. They get them (c) _______ by their tutors. These tutors (d) _______ their brain for the students. So, the thinking power of the students (e) _______. They do not have any command of their language. They, of course, (f) _______ well in the examination. But for this, they can (g) _______ no credit of their own. This result (h) _______ little effect in their later life. So, this kind of practice should be (i) _______. They should be encouraged to (j) _______ English for practical purposes. 4. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Everyone appreciates the beauty of birds. (Make it negative) (b) Birds do not harm us at all. (Make it affirmative) (c) How greatly birds help to keep ecological balance! (Make it assertive) (d) The insects which are harmful to our crops are eaten up by birds. (Make it compound) (e) Birds beautify nature greatly. (Make it exclamatory) (f) We must protect all species of birds for the sake of ecological balance. (Make it complex) (g) The crow is a little ugly bird but it cleans the environment greatly. (Make it complex) (h) It is our moral duty to preserve birds. (Make it complex) (i) Farmers get a lot of benefits from birds. (Make it interrogative) (j) We must be kind to them. (Make it negative) 5. Make tag questions of these statements. (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Bangladesh is a developing country like many others in the world, _______? (b) Everybody wants to get a better country to lead a better life, _______? (c) The square development of the country will not be an easy task, _______? (d) Yes, it is not easy. Let's think, plan and try for her progress, _______? (e) Those who are self centred can hardly sacrifice themselves for the country, _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. (Marks 1×5=5) Kindness is a divine virtue. So, we should never be (a) _______ (kind) to others. Even we should be kind to the lower animals. Some young children enjoy (b) _______ (beat) the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (c) _______ (human) behaviour. Animals are dumb creatures. Most of them are harmless beings. Some animals are very (d) _______ (faith) and they feel no hesitation to risk their lives for our (e) _______ (protect). 7. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions. (Marks 1×5=5) Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day (a) _______ work. The morning probably starts (b) _______ a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is log in the computer, receiving and sending dozens of emails. E-mails operate (c) _______ a network of computers linked by the internet. Many of us have already given (d) _______ the habit of writing letter by using paper. It has brought (e) _______ a great change in modern life. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (Marks 1×5=5) None can deny the importance of water purification, (a) _______ our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) _______ it is a matter of sorrow that we are polluting water everywhere without any reason. (c) _______ it continues, our environment will turn into an inhabitable place. (d) _______ there will be a harmful change in the climate. (e) _______ we should preserve pure water for our own sake. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) what are you going to do in the coming winter vacation said momin to feroz i will visit some historic and interesting places of bangladesh with my family and you replied feroz momin said excellent decision Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Human body can be kept fit by growing good habits. Getting up early in the morning, a person can inhale fresh air inside his body, get enough time to work. Now, write a paragraph on "The Importance of Early Rising". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Tasnim/Tasnima. You are a student of Sherpur Govt. Victoria Academy, Sherpur. Most of the students of your school are talented. They are very interested in debating. They cannot take part in debate competition for want of a debating club. Now, write an application to your Headmaster for opening a debating club in your school compound. (Marks 10) 12. Write a short composition on "Your Future Plan of Life". (Marks 20) Key দিনাজপুর বোর্ড (Dinajpur Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (Marks 1×10=10) chance tidy exemplify united ourselves same in the level possible Is there any possibility for Bangladesh to be the happiest country in the world? I think it is not (a) _______. The terms 'richest' and 'happiest' are not the (b) _______ things. In spite of being poor, (c) _______ future Bangladesh may have a lot of (d) _______ to become the happiest country. Zero corruption, people's welfare laws, implementation of laws, hundred percent literacy rate, employment, clean and (e) _______ environment, fair politics and security of life and property are (f) _______ basic points of reformation. Many countries in the world, from the lowest condition, progressed to the highest (g) _______. Singapore can be (h) _______. The most important thing is that as a nation, we should (i) _______ crave for it. No other nation will change our fate. Our fate can be changed only by (j) _______. Answer: (a) impossible (b) same (c) in (d) chances (e) tidy (f) the (g) level (h) exemplified (i) unitedly (j) ourselves 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C A healthy lifestyle Regular exercise Eating nutritious food Getting enough sleep We should helps can improve is avoid provides essential energy and vitamins. important for overall wellbeing. to keep our body strong. unhealthy habits like smoking. our concentration and mood. Answer: (a) A healthy lifestyle is important for overall wellbeing. (b) Regular exercise helps to keep our body strong. (c) Eating nutritious food provides essential energy and vitamins. (d) Getting enough sleep can improve our concentration and mood. (e) We should avoid unhealthy habits like smoking. 3. Complete the following text with right form of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) learn prepare change make claim develop have memorise do exercise Communicative English method is prevalent in our country at present but most of the students of our country are expert in (a) _______ answers. They do not (b) _______ notes themselves. They get them (c) _______ by their tutors. These tutors (d) _______ their brain for the students. So, the thinking power of the students (e) _______. They do not have any command of their language. They, of course, (f) _______ well in the examination. But for this, they can (g) _______ no credit of their own. This result (h) _______ little effect in their later life. So, this kind of practice should be (i) _______. They should be encouraged to (j) _______ English for practical purposes. Answer: (a) memorising (b) make (c) prepared (d) exercise (e) does not develop (f) do (g) claim (h) has (i) changed (j) learn 4. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Everyone appreciates the beauty of birds. (Make it negative) (b) Birds do not harm us at all. (Make it affirmative) (c) How greatly birds help to keep ecological balance! (Make it assertive) (d) The insects which are harmful to our crops are eaten up by birds. (Make it compound) (e) Birds beautify nature greatly. (Make it exclamatory) (f) We must protect all species of birds for the sake of ecological balance. (Make it complex) (g) The crow is a little ugly bird but it cleans the environment greatly. (Make it complex) (h) It is our moral duty to preserve birds. (Make it complex) (i) Farmers get a lot of benefits from birds. (Make it interrogative) (j) We must be kind to them. (Make it negative) Answer: (a) There is no one who does not appreciate the beauty of birds. (b) Birds are very beneficial to us. (c) Birds help very greatly to keep ecological balance. (d) Some insects are harmful to our crops and they are eaten up by birds. (e) How greatly birds beautify nature! (f) We must protect all species of birds, which is for the sake of ecological balance. (g) Though the crow is a little ugly bird, it cleans the environment greatly. (h) It is our moral duty that we preserve birds. (i) Don't farmers get a lot of benefits from birds? (j) We must not be cruel to them. 5. Make tag questions of these statements. (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Bangladesh is a developing country like many others in the world, _______? (b) Everybody wants to get a better country to lead a better life, _______? (c) The square development of the country will not be an easy task, _______? (d) Yes, it is not easy. Let's think, plan and try for her progress, _______? (e) Those who are self centred can hardly sacrifice themselves for the country, _______? Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) don't they? (c) will it? (d) shall we? (e) can they? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. (Marks 1×5=5) Kindness is a divine virtue. So, we should never be (a) _______ (kind) to others. Even we should be kind to the lower animals. Some young children enjoy (b) _______ (beat) the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (c) _______ (human) behaviour. Animals are dumb creatures. Most of them are harmless beings. Some animals are very (d) _______ (faith) and they feel no hesitation to risk their lives for our (e) _______ (protect). Answer: (a) unkind (b) beating (c) inhuman (d) faithful (e) protection 7. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions. (Marks 1×5=5) Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day (a) _______ work. The morning probably starts (b) _______ a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is log in the computer, receiving and sending dozens of emails. E-mails operate (c) _______ a network of computers linked by the internet. Many of us have already given (d) _______ the habit of writing letter by using paper. It has brought (e) _______ a great change in modern life. Answer: (a) at (b) with (c) through (d) up (e) about 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (Marks 1×5=5) None can deny the importance of water purification, (a) _______ our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) _______ it is a matter of sorrow that we are polluting water everywhere without any reason. (c) _______ it continues, our environment will turn into an inhabitable place. (d) _______ there will be a harmful change in the climate. (e) _______ we should preserve pure water for our own sake. Answer: (a) as (b) But (c) If (d) Consequently (e) So 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) what are you going to do in the coming winter vacation said momin to feroz i will visit some historic and interesting places of bangladesh with my family and you replied feroz momin said excellent decision Answer: "What are you going to do in the coming winter vacation?" said Momin to Feroz. "I will visit some historic and interesting places of Bangladesh with my family and you," replied Feroz. Momin said, "Excellent decision." Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Paragraph on "The Importance of Early Rising" The Importance of Early Rising Early rising is the habit of getting up from bed at dawn. It is an excellent habit that brings immense benefits to human life. An early riser gets enough time to complete his tasks throughout the day. By getting up early, a person can inhale fresh, pollution-free air, which is highly beneficial for health. The quiet and calm atmosphere of the morning is perfect for physical exercise, study, and planning the day's activities. It also provides the mental peace needed to face the challenges of the day. Scientists and physicians agree that early rising keeps the body fit and the mind active. A person who rises early can make a proper routine, manage time efficiently, and lead a disciplined life. In contrast, those who get up late often feel sluggish and fail to manage their time properly, which can hinder their progress in life. As the saying goes, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." Therefore, to live a healthy, successful, and long life, everyone should cultivate the habit of early rising from an early age. 11. Application for opening a debating club 24 May 2026 The Headmaster Sherpur Govt. Victoria Academy Sherpur Subject: Application for opening a debating club. Sir, We, the students of your school, would like to state that our school is one of the most reputed institutions in our district. Most of the students here are talented and have a keen interest in extracurricular activities, especially debating. Debate is an essential skill that helps students develop their analytical thinking, public speaking, and confidence. Unfortunately, we cannot participate in inter-school debate competitions properly for want of a debating club in our school. A debating club would provide us with a platform to practice and hone our skills. We, therefore, hope that you would kindly take the necessary steps to open a debating club on our school campus and oblige thereby. Sincerely yours, Tasnim / Tasnima Class: X, Roll: 10 On behalf of the students of Sherpur Govt. Victoria Academy 12. Composition on "Your Future Plan of Life" My Future Plan of Life Every person has an aim in life, and an aimless life is like a boat without a rudder. To succeed, one must have a clear vision and a well-thought-out plan. Since childhood, I have had a strong desire to become a teacher. I believe teaching is one of the noblest professions that allow a person to contribute directly to nation-building by shaping the future generation. I have chosen this career because I am inspired by the idea of sharing knowledge. An educated nation is the backbone of progress, and teachers are the primary architects of that nation. By becoming a teacher, I will have the opportunity to enlighten the minds of my students, foster their curiosity, and guide them toward becoming responsible, honest, and patriotic citizens. My goal is to make learning an interesting and interactive experience rather than a burden. To achieve my goal, I am currently studying hard in all my subjects, with a special focus on English and Mathematics, as these are foundational. After passing my HSC examination, I plan to pursue higher studies in English Language and Literature. I am constantly reading books outside my syllabus to broaden my outlook and vocabulary. I also participate in debating and public speaking activities to develop my communication skills, which are vital for a teacher. My dream is to teach in a rural area. I see many students in villages who are talented but lack quality guidance and proper resources. I want to dedicate my life to providing them with the quality education they deserve. I believe that if I can help even a small number of students find their path, my life will be meaningful. In conclusion, becoming a teacher is not just a career choice for me; it is a mission to serve my country. I am committed to working with dedication and sincerity. I pray to the Almighty for the fulfillment of my dream so that I can serve my nation with honesty and excellence.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড (Chattogram Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (Marks 1×10=10) Providing facilities if population development basic without one work no Education removes darkness and gives us the light of knowledge. For imparting education, there should be (a) _______ discrimination between man and woman. Education is (b) _______ of the basic human rights. (c) _______ the woman are deprived of the (d) _______ right of education, almost half of the (e) _______ will remain in darkness. Development of a country is quite impossible (g) _______ the participation of women in the development (h) _______. As a result, the government is (i) _______ the girls with a lot of (j) _______ for the enhancement of their education. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Copying in the Examination It The students who Nothing Copy is cannot hinders as hateful as copying in the exam. in the exam deceive themselves. a social crime. bring any benefit. our education and development. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) make quicken bring have contribute wide gain transmit bring change Information technology has (a) _______ the process of globalization. In the field of information technology, internet has (b) _______ greatly. It has (c) _______ the world smaller and (d) _______ the world within our reach. It can (e) _______ information within a short time. It (f) _______ also (g) _______ a great change in banking sectors. It has (h) _______ our knowledge and (i) _______ our life pattern. So, we cannot help (j) _______ knowledge of it. 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) We need to use more renewable energy so that we can reduce carbon emission. (Simple) (b) He speaks as he thinks. (Simple) (c) He was not as young as Raihan. (Affirmative) (d) We should develop the habit of buying books. (Interrogative) (e) He tried very hard but he could not save the boy. (Simple) (f) Earthquake is a natural disaster. (Interrogative) (g) Earthquake is a destructive natural phenomenon. (Compound) (h) The history of Dhaka is very rich. (Exclamatory) (i) Dhaka stands on the famous Buriganga river. (Complex) (j) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Most of students who fail in English do not have strong foundation on grammar, _______? (b) They read only to pass the examination, _______? (c) Teachers should motivate them to learn the basic things, _______? (d) They cannot help learning grammar, _______? (e) Moreover, practice is essential too, _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Child labour is considered a matter of (a) _______ (grace) for a nation. Wherever children are employed either it is domestic work or factory work, either it is rickshaw pulling or working in a shop or hotel, they are (b) _______ (treated). Their employers don't give them their due rights. Children work for longer period in an (c) _______ (healthy) condition. It is also (d) _______ (sorrow) that they are not given due wages. Many children do the work of the adults and often do the risky and (e) _______ (danger) work. Strict laws should be enforced against employing children in manual work. 7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Poverty was hindrance (a) _______ his success. It hindered him (b) _______ going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c) _______ his success. He hit (d) _______ a plan. The plan worked well. For this, he was thankful (e) _______ Allah. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Global worming is increasing day by day (a) _______ deforestation. We cut down trees (b) _______ never think of planting trees. (c) _______ human beings and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) _______ there will be no trees left for us. (e) _______, we have to face bitter consequences of deforestation. 9. Use capital and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) once my mother said to me who came to you my friend rafiq mom she asked what did he want i said his mother is ill he needs some money Part B—Writing (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "Drug Addiction". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Sristy/Srasto of Barishal Zilla School, Barishal. Your school has no debating club. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a debating club in the school compound. (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science". (Marks 20) Key চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড (Chattogram Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (Marks 1×10=10) Providing facilities if population development basic without one work no Education removes darkness and gives us the light of knowledge. For imparting education, there should be (a) _______ discrimination between man and woman. Education is (b) _______ of the basic human rights. (c) _______ the woman are deprived of the (d) _______ right of education, almost half of the (e) _______ will remain in darkness. Development of a country is quite impossible (g) _______ the participation of women in the development (h) _______. As a result, the government is (i) _______ the girls with a lot of (j) _______ for the enhancement of their education. Answer: (a) no (b) one (c) If (d) basic (e) population (g) without (h) work (i) providing (j) facilities 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Copying in the Examination It The students who Nothing Copy is cannot hinders as hateful as copying in the exam. in the exam deceive themselves. a social crime. bring any benefit. our education and development. Answer: (a) Copying in the examination is a social crime. (b) It hinders our education and development. (c) The students who copy in the exam deceive themselves. (d) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (e) It cannot bring any benefit. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) make quicken bring have contribute wide gain transmit bring change Information technology has (a) _______ the process of globalization. In the field of information technology, internet has (b) _______ greatly. It has (c) _______ the world smaller and (d) _______ the world within our reach. It can (e) _______ information within a short time. It (f) _______ also (g) _______ a great change in banking sectors. It has (h) _______ our knowledge and (i) _______ our life pattern. So, we cannot help (j) _______ knowledge of it. Answer: (a) quickened (b) contributed (c) made (d) brought (e) transmit (f) has (g) brought (h) widened (i) changed (j) gaining 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) We need to use more renewable energy so that we can reduce carbon emission. (Simple) (b) He speaks as he thinks. (Simple) (c) He was not as young as Raihan. (Affirmative) (d) We should develop the habit of buying books. (Interrogative) (e) He tried very hard but he could not save the boy. (Simple) (f) Earthquake is a natural disaster. (Interrogative) (g) Earthquake is a destructive natural phenomenon. (Compound) (h) The history of Dhaka is very rich. (Exclamatory) (i) Dhaka stands on the famous Buriganga river. (Complex) (j) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative) Answer: (a) We need to use more renewable energy to reduce carbon emission. (b) He speaks his thoughts. (c) He was older than Raihan. (d) Shouldn't we develop the habit of buying books? (e) In spite of trying very hard, he could not save the boy. (f) Isn't earthquake a natural disaster? (g) Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and it is destructive. (h) How rich the history of Dhaka is! (i) Dhaka stands on the Buriganga which is a famous river. (j) There is nobody but avoids a corrupt man. OR, There is nobody who doesn't avoid a corrupt man. 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Most of students who fail in English do not have strong foundation on grammar, _______? (b) They read only to pass the examination, _______? (c) Teachers should motivate them to learn the basic things, _______? (d) They cannot help learning grammar, _______? (e) Moreover, practice is essential too, _______? Answer: (a) do they? (b) don't they? (c) shouldn't they? (d) can they? (e) isn't it? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Child labour is considered a matter of (a) _______ (grace) for a nation. Wherever children are employed either it is domestic work or factory work, either it is rickshaw pulling or working in a shop or hotel, they are (b) _______ (treated). Their employers don't give them their due rights. Children work for longer period in an (c) _______ (healthy) condition. It is also (d) _______ (sorrow) that they are not given due wages. Many children do the work of the adults and often do the risky and (e) _______ (danger) work. Strict laws should be enforced against employing children in manual work. Answer: (a) disgrace (b) mistreated (c) unhealthy (d) sorrowful (e) dangerous 7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Poverty was hindrance (a) _______ his success. It hindered him (b) _______ going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c) _______ his success. He hit (d) _______ a plan. The plan worked well. For this, he was thankful (e) _______ Allah. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) of/about (d) upon/on (e) to 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Global worming is increasing day by day (a) _______ deforestation. We cut down trees (b) _______ never think of planting trees. (c) _______ human beings and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) _______ there will be no trees left for us. (e) _______, we have to face bitter consequences of deforestation. Answer: (a) for/because of (b) but (c) Therefore/So (d) when (e) Then/Thus 9. Use capital and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) once my mother said to me who came to you my friend rafiq mom she asked what did he want i said his mother is ill he needs some money Answer: Once my mother said to me, "Who came to you?" "My friend Rafiq, mom." She asked, "What did he want?" I said, "His mother is ill. He needs some money." Part B—Writing (Marks—40) 10. Paragraph on "Drug Addiction" Drug addiction is one of the most serious problems in the modern world, often referred to as a "slow poison" that destroys the lives of countless individuals. It refers to the uncontrollable urge to use harmful substances like heroin, phensedyl, cannabis, or yaba, which deeply damage both the physical and mental health of the user. There are several reasons why young people fall into this trap. Often, frustration caused by unemployment, the influence of bad company, or simple curiosity to experience something new leads them toward this dark path. Once someone starts using drugs, they become addicted and find it extremely difficult to break free from the cycle. The effects of drug addiction are devastating. It not only ruins the health of the addict, causing serious diseases, but also leads to an increase in criminal activities. Many addicts, driven by the desperation to buy drugs, turn to theft, mugging, or even violence against their own family members. Drug addiction also destroys the future of the younger generation, who are the backbone of a nation. To combat this menace, the family, the school, and the government must work together. Parents should spend more time with their children to understand their psychological state, and teachers should educate them about the dangers of drugs. Finally, the government should take strict legal action against drug dealers and traffickers to ensure a drug-free society. 11. Application for setting up a debating club 24 May 2026 The Headmaster, Barishal Zilla School, Barishal. Subject: Application for setting up a debating club. Sir, With due respect and humble submission, I beg to state that I am a student of class ten in your school. Most of the students in our school are talented and have a deep interest in extracurricular activities. We are particularly interested in debating because it helps to improve our critical thinking, public speaking skills, and overall confidence. Unfortunately, despite having such interest and potential, we cannot participate in inter-school debate competitions effectively because we do not have a debating club in our school. A club would provide us with the necessary platform to practice, learn from one another, and prepare for competitions. I, therefore, hope that you would kindly take the necessary steps to set up a debating club in our school compound and encourage us in our intellectual growth. Sincerely yours, Sristy / Srasto Class: X, Roll: 10 On behalf of the students of Barishal Zilla School 12. Composition on "Wonders of Modern Science" Wonders of Modern Science Science is the systematic knowledge of nature and the physical world gained through experiment and observation. Modern civilization is largely a gift of science, and our daily lives are deeply influenced by its inventions. Science has brought about a revolutionary change in every sphere of life, making the impossible possible and the world smaller and faster for everyone. The most significant contribution of science can be seen in the field of communication and information. The telephone, mobile phone, internet, and satellite TV have turned the entire world into a global village. We can now communicate with anyone across the globe in a fraction of a second, and the internet allows us to access a vast treasure of knowledge from anywhere. In the fields of agriculture and industry, science has brought incredible progress. Modern farming tools like tractors and power tillers, along with chemical fertilizers and high-yielding seeds, have drastically increased food production. Similarly, industries today run almost entirely on the power of scientific machinery. In the realm of medical science, science has worked wonders. Diseases that were once considered fatal, such as smallpox or cholera, are now easily curable. With the invention of advanced diagnostic tools like X-rays, CT scans, and life-saving antibiotics, doctors can treat patients more accurately than ever before. Modern medicine has even given vision to the blind and hearing aids to the deaf, significantly improving the quality and length of human life. Electricity is perhaps the most magical gift of science, lighting up our homes, running our fans, and powering the massive industrial sectors that drive our economy. Transportation has also become faster and more comfortable. We can travel from one country to another in a few hours using aeroplanes. Trains, buses, and cars have made long-distance travel easy, which was once unthinkable. Computers, on the other hand, have simplified the most difficult calculations and tasks, helping us manage our complex lives with efficiency and ease. However, every invention has two sides. While science has provided us with immense blessings, it can also become a curse if misused. Some scientists have invented dreadful weapons like atom bombs and missiles, which have the potential to destroy the world in a moment. Environmental pollution, which is a major threat to our planet today, is also partly a result of scientific and industrial over-development. In conclusion, science is the most powerful tool ever created by human beings. It has made our life easy, comfortable, and prosperous. Science is meant to serve humanity, not to destroy it. If we use scientific inventions wisely and responsibly for the benefit of mankind, we can ensure a better, safer, and more peaceful world for the future generation. Science is a blessing as long as it is guided by human wisdom and ethics.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] কুমিল্লা বোর্ড (Cumilla Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) fears converse desert a come around prosper of means term Man is a social being. He lives in a society. So he is in need (a) _______ friends with whom he can mix and (b) _______ freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas, hopes and (c) _______. But everybody with whom we mix is not (d) _______ friend in the true sense of the (e) _______. Some gather (f) _______ us only in our (g) _______ for their self-interest. But wherever we are in trouble or difficulty, they (h) _______ us altogether. They are false friends and should be avoided by all (i) _______. The test of real friends (j) _______ only in misfortune. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Character It It also Character of a person Everybody is hates means is regarded be a man without character. as the crown of life. psychological or ethical nature. the combination of some good qualities. mental or moral qualities of a person. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You may use one verb more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) take prove overlook be lag go introduce help provide consider Students (a) _______ a great asset to the country. No nation (b) _______ ahead without (c) _______ them quality education. Quality education (d) _______ them flourish their latent talent. A time-bound curriculum (e) _______ so that they (f) _______ their worth in the modern world. Otherwise, the future generation (g) _______ behind in the competitive world. Though it (h) _______ a challenging task, it cannot be (i) _______. It is high time government (j) _______ right steps in this regard. 4. Change the following sentences according to directions in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Jui cannot pass a single day without reading books. (Interrogative) (b) When she gets free time, she reads story books. (Simple) (c) Her parents always encourage her to read more books. (Negative) (d) They also collect a lot of books for her to make her happy. (Complex) (e) She usually buys story books saving her pocket allowance. (Compound) (f) Her friends dislike that work very much. (Negative) (g) They often criticize her for not making fun with them. (Complex) (h) They think she is a very boring girl. (Exclamatory) (i) What a wrong notion about her they possess! (Assertive) (j) However, she should not give up her good habit. (Affirmative) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Many people hanker after money, _______? (b) But money is not as valuable as morality, _______? (c) Let us always keep this truth in mind, _______? (d) Money can hardly bring happiness, _______? (e) So, we should never have greed for money, _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) The (a) _______ (popular) of Hamza Dewan Chowdhury is known to all. After his (b) _______ (add) to Bangladesh football team, we have got many victories against (c) _______ (differ) countries. This (d) _______ (talent) footballer has the experience of playing in the (e) _______ (Europe) Football League. 7. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) There are a lot of children (a) _______ our country who are deprived (b) _______ basic human needs. We should extend our helping hands (c) _______ them so that they can upgrade their condition. Think about the countless blessings of Almighty (d) _______ you. So, spread mercy (e) _______ you. Thus, the world will be a better place to live in. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) In general, people hate their fate (a) _______ they don't get the result they wish. But (b) _______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will definitely touch him. There is no magic power (c) _______ it is the magic of hard work. (d) _______ he works hard to attain success, fortune will never follow him. Those (e) _______ are unlucky rebuke fate. Actually, there is no alternative to hard work. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) where is your mother I would like to talk to her about your progress in studies the teacher said to the student sorry sir I have forgotten to inform my mother the student replied Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "The Benefits of Early Rising". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida of Adarsha School and you are interested to take part in planting trees. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to arrange a tree plantation programme to make your campus "Green Campus, Dream Campus". (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition on "Blessings of Modern Science". (Marks 20) Key কুমিল্লা বোর্ড (Camilla Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) fears converse desert a come around prosper of means term Man is a social being. He lives in a society. So he is in need (a) _______ friends with whom he can mix and (b) _______ freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas, hopes and (c) _______. But everybody with whom we mix is not (d) _______ friend in the true sense of the (e) _______. Some gather (f) _______ us only in our (g) _______ for their self-interest. But wherever we are in trouble or difficulty, they (h) _______ us altogether. They are false friends and should be avoided by all (i) _______. The test of real friends (j) _______ only in misfortune. Answer: (a) of (b) converse (c) fears (d) a (e) term (f) around (g) prosperity (h) desert (i) means (j) comes 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Character It It also Character of a person Everybody is hates means is regarded be a man without character. as the crown of life. psychological or ethical nature. the combination of some good qualities. mental or moral qualities of a person. Answer: (a) Character is mental or moral qualities of a person. (b) It is the combination of some good qualities. (c) It also means psychological or ethical nature. (d) Character of a person is regarded as the crown of life. (e) Everybody hates a man without character. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You may use one verb more than once: (Marks 1×10=10) take prove overlook be lag go introduce help provide consider Students (a) _______ a great asset to the country. No nation (b) _______ ahead without (c) _______ them quality education. Quality education (d) _______ them flourish their latent talent. A time-bound curriculum (e) _______ so that they (f) _______ their worth in the modern world. Otherwise, the future generation (g) _______ behind in the competitive world. Though it (h) _______ a challenging task, it cannot be (i) _______. It is high time government (j) _______ right steps in this regard. Answer: (a) are (b) can go (c) providing (d) helps (e) should be introduced (f) can prove (g) will lag (h) is considered (i) overlooked (j) took 4. Change the following sentences according to directions in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Jui cannot pass a single day without reading books. (Interrogative) (b) When she gets free time, she reads story books. (Simple) (c) Her parents always encourage her to read more books. (Negative) (d) They also collect a lot of books for her to make her happy. (Complex) (e) She usually buys story books saving her pocket allowance. (Compound) (f) Her friends dislike that work very much. (Negative) (g) They often criticize her for not making fun with them. (Complex) (h) They think she is a very boring girl. (Exclamatory) (i) What a wrong notion about her they possess! (Assertive) (j) However, she should not give up her good habit. (Affirmative) Answer: (a) Can Jui pass a single day without reading books? (b) She reads story books in her free time. (c) Her parents never discourage her from reading more books. (d) They also collect a lot of books for her so that they can make her happy. (e) She usually saves her pocket allowance and buys story books. (f) Her friends do not like that work very much. (g) As she does not make fun with them, they often criticize her. (h) What a boring girl they think she is! (i) They possess a very wrong notion about her. (j) However, she should continue her good habit. 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Many people hanker after money, _______? (b) But money is not as valuable as morality, _______? (c) Let us always keep this truth in mind, _______? (d) Money can hardly bring happiness, _______? (e) So, we should never have greed for money, _______? Answer: (a) don't they? (b) is it? (c) shall we? (d) can it? (e) should we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) The (a) _______ (popular) of Hamza Dewan Chowdhury is known to all. After his (b) _______ (add) to Bangladesh football team, we have got many victories against (c) _______ (differ) countries. This (d) _______ (talent) footballer has the experience of playing in the (e) _______ (Europe) Football League. Answer: (a) popularity (b) addition (c) different (d) talented (e) European 7. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) There are a lot of children (a) _______ our country who are deprived (b) _______ basic human needs. We should extend our helping hands (c) _______ them so that they can upgrade their condition. Think about the countless blessings of Almighty (d) _______ you. So, spread mercy (e) _______ you. Thus, the world will be a better place to live in. Answer: (a) in (b) of (c) to/towards (d) on/upon (e) around 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) In general, people hate their fate (a) _______ they don't get the result they wish. But (b) _______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will definitely touch him. There is no magic power (c) _______ it is the magic of hard work. (d) _______ he works hard to attain success, fortune will never follow him. Those (e) _______ are unlucky rebuke fate. Actually, there is no alternative to hard work. Answer: (a) as (b) if (c) rather (d) Unless (e) who 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) where is your mother I would like to talk to her about your progress in studies the teacher said to the student sorry sir I have forgotten to inform my mother the student replied Answer: "Where is your mother? I would like to talk to her about your progress in studies," the teacher said to the student. "Sorry, sir. I have forgotten to inform my mother," the student replied. Part B—Composition (Marks—40) 10. Paragraph on "The Benefits of Early Rising" (Marks 10) The Benefits of Early Rising Early rising is the habit of getting up from bed at dawn. It is an excellent habit that brings immense benefits to human life. An early riser gets enough time to complete his tasks throughout the day. By getting up early, a person can inhale fresh, pollution-free air, which is highly beneficial for health. The quiet and calm atmosphere of the morning is perfect for physical exercise, study, and planning the day's activities. It also provides the mental peace needed to face the challenges of the day. Scientists and physicians agree that early rising keeps the body fit and the mind active. A person who rises early can make a proper routine, manage time efficiently, and lead a disciplined life. In contrast, those who get up late often feel sluggish and fail to manage their time properly, which can hinder their progress in life. As the saying goes, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." Therefore, to live a healthy, successful, and long life, everyone should cultivate the habit of early rising from an early age. 11. Application for a Tree Plantation Program (Marks 10) 24 May 2026 The Headmaster, Adarsha School, [Insert Location] Subject: Prayer for permission to arrange a tree plantation programme. Sir, I am writing to you on behalf of the students of your school. We are deeply aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy and green environment. We want to make our school campus a "Green Campus, Dream Campus." To achieve this goal, we are very interested in organizing a tree plantation programme on our school campus. We believe this initiative will not only beautify our environment but also educate the students about the necessity of trees in our lives. We have already planned the details and have the support of our classmates. We would like to conduct this programme on the upcoming Friday. We request you to grant us permission to carry out this activity and, if possible, provide us with some saplings. I, therefore, hope that you would kindly permit us to organize this noble programme and oblige thereby. Sincerely yours, Abid / Abida Class: X, Roll: 10 On behalf of the students of Adarsha School 12. Composition on "Blessings of Modern Science" (Marks 20) Blessings of Modern Science Science is the systematic knowledge of nature and the physical world gained through experiment and observation. Modern civilization is largely a gift of science, and our daily lives are deeply influenced by its inventions. Science has brought about a revolutionary change in every sphere of life, making the impossible possible and the world smaller and faster for everyone. The most significant contribution of science can be seen in the field of communication and information. The telephone, mobile phone, internet, and satellite TV have turned the entire world into a global village. We can now communicate with anyone across the globe in a fraction of a second, and the internet allows us to access a vast treasure of knowledge from anywhere. In the fields of agriculture and industry, science has brought incredible progress. Modern farming tools like tractors and power tillers, along with chemical fertilizers and high-yielding seeds, have drastically increased food production. Similarly, industries today run almost entirely on the power of scientific machinery. In the realm of medical science, science has worked wonders. Diseases that were once considered fatal, such as smallpox or cholera, are now easily curable. With the invention of advanced diagnostic tools like X-rays, CT scans, and life-saving antibiotics, doctors can treat patients more accurately than ever before. Modern medicine has even given vision to the blind and hearing aids to the deaf, significantly improving the quality and length of human life. Electricity is perhaps the most magical gift of science, lighting up our homes, running our fans, and powering the massive industrial sectors that drive our economy. Transportation has also become faster and more comfortable. We can travel from one country to another in a few hours using aeroplanes. Trains, buses, and cars have made long-distance travel easy, which was once unthinkable. Computers, on the other hand, have simplified the most difficult calculations and tasks, helping us manage our complex lives with efficiency and ease. However, every invention has two sides. While science has provided us with immense blessings, it can also become a curse if misused. Some scientists have invented dreadful weapons like atom bombs and missiles, which have the potential to destroy the world in a moment. Environmental pollution, which is a major threat to our planet today, is also partly a result of scientific and industrial over-development. In conclusion, science is the most powerful tool ever created by human beings. It has made our life easy, comfortable, and prosperous. Science is meant to serve humanity, not to destroy it. If we use scientific inventions wisely and responsibly for the benefit of mankind, we can ensure a better, safer, and more peaceful world for the future generation. Science is a blessing as long as it is guided by human wisdom and ethics.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] যশোর বোর্ড (Jashore Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. (Marks 1×10=10) nature different a more communities other loss the often responsibly Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Plastic pollution Many people It We must take A clean environment harms be throw everyone's responsibility. sea animals and birds. a major threat to the environment. plastic bottles carelessly. strong steps to stop using single use plastic. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) go drink notice drop be carry blame clean sweat make July, but there was still no sign of rain. Clouds crossed the sky but they only (a) _______ the heat hotter. A crow felt thirsty. There (b) _______ no water anywhere, except in a small bottle on a pushcart at the street corner. He remembered his grandpa's advice, "Go and get the pebbles from the riverbed and (c) _______ them in." Off he (d) _______ to the riverbed where pebbles there were in all shapes and sizes. Pebbles are tricky things for crows to (e) _______. He panted and (f) _______. Suddenly he (g) _______ a poster over the bus stop. If men can (h) _______ through straws, then so can crows. Straws were plenty in the haystacks, he drew a few out, clipped and (i) _______ them. And he used them the way men do. He did not (j) _______ his grandpa though he was nice his own way. But each age has its own bag of tricks. 4. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) How pleasant a rainy day is (Assertive sentence) (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. (Exclamatory sentence) (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. (Interrogative sentence) (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. (Interrogative sentence) (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. (Simple sentence) (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. (Compound sentence) (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. (Complex sentence) (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. (Negative sentence) (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (Complex sentence) (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. (Negative sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) War is a man made disaster, _______? (b) Everybody suffers from it, _______? (c) Women and children are the worst sufferers, _______? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, _______? (e) Let's raise our voice against war, _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But our agriculture is still a (a) _______ (gamble) in the hands of nature. Most of the farmers of our country are (b) _______ (literate). Poor farmers cannot buy (c) _______ (science) tools for cultivation. Moreover, the tools are (d) _______ (avail) to buy them. In winter, (e) _______ (irrigate) is also costly. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism refers to love for one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) _______ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop (b) _______ blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) _______ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) _______ heaven." There are some traitors who always try to destroy the glory of the country (e) _______ self interest. 8. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. (Marks 1×5=5) The whole world has turned into a global village (a) _______ the improvement of information technology. (b) _______ we can know (c) _______ is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with other (d) _______ technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) _______ we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. 9. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) how can i help you the librarian says i need a book sir Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam tamim replies Part B—Writing (Marks—40) 10. Suppose, you have visited a book fair recently. Now write a paragraph on "Your Visit to a Book Fair". (Marks 10) 11. Suppose, you are Ahid/Ahida, a student of Bogra Zilla School. Your school library facilities are not sufficient. Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school to increase library facilities. (Marks 10) 12. Write a composition on "The Season You Like Most". (Marks 20) Key যশোর বোর্ড (Jashore Board-2026) ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar (Marks—60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. (Marks 1×10=10) nature different a more communities other loss the often responsibly Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world. Answer: (a) different (b) the (c) other (d) often (e) loss (f) nature (g) more (h) responsibly (i) a (j) communities 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (Marks 1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Plastic pollution Many people It We must take A clean environment harms be throw everyone's responsibility. sea animals and birds. a major threat to the environment. plastic bottles carelessly. strong steps to stop using single use plastic. Answer: (a) Plastic pollution harms sea animals and birds. (b) Many people throw plastic bottles carelessly. (c) It is a major threat to the environment. (d) We must take strong steps to stop using single use plastic. (e) A clean environment is everyone's responsibility. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10) go drink notice drop be carry blame clean sweat make July, but there was still no sign of rain. Clouds crossed the sky but they only (a) _______ the heat hotter. A crow felt thirsty. There (b) _______ no water anywhere, except in a small bottle on a pushcart at the street corner. He remembered his grandpa's advice, "Go and get the pebbles from the riverbed and (c) _______ them in." Off he (d) _______ to the riverbed where pebbles there were in all shapes and sizes. Pebbles are tricky things for crows to (e) _______. He panted and (f) _______. Suddenly he (g) _______ a poster over the bus stop. If men can (h) _______ through straws, then so can crows. Straws were plenty in the haystacks, he drew a few out, clipped and (i) _______ them. And he used them the way men do. He did not (j) _______ his grandpa though he was nice his own way. But each age has its own bag of tricks. Answer: (a) made (b) was (c) drop (d) went (e) carry (f) sweated (g) noticed (h) drink (i) cleaned (j) blame 4. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) How pleasant a rainy day is (Assertive sentence) (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. (Exclamatory sentence) (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. (Interrogative sentence) (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. (Interrogative sentence) (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. (Simple sentence) (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. (Compound sentence) (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. (Complex sentence) (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. (Negative sentence) (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (Complex sentence) (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. (Negative sentence) Answer: (a) A rainy day is very pleasant. (b) What a calm and refreshing atmosphere it creates! (c) Doesn't it rejuvenate nature and please the soul? (d) Don't people of all ages enjoy a rainy day? (e) Playing in the rain, little boys and girls enjoy themselves. (f) Poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day and we know it. (g) The sound of raindrops which fall on leaves makes the day magical. (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day does not seem dull at all. (i) If one does not experience the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (j) In a word, a rainy day is not boring at all. 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) War is a man made disaster, _______? (b) Everybody suffers from it, _______? (c) Women and children are the worst sufferers, _______? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, _______? (e) Let's raise our voice against war, _______? Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) don't they? (c) aren't they? (d) can they? (e) shall we? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But our agriculture is still a (a) _______ (gamble) in the hands of nature. Most of the farmers of our country are (b) _______ (literate). Poor farmers cannot buy (c) _______ (science) tools for cultivation. Moreover, the tools are (d) _______ (avail) to buy them. In winter, (e) _______ (irrigate) is also costly. Answer: (a) gambling (b) illiterate (c) scientific (d) unavailable (e) irrigation 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism refers to love for one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) _______ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop (b) _______ blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) _______ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) _______ heaven." There are some traitors who always try to destroy the glory of the country (e) _______ self interest. Answer: (a) from (b) of (c) without (d) to (e) for 8. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. (Marks 1×5=5) The whole world has turned into a global village (a) _______ the improvement of information technology. (b) _______ we can know (c) _______ is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with other (d) _______ technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) _______ we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. Answer: (a) due to / because of (b) As a result / That's why (c) what (d) as / since (e) So / Therefore 9. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) how can i help you the librarian says i need a book sir Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam tamim replies Answer: "How can I help you?" the librarian says. "I need a book, sir. 'Wings of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam," Tamim replies. Part B—Writing (Marks—40) 10. Write a paragraph on "Your Visit to a Book Fair" (Marks 10) Your Visit to a Book Fair A book fair is a place where books of different types are displayed and sold. It is a grand festival of knowledge and learning. I recently had the opportunity to visit the Amar Ekushey Book Fair held at the Bangla Academy premises, and it was a memorable experience. As soon as I entered the fairground, I was overwhelmed by the sight of hundreds of stalls decorated with colorful books. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, were walking around, browsing through different collections. The atmosphere was vibrant, with the smell of new pages filling the air. I saw many famous authors and poets interacting with their readers, which was truly inspiring. I spent hours walking from stall to stall, exploring books on history, science, literature, and art. I finally bought several books, including some novels and a collection of poems. I felt that such fairs are not just for buying books; they play a vital role in building the habit of reading among people and keeping our culture alive. My visit to the book fair was both enjoyable and educational, leaving me with a deep appreciation for the power of books. 11. Application to the Headmaster for increasing library facilities (Marks 10) 24 May 2026 The Headmaster, Bogra Zilla School, Bogra. Subject: Application for increasing library facilities. Sir, With due respect, I am writing to you on behalf of the students of your reputed school. We are proud of our school’s academic reputation. However, we are facing difficulties because our school library is not well-furnished and lacks essential facilities. Currently, the library suffers from an insufficient number of reference books, current journals, and newspapers. Furthermore, the seating arrangement is not comfortable enough for students to study peacefully for long hours. A library is the heart of an educational institution. Without a well-equipped library, we are unable to enrich our knowledge beyond our textbooks. Therefore, we earnestly request you to take the necessary steps to increase the number of books, improve the seating arrangements, and provide modern facilities in our library. We hope that you will consider our request favorably to encourage the habit of reading among the students. Sincerely yours, Ahid / Ahida Class: X, Roll: 05 On behalf of the students of Bogra Zilla School 12. Write a composition on "The Season You Like Most" (Marks 20) The Season I Like Most Bangladesh is a land of natural beauty, blessed with six distinct seasons. Each season has its own unique charm and features. However, among all the seasons, Spring (Boshonto) is the one I like the most. It is known as the "King of Seasons" (Rituraj) due to its unmatched beauty and pleasant weather. In the Bangla calendar, Spring consists of the months of Falgun and Chaitra. The arrival of Spring brings a refreshing change to nature after the cold and dry winter. During this time, the weather is neither too hot nor too cold, making it the most comfortable time of the year. The sky remains clear and bright blue, and a gentle breeze blows, soothing the mind. Nature takes on a vibrant look; trees sprout new, tender leaves, and colorful flowers like the Shimul, Krishnachura, and Palash bloom everywhere, painting the landscape in shades of red and yellow. The environment becomes full of life and joy. Bees buzz around, and butterflies flutter from flower to flower. The sweet, melodious notes of the cuckoo fill the air, which is truly enchanting to hear. The songs of the cuckoo are a signature of Spring, reminding everyone that the dreary winter is over. It is a season of melody and mirth, where the whole atmosphere seems to be filled with happiness. Apart from its scenic beauty, Spring is also a season of plenty. Many seasonal fruits and vegetables are available during this time. The sight of green fields and the promise of a good harvest bring hope and joy to the farmers. It is a time for various festivals, including the celebration of Pahela Baishakh, which marks the Bangla New Year. The atmosphere of festivity and cultural activities makes this season even more special. Though Spring is a short-lived season, its influence on our minds is profound. It rejuvenates our weary souls and inspires us to be creative and hopeful. Its beauty, melody, and pleasant weather make it a favorite for everyone, especially for nature lovers. It offers a sense of relief and a chance to enjoy the outdoors after months of being confined during winter. To conclude, Spring is a gift of nature. It brings color to the earth and happiness to human hearts. Because of its excitement, health benefits, and the spirit of renewal it fosters, Spring remains my most cherished season. I always look forward to its arrival every year with great anticipation.

