University Admission Test English Dhaka University - B (Kha) Unit Admission Question 2000 - 2001 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU B Unit ( 2000-2001 ) – English Questions English Read the passage carefully, then answer questions 1 to 8 according to the information given in the passage. Strange spaces of silence seem to separate one period of activity from another. There was Sapho anda little group of women all writing poetry on a Greek island before the birth of Christ. A long silencefollowed. Then about the year 1,000, we find a certain court lady writing a very long and beautiful novel in Japan. But in England in the sixteenth century, when the dramatists and poets were most active, the women were dumb. Elizabethan literature is exclusively masculine. Then, at the end of the eighteenth century and at the beginning of the nineteenth century. we find women again writing— this time in England-with extraordinary frequency and success. 01. ‘Silence’ relates to- a. peace                                           b. general inactivity c. writing                                         d. noiselessness   02. ‘Spaces’ means- a. open skies                                  b. gaps c. long distances                           d. horizon   03. ‘Activity’ refers to- a. business                                      b. interaction c. operation                                    d. writing   04. ‘Exclusively’ means- a. mainly                                          b. solely c. exactly                                          d. chiefly   05. ‘certain’ means- a. little known                               b. unspecified c. famous                                         d. unknown   06. ‘Frequency’ is a- a. noun                                             b. adverb c. adjective                                     d. verb   07. ‘Dumb’ means- a. inability to speak                                     b. gentle c. did not write anything                           d. remained indoor   08. ‘masculine’ means- a. manly                                                           b. very strong c. of male writers                                         d. of brave people   09. Finish the sentence: If there was a concert today ___ a. I would go                                                   b. I would be going c.  I would have gone                                  d. I would be going   10. The correct translation of  ‘সাকিব সুন্দর গান গাইতে পারে’ is a. Sakib can sing nicely b. Sakib can sing good c. Sakib can sing well d. Sakib is a good singer   11. Jashim looks sick. a. He has suffered from fever for the last three days b. He has been suffering from fever for the last three days c. He has suffered with fever for the last three days d. He has been suffering with fever for the last three days   12. Which of the following words is misspelt? a. Receive                                        b. Belief c. Deciet                                           d. Preview   13. Which phrase contains words that are opposite to each other in meaning? a. death and dishonor                                b. beauty and youth c. conflict and resolution                           d. chastity and purity   14. Finish the following sentence: “If there is a will, -“. a. there is a way b. there must be ways c. there is no problem d. there should be will power to   15. Choose the word closest in meaning to anxiously: a. worriedly                                    b. unhappily c. slowly                                           d. hesitantly   16. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate preposition: Is there anything good ____ television this evening? a. for                                                 b. upon c. in                                                    d. on   17. Choose the word that means the opposite of ‘reluctantly’. a. unwillingly                                  b. not willingly c. eagerly                                         d. not eagerly      18. Which sentence is correct? a. Not looking where he was going, a car hit him b. Not looking where he was going, a car had hit him c. Not looking where he was going, he was hitted by a car d. Not looking where he was going, he was hit by a car   19. Choose the most appropriate word: 2a equals 10, and ____ a equals 5. a. eventually                                                  b. thus c. therefore                                                    d. thereby   20. Which one of the following sentence is correct? a. One of my friends are a lawyer b. One of my friends is a lawyer c. One of my friend are a lawyer d. One of my friend is a lawyer’s   21. What is the meaning of doubtful in the following sentence? Because of a long ‘drought,’  farmers are doubtful about the prospect of a good yield. a. fearful                                                          b. pessimistic c. debating                                                      d. uncertain   22. The passive of “who taught you French?”  is a. By whom you were taught French b. By whom French was taught you? c. French was taught you by whom? d. By whom were you taught French?   23. The wedding guest stood and listened to the Ancient Mariner because a. the Mariner was very insistent b. the guest was frightened by the Mariner’s appearance c. the guest felt pity for the old Mariner d. the mariner spoke very strangely     24. Which one of the following statements is wrong? a. Jerry was a honest b. Jerry was a liar c. Jerry was very hard-working d. jerry invented a story about his mother   25. In ‘The Ancient Mariner’  the ship of Death carried away a. all the dead sailors                  b. the souls of the cruel sailors c. the souls of the dead sailors d. all the sailor except the old sailor   ANSWERS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 b b d b c a c a a c b c c 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25   a a d c d c b d d d b c

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2018 - 2019 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow (1 – 5)  The earth is about 4.5 billion years old, and during its life, the climate has changed quite often and the planet has experienced as Ice Age, warming , and everything in between. Scientists agree that the Earth’s average temperature has increased by about 1.8° F over the past 200 years. It may not sound like a big change, but it will influence the earth. The earth is covered like a greenhouse, which is used by some farmers, florists, and others to grow plants. A greenhouse is a glass-covered building that absorbs the heat from the sun it is usually very hot. Of course, the earth is not covered with glass, but the greenhouse effect refers to the retention of the greenhouse gases. The  greenhouse glass include mostly carbon dioxide ,methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases (instead of glass) act as a blanket for the earth,helping to keep the earth warm enough to support life at an average temperature of about 50 F.  An increase in the greenhouse gases the earth to become warmer. Think of it as a heavier blanket. The ‘blanket’ is created by the gases released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels – such as oil, coal, and natural gas – are burned.     1. A suitable title of the passage is–    A) Global climate    B) The long history of earth    C) The problem with fossil fuels   D) The greenhouse effect   2. According to the passage, the Ice Age came  A) As an effect of global warming   B) After 4.5 billion years of earth’s life  C) When greenhouses were built  D) Early in earth’s life  3. The greenhouse gases  A) Cover the earth with a blanket of glass  B) Sharply increase earth’s temperature  C) Keep the earth warm to sustain life  D) Reflect the sun’s rays to the earth’s lower atmosphere    4. A greenhouse is where A) Plants are grown in a protected atmosphere  B) Plants are grown at 59F  C) Farmers grow plants because its is green  D) Carbon dioxide protects plants and flowers  5. In the past 200 years?  