"O Me! O Life!" by Walt Whitman Questions: 1. What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 3. How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 4. What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"? [Jashore Board 2026] 6. Why does the poet use the same questions again and again in "O Me! O Life!"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 7. What does the poet refer by 'useless years' in the poem 'O Me! O Life'!? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 8. Why does the poet mention 'empty and useless ears' in the poem "O Me! O Life"? [Barishal Board 2026] 9. What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The poet uses the phrase 'useless years' to mean the valuable time that people completely waste. Instead of doing good work, people spend their days in foolish struggles, unnecessary sadness, and meaningless fights that do not bring any real peace or happiness to their lives. 2. What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The phrase 'useless years' refers to the time people waste on endless sadness, foolish mistakes, and meaningless struggles instead of finding the true beauty and purpose of life. 3. How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Walt Whitman views humanity as an endless, struggling crowd where each individual faces foolishness and despair, yet still possesses a unique purpose and the profound opportunity to contribute their own "verse" to the grand play of life. 4. What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The phrase is a metaphor indicating that the grand, unstoppable narrative of human history and existence continues despite individual struggles, and everyone has a role to play in it. 5. What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The main message of the poem is that human life is very valuable, even with all its sadness and problems. The poet says that the world is full of struggles and foolish people, and we often feel disappointed. But we should not lose hope. Life itself is a great gift. The world is like a big play, and every person has a special part to play in it. 6. Why does the poet use the same questions again and again in "O Me! O Life!"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The poet deliberately repeats the profound questions "O Me! O Life!" to strongly emphasize his deep inner turmoil, intense frustration, and existential crisis regarding the ultimate meaning and purpose of human existence amidst continuous worldly struggles. 7. What does the poet refer by 'useless years' in the poem 'O Me! O Life'!? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: By the phrase 'useless years', the poet means the long time that human beings waste by doing nothing good. Instead of finding the true beauty of the world, people waste their valuable time being sad, acting foolishly, and fighting for no reason. 8. Why does the poet mention 'empty and useless ears' in the poem "O Me! O Life"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poet uses the phrase 'empty and useless years' to describe how people waste their valuable time. Instead of living a good life, people spend their time on foolish activities, endless sadness, and meaningless struggles that bring no real happiness or success. 9. What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: By this phrase, the poet means that human beings are always looking for hope, truth, and a good meaning in life. But sadly, the world is full of darkness and struggles, so people often fail to find that beautiful light of hope. "Two Mothers Remembered" by Joann Snow Duncanson Questions: 1. How are the two mothers different from each other? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. What should children do to their mother? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Jashore Board 2026] 6. How are the two mothers dissimilar from each other in "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 7. Who was the speaker's second mother in the poem 'Two Mothers Rememberd'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 8. What should children do to their mother and why? [Barishal Board 2026] 9. Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. How are the two mothers different from each other? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The two mothers are actually the same person at two different times in her life. The first mother is young, strong, and highly energetic, always taking care of her child. The second mother is the same woman, but she has become very old, physically weak, and completely dependent on her child for care. 2. What should children do to their mother? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Children must love, respect, and unconditionally take care of their mother, especially when she grows old and physically weak. They should always remember the great sacrifices and pure love she gave to raise them, and they should support her with deep gratitude. 3. Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The two mothers are actually the same woman seen at two different stages of life. First, she is remembered as a strong, loving young mother, and later as a weak, old woman who needs care. 4. What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poem suggests that a mother's patience is boundless and deeply enduring, highlighting how mothers silently bear immense hardships and make sacrifices to raise their children with unconditional love. 5. What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The main theme of this poem is how time changes people, and how children should care for their old parents. The poem talks about the same mother in two different times. First, she is a young, strong mother who takes care of her child. Later, she is an old, weak woman who forgets things. The poem teaches us that children must love and care for their parents when they grow old. 6. How are the two mothers dissimilar from each other in "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: In the poem, the two mothers are fundamentally dissimilar in their situations. One mother is remembered for her active, joyful physical presence and warm, loving embrace, while the other is remembered with profound, lingering sorrow because she passed away prematurely, leaving behind a deep void. 7. Who was the speaker's second mother in the poem 'Two Mothers Rememberd'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The speaker's second mother was not a different person. She was the exact same woman, but seen at a much older age. The strong, young mother had become a very weak, slow, and helpless old lady who desperately needed the love and care of her child. 8. What should children do to their mother and why? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: Children must love, respect, and take proper care of their mother, especially when she becomes old and weak. They must do this because a mother sacrifices her whole life, comfort, and youth to raise her children safely with pure and divine love. 9. Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Yes, the speaker loved both the mothers very deeply. In truth, they were not two different women; they were the same mother at two different ages. The child loved the strong young mother for her endless care, and also loved the weak old mother out of deep duty and gratitude. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost Questions: 1. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. [Chattogram Board 2026] 3. What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. What makes the poet stop by the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 7. What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Jashore Board 2026] 8. What does the poet want to say by "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 9. Why did the horse shake his harness bells in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 10. Why did the poet, Robert Frost, stop by the woods when it was dark and he was alone? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 11. What does the poet mean by the verse 'And miles to go before I sleep' in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 12. What are the promises the poet had to keep before he would sleep in the poem "stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Barishal Board 2026] 13. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The poet stopped his horse by the deep woods because the natural beauty of the forest was extremely magical and attractive. Even though it was dark, the peaceful silence and the soft, white falling snow caught his attention and made him want to enjoy the beautiful scenery. 2. Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The poet stopped by a beautiful, deep, and dark forest. It was a very peaceful and quiet place filled with falling snow on the darkest evening of the year. 3. What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: In the last line of the poem, the word 'sleep' has a deeper meaning. It symbolizes the final, endless rest of human life, which is death. 4. What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The falling snow creates a serene, isolated, and hypnotic atmosphere. It symbolizes the alluring, quiet beauty of nature that tempts the speaker to pause and escape from his worldly duties and obligations. 5. What makes the poet stop by the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The poet was traveling on his horse on a very dark and cold evening. Suddenly, he saw a deep, dark, and extremely beautiful forest. The forest was slowly filling up with soft, white snow. The natural scenery was so peaceful, quiet, and magical that he could not control his mind. This deep beauty of nature made him stop his journey to enjoy the view. 6. Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The poet really wanted to stay in that beautiful, snowy forest forever. But suddenly, he remembered his real life. He realized that he could not stay there to enjoy the natural scenery because he had many duties and responsibilities. He had to fulfill his promises to society and travel a very long distance before he could finally rest or go to sleep. 7. What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: In this poem, the "dark and deep woods" stand for the beauty and peace of nature. They also mean a strong desire to escape from the hard work and stress of daily life. The speaker wants to stay in the peaceful woods and rest. But he remembers that he cannot stop. He has duties and promises to complete in the real world before he can finally rest. 8. What does the poet want to say by "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: Through this iconic line, the poet expresses that the snow-covered woods possess a mysterious, enchanting, and deeply alluring beauty that strongly tempts him to escape from reality, abandon his worldly duties, and stay in that peaceful isolation forever. 9. Why did the horse shake his harness bells in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The horse shook his harness bells because he was highly confused and impatient. He found it very strange and unusual that his master had stopped in the middle of a freezing, dark, isolated wood where there was no farmhouse or shelter nearby. 10. Why did the poet, Robert Frost, stop by the woods when it was dark and he was alone? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poet was traveling on a very dark and cold evening. He suddenly stopped by the deep woods because the forest looked extremely beautiful and peaceful. He just wanted to stand quietly and watch the soft, white snow falling beautifully all over the trees. 11. What does the poet mean by the verse 'And miles to go before I sleep' in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: In this famous line, the word 'sleep' actually means the final rest of death. The poet means that human life is very busy. He cannot stop in the forest forever because he has many duties, hard work, and promises to finish before his life ends. 12. What are the promises the poet had to keep before he would sleep in the poem "stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The 'promises' mean the important duties, social responsibilities, and hard work of human life. The poet wants to rest in the beautiful woods, but he remembers that he must complete all his life's tasks before he can finally sleep the endless sleep of death. 13. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: The poet stopped by the woods because the natural scenery of the forest was extremely beautiful, deep, and peaceful. He was totally mesmerized by the quiet dark woods filling up with soft white snow, so he stopped to enjoy the view. "The Sands of Dee" by Charles Kingsley Questions: 1. What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. How has the poet described the sea? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature? [Jashore Board 2026] 7. What did the fisherman think about Mary's golden hair in "The Sands of Dee"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 8. How has the poet described the western tide in the poem, 'The Sands of Dee'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 9. What does the poem 'The Sands of Dee' suggest about the relation between humans and nature? [Barishal Board 2026] 10. Why is the sea described as "hungry" in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Barishal Board 2026] 11. How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] 12. What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: When the young girl Mary went to bring the cattle home, the weather was terribly bad and highly dangerous. A violent, dark storm was coming from the sea, the western tide was rolling in very fast, and a heavy, thick fog completely covered the entire sandy beach. 2. How has the poet described the sea? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: In the poem "The Sands of Dee", the poet has described the sea as a very cruel, angry, and hungry monster. The sea waves silently crawled over the sand like a wild animal in the dark fog, just to trap and blindly kill the innocent young girl. 3. Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The poet calls the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' because the wild waves and thick fog showed no mercy and took the life of the innocent young girl named Mary. 4. What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: While the poem highlights the tragic fate of Mary and the destructive power of nature, the continuous, echoing call of the fishermen reflects human resilience, showing how communities endure and remember their lost ones. 5. How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: In the poem, the dead girl Mary's beautiful hair is described in a very sad and painful way. After the cruel sea waves took her life, her dead body was found in the water. Her long, beautiful golden hair was seen floating on the wild sea water. The poet says her hair looked exactly like golden sea-weed drifting out on the ocean foam. 6. How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The poem shows that nature is beautiful but also very dangerous and powerful. In the poem, a young girl named Mary goes to the beach to call the cows home. Suddenly, a wild sea wave and thick fog trap her, and she dies. This shows that humans are very small compared to nature. Nature does not show mercy, and it is much stronger than we are. 7. What did the fisherman think about Mary's golden hair in "The Sands of Dee"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: When the fishermen finally found Mary's drowned body caught in the cruel fishing nets, they tragically mistook her beautiful, floating golden hair for a patch of bright golden seaweed drifting in the cold sea water. 8. How has the poet described the western tide in the poem, 'The Sands of Dee'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poet has described the western sea tide as a very angry, cruel, and hungry monster. It did not make any loud noise at first, but it crawled silently over the beach in the dark fog just to trap and kill the poor, innocent young girl. 9. What does the poem 'The Sands of Dee' suggest about the relation between humans and nature? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poem suggests that nature is very beautiful but also extremely powerful and dangerous. Humans are helpless in front of nature's wild power. The cruel sea waves and fog show no mercy to the innocent girl, proving that nature does not care about human life. 10. Why is the sea described as "hungry" in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The sea is described as "hungry" because it acts like a wild, starving monster looking for food. The violent, rolling sea waves silently crawled across the beach to swallow and kill the innocent young girl named Mary without any mercy. 11. How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: The poet has described the sea as a very cruel, dark, and dangerous monster. The sea was extremely hungry and its wild foam silently crawled over the sand in the thick fog just to kill the innocent young girl. 12. What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Mary was a sweet and innocent young girl. She was given a very simple daily task. She was asked to go across the lonely, sandy beach of Dee and call the cattle home before the dark night arrived. "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" by Ralph Hodgson Questions: 1. Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. How does the poet personify time? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. [Rajshahi Board 2026] 7. Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"? [Jashore Board 2026] 8. How does the poet portray time as a traveller in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 9. What things will the poet offer time in the poem 'Time, You Old Gypsy Man' if it stays just for a day? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 10. How does the poet address time in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Barishal Board 2026] 11. What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: A gipsy is a nomadic traveler who never builds a permanent home and never stays in one place. The poet calls time an old gipsy man because time is exactly like that. It is always running forward restlessly and never stops or waits for anyone in the world. 2. What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: To persuade time to stop and stay for just one single day, the poet is ready to offer very expensive and rich bribes. The poet offers to give time beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of pure gold, and a magnificent golden caravan to ride in. 3. Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: A gipsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. Time is called an old gipsy man because time also never stops or waits for anyone; it is always moving forward. 4. Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poet uses the metaphor of a caravan to depict Time as a restless, wandering gypsy that never permanently halts, emphasizing the fleeting, unstoppable, and ever-moving nature of time. 5. How does the poet personify time? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: To personify means to give a human quality to a non-living thing. In this poem, the poet personifies time as a very restless, moving, and old gipsy man. A gipsy is a traveler who loves the open road and refuses to stay in one town. Just like that gipsy, time is always running forward and never stops to wait for anyone or anything. 6. Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The poet really wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy his life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to offer some very rich and expensive gifts. The list of these gifts includes beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of solid gold, and a wonderful golden caravan for time to ride in. 7. Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: A gypsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. They always move from one town to another. The poet calls time an "Old Gipsy Man" because time is just like that. Time never stops for anyone. Even if we offer time gold, silver, or sweet words, it will not stay. It is always moving forward. 8. How does the poet portray time as a traveller in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The poet uniquely portrays time as an old, restless gypsy traveller who is constantly on the move in his caravan. He refuses to stop, settle down, or wait for anyone, completely ignoring all earthly temptations, wealth, or desperate pleas to stay for just one more day. 9. What things will the poet offer time in the poem 'Time, You Old Gypsy Man' if it stays just for a day? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poet wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to give time very rich gifts. He offers beautiful silver bells, shiny gold rings, and a wonderful golden carriage. 10. How does the poet address time in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poet addresses time as a restless, old gipsy man. Just like a gipsy traveler who never builds a permanent house and always moves from one town to another, time is always running forward and never waits for anyone, even for rich bribes. 11. What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: A gipsy is a wandering traveler who never builds a permanent home and never stays in one place. Time is compared to a gipsy man because time also runs forward endlessly and never stops or waits for anyone in this world. "Books" by Eleanor Farjeon Questions: 1. Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 2. What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? [Cumilla Board 2026] 3. What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 4. Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 5. Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why? [Jashore Board 2026] 6. Why is a book "a magic box" according to the poem 'Books'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 7. What rises in our fancies and our eyes according to the poem 'Books'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 8. How does the poem "Books" reflect the idea of 'escapism' in relation to reading books? [Barishal Board 2026] 9. What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The poet calls each book a magic box because a book hides wonderful surprises inside. When we open it, it magically takes us to new worlds of imagination and adventure. 2. What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poem suggests that reading is a powerful mental journey that acts as a magical vessel, transporting the reader's imagination to different times, realms, and experiences without ever leaving their physical location. 3. What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: For the people who love to read, a book is not just paper and ink. In between their outside covers, the books hold amazing magic and grand surprises. When a reader opens a book, they can find exciting new worlds, beautiful magical cities, brave knights, and thrilling adventures. Books hold the key to a wonderful world of pure imagination. 4. Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: A magic box is something that hides amazing and unexpected secrets inside it. The poet calls each book a magic box because a book works in the exact same way. From the outside, it looks like a simple object. But when a child opens the pages, it magically unlocks a wonderful new world of pure imagination, joy, and adventure. 5. Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Yes, I think each book is a magic box. A magic box is full of wonderful surprises. In the same way, a book is full of imagination. When we open a book, we can travel to new worlds, meet magical animals, and go on great adventures. We can do all this without leaving our house. Reading a book feels exactly like opening a box of magic. 6. Why is a book "a magic box" according to the poem 'Books'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: According to the poem, a book is considered "a magic box" because, just like magic, opening its pages instantly transports a child’s imagination to wonderful, faraway lands, introducing them to fascinating characters and thrilling adventures without them ever having to leave their room. 7. What rises in our fancies and our eyes according to the poem 'Books'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: According to the beautiful poem 'Books', our imagination wakes up when we read. We can clearly see magical new worlds, wonderful cities, brave knights, and great adventures rising in our minds and in front of our eyes, even if we are just sitting in a room. 8. How does the poem "Books" reflect the idea of 'escapism' in relation to reading books? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poem shows 'escapism' by describing how a simple book can take us far away from our boring daily life. When we read, our imagination takes us to magical cities, unknown lands, and wonderful adventures without ever leaving our comfortable room. 9. What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: When we read a book, our imagination wakes up. The books magically bring wonderful new worlds, beautiful fairies, brave knights, and thrilling adventures straight into our fancies and in front of our eyes. "Solitude" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox Questions: 1. What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? [Chattogram Board 2026] 2. What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 3. According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 4. What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? [Jashore Board 2026] 5. What does the poet mean by "halls of pleasure" in 'Solitude'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 6. When do you have friends and when do they leave you according to the poem 'Solitude'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 7. Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs? [Barishal Board 2026] 8. "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers: 1. What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The final message is that when you are happy and successful, people will gladly join you. But when you are sad or in pain, you have to suffer and cry all alone. 2. What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poet means that people are naturally drawn to happiness and success. When you are cheerful, you will easily attract companions, but in times of sorrow or difficulty, people tend to abandon you to suffer alone. 3. According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Solitude means being completely alone. The poem teaches us a very harsh truth about human life and friendship. It says that solitude is very important because we must learn to face our sadness alone. When we are happy, rich, and smiling, the whole world wants to be our friend. But when we are sad or in pain, people leave us. So, solitude teaches us to be strong by ourselves. 4. What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: "Mirth" means joy or happiness. The poet means that the world is already full of pain and sadness. The earth does not make its own happiness. So, the world has to "borrow" happiness from cheerful people. The simple meaning is that people will join you when you are happy, but when you are sad, you have to cry alone because the world already has too much sadness. 5. What does the poet mean by "halls of pleasure" in 'Solitude'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: By "halls of pleasure," the poet metaphorically refers to places of joy, celebration, luxury, and success in life. The poet implies that people eagerly flock to these places to share your happiness, but they will quickly abandon you when you enter the lonely "halls" of sorrow. 6. When do you have friends and when do they leave you according to the poem 'Solitude'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poem teaches a very harsh truth about human nature. It says that when you are very happy, rich, and successful, many people will come to be your friends. But when you fall into bad times, become sad, and start crying, all those friends will leave you to suffer completely alone. 7. Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The mountains echo our songs to show that the world is very happy to join us when we are cheerful and successful. But the mountains do not echo our sighs because the world does not want to share our pain; it leaves us alone to suffer our sadness. 8. "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: These famous lines teach a very harsh reality of human nature. When a person is happy, wealthy, and successful, everyone eagerly wants to be his friend. But when the same person is sad, poor, and crying, all those friends run away and leave him to suffer all alone. Poems with Questions & Answers Important Poems for SSC 2027 Books Poem by Eleanor Farjeon - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis O Me! O Life! By Walt Whitman - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Solitude By Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Sands Of Dee by Charles Kingsley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Time, You Old Gypsy Man by Ralph Hodgson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Two Mothers Remembered by Joann Snow Duncanson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Questions for Practice Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" highlight human imperfections? (b) Why does the poet call books a "magic box" in the poem "Books"? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" explore the theme of role reversal? (d) What is the significance of the grave by the sea in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" suggest about the fleeting nature of time? (f) How does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" depict solitude and contemplation? (g) What lesson does "Solitude" convey about human companionship? Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" suggest overcoming despair? (b) What does "Books" suggest about the lasting impact of reading? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" show the strength of women? (d) Why does the poet emphasize Mary's call in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) How does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" reflect the poet's emotions about aging? (f) What does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" reveal about responsibilities? (g) How does "Solitude" contrast feasting and fasting? Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) What does "O Me! O Life!" suggest about contributing a verse to life? (b) Why does "Books" portray books as lifelong companions? (c) What does "Two Mothers Remembered" reveal about a mother’s guidance? (d) How does "The Sands of Dee" depict nature’s power? (e) What does the poet mean by "only a moment" in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? (f) Why does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" resonate with readers? (g) What does "Solitude" imply about isolation and grief? Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" reflect Whitman’s perspective on self-expression? (b) Why does the poem "Books" call books treasures? (c) What message does "Two Mothers Remembered" convey about caregiving? (d) How does "The Sands of Dee" explore the relationship between humans and nature? (e) Why does the poet ask time to "stay just for a day" in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? (f) What does the phrase "promises to keep" signify in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? (g) What does "Solitude" suggest about human selfishness? Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" emphasize the significance of life’s struggles? (b) What does "Books" suggest about the influence of books on children? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" highlight the bond between mother and child? (d) Why does the repetition of "call the cattle home" matter in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" say about the inevitability of change? (f) How does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" portray the allure of nature? (g) Why does "Solitude" mention “the hills will answer”? Poems with Questions & Answers More To Practice Set 1 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) How does O Me! O Life! suggest overcoming despair? Why does the poem Books call books a "magic box"? How does the poem Two Mothers Remembered explore the theme of caregiving? What does The Sands of Dee suggest about nature’s power? What does Time, You Old Gipsy Man imply about the fleeting nature of life? Why does the poet describe the woods as “lovely” in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude reflect the isolation of grief? Set 2 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What does O Me! O Life! highlight about human imperfections? Why does the poem Books say books are magical? How does Two Mothers Remembered depict the impact of memories on the speaker? What does the repeated calling of cattle symbolize in The Sands of Dee? Why does the poet ask time to "stay just for a day" in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? What does the phrase “promises to keep” signify in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude contrast feasting and fasting? Set 3 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What message does O Me! O Life! convey about self-expression? How does Books describe the relationship between a reader and a story? How does Two Mothers Remembered address the idea of role reversal? Why do the boatmen hear Mary’s call in The Sands of Dee? How does Time, You Old Gipsy Man reflect the poet's personal feelings? Why does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening resonate with readers? What lesson does Solitude convey about human nature? Set 4 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) Why does Whitman emphasize contributing a verse in O Me! O Life!? How does Books portray books as lifelong companions? How does the speaker view her second mother in Two Mothers Remembered? What is the significance of the grave by the sea in The Sands of Dee? What does Time, You Old Gipsy Man suggest about the passage of time? What role does the setting play in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude explore the theme of loneliness? Set 5-- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What is Whitman’s tone at the conclusion of O Me! O Life!? How does Books suggest the influence of books on children? How does Two Mothers Remembered portray the strength of women? Why does The Sands of Dee focus on the tide’s movement? What does the poet’s plea to time reveal in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? Why does the poet continue his journey in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? What does Solitude say about the selfishness of human relationships? Set 6 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What does O Me! O Life! suggest about the significance of life's struggles? How does Books emphasize curiosity and learning? Why is caregiving important in Two Mothers Remembered? What is the significance of the boatmen hearing Mary’s call in The Sands of Dee? How does the poet view the nature of human companionship in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? Why does the poet call the woods "lovely" in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? What does Solitude reveal about emotional isolation? Set 7 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What does O Me! O Life! say about human resilience? How does Books depict books as a source of inspiration? How does Two Mothers Remembered highlight the theme of love and loss? What is the role of nature in The Sands of Dee? What does Time, You Old Gipsy Man imply about accepting change? What does the phrase “miles to go” mean in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude contrast happiness and sorrow? Set 8 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What is the poet’s message in O Me! O Life!? Why does Books refer to reading as a magical experience? How does Two Mothers Remembered depict emotional strength? What does the tide symbolize in The Sands of Dee? What does the poet mean by “only a moment” in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? How does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening depict solitude? What does Solitude suggest about finding comfort in loneliness? Set 9 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) How does O Me! O Life! inspire individuals to find purpose? How does Books describe the emotional connection with books? What does Two Mothers Remembered reveal about the passage of time? How does The Sands of Dee convey a sense of loss? Why does the poet plead with time in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? What effect does repetition have in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? What is the poet’s view on social behavior in Solitude? Set 10 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What role does self-reflection play in O Me! O Life!? How does Books present books as a gateway to imagination? What emotions does Two Mothers Remembered evoke? How does The Sands of Dee depict the forces of nature? What does the poet mean by calling time a "gipsy" in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? How does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening reflect duty and responsibility? What contrast does Solitude draw between joy and sorrow? Set 11 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) How does O Me! O Life! address the value of each individual? What makes books “magic” in Books? How does Two Mothers Remembered explore maternal sacrifice? What does the sea symbolize in The Sands of Dee? How does Time, You Old Gipsy Man convey urgency? Why does the poet pause in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? What lesson about human nature does Solitude teach? Set 12 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What does O Me! O Life! say about human imperfection? How does Books capture the transformative power of reading? What does Two Mothers Remembered highlight about family bonds? How does The Sands of Dee use imagery to create mood? What plea does the poet make in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? What do the woods symbolize in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude explore emotional isolation? Set 13 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) How does O Me! O Life! encourage self-examination? What does Books suggest about the role of books in shaping minds? How does Two Mothers Remembered illustrate gratitude? How does The Sands of Dee create a tragic atmosphere? What does time symbolize in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? Why is the journey unfinished in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude compare different human experiences? Set 14 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What does O Me! O Life! suggest about making an impact on the world? Why does the poet in Books refer to books as “friends”? How does Two Mothers Remembered reflect on aging? How does The Sands of Dee use repetition for effect? What is the poet’s view of time in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? How does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening capture a sense of wonder? What warning does Solitude give about human behavior? Set 15 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What realization does O Me! O Life! lead to? How does Books capture the timelessness of stories? What emotions does Two Mothers Remembered emphasize? What role does nature play in The Sands of Dee? How does Time, You Old Gipsy Man reflect nostalgia? What does the traveler represent in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? How does Solitude contrast shared happiness and private sorrow? Set 16 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What key message does O Me! O Life! convey? How does Books celebrate the power of storytelling? How does Two Mothers Remembered depict the process of remembering? What emotions are evoked by The Sands of Dee? How does the poet address the idea of fleeting time in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? How does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening explore obligations? What is the deeper meaning of Solitude? Set 17 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) Why does O Me! O Life! emphasize the role of an individual? How does Books describe books as an adventure? How does Two Mothers Remembered reflect on generational bonds? How does The Sands of Dee use sound to create atmosphere? What is the poet’s relationship with time in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? What internal conflict does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening show? What does Solitude teach about life’s ups and downs? Set 18 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) How does O Me! O Life! inspire readers to take action? What is the poet’s attitude toward books in Books? How does Two Mothers Remembered present themes of devotion? Why is the tide an important element in The Sands of Dee? What role does time play in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? What makes the woods so captivating in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? What social observation does Solitude make? Set 19 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) How does O Me! O Life! address self-worth? Why does Books describe reading as a magical experience? How does Two Mothers Remembered explore changing relationships? How does The Sands of Dee build suspense? How does Time, You Old Gipsy Man portray the passage of time? Why does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening use repetition? What contrast does Solitude make between joy and despair? Set 20 -- Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What question does O Me! O Life! ask the reader? How does Books describe the transformative effect of reading? What does Two Mothers Remembered suggest about memory and loss? How does The Sands of Dee depict tragedy? Why does the poet plead for time in Time, You Old Gipsy Man? What does the setting symbolize in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? What does Solitude reveal about human emotions? Poems with Questions & Answers Important Poems for SSC 2027 Books Poem by Eleanor Farjeon - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis O Me! O Life! By Walt Whitman - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Solitude By Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Sands Of Dee by Charles Kingsley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Time, You Old Gypsy Man by Ralph Hodgson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Two Mothers Remembered by Joann Snow Duncanson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Extensive List Poems - Alphabetically ordered A Bird on The Wire - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis A Bird on The Wire - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis A Narrow Fellow in the Grass - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis A Narrow Fellow in the Grass - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis A Poison Tree by Witham Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis A Poison Tree by Witham Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Amidst killer speeds I stand - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Blow, blow, thou winter wind by William Shakespeare- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Books Poem by Eleanor Farjeon - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Books Poem by Eleanor Farjeon - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Crabbed Age and Youth by William Shakespeare- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Crossing the Bar - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Crossing the Bar - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Dreams by Langston Hughes - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Dreams by H. Lawrence - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Dreams by H. Lawrence - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Dreams by Langston Hughes - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis From Pippa Passes —Robert Browning - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis From September 1, 1939 by H. Auden - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Hope - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Hope - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis I died for Beauty by Emily Dickinson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis I Have Seen Bengal’s Face by Jibanananda Das - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud By William Wordsworth - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis If I Had but Two Little Wings - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Leisure by William Henry Davies - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Leisure by William Henry Davies - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Little Drops of Water—Mrs. J. A. Carney - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Now We Are Six By A.A. Milne - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis O Me ! O Life ! - Seen Comprehension / Poem - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today O Me! O Life! By Walt Whitman - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Ode On Solitude by Alexander Pope - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Ode On Solitude by Alexander Pope - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Out, Out by Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Out, Out by Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis OZYMANDIAS by Percy Bysshe Shelley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis OZYMANDIAS by Percy Bysshe Shelley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Remember - By Christina Rossetti/Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Remember - By Christina Rossetti/Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis SHE DWELT AMONG THE UNTRODDEN WAYS by William Wordsworth- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis She walks in beauty, like the night - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Solitude By Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Solitude By Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Summary of Poems Worksheet 5.0(1) for HSC Examination With Answers ( Board Questions) The Blossom - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Blossom - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Charge of the Light Brigade by Lord Alfred Tennyson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Land of Nod - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Land of Nod - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Little Boy Lost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Little Boy Lost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Road Not Taken - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Road Not Taken - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Sands Of Dee by Charles Kingsley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Sands Of Dee by Charles Kingsley - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The School Boy by William Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The School Boy by William Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Shepherd by William Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Shepherd by William Blake - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Tyger - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Tyger - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Wind - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis The Wind - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis There is no Frigate Like a Book by Sway Dickinson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis There is no Frigate Like a Book by Sway Dickinson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Time, You Old Gypsy Man by Ralph Hodgson - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis To Celia by Bert Janson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis To Celia by Bert Janson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis To Daffodils by Robert Herrick - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis To Daffodils by Robert Herrick - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Today by Thomas Carlyle- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Today by Thomas Carlyle- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Tree at my Window by Robert Frost - Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Two Mothers Remembered by Joann Snow Duncanson- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Under the Greenwood Tree by William Shakespeare- Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis Poem / Poetry Appreciation / Exercises on Poem / Question-Answer on Poem / Theme and Summary of Poem / Poem Analysis “Dreams” by Langston Hughes A Bird on The Wire A Narrow Fellow in the Grass A Poison Tree by Witham Blake Amidst killer speeds I stand Blow, blow, thou winter wind by William Shakespeare Books Poem by Eleanor Farjeon Crabbed Age and Youth by William Shakespeare Crossing the Bar Dreams by H. Lawrence From Pippa Passes —Robert Browning From September 1, 1939 by H. Auden Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne Hope I died for Beauty by Emily Dickinson I Have Seen Bengal’s Face by Jibanananda Das I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud By William Wordsworth If I Had but Two Little Wings Leisure by William Henry Davies Little Drops of Water—Mrs. J. A. Carney Now We Are Six By A.A. Milne O Me! O Life! By Walt Whitman Ode On Solitude by Alexander Pope ‘Out, Out‘ by Robert Frost OZYMANDIAS by Percy Bysshe Shelley Remember - By Christina Rossetti SHE DWELT AMONG THE UNTRODDEN WAYS by William Wordsworth She walks in beauty, like the night Solitude By Ella Wheeler Wilcox Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost The Blossom The Charge of the Light Brigade by Lord Alfred Tennyson The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats The Land of Nod The Little Boy Lost The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge The Road Not Taken The Sands Of Dee by Charles Kingsley The School Boy by William Blake The Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth The Tyger The Wind There is no Frigate Like a Book by Sway Dickinson Time, You Old Gypsy Man by Ralph Hodgson To Celia by Bert Janson To Daffodils by Robert Herrick Today by Thomas Carlyle Tree at my Window by Robert Frost Two Mothers Remembered by Joann Snow Duncanson Under the Greenwood Tree by William Shakespeare Exercises / Worksheet Summary of Poems Worksheet 5.0(1) for HSC Examination With Answers ( Board Questions)

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] ১১৩এক্স রণতুর্য ১৪৩ Set -01 ময়মনসিংহ বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] ১০৫২/২০২৬ Subject Code: 1 0 7 Time 3 hours Full marks 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A - Reading Test Marks - 70 Read the following text carefully. Then answer the questions 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: Marks 1×7=7 (i) What is the figure related to homeless people in Bangladesh every year? (a) 100,000 (b) 100,00,000 (c) 10,000 (d) 1,000 Answer: (a) 100,000 (ii) What is the purpose of the author of the passage? (a) To explain the importance of river (b) To describe the impact of monsoon (c) To describe the impact of river erosion (d) To describe the fate of a woman Answer: (c) To describe the impact of river erosion (iii) _____ has made Meherjan's life miserable. (a) Old age (b) Sickness (c) Frustration (d) River erosion Answer: (d) River erosion (iv) Once Meherjan was _____. (a) solvent (b) insolvent (c) poor (d) impoverished Answer: (a) solvent (v) The word 'consumed' means- (a) spoiled (b) ravaged (c) devoured (d) utilized Answer: (c) devoured (vi) There is/are _____ member/members in Meherjan's family. (a) many (b) a few (c) one (d) a large number of Answer: (c) one (vii) Meherjan's dreams are _____ by the Jamuna. (a) materialised (b) came true (c) shattered (d) fulfilled Answer: (c) shattered 2. Answer the following questions: Marks 2×5=10 (a) Where does Meherjan live? Why does she live there? Answer: Meherjan currently lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. She is forced to live there as a destitute because the cruel erosion of the river Jamuna has completely devoured her home, arable land, and all her property. (b) What did Meherjan have before the erosion made her destitute? Answer: Before the devastating river erosion made her destitute, Meherjan had a happy and solvent life. She had a complete family, including a husband, along with her own house, arable land, cattle, a vegetable garden, and a bamboo bush. (c) What did the river take away from Meherjan within a day? Answer: Within just a single day, the mighty river Jamuna devoured Meherjan's entire homestead, which included her house, her trees, her vegetable garden, and her bamboo bush. (d) How do the people living near the big rivers meet the same fate as Meherjan? Answer: People living near big rivers in Bangladesh meet the same tragic fate as Meherjan because they are constantly threatened by severe river erosion during the monsoon season. Their homes, agricultural lands, and livelihoods are frequently washed away by the mighty rivers, making them instantly homeless and impoverished. (e) Why should we take prompt actions to adapt to climate change? Answer: We must take prompt actions to adapt to climate change because it is directly worsening natural disasters like river erosion. If we fail to act quickly, thousands more innocent people in our towns and villages will become helpless and homeless like Meherjan every single year. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5 Meherjan is a typical homeless woman who lives in a slum. Once she had a family, cultivable land and (a) _____. The erosion of the (b) _____ has taken away all her landed property, house, garden and (c) _____. Meherjan has also lost her husband and family to (d) _____. Now she is all alone living (e) _____ the loss and the pain. Answers: (a) cattle (b) Jamuna (c) shelter (d) diseases (e) with Read the passage on Alexander Fleming and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Alexander Fleming was born in Ayrshire, Scotland on August 6, 1881. He was the third of the four children. He attended a medical school in London and graduated in medicine in 1906. Fleming assisted in battlefield hospitals during the World War I from 1914 to 1918. There he observed many people dying of infection. Once the War was over, Fleming looked for medicine that would heal infection. Then he came back to his laboratory and carried out a lot of experiments to get a cure from infections. At last he was successful in his mission. In 1928 he discovered Penicillin, a drug that is used to kill bacteria. Alexander Fleming died of heart failure in London in 1955. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage: 1×5=5 Name of the events Place Year/Time Contribution Born (a) Graduated in medicine (b) 1906 (c) from 1914-1918 In 1928 (d) Died London (e) Answers(a) in 1881 (b) from London (c) Assisted in battlefield hospitals / World War I (d) discovered Penicillin (e) in 1955 (Note: The source pdf has a typo indicating 1995, but the text explicitly says 1955. Provided 1955 based on the text) 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 Answer: Alexander Fleming, born in Scotland in 1881, was a prominent medical graduate from London. During World War I, while serving in battlefield hospitals, he was deeply moved by soldiers dying from severe infections. This traumatic experience motivated him to relentlessly research a cure. Returning to his laboratory after the war, he conducted numerous experiments and successfully discovered Penicillin in 1928, a groundbreaking antibiotic drug that kills harmful bacteria. His monumental discovery revolutionized medicine before he passed away from heart failure in London in 1955. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five sentences. 1×5=5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Drug (i) hope left for the (i) leads a man to death. (b) When there is no (ii) of drug is (ii) in Bangladesh. (c) The frequent (iii) is acute (iii) brain. (d) The effect (iv) damages (iv) very poisonous. (e) Drug problem (v) taking of drugs (v) young people, they get addicted to drug. Answers: a + ii + iv: Drug is very poisonous. b + i + v: When there is no hope left for the young people, they get addicted to drug. c + v + i: The frequent taking of drugs leads a man to death. d + iv + iii: The effect of drug damages the brain. (Note: column matching logic adjusted for grammatical sense based on standard board questions) e + iii + ii: Drug problem is acute in Bangladesh. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1×8=8 (a) But unfortunately he was defeated in a battle. (b) Alexander, the king of Macedon crossed the Khyber pass and reached India. (c) Then he was taken as a prisoner. (d) He wanted to attack the land of Purus. (e) Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. (f) There ruled a king called Purus. (g) He was brought before Alexander. (h) Purus came forward with his men and arms to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. Answer: b + e + f + d + h + a + c + g (Alexander, the king of Macedon crossed the Khyber pass and reached India. -> Then he came to the plain of the Punjab. -> There ruled a king called Purus. -> He wanted to attack the land of Purus. -> Purus came forward with his men and arms to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. -> But unfortunately he was defeated in a battle. -> Then he was taken as a prisoner. -> He was brought before Alexander.) (Note: একাধিক উত্তর সঠিক হওয়া সম্ভব ।।) 8. Answer any five of the following questions from poems in English For Today. 2×5=10 (a) What did the fisherman think about Mary's golden hair in "The Sands of Dee"? Answer: When the fishermen finally found Mary's drowned body caught in the cruel fishing nets, they tragically mistook her beautiful, floating golden hair for a patch of bright golden seaweed drifting in the cold sea water. (b) Why does the poet use the same questions again and again in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: The poet deliberately repeats the profound questions "O Me! O Life!" to strongly emphasize his deep inner turmoil, intense frustration, and existential crisis regarding the ultimate meaning and purpose of human existence amidst continuous worldly struggles. (c) Why is a book "a magic box" according to the poem 'Books'? Answer: According to the poem, a book is considered "a magic box" because, just like magic, opening its pages instantly transports a child’s imagination to wonderful, faraway lands, introducing them to fascinating characters and thrilling adventures without them ever having to leave their room. (d) How are the two mothers dissimilar from each other in "Two Mothers Remembered"? Answer: In the poem, the two mothers are fundamentally dissimilar in their situations. One mother is remembered for her active, joyful physical presence and warm, loving embrace, while the other is remembered with profound, lingering sorrow because she passed away prematurely, leaving behind a deep void. (e) How does the poet portray time as a traveller in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? Answer: The poet uniquely portrays time as an old, restless gypsy traveller who is constantly on the move in his caravan. He refuses to stop, settle down, or wait for anyone, completely ignoring all earthly temptations, wealth, or desperate pleas to stay for just one more day. (f) What does the poet want to say by "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? Answer: Through this iconic line, the poet expresses that the snow-covered woods possess a mysterious, enchanting, and deeply alluring beauty that strongly tempts him to escape from reality, abandon his worldly duties, and stay in that peaceful isolation forever. (g) Why did the horse shake his harness bells in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? Answer: The horse shook his harness bells because he was highly confused and impatient. He found it very strange and unusual that his master had stopped in the middle of a freezing, dark, isolated wood where there was no farmhouse or shelter nearby. (h) What does the poet mean by "halls of pleasure" in 'Solitude'? Answer: By "halls of pleasure," the poet metaphorically refers to places of joy, celebration, luxury, and success in life. The poet implies that people eagerly flock to these places to share your happiness, but they will quickly abandon you when you enter the lonely "halls" of sorrow. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories in English For Today. 2×5=10 (a) How did Antonio's life save in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Antonio's life was miraculously saved by Portia, who cleverly disguised herself as a highly intelligent young lawyer named Balthazar. She used a brilliant legal loophole, arguing that while Shylock was entitled to a pound of flesh, the cruel bond did not allow him to spill a single drop of Antonio's Christian blood, making it practically impossible to execute the contract. (b) What did the prince of Morocco learn after choosing the gold casket in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: After incorrectly choosing the glittering gold casket, the Prince of Morocco found a terrifying skull and a scroll inside. He learned the harsh, profound lesson that "All that glitters is not gold," meaning that true value lies within, and outward appearances can be highly deceptive and ruinous. (c) What is the moral of the story "The Purple Jar"? Answer: The main moral of the story "The Purple Jar" is that children (and adults) must learn to prioritize practical utility and genuine necessity over superficial, attractive appearances. It teaches the importance of making wise, rational choices rather than being blinded by temporary visual charm. (d) Why did Rosamond think the jar was purple in "The Purple Jar"? Answer: Rosamond foolishly thought the glass jar itself was made of beautiful purple material because it was filled with a brightly colored, dark purple chemical liquid inside the apothecary's shop window. Once the liquid was poured out, she realized with great disappointment that it was just an ordinary, plain, clear glass jar. (e) How was the atmosphere before the storm began in "The Wheel of Cyclone"? Answer: Before the devastating cyclone began, the atmosphere was described as unusually still, eerily calm, and oppressively hot. The sky slowly turned a frightening, ominous dark color, and the sudden, complete absence of normal wind created a suffocating tension that hinted at the approaching terrible disaster. (f) What does Ameen announce one Monday after supper in "Mr. Moti"? Answer: One Monday after supper, Ameen shockingly announces to his family that he has secretly arranged a marriage for himself with a new, younger woman. This cruel and sudden declaration deeply shatters the domestic peace and breaks his loyal first wife's heart. (g) Why was Mrs. Mallard whispering "free, free, free!" in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Mrs. Mallard was whispering "free, free, free!" because, after the initial shock of hearing about her husband's tragic death, she suddenly experienced a profound, overwhelming sense of liberation. She realized that she was finally free from the oppressive constraints of her restrictive marriage and could now live her life entirely for herself. (h) What did Mrs. Mallard's physical appearance suggest about her personality in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Mrs. Mallard was described as young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength. Her physical appearance suggested that she was a deeply sensitive woman who had quietly and passively endured the heavy, suffocating burdens of her marriage, hiding a strong inner desire for personal freedom. Part B - Writing Test Marks - 30 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 15 One day a crow became very thirsty. He flew from place to place in search of water. But he found no water. He continued his search for water... Answer: The Thirsty Crow and His Clever Idea One day a crow became very thirsty. He flew from place to place in search of water. But he found no water. He continued his search for water, feeling extremely weak and exhausted under the scorching summer sun. Just when he was about to give up all hope of surviving, he suddenly spotted a large clay pitcher sitting in a lonely garden. With a joyful heart, the thirsty crow quickly flew down and perched on the edge of the pitcher. He eagerly looked inside, but to his great disappointment, there was only a very small amount of water at the very bottom. He tried desperately to reach the water with his beak, but the neck of the pitcher was too narrow, and the water level was far too low. He then tried to push the heavy pitcher to tilt it, but he was not strong enough to move it even an inch. The crow felt incredibly sad, but he did not lose his hope. He looked around the garden and noticed a pile of small, hard pebbles lying nearby. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck his clever mind. He flew to the pile, picked up a small pebble in his beak, and carefully dropped it into the pitcher. He repeated this tiring process again and again, dropping pebble after pebble into the narrow vessel. Slowly but surely, the heavy pebbles settled at the bottom, and the water level began to rise higher and higher. After a long time of hard work, the water finally reached the very brim of the pitcher. The clever and patient crow joyfully drank his fill, quenched his burning thirst, and happily flew away into the blue sky. 11. Suppose you are Sumon/Sumona and your friend is Rudro/Rudra. Some people are suffering from dengue fever in your area. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about dengue fever. 15 Answer: A Dialogue on the Outbreak of Dengue Fever Sumon: Hello, Rudro! You look very worried today. Is everything alright? Rudro: Hi, Sumon. Honestly, no. I am quite tensed. Have you heard about the sudden, alarming outbreak of dengue fever in our local area? Sumon: Yes, unfortunately, I have. It is becoming a terrible crisis. I heard that several people from our neighboring block have been admitted to the government hospital just this week. Rudro: Exactly! My uncle is one of them. He has been suffering from a severe high fever, intense joint pain, and extreme weakness for the last three days. Sumon: Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that, Rudro. Dengue is an incredibly dangerous viral disease. It is carried by the Aedes mosquito, right? Rudro: Yes, that is correct. And the most terrifying part is that Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the daytime and breed very quickly in clean, stagnant water. Sumon: That means our own homes and surroundings could be the breeding grounds! We often leave water in flower pots, discarded tires, and open plastic containers without even realizing the danger. Rudro: You are absolutely right. We must take immediate, strict preventive measures. We cannot just rely on the city corporation to spray insecticides everywhere. Sumon: I agree completely. We should start a massive awareness campaign in our neighborhood. We need to educate everyone to keep their houses thoroughly clean and completely dry. Rudro: Yes, and we should strongly advise people to use mosquito nets while sleeping, even during the day, and wear long-sleeved clothes to prevent mosquito bites. Sumon: Furthermore, if anyone experiences symptoms like sudden high fever, severe headache, or a red skin rash, they should consult a registered doctor immediately instead of taking random medicines. Rudro: Very true, Sumon. Early detection and proper hydration with saline and fresh fruit juice are extremely crucial for a fast recovery. Sumon: Let us not waste any more time, Rudro. Let's gather some of our friends tomorrow morning and start cleaning the stagnant water around our local community club. Rudro: That is an excellent idea, Sumon. Prevention is definitely our best and only weapon against this deadly dengue outbreak. I will see you tomorrow. Sumon: Take care, Rudro. See you tomorrow. ছায়াপথ কুমিল্লা বোর্ড ১১৩ 03 Set ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] ১০৫৭/২০২৬ Subject Code: 1 0 7 Time-3 hours Full marks-100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A - Reading Test Marks - 70 Read the following passage carefully. Then answer questions 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to her family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with her loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 1,00,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt action to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given after each question. Marks 1x7=7 (a) There is/are _____ In Meherjan's family. (i) many members (ii) a few members (iii) one member (iv) few member Answer: (iii) one member (b) _____ has made Meherjan's life miserable. (i) old age (ii) sickness (iii) frustration (iv) river erosion Answer: (iv) river erosion (c) All her land property _____ gradually by the erosion of Jamuna. (i) consumed (ii) was consumed (iii) consumes (iv) is consumed Answer: (ii) was consumed (d) The people who live by the side of the river lead a very _____ life. (i) happy (ii) nice (iii) anxious (iv) luxurious Answer: (iii) anxious (e) The word 'tremble' mentioned in the passage means _____. (i) steady (ii) stable (iii) throb (iv) vibrate Answer: (iv) vibrate (f) Which is the figure related to the homeless people in Bangladesh every year? (i) 10,00,000 (ii) 10,000 (iii) 1,000 (iv) 1,00,000 Answer: (iv) 1,00,000 (g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? (i) To explain the importance of big rivers (ii) To describe the impact of river erosion (iii) To depict of impact of the monsoon (iv) To describe the destiny of a woman Answer: (ii) To describe the impact of river erosion 2. Answer the following questions in your own words: 2×5=10 (a) What do you know about the early life of Meherjan? Answer: In her early life, Meherjan had a happy and prosperous family. She possessed arable land, cattle, a house, a vegetable garden, and a bamboo bush before the river Jamuna consumed everything. (b) What does Meherjan use to make fire for cooking foods? Answer: Although not explicitly detailed in the provided text beyond making a fire, Meherjan uses fallen leaves, dry straw, and whatever scraps she can gather around the embankment to make a fire for cooking her food. (c) Why is the phrase 'greedy Jamuna' used to describe the river? Answer: The phrase 'greedy Jamuna' is used to personify the river as a cruel and insatiable entity that has ruthlessly devoured Meherjan's property, house, and happiness, much like a greedy person who takes away everything. (d) In which season is the river erosion most likely to occur? Answer: River erosion is most likely to occur during the monsoon season, as the passage mentions that rivers overflow or erode during this time. (e) What is the central idea of the passage? Answer: The central idea of the passage is to highlight the devastating impact of river erosion and climate change on the vulnerable people of Bangladesh, using Meherjan's tragic life as a realistic example. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on it: 1×5=5 River erosion is still posing (a) _____ to the lives and properties of thousands of people (b) _____ close to the rivers. They are most (c) _____ the worst victims of river erosion. Each year about one lac people (d) _____ homeless for river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (e) _____ Answers: (a) threat / danger (b) residing / living (c) likely / often (d) become (e) example Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels, lakes and vast areas of flood plains. Hakaluki Haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With a land area of 18,386 hectores, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 1,90,000 people. This haor was declared an ecologically critical area in April 1999 by the Government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals. The haor falls into two administrative districts Maulovibazar and Sylhet. Some 1,90,000 people live in the area surrounding the haor. The haor is a very important resting place of migratory water-fowls flying in from the north. The interesting species is the Barheaded Goose which is now hardly seen in fresh water wetlands. Hakaluki Haor is known as a good grazing land in winter. The haor had very dense swamp forests in the past, but deforestation and lack of conservation practices have virtually destroyed this unique forest in the last two decades. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. Marks 1×5=5 About Hakaluki Haor Who/What Event/activity Speciality/area Place/time Hakaluki Haor is a major water land with an area of in Bangladesh The haor was declared Ecologically critical area falls into two districts (iii).......... (iv) is seen which is the most interesting, water fowl in fresh water The haor (v) as good grazing land in winter Answers: (i) 18,386 hectares (ii) in April 1999 (iii) Maulovibazar and Sylhet (iv) The Barheaded Goose (v) is known (Note: 'Water' এর পরিবর্তে 'Winter' হবে।) 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 Answer: Hakaluki Haor, spanning 18,386 hectares across Maulovibazar and Sylhet, is one of Bangladesh's most significant wetlands and a vital inland open water resource. Declared an ecologically critical area in April 1999, this complex ecosystem supports immense biodiversity and sustains the livelihoods of approximately 1,90,000 people. It serves as a crucial winter grazing land and a sanctuary for rare migratory birds like the Barheaded Goose. Unfortunately, over the past two decades, unchecked deforestation and a lack of proper conservation have severely destroyed the unique, dense swamp forests that once flourished in the region. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Morality develops the conscience (i) himself in a proper way and cultivate (i) which cannot ignore logic and reason (b) It helps a man guide (ii) is increasing and we are losing (ii) and right and wrong (c) It is such a great natural power (iii) from our childhood, we shall (iii) the invaluable virtue of morality (d) But nowadays moral erosion (iv) that it grows naturally in human behavior (iv) fall in every aspect of life (e) If we do not practise morality (v) by which man can judge good or bad (v) all the virtues to become a complete man Answers: a + v + ii: Morality develops the conscience by which man can judge good or bad and right and wrong. b + i + v: It helps a man guide himself in a proper way and cultivate all the virtues to become a complete man. c + iv + i: It is such a great natural power that it grows naturally in human behavior which cannot ignore logic and reason. d + ii + iii: But nowadays moral erosion is increasing and we are losing the invaluable virtue of morality. e + iii + iv: If we do not practise morality from our childhood, we shall fall in every aspect of life. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. 1×8=8 (a) He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. (b) This award was named after Alfred Nobel. (c) He was an engineer. (d) Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. (e) So, it was called the Nobel Prize. (f) He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. (Note: Appears as '1' in prompt, corrected to 'f' based on standard sequential flow) (g) This award was also given for setting up peace in the world. (h) He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. Answer: d + c + f + a + h + b + e + g (Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. -> He was an engineer. -> He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. -> He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. -> He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. -> This award was named after Alfred Nobel. -> So, it was called the Nobel Prize. -> This award was also given for setting up peace in the world.) 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems. Marks 2×5=10 (a) How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: Walt Whitman views humanity as an endless, struggling crowd where each individual faces foolishness and despair, yet still possesses a unique purpose and the profound opportunity to contribute their own "verse" to the grand play of life. (b) What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: The phrase is a metaphor indicating that the grand, unstoppable narrative of human history and existence continues despite individual struggles, and everyone has a role to play in it. (c) What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? Answer: The poem suggests that reading is a powerful mental journey that acts as a magical vessel, transporting the reader's imagination to different times, realms, and experiences without ever leaving their physical location. (d) What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? Answer: The poem suggests that a mother's patience is boundless and deeply enduring, highlighting how mothers silently bear immense hardships and make sacrifices to raise their children with unconditional love. (e) What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? Answer: While the poem highlights the tragic fate of Mary and the destructive power of nature, the continuous, echoing call of the fishermen reflects human resilience, showing how communities endure and remember their lost ones. (f) Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? Answer: The poet uses the metaphor of a caravan to depict Time as a restless, wandering gypsy that never permanently halts, emphasizing the fleeting, unstoppable, and ever-moving nature of time. (g) What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? Answer: The falling snow creates a serene, isolated, and hypnotic atmosphere. It symbolizes the alluring, quiet beauty of nature that tempts the speaker to pause and escape from his worldly duties and obligations. (h) What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? Answer: The poet means that people are naturally drawn to happiness and success. When you are cheerful, you will easily attract companions, but in times of sorrow or difficulty, people tend to abandon you to suffer alone. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from the stories: 2×5=10 (a) How does Sonabhan react to Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? Answer: Sonabhan is initially deeply heartbroken and devastated by the profound tragedy of Moti's death, experiencing intense grief over the loss of her beloved companion. (b) What marks a significant change in Sonabhan's routine after Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? Answer: Following Moti's passing, Sonabhan's routine changes drastically as she has to shoulder new, heavy responsibilities to survive, working harder and managing all household struggles independently. (c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Richard, a close friend of Mr. Brently Mallard, and Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister, brought the tragic news of his supposed death in a railroad disaster to Mrs. Mallard. (d) What does the purple jar symbolize in "The Purple Jar"? Answer: The purple jar symbolizes superficial beauty, illusion, and impracticality. It serves to teach the protagonist, Rosamond, a moral lesson about valuing true utility over mere outward appearance. (e) What did Portia emphasize about God's mercy in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Portia emphasized that mercy is a divine quality, dropping like "gentle rain from heaven." She argued that it blesses both the giver and receiver, and human justice becomes closest to God's when seasoned with mercy. (f) What was Antonio's primary occupation in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Antonio was a prominent, wealthy Christian merchant in Venice whose primary occupation involved trading valuable goods across the seas using a fleet of merchant ships. (g) What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction when he entered the house in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: When Mr. Brently Mallard—who was presumed to be dead—suddenly unlocked the front door and entered the house completely unharmed, Mrs. Mallard was profoundly shocked. (h) Why did Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Mrs. Mallard died of a sudden heart attack, described ironically by doctors as "the joy that kills." In truth, the fatal shock was likely caused by the devastating, abrupt loss of her newly discovered freedom and independence. Part B - Writing Test Marks - 30 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 15 Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour, a banker, who, one day, said to him, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied,". Answer: The Happy Cobbler and the Rich Banker Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour, a banker, who, one day, said to him, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied, "I do not know, sir. I only earn enough day by day to feed my family and myself, and that is quite enough to keep me happy." The wealthy banker, who was always stressed about his vast wealth, pitied the poor man's financial state. Desiring to help him, the banker gave the cobbler a bag containing a thousand gold coins, telling him to keep it for times of need. The cobbler had never seen so much money in his entire life. He took the heavy bag of gold home and buried it secretly in a corner of his house. However, from that day onward, his life changed entirely. He lost his sweet sleep, constantly worrying that thieves might break in and steal his treasure. He even stopped singing his cheerful songs while working, as his mind was preoccupied with protecting the gold. His peace of mind completely vanished, and he became anxious and miserable. Finally, realizing that the money was the root cause of his unhappiness, he dug up the gold coins. He went straight to the banker's house and returned the money, saying, "Please take back your gold, sir. I would much rather have my songs, my sleep, and my peace of mind than all the wealth in the world." From then on, the cobbler returned to his simple life, singing happily every single day. 11. Education is very important for the development of a nation. Suppose, you are Nadi/Sagor and your friend is Adib/Adiba. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of education in the development of a nation. 15 Answer: A Dialogue on the Importance of Education Sagor: Hello, Adib! How are you doing today? Adib: I am doing great, Sagor. I was just reading an article in the newspaper about the newly proposed education budget of our country. Sagor: That is an excellent topic. Education is undeniably the most important factor for the development of any nation. What are your thoughts on it? Adib: I completely agree with you. I believe that education is the backbone of a nation. Without a well-educated population, no country can ever hope to prosper economically or socially. Sagor: Exactly. Education removes the darkness of ignorance and enlightens the human mind. It teaches people how to distinguish between right and wrong. Adib: Yes, and it also creates skilled manpower. An educated workforce can utilize modern technology, improve agricultural output, and boost industrial production. Sagor: Furthermore, education raises awareness about health, sanitation, and population control. Educated citizens are more conscious of their rights and duties towards the state. Adib: You are absolutely right. Look at the developed countries around the world; their success is deeply rooted in their high literacy rates and advanced educational systems. Sagor: Unfortunately, a significant portion of our population is still illiterate. They often fall victim to superstitions and cannot contribute effectively to national growth. Adib: That is why the government and conscious citizens must work together to ensure that every single child gets access to quality education. No one should be left behind. Sagor: I truly hope our new budget reflects that vision. We need more schools, better training for teachers, and modern facilities. Adib: Absolutely, Sagor. Only proper education can unlock the true potential of our nation and lead us to a brighter, more prosperous future. Sagor: Well said, Adib. It was great discussing this crucial issue with you. Adib: Same here, Sagor. Have a great day ahead! চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy, such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? (f) What type of man was Shylock? (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own way: (15) Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found.. 11. Suppose, you are Abir and your friend is Bablu. Bublu was a good student but he is now very inattentive to his study. He is always busy with playing online games on his smart phone. But smart phone has also some beneficial side. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend Bablu about the uses and abuses of smart phone. (15) Key ( Answers followed by Questions) চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy, such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit Answer: 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (iii) unpurified oil (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (ii) double (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (ii) Burning (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (iii) dangerous (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Answer: (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? Fossil fuels are natural energy sources like coal, mineral oil, and natural gas. We need them to produce electricity, heat our houses, and run vehicles like cars and airplanes. (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? Trees are very important because they absorb a huge amount of harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air. In return, they deliver fresh oxygen, which helps keep the environment healthy and balanced. (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? We can reduce greenhouse gases by burning fewer fossil fuels like coal and crude oil. We also need to stop deforestation completely and plant more trees to save the environment. (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? We are strengthening the greenhouse effect mainly through rapid deforestation. People are continuously cutting down and burning enormous forest areas to get wood and clear land, which releases massive carbon dioxide into the air. (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Yes, I fully agree that humans are responsible. During the last hundred years, humans have rapidly increased industrial activities, burned millions of barrels of crude oil daily, and destroyed forests, which directly causes the greenhouse effect. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Answer: (a) energy (b) houses (c) greenhouse (d) within/surrounding (e) balance Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden Answer: (i) West Hills, Long Island, New York. (ii) 'Leaves of Grass' (iii) 1861 (iv) Camden, New Jersey (v) died 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Walt Whitman was a famous American poet, journalist, and humanist born in New York in 1819. He started working at an early age and published his greatest poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass', in 1855. During the American Civil War, he kindly served as a volunteer to care for wounded soldiers, which deeply inspired his writing. He became highly respected during his lifetime and spent his final years in Camden until his death in 1892. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. Answer: (a + ii + v) The ground sits on moving tectonic plates. (b + i + iii) Tall buildings can fall in a big shake. (c + iv + ii) Bangladesh shakes when an earthquake happens. (d + v + i) Earthquake resistance building codes must be followed by every builder. (e + iii + iv) People need to know what to do during an earthquake. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. Answer: e+c+h+a+f+d+b+g Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? The phrase 'useless years' refers to the time people waste on endless sadness, foolish mistakes, and meaningless struggles instead of finding the true beauty and purpose of life. (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? The poet calls each book a magic box because a book hides wonderful surprises inside. When we open it, it magically takes us to new worlds of imagination and adventure. (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? The two mothers are actually the same woman seen at two different stages of life. First, she is remembered as a strong, loving young mother, and later as a weak, old woman who needs care. (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? The poet calls the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' because the wild waves and thick fog showed no mercy and took the life of the innocent young girl named Mary. (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? A gipsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. Time is called an old gipsy man because time also never stops or waits for anyone; it is always moving forward. (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. The poet stopped by a beautiful, deep, and dark forest. It was a very peaceful and quiet place filled with falling snow on the darkest evening of the year. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? In the last line of the poem, the word 'sleep' has a deeper meaning. It symbolizes the final, endless rest of human life, which is death. (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? The final message is that when you are happy and successful, people will gladly join you. But when you are sad or in pain, you have to suffer and cry all alone. 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. Ameen was a brave, patriotic, and courageous seventeen-year-old boy. He loved his country so much that he left his mother's safe home to join the 1971 Liberation War. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? The milliner's shop was decorated very beautifully. It had bright shop windows filled with colorful ribbons, artificial flowers, and many attractive items to catch people's eyes. (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? Rosamond did not examine the jar well because she was completely fascinated by its bright purple color on the outside. She was young and foolishly thought it was filled with solid colored glass. (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? Rosamond's mother said this line. She said so to teach her young daughter a practical lesson that usefulness is much more important than just outward beauty. (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? Bassanio was Antonio's very close and dear friend. He was always short of money because he lived a very luxurious lifestyle and spent far more wealth than he actually had. (f) What type of man was Shylock? Shylock was an extremely greedy, cruel, and selfish moneylender. He hated Antonio deeply and wanted to use the cruel bond to take Antonio's life without showing any mercy. (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? Portia's father made three caskets. They were made of gold, silver, and lead. The dull, ordinary-looking lead casket contained the beautiful portrait of Portia. (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? The wise lawyer was actually Portia in disguise as a man named Balthazar. She was a highly intelligent, clever, and deeply loyal woman who used her brilliant mind to defeat Shylock. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Complete the Story Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school-going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found that she had won one crore taka. At first, Dilara could not believe her eyes. She became very excited and informed her husband. Motin was also surprised to hear the news. But they did not become proud or careless. They thanked Allah for the blessing and decided to use the money wisely. First of all, they repaired their old broken house and built a small brick-built home. Then they arranged proper treatment for Motin’s old parents. They also admitted their children to a better school so that they could receive a good education. Motin bought some farming land and modern farming equipment. As a result, he could produce more crops than before. Dilara also helped poor people in the village. She donated money to the local mosque and helped some poor students buy books and school dresses. Many people advised them to spend money carelessly, but Dilara was wise enough to avoid wastefulness. She always remembered their hard days and taught her children to live honestly and simply. After a few years, Motin’s family became respected in the village for their honesty, kindness, and good behavior. They lived happily and peacefully. Moral: Money can bring happiness if it is used wisely and honestly. 11. Dialogue about the Uses and Abuses of Smart Phone Abir: Hello Bablu! How are you? Bablu: I am fine. What about you? Abir: I am fine too. But nowadays I see you are always busy with your smart phone. Bablu: Yes, I spend much time playing online games. It helps me enjoy my free time. Abir: Recreation is necessary, but too much gaming is harmful. You were once a very good student, but now you are becoming inattentive to your studies. Bablu: You are right. But smart phones also have many benefits. Abir: Of course. Smart phones are very useful for education and communication. We can attend online classes, search for information, read e-books, and learn English easily. Bablu: Yes, I also use YouTube and educational apps sometimes. Abir: That is good. Smart phones also help us contact friends and family quickly. We can know world news and learn many important things through the internet. Bablu: But many students misuse smart phones by wasting time on games and social media. Abir: Exactly. Excessive use of smart phones can damage our studies, waste valuable time, and even harm our health. Bablu: I understand now. I should use my smart phone only when necessary and spend more time studying. Abir: Very good. If you use technology properly, it will help you succeed in life. Bablu: Thank you, Abir, for your good advice. Abir: You are most welcome.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] সিলেট বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago, Meherjan had everything—a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon, many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) In her early life, Meherjan was ______ (i) stressful (ii) solvent (iii) insolvent (iv) satisfied (b) How long did the river Jamuna take to make Meherjan homeless? (i) Many years (ii) One week (iii) One day (iv) Long time (c) Meherjan's dreams have been shattered by ______ (i) the whispering wind (ii) the greedy villagers (iii) the dancing flames (iv) the greediness of the river Jamuna (d) The synonym of the word 'fate' is ______ (i) destiny (ii) disaster (iii) destruction (iv) decay (e) What does the phrase 'mighty rivers' in the text mean? (i) Rivers that have many waves (ii) Rivers that make people mighty (iii) Rivers that have strong dams (iv) Rivers that have huge volume of water and very strong currents (f) What is the consequence of river erosion? (i) Taking away man's life (ii) Making people rootless (iii) Making people aware (iv) Leading a happy life (g) What is the actual cause of river erosion? (i) Greenhouse gas (ii) Strong tides (iii) Temperature rise (iv) Climate change 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'dancing flames' symbolize? (b) Which properties did Meherjan lose due to river erosion? (c) Why is Meherjan alone at present? (d) How do the people of our country suffer owing to climate change? (e) What is the main purpose of the passage? 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) People living by the river banks are in the threat of extinction (a) ______ to river erosion. Every year, many people become (b) ______ because of it. Meherjan has become a (c) ______ of this natural disaster. She lost her family, (d) ______ and properties. Her life is now full of (e) ______ because of the greedy Jamuna. Answer: (a) due (b) homeless (c) victim (d) land (e) struggles Read the following text carefully and answer questions no. 4 and 5: Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 5 August, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, USA. He received B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and did M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Air Force's Man in Space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his crew started the journey to the moon in Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day they fired off the surface of the moon. 4. Complete the table below with information from the passage: (1×5=5) Aim To conquer the moon Main spaceship (i) ______ Who/What Event When Place Neil Armstrong was born on 5 August, 1930 (ii) ______ He (iii) ______ in 1955 (iv) ______ started their journey to the moon on July 16, 1969 from the earth Neil Armstrong landed on the moon (v) ______ Answer: (i) Apollo 11 (ii) Wapakoneta (iii) received his B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering (iv) Neil Armstrong along with his crew (v) on July 20, 1969 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words: (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Food adulteration is a process (i) mobile courts to detect (i) by the greedy businessmen (b) The main reason behind adding (ii) the quality of foods (ii) is to increase financial profit (c) It is an awful offense (iii) in which harmful chemicals (iii) and punish the dishonest businessmen (d) This process reduces (iv) various chemicals in food (iv) are added in food items (e) The government has set up (v) which is committed (v) and damages the health of consumers Answer: (a+iii+iv), (b+iv+ii), (c+v+i), (d+ii+v), (e+i+iii) 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He took shelter in a remote cave. (b) Robert Bruce fought bravely but lost the battle. (c) But it didn't give up hope and at last became successful. (d) Inspired by this incident, Robert Bruce gathered his courage and attacked the enemies again. (e) Once while he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. (f) Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. (g) And lastly he regained his kingdom. (h) The King of England invaded his kingdom and occupied it. Answer: f+h+b+a+e+c+d+g 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your textbook: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? (b) Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? (c) What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? (d) How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? (f) Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? (g) What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? (h) "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from the stories of your textbook: (2×5=10) (a) Which things did Rosamond wish to buy? (b) When does Sonabhan realise that Ameen has grown up? (c) How did Bassanio want to visit Portia and why? (d) What was the condition of Mrs. Mallard when she heard about her husband's death? (e) Why didn't Rosamond examine the Jar before buying it? (f) Why was Bassanio short of money all the time? (g) Why did Sonabhan sigh? (h) Why did Antonio agree to borrow money from Shylock? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story. Complete the story and give a suitable title to it: (15) Sheikh Saadi was a great poet in Iran. The king of Iran used to invite him very often in his court. Once on his way to the court, he took shelter in a nobleman's house. At that time, he was in a very simple dress. The nobleman... 11. Suppose, you are Atif/Atifa. You have a friend named Rana/Runa. Very often he/she feels tired and lazy. It will be helpful for his/her health to have physical exercise regularly. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of taking physical exercise. (15) সিলেট বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago, Meherjan had everything—a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon, many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) In her early life, Meherjan was ______ (i) stressful (ii) solvent (iii) insolvent (iv) satisfied (b) How long did the river Jamuna take to make Meherjan homeless? (i) Many years (ii) One week (iii) One day (iv) Long time (c) Meherjan's dreams have been shattered by ______ (i) the whispering wind (ii) the greedy villagers (iii) the dancing flames (iv) the greediness of the river Jamuna (d) The synonym of the word 'fate' is ______ (i) destiny (ii) disaster (iii) destruction (iv) decay (e) What does the phrase 'mighty rivers' in the text mean? (i) Rivers that have many waves (ii) Rivers that make people mighty (iii) Rivers that have strong dams (iv) Rivers that have huge volume of water and very strong currents (f) What is the consequence of river erosion? (i) Taking away man's life (ii) Making people rootless (iii) Making people aware (iv) Leading a happy life (g) What is the actual cause of river erosion? (i) Greenhouse gas (ii) Strong tides (iii) Temperature rise (iv) Climate change 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'dancing flames' symbolize? (b) Which properties did Meherjan lose due to river erosion? (c) Why is Meherjan alone at present? (d) How do the people of our country suffer owing to climate change? (e) What is the main purpose of the passage? 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) People living by the river banks are in the threat of extinction (a) ______ to river erosion. Every year, many people become (b) ______ because of it. Meherjan has become a (c) ______ of this natural disaster. She lost her family, (d) ______ and properties. Her life is now full of (e) ______ because of the greedy Jamuna. Answer: (a) due (b) homeless (c) victim (d) land (e) struggles Read the following text carefully and answer questions no. 4 and 5: Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 5 August, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, USA. He received B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and did M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Air Force's Man in Space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his crew started the journey to the moon in Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day they fired off the surface of the moon. 4. Complete the table below with information from the passage: (1×5=5) Aim To conquer the moon Main spaceship (i) ______ Who/What Event When Place Neil Armstrong was born on 5 August, 1930 (ii) ______ He (iii) ______ in 1955 (iv) ______ started their journey to the moon on July 16, 1969 from the earth Neil Armstrong landed on the moon (v) ______ Answer: (i) Apollo 11 (ii) Wapakoneta (iii) received his B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering (iv) Neil Armstrong along with his crew (v) on July 20, 1969 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words: (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Food adulteration is a process (i) mobile courts to detect (i) by the greedy businessmen (b) The main reason behind adding (ii) the quality of foods (ii) is to increase financial profit (c) It is an awful offense (iii) in which harmful chemicals (iii) and punish the dishonest businessmen (d) This process reduces (iv) various chemicals in food (iv) are added in food items (e) The government has set up (v) which is committed (v) and damages the health of consumers Answer: (a+iii+iv), (b+iv+ii), (c+v+i), (d+ii+v), (e+i+iii) 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He took shelter in a remote cave. (b) Robert Bruce fought bravely but lost the battle. (c) But it didn't give up hope and at last became successful. (d) Inspired by this incident, Robert Bruce gathered his courage and attacked the enemies again. (e) Once while he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. (f) Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. (g) And lastly he regained his kingdom. (h) The King of England invaded his kingdom and occupied it. Answer: f+h+b+a+e+c+d+g 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your textbook: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? (b) Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? (c) What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? (d) How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? (f) Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? (g) What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? (h) "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from the stories of your textbook: (2×5=10) (a) Which things did Rosamond wish to buy? (b) When does Sonabhan realise that Ameen has grown up? (c) How did Bassanio want to visit Portia and why? (d) What was the condition of Mrs. Mallard when she heard about her husband's death? (e) Why didn't Rosamond examine the Jar before buying it? (f) Why was Bassanio short of money all the time? (g) Why did Sonabhan sigh? (h) Why did Antonio agree to borrow money from Shylock? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story. Complete the story and give a suitable title to it: (15) Sheikh Saadi was a great poet in Iran. The king of Iran used to invite him very often in his court. Once on his way to the court, he took shelter in a nobleman's house. At that time, he was in a very simple dress. The nobleman... 11. Suppose, you are Atif/Atifa. You have a friend named Rana/Runa. Very often he/she feels tired and lazy. It will be helpful for his/her health to have physical exercise regularly. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of taking physical exercise. (15) Key সিলেট বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago, Meherjan had everything—a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon, many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) In her early life, Meherjan was ______ (i) stressful (ii) solvent (iii) insolvent (iv) satisfied (b) How long did the river Jamuna take to make Meherjan homeless? (i) Many years (ii) One week (iii) One day (iv) Long time (c) Meherjan's dreams have been shattered by ______ (i) the whispering wind (ii) the greedy villagers (iii) the dancing flames (iv) the greediness of the river Jamuna (d) The synonym of the word 'fate' is ______ (i) destiny (ii) disaster (iii) destruction (iv) decay (e) What does the phrase 'mighty rivers' in the text mean? (i) Rivers that have many waves (ii) Rivers that make people mighty (iii) Rivers that have strong dams (iv) Rivers that have huge volume of water and very strong currents (f) What is the consequence of river erosion? (i) Taking away man's life (ii) Making people rootless (iii) Making people aware (iv) Leading a happy life (g) What is the actual cause of river erosion? (i) Greenhouse gas (ii) Strong tides (iii) Temperature rise (iv) Climate change (a) In her early life, Meherjan was ______ (ii) solvent (b) How long did the river Jamuna take to make Meherjan homeless? (iii) One day (c) Meherjan's dreams have been shattered by ______ (iv) the greediness of the river Jamuna (d) The synonym of the word 'fate' is ______ (i) destiny (e) What does the phrase 'mighty rivers' in the text mean? (iv) Rivers that have huge volume of water and very strong currents (f) What is the consequence of river erosion? (ii) Making people rootless (g) What is the actual cause of river erosion? (iv) Climate change 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'dancing flames' symbolize? (b) Which properties did Meherjan lose due to river erosion? (c) Why is Meherjan alone at present? (d) How do the people of our country suffer owing to climate change? (e) What is the main purpose of the passage? (a) What does the phrase 'dancing flames' symbolize? The phrase 'dancing flames' symbolizes the painful instability, deep sadness, and terrible struggles in Meherjan's life. Just like the fire shaking in the wind, her life is also shaking and full of continuous troubles. (b) Which properties did Meherjan lose due to river erosion? Due to the cruel river erosion, Meherjan lost all her valuable properties. She completely lost her beautiful house, her big trees, her green vegetable garden, her bamboo bush, her domestic cattle, and all her farming land. (c) Why is Meherjan alone at present? Meherjan is completely alone at present because she lost everyone she loved. Her husband and her other family members died from cruel diseases. These diseases were caused by extreme hunger and deep poverty after the river destroyed everything. (d) How do the people of our country suffer owing to climate change? The people of our country suffer terribly because of climate change. Climate change causes deadly river erosion every year. Because of this erosion, thousands of simple villagers lose their homes, lands, and families, and they become completely poor and rootless. (e) What is the main purpose of the passage? The main purpose of this passage is to show the terrible and destructive effects of river erosion and climate change. By telling the sad story of Meherjan, the writer wants to warn us about the great danger our environment is facing. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) People living by the river banks are in the threat of extinction (a) ______ to river erosion. Every year, many people become (b) ______ because of it. Meherjan has become a (c) ______ of this natural disaster. She lost her family, (d) ______ and properties. Her life is now full of (e) ______ because of the greedy Jamuna. Answer: (a) due (b) homeless (c) victim (d) land (e) struggles Read the following text carefully and answer questions no. 4 and 5: Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 5 August, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, USA. He received B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and did M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Air Force's Man in Space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his crew started the journey to the moon in Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day they fired off the surface of the moon. 4. Complete the table below with information from the passage: (1×5=5) Aim To conquer the moon Main spaceship (i) ______ Who/What Event When Place Neil Armstrong was born on 5 August, 1930 (ii) ______ He (iii) ______ in 1955 (iv) ______ started their journey to the moon on July 16, 1969 from the earth Neil Armstrong landed on the moon (v) ______ Answer: (i) Apollo 11 (ii) Wapakoneta (iii) received his B.Sc. degree in Aeronautical Engineering (iv) Neil Armstrong along with his crew (v) on July 20, 1969 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words: (10) Neil Armstrong is a world-famous American astronaut and an excellent engineer. He was born in America in 1930 and was very brilliant from his childhood. He studied Aeronautical Engineering and earned his degrees with great success. In 1958, he was specially selected for the US Air Force's space program. He became a great hero of human history when he acted as the commander of the Apollo 11 spaceship. He and his brave crew traveled to space, and on July 20, 1969, he became the very first human being to successfully walk on the surface of the moon. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Food adulteration is a process (i) mobile courts to detect (i) by the greedy businessmen (b) The main reason behind adding (ii) the quality of foods (ii) is to increase financial profit (c) It is an awful offense (iii) in which harmful chemicals (iii) and punish the dishonest businessmen (d) This process reduces (iv) various chemicals in food (iv) are added in food items (e) The government has set up (v) which is committed (v) and damages the health of consumers Answer: (a + iii + iv) Food adulteration is a process in which harmful chemicals are added in food items. (b + iv + ii) The main reason behind adding various chemicals in food is to increase financial profit. (c + v + i) It is an awful offense which is committed by the greedy businessmen. (d + ii + v) This process reduces the quality of foods and damages the health of consumers. (e + i + iii) The government has set up mobile courts to detect and punish the dishonest businessmen. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He took shelter in a remote cave. (b) Robert Bruce fought bravely but lost the battle. (c) But it didn't give up hope and at last became successful. (d) Inspired by this incident, Robert Bruce gathered his courage and attacked the enemies again. (e) Once while he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. (f) Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. (g) And lastly he regained his kingdom. (h) The King of England invaded his kingdom and occupied it. Answer: f+h+b+a+e+c+d+g Correct Order: (f) + (h) + (b) + (a) + (e) + (c) + (d) + (g) Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. The King of England invaded his kingdom and occupied it. Robert Bruce fought bravely but lost the battle. He took shelter in a remote cave. Once while he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. But it didn't give up hope and at last became successful. Inspired by this incident, Robert Bruce gathered his courage and attacked the enemies again. And lastly he regained his kingdom. 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your textbook: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? By this phrase, the poet means that human beings are always looking for hope, truth, and a good meaning in life. But sadly, the world is full of darkness and struggles, so people often fail to find that beautiful light of hope. (b) Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? Yes, the speaker loved both the mothers very deeply. In truth, they were not two different women; they were the same mother at two different ages. The child loved the strong young mother for her endless care, and also loved the weak old mother out of deep duty and gratitude. (c) What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? When we read a book, our imagination wakes up. The books magically bring wonderful new worlds, beautiful fairies, brave knights, and thrilling adventures straight into our fancies and in front of our eyes. (d) How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? The poet has described the sea as a very cruel, dark, and dangerous monster. The sea was extremely hungry and its wild foam silently crawled over the sand in the thick fog just to kill the innocent young girl. (e) What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? A gipsy is a wandering traveler who never builds a permanent home and never stays in one place. Time is compared to a gipsy man because time also runs forward endlessly and never stops or waits for anyone in this world. (f) Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? The poet stopped by the woods because the natural scenery of the forest was extremely beautiful, deep, and peaceful. He was totally mesmerized by the quiet dark woods filling up with soft white snow, so he stopped to enjoy the view. (g) What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? Mary was a sweet and innocent young girl. She was given a very simple daily task. She was asked to go across the lonely, sandy beach of Dee and call the cattle home before the dark night arrived. (h) "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. These famous lines teach a very harsh reality of human nature. When a person is happy, wealthy, and successful, everyone eagerly wants to be his friend. But when the same person is sad, poor, and crying, all those friends run away and leave him to suffer all alone. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from the stories of your textbook: (2×5=10) (a) Which things did Rosamond wish to buy? When Rosamond looked at the bright shop windows in London, she foolishly wished to buy many things. She wanted to buy pretty artificial flowers, colorful ribbons, a very useful pair of shoes, and a large, bright purple jar from the chemist's shop. (b) When does Sonabhan realise that Ameen has grown up? Sonabhan realized that her son Ameen had grown up when he started talking about serious matters like patriotism and war. He bravely decided to leave his safe home and join the dangerous Liberation War to free his motherland. (c) How did Bassanio want to visit Portia and why? Bassanio wanted to visit Portia in a very grand, rich, and luxurious manner. He wanted to show off great wealth, wear expensive clothes, and take many servants with him so that he could impress the rich Portia and easily win her heart. (d) What was the condition of Mrs. Mallard when she heard about her husband's death? When Mrs. Mallard first heard the shocking news of her husband's death, she wept very wildly and violently in her sister's arms. But after she went to her room alone, she suddenly felt a great, secret joy of freedom filling her heart. (e) Why didn't Rosamond examine the Jar before buying it? Rosamond did not examine the jar closely because she was completely blinded by its bright purple appearance from outside the shop. She was a very young, innocent, and inexperienced girl, so she foolishly thought the solid glass itself was purple. (f) Why was Bassanio short of money all the time? Bassanio was an honest friend, but he had a very bad habit of wasting wealth. He was constantly short of money because he loved to live a very luxurious lifestyle and always spent much more money than he actually possessed. (g) Why did Sonabhan sigh? Sonabhan sighed heavily out of deep sorrow and terrible loneliness. Her heart was full of pain first because her brave son Ameen left her to fight in the war, and later because her beloved pet rooster, Moti, tragically died. (h) Why did Antonio agree to borrow money from Shylock? Antonio was a very kind and selfless friend. He agreed to borrow three thousand ducats from the cruel moneylender Shylock because he urgently wanted to help his dearest friend Bassanio travel to Belmont to marry the beautiful Portia. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story. Complete the story and give a suitable title to it: Title: Dress Does Not Make a Man Great Sheikh Saadi was a great poet in Iran. The king of Iran used to invite him very often in his court. Once on his way to the court, he took shelter in a nobleman's house. At that time, he was in a very simple dress. The nobleman considered him an ordinary poor traveler. He did not show any respect to the great poet and gave him very simple, tasteless food to eat. Sheikh Saadi did not say anything, but he felt very insulted in his heart. The next morning, he silently left the nobleman's house and went to the king's royal court. At the royal court, the great king treated Sheikh Saadi with huge respect and honor. After a few days, Sheikh Saadi was returning to his own village. On his way back, he decided to visit that same nobleman's house again. But this time, the situation was very different. Sheikh Saadi was wearing a very expensive, rich, and gorgeous dress given by the king. When the nobleman saw a man in such a rich dress, he thought a very important and powerful person had arrived. He warmly welcomed Sheikh Saadi, showed him huge respect, and prepared many types of delicious, rich food for him. When they sat down to eat, Sheikh Saadi did a very strange thing. Instead of putting the delicious food in his mouth, he started putting the sweet pieces of food into the pockets of his expensive dress! The nobleman was totally shocked and asked, "Sir, what are you doing? Why are you giving food to your dress?" Sheikh Saadi smiled calmly and replied, "A few days ago, I came to your house in a simple dress, and you gave me simple food. Today I came in a rich dress, and you gave me rich food. This means your respect and delicious food are not for me, but for my expensive dress! So, I am feeding my dress." Hearing this great truth, the nobleman felt deeply ashamed. He realized his great mistake and begged forgiveness from the wise poet. 11. Suppose, you are Atif/Atifa. You have a friend named Rana/Runa. Very often he/she feels tired and lazy. It will be helpful for his/her health to have physical exercise regularly. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of taking physical exercise. A dialogue between myself (Atif) and my friend Rana about the importance of physical exercise: Atif: Hello Rana! How are you doing today? You look very tired and sleepy again. Rana: Hi Atif. Yes, I am not feeling very well today. For the last few weeks, I always feel extremely tired, weak, and lazy. I cannot concentrate on my studies at all. Atif: I am very sorry to hear that, my friend. Do you take regular physical exercise in the morning or afternoon? Rana: No, Atif, I do not. I usually sleep late in the morning. Is physical exercise really that important for our body? Atif: Yes, Rana! It is extremely important. Physical exercise is the best medicine for a healthy body and a fresh mind. It keeps us completely active, strong, and totally free from diseases. Rana: Really? But how does it work inside our body? Atif: When you take regular exercise, it improves your blood circulation and builds strong muscles. It also digests your food properly. Because you do not exercise, your body is becoming weak and lazy. Rana: I understand now. But Atif, what kind of physical exercise should I do? I do not like to go to the gym. Atif: You do not need to go to a gym at all! You can do very simple things. You can wake up early in the morning and walk in the open field for thirty minutes. You can also swim in the pond, or play outdoor games like football and cricket with us. Rana: That sounds very easy and fun. But will it help me study better? Atif: Absolutely! There is a famous proverb, "A sound mind lives in a sound body." If your body is fresh and healthy, your brain will work much faster. You will never feel lazy during your study time. Rana: You have opened my eyes today, my dear friend. Thank you so much for this great advice. Atif: You are most welcome, Rana. From tomorrow morning, I will come to your house and we will go for a morning walk together. Rana: That is a wonderful plan! I will surely be ready. See you tomorrow morning!