A) The earth has seen an Ice Age, warming and everything in between  B) The earth has become very hot like a greenhouse  C) The earth has become a warmer place  D) Fossil fuels have been used for making greenhouses    Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions (6 – 9)    6. My best friend Mazhar is named ____ his great grandfather.  A) after B) to  C) about D) from    7. The committee has arrived _____ a decision.  A) at B) on  C) in  D) to  8. Economists divide resources _____ four categories.  A) on B) into  C) for D) with  9. I think he is familiar _____ this subject .  A) to B) for  C) of D) with  Fill in the blanks with appropriate words (10 – 13)      10. Money seems to be the primary ____ for most people.  A) effect B) hope  C) motivator  D) aspect      11. The young entrepreneur as well as her sales team members _____ praise.  A) deserve B) deserves  C) has deserved D) deserving  12. The doctor suggested that the patient____ weight  A) would lose B) lost  C) loss D) lose  13. It was a very ____ situation.  A) embarrass B) embarrassing  C) embarrassed D) embarrassment    Choose the pair that expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed by the capitalized  pair ( 14 – 15)  14. Dog : Leash ?  A) Belt : Buckle B) Cow : Tether  C) Bird : Cage D) Bicycle : Chain    15. Brush : Painting  A) Piano :Sonata           B) Body : Dance  C) Typewriter : Novel D) Chisel : Sculpture      16. Choose the correctly spelt word :  A) Accelarate B) Accelerate  C) Accelerrate D) Accilaratc  17. Which of the following sentences is correct?  A) Paper is made of wood  B) Paper is made from wood  C) Paper is made by wood  D) Paper is made on wood  18. The word ‘Euphemism’ means-  A) Stating one thing like another  B) Description of disagreeable thing by an agreeable name  C) Contrast of words made in the same sentence  D) A statement made emphatic by overstatement   19.choose the antonym of the word ‘NOTABLE’ A) Considerable B) Famous  C) Insignificant D) Provocative    20. Choose the synonym of the word ‘FAIR’   A) Share B) Status  C) Unjust D) Impartial    ANSWER Answer  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D D D A C A A B D C 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B D B B D B B B C D

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2017 - 2018 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit (2017–18) – English Questions (1–15) English Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow ( question 1- 5)  The loss of environment purity is the price that we pay for many of the benefits of modern technology. We now have cars and buses on our roads and highways , but we risk sufferings from smoke and dust – indeed diseases. We have to build factories and expand our cities, but in the process our forest lands are shrinking, which is reducing our wildlife. Many countries use nuclear power, but there is always the risk of radiation. by increasing agricultural production with fertilizers, we pollute our water bodies. The highly developed nations of the world are not only the immediate beneficiaries of the good that technology brings; they are also the first victims of past, the environmental effects which accompanied technological progress were limited to small areas, but in our time, the new hazards are really widespread Today’s air pollutions , for example, cover vast areas of the world and can cause health problems for millions.     1. According to the passage, modern transportation –  A) reduces the number of the wild animals  B) exposes  passengers and drivers to radiation  C) cause biological disasters  D) increases the risk of diseases    2. The passage emphasizes that modern technology-  A) is an unmixed blessing  B) has caused serious hazards to life   C) has produced powerful chemicals  D) has benefited highly developed nations  3. A ‘beneficiary‘ is someone who –  A) benefits others B) misuses benefits  C) benefits from an investment   D) derives advantage from something  4. Air pollutions now are –  A) widespread and short – lived  B) not widespread  C) responsible for health problems  D) limited in their effect  5. According to the passage  the increasing use of fertilizer is responsible for –  A) abundance of food  B) disturbance  in the ecological system  C) disturbance is the weather patterns  D) water pollution  Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions ( questions 6 – 9)  6. When she parted ___ her parents, her eyes were full of tears.  A) from B) to  C) of D) off  7. The new government took ___ last year.  A) over B) after  C) upon D) out  8. Javed was acquitted ____ the charge of theft.  A) on B) from  C) of D) about  9. Can you tell the difference ____ butter and margarine ?  A) over B) with  C) between D) in  Fill in the blanks with appropriate words ( questions 10 – 13)  10. The person who has committed such an ____ crime should be severely punished.  A) uncharitable B) abominable  C) unkind D) unworthy  11. He failed in the examination because his answers were not ____ the questions?  A) revealing of B) allusive to  C) referential of D) pertinent to  12. The  art of cooking ____ in ancient India.  A) Is perfected B) will perfect  C) were perfected D) was perfected  13. The poor man said ‘I _____ starve than beg.’  A) rather B) would  C) would rather D) better did    Choose the pair that expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed by the capitalized pair ( questions 14 – 15)  14. SAW : CARPENTER   A) Wagon : Farmer B) Painter : Color  C) Cloth : Tailor D) Scissors : Barber  15. EGG : OMELET  A) Flour : Cake B) Rice : curry  C) Fish : Water D) Banana : Ice cream  16. Find the correct spelling :   A) Lieutanent B) Lieutenant  C) Leftenent D) Leiutenant   17. Which sentence is grammatically correct ?  A) Our printer’s don’t work too good.  B) I introduced him to one of my friend. C) Coming back home he found his key not anywhere.  D) Ask for assistance from someone around you.  18. The meaning of the idiom ‘a dime a dozen’ means –  A) something common B) something very rare  C) something we need D) something very costly  19. The antonym of ‘harmonious’ is –  A) discordant B) disrespectful  C) amicable D) ruthless  20. The synonym of ‘intrepid’ is –  A) coward B) indifferent  C) fearless D) arrogant  ANSWER ✦ Answers with Explanations ✦ 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 D B D C D A A C C B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D C D A B D A A A

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2016 - 2017 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit ( 2016-2017 ) – English Questions ENGLISH Read the following passage and answer (questions 1- 5)   We know that all species are important for maintaining ecological balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment changes. In order to protect the environment from being spoiled, we should protect our wildlife. The good news is that many countries are now taking action to protect their endangered wildlife. George Laycock, author of several books on wildlife, writes: Mankind must develop a concern for wild creatures and a determination that wild species will not perish. We should save the earth’s wild creatures to save ourselves. To be kind to mankind.    1. Ecological systems are usually ______.  A) sustainable B) naturally beautiful  C) constant  D) stable equilibrium  D) changing over time    2. Why are countries now taking action to protect their endangered wildlife?  A) to protect the forests  B) to protect the food chain  C) to protect the environment  D) to  protect natural beauty  E) to protect the diversified wildlife    3. What do you mean by ‘ecological balance’?  A) balance of nature B) balance of wildlife  C) balance of forests D) balance of mankind  E) balance between mankind and wildlife    4. What can we achieve by ‘being kind to  animals’ ?  A) protect wildlife B) save ourselves  C) diversify  D) preserve natural forest  E) bring a balance    5. Mankind must develop concern for wildlife creatures_____ save themselves.  