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] ঢাকা বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other resources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions of mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) People destroy forests with a view to (i) building homes and get wood (ii) building homes and getting wood (iii) reducing pollution (iv) stopping global warming (b) What does the word 'combustion' mean? (i) Growing (ii) Freezing (iii) Burning (iv) Melting (c) Enormous areas of forest are ______ every year. (i) expanded (ii) damaged (iii) enlarged (iv) protected (d) Which of the following plays an important role in the strengthening of greenhouse effect? (i) Tree plantation (ii) Afforestation (iii) Deforestation (iv) Creation of new vegetation (e) Man cannot avoid his responsibilities for ______ alarmingly. (i) the sun's radiation (ii) rising carbon dioxide (iii) controlling the amount of greenhouse gases (iv) industrialization (f) The loss of enormous areas of forests ______ dual problems. (i) brings about (ii) bring on (iii) create (iv) result in (g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? (i) To show humans' dominating power over nature (ii) To show the cause of deforestation (iii) To show industrial development all over the world (iv) To show responsibility of human beings is strengthening greenhouse effect 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) From your reading of the first paragraph, write how we are responsible for the increase of greenhouse gases. (b) What is the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere? Describe in brief. (c) How much crude oil is burned daily according to the text and what is its effect on the environment? (d) Why trees are called an "important storehouse of carbon dioxide"? (e) What do you think we should do to keep the atmosphere normal for our living? 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) Changing the sun's radiation and the earth's orbit is (a) ______ for men but they can only influence the (b) ______ by-increasing greenhouse gases. The main cause of (c) ______ carbon dioxide level is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. These fossil fuels are (d) ______ for industrial production, producing electricity, heating our houses and above all (e) ______ cars. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is over 29,000 feet above the sea level. It was named after George Everest, an Englishman who first surveyed the Himalayas in 1841. Many expeditions had been led to conquer Mount Everest. Some of them were abandoned. Many climbers who took part in them lost their lives. Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and his companion Tenzing Norgay from Nepal led an expedition in 1953. The expedition was set out on March 10. As the climbers were going up, they set up camps at different places. They left some of their men and supplies in those camps. The highest camp was set up at 27,000 feet. Only Hillary and Tenzing reached the height on March 25. But the top was still 2,000 feet away. They went up and up. After two months of difficult and dangerous climbing, they succeeded in reaching the top on May 10. They must have felt excited when they stood there. They have gone down in history as the conquerors of the highest mountain in the world. They were given hearty welcome in 1954. Hillary went to Britain with Tenzing in 1955. They were given Tribute in 1956. In 1956, they were recorded in the Guinness Book. In 1958, both of them were given honour of world heroes. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: (1×5=5) Purpose To reach the top of Mount Everest Starting Hillary and Tenzing started their expedition in (i) Who/What Event Year/When Where/Place/Mission/Achievement Mount Everest (ii) 1841 the Himalayan Mountain Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay (iii) 1953 (iv) They have gone down in history in the world (v) 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns A, B and C to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Education means (i) conscious of our rights (i) the individual. (b) The purpose of education (ii) frees a man (ii) removing the darkness. (c) Education (iii) is to enlighten (iii) from restriction. (d) Education (iv) aims at (iv) from any educational institution. (e) Education makes us (v) the receiving of formal learning (v) and responsibilities. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to write the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He lost his father in his boyhood. (b) He was fond of adventures, music and jatra party. (c) He spent his early life in great hardship. (d) This carbo (text cut off) (e) As a boy, being restless and absent minded, he did not like the hard and fast rules of the school. (f) One day, this Dukhu Mia became a great poet. (g) You must have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. (h) So, he was called Dukhu Mia. 8. Answer the following questions (any five) from the poems of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? (b) How are the two mothers different from each other? (c) Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? (d) What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? (e) What should children do to their mother? (f) Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? (g) How has the poet described the sea? (h) What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? 9. Answer the following questions (any five) from the stories of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar? (b) Why is the rooster called Mr. Moti? (c) Why did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy her a pair of shoes? (d) Why did Portia's father make such a strange plan? (e) How did the milliner's shop look like? (f) How did Portia save Antonio's life? (g) How many people attempted to choose the right casket? What was the result? (h) Why did Shylock get a bond signed by Antonio? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story below. Add at least ten new sentences to complete it. Give a suitable title to it. (15) Last Monday I went to bed at about 11 p.m and slept a sound sleep. Suddenly I woke up at about 2 a.m when I heard a hue and cry at a little distance. I got up from bed and saw that a cottage was burning... 11. Nowadays, the use of computer is seen everywhere in different sections. It has become very essential to learn computer. Your friend Abid/Abida has a little knowledge about it. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning computer. (15) Key ঢাকা বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other resources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions of mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) People destroy forests with a view to (i) building homes and get wood (ii) building homes and getting wood (iii) reducing pollution (iv) stopping global warming (b) What does the word 'combustion' mean? (i) Growing (ii) Freezing (iii) Burning (iv) Melting (c) Enormous areas of forest are ______ every year. (i) expanded (ii) damaged (iii) enlarged (iv) protected (d) Which of the following plays an important role in the strengthening of greenhouse effect? (i) Tree plantation (ii) Afforestation (iii) Deforestation (iv) Creation of new vegetation (e) Man cannot avoid his responsibilities for ______ alarmingly. (i) the sun's radiation (ii) rising carbon dioxide (iii) controlling the amount of greenhouse gases (iv) industrialization (f) The loss of enormous areas of forests ______ dual problems. (i) brings about (ii) bring on (iii) create (iv) result in (g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? (i) To show humans' dominating power over nature (ii) To show the cause of deforestation (iii) To show industrial development all over the world (iv) To show responsibility of human beings is strengthening greenhouse effect Answer: (a) People destroy forests with a view to (ii) building homes and getting wood (b) What does the word 'combustion' mean? (iii) Burning (c) Enormous areas of forest are ______ every year. (ii) damaged (d) Which of the following plays an important role in the strengthening of greenhouse effect? (iii) Deforestation (e) Man cannot avoid his responsibilities for ______ alarmingly. (ii) rising carbon dioxide (f) The loss of enormous areas of forests ______ dual problems. (i) brings about (g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? (iv) To show responsibility of human beings is strengthening greenhouse effect 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) From your reading of the first paragraph, write how we are responsible for the increase of greenhouse gases. (b) What is the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere? Describe in brief. (c) How much crude oil is burned daily according to the text and what is its effect on the environment? (d) Why trees are called an "important storehouse of carbon dioxide"? (e) What do you think we should do to keep the atmosphere normal for our living? (a) From your reading of the first paragraph, write how we are responsible for the increase of greenhouse gases. We humans are highly responsible for the rapid increase of greenhouse gases because of our daily activities. We are continuously building many new factories, running millions of motor vehicles, and burning huge amounts of fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. All of these human activities produce massive amounts of carbon dioxide which directly pollutes our atmosphere. (b) What is the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere? Describe in brief. The main cause of the alarming increase in carbon dioxide levels is the excessive burning of fossil fuels. Since the 19th century, industrial activities have grown very fast around the world. To run these huge factories, generate electricity, and drive millions of cars, we burn enormous amounts of coal, oil, and gas, which constantly releases carbon dioxide into the air. (c) How much crude oil is burned daily according to the text and what is its effect on the environment? According to the text, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned every single day all over the world. The effect of this huge burning is very dangerous for our environment. Every time this crude oil is burned, it immediately releases a massive volume of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the air, which makes the earth dangerously hot. (d) Why trees are called an "important storehouse of carbon dioxide"? Trees are called an "important storehouse of carbon dioxide" because they naturally absorb this harmful gas from the atmosphere to make their food. By taking in the bad carbon dioxide and delivering fresh, clean oxygen for us to breathe, forests act like a huge, natural storage house that keeps the environment cool and perfectly balanced. (e) What do you think we should do to keep the atmosphere normal for our living? To keep the atmosphere normal and safe for our living, we must strictly stop deforestation right now. We must plant more and more trees every day to create new forests. At the same time, we must reduce the unnecessary burning of fossil fuels like coal and crude oil by finding alternative, clean energy sources like solar power. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) Changing the sun's radiation and the earth's orbit is (a) ______ for men but they can only influence the (b) ______ by-increasing greenhouse gases. The main cause of (c) ______ carbon dioxide level is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. These fossil fuels are (d) ______ for industrial production, producing electricity, heating our houses and above all (e) ______ cars. Answer: (a) impossible (b) nature/environment (c) increased/increasing (d) used (e) running Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is over 29,000 feet above the sea level. It was named after George Everest, an Englishman who first surveyed the Himalayas in 1841. Many expeditions had been led to conquer Mount Everest. Some of them were abandoned. Many climbers who took part in them lost their lives. Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and his companion Tenzing Norgay from Nepal led an expedition in 1953. The expedition was set out on March 10. As the climbers were going up, they set up camps at different places. They left some of their men and supplies in those camps. The highest camp was set up at 27,000 feet. Only Hillary and Tenzing reached the height on March 25. But the top was still 2,000 feet away. They went up and up. After two months of difficult and dangerous climbing, they succeeded in reaching the top on May 10. They must have felt excited when they stood there. They have gone down in history as the conquerors of the highest mountain in the world. They were given hearty welcome in 1954. Hillary went to Britain with Tenzing in 1955. They were given Tribute in 1956. In 1956, they were recorded in the Guinness Book. In 1958, both of them were given honour of world heroes. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the passage: (1×5=5) Purpose To reach the top of Mount Everest Starting Hillary and Tenzing started their expedition in (i) Who/What Event Year/When Where/Place/Mission/Achievement Mount Everest (ii) 1841 the Himalayan Mountain Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay (iii) 1953 (iv) They have gone down in history in the world (v) Answer: (i) 1953 (ii) was named after George Everest (iii) led an expedition (iv) arrival at the top of Mount Everest (v) as the conquerors of the highest mountain 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Mount Everest, situated in the Himalayas, is the highest and most dangerous mountain in the entire world. Many brave climbers lost their lives trying to reach its top. However, in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal started a grand and very difficult expedition. After fighting against deadly weather and dangerous climbing paths for two months, they successfully reached the top on May 10. They became the first conquerors of Mount Everest and received great honor as world heroes in the history of mankind. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns A, B and C to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Education means (i) conscious of our rights (i) the individual. (b) The purpose of education (ii) frees a man (ii) removing the darkness. (c) Education (iii) is to enlighten (iii) from restriction. (d) Education (iv) aims at (iv) from any educational institution. (e) Education makes us (v) the receiving of formal learning (v) and responsibilities. Answer: a+v+iv, b+iii+i, c+ii+iii, d+iv+ii, e+i+v 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to write the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) He lost his father in his boyhood. (b) He was fond of adventures, music and jatra party. (c) He spent his early life in great hardship. (d) This carbo (text cut off) (e) As a boy, being restless and absent minded, he did not like the hard and fast rules of the school. (f) One day, this Dukhu Mia became a great poet. (g) You must have heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. (h) So, he was called Dukhu Mia. Answer: g+d+a+c+h+e+b+f Or, g+d+a+e+b+c+h+f 8. Answer the following questions (any five) from the poems of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? The poet uses the phrase 'useless years' to mean the valuable time that people completely waste. Instead of doing good work, people spend their days in foolish struggles, unnecessary sadness, and meaningless fights that do not bring any real peace or happiness to their lives. (b) How are the two mothers different from each other? The two mothers are actually the same person at two different times in her life. The first mother is young, strong, and highly energetic, always taking care of her child. The second mother is the same woman, but she has become very old, physically weak, and completely dependent on her child for care. (c) Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? The poet stopped his horse by the deep woods because the natural beauty of the forest was extremely magical and attractive. Even though it was dark, the peaceful silence and the soft, white falling snow caught his attention and made him want to enjoy the beautiful scenery. (d) What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? When the young girl Mary went to bring the cattle home, the weather was terribly bad and highly dangerous. A violent, dark storm was coming from the sea, the western tide was rolling in very fast, and a heavy, thick fog completely covered the entire sandy beach. (e) What should children do to their mother? Children must love, respect, and unconditionally take care of their mother, especially when she grows old and physically weak. They should always remember the great sacrifices and pure love she gave to raise them, and they should support her with deep gratitude. (f) Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? A gipsy is a nomadic traveler who never builds a permanent home and never stays in one place. The poet calls time an old gipsy man because time is exactly like that. It is always running forward restlessly and never stops or waits for anyone in the world. (g) How has the poet described the sea? In the poem "The Sands of Dee", the poet has described the sea as a very cruel, angry, and hungry monster. The sea waves silently crawled over the sand like a wild animal in the dark fog, just to trap and blindly kill the innocent young girl. (h) What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? To persuade time to stop and stay for just one single day, the poet is ready to offer very expensive and rich bribes. The poet offers to give time beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of pure gold, and a magnificent golden caravan to ride in. 9. Answer the following questions (any five) from the stories of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? The poet uses the phrase 'useless years' to mean the valuable time that people completely waste. Instead of doing good work, people spend their days in foolish struggles, unnecessary sadness, and meaningless fights that do not bring any real peace or happiness to their lives. (b) How are the two mothers different from each other? The two mothers are actually the same person at two different times in her life. The first mother is young, strong, and highly energetic, always taking care of her child. The second mother is the same woman, but she has become very old, physically weak, and completely dependent on her child for care. (c) Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? The poet stopped his horse by the deep woods because the natural beauty of the forest was extremely magical and attractive. Even though it was dark, the peaceful silence and the soft, white falling snow caught his attention and made him want to enjoy the beautiful scenery. (d) What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? When the young girl Mary went to bring the cattle home, the weather was terribly bad and highly dangerous. A violent, dark storm was coming from the sea, the western tide was rolling in very fast, and a heavy, thick fog completely covered the entire sandy beach. (e) What should children do to their mother? Children must love, respect, and unconditionally take care of their mother, especially when she grows old and physically weak. They should always remember the great sacrifices and pure love she gave to raise them, and they should support her with deep gratitude. (f) Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? A gipsy is a nomadic traveler who never builds a permanent home and never stays in one place. The poet calls time an old gipsy man because time is exactly like that. It is always running forward restlessly and never stops or waits for anyone in the world. (g) How has the poet described the sea? In the poem "The Sands of Dee", the poet has described the sea as a very cruel, angry, and hungry monster. The sea waves silently crawled over the sand like a wild animal in the dark fog, just to trap and blindly kill the innocent young girl. (h) What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? To persuade time to stop and stay for just one single day, the poet is ready to offer very expensive and rich bribes. The poet offers to give time beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of pure gold, and a magnificent golden caravan to ride in. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story below. Add at least ten new sentences to complete it. Give a suitable title to it. Title: A Terrible Fire and a Brave Rescue Last Monday I went to bed at about 11 p.m and slept a sound sleep. Suddenly I woke up at about 2 a.m when I heard a hue and cry at a little distance. I got up from bed and saw that a cottage was burning. The dark night sky was completely filled with thick, black smoke and bright red flames. I quickly realized that it was the small cottage of our poor neighbor, Rahim uncle. Without wasting a single second, I rushed out of my house and ran towards the burning cottage as fast as I could. When I reached there, I saw many villagers running here and there in great panic. They were throwing buckets of water and sand on the angry fire, but the flames were growing bigger and bigger. Suddenly, I heard the heartbreaking cry of a little child coming from inside the burning house. Rahim uncle's five-year-old daughter, Mina, was trapped inside a room! The parents were crying loudly, but the fire was too hot for anyone to enter. I gathered all my courage, wrapped a thick, wet blanket around my body, and bravely jumped through the broken front door. The room was extremely hot and filled with blinding smoke, making it very hard to breathe. I crawled on the floor and finally found little Mina hiding under a wooden bed, crying in deep fear. I quickly grabbed her in my arms, covered her completely with the wet blanket, and rushed out through the flames safely. As soon as I came outside, the parents hugged their child with tears of joy and blessed me from the bottom of their hearts. Soon after, the village fire brigade arrived and completely stopped the terrible fire. Though the cottage was destroyed, I felt very happy and proud because I could save a precious human life that night. 11. Nowadays, the use of computer is seen everywhere in different sections. It has become very essential to learn computer. Your friend Abid/Abida has a little knowledge about it. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning computer. A dialogue between myself and my friend Abid about the importance of learning computer: Myself: Hello Abid! How are you doing today? What are you reading so deeply? Abid: Hi my friend! I am fine. I am just reading an article about modern technology. But I feel a bit worried because I have very little knowledge about how to operate a computer properly. Myself: Oh, I see. My dear friend, in today's modern world, having computer knowledge is absolutely essential. The use of computers is seen everywhere in our daily life now. Abid: I know it is important, but is it really necessary for young students like us right now? We mainly need to focus on our school books. Myself: Yes, it is very necessary for students! A computer is a great magical tool for education. You can search the internet for your school projects, read thousands of free e-books, and even take online classes from great teachers. Abid: That sounds very helpful for my studies. But what about our future career? Does it help to get a good job? Myself: Absolutely! Nowadays, you cannot find a single good job without computer skills. All banks, hospitals, offices, and large businesses use computers to store data, communicate, and work quickly. If you don't know computer basics, you will fall far behind others. Abid: I understand now. It seems that a person without computer knowledge is like an illiterate person in the modern age. Myself: You are exactly right! Besides jobs, we also use computers for entertainment, sending instant emails, and communicating with friends all over the world through social media. Abid: You have opened my eyes today. I was foolish to ignore this great technology. But how can I learn it easily? Myself: Do not worry at all, Abid. It is very easy. You can easily enroll in a basic computer training center near our school. They will teach you typing, Microsoft Word, and how to safely use the internet in just a few months. Abid: That is a wonderful idea! I will definitely talk to my father tonight and join a computer course very soon. Myself: That is a very wise decision, my friend. Learning to use a computer will surely make your life much easier and successful. Best of luck! Abid: Thank you so much for your great advice and encouragement. See you tomorrow!

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] রাজশাহী বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage. Then answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions. REDUCE! Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be "Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?" REUSE! What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it everyday. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that are durable, we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things will not only last a lifetime, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you're done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media. RECYCLE! Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, company can use the old cans to make new ones. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) What is the main purpose of the passage? (i) To teach people how to manipulate their usable items (ii) To discourage people to use any items (iii) To make people aware of the proper use of the items (iv) To dissuade people to utilize their usable items (b) "Do I really need this?" the question implies- (i) consideration (ii) obligation (iii) doubt (iv) sustainability (c) When recycling is not possible it's better to- (i) preserve (ii) decorate (iii) sell (iv) incinerate (d) According to the passage, what is the drawback of buying "improved" items frequently? (i) They are too expensive (ii) They are less durable (iii) They encourage waste of usable items (iv) They cannot be recycled (e) Why does the author discourage unplanned activities? (i) They lead to financial crisis (ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis (iii) They waste community resources (iv) They prevent people from recycling (f) The author emphasizes cleaning and sorting materials before recycling because- (i) it reduces the weight of waste (ii) it increases the price of recycled goods (iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials (iv) it makes waste look more attractive (g) The passage deals with the importance of (i) extravagance (ii) frugality (iii) tranquility (iv) miserliness 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) How many suggestions are given in the passage to save the planet? What are they? (b) Why is it important to reduce our consumption of resources? (c) What does the phrase "try to be more creative" suggest in the passage? (d) Explain how donating items to the poor help both society and the environment. (e) Do you think recycling can contribute to the development of our country? How? 3. Read the text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) To save our planet, we must (a) ______ resources carefully and not waste them. People should avoid (b) ______ shopping because it creates more waste. It is wiser to buy (c) ______ products that last longer. We should always think about how long something will (d) ______ before it breaks. Finally it is important to know how the item will be (e) ______ after use. Read the passage on Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah and answer the questions no. 4 and 5. The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot to Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance Examination in 1904 and obtained his BA degree six years later. It took his two years to complete his MA and another two years for his Bachelor of Law degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha", the first well arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him that was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on 13 July 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Speciality Great contribution to Bengali literature Who/What Event/Activity Time/When Where/Place (i) ______ Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was born in 1885 (ii) ______ He passed Entrance Examination in 1904 Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah joined as Professor in 1921 (iii) ______ He (iv) ______ in 1928 Sorbonne University, Paris "Bangla Shahitter Katha" was published in (v) ______ 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Morality develops the conscience (i) is increasing and we are losing, (i) which cannot ignore logic and reason. (b) It helps a man guide (ii) from our childhood we shall (ii) and right or wrong. (c) It is such a great natural power (iii) himself in a proper way and cultivate (iii) the invaluable virtue of morality. (d) But now a days moral erosion (iv) that it grows naturally in human behaviour (iv) fail in every aspect of life. (e) If we don't practise morality (v) by which one can judge good or bad (v) all the virtues to become a complete man. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan. (b) His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi. (c) After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry. (d) Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world. (e) His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy. (f) Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love. (g) Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps. (h) He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works. 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? (b) What makes the poet stop by the woods? (c) Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? (d) What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? (e) How does the poet personify time? (f) Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. (g) Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? (h) How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? 9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) Why do some boys want to borrow Moti? What do they want to do to get Moti? (b) How did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy the things she saw in the shops? (c) What does the phrase "all that glitters is not gold" signify in the story "The Three Caskets"? (d) Do you think Sonabhan's attempt to deter her son from going to war will be futile? Why? (e) Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it? (f) How did Portia trick Shylock with the bond's wording? (g) What happened to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story? (h) Why do you think Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a suitable title to it. (15) Late one rainy evening, Siyam was alone at home reading a book. Suddenly he heard a soft knock on the door. At first, he thought it was wind. But then the knock came again, louder this time. He opened the door and saw something that surprised him greatly... 11. Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia and you have a friend named Sajid/Sanjida. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accidents. (15) Key রাজশাহী বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage. Then answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions. REDUCE! Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be "Do I know how this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?" REUSE! What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it everyday. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that are durable, we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things will not only last a lifetime, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you're done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media. RECYCLE! Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, company can use the old cans to make new ones. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) What is the main purpose of the passage? (i) To teach people how to manipulate their usable items (ii) To discourage people to use any items (iii) To make people aware of the proper use of the items (iv) To dissuade people to utilize their usable items (b) "Do I really need this?" the question implies- (i) consideration (ii) obligation (iii) doubt (iv) sustainability (c) When recycling is not possible it's better to- (i) preserve (ii) decorate (iii) sell (iv) incinerate (d) According to the passage, what is the drawback of buying "improved" items frequently? (i) They are too expensive (ii) They are less durable (iii) They encourage waste of usable items (iv) They cannot be recycled (e) Why does the author discourage unplanned activities? (i) They lead to financial crisis (ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis (iii) They waste community resources (iv) They prevent people from recycling (f) The author emphasizes cleaning and sorting materials before recycling because- (i) it reduces the weight of waste (ii) it increases the price of recycled goods (iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials (iv) it makes waste look more attractive (g) The passage deals with the importance of (i) extravagance (ii) frugality (iii) tranquility (iv) miserliness Answer: (a) What is the main purpose of the passage? (iii) To make people aware of the proper use of the items (b) "Do I really need this?" the question implies- (i) consideration (c) When recycling is not possible it's better to- (iv) incinerate (d) According to the passage, what is the drawback of buying "improved" items frequently? (iii) They encourage waste of usable items (e) Why does the author discourage unplanned activities? (ii) They are the main reasons of environmental crisis (f) The author emphasizes cleaning and sorting materials before recycling because- (iii) it ensures proper recycling of materials (g) The passage deals with the importance of (ii) frugality 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) How many suggestions are given in the passage to save the planet? What are they? There are exactly three main suggestions given in the passage to save our beautiful planet. These three important suggestions are "Reduce," "Reuse," and "Recycle." We must practice these three good habits in our daily life. If we follow these simple rules carefully, we can easily protect our environment from pollution and destruction. (b) Why is it important to reduce our consumption of resources? It is very important to reduce our consumption because the earth has a limited amount of resources. Right now, human beings are doing many unplanned activities and wasting too many things. This bad habit is creating a huge environmental crisis all over the world. By reducing what we use every day, we can save the earth's valuable resources for our future generations. (c) What does the phrase "try to be more creative" suggest in the passage? The phrase "try to be more creative" means that we should use our brain to think of new ideas. Instead of throwing an old or broken item away into the dustbin, we should try to change it into something useful. For example, we can use an old plastic bottle as a beautiful flower pot. This creative thinking helps to reduce waste and keeps our environment clean. (d) Explain how donating items to the poor help both society and the environment. Donating old items to poor people is a very great and helpful habit. First of all, it helps society because poor people can get the clothes or things they desperately need without spending any money. Secondly, it highly helps the environment. Because we are giving the old items to someone else, those items do not become garbage. Therefore, they do not pollute the earth. (e) Do you think recycling can contribute to the development of our country? How? Yes, I strongly believe that recycling can greatly help in the fast development of our country. When we recycle old things like paper or plastic, we reduce the total amount of waste in our country. It also saves a lot of raw materials. Big companies can easily make brand new products from old ones. This saves a lot of money and protects our beautiful nature at the same time. 3. Read the text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) To save our planet, we must (a) ______ resources carefully and not waste them. People should avoid (b) ______ shopping because it creates more waste. It is wiser to buy (c) ______ products that last longer. We should always think about how long something will (d) ______ before it breaks. Finally it is important to know how the item will be (e) ______ after use. Answer:(a) use (b) unplanned (c) durable (d) last (e) disposed Read the passage on Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah and answer the questions no. 4 and 5. The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot to Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance Examination in 1904 and obtained his BA degree six years later. It took his two years to complete his MA and another two years for his Bachelor of Law degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha", the first well arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him that was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on 13 July 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Speciality Great contribution to Bengali literature Who/What Event/Activity Time/When Where/Place (i) ______ Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was born in 1885 (ii) ______ He passed Entrance Examination in 1904 Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah joined as Professor in 1921 (iii) ______ He (iv) ______ in 1928 Sorbonne University, Paris "Bangla Shahitter Katha" was published in (v) ______ Answer: (i) This great scholar (ii) West Bengal, India (iii) the University of Dhaka (iv) was awarded the Doctorate Degree (v) 1953 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a very famous scholar and a great man in our history. He contributed a lot to the development of the Bengali language and its rich literature. He was born in West Bengal, India, in the year 1885. He was a very brilliant student from his childhood. He completed his higher education with great success and joined the famous Dhaka University as a respected professor. Later, he also went to Paris and received a very highly respected Doctorate Degree. He worked very hard and wrote the very first proper history book of Bengali literature named "Bangla Shahitter Katha". After living a long life full of hard work and great success, this great scholar died in Dhaka in 1969. We will always remember his great work with deep respect. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Morality develops the conscience (i) is increasing and we are losing, (i) which cannot ignore logic and reason. (b) It helps a man guide (ii) from our childhood we shall (ii) and right or wrong. (c) It is such a great natural power (iii) himself in a proper way and cultivate (iii) the invaluable virtue of morality. (d) But now a days moral erosion (iv) that it grows naturally in human behaviour (iv) fail in every aspect of life. (e) If we don't practise morality (v) by which one can judge good or bad (v) all the virtues to become a complete man. Answer: (a + v + ii) Morality develops the conscience by which one can judge good or bad and right or wrong. (b + iii + v) It helps a man guide himself in a proper way and cultivate all the virtues to become a complete man. (c + iv + i) It is such a great natural power that it grows naturally in human behaviour which cannot ignore logic and reason. (d + i + iii) But now a days moral erosion is increasing and we are losing the invaluable virtue of morality. (e + ii + iv) If we don't practise morality from our childhood we shall fail in every aspect of life. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan. (b) His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi. (c) After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry. (d) Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world. (e) His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy. (f) Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love. (g) Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps. (h) He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works. Correct Order: (a) + (e) + (g) + (b) + (f) + (c) + (h) + (d) Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, widely known as Rumi was born in 1207, in Balkh, a region that is now part of Afghanistan. His family moved to 'Konya' in present day Turkey when he was a young boy. Rumi became a respected Islamic scholar and a teacher following his father's footsteps. His life changed profoundly after meeting the wandering dervish, Shams Tabrizi. Their deep spiritual friendship inspired Rumi to seek a new understanding of divine love. After Shams disappeared, Rumi expressed his longing and devotion through poetry. He eventually composed "Masnavi", one of his greatest works. Rumi's teaching on love, compassion and unity continue to inspire people around the world. 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? Solitude means being completely alone. The poem teaches us a very harsh truth about human life and friendship. It says that solitude is very important because we must learn to face our sadness alone. When we are happy, rich, and smiling, the whole world wants to be our friend. But when we are sad or in pain, people leave us. So, solitude teaches us to be strong by ourselves. (b) What makes the poet stop by the woods? The poet was traveling on his horse on a very dark and cold evening. Suddenly, he saw a deep, dark, and extremely beautiful forest. The forest was slowly filling up with soft, white snow. The natural scenery was so peaceful, quiet, and magical that he could not control his mind. This deep beauty of nature made him stop his journey to enjoy the view. (c) Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? The poet really wanted to stay in that beautiful, snowy forest forever. But suddenly, he remembered his real life. He realized that he could not stay there to enjoy the natural scenery because he had many duties and responsibilities. He had to fulfill his promises to society and travel a very long distance before he could finally rest or go to sleep. (d) What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? For the people who love to read, a book is not just paper and ink. In between their outside covers, the books hold amazing magic and grand surprises. When a reader opens a book, they can find exciting new worlds, beautiful magical cities, brave knights, and thrilling adventures. Books hold the key to a wonderful world of pure imagination. (e) How does the poet personify time? To personify means to give a human quality to a non-living thing. In this poem, the poet personifies time as a very restless, moving, and old gipsy man. A gipsy is a traveler who loves the open road and refuses to stay in one town. Just like that gipsy, time is always running forward and never stops to wait for anyone or anything. (f) Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. The poet really wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy his life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to offer some very rich and expensive gifts. The list of these gifts includes beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of solid gold, and a wonderful golden caravan for time to ride in. (g) Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? A magic box is something that hides amazing and unexpected secrets inside it. The poet calls each book a magic box because a book works in the exact same way. From the outside, it looks like a simple object. But when a child opens the pages, it magically unlocks a wonderful new world of pure imagination, joy, and adventure. (h) How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? In the poem, the dead girl Mary's beautiful hair is described in a very sad and painful way. After the cruel sea waves took her life, her dead body was found in the water. Her long, beautiful golden hair was seen floating on the wild sea water. The poet says her hair looked exactly like golden sea-weed drifting out on the ocean foam. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories of your text book: (2×5=10) (a) According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? Solitude means being completely alone. The poem teaches us a very harsh truth about human life and friendship. It says that solitude is very important because we must learn to face our sadness alone. When we are happy, rich, and smiling, the whole world wants to be our friend. But when we are sad or in pain, people leave us. So, solitude teaches us to be strong by ourselves. (b) What makes the poet stop by the woods? The poet was traveling on his horse on a very dark and cold evening. Suddenly, he saw a deep, dark, and extremely beautiful forest. The forest was slowly filling up with soft, white snow. The natural scenery was so peaceful, quiet, and magical that he could not control his mind. This deep beauty of nature made him stop his journey to enjoy the view. (c) Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? The poet really wanted to stay in that beautiful, snowy forest forever. But suddenly, he remembered his real life. He realized that he could not stay there to enjoy the natural scenery because he had many duties and responsibilities. He had to fulfill his promises to society and travel a very long distance before he could finally rest or go to sleep. (d) What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? For the people who love to read, a book is not just paper and ink. In between their outside covers, the books hold amazing magic and grand surprises. When a reader opens a book, they can find exciting new worlds, beautiful magical cities, brave knights, and thrilling adventures. Books hold the key to a wonderful world of pure imagination. (e) How does the poet personify time? To personify means to give a human quality to a non-living thing. In this poem, the poet personifies time as a very restless, moving, and old gipsy man. A gipsy is a traveler who loves the open road and refuses to stay in one town. Just like that gipsy, time is always running forward and never stops to wait for anyone or anything. (f) Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. The poet really wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy his life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to offer some very rich and expensive gifts. The list of these gifts includes beautiful silver bells, shiny rings made of solid gold, and a wonderful golden caravan for time to ride in. (g) Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? A magic box is something that hides amazing and unexpected secrets inside it. The poet calls each book a magic box because a book works in the exact same way. From the outside, it looks like a simple object. But when a child opens the pages, it magically unlocks a wonderful new world of pure imagination, joy, and adventure. (h) How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? In the poem, the dead girl Mary's beautiful hair is described in a very sad and painful way. After the cruel sea waves took her life, her dead body was found in the water. Her long, beautiful golden hair was seen floating on the wild sea water. The poet says her hair looked exactly like golden sea-weed drifting out on the ocean foam. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a suitable title to it. Title: The Reward of Kindness Late one rainy evening, Siyam was alone at home reading a book. Suddenly he heard a soft knock on the door. At first, he thought it was wind. But then the knock came again, louder this time. He opened the door and saw something that surprised him greatly. Standing on his front porch was a very old and poor man. The man was completely wet from the heavy rain and he was shivering in the extreme cold. The old man was wearing very torn clothes. Siyam also noticed that the old man was holding a small, weak street puppy inside his jacket to keep the little animal warm. Siyam felt a deep pain in his heart seeing their terrible condition in the bad weather. He immediately held the old man's hand and asked him to come inside his warm house. Siyam quickly ran to his room and brought a clean, dry towel. He also gave the old man some of his father's old but warm clothes to wear. After that, Siyam went straight to the kitchen. He worked very fast and made a big, hot bowl of chicken soup for the tired old man. He also poured some warm milk in a small bowl for the little hungry puppy. The old man ate the hot food with tears of pure joy in his eyes. He blessed Siyam from the bottom of his heart for showing such great kindness to a stranger. Siyam made a soft bed for the old man in the guest room. The old man and his puppy slept very peacefully for the whole night. Siyam felt very happy because he could help someone in danger. He realized that giving shelter to a poor person is the best work a human being can do. When the sun came out the next morning, the rain finally stopped. The old man thanked Siyam many times and prepared to leave. Before walking out the door, the old man smiled warmly and said, "You saved two lives last night, my dear son. The Almighty Creator will always protect you from all dangers." Siyam felt a wonderful peace in his mind. He learned a great lesson that helping a helpless creature brings the highest happiness in life. 11. Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia and you have a friend named Sajid/Sanjida. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accidents. A dialogue between Rafi and Sajid about the causes and remedies of road accidents: Rafi: Hello Sajid! How are you doing today? Did you see the terrible news in the morning newspaper? Sajid: Hi Rafi. Yes, I am fine, but my mind is very sad today. I saw the front page news about the terrible bus accident. Road accidents have become a daily problem in our beautiful country. Rafi: You are exactly right, my friend. It is a major national crisis now. Many innocent people are dying every day. What do you think are the main causes behind these deadly road accidents? Sajid: I think reckless and fast driving is the biggest cause. Most of our drivers drive their vehicles at a very high speed. They constantly try to overtake other cars dangerously on the narrow roads. Rafi: I totally agree with you. Furthermore, many of our drivers are completely illiterate and do not have any proper training. They do not understand the traffic signals at all. Sometimes they even drive big buses with fake licenses. Sajid: Yes, that is a huge problem. And we cannot ignore the bad condition of our roads. There are many dangerous holes and broken parts on the highways. During the rainy season, these broken roads easily cause cars to slip and crash. Rafi: That is very true. But my friend, we should not just blame the drivers and the roads. The common people are also very responsible. Many people walk on the busy roads carelessly. Sajid: Absolutely! People use their mobile phones while crossing the street. They do not use the foot over-bridges even when they are available. This foolish behavior leads to sudden deaths. Rafi: Exactly. So, how can we solve this terrible problem and save innocent lives in our country? Sajid: First of all, the government must be very strict. The traffic laws must be applied properly. If any driver breaks the rules or drives too fast, his license should be canceled and he must be punished heavily. Rafi: Yes! Also, the proper authority must repair the broken roads immediately. They should give proper education and training to all drivers before giving them a real driving license. Sajid: Most importantly, we need to create public awareness among the general people. Pedestrians must be very careful on the road. They must always use zebra crossings and foot over-bridges to cross busy streets safely. Rafi: I completely agree with your great ideas. If everyone follows the traffic rules and values their own life, the number of road accidents will surely decrease. Thank you, Sajid, for this very important discussion. Sajid: You are most welcome, Rafi. Let us promise to always stay safe on the road and tell others to do the same!

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] বরিশাল বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Hi, I'm Shyam. I'm from Magura Although it's the district headquarters, it's a small town. I'm in grade I now in Chander Haat Bidyaloya. I love games and sports very much. My father was an athlete in his student life. He inspires me to follow in his footsteps and take part in games and sports or do some exercise besides my studies So, I get up early in the morning and take a walk with my father almost every day. We walk for about an hour. At school, during break I play kabadi, gollaehhut, badminton, table tennis and carom. Sometimes I practice the high jump and the long jump outside the school campus Playing football is a passion for me. I like watching television too. I watch sports programmes on different TV channels during my free time: I'm a fan of National Geographic, Discovery and Animal Planet for their documentaries as they are quite interesting as well as educative. Recently my father has presented me with a camera as he was very happy with the result of my Junior School Certificate exam. When I hold the camera, I feel so excited! I wish I could be an amateur photographer in future-not to take only personal photographs at different parties but to shoot our beautiful Bangladesh. I'm sure that soon photography will be my most favourite pastime. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'break' in the passage? (i) Crack (ii) Interval (iii) Fracture (iv) Holiday (b) What does the expression "I'm a fan of National Geographic" mean? (i) Shyam is fanatical about National Geographic channel. (ii) He hardly watches National Geographic channel. (iii) He takes part in NAT GEO programmes. (iv) He regularly watches NAT GEO programmes. (c) What is special about Shyam and his father? (i) Shyam's father is Shyam's mentor. (ii) Shyam's father is Shyam's friend. (iii) Shyam's father is Shyam's hero. (iv) Shyam's father is Shyam's foe. (d) How long does Shyam walk in the morning? (i) Around 60 mins (ii) 60 mins (iii) 45 mins (iv) More than one hour (e) Which of the following statements is true? (i) Shyam is a famous athlete (ii) Shyam's father is a photographer (iii) Shyam is not indifferent to his studies (iv) Football is Shyam's favorite pastime (f) Shyam hails from (i) Magura (ii) a small town (iii) Chander Haat Bidyaloya (iv) both i and ii (g) The meaning of the word 'shoot' in the passage is (i) to break down (ii) to take a photo (iii) to fasten something (iv) to lose control 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) From your reading of the passage, describe the reasons of Shyam's fondness for games and sports. (b) "Playing football is a passion for me!" Explain in 2/3 sentences. (c) How does Shyam spend his tiffin period? (d) How did receiving a camera impact Shyam's future aspirations? (e) What do you know about an athlete? 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the above text: (1×5=5) Shyam (a) ______ from Magura. Now, he (b) ______ at Chander Haat Bidyaloya in grade I. He is (c) ______ of games and sports. He gets up early and takes a (d) ______ with his father almost everyday. In fact, his father inspire him to take part in games and sports as he himself was an athlete in his student life. However, Shyam wishes to be an (e) ______ photographer in future. Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions no. 4 and 5: John Milton was one of the famous poets in English Literature. He was born on December 9, 1608 in London. At the age of 17, he went to Cambridge University for study and after seven years of study, he obtained his M.A degree from that University. The next six years, he spent at Horton in unprofessional study. In, 1638, he started his foreign tour. In 1642, he married Mary Powell, a young girl of seventeen. But his wife died in 1652 leaving him with three daughters. So, he married second time in, 1656, but two years after his second wife also died. Of all his works, "Paradise Lost" is said to be his greatest. He finished composing this great epic in 1663. But it was published four years later. By this time, he lost his eyesight. At the age of 66, he died on November 8, 1674. 4. Complete the table below with information from the passage. (1×5=5) John Milton. Focus A famous poet of English Literature Greatest work (i) ______ Who/What Date/year Event Place Milton (ii) ______ Studied (iii) ______ Milton in 1632 (iv) ______ Milton in 1658 (v) ______ 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words: (10) 6. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Donation of blood (i) we donate blood, we invite no harm to us. (i) sound health can donate blood. (b) In our society, some of us nourish (ii) enough to save (ii) after every three months without any side effect. (c) As per medical science, every man in (iii) a crystal clear idea that if (iii) be a very noble deed. (d) We should have (iv) a misconception about blood donation which conveys (iv) the life of a dying person. (e) Sometimes, a bag of our blood is (v) is universally acknowledged to (v) a negative message for the others. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board. (b) He has a great contribution to the scientic research of Bangladesh. (c) He showed extra-ordinary credit in every examination of the school. (d) At the age of six, he was admitted in a Furkania Madrasha and then in an English School. (e) Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda was born in Birbhum District of West Bengal in 1900. (f) In 1925, he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from Kolkata University and in 1929, he passed D.Sc from Imperial College in England. (g) He died on 3rd November 1977. (h) His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man and his mother Fashiha Khatun was also a pious woman. 8. Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today (any 5 out of 8): (2×5=10) (a) Why does the poet mention 'empty and useless ears' in the poem "O Me! O Life"? (b) How does the poem "Books" reflect the idea of 'escapism' in relation to reading books? (c) What should children do to their mother and why? (d) What does the poem 'The Sands of Dee' suggest about the relation between humans and nature? (e) What are the promises the poet had to keep before he would sleep in the poem "stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening"? (f) How does the poet address time in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? (g) Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs? (h) Why is the sea described as "hungry" in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? 9. Answer the following questions from your reading of the stories in English For Today (any 5 out of 8): (2×5=10) (a) How does the story 'Moti' portray rural life in Bangladesh? (b) What did the cyclone's noise signify in the story "The Wheel of Cyclone"? (c) Why do you think Rosamond wanted to buy all the things she saw? (d) What lessons do you think Rosamond learned from her sufferings and disappointment? (e) How was the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio? (f) What do you know about three caskets? (g) How did Mr. Mallard die, according to the rumour? (h) How did Portia save Antonio's life? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own words giving a suitable tittle to it. (15) There was a poor boatman in a village. He was illiterate. He used to row in boat from morning till evening only to meet his both ends... 11. Suppose, you have a friend named Amid who is used to browsing Facebook. He is inattentive to his studies. As a result, he cuts a sorry figure in the exam. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the merits and demerits of Facebook. (15) Key বরিশাল বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Hi, I'm Shyam. I'm from Magura Although it's the district headquarters, it's a small town. I'm in grade I now in Chander Haat Bidyaloya. I love games and sports very much. My father was an athlete in his student life. He inspires me to follow in his footsteps and take part in games and sports or do some exercise besides my studies So, I get up early in the morning and take a walk with my father almost every day. We walk for about an hour. At school, during break I play kabadi, gollaehhut, badminton, table tennis and carom. Sometimes I practice the high jump and the long jump outside the school campus Playing football is a passion for me. I like watching television too. I watch sports programmes on different TV channels during my free time: I'm a fan of National Geographic, Discovery and Animal Planet for their documentaries as they are quite interesting as well as educative. Recently my father has presented me with a camera as he was very happy with the result of my Junior School Certificate exam. When I hold the camera, I feel so excited! I wish I could be an amateur photographer in future-not to take only personal photographs at different parties but to shoot our beautiful Bangladesh. I'm sure that soon photography will be my most favourite pastime. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'break' in the passage? (i) Crack (ii) Interval (iii) Fracture (iv) Holiday (b) What does the expression "I'm a fan of National Geographic" mean? (i) Shyam is fanatical about National Geographic channel. (ii) He hardly watches National Geographic channel. (iii) He takes part in NAT GEO programmes. (iv) He regularly watches NAT GEO programmes. (c) What is special about Shyam and his father? (i) Shyam's father is Shyam's mentor. (ii) Shyam's father is Shyam's friend. (iii) Shyam's father is Shyam's hero. (iv) Shyam's father is Shyam's foe. (d) How long does Shyam walk in the morning? (i) Around 60 mins (ii) 60 mins (iii) 45 mins (iv) More than one hour (e) Which of the following statements is true? (i) Shyam is a famous athlete (ii) Shyam's father is a photographer (iii) Shyam is not indifferent to his studies (iv) Football is Shyam's favorite pastime (f) Shyam hails from (i) Magura (ii) a small town (iii) Chander Haat Bidyaloya (iv) both i and ii (g) The meaning of the word 'shoot' in the passage is (i) to break down (ii) to take a photo (iii) to fasten something (iv) to lose control Answer: (a) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'break' in the passage? (ii) Interval (b) What does the expression "I'm a fan of National Geographic" mean? (iv) He regularly watches NAT GEO programmes. (c) What is special about Shyam and his father? (i) Shyam's father is Shyam's mentor. (d) How long does Shyam walk in the morning? (i) Around 60 mins (e) Which of the following statements is true? (iii) Shyam is not indifferent to his studies (f) Shyam hails from (iv) both i and ii (g) The meaning of the word 'shoot' in the passage is (ii) to take a photo 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) From your reading of the passage, describe the reasons of Shyam's fondness for games and sports. (b) "Playing football is a passion for me!" Explain in 2/3 sentences. (c) How does Shyam spend his tiffin period? (d) How did receiving a camera impact Shyam's future aspirations? (e) What do you know about an athlete? Answer: (a) From your reading of the passage, describe the reasons of Shyam's fondness for games and sports. Shyam loves games and sports very much because of his father. His father was a great athlete during his student life. His father always inspires and encourages him to play different sports and do physical exercises every day to stay healthy and strong. Because of this strong family support, Shyam has developed a deep fondness for outdoor games and physical activities. (b) "Playing football is a passion for me!" Explain in 2/3 sentences. This sentence means that Shyam loves playing football more than anything else. It is not just a simple hobby for him, but a very strong emotion and deep love from his heart. Football gives him the highest joy, excitement, and energy in his daily life. (c) How does Shyam spend his tiffin period? Shyam spends his tiffin period or break time at school very actively. Instead of sitting idle, he loves to play different kinds of exciting games with his school friends. During this time, he plays kabadi, gollachhut, badminton, table tennis, and carom to keep his body and mind completely refreshed. (d) How did receiving a camera impact Shyam's future aspirations? Receiving a camera made a very big impact on Shyam's future dreams. When his father gave him the camera as a gift for his good exam results, Shyam felt incredibly excited. Now, he strongly wishes to become an amateur photographer in the future so he can take beautiful pictures of natural places in Bangladesh, not just personal photos. (e) What do you know about an athlete? An athlete is a person who is very well-trained in sports and physical exercises. They participate in different competitive games like running, high jump, long jump, and football. An athlete always maintains a strict routine, eats healthy food, and exercises regularly to keep their body physically fit and strong for competitions. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the above text: (1×5=5) Shyam (a) ______ from Magura. Now, he (b) ______ at Chander Haat Bidyaloya in grade I. He is (c) ______ of games and sports. He gets up early and takes a (d) ______ with his father almost everyday. In fact, his father inspire him to take part in games and sports as he himself was an athlete in his student life. However, Shyam wishes to be an (e) ______ photographer in future. Answer: (a) is (b) is/studies (c) fond (d) walk (e) amateur Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions no. 4 and 5: John Milton was one of the famous poets in English Literature. He was born on December 9, 1608 in London. At the age of 17, he went to Cambridge University for study and after seven years of study, he obtained his M.A degree from that University. The next six years, he spent at Horton in unprofessional study. In, 1638, he started his foreign tour. In 1642, he married Mary Powell, a young girl of seventeen. But his wife died in 1652 leaving him with three daughters. So, he married second time in, 1656, but two years after his second wife also died. Of all his works, "Paradise Lost" is said to be his greatest. He finished composing this great epic in 1663. But it was published four years later. By this time, he lost his eyesight. At the age of 66, he died on November 8, 1674. 4. Complete the table below with information from the passage. (1×5=5) John Milton. Focus A famous poet of English Literature Greatest work (i) ______ Who/What Date/year Event Place Milton (ii) ______ Studied (iii) ______ Milton in 1632 (iv) ______ Milton in 1658 (v) ______ Answer:(a) Paradise lost (b) 1625 (c) Cambridge University (d) took M.A. degree (e) lost his 2nd wife 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words: (10) John Milton was one of the most famous and talented poets in English Literature. He was born in London in 1608 and successfully completed his M.A. degree from the famous Cambridge University. In his personal life, he faced deep sorrow because both his first and second wives died early. Even though he became completely blind, he wrote his greatest masterpiece poem, "Paradise Lost." This great poet sadly died in the year 1674, leaving behind a great legacy in literature. 6. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Donation of blood (i) we donate blood, we invite no harm to us. (i) sound health can donate blood. (b) In our society, some of us nourish (ii) enough to save (ii) after every three months without any side effect. (c) As per medical science, every man in (iii) a crystal clear idea that if (iii) be a very noble deed. (d) We should have (iv) a misconception about blood donation which conveys (iv) the life of a dying person. (e) Sometimes, a bag of our blood is (v) is universally acknowledged to (v) a negative message for the others. Answer: (a + v + iii) Donation of blood is universally acknowledged to be a very noble deed. (b + iv + v) In our society, some of us nourish a misconception about blood donation which conveys a negative message for the others. (c + i + ii) As per medical science, every man in sound health can donate blood after every three months without any side effect. (d + iii + i) We should have a crystal clear idea that if we donate blood, we invite no harm to us. (e + ii + iv) Sometimes, a bag of our blood is enough to save the life of a dying person. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board. (b) He has a great contribution to the scientic research of Bangladesh. (c) He showed extra-ordinary credit in every examination of the school. (d) At the age of six, he was admitted in a Furkania Madrasha and then in an English School. (e) Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda was born in Birbhum District of West Bengal in 1900. (f) In 1925, he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from Kolkata University and in 1929, he passed D.Sc from Imperial College in England. (g) He died on 3rd November 1977. (h) His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man and his mother Fashiha Khatun was also a pious woman. Answer: e+h+d+c+f+a+b+g 8. Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today (any 5 out of 8): (2×5=10) (a) Why does the poet mention 'empty and useless years' in the poem "O Me! O Life"? The poet uses the phrase 'empty and useless years' to describe how people waste their valuable time. Instead of living a good life, people spend their time on foolish activities, endless sadness, and meaningless struggles that bring no real happiness or success. (b) How does the poem "Books" reflect the idea of 'escapism' in relation to reading books? The poem shows 'escapism' by describing how a simple book can take us far away from our boring daily life. When we read, our imagination takes us to magical cities, unknown lands, and wonderful adventures without ever leaving our comfortable room. (c) What should children do to their mother and why? Children must love, respect, and take proper care of their mother, especially when she becomes old and weak. They must do this because a mother sacrifices her whole life, comfort, and youth to raise her children safely with pure and divine love. (d) What does the poem 'The Sands of Dee' suggest about the relation between humans and nature? The poem suggests that nature is very beautiful but also extremely powerful and dangerous. Humans are helpless in front of nature's wild power. The cruel sea waves and fog show no mercy to the innocent girl, proving that nature does not care about human life. (e) What are the promises the poet had to keep before he would sleep in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? The 'promises' mean the important duties, social responsibilities, and hard work of human life. The poet wants to rest in the beautiful woods, but he remembers that he must complete all his life's tasks before he can finally sleep the endless sleep of death. (f) How does the poet address time in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? The poet addresses time as a restless, old gipsy man. Just like a gipsy traveler who never builds a permanent house and always moves from one town to another, time is always running forward and never waits for anyone, even for rich bribes. (g) Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs? The mountains echo our songs to show that the world is very happy to join us when we are cheerful and successful. But the mountains do not echo our sighs because the world does not want to share our pain; it leaves us alone to suffer our sadness. (h) Why is the sea described as "hungry" in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? The sea is described as "hungry" because it acts like a wild, starving monster looking for food. The violent, rolling sea waves silently crawled across the beach to swallow and kill the innocent young girl named Mary without any mercy. 9. Answer the following questions from your reading of the stories in English For Today (any 5 out of 8): (2×5=10) (a) How does the story 'Moti' portray rural life in Bangladesh? The story portrays the simple, quiet, and ordinary rural life in Bangladesh very beautifully. It shows traditional village homes with duck and chicken coops, open front yards, local markets for selling vegetables, and the deep emotional connection village people share with their domestic animals. (b) What did the cyclone's noise signify in the story "The Wheel of Cyclone"? The terrible, roaring noise of the cyclone signified extreme danger and upcoming disaster. It was a clear and fearful warning that a deadly, destructive storm was coming very fast to destroy the helpless villages and take many innocent human lives. (c) Why do you think Rosamond wanted to buy all the things she saw? Rosamond was a very young, innocent, and inexperienced little girl. When she looked at the bright shop windows in London, she was completely fascinated by their colorful outer beauty. Because she lacked practical knowledge, she foolishly wanted to buy everything that simply looked pretty. (d) What lessons do you think Rosamond learned from her sufferings and disappointment? After suffering with a useless purple jar and torn shoes, Rosamond learned a very important and practical life lesson. She finally understood that things should not be judged only by their beautiful outer appearance, and that usefulness is much more important than just looking pretty. (e) How was the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio? Antonio and Bassanio shared an extremely pure, deep, and true friendship. Their relationship was completely selfless. Antonio loved his friend so much that he was ready to sacrifice his own life and give a pound of his flesh just to help Bassanio achieve his happiness. (f) What do you know about three caskets? The three caskets were designed by Portia's wise father to find a true and honest husband for her. One was made of shiny gold, the second of bright silver, and the third of dull lead. The person who chose the lead casket based on inner value won Portia's portrait and her hand in marriage. (g) How did Mr. Mallard die, according to the rumour? According to the sudden and tragic rumour that reached the newspaper office, Mr. Brently Mallard died in a terrible and deadly railroad accident. His name was clearly listed among the people who were killed in that train disaster. (h) How did Portia save Antonio's life? Portia disguised herself as a wise male lawyer in the court. When Shylock demanded his pound of flesh, she cleverly agreed but added a strict condition. She said Shylock must not shed a single drop of Antonio's blood while cutting the flesh. This brilliant and impossible condition completely defeated Shylock and saved Antonio. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own words giving a suitable title to it. Title: Practical Knowledge vs Bookish Knowledge There was a poor boatman in a village. He was illiterate. He used to row his boat from morning till evening only to meet his both ends. He did not know how to read or write, but he knew everything about the river and how to row his boat safely in any weather. One bright morning, a very proud and highly educated scholar came to the riverbank. He hired the poor boatman's boat to cross the wide river. As the boat moved slowly over the peaceful water, the proud scholar wanted to show off his great knowledge. He looked at the simple boatman and asked, "Hey boatman, have you ever read about the great history of the world?" The poor boatman replied sadly, "No, sir, I am a poor man. I have never gone to school." The scholar laughed loudly and said, "Then one-fourth of your life is completely wasted!" After some time, the scholar asked again, "Do you know anything about science or astronomy?" The boatman sighed and said, "No, sir, I only know how to catch fish and row my boat." The scholar felt very proud and said, "You are so foolish! Half of your life is totally wasted because you do not know science!" The poor boatman felt very small and kept quiet. Suddenly, the sky turned completely dark with heavy, black clouds. A terrible storm started, and wild winds began to blow. The calm river quickly turned violent with huge, dangerous waves. The small wooden boat began to toss up and down violently, and water started filling inside the boat. The scholar was shaking with terrible fear. This time, the illiterate boatman looked at the frightened scholar and asked calmly, "Sir, do you know how to swim?" The scholar cried out in a shaking voice, "No, I only read books! I don't know how to swim at all! Please save me!" The boatman jumped into the wild river and said, "Then one hundred percent of your life is wasted now, sir! The boat is going to sink!" The scholar finally realized that practical knowledge to save one's life is far more important than just having proud bookish knowledge. 11. Suppose, you have a friend named Amid who is used to browsing Facebook. He is inattentive to his studies. As a result, he cuts a sorry figure in the exam. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the merits and demerits of Facebook. A dialogue between myself and my friend Amid about the merits and demerits of Facebook: Myself: Hello Amid! I heard about your exam results today. Why did you get such poor marks in the final exam? You used to be a very good student. Amid: Hi my friend. Yes, I am feeling very sad and disappointed today. I could not prepare well for the exams because I wasted too much time browsing Facebook. Myself: I have noticed that recently. Whenever I go online, I see you active on Facebook. Do you know that spending excessive time on social media is very harmful to your student life? Amid: I know it now, but I just cannot control myself. Facebook is so addictive. However, you cannot deny that Facebook has some good merits too. We can connect with our old friends very easily. Myself: I absolutely agree with you. Facebook has many wonderful merits. It helps us communicate with people all over the world instantly. We can share important educational information, get world news quickly, and even join helpful study groups. Amid: Exactly! I also learn many new things from different informative pages and watch educational videos there. Myself: That is true, but the demerits are also very dangerous, especially for young students like us. You are suffering from its worst demerit right now. It completely kills our valuable study time and ruins our concentration. Amid: You are completely right. When I sit to study, my mind always thinks about checking new notifications and photos on Facebook. Myself: This is the main problem! Also, looking at the bright mobile screen for hours causes serious damage to our eyesight and gives us terrible headaches. Many fake news and bad rumors also spread easily through Facebook, which creates problems in society. Amid: I have realized my big mistake now. Because of Facebook, I did not sleep properly at night, and I got terrible marks in my exam. My parents are very angry with me. Myself: Do not be hopeless, my friend. Facebook is just a technology. We should control the technology; the technology should not control us. You must use it only in your free time for a short period. Amid: Thank you very much for your great advice. From today, I promise I will use Facebook only for 30 minutes a day and pay full attention to my studies. Myself: That is an excellent decision, Amid. I am sure you will do much better in the next exam. Best of luck! Amid: Thank you so much, my dear friend. See you tomorrow at school.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] দিনাজপুর বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Traditional childhood pastimes of climbing trees and playing conkers are in decline, according to a survey by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). It's a charitable organization registered in England and Wales. The survey shows that people under 34 recall far fewer such childhood outdoor experiences than people over 55, according to a survey by RSPB. People were asked which of the twelve childhood outdoor experiences they could remember. The answer included making dens, daisy chains, climbing trees, playing conkers and feeding birds. Four out of five boys climbed trees and the same number of girls made daisy chains. But the survey showed the numbers declining among the newer generations. Some 15% more of those aged over 55 had these outdoor experiences in their childhood, compared with those between 15-34 years old. Some 92% of the public agreed that experiences of nature were still important to children, and 82% agreed that schools should play a role in providing them to all children. The survey has highlighted the positive impact of contact with nature on a child's education, health, wellbeing and social skills. At the same time, there has been a decline in these opportunities, with negative consequences for children, families and society a condition now known as nature deficit disorder. Mike Clarke, chief executive of the RSPB, will meet parliament members to urge the government to join other organizations in providing children with first-hand experiences of the natural environment ...."We believe this guidance should include the many positive impacts to children of having contact with nature and learning outside the classroom." 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) The closest meaning of the word 'organization' is ______ (i) meeting (ii) convention (iii) association (iv) conference (b) What does the word 'include' in the text refer to? (i) Involve (ii) intimate (iii) irritate (iv) insert (c) The elderly people ______ childhood memories more than the younger people. (i) recollect (ii) forget (iii) ignore (iv) offer (d) Which one is in decline? (i) Swimming (ii) Running (iii) Climbing trees (iv) Playing cricket (e) Today young generation are ______ nature. (i) attracted with (ii) related with (iii) detached from (iv) derived from (f) RSPB is a ______ organization. (i) benevolent (ii) cultural (iii) literary (iv) health (g) The word 'den' in the text means- (i) drain (ii) dumb (iii) cave (iv) curt 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What is the full form of RSPB? Where does it work? (b) What are the traditional childhood pastimes according to your reading of the text? (c) What did the survey by RSPB show? (d) Why do you think the pastime habits are declining among the newer generation? (e) Describe the term 'nature deficit disorder'. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the text given above: (1×5=5) The author of the passage has expressed a deep (a) ______ on the decline of the traditional childhood (b) ______. Today's children are staying themselves far away (c) ______ nature which may have a great negative (d) ______ on their education, (e) ______, wellbeing and social skills. Read the passage on SAARC and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: SAARC is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development. The full form of SAARC is 'South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation'. At the initial stage, there were only seven developing nations to form the organization. Later, Afghanistan was included as one of its member countries. SAARC started its journey through holding its first conference in Dhaka on 8 December, 1985. At present, the member countries of this organization are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The secretariat of this organization is situated in the capital of Nepal. Its head is called Secretary General. There is a deep relationship between Bangladesh and SAARC. It was Bangladesh that took the first initiative to form SAARC. As the initiator of SAARC, Bangladesh has been playing a significant and strong role in its different activities. As one of the member countries it has also seen making every effort to expand the trade between the member countries and to solve the regional conflicts and existing crisis among the neighboring countries. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Where/Place Time/Duration Aim of mutual cooperation officially started in (i) ______ (ii) ______ initiator of SAARC 1985 Secretariat located (iii) ______ (iv) ______ included as the last member country April, 2007. First conference (v) ______ Dhaka 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Facebook is an internet (i) internet connection may (i) gain access to Facebook. (b) Nowadays Facebook has become (ii) using Facebook (ii) among people living anywhere. (c) It contributes much (iii) based social network (iii) To facilitate the official works. (d) People are also (iv) to maintain social and friendly relationship (iv) connecting people worldwide. (e) Everybody having (v) an important part (v) of our daily life. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Penicillin is the life saving medicine. (b) He passed his boyhood with his parents. (c) It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (d) He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e) He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. (f) He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. (g) Fleming was born in a poor family in Scotland. (h) Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems in English For Today: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet refer by 'useless years' in the poem 'O Me! O Life'!? (b) What rises in our fancies and our eyes according to the poem 'Books'? (c) Who was the speaker's second mother in the poem 'Two Mothers Rememberd'? (d) What things will the poet offer time in the poem 'Time, You Old Gypsy Man' if it stays just for a day? (e) Why did the poet, Robert Frost, stop by the woods when it was dark and he was alone? (f) What does the poet mean by the verse 'And miles to go before I sleep' in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'? (g) When do you have friends and when do they leave you according to the poem 'Solitude'? (h) How has the poet described the western tide in the poem, 'The Sands of Dee'? 9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories in English For Today: (2×5=10) (a) How was the milliner's shop decorated? (b) What things did Rosamond want to buy? (c) How did her mother try to stop Rosamond from buying all the things she wanted to buy? (d) Why was Bassanio short of money constantly? (e) Why did Antonio meet Shylock? (f) How many people tried to choose the right casket? Who succeeded at last? (g) How does the writer narrate the atmosphere before the storm in 'The Wheel of Cyclone'? (h) Why didn't Ameen make any conversation during his breakfast? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story given below and add at least ten sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. (15) Once upon a time there was a king called Midas. He was extremely fond of gold. Though he had a lot of it, he wanted more... 11. Suppose you are Nahid/Nahida and you have a friend named Shafin/Sofia. Both of you have a plan to do so many things after SSC examination. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about what you intend to do after SSC examination. (15) Key দিনাজপুর বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Traditional childhood pastimes of climbing trees and playing conkers are in decline, according to a survey by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). It's a charitable organization registered in England and Wales. The survey shows that people under 34 recall far fewer such childhood outdoor experiences than people over 55, according to a survey by RSPB. People were asked which of the twelve childhood outdoor experiences they could remember. The answer included making dens, daisy chains, climbing trees, playing conkers and feeding birds. Four out of five boys climbed trees and the same number of girls made daisy chains. But the survey showed the numbers declining among the newer generations. Some 15% more of those aged over 55 had these outdoor experiences in their childhood, compared with those between 15-34 years old. Some 92% of the public agreed that experiences of nature were still important to children, and 82% agreed that schools should play a role in providing them to all children. The survey has highlighted the positive impact of contact with nature on a child's education, health, wellbeing and social skills. At the same time, there has been a decline in these opportunities, with negative consequences for children, families and society a condition now known as nature deficit disorder. Mike Clarke, chief executive of the RSPB, will meet parliament members to urge the government to join other organizations in providing children with first-hand experiences of the natural environment ...."We believe this guidance should include the many positive impacts to children of having contact with nature and learning outside the classroom." 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) The closest meaning of the word 'organization' is ______ (i) meeting (ii) convention (iii) association (iv) conference (b) What does the word 'include' in the text refer to? (i) Involve (ii) intimate (iii) irritate (iv) insert (c) The elderly people ______ childhood memories more than the younger people. (i) recollect (ii) forget (iii) ignore (iv) offer (d) Which one is in decline? (i) Swimming (ii) Running (iii) Climbing trees (iv) Playing cricket (e) Today young generation are ______ nature. (i) attracted with (ii) related with (iii) detached from (iv) derived from (f) RSPB is a ______ organization. (i) benevolent (ii) cultural (iii) literary (iv) health (g) The word 'den' in the text means- (i) drain (ii) dumb (iii) cave (iv) curt Answer: 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: (a) The closest meaning of the word 'organization' is ______ (iii) association (b) What does the word 'include' in the text refer to? (i) Involve (c) The elderly people ______ childhood memories more than the younger people. (i) recollect (d) Which one is in decline? (iii) Climbing trees (e) Today young generation are ______ nature. (iii) detached from (f) RSPB is a ______ organization. (i) benevolent (g) The word 'den' in the text means- (iii) cave 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What is the full form of RSPB? Where does it work? (b) What are the traditional childhood pastimes according to your reading of the text? (c) What did the survey by RSPB show? (d) Why do you think the pastime habits are declining among the newer generation? (e) Describe the term 'nature deficit disorder'. Answer: (a) What is the full form of RSPB? Where does it work? The full form of RSPB is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. It is a helpful charity organization that mainly works in England and Wales to protect nature. (b) What are the traditional childhood pastimes according to your reading of the text? According to the text, the traditional childhood pastimes are playing outside in the fresh air. These fun activities include making small caves or dens, making beautiful daisy chains, climbing big trees, playing a game called conkers, and feeding wild birds. (c) What did the survey by RSPB show? The survey by RSPB showed a very sad truth about today's young people. It showed that younger people under the age of 34 have very few memories of playing outside in nature, but older people over the age of 55 remember playing outside a lot during their childhood. (d) Why do you think the pastime habits are declining among the newer generation? I think outdoor pastime habits are declining because the modern world has changed a lot. Today, children love to stay inside their bedrooms all day. They spend all their free time watching television, playing video games, and looking at their smart mobile phones instead of going out to play in the open field. (e) Describe the term 'nature deficit disorder'. The term 'nature deficit disorder' is a new kind of modern problem. It happens when children completely stop spending time in natural places like parks or forests. Because they stay away from nature, they suffer from bad health, poor education, and they fail to learn how to make good friends in society. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the text given above: (1×5=5) The author of the passage has expressed a deep (a) ______ on the decline of the traditional childhood (b) ______. Today's children are staying themselves far away (c) ______ nature which may have a great negative (d) ______ on their education, (e) ______, wellbeing and social skills. Answer: (a) concern (b) pastimes (c) from (d) impact (e) health Read the passage on SAARC and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: SAARC is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development. The full form of SAARC is 'South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation'. At the initial stage, there were only seven developing nations to form the organization. Later, Afghanistan was included as one of its member countries. SAARC started its journey through holding its first conference in Dhaka on 8 December, 1985. At present, the member countries of this organization are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The secretariat of this organization is situated in the capital of Nepal. Its head is called Secretary General. There is a deep relationship between Bangladesh and SAARC. It was Bangladesh that took the first initiative to form SAARC. As the initiator of SAARC, Bangladesh has been playing a significant and strong role in its different activities. As one of the member countries it has also seen making every effort to expand the trade between the member countries and to solve the regional conflicts and existing crisis among the neighboring countries. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Where/Place Time/Duration Aim of mutual cooperation officially started in (i) ______ (ii) ______ initiator of SAARC 1985 Secretariat located (iii) ______ (iv) ______ included as the last member country April, 2007. First conference (v) ______ Dhaka Answer: (i) 8 December 1985 (ii) Bangladesh (iii) Capital of Nepal/Kathmandu, Nepal (iv) Afghanistan (v) held/was held 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) SAARC is a very important regional organization for South Asian countries. Its main goal is to build deep friendship, mutual help, and peaceful development among the neighboring nations. The journey of this great organization officially started in Dhaka on December 8, 1985. Bangladesh took the first and most important step to create it. Right now, there are eight member countries in SAARC, and Afghanistan was the last country to join. The member countries are always working very hard together to improve their trade and solve their daily problems peacefully. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Facebook is an internet (i) internet connection may (i) gain access to Facebook. (b) Nowadays Facebook has become (ii) using Facebook (ii) among people living anywhere. (c) It contributes much (iii) based social network (iii) To facilitate the official works. (d) People are also (iv) to maintain social and friendly relationship (iv) connecting people worldwide. (e) Everybody having (v) an important part (v) of our daily life. Answer: (a + iii + iv) Facebook is an internet based social network connecting people worldwide. (b + v + v) Nowadays Facebook has become an important part of our daily life. (c + iv + ii) It contributes much to maintain social and friendly relationship among people living anywhere. (d + ii + iii) People are also using Facebook to facilitate the official works. (e + i + i) Everybody having internet connection may gain access to Facebook. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Penicillin is the life saving medicine. (b) He passed his boyhood with his parents. (c) It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (d) He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e) He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. (f) He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. (g) Fleming was born in a poor family in Scotland. (h) Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. Answer: a+c+g+d+b+h+e+f 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems in English For Today: (2×5=10) (a) What does the poet refer by 'useless years' in the poem 'O Me! O Life'!? By the phrase 'useless years', the poet means the long time that human beings waste by doing nothing good. Instead of finding the true beauty of the world, people waste their valuable time being sad, acting foolishly, and fighting for no reason. (b) What rises in our fancies and our eyes according to the poem 'Books'? According to the beautiful poem 'Books', our imagination wakes up when we read. We can clearly see magical new worlds, wonderful cities, brave knights, and great adventures rising in our minds and in front of our eyes, even if we are just sitting in a room. (c) Who was the speaker's second mother in the poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? The speaker's second mother was not a different person. She was the exact same woman, but seen at a much older age. The strong, young mother had become a very weak, slow, and helpless old lady who desperately needed the love and care of her child. (d) What things will the poet offer time in the poem 'Time, You Old Gypsy Man' if it stays just for a day? The poet wants time to stop moving so he can enjoy life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to give time very rich gifts. He offers beautiful silver bells, shiny gold rings, and a wonderful golden carriage. (e) Why did the poet, Robert Frost, stop by the woods when it was dark and he was alone? The poet was traveling on a very dark and cold evening. He suddenly stopped by the deep woods because the forest looked extremely beautiful and peaceful. He just wanted to stand quietly and watch the soft, white snow falling beautifully all over the trees. (f) What does the poet mean by the verse 'And miles to go before I sleep' in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'? In this famous line, the word 'sleep' actually means the final rest of death. The poet means that human life is very busy. He cannot stop in the forest forever because he has many duties, hard work, and promises to finish before his life ends. (g) When do you have friends and when do they leave you according to the poem 'Solitude'? The poem teaches a very harsh truth about human nature. It says that when you are very happy, rich, and successful, many people will come to be your friends. But when you fall into bad times, become sad, and start crying, all those friends will leave you to suffer completely alone. (h) How has the poet described the western tide in the poem, 'The Sands of Dee'? The poet has described the western sea tide as a very angry, cruel, and hungry monster. It did not make any loud noise at first, but it crawled silently over the beach in the dark fog just to trap and kill the poor, innocent young girl. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from stories in English For Today: (2×5=10) (a) How was the milliner's shop decorated? The milliner's shop was decorated in a very bright, colorful, and attractive way to catch everyone's attention. The large glass windows of the shop were completely filled with beautiful ribbons, soft laces, and pretty artificial flowers that looked very real. (b) What things did Rosamond want to buy? Little Rosamond was amazed by the shops in London. She wanted to buy many different things all at once. She asked her mother to buy her colorful ribbons, pretty fake flowers, a useful pair of shoes, and a very large, bright purple jar from the chemist's shop. (c) How did her mother try to stop Rosamond from buying all the things she wanted to buy? Her mother was very wise and wanted to teach Rosamond a good lesson. She did not scold her, but she firmly refused to buy everything. She told Rosamond that she only had enough money to buy one thing, so Rosamond had to choose very carefully between what was useful and what was just pretty. (d) Why was Bassanio short of money constantly? Bassanio was Antonio's closest friend, but he had a very bad habit. He was constantly short of money because he loved to live a very rich and luxurious lifestyle. He always spent much more money than he actually had on expensive clothes and parties. (e) Why did Antonio meet Shylock? Antonio was a rich merchant, but all his money was tied up in his ships at sea. He went to meet the cruel moneylender, Shylock, because he urgently needed to borrow three thousand ducats. He wanted to give this money to his dear friend Bassanio so Bassanio could travel to Belmont and marry the beautiful Portia. (f) How many people tried to choose the right casket? Who succeeded at last? Many great princes and rich men from different parts of the world tried to choose the right casket, including the proud Prince of Morocco and the Prince of Arragon. However, they all failed. At last, the young and true lover, Bassanio, succeeded by choosing the simple lead casket. (g) How does the writer narrate the atmosphere before the storm in 'The Wheel of Cyclone'? The writer paints a very scary picture of the weather before the storm hit. The atmosphere was extremely hot, completely still, and very hard to breathe. The open sky quickly turned an ugly, dark color, and all of nature became totally silent, as if waiting for a great disaster. (h) Why didn't Ameen make any conversation during his breakfast? Ameen was usually a talkative boy, but during that special breakfast, he was completely silent. He didn't make any conversation because his heart was very heavy. He had secretly decided to leave his loving mother's home that very day to join the dangerous Liberation War, and he didn't know how to say goodbye. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Complete the Story Title: The Greedy King and the Golden Touch Once upon a time there was a king called Midas. He was extremely fond of gold. Though he had a lot of it, he wanted more. He spent all his days sitting in his dark treasure room, simply counting his gold coins. He thought that gold was the best and most beautiful thing in the whole world. One lucky day, a powerful Greek god named Dionysus came to visit his palace and offered to grant the king any one wish he wanted. King Midas did not even think for a second. He greedily asked that whatever he touched with his hands should immediately turn into pure, solid gold. The god smiled and granted his strange wish. King Midas was so happy that he felt like dancing. He quickly ran out into his beautiful royal garden to test his new magic power. He touched a green apple on a tree, and instantly it became a heavy, shiny gold apple. Then he touched a lovely soft rose, and it turned into stiff, cold gold too. He was overjoyed. However, after playing for a while, the king became very hungry and thirsty. He sat down at his grand dining table to eat a delicious lunch. But a terrible thing happened! As soon as he touched a piece of bread, it turned into solid gold. When he tried to drink a glass of pure water, the water changed into liquid gold. The poor king could not eat or drink anything at all. Suddenly, his sweet little daughter ran into the room. She loved her father very much and quickly threw her arms around him to give him a big hug. To the king's absolute horror, the moment his hands touched his child, she stopped smiling. She instantly turned into a lifeless, cold, golden statue! King Midas fell to his knees and started crying very loudly. He finally realized his terrible mistake. His extreme greed had destroyed his life and killed his only beloved child. He prayed to the god with tears in his eyes to take the magic touch back. The kind god told him to go and wash his hands in a special river. After washing in the river, his normal life came back, and his daughter became a living girl again. From that day on, King Midas hated gold and lived a simple, happy life. 11. Suppose you are Nahid/Nahida and you have a friend named Shafin/Sofia. Both of you have a plan to do so many things after SSC examination. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about what you intend to do after SSC examination. (15) A dialogue between Nahid and Shafin about their plans after the SSC examination: Nahid: Hello Shafin! How are you doing today? Our SSC examination is finally over. I feel so free and happy! Shafin: Hello Nahid! I am doing very well, thank you. I feel very relaxed too. The exams were very tough, but now we will have a long and peaceful vacation. What is your plan for this long free time? Nahid: Well, I have made a very useful plan. I want to learn how to speak fluent English, so I will admit myself into a spoken English course. I also want to learn basic computer skills like typing and using the internet. What about you? Shafin: That is a very modern and great idea, Nahid! Those skills will help you a lot in the future. But my plan is a little bit different. I am planning to go to my native village next week. I want to open a small night school there for the poor adult people who cannot read or write. Nahid: Wow, Shafin! That is a very noble and kind plan! I am very proud of you. But how will you manage a whole school all by yourself? Shafin: I will not be alone. I will collect some of my educated village friends to help me. Together, we will teach the poor, hard-working farmers how to write their names and read simple books. Education is the most important thing for our country's overall development. Nahid: You are absolutely right. If the farmers are educated, they can learn modern farming methods. Besides my computer course, I also want to read some famous storybooks and travel to a few beautiful historical places in Bangladesh with my parents. Shafin: Traveling is also a wonderful way to learn about the world. You will see new things. Hey, do you want to come to my village and join my night school project for just a few days? Nahid: I would love to do that! It will be a completely new and great experience for me to help the simple village people. Thank you for inviting me. Shafin: You are most welcome, Nahid. Let's try our best to utilize our long vacation properly and do something good. Nahid: Yes, let's do our best. See you very soon, my friend!