A) to B) for  C) by  D) of     E) despite    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words (questions 6 – 11)   6. In such a ____ grouping, a wide range of talent must be expected.  A) formal B) healthy C) heterogeneous D) casual E) homogeneous    7. The type of clothing people wear tells others a lot about ____.  A) What they are B) who they are  C) Who are they D) they are E) when they are    8.  Clothing made by Bangladeshi workers are _____ by millions of consumers around the world.  A) clad B) wore  C) dressed D) worn E) wrapped    9. He gave up _____ cricket when he got married.  A) of playing B) playing  C) To play D) play E) played    10. I wish I _____ a queen.  A) was B) is  C) are D) am E) were    11. They remain _____ compared to other citizens with higher levels of unemployment and lower wages.  A) disadvantage B) advantage  C) advantageous  D) disadvantaged E) disadvantegous     Choose the correct prepositions (questions 12- 17)  12. We often go for fishing _____ the river.  A) on  B) in  C) inside D) around E) of    13. Which of the following word is spelt correctly?  A) exaggerate B) exagerate C) exaggerrate D) exaggerate      E) exeggerrate   14. I am writing this essay _____ blue ink.  A) in B) with  C) by D) from E)  on    15. The synonym of ‘severe’ is:   A) cut B) harm  C) mischief D) unite E) extreme    16. The antonym of ‘divulge’ is :  A) reveal  B) reprimand  C) admonish D) conceal E) cure    17. Cyber attacks are much easier to carry out than to defend _______ .  A) against B) about  C) after D) at E) down    18. Select the correct passive form of : we insist on punctuality in this office.  A) It is to be insisted that punctuality should be in this office  B) Punctuality should be insisted in this office  C) Punctuality be insisted in this office  D) Punctuality is to be insisted on this office  E) Punctuality is insisted on in this office    Find the correct sentence ( questions 19 – 20 )   19. A) The intruder stood quietly for few moments.       B) The intruder stood quietly for few times.        C) The intruder stood quietly for sometimes.        D) The intruder stood quietly for moments.       E) The intruder stood quietly for few moments .    20. A) If i find a bag in the street, I take it to the police.       B) If i find a bag in the street, I take it to the police.       C) If i find a bag in the street, I would take it to the police.       D)  If i find a bag in the street, I will be taking it to the police.        E) If i find a bag in the street, I had to take it to the police.    ANSWERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 D C A B A C B D B E 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C B A A A D A E E A

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2015 - 2016 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit ( 2015-2016 ) – English Questions ENGLISH Read the following passage and answer questions 1- 5 :  Many young people know that conservation is necessary. Boy scouts in many countries study man and nature. These ‘conservation volunteers’ spend their spare time planting trees, building bridges, and so on. Some girls in a town in United States cleaned the banks of their river, and a group of boys in a village in Bangladesh mended a wooden bridge on a canal and cleaned the canal of debris. Actors, singers and writers in many countries have spoken about conservation. The popular English rock band, the Beatles and the singer Cliff Richard, have made records on conservation. The money from the sale of the records has helped conserve wild animals.    01. Choose the appropriate title for the passage above :  A) Saving Man and Nature  B) Man and Animals  C) Cleaning River Banks and Canals  D) Conservation Volunteers  E) Singer, Writers and Actors    02. What do Boy Scouts pursue?  A) They look after animals  B) They mend bridges on canals  C) They study man and nature  D) They plant trees  E) They clear river banks     03. What is common between the girls in United States and the boys in Bangladesh?  A) They live in two different countries   B) They do voluntary work  C) They work as cleaning experts  D) They do conservation work to pass exam  E) They work at conservation full time    04. What did the Beatles and Cliff Richard achieve ?  A) They made records  B) They popularized their genre  C) They helped conserve wild animals  D) They conserved nature and wild animals   E) They made a lot of money    05. ‘Spare time’ means  A) Make time B) Extra time  C) Siesta time D) Extended time E) Too much time    Find the correct sentence (Questions 6 – 7)  06. A) She had faith in and hopes for the future.        B) She had faith and hopes for the future.       C) She had faith and hopes in the future.        D) She had faith and hopes in future.        E) She had faith for and hopes future .   07. A) She was interested in both plants and animals.       B) She was interested both in plant and animals.       C) She was interested both in plants but also in animals .       D) She was interesting in both plants and animals.        E) She was interested in plants, animals, both.    08. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair FISH : SCALES   A) plane : wings B) bird : feathers  C) cat : claws D) snake : fangs E) song : notes    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words (Questions 9 – 12)  09. _______ all his attempts to solve the problems, he failed.  A) After B) Because  C) Before D) Despite E) During    10. We were _____ friends in that strange country.  A) among B) upon  C) looking D) between E) into    11. My dog is smarter than______  A) their B) theirs  C) your D) her E) we     12. Let your _____ be your guide.  A) information B) conscience  C) data  D) hands E) legs    13. ‘He hardly works’ In this statement ‘hardly’ means –  A) very hard  B) rather  C) perhaps D) rarely E) remarkably    14. Find the synonym of the word ‘ Collapse’   A) Miracle B) Wonder  C) Rise D) Debacle E) Lapse    15. Find the antonym for the word ‘Infatuation’ :  A) Apathy B) Fascination  C) Love D) Interest E) Likeness    16. Which of the following word is spelt correctly?  A) Restaurant B) Restaurent  C) Restaurant D) Resorent E) Restourent      Choose the correct prepositions (Questions 17 – 19)  17. He lives ______ his sister’s money.  A) with B) for  C) on D) from E) of    18. We were surprised ______ his failure. A) for B) about  C) at D) of E) on    19. He died ____ illness.  A) of B) on  C) by D) with E) in    20. What does the word ‘Obese’ mean?  A) Fat B) Slim  C) Healthy D) Emaciated E) serious    ANSWERS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 C C E D C A A B D A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B B D D A A C C A

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2013 - 2014 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit ( 2013-2014 ) – English Questions English 01. The people of Quebee have been considering ______ themselves from the rest of Canada.  A) to separate B) separating  C) separated D) separate E) to be separated    02. ‘A piece of cake’ means  A) A task that can be accomplished very easily  B) A very mild punishment  C) A result that is still unclear and can go either way  D) A hidden or secret strength  E) A kind, innocent and mild mannered person    03. A dolphin ______ a porpoise in that it has a longer nose.  A) different B) differs  C) different from D) differs from E) differs than    04. Identify one of the underlined words or phrases that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct :   He (A) made me sit down, (B) and he was tying the string of the new (C) rubber apron tightly (D) around my neck, and (E) combed up hair.    05. Taking the time to eat a good breakfast is a simple way to make the morning _____  and the day ______ .  A) best , easiest B) case , easy  C) easy , easier D) better , easier E) well . at ease    06. He was happy to be _____ friends.  A) between B) middle of  C) along D) into E) among    07. While going to the class _______ .  A) the dog bit me B) a dog bit me  C) a dog bite me D) i was bitten by a dog  E) a dog had bitten me    08. Despite the lack of evidence, politicians _______ blaming the media for violence.  