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] যশোর বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [ N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Bangladesh is now in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialization process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems. We will now read about some of the most common types of environmental pollutions and ways of coping with them. Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitation. Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include-increased sediment from soil, erosion, improper waste disposal and littering, leakage of soil pollution into water supplies, organic materials that decay in water supplies. In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water source means it eventually reaches the body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains, chemicals used in the lawn or garden-wash into the water bodies. Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes. Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced everyday but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of household wastes, particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizers and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives. Recycling is another way to reduce and control soil pollution. Recycling papers, plastics and other materials reduces the volume in landfills. De-forestation also causes erosion, pollution and the loss of fertility in the topsoil. Planting trees and re-forestation help prevent soil erosion and pollution. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) The phrase 'instead of' means- (i) a black sheep (ii) in lieu of (iii) on the whole (iv) in course of time (b) The important cause of soil pollution is (i) human waste (ii) polythene (iii) industrial waste (iv) carbon dioxide (c) The antonym of 'Reduce' is- (i) lessen (ii) shorten (iii) increase (iv) widen (d) Bangladesh is seriously affected by- (i) pollution (ii) industrialization (iii) globalization (iv) urbanization (e) Natural fertilizers may be used ______ for the growth of the plants (i) toxic substance (ii) use of chemicals (iii) crippling of the plant (iv) none of these (f) CNG is a kind of (i) fossil fuel (ii) harmful gas (iii) crude oil (g) The word 'compressed' in the passage is a/an (i) noun (ii) adverb (iii) adjective (iv) conjunction 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are the causes of soil pollution? (b) Who are responsible for environmental problems? (c) How does recycling help us? (d) Why should we stop pollution? (e) As a student, which tasks can you do to control air pollution? 3. Read the passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) Air pollution is one kind of (a) ______ for the environment. (b) ______ from various sources pollute air. We can reduce this pollution by (c) ______ our over use of motor vehicles. We should also use proper (d) ______ to our cars. All of us should be (e) ______ of air pollution. Read the passage and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 05 August 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, the USA. He received B.Sc degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and he did M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Airforce's man in space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his group, launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day, they fired off the surface of the moon. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Name of event Year/Date Place Birth of Neil Armstrong 5 August (i) ______ Received B.Sc degree in 1955 (ii) ______ (iii) ______ in 1970 University of Southern California. They landed on the moon (iv) ______ Started their return journey (v) ______ from the moon. 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue (i) give and take is a necessary capacity (i) and co-operation with other in society. (b) Man, being a social being (ii) is a social virtue which is opposed (ii) for compromise. (c) In such a process, (iii) but also a considerable influence (iii) to dogmatism and dictatorship. (d) We cannot persuade others unless (iv) we ourselves are at the same time ready to be (iv) in the current affairs of life. (e) It is thus seen that tolerance (v) has to live in a spirit of harmony (v) Persuaded by practising sweet and reasonableness. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the complete story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Both the crows went near the dog. (b) The dog dropped the bone and barked at the crow. (c) One of them started pecking the dog's tail. (d) Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree. (e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry. (f) It flew away, and after sometime returned with another crow. (g) A crow saw him and wished to eat that. (h) In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone. 8. Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"? (b) Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"? (c) "A mother's love for her children is divine." Do you support it? Why/Why not? (d) What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? (e) What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? (f) Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why? (g) What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? (h) How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature? 9. Answer the following questions from your reading stories in English For Today (Any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) How did Portia save Antonio's life? (b) What is the moral lesson behind the caskets? (c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brenthy Mallard's death? (d) What challenges does Sonabhan face in the story "Mr. Moti"? (e) Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard? (f) What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio? (g) Which things fascinated Rosamond? and why? (h) How does the story "Mr. Moti" portray rural life in Bangladesh? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of the story and complete it in your own words: (15) Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. His army was defeated again and again against the king Edward-I of England. Being defeated for six times, he lost his hope... 11. Suppose, you are Manha. Your friend is Manosh. Now, make a dialogue between you and your friend about the frequent street accidents of our country. (15) With Key যশোর বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer the questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Bangladesh is now in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialization process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems. We will now read about some of the most common types of environmental pollutions and ways of coping with them. Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitation. Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include-increased sediment from soil, erosion, improper waste disposal and littering, leakage of soil pollution into water supplies, organic materials that decay in water supplies. In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water source means it eventually reaches the body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains, chemicals used in the lawn or garden-wash into the water bodies. Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes. Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced everyday but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of household wastes, particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizers and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives. Recycling is another way to reduce and control soil pollution. Recycling papers, plastics and other materials reduces the volume in landfills. De-forestation also causes erosion, pollution and the loss of fertility in the topsoil. Planting trees and re-forestation help prevent soil erosion and pollution. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) The phrase 'instead of' means- (i) a black sheep (ii) in lieu of (iii) on the whole (iv) in course of time (b) The important cause of soil pollution is (i) human waste (ii) polythene (iii) industrial waste (iv) carbon dioxide (c) The antonym of 'Reduce' is- (i) lessen (ii) shorten (iii) increase (iv) widen (d) Bangladesh is seriously affected by- (i) pollution (ii) industrialization (iii) globalization (iv) urbanization (e) Natural fertilizers may be used ______ for the growth of the plants (i) toxic substance (ii) use of chemicals (iii) crippling of the plant (iv) none of these (f) CNG is a kind of (i) fossil fuel (ii) harmful gas (iii) crude oil (g) The word 'compressed' in the passage is a/an (i) noun (ii) adverb (iii) adjective (iv) conjunction Answer: 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (a) The phrase 'instead of' means- (ii) in lieu of (b) The important cause of soil pollution is (iii) industrial waste (c) The antonym of 'Reduce' is- (iii) increase (d) Bangladesh is seriously affected by- (i) pollution (e) Natural fertilizers may be used ______ for the growth of the plants (iv) none of these (f) CNG is a kind of (i) fossil fuel (g) The word 'compressed' in the passage is a/an (iii) adjective 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are the causes of soil pollution? (b) Who are responsible for environmental problems? (c) How does recycling help us? (d) Why should we stop pollution? (e) As a student, which tasks can you do to control air pollution? Answer: (a) What are the causes of soil pollution? The main causes of soil pollution are industrial waste, polythene shopping bags, and chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Also, fuel leaking from cars and cutting down trees cause soil pollution. (b) Who are responsible for environmental problems? Human beings are responsible for environmental problems. People who build unplanned factories, drive old vehicles, throw household wastes everywhere, and use too many chemicals in farming create these problems. (c) How does recycling help us? Recycling helps us to reduce and control soil pollution. By recycling daily things like paper and plastic, we can decrease the huge amount of garbage that is thrown on the ground in landfills. (d) Why should we stop pollution? We should stop pollution because it is destroying our environment and making our lives dangerous. If we do not stop it, the air, water, and soil will become too toxic for humans, animals, and plants to survive. (e) As a student, which tasks can you do to control air pollution? As a student, I can plant more trees to help keep the air clean. I can also walk or use a bicycle instead of motor vehicles, and tell my family and friends to use CNG or LPG fuel for their cars. 3. Read the passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: (1×5=5) Air pollution is one kind of (a) ______ for the environment. (b) ______ from various sources pollute air. We can reduce this pollution by (c) ______ our over use of motor vehicles. We should also use proper (d) ______ to our cars. All of us should be (e) ______ of air pollution. Answer: (a) threat/curse (b) Emissions/Exhausts (c) limiting/minimizing/reducing (d) lubricants (e) aware Read the passage and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 05 August 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, the USA. He received B.Sc degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and he did M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Airforce's man in space programme. Neil Armstrong along with his group, launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day, they fired off the surface of the moon. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Name of event Year/Date Place Birth of Neil Armstrong 5 August (i) ______ Received B.Sc degree in 1955 (ii) ______ (iii) ______ in 1970 University of Southern California. They landed on the moon (iv) ______ Started their return journey (v) ______ from the moon. Answer: (a) Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA (b) from Purdue University (c) Received M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering (d) on July 20, 1969 (e) on July 21, 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Answer: Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. He was an American astronaut and aerospace engineer, born on 5 August 1930 in Ohio, USA. He earned his flight certificate at a young age and later studied Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University, completing his B.Sc in 1955 and M.Sc in 1970. In 1958, he joined the US Air Force space programme. In 1969, as commander of Apollo 11, he led the mission to the moon. They landed on 20 July 1969, explored the moon’s surface, collected rocks, and safely returned the next day. 6. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue (i) give and take is a necessary capacity (i) and co-operation with other in society. (b) Man, being a social being (ii) is a social virtue which is opposed (ii) for compromise. (c) In such a process, (iii) but also a considerable influence (iii) to dogmatism and dictatorship. (d) We cannot persuade others unless (iv) we ourselves are at the same time ready to be (iv) in the current affairs of life. (e) It is thus seen that tolerance (v) has to live in a spirit of harmony (v) Persuaded by practising sweet and reasonableness. Answer: (a + iii + ii) → Tolerance is not only an abstract virtue but also a considerable influence for compromise. (b + v + i) → Man, being a social being, has to live in a spirit of harmony and co-operation with others in society. (c + i + iv) → In such a process, give and take is a necessary capacity in the current affairs of life. (d + iv + v) → We cannot persuade others unless we ourselves are at the same time ready to be persuaded by practising sweetness and reasonableness. (e + ii + iii) → It is thus seen that tolerance is a social virtue which is opposed to dogmatism and dictatorship. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the complete story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) Both the crows went near the dog. (b) The dog dropped the bone and barked at the crow. (c) One of them started pecking the dog's tail. (d) Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree. (e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry. (f) It flew away, and after sometime returned with another crow. (g) A crow saw him and wished to eat that. (h) In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone. Answer: d+g+f+a+c+e+b+h 8. Answer the following questions from your reading of the poems in English For Today (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"? The main message of the poem is that human life is very valuable, even with all its sadness and problems. The poet says that the world is full of struggles and foolish people, and we often feel disappointed. But we should not lose hope. Life itself is a great gift. The world is like a big play, and every person has a special part to play in it. (b) Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"? A gypsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. They always move from one town to another. The poet calls time an "Old Gipsy Man" because time is just like that. Time never stops for anyone. Even if we offer time gold, silver, or sweet words, it will not stay. It is always moving forward. (c) "A mother's love for her children is divine." Do you support it? Why/Why not? Yes, I fully support this statement. "Divine" means like God or from heaven. A mother's love is completely pure and selfless. A mother makes many sacrifices for her child. She gives up her own comfort to keep her child safe and happy. She does not expect anything in return. Because her love is so pure and powerful, it is called divine. (d) What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? The main theme of this poem is how time changes people, and how children should care for their old parents. The poem talks about the same mother in two different times. First, she is a young, strong mother who takes care of her child. Later, she is an old, weak woman who forgets things. The poem teaches us that children must love and care for their parents when they grow old. (e) What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? In this poem, the "dark and deep woods" stand for the beauty and peace of nature. They also mean a strong desire to escape from the hard work and stress of daily life. The speaker wants to stay in the peaceful woods and rest. But he remembers that he cannot stop. He has duties and promises to complete in the real world before he can finally rest. (f) Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why? Yes, I think each book is a magic box. A magic box is full of wonderful surprises. In the same way, a book is full of imagination. When we open a book, we can travel to new worlds, meet magical animals, and go on great adventures. We can do all this without leaving our house. Reading a book feels exactly like opening a box of magic. (g) What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? "Mirth" means joy or happiness. The poet means that the world is already full of pain and sadness. The earth does not make its own happiness. So, the world has to "borrow" happiness from cheerful people. The simple meaning is that people will join you when you are happy, but when you are sad, you have to cry alone because the world already has too much sadness. (h) How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature? The poem shows that nature is beautiful but also very dangerous and powerful. In the poem, a young girl named Mary goes to the beach to call the cows home. Suddenly, a wild sea wave and thick fog trap her, and she dies. This shows that humans are very small compared to nature. Nature does not show mercy, and it is much stronger than we are. 9. Answer the following questions from your reading stories in English For Today (Any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) How did Portia save Antonio's life? Portia dressed up as a male lawyer to save Antonio. In court, Shylock wanted a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia said he could take the flesh, but he could not drop even one drop of Antonio's blood. She also said he must cut exactly one pound. This was impossible to do. Because of her clever trick, Shylock lost, and Antonio was saved. (b) What is the moral lesson behind the caskets? The three boxes of gold, silver, and lead teach us not to judge things by how they look on the outside. The gold box teaches that "all that glitters is not gold." This means beautiful things can be fake. The silver box shows that too much pride makes people foolish. The dull lead box held Portia's picture. The main lesson is that true beauty and real value are on the inside. (c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death? Mr. Mallard's friend, Richards, brought the sad news of his death. Mr. Mallard died in a train accident. Richards heard the news at the newspaper office. He checked the name carefully to be sure it was true. Then, he went to the Mallard house with Mrs. Mallard's sister, Josephine. They wanted to tell her the bad news very gently. (d) What challenges does Sonabhan face in the story "Mr. Moti"? Sonabhan is a widow who faces much sadness. Her biggest pain starts when her young son, Ameen, leaves home to fight in the 1971 Liberation War. She worries about him very much. To stop feeling lonely, she loves her pet rooster, Mr. Moti, like a son. But when Mr. Moti dies, she feels terrible grief and becomes completely lonely again. (e) Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard? Everyone was scared to tell Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death because she had a very weak heart. Her sister and her husband's friend were afraid that the sudden shock and sadness might give her a heart attack. They thought the bad news could kill her. That is why they had to be very careful. (f) What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio? Bassanio wanted to save his friend Antonio's life. He offered Shylock a lot of money in court. First, he offered to pay double the original money. When Shylock said no, Bassanio offered to pay ten times more. He begged Shylock to take the money and forget the cruel bond. But the greedy Shylock refused and only wanted Antonio's flesh. (g) Which things fascinated Rosamond? and why? Rosamond loved the bright and beautiful things in the shop windows. She liked the colorful ribbons, fake flowers, and a big purple jar in a chemist's shop. She was attracted to them only because they looked pretty and shiny on the outside. She was a little girl and did not know that beautiful things are not always useful. (h) How does the story "Mr. Moti" portray rural life in Bangladesh? The story shows the simple village life of Bangladesh. It describes village houses with open yards for chickens and ducks. It also shows the local village markets where people sell eggs and vegetables. We can also see village games like cockfighting. Through Sonabhan's life, the story shows how peaceful but hard the village life can be. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Complete Story Title: Robert Bruce and the Spider Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. His army was defeated again and again against the king Edward-I of England. Being defeated for six times, he lost his hope and ran away to save his life. He went to a deep forest and hid himself inside a dark, lonely cave. He was very sad, tired, and heartbroken. He thought that he would never get his beloved kingdom back. While he was lying quietly in the cave, he saw a small spider. The spider was trying to reach the roof of the cave to make its web. But the roof was too high. The spider climbed up a little, but it fell down. Bruce carefully watched the insect. The spider fell down the first time, but it did not stop. It tried again and fell again. In this way, the little spider fell down six times. Bruce thought that the spider would surely give up, just like him. But he was greatly surprised to see that the spider tried for the seventh time. This time, it climbed very slowly and carefully. After a hard struggle, it finally reached the roof of the cave. The spider was successful! Seeing this, Robert Bruce learned a great lesson. He told himself, "If a tiny insect like a spider can try again and succeed, why should I give up? I am a king!" Suddenly, his heart filled with fresh courage and strong hope. He came out of the dark cave and gathered his brave soldiers again. He fought a great battle against the English army for the seventh time. This time, he and his soldiers fought with all their might and easily defeated the enemies. Finally, he saved his country and got his kingdom back. The moral of the story is: Try, try again until you succeed. 11. Dialogue A dialogue between Manha and Manosh about the frequent street accidents of our country: Manha: Hello Manosh! How are you doing today? Manosh: I am not doing so well, Manha. I am feeling very sad today. Manha: Why are you so sad? What happened? Manosh: Today I saw a terrible street accident on my way to school. A speeding bus hit a small rickshaw on the main road. Manha: Oh no! That is very shocking and painful. Street accidents have become a daily problem in our country. Manosh: Yes, you are exactly right. Every day we read about deadly street accidents in the newspaper. Many innocent people are dying and losing their legs or hands. Manha: It is very true. But what do you think are the main reasons behind these frequent street accidents? Manosh: I think reckless and fast driving is the main reason. The drivers do not follow the traffic rules at all. They always try to overtake other cars dangerously. Manha: Yes, I agree. Also, many of our drivers do not have proper training. Sometimes they even drive with fake licenses and do not understand the traffic signals. Manosh: True. The bad condition of our roads is another big cause. There are many dangerous holes and broken parts on our highways. Manha: We should not just blame the drivers, my friend. The common people are also responsible. Many people do not use the foot over-bridge. They cross the busy roads very carelessly while talking on mobile phones. Manosh: You are absolutely right. So, how can we solve this big national problem? Manha: First, the government must strictly apply the traffic laws. If any driver breaks the rule, he should be punished heavily. Manosh: Yes, and the government needs to repair the broken roads quickly. We also need to give proper training to all the drivers before giving them a license. Manha: Most importantly, common people must be careful. We should always look at both sides before crossing the street, use zebra crossings, and always use foot over-bridges. Manosh: I totally agree with you. We need public awareness to stop these terrible street accidents. People must value their own lives. Manha: I hope the situation will change soon and our roads will be safe. Thank you for the nice and important talk, Manosh. Manosh: You are welcome, Manha. Stay safe on the road.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy, such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? (f) What type of man was Shylock? (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own way: (15) Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found.. 11. Suppose, you are Abir and your friend is Bablu. Bublu was a good student but he is now very inattentive to his study. He is always busy with playing online games on his smart phone. But smart phone has also some beneficial side. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend Bablu about the uses and abuses of smart phone. (15) Key ( Answers followed by Questions) চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy, such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit Answer: 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (iii) unpurified oil (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (ii) double (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (ii) Burning (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (iii) dangerous (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Answer: (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? Fossil fuels are natural energy sources like coal, mineral oil, and natural gas. We need them to produce electricity, heat our houses, and run vehicles like cars and airplanes. (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? Trees are very important because they absorb a huge amount of harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air. In return, they deliver fresh oxygen, which helps keep the environment healthy and balanced. (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? We can reduce greenhouse gases by burning fewer fossil fuels like coal and crude oil. We also need to stop deforestation completely and plant more trees to save the environment. (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? We are strengthening the greenhouse effect mainly through rapid deforestation. People are continuously cutting down and burning enormous forest areas to get wood and clear land, which releases massive carbon dioxide into the air. (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Yes, I fully agree that humans are responsible. During the last hundred years, humans have rapidly increased industrial activities, burned millions of barrels of crude oil daily, and destroyed forests, which directly causes the greenhouse effect. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Answer: (a) energy (b) houses (c) greenhouse (d) within/surrounding (e) balance Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden Answer: (i) West Hills, Long Island, New York. (ii) 'Leaves of Grass' (iii) 1861 (iv) Camden, New Jersey (v) died 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Walt Whitman was a famous American poet, journalist, and humanist born in New York in 1819. He started working at an early age and published his greatest poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass', in 1855. During the American Civil War, he kindly served as a volunteer to care for wounded soldiers, which deeply inspired his writing. He became highly respected during his lifetime and spent his final years in Camden until his death in 1892. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. Answer: (a + ii + v) The ground sits on moving tectonic plates. (b + i + iii) Tall buildings can fall in a big shake. (c + iv + ii) Bangladesh shakes when an earthquake happens. (d + v + i) Earthquake resistance building codes must be followed by every builder. (e + iii + iv) People need to know what to do during an earthquake. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. Answer: e+c+h+a+f+d+b+g Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? The phrase 'useless years' refers to the time people waste on endless sadness, foolish mistakes, and meaningless struggles instead of finding the true beauty and purpose of life. (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? The poet calls each book a magic box because a book hides wonderful surprises inside. When we open it, it magically takes us to new worlds of imagination and adventure. (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? The two mothers are actually the same woman seen at two different stages of life. First, she is remembered as a strong, loving young mother, and later as a weak, old woman who needs care. (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? The poet calls the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' because the wild waves and thick fog showed no mercy and took the life of the innocent young girl named Mary. (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? A gipsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. Time is called an old gipsy man because time also never stops or waits for anyone; it is always moving forward. (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. The poet stopped by a beautiful, deep, and dark forest. It was a very peaceful and quiet place filled with falling snow on the darkest evening of the year. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? In the last line of the poem, the word 'sleep' has a deeper meaning. It symbolizes the final, endless rest of human life, which is death. (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? The final message is that when you are happy and successful, people will gladly join you. But when you are sad or in pain, you have to suffer and cry all alone. 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. Ameen was a brave, patriotic, and courageous seventeen-year-old boy. He loved his country so much that he left his mother's safe home to join the 1971 Liberation War. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? The milliner's shop was decorated very beautifully. It had bright shop windows filled with colorful ribbons, artificial flowers, and many attractive items to catch people's eyes. (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? Rosamond did not examine the jar well because she was completely fascinated by its bright purple color on the outside. She was young and foolishly thought it was filled with solid colored glass. (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? Rosamond's mother said this line. She said so to teach her young daughter a practical lesson that usefulness is much more important than just outward beauty. (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? Bassanio was Antonio's very close and dear friend. He was always short of money because he lived a very luxurious lifestyle and spent far more wealth than he actually had. (f) What type of man was Shylock? Shylock was an extremely greedy, cruel, and selfish moneylender. He hated Antonio deeply and wanted to use the cruel bond to take Antonio's life without showing any mercy. (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? Portia's father made three caskets. They were made of gold, silver, and lead. The dull, ordinary-looking lead casket contained the beautiful portrait of Portia. (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? The wise lawyer was actually Portia in disguise as a man named Balthazar. She was a highly intelligent, clever, and deeply loyal woman who used her brilliant mind to defeat Shylock. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Complete the Story Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school-going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found that she had won one crore taka. At first, Dilara could not believe her eyes. She became very excited and informed her husband. Motin was also surprised to hear the news. But they did not become proud or careless. They thanked Allah for the blessing and decided to use the money wisely. First of all, they repaired their old broken house and built a small brick-built home. Then they arranged proper treatment for Motin’s old parents. They also admitted their children to a better school so that they could receive a good education. Motin bought some farming land and modern farming equipment. As a result, he could produce more crops than before. Dilara also helped poor people in the village. She donated money to the local mosque and helped some poor students buy books and school dresses. Many people advised them to spend money carelessly, but Dilara was wise enough to avoid wastefulness. She always remembered their hard days and taught her children to live honestly and simply. After a few years, Motin’s family became respected in the village for their honesty, kindness, and good behavior. They lived happily and peacefully. Moral: Money can bring happiness if it is used wisely and honestly. 11. Dialogue about the Uses and Abuses of Smart Phone Abir: Hello Bablu! How are you? Bablu: I am fine. What about you? Abir: I am fine too. But nowadays I see you are always busy with your smart phone. Bablu: Yes, I spend much time playing online games. It helps me enjoy my free time. Abir: Recreation is necessary, but too much gaming is harmful. You were once a very good student, but now you are becoming inattentive to your studies. Bablu: You are right. But smart phones also have many benefits. Abir: Of course. Smart phones are very useful for education and communication. We can attend online classes, search for information, read e-books, and learn English easily. Bablu: Yes, I also use YouTube and educational apps sometimes. Abir: That is good. Smart phones also help us contact friends and family quickly. We can know world news and learn many important things through the internet. Bablu: But many students misuse smart phones by wasting time on games and social media. Abir: Exactly. Excessive use of smart phones can damage our studies, waste valuable time, and even harm our health. Bablu: I understand now. I should use my smart phone only when necessary and spend more time studying. Abir: Very good. If you use technology properly, it will help you succeed in life. Bablu: Thank you, Abir, for your good advice. Abir: You are most welcome.

Read the beginning of a story below. Complete the story and give a suitable title of it. Taimur was a great and powerful conqueror. But once he was completely defeated in a fierce battle. He fled away to save his life and took shelter in an old woman's hut. The old woman gave him a bowl of hot khichuri. .................. Taimur and the Bowl of Hot Khichuri Taimur was a great and powerful conqueror. But once he was completely defeated in a fierce battle. He fled away to save his life and took shelter in an old woman's hut. The old woman gave him a bowl of hot khichuri. Taimur, historically known as one of the most brilliant and fearless military commanders of his time, had made a catastrophic tactical error. Blinded by overconfidence, he had directly attacked the strongest, most heavily fortified central capital of his enemy's vast empire without conquering the surrounding weaker provinces first. His army was completely surrounded, brutally crushed, and severely massacred. Having lost all his brave soldiers, Taimur barely escaped the bloody battlefield alive. He wandered through the harsh, freezing desert for two entire days without a single drop of water or a morsel of food. Completely exhausted, disguised in torn, muddy clothes to avoid capture, he finally stumbled upon a small, isolated mud hut at the edge of a rural village. An incredibly kind, poor old woman lived there alone. Seeing the miserable, starving condition of the unknown traveler, she warmly welcomed him inside her humble home. She quickly cooked a large bowl of delicious, steaming hot khichuri (a mixture of rice and lentils) and placed it before the hungry warrior. Taimur was starving to death. Without waiting for a single second or using any spoon, he immediately thrust his bare right hand directly into the very center of the steaming bowl to grab a large handful of the delicious food. The khichuri at the center was boiling hot. Taimur instantly burned his fingers severely and cried out in sudden, sharp pain, quickly pulling his hand back and dropping the food on the floor. The old woman watched his foolish action and laughed mildly. She shook her head and said in a scolding voice, "You are a very foolish and impatient man! You are making the exact same terrible mistake that our great, foolish commander Taimur made in the recent war." Taimur was utterly shocked to hear his own name and asked in astonishment, "What mistake did Taimur make, good mother?" The wise old woman explained calmly, "Taimur foolishly attacked the strongest center of the enemy's kingdom first, just like you thrust your hand into the hottest center of the bowl. Naturally, he got badly burned and defeated. If he had been smart, he would have attacked the weaker, outer borders of the kingdom first, capturing them one by one, just as you should eat the cooler khichuri from the outer edges of the bowl before gradually moving towards the hot center." This simple, domestic analogy struck Taimur's brilliant mind like a massive lightning bolt. He instantly realized the monumental strategic blunder he had committed. He thanked the wise old woman profusely for her incredible life-saving meal and her profound military lesson. Taimur soon regrouped a massive new army, applied the old woman's brilliant "edge-first" strategy, and successfully conquered the entire vast empire within a few years. Moral: Strategy and patience are the keys to victory. The Wise Woman’s Strategy Taimur was a great and powerful conqueror. But once he was completely defeated in a fierce battle. He fled away to save his life and took shelter in an old woman's hut. The old woman gave him a bowl of hot khichuri. Taimur was starving, having not eaten anything for two whole days. Seeing the delicious food, he completely lost his patience. Without waiting for a single moment, he thrust his bare fingers directly into the very center of the steaming bowl. The food in the middle was boiling hot, and Taimur instantly burned his hand. He cried out in sudden pain and quickly pulled his fingers back, dropping some food on the floor. The old woman, not knowing his true identity, smiled warmly and shook her head. "You are just as foolish as our commander Taimur," she said gently. Taimur was shocked to hear his own name. He hid his surprise and asked, "Why do you call Taimur foolish, good mother?" The old woman replied, "Taimur made a terrible mistake in the war. Instead of capturing the weaker borders first, he directly attacked the strongest center of the enemy's empire. Naturally, his army was surrounded and burned, just like your fingers! If you want to eat hot khichuri safely, you must always start from the cooler edges and slowly make your way to the center." This simple, everyday advice struck Taimur's brilliant mind like a lightning bolt. He finally understood his massive tactical blunder. He silently thanked the wise woman and left the hut the next morning with a renewed spirit. He gathered a new army, but this time, he did not attack the capital directly. He slowly conquered the surrounding smaller provinces one by one. Eventually, he became so powerful that the central capital surrendered easily. Moral: Step-by-step strategy is the secret to ultimate success. জ্ঞানী বৃদ্ধার কৌশল তৈমুর ছিলেন এক মহান এবং শক্তিশালী বিজেতা। কিন্তু একবার তিনি এক ভয়ংকর যুদ্ধে সম্পূর্ণভাবে পরাজিত হন। জীবন বাঁচাতে তিনি পালিয়ে যান এবং এক বৃদ্ধার কুঁড়েঘরে আশ্রয় নেন। বৃদ্ধা তাকে এক বাটি গরম খিচুড়ি খেতে দিলেন। টানা দুই দিন কিছু না খাওয়ায় তৈমুর প্রচণ্ড ক্ষুধার্ত ছিলেন। সুস্বাদু খাবার দেখে তিনি পুরোপুরি ধৈর্য হারিয়ে ফেললেন। এক মুহূর্তও অপেক্ষা না করে তিনি ধোঁয়া ওঠা বাটির একেবারে মাঝখানে তার খালি আঙুল ঢুকিয়ে দিলেন। মাঝখানের খাবারটি ছিল ফুটন্ত গরম, এবং মুহূর্তের মধ্যে তৈমুরের হাত পুড়ে গেল। তিনি হঠাৎ ব্যথায় চিৎকার করে উঠলেন এবং দ্রুত আঙুল সরিয়ে নিলেন, ফলে কিছু খাবার মেঝেতে পড়ে গেল। বৃদ্ধা তার আসল পরিচয় না জেনেই উষ্ণ হাসি হাসলেন এবং মাথা নাড়লেন। "তুমি ঠিক আমাদের সেনাপতি তৈমুরের মতোই বোকা," তিনি নম্রভাবে বললেন। নিজের নাম শুনে তৈমুর চমকে গেলেন। তিনি তার বিস্ময় লুকিয়ে রেখে জিজ্ঞেস করলেন, "আপনি তৈমুরকে বোকা বলছেন কেন, মা?" বৃদ্ধা উত্তর দিলেন, "যুদ্ধে তৈমুর এক ভয়ংকর ভুল করেছে। দুর্বল সীমান্তগুলো প্রথমে দখল করার বদলে, সে সরাসরি শত্রুর সাম্রাজ্যের সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী কেন্দ্রে আক্রমণ করেছে। স্বাভাবিকভাবেই তার সৈন্যবাহিনী অবরুদ্ধ হয়ে পুড়ে ছাই হয়েছে, ঠিক তোমার আঙুলের মতো! তুমি যদি নিরাপদে গরম খিচুড়ি খেতে চাও, তবে তোমাকে অবশ্যই তুলনামূলক ঠান্ডা কিনারা থেকে খাওয়া শুরু করতে হবে এবং ধীরে ধীরে মাঝখানের দিকে যেতে হবে।" এই সহজ, দৈনন্দিন উপদেশটি তৈমুরের তীক্ষ্ণ মস্তিষ্কে বিদ্যুতের মতো আঘাত করল। তিনি অবশেষে তার বিশাল কৌশলগত ভুলটি বুঝতে পারলেন। তিনি নীরবে জ্ঞানী বৃদ্ধাকে ধন্যবাদ জানালেন এবং পরের দিন সকালে নতুন উদ্যম নিয়ে কুঁড়েঘর ত্যাগ করলেন। তিনি একটি নতুন সৈন্যবাহিনী জড়ো করলেন, কিন্তু এবার তিনি সরাসরি রাজধানীতে আক্রমণ করলেন না। তিনি ধীরে ধীরে চারপাশের ছোট প্রদেশগুলো একে একে জয় করলেন। অবশেষে, তিনি এতই শক্তিশালী হয়ে উঠলেন যে কেন্দ্রীয় রাজধানী সহজেই আত্মসমর্পণ করল। নীতিবাক্য: ধাপে ধাপে এগোনোর কৌশলই হলো চূড়ান্ত সাফল্যের রহস্য। The Power of Patience Taimur was a great and powerful conqueror. But once he was completely defeated in a fierce battle. He fled away to save his life and took shelter in an old woman's hut. The old woman gave him a bowl of hot khichuri. Taimur grabbed the heavy clay bowl with shaking hands. His heart was burning with extreme anger and the humiliation of his recent defeat. He wanted to eat quickly, regain his physical strength, and immediately rush back into the battlefield that very night to take his revenge. He took a massive spoonful of the steaming hot khichuri and forced it into his mouth. The intensely hot food severely burned his tongue and throat, causing him to cough violently and spill the water nearby. The old woman quickly handed him a cool cup of water and patted his back. "My son, anger and haste only bring pain," she advised softly. "You look like a soldier eager to return to a lost war. But look at this food. When the fire is too high, you cannot consume the meal. You must wait for the steam to settle, blow on it gently, and let it cool down. Only then does it give you strength instead of pain." Hearing her wise words, Taimur stopped coughing and stared at the bowl. He realized that his desire for quick revenge was completely blinding his judgment. If he rushed back to the battlefield with a broken, tired body and an angry mind, he would only face another tragic death. He needed time to heal, rest, and gather resources. Taimur decided to stay hidden for several months. He slowly allowed his anger to cool down, just like the khichuri. During this time, he carefully planned his next moves and secretly trained a completely new, disciplined army. When the perfect, cool moment finally arrived, he struck with a clear mind and won a glorious victory. Moral: Patience and a calm mind are stronger than hasty anger. ধৈর্যের শক্তি তৈমুর ছিলেন এক মহান এবং শক্তিশালী বিজেতা। কিন্তু একবার তিনি এক ভয়ংকর যুদ্ধে সম্পূর্ণভাবে পরাজিত হন। জীবন বাঁচাতে তিনি পালিয়ে যান এবং এক বৃদ্ধার কুঁড়েঘরে আশ্রয় নেন। বৃদ্ধা তাকে এক বাটি গরম খিচুড়ি খেতে দিলেন। তৈমুর কাঁপা হাতে মাটির ভারী বাটিটি চেপে ধরলেন। তার সাম্প্রতিক পরাজয়ের চরম রাগ ও অপমানে তার হৃদয় জ্বলছিল। তিনি দ্রুত খেয়ে শারীরিক শক্তি ফিরে পেতে চেয়েছিলেন এবং প্রতিশোধ নেওয়ার জন্য ঠিক সেই রাতেই সাথে সাথে যুদ্ধক্ষেত্রে ফিরে যেতে চেয়েছিলেন। তিনি ধোঁয়া ওঠা গরম খিচুড়ির এক বিশাল চামচ তুলে জোর করে মুখে পুরে দিলেন। প্রচণ্ড গরম খাবারটি তার জিহ্বা ও গলা মারাত্মকভাবে পুড়িয়ে দিল, যার ফলে তিনি প্রচণ্ড কাশতে শুরু করলেন এবং পাশের পানি ফেলে দিলেন। বৃদ্ধা দ্রুত তাকে এক কাপ ঠান্ডা পানি এগিয়ে দিলেন এবং তার পিঠ চাপড়ে দিলেন। "বাবা, রাগ এবং তাড়াহুড়ো কেবল কষ্টই নিয়ে আসে," তিনি নরম সুরে উপদেশ দিলেন। "তোমাকে দেখে মনে হচ্ছে তুমি হারানো যুদ্ধে ফিরে যাওয়ার জন্য উদগ্রীব একজন সৈন্য। কিন্তু এই খাবারের দিকে তাকাও। আগুন যখন খুব বেশি থাকে, তখন তুমি খাবারটি খেতে পারবে না। তোমাকে বাষ্প কমার জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে হবে, আলতো করে ফুঁ দিতে হবে এবং এটিকে ঠান্ডা হতে দিতে হবে। তবেই এটি ব্যথার বদলে তোমাকে শক্তি দেবে।" তার জ্ঞানী কথা শুনে তৈমুর কাশি থামালেন এবং বাটির দিকে তাকিয়ে রইলেন। তিনি বুঝতে পারলেন যে দ্রুত প্রতিশোধ নেওয়ার আকাঙ্ক্ষা তার বিচারবুদ্ধিকে পুরোপুরি অন্ধ করে দিচ্ছে। তিনি যদি ভাঙা, ক্লান্ত শরীর এবং রাগান্বিত মন নিয়ে তড়িঘড়ি করে যুদ্ধক্ষেত্রে ফিরে যান, তবে তিনি কেবল আরেকটি মর্মান্তিক মৃত্যুর মুখোমুখি হবেন। তার সুস্থ হওয়ার, বিশ্রাম নেওয়ার এবং সম্পদ সংগ্রহ করার জন্য সময়ের প্রয়োজন ছিল। তৈমুর কয়েক মাস লুকিয়ে থাকার সিদ্ধান্ত নিলেন। খিচুড়ির মতোই তিনি ধীরে ধীরে তার রাগকে ঠান্ডা হতে দিলেন। এই সময়ে, তিনি সাবধানে তার পরবর্তী পদক্ষেপের পরিকল্পনা করলেন এবং গোপনে একটি সম্পূর্ণ নতুন, সুশৃঙ্খল সৈন্যবাহিনীকে প্রশিক্ষণ দিলেন। যখন নিখুঁত ও শান্ত মুহূর্তটি অবশেষে এল, তখন তিনি পরিষ্কার মন নিয়ে আক্রমণ করলেন এবং এক গৌরবময় বিজয় অর্জন করলেন। নীতিবাক্য: তাড়াহুড়ো করা রাগের চেয়ে ধৈর্য এবং শান্ত মন অনেক বেশি শক্তিশালী।

Read the beginning of a story below. Complete the story and give a suitable title of it. Firoza was a poor but brilliant girl who lived in a school hostel. One day, she was informed that she would be expelled for not paying her monthly fees... .................. Generous Work of a Housemaster / Firoza's Success Firoza was a poor but brilliant girl who lived in a school hostel. One day, she was informed that she would be expelled for not paying her monthly fees. Firoza was an orphan who had lost her parents in a tragic river erosion incident when she was just a small child. Since then, she had been fighting an incredibly difficult battle against severe poverty, relying completely on local charities and small stipends to continue her education. She was exceptionally talented, always securing the first position in her class, but the recent months had been unusually harsh. The charity fund had completely dried up, and she had failed to pay her school and hostel fees for three consecutive months. The school administration was governed by strict, unforgiving rules. The Headmaster called her to his office and coldly handed her an official expulsion letter. He told her that despite her brilliant academic record, the school could not afford to keep non-paying students, and she had to leave the hostel by the very next morning. Firoza felt as if the entire sky had fallen on her head. Her lifelong dream of becoming a respected teacher to educate the poor children of her village was instantly shattered. She returned to her small hostel room, packed her few torn clothes in an old bag, and cried herself to sleep. The next morning, as she was silently walking towards the main gate with tearful eyes to leave the school forever, she was suddenly stopped by Mr. Jalil, the strict but incredibly kind-hearted Housemaster of the hostel. He had secretly heard about Firoza’s tragic situation from the office clerk. Mr. Jalil gently took the bag from her hand, smiled warmly, and told her to go back to her classes. He confidently informed her that all her pending dues for the entire academic year had miraculously been paid in full, and her expulsion order had been completely canceled. Firoza was absolutely shocked and confused. She later discovered from the office clerk that Mr. Jalil had secretly paid her entire tuition and hostel fees out of his own modest monthly salary. When Firoza went to thank him, crying in pure gratitude, the noble Housemaster simply said, "Your brilliant mind is a precious gift to this nation. Do not thank me; just promise me that you will study hard and help other helpless students when you become successful." Inspired deeply by this incredible generosity, Firoza studied day and night. Years later, she became a highly successful university professor and established a free, massive educational trust for poor orphan girls, forever keeping her promise to the great Housemaster. Moral: A single act of kindness can change a life forever. The Power of Merit Firoza was a poor but brilliant girl who lived in a school hostel. One day, she was informed that she would be expelled for not paying her monthly fees. Firoza felt a heavy weight on her chest. She went to the principal's office and begged for just one more week to arrange the money. The strict principal reluctantly agreed, but warned her that this was her absolute last chance. Returning to her room, Firoza noticed a colorful poster on the notice board. It announced a prestigious district-level essay writing competition on the topic of "The Future of Education." The first prize was a full academic scholarship and a large cash reward. Seeing a sudden ray of hope, Firoza poured her heart and soul into writing the essay. She spent sleepless nights in the hostel library, using her own painful experiences of poverty and her deep desire to learn as the core of her writing. She submitted her essay just hours before the deadline. A few days later, a special school assembly was called. The District Commissioner himself was present as the chief guest. To everyone’s utter surprise, he announced Firoza’s name as the champion of the entire district! He stated that her essay had moved the judges to tears. The Commissioner handed her the scholarship certificate and highly praised her brilliant mind. The principal, feeling extremely proud and a bit guilty, immediately canceled her expulsion order and apologized for being harsh. Firoza continued her studies with great joy and eventually became a renowned writer. Moral: True talent and hard work will always find a way to shine. মেধার শক্তি ফিরোজা ছিল একজন দরিদ্র কিন্তু মেধাবী মেয়ে যে স্কুল হোস্টেলে থাকত। একদিন, তাকে জানানো হলো যে মাসিক ফি দিতে না পারার কারণে তাকে বহিষ্কার করা হবে। ফিরোজা তার বুকে একটি ভারী পাথর অনুভব করল। সে প্রিন্সিপালের অফিসে গিয়ে টাকা জোগাড় করার জন্য মাত্র এক সপ্তাহের সময় ভিক্ষা চাইল। কঠোর প্রিন্সিপাল অনিচ্ছাসত্ত্বেও রাজি হলেন, কিন্তু তাকে সতর্ক করে দিলেন যে এটাই তার একেবারে শেষ সুযোগ। নিজের রুমে ফিরে আসার সময়, ফিরোজা নোটিশ বোর্ডে একটি রঙিন পোস্টার দেখতে পেল। সেখানে "শিক্ষার ভবিষ্যৎ" বিষয়ে একটি মর্যাদাপূর্ণ জেলা পর্যায়ের প্রবন্ধ রচনা প্রতিযোগিতার ঘোষণা দেওয়া হয়েছিল। প্রথম পুরস্কার ছিল সম্পূর্ণ অবৈতনিক বৃত্তি এবং একটি বড় অঙ্কের নগদ অর্থ। হঠাৎ আশার আলো দেখতে পেয়ে ফিরোজা প্রবন্ধটি লিখতে তার হৃদয় ও আত্মা ঢেলে দিল। সে হোস্টেলের লাইব্রেরিতে নির্ঘুম রাত কাটিয়েছিল, তার নিজের দারিদ্র্যের বেদনাদায়ক অভিজ্ঞতা এবং শেখার গভীর ইচ্ছাকে তার লেখার মূল বিষয় হিসেবে ব্যবহার করেছিল। সে সময়সীমা শেষ হওয়ার মাত্র কয়েক ঘণ্টা আগে তার প্রবন্ধ জমা দেয়। কয়েকদিন পর, স্কুলে একটি বিশেষ অ্যাসেম্বলি ডাকা হয়। জেলা প্রশাসক নিজে প্রধান অতিথি হিসেবে উপস্থিত ছিলেন। সবাইকে পুরোপুরি অবাক করে দিয়ে, তিনি পুরো জেলার চ্যাম্পিয়ন হিসেবে ফিরোজার নাম ঘোষণা করলেন! তিনি জানালেন যে তার প্রবন্ধটি বিচারকদের কাঁদিয়ে ছেড়েছে। কমিশনার তার হাতে বৃত্তির সনদ তুলে দিলেন এবং তার মেধাবী মনের ভূয়সী প্রশংসা করলেন। প্রিন্সিপাল, অত্যন্ত গর্বিত এবং কিছুটা অপরাধবোধ অনুভব করে, সাথে সাথে তার বহিষ্কারাদেশ বাতিল করলেন এবং কঠোর আচরণের জন্য ক্ষমা চাইলেন। ফিরোজা অত্যন্ত আনন্দের সাথে তার পড়াশোনা চালিয়ে যায় এবং অবশেষে একজন বিখ্যাত লেখিকা হয়ে ওঠে। নীতিবাক্য: প্রকৃত প্রতিভা এবং কঠোর পরিশ্রম সবসময় উজ্জ্বল হওয়ার পথ খুঁজে পায়। The Reward of Honesty Firoza was a poor but brilliant girl who lived in a school hostel. One day, she was informed that she would be expelled for not paying her monthly fees. Firoza packed her small, broken suitcase with a heavy heart. She decided to leave early the next morning and find a job as a maid in the city. That afternoon, she went for a final walk around the school garden to say goodbye to the place she loved so much. While walking near the main gate, she spotted a thick black leather wallet lying under a large mango tree. She picked it up and opened it, finding a huge amount of cash, several shiny credit cards, and important business documents. Firoza was incredibly poor, and just a small fraction of that money could easily pay her hostel fees for the whole year. However, her late parents had taught her to always remain honest. She immediately took the wallet to the Headmaster's office. Inside the office, a wealthy businessman was frantically searching for his lost wallet, looking extremely stressed. When Firoza handed it over, the man quickly checked it and found every single penny perfectly untouched. Hearing from the Headmaster that this brilliantly honest girl was about to be expelled for not having money, the businessman was deeply moved. He proudly declared that he would legally adopt her educational expenses and pay for her studies up to the university level. Firoza’s bitter tears of sorrow instantly turned into sweet tears of joy. Moral: Honesty is the best policy, and it always brings a great reward. সততার পুরস্কার ফিরোজা ছিল একজন দরিদ্র কিন্তু মেধাবী মেয়ে যে স্কুল হোস্টেলে থাকত। একদিন, তাকে জানানো হলো যে মাসিক ফি দিতে না পারার কারণে তাকে বহিষ্কার করা হবে। ফিরোজা ভারী মন নিয়ে তার ছোট, ভাঙা সুটকেসটি গোছাল। সে পরের দিন ভোরে স্কুল ছেড়ে শহরে কোনো কাজের মেয়ের চাকরি খোঁজার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল। সেদিন বিকেলে, সে যে জায়গাটিকে এত ভালোবাসত তাকে বিদায় জানানোর জন্য স্কুল বাগানে শেষবারের মতো হাঁটতে বের হলো। মূল ফটকের কাছে হাঁটার সময়, সে একটি বড় আমগাছের নিচে একটি মোটা কালো চামড়ার মানিব্যাগ পড়ে থাকতে দেখল। সে এটি তুলে খুলল এবং দেখতে পেল যে ভেতরে বিপুল পরিমাণ নগদ টাকা, কয়েকটি চকচকে ক্রেডিট কার্ড এবং গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যবসার কাগজপত্র রয়েছে। ফিরোজা ছিল অবিশ্বাস্যরকম গরিব, এবং ওই টাকার একটি ছোট্ট অংশ দিয়ে সহজেই তার পুরো বছরের হোস্টেল ফি পরিশোধ করা যেত। তবে, তার প্রয়াত বাবা-মা তাকে সবসময় সৎ থাকতে শিখিয়েছিলেন। সে সাথে সাথে মানিব্যাগটি প্রধান শিক্ষকের অফিসে নিয়ে গেল। অফিসের ভেতরে, একজন ধনী ব্যবসায়ী চরম দুশ্চিন্তা নিয়ে তার হারিয়ে যাওয়া মানিব্যাগটি হন্যে হয়ে খুঁজছিলেন। ফিরোজা যখন সেটি তার হাতে তুলে দিল, লোকটি দ্রুত সেটি পরীক্ষা করে দেখলেন যে প্রতিটি পয়সা একদম অক্ষত রয়েছে। প্রধান শিক্ষকের কাছ থেকে যখন তিনি শুনলেন যে এই অসাধারণ সৎ মেয়েটিকে টাকার অভাবে বহিষ্কার করা হচ্ছে, তখন ব্যবসায়ী গভীরভাবে আবেগাপ্লুত হলেন। তিনি গর্বের সাথে ঘোষণা করলেন যে তিনি তার শিক্ষার সমস্ত খরচ আইনগতভাবে গ্রহণ করবেন এবং বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় স্তর পর্যন্ত তার পড়াশোনার খরচ বহন করবেন। ফিরোজার দুঃখের তিক্ত কান্না মুহূর্তেই আনন্দের মিষ্টি কান্নায় পরিণত হলো। নীতিবাক্য: সততাই সর্বোৎকৃষ্ট পন্থা, এবং এটি সর্বদা একটি দুর্দান্ত পুরস্কার নিয়ে আসে। The Magic of Creativity Firoza was a poor but brilliant girl who lived in a school hostel. One day, she was informed that she would be expelled for not paying her monthly fees. Firoza was completely devastated, but she was not a girl who gave up easily. She went to the hostel superintendent and practically begged for a strict two-week extension, promising to pay the full amount somehow. The superintendent, knowing Firoza's excellent character, agreed. Apart from being a brilliant student, Firoza had magical hands. She was exceptionally skilled at traditional Nakshi Kantha embroidery, a beautiful art she had learned from her grandmother. Firoza took out her small savings jar and bought some cheap, plain cloth and colorful cotton threads. For the next two weeks, after finishing her daily homework, she stayed awake late into the night, weaving stunning and complex designs onto the fabric. When the weekly village market opened, she set up a small corner stall. Her beautifully detailed embroidery quickly caught the eye of a famous boutique owner visiting from the capital city. The lady was so amazed by the high-quality craftsmanship that she bought all of Firoza's pieces at a very high premium price. She even offered Firoza a permanent contract to supply more unique designs every month. Firoza proudly walked into the school office the very next day and paid all her outstanding fees. She happily realized that her creativity and hard work were her greatest strengths. Moral: Self-reliance and creativity can help us overcome the hardest situations. সৃজনশীলতার জাদু ফিরোজা ছিল একজন দরিদ্র কিন্তু মেধাবী মেয়ে যে স্কুল হোস্টেলে থাকত। একদিন, তাকে জানানো হলো যে মাসিক ফি দিতে না পারার কারণে তাকে বহিষ্কার করা হবে। ফিরোজা পুরোপুরি ভেঙে পড়েছিল, কিন্তু সে এমন মেয়ে ছিল না যে সহজেই হাল ছেড়ে দেয়। সে হোস্টেল সুপারের কাছে গিয়ে কোনোমতে পুরো টাকা পরিশোধ করার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়ে কঠোরভাবে দুই সপ্তাহের সময় ভিক্ষা চাইল। সুপারিনটেনডেন্ট ফিরোজার চমৎকার চরিত্রের কথা জানতেন বলে রাজি হলেন। মেধাবী ছাত্রী হওয়ার পাশাপাশি, ফিরোজার হাতে জাদু ছিল। সে ঐতিহ্যবাহী নকশী কাঁথার সেলাইয়ে অসাধারণ দক্ষ ছিল, যে সুন্দর শিল্পটি সে তার দাদির কাছ থেকে শিখেছিল। ফিরোজা তার জমানো টাকার ছোট পাত্রটি বের করে কিছু সস্তা, সাধারণ কাপড় এবং রঙিন সুতো কিনল। পরের দুই সপ্তাহ, তার প্রতিদিনের বাড়ির কাজ শেষ করার পর, সে গভীর রাত পর্যন্ত জেগে কাপড়ের ওপর চমৎকার এবং জটিল নকশা বুনতে লাগল। সাপ্তাহিক গ্রামের হাট বসলে সে এক কোণায় একটি ছোট দোকান বসাল। তার সুন্দর এবং নিখুঁত হাতের কাজ দ্রুত রাজধানী শহর থেকে আসা এক বিখ্যাত বুটিক মালিকের নজর কাড়ল। ভদ্রমহিলা এত উচ্চমানের কারুকাজ দেখে এতটাই অবাক হয়েছিলেন যে তিনি ফিরোজার সবগুলো জিনিস অনেক বেশি দামে কিনে নিয়েছিলেন। এমনকি তিনি ফিরোজাকে প্রতি মাসে আরও অনন্য নকশা সরবরাহ করার জন্য একটি স্থায়ী চুক্তির প্রস্তাবও দিয়েছিলেন। ঠিক পরের দিন ফিরোজা গর্বের সাথে স্কুল অফিসে ঢুকে তার সমস্ত বকেয়া ফি পরিশোধ করল। সে আনন্দের সাথে বুঝতে পারল যে তার সৃজনশীলতা এবং কঠোর পরিশ্রমই তার সবচেয়ে বড় শক্তি। নীতিবাক্য: স্বনির্ভরতা এবং সৃজনশীলতা আমাদের কঠিনতম পরিস্থিতি কাটিয়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করতে পারে।

Read the beginning of a story below. Complete the story and give a suitable title of it. It was the morning of the final exam. Arif faced a critical choice between a duty and personal success. He had prepared tirelessly for this day. .................. The Choice That Matters It was the morning of the final exam. Arif faced a critical choice between a duty and personal success. He had prepared tirelessly for this day. For the entire year, Arif had sacrificed his sleep, his playtime, and his hobbies to ensure he secured a golden A+ in his Secondary School Certificate examinations. He was the most brilliant student in his school, and all his teachers confidently expected him to top the district board. His bag was neatly packed with his admit card, fresh pens, and a geometry box. He was feeling incredibly confident as he was putting on his school shoes. Suddenly, a loud, frantic knock on the door shattered the peaceful morning. His uncle rushed into the house, completely out of breath, his face pale with terrible news. He delivered a devastating message: Arif's father, who worked in Dhaka to support his son's education, had suffered a massive heart attack during the night. He was currently admitted to the intensive care unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, and his condition was extremely critical. The doctors were unsure if he would survive the next few hours. Arif was completely devastated. Tears violently rolled down his cheeks as he faced the absolute toughest, most agonizing dilemma of his young life. If he stayed back to take his final physics exam, he might completely miss the chance to see his beloved father alive for the last time. His entire academic future, his great dream of becoming an engineer, and years of extreme hard work were directly tied to this very exam. On the other hand, if he rushed to Dhaka immediately, he would undoubtedly fail the exam, lose a precious academic year, and heavily disappoint his school. His weeping mother, wiping her own tears, tried to be incredibly strong for her son's future. She told him, "Go to the exam hall, my son. Do not ruin your life. Your father always dreamt of seeing you pass with a brilliant result. He would definitely want you to sit for the exam." But Arif’s pure conscience strongly opposed the idea. He wiped his tears, hugged his mother tightly, and said with absolute determination, "No, mother. An academic certificate can never, ever be more important than my father's life. I must go to the hospital right now to be by his side. I can easily retake the exam next year, but I can never get another father." Without wasting another single second, Arif and his mother hired a fast vehicle and rushed to Dhaka. When they finally reached the hospital, they found his father undergoing major, critical surgery. After a few agonizing hours of endless prayer, the doctors finally came out and declared that his father was out of danger. Seeing his beloved father slowly open his eyes and smile weakly at him, Arif felt a profound sense of sheer relief and pure, unmatched happiness that no exam result or golden certificate could ever provide. Moral: Family and humanity are greater than personal ambitions. A Noble Sacrifice It was the morning of the final exam. Arif faced a critical choice between a duty and personal success. He had prepared tirelessly for this day. He had studied late into the night for months to secure the highest marks in his class. With his admit card and pens safely in his bag, he started walking toward the school. The weather was bright, and his mind was full of hope. Halfway to the school, Arif witnessed a terrible accident. A speeding car hit a young boy on a bicycle and sped away. The boy was thrown onto the side of the road, bleeding heavily from his head. A few people gathered around, but nobody stepped forward to help. Arif looked at his watch; the exam was going to start in exactly twenty minutes. If he stayed to help, he would definitely miss his final exam and lose a whole academic year. However, Arif's pure conscience did not allow him to walk away. He realized that a human life was much more valuable than any exam certificate. Without hesitating, he tore a piece of cloth from his school shirt to stop the boy's severe bleeding. He quickly hired an auto-rickshaw and took the senseless boy to the nearest government hospital. He used his saved tiffin money to buy the emergency medicines and waited patiently until the boy's worried parents arrived. By the time Arif reached his school, the exam was already over. He felt a deep sadness for failing, but his heart was at complete peace knowing he had saved a life. The next day, the boy's father, who happened to be the District Education Officer, visited Arif’s school. He praised Arif's heroic act in front of everyone and made a special request to the education board. Recognizing his noble character, the board arranged a special supplementary exam for Arif. He passed with flying colors, proving that a good deed always brings a great reward. Moral: Saving a human life is the greatest success. একটি মহৎ আত্মত্যাগ এটি ছিল চূড়ান্ত পরীক্ষার সকাল। আরিফ একটি দায়িত্ব এবং ব্যক্তিগত সাফল্যের মধ্যে একটি কঠিন পছন্দের মুখোমুখি হয়েছিল। সে এই দিনটির জন্য অক্লান্ত প্রস্তুতি নিয়েছিল। সে ক্লাসে সর্বোচ্চ নম্বর পাওয়ার জন্য কয়েক মাস ধরে গভীর রাত পর্যন্ত পড়াশোনা করেছিল। ব্যাগে তার অ্যাডমিট কার্ড এবং কলম নিরাপদে নিয়ে সে স্কুলের দিকে হাঁটতে শুরু করল। আবহাওয়া ছিল উজ্জ্বল এবং তার মন ছিল আশায় পূর্ণ। স্কুলের অর্ধেক পথে, আরিফ একটি ভয়ংকর দুর্ঘটনা দেখতে পেল। একটি দ্রুতগামী গাড়ি সাইকেল আরোহী একটি ছোট ছেলেকে ধাক্কা দিয়ে দ্রুত পালিয়ে যায়। ছেলেটি রাস্তার পাশে ছিটকে পড়ে এবং তার মাথা থেকে প্রচুর রক্ত ঝরতে থাকে। কয়েকজন লোক চারপাশে জড়ো হয়েছিল, কিন্তু কেউ সাহায্য করতে এগিয়ে আসেনি। আরিফ তার ঘড়ির দিকে তাকাল; ঠিক বিশ মিনিট পর পরীক্ষা শুরু হতে যাচ্ছে। সে যদি সাহায্য করার জন্য থেকে যায়, তবে সে নিশ্চিতভাবে তার চূড়ান্ত পরীক্ষা মিস করবে এবং পুরো একটি শিক্ষাবর্ষ হারাবে। যাইহোক, আরিফের বিশুদ্ধ বিবেক তাকে চলে যেতে দেয়নি। সে বুঝতে পেরেছিল যে কোনো পরীক্ষার সার্টিফিকেটের চেয়ে একটি মানুষের জীবন অনেক বেশি মূল্যবান। কোনো দ্বিধা না করে, সে ছেলেটির মারাত্মক রক্তপাত বন্ধ করার জন্য তার স্কুলের শার্ট থেকে এক টুকরো কাপড় ছিঁড়ে নেয়। সে দ্রুত একটি অটো-রিকশা ভাড়া করে এবং অজ্ঞান ছেলেটিকে কাছের একটি সরকারি হাসপাতালে নিয়ে যায়। সে তার জমানো টিফিনের টাকা দিয়ে জরুরি ওষুধ কেনে এবং ছেলেটির উদ্বিগ্ন বাবা-মা না আসা পর্যন্ত ধৈর্য ধরে অপেক্ষা করে। আরিফ যখন তার স্কুলে পৌঁছায়, ততক্ষণে পরীক্ষা শেষ হয়ে গেছে। ফেল করার জন্য তার গভীর কষ্ট হচ্ছিল, কিন্তু একটি জীবন বাঁচিয়েছে জেনে তার মন সম্পূর্ণ শান্তিতে ছিল। পরের দিন, ছেলেটির বাবা, যিনি ছিলেন জেলা শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তা, আরিফের স্কুলে আসেন। তিনি সবার সামনে আরিফের বীরত্বপূর্ণ কাজের প্রশংসা করেন এবং শিক্ষা বোর্ডে একটি বিশেষ অনুরোধ করেন। তার মহৎ চরিত্রের স্বীকৃতিস্বরূপ, বোর্ড আরিফের জন্য একটি বিশেষ সম্পূরক পরীক্ষার ব্যবস্থা করে। সে অসামান্য সাফল্যের সাথে পাস করে, যা প্রমাণ করে যে একটি ভালো কাজ সবসময় একটি দুর্দান্ত পুরস্কার নিয়ে আসে। নীতিবাক্য: মানুষের জীবন বাঁচানোই সবচেয়ে বড় সাফল্য। Humanity Above All It was the morning of the final exam. Arif faced a critical choice between a duty and personal success. He had prepared tirelessly for this day. Mathematics was his favorite subject, and he was highly confident he would score full marks. He quickly ate his breakfast, took his mother's sincere blessings, and stepped out of his house. Just as he opened the gate, he heard a loud, painful cry coming from the house next door. His neighbor, an elderly widow named Mrs. Khaleda, lived completely alone. Arif rushed inside her open door and found her lying helplessly on the floor, clutching her chest and struggling to breathe. She was having a severe asthma attack. Arif knew that the exam center was quite far, and if he stopped to help her, he would not be able to sit for his final math test. His entire year of hard work would go to complete waste. But looking at the helpless old woman, Arif entirely forgot about his personal ambition. He immediately helped her sit up and gave her some warm water. Since no one else was around, he quickly ran to the main road, called a rickshaw, and carefully took Mrs. Khaleda to the local medical clinic. He kindly held her hand and comforted her while the doctors provided her with oxygen and emergency treatment. Arif stayed beside her for three hours until her relatives finally arrived from another village. When he finally looked at the wall clock, his exam was completely over. He walked back home with a heavy heart, thinking about his ruined result. However, when his school headmaster heard the true story directly from the clinic's doctor, he was deeply moved. The headmaster proudly declared that Arif had passed the biggest exam of life—the exam of humanity. Arif was honored in front of the whole school, and the teachers generously promised to help him recover his academic loss. Moral: Humanity is far more important than personal ambition. সবার ঊর্ধ্বে মানবতা এটি ছিল চূড়ান্ত পরীক্ষার সকাল। আরিফ একটি দায়িত্ব এবং ব্যক্তিগত সাফল্যের মধ্যে একটি কঠিন পছন্দের মুখোমুখি হয়েছিল। সে এই দিনটির জন্য অক্লান্ত প্রস্তুতি নিয়েছিল। গণিত ছিল তার প্রিয় বিষয় এবং সে পূর্ণ নম্বর পাওয়ার ব্যাপারে অত্যন্ত আত্মবিশ্বাসী ছিল। সে দ্রুত তার সকালের নাস্তা শেষ করে, মায়ের আন্তরিক দোয়া নিয়ে ঘর থেকে বের হলো। গেট খোলার সাথে সাথেই সে পাশের বাড়ি থেকে একটি জোরে, যন্ত্রণাদায়ক কান্নার শব্দ শুনতে পেল। তার প্রতিবেশী, মিসেস খালেদা নামের একজন বয়স্ক বিধবা সম্পূর্ণ একা থাকতেন। আরিফ তার খোলা দরজা দিয়ে দ্রুত ভেতরে ঢুকল এবং দেখল তিনি অসহায়ভাবে মেঝেতে পড়ে আছেন, বুক চেপে ধরে শ্বাস নেওয়ার জন্য কষ্ট পাচ্ছেন। তার মারাত্মক হাঁপানির আক্রমণ (অ্যাজমা অ্যাটাক) হয়েছিল। আরিফ জানত যে পরীক্ষাকেন্দ্র বেশ দূরে, এবং সে যদি তাকে সাহায্য করার জন্য থামে, তবে সে তার চূড়ান্ত গণিত পরীক্ষায় বসতে পারবে না। তার সারা বছরের কঠোর পরিশ্রম সম্পূর্ণ বৃথা যাবে। কিন্তু অসহায় বৃদ্ধার দিকে তাকিয়ে আরিফ তার ব্যক্তিগত উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষার কথা পুরোপুরি ভুলে গেল। সে সাথে সাথে তাকে উঠে বসতে সাহায্য করল এবং তাকে কিছুটা গরম পানি দিল। যেহেতু আশেপাশে অন্য কেউ ছিল না, সে দ্রুত মূল রাস্তায় ছুটে গেল, একটি রিকশা ডাকল এবং সাবধানে মিসেস খালেদাকে স্থানীয় মেডিকেল ক্লিনিকে নিয়ে গেল। ডাক্তাররা তাকে অক্সিজেন এবং জরুরি চিকিৎসা দেওয়ার সময় সে সদয়ভাবে তার হাত ধরে সান্ত্বনা দিয়েছিল। আরিফ তিন ঘণ্টা তার পাশে ছিল যতক্ষণ না অন্য গ্রাম থেকে তার আত্মীয়রা এসে পৌঁছায়। অবশেষে দেওয়ালের ঘড়ির দিকে তাকালে সে দেখতে পায়, তার পরীক্ষা পুরোপুরি শেষ হয়ে গেছে। নষ্ট হয়ে যাওয়া ফলাফলের কথা ভেবে সে ভারী মন নিয়ে বাড়ি ফিরে আসে। তবে, তার স্কুলের প্রধান শিক্ষক যখন ক্লিনিকের ডাক্তারের কাছ থেকে সরাসরি সত্যিকারের ঘটনাটি শোনেন, তখন তিনি গভীরভাবে আবেগাপ্লুত হন। প্রধান শিক্ষক গর্বের সাথে ঘোষণা করেন যে আরিফ জীবনের সবচেয়ে বড় পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হয়েছে—মানবতার পরীক্ষায়। পুরো স্কুলের সামনে আরিফকে সম্মানিত করা হয় এবং শিক্ষকরা উদারভাবে তার একাডেমিক ক্ষতি পুষিয়ে দেওয়ার প্রতিশ্রুতি দেন। নীতিবাক্য: ব্যক্তিগত উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষার চেয়ে মানবতা অনেক বেশি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। The Brave Savior It was the morning of the final exam. Arif faced a critical choice between a duty and personal success. He had prepared tirelessly for this day. He wanted to win the prestigious district scholarship, and this was his final chance. With a confident smile, he began his journey to the examination center. To save some precious time, he took a familiar shortcut path that went along the local railway tracks. As he was walking briskly, his eyes caught something absolutely terrifying. A large iron section of the railway track was completely broken and dangerously dislocated. Arif froze in pure horror. He knew very well that the crowded morning passenger train was scheduled to pass through this exact route in less than fifteen minutes. If the train crossed this broken track, it would definitely derail, resulting in the tragic deaths of hundreds of innocent passengers. Arif looked at his watch in panic. If he ran towards the railway station to inform the master, he would definitely miss his final exam. It was a heart-breaking choice. But the brave boy chose his duty to society over his personal success. He immediately took off his bright red school sweater. He ran as fast as he could along the tracks towards the direction of the incoming train. Soon, he saw the massive train approaching at a high speed. Arif bravely stood near the track, violently waving his red sweater in the air to signal grave danger. The observant train driver noticed the red signal from a distance and forcefully applied the emergency brakes. The heavy train screeched and stopped just a few meters away from the broken track. Hundreds of lives were miraculously saved. Though Arif completely missed his exam that day, the national railway authority awarded him a medal of bravery, and the government ensured he got a special chance to complete his studies with honor. Moral: A selfless act of bravery is the highest achievement. সাহসী ত্রাণকর্তা এটি ছিল চূড়ান্ত পরীক্ষার সকাল। আরিফ একটি দায়িত্ব এবং ব্যক্তিগত সাফল্যের মধ্যে একটি কঠিন পছন্দের মুখোমুখি হয়েছিল। সে এই দিনটির জন্য অক্লান্ত প্রস্তুতি নিয়েছিল। সে সম্মানজনক জেলা বৃত্তি জিততে চেয়েছিল এবং এটাই ছিল তার শেষ সুযোগ। আত্মবিশ্বাসী হাসি নিয়ে সে পরীক্ষাকেন্দ্রের দিকে যাত্রা শুরু করল। কিছু মূল্যবান সময় বাঁচানোর জন্য সে একটি পরিচিত সংক্ষিপ্ত পথ বেছে নিল যা স্থানীয় রেললাইনের পাশ দিয়ে গেছে। সে যখন দ্রুত হাঁটছিল, তখন তার চোখে একটি একেবারে ভয়ংকর দৃশ্য ধরা পড়ল। রেললাইনের একটি বড় লোহার অংশ সম্পূর্ণ ভাঙা এবং বিপজ্জনকভাবে স্থানচ্যুত ছিল। আরিফ চরম আতঙ্কে জমে গেল। সে খুব ভালো করেই জানত যে যাত্রীতে ভরা সকালের ট্রেনটি পনেরো মিনিটেরও কম সময়ের মধ্যে ঠিক এই রুট দিয়ে যাওয়ার কথা। ট্রেনটি যদি এই ভাঙা লাইন অতিক্রম করে, তবে এটি নিশ্চিতভাবে লাইনচ্যুত হবে, যার ফলে শত শত নিরীহ যাত্রীর মর্মান্তিক মৃত্যু ঘটবে। আরিফ আতঙ্কে তার ঘড়ির দিকে তাকাল। সে যদি স্টেশন মাস্টারকে জানানোর জন্য রেলওয়ে স্টেশনের দিকে দৌড়ায়, তবে সে নিশ্চিতভাবে তার চূড়ান্ত পরীক্ষা মিস করবে। এটি ছিল একটি হৃদয়বিদারক পছন্দ। কিন্তু এই সাহসী ছেলেটি তার ব্যক্তিগত সাফল্যের চেয়ে সমাজের প্রতি তার দায়িত্বকেই বেছে নিয়েছিল। সে সাথে সাথে তার উজ্জ্বল লাল রঙের স্কুলের সোয়েটারটি খুলে ফেলল। আগত ট্রেনের দিকে সে লাইন ধরে যত দ্রুত সম্ভব দৌড়াতে লাগল। শীঘ্রই সে দেখতে পেল যে বিশাল ট্রেনটি তীব্র গতিতে এগিয়ে আসছে। আরিফ সাহসের সাথে লাইনের কাছে দাঁড়িয়ে গুরুতর বিপদের সংকেত দিতে তার লাল সোয়েটারটি বাতাসে জোরে নাড়তে লাগল। মনোযোগী ট্রেনের চালক দূর থেকে লাল সংকেতটি দেখতে পান এবং সজোরে জরুরি ব্রেক কষেন। ভারী ট্রেনটি বিকট শব্দ করে ভাঙা লাইনের মাত্র কয়েক মিটার দূরে এসে থেমে যায়। অলৌকিকভাবে শত শত প্রাণ বেঁচে যায়। যদিও আরিফ সেদিন তার পরীক্ষা পুরোপুরি মিস করেছিল, জাতীয় রেলওয়ে কর্তৃপক্ষ তাকে সাহসিকতার পদক প্রদান করে এবং সরকার নিশ্চিত করে যেন সে সম্মানের সাথে তার পড়াশোনা শেষ করার একটি বিশেষ সুযোগ পায়। নীতিবাক্য: সাহসিকতার একটি নিঃস্বার্থ কাজই হলো সর্বোচ্চ অর্জন।