A) cannot resist B) will not have resisted  C) may not resist D) should not resist  E) do not resist    09. Which one of the following words is spelt incorrectly?  A) repercussions B) exemplification  C) sausage D) cigarettes E) grammatical    10. Choose the correct preposition : Do you know the solution _____ the economic crisis?  A) at B) for  C) on D) to E) about    11. The antonym for ‘delicious’ is:  A) appetizing B) scrumptious  C) displeasing D) dainty E) toothsome    12. The word ‘off – spring’ means  A) Twins B) Children  C) Strength D) Winter E) Fountine    13. Let us not ____ your past mistakes.  A) dwell B) dwell at  C) dwell on D) dwelt E) dwell about    14. What is the synonym for the word ‘indifferent’ ?  A) similar B) unhappy  C) apathetic D) frank E) not differming    15. What is the noun form of the word ‘defer’?  A) difference B) deferation  C) defamation D) deferming E) deferment    Choose the correct sentences questions 16 – 17  16. A) He thinks that she leaving for Sylhet.       B) He thinks that she has left for Sylhet.       C) He will thought that she is leaving for Sylhet.        D) He thought that she is left for Sylhet.        E) He is thinking that she leaves for Sylhet.    17. A)  Mary has been on a diet for three weeks.        B)  Mary has been on a diet since three weeks.        C)  Mary had been on a diet since three weeks.        D)  Mary was on a diet since three weeks.        E) Marry is on diet since three weeks.     18. Find the misspelt word  A) asthma B) tiphoid  C) cholera D) dehydration E) headache    19. It is  high time we ______ the people conscious about our national interest.   A) should make B) will make  C) must make D) have to E) made    20. What is the adjective form of the word divide?  A) divisible B) dividable  C) divisible D) divisible E) devisable    Read the following passage and answer questions 21 -25 :  The Geographical Indication (GI) Law 2013, the first of its kind in Bangladesh was enacted in parliament on Tuesday to protect the patent rights of traditional products. ‘Historically’ we produce some unique products naturally that others cannot. The law will ensure the exclusive rights of the products’, said Industries Secretary Mohammod Moinuddin Abdullah. The government has passed the law in compliance with Article-22 of Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. GI is a name or sign used on certain products to certify that they possess certain qualities because they are made as per traditional methods or enjoy a certain reputation due to their geographical origin. The law will protect the country’s claims to commodities such as hilsa fish, jamdani sari, nakshi kantha and fruits, including pineapple and fazil, a variety of mango, said Mahboob Murshed, who is an advocate of the Supreme Court and  a legal expert on GI law. This means that the real producers of any particular goods in an area will get the absolute rights to their registered products, he went on to observe, and added that the law will ensure that customers get genuine products.     21. Who is the authority to pass approve GI act in Bangladesh?  A) The President  B) The Supreme Court  C) The Prime Minister D) The Ministry of Commerce  E) The Parliament     22. The phrase ‘protect the patent rights of traditional products’ can be explained by which of the following phrase?  A) to encourage others to supervise patent rights of traditional products B) to effectively thwart others from securing patent rights of traditional products.  C) to actualize patent  rights of traditional products effectively.  D) to ensure that patent rights of traditional products are safeguarded.  E) to realize patent rights of traditional products comprehensively.    23. The government passed the GI law in compliance to certify that,  A) The products are made according to some specific methods and their location.  B) The products are made according to some traditional methods or have an exclusive reputation and originated from a specific geographical location.   C) The products are made according to some random methods and originated from a specific geographical location. D) The products are made in accordance with a very systematic process and originate from a historical location.  E) The products process superior qualities or enjoy a certain reputation due to their cultural origin.    24. GL law will look out for the interest of  A) The government B) The consumers  C) The hoarders D) The importers  E) The registered producers  25. The GI law protect ot commodities so that other countries cannot :  A) Offer export privileges to the products and also give customers the authority to mass produce that commodities.  B) Clamies their access to the products and so that customers also can sell the products.  C) Deny their authority to the products and the customers will have access to a diversity of products  D) Demand rights to the products and the customers will strive to buy genuine products.  E) Claims their rights to the products and also the customers will have access to genuine products.      ANSWER ANSWERS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 B A D B D E D A B D C B C 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C E B A B E A E C B B E

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2014 - 2015 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit ( 2014-2015 ) – English Questions English Read the passage below and answer questions 1 – 5  Singapore ranked by the World Bank as the second most densely populated country of the world, imports more than 90 percent of its food. Singapore produced nearly 22,000 tons of vegetables in 2013, compared with a little more than 17,000 tons in 2004. Last year, it imported 514,574 tons of vegetables. While Singapore ranks fifth out of 109 countries in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global food security index, the government wants to diversify its food sources and become more self-reliant in producing eggs, fish and leafy vegetables. As part of its efforts, it has provided some funding and research support to local vertical farming company. Sky greens, which grows leafy vegetables at its fram in three-storey high frames inside greenhouse.    01. What could be an appropriate title to the passage?  A) Food scarcity in Singapore  B) Lack of Food security in Singapore  C) Diversification of Food sources in Singapore  D) Singapore’s Food Imports and Exports  E) Research support to vertical Farming    02. According to the passage, the Singapore government wants to diversify its food sources_____ of its high position in the global food security index.  A) despite B) in case  C) because D) as a result E) in spite    03. Diversify means  A) branch out B) contract  C) continue D) stop E) divide    04. Greenhouses are  A) ecologically suitable houses  B) buildings of complexes where plants are grown  C) buildings that are painted green  D) safe houses in a war zone  E) buildings that save energy    05. Vertical farming is more suited to areas where.  A) cities are crowed B) farm land is scarce  C) people eat a lot D) people live in poverty  E) Trees are numerous    Find the correct sentence questions 6 – 7  06. A) Ratan failed to carry out his studies for poverty .       B) Ratan has failed to carry away his studies for poverty.        C) Ratan failed to carry on his studies for poverty .       D) Ratan has failed to carry about his studies for poverty.        E) Ratan failed to carry off his studies for poverty.   07. A) He casted his vote for you.        B) He cast his vote for you.          C) He Caste his Vote for you.        D) He cost his vote for you.        E) He cusped his vote for you.    08. Identify one of the underlined word (s) or phrases that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.  ‘Popular method of treating colds include taking extra vitamins, getting a lot of sleep , and drinking plenty of liquid.’ A) method B) colds  C) extra vitamins D) sleep E) liquid    Which underlined phrase in each of the following two sentences should be replaced by an alternative given below to make it grammatically correct ? questions 9 – 10  09. Since Ruma didn’t want to be disturbed while studying, she left the phone off hooks.   A) of hooks B) for the hook  C) off hooking D) off the hook E) from the hook    10. Since the officer was overburdened with work,his colleague decided to give him hand.  A) giving hands B) give him a hand  C) Give him handful D) give him handy E) give him hands    11. Choose the pair that expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed by the capitalized pair – HEART : HUMAN  A) Tail : Dog B) Field : House  C) Brick : Wall D) Engine : Car E) None    12. Which following words is spelt correctly?   A) Comittee B) Comitee  C) Commiittee D) Comitie  E) Committee    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words / phrase questions (13 – 17) 13. His health has _____ because of hard labour.  A) broken up B) broken into  C) broken out D) broken for E) broken down  14. He told me that he ______ in Khulna in the previous year.  A) had been working B) has been working  C) Was working D) have been working    15. Ten thousand dollars _____ a lot of money.  A) are B) is  C) were  D) aren’t E) it’s    16. The word ‘Brittle’ means  A) Strong B) Wiry  C) Enduring D) Resistant E) Fragile    17. In time of Financial crisis , such lavish expenditure should be____.  A) justified B) curtailed C) encouraged  D) corrected E) organized    18. While going to office, take your umbrella_____ it rains.  A) if B) if not  C) perhaps D) in case E) by the chance    Choose the correct preposition question 19 – 21  19.she was blessed _____ a son.  A) by B) for  C) in D) with E) of    20. I will write ____ your phone number.   A) off B) in  C) on D) down E) up    21. Sumon is beating around the bush. In other words, summon is  A) avoiding the main point  B) attacking aggressively  C) solving a problem  D) clearing the undergrowth  E) speaking to the point    Fill the synonym of the following words questions 22 – 25  22. Degrading  A) Damning B) Lowering  C) Corrupting D) Minimizing E) Maximizing    23. Arduous  A) Hazardous B) Difficult  C) Different D) Pleasurable E) Tedious    Find the antonym of the following words questions 24 – 25  24. Perilous  A) Risky B) Greedy  C) Curative D) Secure E) Dire    25. Perfect  A) Spotless B) Immaculate  C) Sheer D) Superb E) Flawed    ANSWERS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 C C B B B C B B D B D E E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A B E B D D D A B E D E

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2012 - 2013 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit (2012–13) – English Questions English Read the following passage and answer (Questions 1-5)  Joy Card and Printing Ltd, a local company, made around 4 million SIM cards since 2011 at its own Plant for the country’s mobile phone operators, a testimony to the capability of domestic enterprise. From 2010, the company also supplied 40 million scratch cards used for recharging balance in mobile phones.this local initiative was  able to gain confidence in both national and multinational cell phone companies. Joy, a 200 person strong company with the capacity to produce 2 million SIM cards a month, imports ABS sheet and then installs chips for making the SIM cards. However, the company today is faced with a setback due to poor customer acquisition and the operators’ unwillingness to buy the SIM cards from domestic markets.     01. One drawback faced by the company was :  A) Overproduction  B) Underproduction of SIM Sets  C) Regulatory problem  D) Lack of interest in local SIM cards  E) Lack of government support    02. ‘Acquisition’ in the passage implies :  A) lacking B) loss  C) gaining D) dearth E) want    03. The passage is all about  A) The inefficiency of local mobile markets  B) A local mobile firm’s experience of SIM production  C) The competitive nature of mobile banking  D) Lack of government initiative in SIM production  E) The structure of the mobile market in Bangladesh    04. ‘Testimony’ in the passage implies :   A) hypothesis B) test case  C) evidence D) glamour E) denial    05. ‘Plant’ in the passage refers to :    A) a place in the ground B) something inserted  C) a perennial product D) an industrial  E) a large estate for crops    06. Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to ‘proviso’  A) sanction B) substitute  C) directive D) supply E) stipulation    07. Antonym of ‘dogma’ is :  A) doctrine B) principle  C) tenet D) unbelief E) rule    08. Synonym of ‘apex’ is :  A) base B) zenith  C) bottom D) low E) floor    09. ‘To smell a rat’ means  A) to smell a bad smell B) to suspect a trick or deceit  C) to misunderstand D) to have dirty ways E) to be bothersome  10. Antonym of ‘tedious’ is :  A) boring B) monotonous  C) tiresome D) refreshing E) dull    11. ‘Out and out’ means  A) not at all B) someone from outside  C) to get out D) to be last E) thoroughly    12. ‘Pediatric’ relates to the treatment of :  A) adults B) women  C) old people D) children E) men   Identify one of the underlined words or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct:    13.A)  Joseph’s stroy is B)  a clinical C) portrayal of D)  man as an animal trapped  E) by the fear and hunger.    Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition(s) / word (s) [questions 14 – 19]   14. The doctor suggested that the patient _____ weight.  A) should lose B) would lose  C) loss D)  lose E) lost    15. Our friends will _______ for two nights.  A) put us up B) put us in  C) provide us in D) provide us up E) provide after    16. The ozone in the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere is beneficial, ______ animal and plant life from dangerous ultraviolet radiation.   A) withdrawing B) thwarting  C) displacing D) reflecting E)  protecting   17. Once the audience began to applaud and laugh at his jokes, Monem felt more ______. A) professional B) ambiguous  C) uncertain D) relaxed E) uncomfortable    18. We drove _____ the river for an hour _____ turned north before we reached it .  A) to , and B) back , when  C) towards , but D) in , to E) on , so    19. There is ______ in one of your front  teeth.  A) a filing B) a cavity  C) decay D) food E) growth    20. Which one is the correct spelling?  A) scaning B) stoped  C) dyeing D) recommend E) buget    21. Which of the following pairs expresses relationship different from the rest in terms of their parts of speech?  A) convince – convincing B) persuade – persuasive  C) vary – various D) economise – economie E) fame – famous    22. Synonym of ‘paradox’ is :  A) exaggeration B) hyperbole  C) contradiction D) invective E) poetic device    Choose the correct sentence (questions 23 -25)  23. A) If I found a bag in the street, I will take it to the police.        B) If I found a bag in the street, I would take it to the police.        C) If I found a bag in the street, I took it to the police.        D) If I found a bag in the street, I’ll be taking it to the police.        E) If I found a bag in the street, I have taken it to the police.    24. A) He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said, No, I don’t know.        B) He used the phrase “you know” so often that I finally said, No, I don’t know.        C) He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said, “No, I don’t know”        D) He used the phrase “you know” so often that I finally said, “No, I don’t know”.        E) He used the phrase “you know” so often that I finally said, “No, I don’t know”.    25.A) Why you have done this?       B) Why did you have done this?       C) Why have you done this?       D) Why you had done this?       E) Why did you done this?      ANSWER ANSWERS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 D C B C D E D B B D E D E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D A E D A B C D C B D C

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2011 - 2012 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit (2011–12) – English Questions English Read the following passage carefully and then answer (questions 1 – 5)  Oil markets are full of uncertainty. Asian demand is booming and doubts abound over the ability of supply to match the world’s appetite. What goes for crude oil also applies to the stuff squeezed out of vegetable matter.  The price of frying food and cooking has rarely been higher. Over past decade the price of vegetable oils has increased substantially. Like other commodities, prices hit records in 2008. The subsequent slmp is now forgotten: prices are back close to the peaks. Increasing demand and supply problems indicate that prices will not go down in the near future.  01. This passage is mainly about rising prices and   A) oil markets B) the world economy  C) vegetable oils D) asian markets  E) demand and supply problems  02. The passage suggests that-  A) crude oil prices are rising while vegetable oil prices are falling  B) both crude oil and vegetable oil prices are rising  C) both crude oil and vegetable oil prices are falling  D) Crude oil prices are falling while vegetable oil prices are rising  E) prices of crude oil and vegetable oils are going to stay the same in the future.  03. The antonym of ‘booming’ is –  A) explosive     B) peaking  C) Slimming     D) shrinking   E) growing  04. ‘Substantially’ in line 5 is –  A) an adjective    B) an adverb  C) a noun             D) a gerund E) a participle  05. A synonym of ‘subsequent’ is –  A) antecedent       B) recent  C) consequent      D) current   E) existent  Choose the correct options  06. The government has extended a warm welcome _____ the visiting delegation.  A) to            B) for  C) with        D) among E) through  07. Identify the incorrect spelling-  A) contamination       B) conjunction  C) connection            D) commotion   E) conotation  08. Choose the correct verb from: Marine biologists are concerned about the effects of untreated sewage that____ into costal water.  A) flow              B) flows  C) is flowing    D) flowed   E) flown  09. To markdown price is to –  A) make them remarkable      B) reduce them  C) deemphasize them             D) make them outstanding E) depress them  10. Choose the correct word for the following sentence: The teacher _____ student evaluations were the highest won an award.  A) which         B) whose  C) whom        D) who   E) whosoever  11. The opposite of ‘inflation’ is –  A) strangulation      B) stagflation  C) depression         D) deflation   E) expansion  12. Choose the correct verb form : “Central bankers _____ themselves ready to tackle the problems likely to be caused by falling share markets. “   A) had shown               B) having shown  C) have had shown     D) has shown E) have shown  13. A mediator is –  A) a thoughtful person  B) a middle man  C) someone inclined to meditation  D) a media expert  E) a settler of disputes  14. Fill in the blanks-  ______ Bangladesh has many new growth sectors, foreign investors are coming here in great numbers.  A) Why                     B) As a result  C) On account of    D) Ever since   E) Because  15. The word ‘Gravity’ is  A) a noun              B) an adverb  C) an adjective    D) a verb   E) a gerund  Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition (question 16 – 17)   16. The boy looked ____ his sick pet bird.  A) Up          B) Over  C) Into        D) On   E) After  17. You can have no excuse ______ behaving rudely.  A) of         B) for  C) at         D) on   E) with  18. Which is an adequate translation of “চক চক করলেই সোনা হয় না” –  A) All that glitters is not gold  B) Shining does not make a metal gold  C) Glittering is not alone for gold  D) All that is glittering is not being gold  E) Glitters are not gold  Pick the option that best completes the sentence (question 19 – 20)   19. The cyclist ______ he crossed the main street.  A) Looked with caution after  B) Had looked cautiously  C) was looked cautious when  D) looks cautious when  E) had looked cautiously when  20. Neither Jane nor her brothers _____ a consent form for tomorrow’s field trip.  A) need               B) needs  C) is needing     D) has need E) are needing  21. Select the lettered pair that best express a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair : EXPIATE : GUILT  A) canvass : support B) adorn : appearance  C) testify : conviction   D) correct : error   E) preach : conversion  Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the keyword in italics (questions 22 – 23)  22. The bank charges an exorbitant rate of interest.  A) marvellous         B) excessive  C) moderate           D) increasing E) fair  23. It was an indiscreet action on their part.  A) unfair             B) secret  C) dishonest      D) imprudent   E) hasty  24. Fill in the blanks with appropriate choice.  The government is considering _____ a new international airport.  A) to build                B) building  C) to have built       D) for building   E) that build  25. Choose the correct sentence.  A) We have many works to do in summer  B) We have much works to do in the  summer  C) We have a lot of work to do in summer  D) We have a lot of works to do n summer   E) We have a lot of works to do in the summer      ANSWER ANSWERS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 A B D B C A E C B B D E E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25   D A E B A B A D B D B C

Digital Literacy Digital literacy refers to the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies. In today's increasingly digital world, it encompasses a variety of skills, including the ability to use software applications, understand online safety and privacy, and engage with digital content responsibly. Digital literacy is essential not only for personal and professional development but also for active participation in society. As technology continues to evolve, fostering digital literacy among individuals of all ages is crucial for empowering them to communicate, collaborate, and innovate in a digital environment. Digital Literacy Digital literacy is the ability to use digital tools—like computers, tablets, and smartphones—comfortably and safely. A person with digital literacy can turn on a device, open programs or apps, and move through menus without feeling lost. They know how to connect to Wi-Fi, type on a keyboard or touchscreen, and save or find files when they need them. They can also search the internet for facts, pictures, or videos, and they understand which websites are trustworthy and which ones might be false or risky. Digital literacy also means knowing how to communicate online. For example, a digitally literate student can write an email to a teacher, join a video class, and upload homework to a learning site. A worker can create a simple document, share it with teammates, and meet on a video call. Families can chat by text, share photos, or make free video calls with relatives who live far away. Safety is another important part of digital literacy. A knowledgeable user creates strong passwords and does not share them with others. They avoid clicking on strange links or downloading unknown files that could carry viruses. They also understand privacy settings on social media so that personal information stays protected. Today, many everyday tasks are done online—paying bills, booking tickets, reading news, or even seeing a doctor through telemedicine. If someone does not have basic digital skills, these tasks become difficult. That is why governments, schools, and community centers now teach digital literacy classes. By learning these simple skills, people of all ages can study better, work faster, stay informed, and connect with the world around them. Digital Literacy ( ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতা ) Digital literacy is the ability to use computers, tablets, and smartphones comfortably and safely. ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতা হল কম্পিউটার, ট্যাবলেট ও স্মার্টফোন স্বচ্ছন্দে ও নিরাপদে ব্যবহার করার দক্ষতা। A digitally-literate person can turn on a device, open apps, and move through menus without feeling lost. একজন ডিজিটাল দক্ষ ব্যক্তি সহজেই ডিভাইস চালু করতে, অ্যাপ খুলতে ও মেনুতে ঘুরে বেড়াতে পারেন, বিভ্রান্ত হন না। They know how to connect to Wi-Fi, type on a keyboard or touchscreen, and save or find files when needed. তিনি ওয়াই-ফাই-তে যুক্ত হতে, কিবোর্ড বা টাচস্ক্রিনে টাইপ করতে, আর প্রয়োজনে ফাইল সেভ বা খুঁজে পেতে জানেন। Searching the internet for facts, pictures, or videos is another key skill they possess. ইন্টারনেটে তথ্য, ছবি বা ভিডিও খোঁজা তাঁদের আরেকটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ দক্ষতা। They also learn to judge which websites are trustworthy and which might be false or risky. তিনি জানতে শেখেন কোন ওয়েবসাইট বিশ্বাসযোগ্য আর কোনটি মিথ্যা বা ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ হতে পারে। Digital literacy includes clear online communication, such as writing emails and joining video meetings. ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতার মধ্যে স্পষ্ট অনলাইন যোগাযোগও থাকে, যেমন ই-মেইল লেখা ও ভিডিও মিটিং-এ যোগ দেওয়া। Students upload homework, while workers share documents and collaborate online. শিক্ষার্থীরা হোমওয়ার্ক আপলোড করে, আর কর্মীরা অনলাইনে নথি শেয়ার করে ও একসঙ্গে কাজ করে। Families stay close by texting, sharing photos, and making free video calls to relatives far away. পরিবারগুলো টেক্সট, ছবি শেয়ার ও বিনামূল্যের ভিডিও কলের মাধ্যমে দূরের আত্মীয়দের সঙ্গেও ঘনিষ্ঠ থাকে। Safety is vital: strong passwords, careful clicking, and private social-media settings protect users. নিরাপত্তা অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ: শক্ত পাসওয়ার্ড, সতর্ক ক্লিক এবং ব্যক্তিগত সোশ্যাল-মিডিয়া সেটিংস ব্যবহারকারীদের রক্ষা করে। Without these habits, viruses or scammers can steal information or money. এসব অভ্যাস না থাকলে ভাইরাস বা প্রতারকেরা তথ্য কিংবা অর্থ চুরি করতে পারে। Today we pay bills, book tickets, read news, and even meet doctors online, so digital skills are essential. আজ আমরা অনলাইনে বিল দিই, টিকিট কাটি, খবর পড়ি, এমনকি চিকিৎসকের সঙ্গেও দেখা করি, তাই ডিজিটাল দক্ষতা অপরিহার্য। Schools, libraries, and community centers now run training classes to help everyone learn these basics. স্কুল, গ্রন্থাগার ও কমিউনিটি সেন্টারগুলো এখন সবার জন্য এই মৌলিক বিষয় শেখানোর কোর্স চালায়। When people of all ages gain digital literacy, they study better, work faster, and feel more connected to the world. সব বয়সের মানুষ ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতা অর্জন করলে তারা ভালোভাবে পড়াশোনা করে, দ্রুত কাজ করে এবং বিশ্বভরের সঙ্গে বেশি যুক্ত অনুভব করে। In short, digital literacy is as important today as reading and writing were in the past. সংক্ষেপে, আজকের দিনে ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতা ঠিক ততটাই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যতটা অতীতে পড়া-লেখা ছিল।

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2020 - 2021Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU C Unit (2020–21) – English Questions (1–12) She likes _____ long emails. a) writes  b) writing  c) write  d) wrote We ____ not hurry, we have got plenty of time. a) may  b) need  c) would  d) do Choose the correct sentence: a) The more you read, less you understand. b) More you read, less you understand. c) The more you read, the less you understand. d) More you read, the less you understand. Sumon is not here, he is out ____ his uncle. a) visited  b) is visiting  c) visiting  d) visits I wish I ____ a child again. a) am  b) were  c) was  d) be He is intimidated by his boss. a) frightened  b) promoted  c) disliked  d) encouraged FANS : GALLERIES :: ____ : ____ a) Teams : Goalposts b) Referee : Decision c) Audience : Seats d) Tickets : Counters Which word is wrongly spelt? a) Deceive  b) Receive  c) Recede  d) Reciept The gift was wrapped ___ blue paper. a) by  b) around  c) of  d) in I will take my driving test ____ a week. a) in  b) about  c) for  d) on What is the right synonym of ‘Hostile’? a) Flexible  b) Unfriendly  c) Happy  d) Indifferent The patient’s blood pressure was _______. a) so high to ignore b) much higher to ignore c) too high to ignore d) more high to ignore ANSWER Answers & Explanations b) writing After verbs like "like," use gerund (-ing). Example: She enjoys writing emails . b) need "Need not" indicates no necessity. Example: We need not hurry . c) The more you read, the less you understand. Correct structure: "The more..., the less..."  (comparative parallelism). c) visiting Present participle after "is" (reduced continuous tense). Example: He is visiting his uncle . b) were Subjunctive mood for unreal/hypothetical situations. Example: I wish I were rich . a) frightened "Intimidated" means made to feel fear. Example: She felt intimidated by the exam . c) Audience : Seats Fans sit in galleries; audiences sit in seats (logical pairing). d) Reciept Correct spelling: Receipt  (remember "I before E except after C"). d) in Use "in" for materials. Example: wrapped in foil . a) in "In a week" refers to future time. Example: She’ll return in two days . b) Unfriendly Synonym of "hostile" (showing opposition/aggression). c) too high to ignore "Too + adj. + to"  implies impossibility. Example: It’s too cold to swim .

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2021 - 2022 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU – C Unit (2021–22) Questions Choose the correct preposition (Questions 1–2): 1. He was angry ___ me for no reason. a) for b) over c) with d) upon 2. I bumped ___ one of my school friends at Shahbag yesterday. a) to b) with c) at into d) into Fill in the blanks with appropriate words (Questions 3–5): 3. The car broke down and we ____ get a taxi. a) are to b) had to c) have to d) need to 4. I found the movie completely _____. a) engrossed b) engross c) to engross d) engrossing 5. When the guests arrived, they ____ lunch. a) had b) have had c) were having d) have 6. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘To call it a day’? a) Stop working on something b) Work hard for something c) Start working on something d) Restart working on something 7. It is high time we ____ home. a) return b) had returned c) returned d) had been returned 8. Choose the pair that expresses a relationship similar to: SCISSORS : BARBER a) Wagon : Farmer b) Color : Painter c) Cloth : Tailor d) Saw : Carpenter 9. The synonym of ‘Intrepid’ is _____. a) fearless b) coward c) indifferent d) unmindful 10. Which underlined word is an adverb? a) This house is fine. b) The shirt suits me fine. c) He had to pay a fine for being late. d) The company was fined Taka ten thousand. 11. Find the correctly spelt word. a) accomadate b) acomodate c) accommodate d) acommodate 12. Identify the correct sentence. a) One of my friends is a lawyer. b) One of my friends are a lawyer. c) One of my friend is a lawyer. d) One of my friends are lawyers. ANSWER Answers and Explanations 1. Answer: c) with “Angry with” is used when referring to people or animals. Example: He was angry with  me for no reason. 2. Answer: d) into “Bump into” means to meet someone unexpectedly. Example: I bumped into  a friend at Shahbag yesterday. 3. Answer: b) had to Past obligation is expressed using “had to.” The car broke down, and we had to  get a taxi. 4. Answer: d) engrossing “Engrossing” is the correct adjective for something that captures your attention. I found the movie completely engrossing . 5. Answer: c) were having When two past actions overlap, use past continuous with past simple. When the guests arrived, they were having  lunch. 6. Answer: a) Stop working on something “To call it a day” means to stop working. Let’s call it a day ; we’ve done enough. 7. Answer: c) returned “It is high time” is followed by a verb in the past simple form. It is high time we returned  home. 8. Answer: d) Saw : Carpenter A carpenter uses a saw just as a barber uses scissors. Tool : User relationship. 9. Answer: a) fearless “Intrepid” means brave or fearless. Synonym: fearless 10. Answer: b) The shirt suits me fine. “Fine” here describes how  it suits (adverb). Adverb answers “how” something is done. 11. Answer: c) accommodate Correct spelling of the word meaning “to provide lodging or adjust.” 12. Answer: a) One of my friends is a lawyer. “One of” is followed by plural noun + singular verb. One of my friends is  a lawyer.