Read the beginning of a story below. Complete the story and give a suitable title of it. Mugdho was a brave university student. During the mass student movement of July 2024, the situation on the streets was extremely tense. Mugdho was distributing water among the exhausted, protesting students. Suddenly... .................. Mugdho's Sacrifice / July Uprising 2024 Mugdho was a brave university student. During the mass student movement of July 2024, the situation on the streets was extremely tense. Mugdho was distributing water among the exhausted, protesting students. Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere of the protest turned into a terrifying warzone. The scorching July sun was beating down relentlessly, and thousands of young students had been standing on the streets for hours, demanding their just rights and a massive reform of the corrupt system. Mugdho, unlike many who stayed safely inside their homes, could not bear to see his brothers and sisters suffering under the intense heat. He spent all his pocket money to buy several heavy cartons of cold drinking water. With a bright, encouraging smile on his face, he walked through the massive crowd, handing out water bottles and cheering up the tired protesters. "Take a sip, brother. We will win this together," he kept saying, his voice full of unwavering hope and profound patriotism. Without any prior warning, heavily armed forces and ruthless political thugs aggressively attacked the unarmed students from multiple directions. Deafening sounds of stun grenades, tear gas shells, and indiscriminate live gunfire echoed through the chaotic streets. Panic instantly gripped the crowd, and thousands of students began running desperately to find safe shelter. Thick, suffocating black smoke filled the air, making it completely impossible to see or breathe properly. Despite the extreme danger, Mugdho did not run away to save his own life. He saw several young students coughing violently and fainting from the poisonous tear gas. He immediately rushed towards them, splashing his remaining drinking water on their burning faces and helping them stand up. "Don't panic! Move to the alleys!" he shouted, courageously guiding his helpless juniors to safety. Just as he was pulling a fallen student from the middle of the road, a sudden, sharp crack of a sniper rifle cut through the noise. A bullet struck Mugdho directly in the chest. He collapsed onto the bloody pitch-black street, the empty water bottles scattering around him. His fellow students desperately rushed him to the nearest hospital, weeping and screaming for help, but it was too late. The brave young soul breathed his last before the doctors could even touch him. Mugdho's tragic death was not in vain. The news of his selfless sacrifice spread like wildfire across the entire nation, igniting an unstoppable revolution. Millions of angry citizens joined the students on the streets, completely overpowering the brutal forces. Within a few days, the oppressive regime finally collapsed, and a new era of freedom dawned upon the nation. Mugdho was immortalized as a supreme national hero who watered the tree of liberty with his own blood. Moral: Supreme sacrifice never goes in vain. The Shield of Courage Mugdho was a brave university student. During the mass student movement of July 2024, the situation on the streets was extremely tense. Mugdho was distributing water among the exhausted, protesting students. Suddenly, a series of loud explosions echoed from the main intersection. The peaceful atmosphere was instantly destroyed as armed forces started firing tear gas shells and rubber bullets into the unarmed crowd without any warning. Panic spread everywhere. Thousands of students began running in different directions to escape the suffocating smoke and brutal baton charges. Amidst the terrifying chaos, Mugdho heard a sharp cry. He turned around and saw a young schoolboy who had tripped and fallen on the hard road. The boy had lost his glasses and was helplessly rubbing his burning eyes, unable to see anything due to the thick, poisonous tear gas. Without caring about his own safety, Mugdho rushed directly into the cloud of toxic smoke. He quickly knelt beside the crying boy and opened a fresh bottle of water. "Don't rub your eyes, little brother! Let me wash them," Mugdho said calmly. He carefully poured the cool water over the boy's face, clearing his vision. Just as Mugdho helped the boy stand up, a group of angry armed men charged towards them with heavy batons. Mugdho instantly turned his back to the attackers, wrapping his arms around the young boy to act as a human shield. He took several painful blows to his back and shoulders, but he did not let go of the child. With immense willpower, Mugdho pushed through the chaotic crowd and dragged the boy into a narrow, safe alleyway. Some local residents quickly pulled them inside a house. Mugdho’s body was badly bruised and bleeding, but his heart was full of peace seeing the young boy completely safe. His heroic act inspired everyone who witnessed it. Moral: True bravery lies in protecting others at the cost of one's own safety. সাহসের ঢাল মুগ্ধ ছিল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের এক সাহসী ছাত্র। ২০২৪ সালের জুলাই মাসের গণছাত্র আন্দোলনের সময়, রাস্তার পরিস্থিতি ছিল অত্যন্ত উত্তপ্ত। ক্লান্ত, প্রতিবাদী শিক্ষার্থীদের মাঝে মুগ্ধ পানি বিতরণ করছিল। হঠাৎ, প্রধান মোড় থেকে একগুচ্ছ বিকট বিস্ফোরণের শব্দ প্রতিধ্বনিত হলো। সশস্ত্র বাহিনী কোনো পূর্ব সতর্কবার্তা ছাড়াই নিরস্ত্র জনতার ওপর টিয়ারশেল ও রাবার বুলেট ছুড়তে শুরু করলে শান্তিপূর্ণ পরিবেশ মুহূর্তেই ধ্বংস হয়ে যায়। চারদিকে আতঙ্ক ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। দমবন্ধ করা ধোঁয়া এবং নিষ্ঠুর লাঠিচার্জ থেকে বাঁচতে হাজার হাজার শিক্ষার্থী দিগ্বিদিক ছুটতে শুরু করে। এই ভয়ংকর বিশৃঙ্খলার মাঝে, মুগ্ধ একটি তীক্ষ্ণ কান্নার শব্দ শুনতে পায়। সে ঘুরে তাকায় এবং দেখে স্কুলের একটি ছোট ছেলে হোঁচট খেয়ে শক্ত রাস্তার ওপর পড়ে গেছে। ছেলেটি তার চশমা হারিয়ে ফেলেছে এবং অসহায়ভাবে তার জ্বলতে থাকা চোখ ঘষছে, ঘন ও বিষাক্ত টিয়ার গ্যাসের কারণে সে কিছুই দেখতে পাচ্ছিল না। নিজের নিরাপত্তার কথা চিন্তা না করে মুগ্ধ সরাসরি বিষাক্ত ধোঁয়ার মেঘের মধ্যে ছুটে যায়। সে দ্রুত কাঁদরত ছেলেটির পাশে হাঁটু গেড়ে বসে এবং পানির একটি নতুন বোতল খোলে। "চোখ ঘষো না, ছোট ভাই! আমাকে ধুয়ে দিতে দাও," মুগ্ধ শান্তভাবে বলল। সে সাবধানে ছেলেটির মুখে ঠান্ডা পানি ঢেলে তার দৃষ্টি পরিষ্কার করে দেয়। মুগ্ধ ছেলেটিকে উঠে দাঁড়াতে সাহায্য করার ঠিক পরপরই, একদল রাগান্বিত সশস্ত্র লোক ভারী লাঠি নিয়ে তাদের দিকে তেড়ে আসে। মুগ্ধ সাথে সাথে আক্রমণকারীদের দিকে পিঠ ঘুরিয়ে ছোট ছেলেটিকে নিজের বাহু দিয়ে জড়িয়ে ধরে একটি মানবঢাল তৈরি করে। সে তার পিঠে এবং কাঁধে বেশ কয়েকটি যন্ত্রণাদায়ক আঘাত সহ্য করে, কিন্তু সে শিশুটিকে ছেড়ে দেয়নি। প্রচণ্ড ইচ্ছাশক্তির সাহায্যে মুগ্ধ বিশৃঙ্খল ভিড় ঠেলে ছেলেটিকে একটি সরু, নিরাপদ গলিতে টেনে নিয়ে যায়। স্থানীয় কিছু বাসিন্দা দ্রুত তাদের একটি বাড়ির ভেতরে টেনে নেয়। মুগ্ধর শরীর খারাপভাবে জখম হয়েছিল এবং রক্ত ঝরছিল, কিন্তু ছোট ছেলেটিকে সম্পূর্ণ নিরাপদ দেখে তার হৃদয় শান্তিতে ভরে ওঠে। তার এই বীরত্বপূর্ণ কাজ প্রত্যেক প্রত্যক্ষদর্শীকে অনুপ্রাণিত করেছিল। নীতিবাক্য: নিজের নিরাপত্তার বিনিময়ে অন্যদের রক্ষা করার মাঝেই নিহিত রয়েছে প্রকৃত বীরত্ব। The Lifesaving Shelter Mugdho was a brave university student. During the mass student movement of July 2024, the situation on the streets was extremely tense. Mugdho was distributing water among the exhausted, protesting students. Suddenly, heavily armed riot police blocked both ends of the main road, trapping thousands of unarmed students like birds in a cage. The sky filled with dark smoke as tear gas canisters rained down continuously. Students were coughing, crying, and fainting from the intense heat and toxic gas. Mugdho quickly realized that running blindly would only cause a deadly stampede. Looking around, he noticed a large, half-open metal shutter of an abandoned roadside warehouse. "This way! Everyone, come inside!" Mugdho shouted at the top of his voice, waving his hands. He stood bravely by the door, pulling exhausted, blinded, and terrified students inside the dark room. Once about fifty students were safely inside, he pulled the heavy metal shutter down from the inside, completely hiding them from the violent forces roaming outside. Inside the dark warehouse, the situation was grim. Many students were bleeding from rubber bullet wounds, and others were struggling to breathe. Mugdho immediately turned into a leader and a medic. He used the remaining cartons of pure drinking water to wash the burning eyes of his fellow protesters. He tore his own cotton shirt into small bandages to tightly wrap the bleeding wounds of the injured students. For six long hours, they remained trapped in the dark. Mugdho constantly walked among them, offering drops of water and whispering words of deep encouragement. "Stay strong, the dawn will come," he promised them. Late at night, when the streets finally grew quiet, local neighborhood volunteers broke the back wall of the warehouse and rescued them. Mugdho’s quick thinking and calm leadership saved dozens of lives that terrifying day. Moral: Calm leadership and resourcefulness can save lives in the darkest times. জীবনরক্ষাকারী আশ্রয় মুগ্ধ ছিল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের এক সাহসী ছাত্র। ২০২৪ সালের জুলাই মাসের গণছাত্র আন্দোলনের সময়, রাস্তার পরিস্থিতি ছিল অত্যন্ত উত্তপ্ত। ক্লান্ত, প্রতিবাদী শিক্ষার্থীদের মাঝে মুগ্ধ পানি বিতরণ করছিল। হঠাৎ, ভারী অস্ত্রে সজ্জিত দাঙ্গা পুলিশ প্রধান রাস্তার দুই প্রান্তই অবরুদ্ধ করে ফেলে, যার ফলে হাজার হাজার নিরস্ত্র শিক্ষার্থী খাঁচায় বন্দি পাখির মতো আটকা পড়ে। বৃষ্টির মতো টিয়ারশেল পড়তে থাকায় আকাশ কালো ধোঁয়ায় ভরে যায়। প্রচণ্ড গরম এবং বিষাক্ত গ্যাসের কারণে শিক্ষার্থীরা কাশছিল, কাঁদছিল এবং অজ্ঞান হয়ে যাচ্ছিল। মুগ্ধ দ্রুত বুঝতে পারল যে অন্ধের মতো দৌড়ালে কেবল একটি মারাত্মক পদদলিত হওয়ার ঘটনাই ঘটবে। চারপাশে তাকিয়ে সে রাস্তার ধারের একটি পরিত্যক্ত গুদামের অর্ধেক খোলা বড় একটি লোহার শাটার দেখতে পেল। "এদিকে! সবাই, ভেতরে এসো!" মুগ্ধ তার হাত নেড়ে সর্বোচ্চ শব্দে চিৎকার করল। সে সাহসিকতার সাথে দরজার কাছে দাঁড়িয়ে ক্লান্ত, দৃষ্টিহীন এবং আতঙ্কিত শিক্ষার্থীদের অন্ধকার ঘরের ভেতরে টেনে নিতে লাগল। প্রায় পঞ্চাশজন শিক্ষার্থী নিরাপদে ভেতরে ঢোকার পর, সে ভেতর থেকে ভারী লোহার শাটারটি টেনে নামিয়ে দেয়, বাইরের সহিংস বাহিনীর হাত থেকে তাদের পুরোপুরি লুকিয়ে ফেলে। অন্ধকার গুদামের ভেতরের পরিস্থিতি ছিল ভয়াবহ। অনেক শিক্ষার্থীর রাবার বুলেটের ক্ষত থেকে রক্ত ঝরছিল, এবং অন্যরা শ্বাস নিতে কষ্ট পাচ্ছিল। মুগ্ধ তৎক্ষণাৎ একজন নেতা এবং চিকিৎসকে পরিণত হয়। সে তার কাছে থাকা বিশুদ্ধ পানীয় জলের অবশিষ্ট কার্টনগুলো ব্যবহার করে সহযোদ্ধাদের জ্বলন্ত চোখ ধুয়ে দেয়। সে নিজের সুতির শার্ট ছিঁড়ে ছোট ছোট ব্যান্ডেজ তৈরি করে আহত শিক্ষার্থীদের রক্তক্ষরণ হওয়া ক্ষতগুলো শক্ত করে বেঁধে দেয়। দীর্ঘ ছয় ঘণ্টা তারা অন্ধকারে আটকা পড়ে ছিল। মুগ্ধ অবিরত তাদের মাঝে হেঁটে বেড়াত, কয়েক ফোঁটা পানি দিত এবং গভীর উৎসাহের কথা ফিসফিস করে বলত। "শক্ত থাকো, ভোর আসবেই," সে তাদের প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়েছিল। গভীর রাতে, যখন রাস্তাঘাট অবশেষে শান্ত হয়, তখন স্থানীয় পাড়ার স্বেচ্ছাসেবকরা গুদামের পেছনের দেয়াল ভেঙে তাদের উদ্ধার করে। মুগ্ধর তাৎক্ষণিক বুদ্ধি এবং শান্ত নেতৃত্ব সেই ভয়ংকর দিনে কয়েক ডজন জীবন বাঁচিয়েছিল। নীতিবাক্য: শান্ত নেতৃত্ব এবং উপস্থিত বুদ্ধি সবচেয়ে অন্ধকার সময়েও জীবন বাঁচাতে পারে। The Unseen Messenger Mugdho was a brave university student. During the mass student movement of July 2024, the situation on the streets was extremely tense. Mugdho was distributing water among the exhausted, protesting students. Suddenly, all the streetlights were intentionally turned off, and the mobile internet networks were completely shut down across the entire city. The peaceful protesters were plunged into total darkness. It was clear that the forces wanted to attack the students brutally without leaving any digital evidence for the outside world. As the violent crackdown began in the dark, students screamed and scattered in terror. Mugdho knew that the world urgently needed to see this terrible injustice. While distributing his last few bottles of water, he took out his smartphone and started recording the horrific scenes of unarmed students being beaten. He carefully captured the raw bravery of the youth and the extreme cruelty of the attackers from behind a broken wall. Suddenly, two armed guards noticed the glowing screen of his phone in the dark. They shouted angrily and charged directly at him, demanding his device. Mugdho ran as fast as his legs could carry him through the narrow, confusing lanes of the city. He knew if he was caught, the truth would be destroyed forever. Cornered near a dead-end alley, Mugdho made a brilliant move. He quickly took out the tiny memory card from his phone, wrapped it in a small plastic wrapper, and hid it inside an empty water bottle. He threw the empty phone into a nearby drain just before the guards caught him. They beat him ruthlessly and searched his pockets, but finding no phone, they eventually left him bleeding on the street. The next morning, local people rescued Mugdho. He immediately went back, found the empty water bottle, and safely handed the memory card to a trusted foreign journalist. By evening, the shocking footage was broadcasted all over the world. The massive international pressure forced the violence to stop. Moral: The power of truth is stronger than any weapon. অদেখা বার্তাবাহক মুগ্ধ ছিল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের এক সাহসী ছাত্র। ২০২৪ সালের জুলাই মাসের গণছাত্র আন্দোলনের সময়, রাস্তার পরিস্থিতি ছিল অত্যন্ত উত্তপ্ত। ক্লান্ত, প্রতিবাদী শিক্ষার্থীদের মাঝে মুগ্ধ পানি বিতরণ করছিল। হঠাৎ করে ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে রাস্তার সব বাতি নিভিয়ে দেওয়া হয়, এবং পুরো শহর জুড়ে মোবাইল ইন্টারনেট নেটওয়ার্ক সম্পূর্ণ বন্ধ করে দেওয়া হয়। শান্তিপূর্ণ আন্দোলনকারীরা সম্পূর্ণ অন্ধকারে নিমজ্জিত হয়। এটা পরিষ্কার ছিল যে, বাইরের বিশ্বের জন্য কোনো ডিজিটাল প্রমাণ না রেখেই বাহিনী শিক্ষার্থীদের ওপর নিষ্ঠুরভাবে আক্রমণ করতে চেয়েছিল। অন্ধকারে যখন সহিংস দমন-পীড়ন শুরু হয়, তখন শিক্ষার্থীরা আতঙ্কে চিৎকার করে এবং এদিক-ওদিক ছুটে পালায়। মুগ্ধ জানত যে এই ভয়ংকর অবিচারটি বিশ্বের জরুরিভিত্তিতে দেখা দরকার। তার শেষ কয়েক বোতল পানি বিতরণ করার সময়, সে তার স্মার্টফোন বের করে এবং নিরস্ত্র শিক্ষার্থীদের পেটানোর ভয়াবহ দৃশ্যগুলো রেকর্ড করতে শুরু করে। সে সাবধানে একটি ভাঙা দেয়ালের পেছন থেকে তরুণদের অকৃত্রিম সাহসিকতা এবং আক্রমণকারীদের চরম নিষ্ঠুরতা ক্যামেরাবন্দী করে। হঠাৎ, দুজন সশস্ত্র রক্ষী অন্ধকারে তার ফোনের জ্বলজ্বলে পর্দাটি লক্ষ্য করে। তারা রাগে চিৎকার করে এবং তার ডিভাইসটি দাবি করে সরাসরি তার দিকে তেড়ে আসে। মুগ্ধ তার পা যতটা জোরে পারে ততটা জোরে শহরের সরু ও বিভ্রান্তিকর গলিগুলো দিয়ে দৌড়াতে শুরু করে। সে জানত যে সে ধরা পড়লে সত্য চিরতরে ধ্বংস হয়ে যাবে। একটি অন্ধগলির কাছে কোণঠাসা হয়ে মুগ্ধ এক অসাধারণ বুদ্ধি খাটাল। সে দ্রুত তার ফোন থেকে ছোট্ট মেমোরি কার্ডটি বের করে, একটি ছোট প্লাস্টিকের মোড়কে মুড়িয়ে একটি খালি পানির বোতলের ভেতরে লুকিয়ে রাখে। রক্ষীরা তাকে ধরার ঠিক আগমুহূর্তে সে খালি ফোনটি কাছের একটি ড্রেনে ফেলে দেয়। তারা তাকে নির্মমভাবে মারধর করে এবং তার পকেট তল্লাশি করে, কিন্তু কোনো ফোন না পেয়ে শেষ পর্যন্ত তাকে রক্তাক্ত অবস্থায় রাস্তায় ফেলে রেখে চলে যায়। পরের দিন সকালে স্থানীয় লোকজন মুগ্ধকে উদ্ধার করে। সে সাথে সাথে ফিরে যায়, খালি পানির বোতলটি খুঁজে বের করে এবং নিরাপদে মেমোরি কার্ডটি একজন বিশ্বস্ত বিদেশি সাংবাদিকের হাতে তুলে দেয়। সন্ধ্যার মধ্যে, সেই চমকপ্রদ ফুটেজ সারা বিশ্বে সম্প্রচারিত হয়। ব্যাপক আন্তর্জাতিক চাপের মুখে সহিংসতা বন্ধ করতে বাধ্য হয়। নীতিবাক্য: সত্যের শক্তি যেকোনো অস্ত্রের চেয়ে শক্তিশালী।

Read the beginning of a story below. Complete the story and give a suitable title of it. Lina is a student of class ten. One day in the afternoon she was gossiping with her friend beside a pond near her house. While gossiping she noticed two small boys quarrelling over a trifling matter. .................. [SylB-19] Stopping a Quarrel / Lina's Wise Intervention Lina is a student of class ten. One day in the afternoon she was gossiping with her friend beside a pond near her house. While gossiping she noticed two small boys quarrelling over a trifling matter. She did not take it seriously at first, naturally thinking that their childish quarrel would come to an end very soon. But the quarrel continued and rapidly worsened. The boys began scuffling, pushing, and shouting at each other violently, kicking dust into the air and using very rude language. A few adult passersby noticed the ugly scene and tried to calm them down from a distance, but the angry boys were too agitated to listen. Seeing this continuous chaos, Lina felt she had to act as a responsible elder sister. She left her friend, walked straight up to the fighting boys, and physically separated them with a gentle but firm grip. She calmly asked them what the actual matter was. One of the boys angrily told her that the fight had started in the school canteen during the break. The other boy had spoken rudely, and when he asked for an apology, the rude boy stubbornly refused. Lina listened very patiently to both sides without scolding them. Then she spoke very gently to the boy who had misbehaved. She carefully explained how a simple, honest apology could end the whole bitter matter peacefully. She told both boys how harmful physical fighting could be and how important it was to forgive and understand each other to maintain a good friendship. Her sweet, logical words deeply touched their innocent hearts. The rude boy realized his terrible mistake and apologized sincerely, and the other happily accepted it. The quarrel ended peacefully, and Lina walked away feeling relieved. Moral: Kindness and patience can resolve any conflict. A Dangerous Fall Lina is a student of class ten. One day in the afternoon she was gossiping with her friend beside a pond near her house. While gossiping she noticed two small boys quarrelling over a trifling matter. At first, Lina thought it was just a normal childish argument over a toy. But within a few seconds, the angry argument turned into a violent physical fight. The boys started pushing and pulling each other right on the slippery edge of the deep pond. Lina shouted loudly, asking them to stop and step back, but they were too angry to listen. Suddenly, one boy pushed his friend a little too hard. The smaller boy completely lost his balance, slipped on the wet mud, and fell backward directly into the deep water with a massive splash. The boy who pushed him froze in extreme terror and started screaming for help, realizing the terrible mistake he had made. Lina realized immediately that the drowning boy did not know how to swim. He was desperately waving his tiny arms, swallowing water, and slowly going under. The pond was quite deep at that specific side. Without wasting a single second, Lina took off her heavy shoes, threw her scarf away, and bravely jumped into the cold, deep pond. She was an excellent swimmer. She swam as fast as she could, reached the center, grabbed the struggling boy tightly by his collar, and carefully pulled him towards the safe bank. With the help of her terrified friend, Lina pulled the coughing, shivering boy out of the water. He was terribly scared, breathing heavily, but thankfully alive. When the boy’s parents heard the news and rushed to the spot, they hugged Lina with tears in their eyes for saving their only son. The two boys promised never to fight again. Moral: Anger can lead to terrible accidents, but bravery saves lives. একটি ভয়ংকর পতন লিনা দশম শ্রেণির একজন ছাত্রী। একদিন বিকেলে সে তার বাড়ির কাছের একটি পুকুরপাড়ে তার বান্ধবীর সাথে গল্প করছিল। গল্প করার সময় সে লক্ষ্য করল দুটি ছোট ছেলে একটি তুচ্ছ বিষয় নিয়ে ঝগড়া করছে। প্রথমে লিনা ভেবেছিল এটি একটি খেলনা নিয়ে শিশুদের স্বাভাবিক তর্ক। কিন্তু কয়েক সেকেন্ডের মধ্যেই রাগান্বিত তর্কটি একটি সহিংস শারীরিক মারামারিতে রূপ নেয়। ছেলেগুলো গভীর পুকুরের পিচ্ছিল পাড়েই একে অপরকে ধাক্কাধাক্কি ও টানাটানি করতে শুরু করে। লিনা জোরে চিৎকার করে তাদের থামতে এবং পিছিয়ে আসতে বলে, কিন্তু তারা এতটাই রাগান্বিত ছিল যে কথা শোনেনি। হঠাৎ একটি ছেলে তার বন্ধুকে একটু বেশি জোরে ধাক্কা দেয়। ছোট ছেলেটি তার ভারসাম্য পুরোপুরি হারিয়ে ফেলে, ভেজা কাদায় পিছলে যায় এবং বিকট শব্দ করে সরাসরি গভীর পানিতে পড়ে যায়। যে ছেলেটি ধাক্কা দিয়েছিল সে চরম আতঙ্কে জমে যায় এবং তার করা ভয়ানক ভুলটি বুঝতে পেরে সাহায্যের জন্য চিৎকার করতে শুরু করে। লিনা সাথে সাথে বুঝতে পারে যে ডুবতে থাকা ছেলেটি সাঁতার জানে না। সে মরিয়া হয়ে তার ছোট্ট হাত দুটো নাড়ছিল, পানি খাচ্ছিল এবং ধীরে ধীরে তলিয়ে যাচ্ছিল। পুকুরের ওই নির্দিষ্ট দিকটা বেশ গভীর ছিল। এক সেকেন্ডও নষ্ট না করে, লিনা তার ভারী জুতো খুলে ফেলে, ওড়না ছুড়ে ফেলে এবং সাহসের সাথে ঠান্ডা, গভীর পুকুরে লাফ দেয়। সে একজন চমৎকার সাঁতারু ছিল। সে খুব দ্রুত সাঁতরে কেন্দ্রে পৌঁছায়, হাবুডুবু খেতে থাকা ছেলেটির কলার শক্ত করে ধরে এবং সাবধানে তাকে নিরাপদ তীরের দিকে টেনে আনে। তার আতঙ্কিত বান্ধবীর সাহায্যে লিনা কাশতে থাকা ও কাঁপতে থাকা ছেলেটিকে পানি থেকে তুলে আনে। সে ভীষণ ভয় পেয়েছিল, জোরে জোরে শ্বাস নিচ্ছিল, কিন্তু সৌভাগ্যবশত বেঁচে ছিল। যখন ছেলেটির বাবা-মা খবর পেয়ে ঘটনাস্থলে ছুটে আসেন, তখন তারা তাদের একমাত্র ছেলের জীবন বাঁচানোর জন্য চোখে জল নিয়ে লিনাকে জড়িয়ে ধরেন। ছেলে দুটি কথা দেয় তারা আর কখনো ঝগড়া করবে না। নীতিবাক্য: রাগ ভয়ানক দুর্ঘটনার জন্ম দিতে পারে, কিন্তু সাহসিকতা জীবন বাঁচায়। The Broken Toy Lina is a student of class ten. One day in the afternoon she was gossiping with her friend beside a pond near her house. While gossiping she noticed two small boys quarrelling over a trifling matter. Curious, Lina and her friend walked over to see what was causing such a loud argument on such a beautiful afternoon. As they got closer, they saw a beautifully painted wooden boat lying broken on the soft green grass. Both boys had hot tears in their angry eyes. One boy claimed that his friend had intentionally stepped on the boat and broken its wooden sail, while the other boy angrily shouted that it was just a silly accident and he did not do it on purpose. Instead of shouting at them to be quiet, Lina smiled warmly and knelt down beside the broken wooden boat. She told the young boys that fighting would not fix the broken toy, it would only break their beautiful friendship forever. She asked her friend to bring some strong glue from her house, which was just a few steps away from the pond. While waiting, Lina gently wiped the boys' tears and told them a funny story to calm their angry minds. When the glue arrived, Lina skillfully and carefully attached the broken wooden sail back to the main body of the boat. Within ten minutes, the boat looked almost as good as new. She gently placed it in the shallow water of the pond, and it floated perfectly with the gentle breeze. Seeing this magical repair, the boys forgot all their intense anger. They hugged each other, apologized for their bad behavior, and happily started playing together again. Lina felt a deep sense of joy. Moral: Patience and a little help can easily fix broken things and broken hearts. শিরোনাম: ভাঙা খেলনা লিনা দশম শ্রেণির একজন ছাত্রী। একদিন বিকেলে সে তার বাড়ির কাছের একটি পুকুরপাড়ে তার বান্ধবীর সাথে গল্প করছিল। গল্প করার সময় সে লক্ষ্য করল দুটি ছোট ছেলে একটি তুচ্ছ বিষয় নিয়ে ঝগড়া করছে। কৌতূহলী হয়ে, এমন সুন্দর একটি বিকেলে এত জোরে তর্কের কারণ দেখতে লিনা এবং তার বান্ধবী এগিয়ে যায়। কাছাকাছি আসতেই তারা দেখতে পায় নরম সবুজ ঘাসের ওপর একটি সুন্দর করে রং করা কাঠের নৌকা ভাঙা অবস্থায় পড়ে আছে। রাগান্বিত দুই ছেলের চোখেই গরম জল ছিল। একটি ছেলে দাবি করে যে তার বন্ধু ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে নৌকার ওপর পা দিয়ে এর কাঠের পালটি ভেঙে দিয়েছে, অন্যদিকে অন্য ছেলেটি রাগে চিৎকার করে বলে যে এটি নিছক একটি দুর্ঘটনা ছিল এবং সে ইচ্ছে করে এটি করেনি। তাদের চুপ করার জন্য চিৎকার না করে, লিনা উষ্ণ হাসি হাসে এবং ভাঙা কাঠের নৌকার পাশে হাঁটু গেড়ে বসে। সে ছোট ছেলেদের বলে যে মারামারি করলে ভাঙা খেলনাটি ঠিক হবে না, এটি কেবল তাদের সুন্দর বন্ধুত্বকে চিরতরে ভেঙে দেবে। সে তার বান্ধবীকে তার বাড়ি থেকে কিছু শক্তিশালী আঠা আনতে বলে, যা পুকুর থেকে মাত্র কয়েক কদম দূরে ছিল। অপেক্ষা করার সময়, লিনা আলতো করে ছেলেদের চোখের জল মুছে দেয় এবং তাদের রাগান্বিত মন শান্ত করার জন্য একটি মজার গল্প শোনায়। যখন আঠা নিয়ে আসা হয়, লিনা অত্যন্ত দক্ষতা এবং সাবধানে ভাঙা কাঠের পালটি নৌকার মূল কাঠামোর সাথে আবার জোড়া লাগিয়ে দেয়। দশ মিনিটের মধ্যে নৌকাটি দেখতে প্রায় নতুনের মতো হয়ে যায়। সে আলতো করে এটিকে পুকুরের অগভীর পানিতে ভাসিয়ে দেয় এবং এটি মৃদু বাতাসের সাথে চমৎকারভাবে ভাসতে থাকে। এই জাদুকরী মেরামত দেখে ছেলেরা তাদের সব তীব্র রাগ ভুলে যায়। তারা একে অপরকে জড়িয়ে ধরে, তাদের খারাপ আচরণের জন্য ক্ষমা চায় এবং আনন্দের সাথে আবার একসাথে খেলতে শুরু করে। লিনা গভীর আনন্দ অনুভব করে। নীতিবাক্য: ধৈর্য এবং সামান্য সাহায্য ভাঙা জিনিস এবং ভাঙা মন সহজেই ঠিক করতে পারে। The Lost Coin Lina is a student of class ten. One day in the afternoon she was gossiping with her friend beside a pond near her house. While gossiping she noticed two small boys quarrelling over a trifling matter. The young boys were shouting so loudly that the peaceful environment of the afternoon was completely ruined. Lina decided to go and check what the actual problem was. When she approached them, a boy named Tuhin complained, crying loudly, that he had a shiny ten-taka coin to buy roasted peanuts from a local seller, but his friend Raju had suddenly stolen it from his pocket. Raju, looking highly insulted and angry, screamed that he was completely innocent and did not take any money from anyone. The heated argument was about to turn into a serious physical fight. Lina gently stepped between them and firmly asked them to calm down. She knew Raju was an honest boy from her own neighborhood. She asked Tuhin exactly where he was playing before the nasty fight started. Tuhin pointed towards a large, grassy patch near the edge of the pond. Lina smiled wisely and suggested that they should look for the coin together instead of fighting like enemies. She carefully searched the thick green grass where Tuhin had been rolling and playing earlier. After a couple of minutes of intense searching, Lina saw something shiny silver glowing under a dry brown leaf. It was the missing ten-taka coin! Tuhin had simply dropped it while jumping around. Feeling extremely ashamed of his completely false accusation, Tuhin immediately apologized to Raju. Raju smiled and forgave him, proving his good heart. Moral: Never accuse anyone without proper proof. হারিয়ে যাওয়া কয়েন লিনা দশম শ্রেণির একজন ছাত্রী। একদিন বিকেলে সে তার বাড়ির কাছের একটি পুকুরপাড়ে তার বান্ধবীর সাথে গল্প করছিল। গল্প করার সময় সে লক্ষ্য করল দুটি ছোট ছেলে একটি তুচ্ছ বিষয় নিয়ে ঝগড়া করছে। ছোট ছেলেগুলো এত জোরে চিৎকার করছিল যে বিকেলের শান্ত পরিবেশ পুরোপুরি নষ্ট হয়ে গিয়েছিল। আসল সমস্যা কী তা গিয়ে দেখার সিদ্ধান্ত নিল লিনা। যখন সে তাদের কাছে পৌঁছায়, তখন তুহিন নামের একটি ছেলে জোরে কাঁদতে কাঁদতে অভিযোগ করে যে, স্থানীয় বিক্রেতার কাছ থেকে ভাজা বাদাম কেনার জন্য তার কাছে একটি চকচকে দশ টাকার কয়েন ছিল, কিন্তু তার বন্ধু রাজু হঠাৎ করে তার পকেট থেকে সেটি চুরি করেছে। রাজু অত্যন্ত অপমানিত ও রাগান্বিত বোধ করে এবং চিৎকার করে বলে যে সে সম্পূর্ণ নির্দোষ এবং সে কারও কাছ থেকে কোনো টাকা নেয়নি। উত্তপ্ত তর্কটি গুরুতর শারীরিক মারামারিতে রূপ নেওয়ার উপক্রম হয়। লিনা আলতো করে তাদের মাঝখানে দাঁড়ায় এবং দৃঢ়ভাবে তাদের শান্ত হতে বলে। সে জানত যে রাজু তার নিজের পাড়ার একজন সৎ ছেলে। সে তুহিনকে জিজ্ঞেস করে যে এই বাজে ঝগড়া শুরু হওয়ার আগে ঠিক কোথায় সে খেলছিল। তুহিন পুকুরের ধারের একটি বড়, ঘাসযুক্ত জায়গার দিকে আঙুল তুলে দেখায়। লিনা বিজ্ঞের মতো হাসে এবং পরামর্শ দেয় যে শত্রুর মতো ঝগড়া না করে তাদের একসাথে কয়েনটি খোঁজা উচিত। লিনা সাবধানে সেই ঘন সবুজ ঘাসের মধ্যে খুঁজতে থাকে যেখানে তুহিন কিছুক্ষণ আগে গড়াগড়ি খাচ্ছিল এবং খেলছিল। কয়েক মিনিট মনোযোগ দিয়ে খোঁজার পর, লিনা একটি শুকনো বাদামী পাতার নিচে চকচকে রুপালি কিছু একটা জ্বলজ্বল করতে দেখে। এটিই ছিল সেই হারিয়ে যাওয়া দশ টাকার কয়েন! লাফালাফি করার সময় তুহিন নিজেই এটি ফেলে দিয়েছিল। তার সম্পূর্ণ মিথ্যা অপবাদের জন্য অত্যন্ত লজ্জিত হয়ে তুহিন সাথে সাথে রাজুর কাছে ক্ষমা চায়। রাজু হেসে তাকে ক্ষমা করে দিয়ে তার ভালো মনের প্রমাণ দেয়। নীতিবাক্য: সঠিক প্রমাণ ছাড়া কখনোই কাউকে দোষারোপ করা উচিত নয়।

Read the beginning of a story below. Complete the story and give a suitable title of it. Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. He was taking his morning walk. Suddenly he saw a man lying senseless by the road. .................. [DinB-20] A Morning Walk Incident / Mr. Rahman's Good Deed Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. He was taking his morning walk. Suddenly he saw a man lying senseless by the road. The sun had not fully risen yet, and the local park area was mostly covered in a light, chilly morning mist. Mr. Rahman, being an active and highly responsible senior citizen, immediately jogged towards the fallen man to see what was terribly wrong. He noticed that the middle-aged man was clutching his chest tightly, his breathing was heavily labored, and his face was completely pale. Realizing from his past experiences that it might be a severe, life-threatening heart attack, Mr. Rahman quickly checked the man's pulse, which was dangerously weak and irregular. He knew that every single passing second was highly critical for the patient's survival. Without waiting for anyone else to gather around and waste precious time discussing the situation, he immediately pulled out his cell phone and dialed the national emergency ambulance service. While waiting, he continuously rubbed the man's cold hands and feet to keep his blood circulating, speaking loudly to keep him somewhat conscious. Within ten swift minutes, the ambulance arrived with its siren wailing loudly. Mr. Rahman did not just leave the helpless man with the unknown paramedics; he accompanied him straight to the local cardiac hospital. He even deposited some money from his own pocket at the hospital reception to start the emergency medical treatment immediately. A few hours later, the man's family arrived, deeply panicked and crying. When the senior doctor informed them that Mr. Rahman's extremely quick and selfless action had saved the patient's life, they fell at his feet in profound gratitude. Mr. Rahman simply smiled, feeling incredibly happy that his morning walk had turned into a noble life-saving mission. Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed. The Forgotten Identity Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. He was taking his morning walk. Suddenly he saw a man lying senseless by the road. The man was dressed in a neat, formal suit, but his briefcase was lying open and empty on the wet grass nearby. Mr. Rahman approached him carefully and sprinkled some cold water from his drinking bottle onto the man’s face. The stranger slowly opened his eyes, but he looked completely blank and terrified. When Mr. Rahman asked his name, the man whispered that he could not remember anything about himself or how he got there. Realizing the man was suffering from temporary amnesia due to severe shock, Mr. Rahman did not leave him alone. He gently helped the man up, bought him a hot cup of tea, and took him to the nearest police station. Using a hidden business card found inside the inner lining of the man's coat, the police discovered he was a visiting bank manager who had been drugged and robbed by an unknown taxi driver. His family was immediately contacted. They rushed to the station and tearfully thanked Mr. Rahman. His compassionate action saved a confused and vulnerable man from wandering the dangerous streets alone. Moral: Compassion and patience are true signs of a noble character. ভুলে যাওয়া পরিচয় জনাব রহমান একজন অবসরপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা। তিনি তার প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করছিলেন। হঠাৎ তিনি দেখলেন রাস্তার পাশে এক লোক অজ্ঞান হয়ে পড়ে আছে। লোকটির পরনে ছিল একটি পরিপাটি, আনুষ্ঠানিক (ফরমাল) স্যুট, কিন্তু তার ব্রিফকেসটি কাছের ভেজা ঘাসের ওপর খোলা এবং খালি অবস্থায় পড়ে ছিল। জনাব রহমান সাবধানে তার কাছে গেলেন এবং নিজের পানির বোতল থেকে কিছুটা ঠান্ডা পানি লোকটির মুখে ছিটিয়ে দিলেন। আগন্তুক ধীরে ধীরে চোখ খুললেন, কিন্তু তাকে সম্পূর্ণ শূন্য এবং আতঙ্কিত দেখাচ্ছিল। জনাব রহমান যখন তার নাম জিজ্ঞেস করলেন, লোকটি ফিসফিস করে বলল যে সে তার নিজের সম্পর্কে বা কীভাবে সেখানে এল, তার কিছুই মনে করতে পারছে না। তীব্র মানসিক আঘাতের কারণে লোকটি যে সাময়িক স্মৃতিভ্রংশে (অ্যামনেশিয়া) ভুগছে তা বুঝতে পেরে জনাব রহমান তাকে একা ফেলে গেলেন না। তিনি আলতো করে লোকটিকে উঠে দাঁড়াতে সাহায্য করলেন, তাকে এক কাপ গরম চা কিনে দিলেন এবং কাছের থানায় নিয়ে গেলেন। লোকটির কোটের ভেতরের দিকে লুকিয়ে রাখা একটি বিজনেস কার্ড ব্যবহার করে পুলিশ জানতে পারে যে, তিনি একজন ব্যাংক ম্যানেজার যিনি এখানে পরিদর্শনে এসেছিলেন এবং কোনো এক অজানা ট্যাক্সি চালক তাকে চেতনানাশক খাইয়ে সব লুট করে নিয়েছে। সাথে সাথে তার পরিবারের সাথে যোগাযোগ করা হয়। তারা থানায় ছুটে এসে কেঁদে কেঁদে জনাব রহমানকে ধন্যবাদ জানায়। তার সহানুভূতিশীল পদক্ষেপ একজন বিভ্রান্ত ও অসহায় মানুষকে বিপজ্জনক রাস্তায় একা ঘুরে বেড়ানো থেকে রক্ষা করেছিল। নীতিবাক্য: সহানুভূতি এবং ধৈর্য একটি মহৎ চরিত্রের প্রকৃত লক্ষণ। The Hardworking Hawker Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. He was taking his morning walk. Suddenly he saw a man lying senseless by the road. As he walked closer, he realized it was a young newspaper hawker. His old bicycle was completely twisted, and the morning newspapers were scattered everywhere on the wet street. It was clear that a speeding vehicle had hit him and cowardly fled the scene. Mr. Rahman felt a surge of anger at the reckless driver, but his top priority was saving the injured boy. He quickly stopped a passing auto-rickshaw and carefully carried the bleeding boy inside. At the local government hospital, Mr. Rahman used his identity as a retired government officer to ensure the boy received immediate surgical care without any delay. He even paid for all the initial medicines from his own pocket. When the boy finally regained consciousness a few hours later, he started crying, worrying about his undelivered newspapers and the money he would lose. Mr. Rahman smiled affectionately, wiped the boy's tears, and promised to cover all his financial losses until he fully recovered. The boy's poor parents arrived later and blessed Mr. Rahman endlessly for saving their son's life and livelihood. Moral: Real heroes protect the helpless and weak. পরিশ্রমী হকার জনাব রহমান একজন অবসরপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা। তিনি তার প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করছিলেন। হঠাৎ তিনি দেখলেন রাস্তার পাশে এক লোক অজ্ঞান হয়ে পড়ে আছে। তিনি কাছে গিয়ে বুঝতে পারলেন, এটি একটি অল্পবয়সী খবরের কাগজের হকার। তার পুরোনো সাইকেলটি পুরোপুরি দুমড়ে-মুচড়ে গিয়েছিল এবং সকালের খবরের কাগজগুলো ভেজা রাস্তার সব জায়গায় ছড়িয়ে ছিটিয়ে ছিল। এটা স্পষ্ট ছিল যে একটি বেপরোয়া গাড়ি তাকে ধাক্কা দিয়ে কাপুরুষের মতো পালিয়ে গেছে। সেই বেপরোয়া চালকের ওপর জনাব রহমানের প্রচণ্ড রাগ হলো, কিন্তু তার প্রধান অগ্রাধিকার ছিল আহত ছেলেটিকে বাঁচানো। তিনি দ্রুত পাশ দিয়ে যাওয়া একটি অটো-রিকশা থামালেন এবং রক্তক্ষরণ হওয়া ছেলেটিকে সাবধানে ভেতরে তুলে নিলেন। স্থানীয় সরকারি হাসপাতালে, জনাব রহমান একজন অবসরপ্রাপ্ত সরকারি কর্মকর্তা হিসেবে তার পরিচয় ব্যবহার করে নিশ্চিত করেন যেন ছেলেটি কোনো দেরি ছাড়াই তাৎক্ষণিক চিকিৎসা পায়। এমনকি তিনি নিজের পকেট থেকে প্রাথমিক সব ওষুধের দামও পরিশোধ করেন। কয়েক ঘণ্টা পর যখন ছেলেটির অবশেষে জ্ঞান ফেরে, সে তার বিলি না করা খবরের কাগজ এবং যে টাকাগুলো তার ক্ষতি হবে, তা নিয়ে দুশ্চিন্তায় কাঁদতে শুরু করে। জনাব রহমান স্নেহের সাথে হাসলেন, ছেলেটির চোখের জল মুছে দিলেন এবং সে পুরোপুরি সুস্থ না হওয়া পর্যন্ত তার সমস্ত আর্থিক ক্ষতি পুষিয়ে দেওয়ার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিলেন। পরে ছেলেটির গরিব বাবা-মা এসে তাদের ছেলের জীবন ও জীবিকা বাঁচানোর জন্য জনাব রহমানকে অশেষ আশীর্বাদ করেন। নীতিবাক্য: প্রকৃত নায়করা অসহায় এবং দুর্বলদের রক্ষা করে। A Race Against Time Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. He was taking his morning walk. Suddenly he saw a man lying senseless by the road. The man was holding a small, tightly sealed medical cooler box against his chest. Mr. Rahman immediately knelt down and rubbed the man's hands to warm him up. The man gasped and slowly opened his eyes. Breathing heavily, he panicked and desperately tried to stand up. He explained to Mr. Rahman that he was a medical volunteer carrying rare, life-saving blood for an emergency surgery at the City Medical College. His motorcycle had broken down a mile away, and he had run the rest of the distance until he fainted from sheer exhaustion and dehydration. Knowing that a crucial patient's life was on the line, Mr. Rahman immediately took charge of the situation. He made the exhausted volunteer sit safely on a roadside bench, grabbed the medical cooler box, and sprinted towards the hospital, which was just half a mile away. Despite his old age and tired legs, the retired officer ran with all his remaining might. He reached the hospital and delivered the blood directly to the operation theater just in time. The doctors later praised the retired officer's incredible dedication, which saved a dying patient. Moral: A strong sense of responsibility can work miracles. সময়ের সাথে পাল্লা জনাব রহমান একজন অবসরপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা। তিনি তার প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করছিলেন। হঠাৎ তিনি দেখলেন রাস্তার পাশে এক লোক অজ্ঞান হয়ে পড়ে আছে। লোকটি তার বুকের সাথে শক্তভাবে আটকানো একটি ছোট মেডিকেল কুলার বক্স ধরে রেখেছিল। জনাব রহমান সাথে সাথে হাঁটু গেড়ে বসলেন এবং লোকটির হাত ঘষে তাকে গরম করার চেষ্টা করলেন। লোকটি হাঁপিয়ে উঠল এবং ধীরে ধীরে চোখ খুলল। ভারী শ্বাস নিতে নিতে সে আতঙ্কিত হয়ে পড়ল এবং মরিয়া হয়ে উঠে দাঁড়ানোর চেষ্টা করল। সে জনাব রহমানকে বুঝিয়ে বলল যে সে একজন মেডিকেল স্বেচ্ছাসেবী, যে সিটি মেডিকেল কলেজে একটি জরুরি সার্জারির জন্য দুর্লভ, জীবন রক্ষাকারী রক্ত নিয়ে যাচ্ছিল। এক মাইল দূরে তার মোটরসাইকেলটি নষ্ট হয়ে যায় এবং সে বাকি পথ দৌড়ে আসছিল যতক্ষণ না সে চরম ক্লান্তি ও পানিশূন্যতায় অজ্ঞান হয়ে পড়ে। একজন গুরুত্বপূর্ণ রোগীর জীবন যে ঝুঁকির মুখে তা বুঝতে পেরে জনাব রহমান সাথে সাথে পরিস্থিতির দায়িত্ব নিলেন। তিনি ক্লান্ত স্বেচ্ছাসেবীকে রাস্তার ধারের একটি বেঞ্চে নিরাপদে বসালেন, মেডিকেল কুলার বক্সটি হাতে তুলে নিলেন এবং আধা মাইল দূরের হাসপাতালের দিকে দৌড় দিলেন। বৃদ্ধ বয়স এবং ক্লান্ত পা হওয়া সত্ত্বেও, এই অবসরপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা তার সমস্ত শক্তি দিয়ে দৌড়ালেন। তিনি হাসপাতালে পৌঁছান এবং ঠিক সময়ে সরাসরি অপারেশন থিয়েটারে রক্ত পৌঁছে দেন। ডাক্তাররা পরে এই অবসরপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তার অবিশ্বাস্য নিষ্ঠার প্রশংসা করেছিলেন, যা একজন মুমূর্ষু রোগীকে বাঁচিয়েছিল। নীতিবাক্য: দায়িত্ববোধের একটি দৃঢ় অনুভূতি অলৌকিক কাজ করতে পারে।