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2019 - 2020 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English    Fill in the blanks with appropriate  words (Questions 13 – 15)    13. Even as a child, sleep ____ sumana. A) liked C) eluded C) disturbed D) loved    14. I am looking forward to ____ you.  A) seeing B) see  C) saw D) sees    15. The tall gentleman ____ by the door is the bank manager. A) who standing B) is standing C) stands D) standing    Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions (questions 16-17)    16.  The building is made ____ bricks. A) with B) of C) on D) from   17. The bullet Train travels ____ 200 miles an hour .     A) for B) in C) at D) off 18. The expression ‘distinctive qualities’ means those qualities of  person which – A) Are the same as those of others B) Make him/her different from others C) Emphasise honesty in his/her D) Depend on his/her instincts 19. Which is a synonym of the word ‘incredible’? A) impervious B) probable C) unspectacular D) inconceivable    20. Choose the closest opposite meaning. She is indeed human? A) universal B) devilish C) divine D) terrestrial 21. Find the misspelt word: A) conceive B) receive C) belief D) perceive 22. The word ‘paradigm’ means: A) proof B) parallel C) advice D) example 23. Salman is one of the richest persons in the town. What does the sentence imply? A) No other man is as rich as Salman in this town B) No one in this town is rich C) Very few persons in  the town are as rich as Salman D) Salman is very rich but others are also rich    24. Choose the correct sentence: A) Who belongs to the book? B) Whom does the book belong? C) To who the book belongs? D) Who does the belongs to ?  Answers             ANSWER 13  14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 B A D B C B D C D D C D

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - C (Ga) Unit Admission Question 2022 - 2023 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation DU – C Unit (2022–23) Exam Date: May 13, 2023 Questions 1. It is okay to have your eggs ___ one basket as long as you control what happens ___ that basket. a) under, in b) in, to c) inside, at d) on, into 2. It is how you deal with failure that ____ how you achieve success. a) determines b) have determined c) determined d) determining 3. We ____ enough time now if you hadn’t preferred to take the longer route. a) would have b) would have had c) had had d) would be having 4. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘storm in a teacup’? a) A burning issue about the country b) Great excitement about something trivial c) A local issue of immense significance d) Lack of excitement about something non-controversial 5. Where is ___ source of ___ Nile? a) the, the b) a, a c) a, the d) the, a 6. That’s the gentleman ____ I spoke about the job. a) whom b) to who c) of whom d) to whom 7. Three-fourths of the earth’s surface ______. a) are covered by water b) is covered by water c) covers the water d) covering by water 8. The doctor suggested that the patient ____ weight. a) should losing b) loss c) lose d) would lost 9. Gopal is walking ____ the road ____ Sunday. a) on, on b) across, on c) in, in d) on, at 10. Which one of the following words has been wrongly spelled? a) nauseous b) sentimental c) liquefy d) meniscule 11. Choose the correct synonym of ‘indifferent’. a) similar b) contrasting c) apathetic d) concerning 12. Choose the correct antonym of the word ‘notable’. a) insignificant b) remarkable c) illustrious d) impartial   ANSWER Answers and Explanations 1. Answer: b) in, to “In” fits naturally with “basket” (not always fully enclosed). “Happens to” means something affects something else. Example: What has happened to  my pen? 2. Answer: a) determines Present indefinite tense is used for general truths or eternal statements. It is how you deal with failure that determines  success. 3. Answer: b) would have had This is a third conditional  sentence. Structure: would have + past participle + if + past perfect.Example: We would have had  enough time if you hadn’t taken the longer route. 4. Answer: b) Great excitement about something trivial “Storm in a teacup” means a big fuss over something minor. Example: His anger was just a storm in a teacup . 5. Answer: a) the, the “The” is used before specific known nouns and geographic features like rivers. Correct: The  source of the  Nile. 6. Answer: d) to whom “Whom” is the object of the preposition “to”. I spoke to him  → to whom. 7. Answer: b) is covered by water “Three-fourths” followed by an uncountable noun (surface) is singular. Three-fourths of the earth’s surface is  covered. 8. Answer: c) lose Subjunctive mood after “suggested” → base form of verb. The doctor suggested that the patient lose  weight. 9. Answer: a) on, on “On the road” (not obstructing) and “on Sunday” (specific day). Gopal is walking on  the road on  Sunday. 10. Answer: d) meniscule Incorrect spelling. Correct spelling: minuscule . 11. Answer: c) apathetic “Indifferent” means emotionally detached or uninterested. Synonym: apathetic 12. Answer: a) insignificant “Notable” means significant or worth noticing. Antonym: insignificant

বাংলাদেশী ওয়েবসাইট ইনডেক্স অনলাইন সংবাদপত্র ২৪×৭ বিডি নিউজ ২৪ বাংলা নিউজ ২৪ বার্তা ২৪ বিডি ২৪ লাইভ খবর ২৪ বাংলা টাইমস ২৪ ষ্টেট নিউজ বিডি ঢাকা পোষ্ট ২৪ রিয়েল টাইম নিউজ নেটওয়ার্ক দৈনিক পত্রিকা - বাংলা প্রথম আলো মানবজমিন আমার দেশ সমকাল যুগান্তর কালের কন্ঠ নয়া দিগন্ত আমাদের সময় জনকন্ঠ বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন ভোরের কাগজ সকালের খবর যায়যায় দিন দৈনিক পত্রিকা  - ইংরেজি The Daily Star The Financial Express Daily Sun New Age The Independent Bangladesh Info The New Nation The Editor Bangladesh News ই-পেপার  কাগজে যেমন ওয়েবেও তেমন প্রথম আলো যুগান্তর কালের কন্ঠ সকালের খবর জনকন্ঠ আঞ্চলিক পত্রিকা কুমিল্লার কাগজ দিনাজপুর নিউজ দৈনিক পূর্বাঞ্চল গোলাপগঞ্জ নিউজ নোয়াখালী ওয়েব কক্সবাজার নিউজ সিলেট নিউজ ২৪ জামালপুর সময় সাপ্তাহিক/ মাসিক পত্রিকা ও ম্যাগাজিন কম্পিউটার জগৎ কালি ও কলম সাপ্তাহিক আজকাল বিনোদন বিডি ট্রাভেল অন ২৪ স্বাস্থ্য বাংলা কম্পিউটার বার্তা ক্যারিয়ার ইনটেলিজেন্স বাংলা ভাষায় বিদেশি পত্রিকা বিবিসি বাংলা আনন্দবাজার পত্রিকা DW World বাংলা - জার্মান NHK World বাংলা - জাপান ভয়েস অফ আমেরিকা রেডিও চায়না রেডিও রাশিয়া ইরান বাংলা রেডিও প্রবাসী বাঙালীদের দ্বারা প্রকাশিত পত্রিকা ইউকে বিডি নিউজ দেশে বিদেশে প্রবাসে প্রতিদিন নিউজ বাংলা   বাংলা কমিউনিটি ব্লগ বাঁধ ভাঙ্গার আওয়াজ প্রথম আলো ব্লগ বিডিনিউজ২৪ বাংলা ব্লগ আমার ব্লগ সোনার বাংলাদেশ ব্লগ চতুর্মাত্রিক সচলায়তন আমার বর্ণমালা ক্যাডেট কলেজ ব্লগ নাগরিক ব্লগ প্রয়োজনীয় বাংলা বই , সফটওয়্যার ও ওয়েব সাইট  প্রযুক্তি বিষয়ক ব্লগ টেকটিউনস টিউনার পেইজ বিজ্ঞানী বিজ্ঞানী ও প্রযুক্তি কম্পিউটার ও ইলেক্ট্রনিক্স টেকটুইটস বিডি রঙ টিউটোরিয়াল বিডি অনলাইন সাপোর্ট বিডিটিউটোরিয়াল ২৪ ব্লগদেশ প্রয়োজনীয় বাংলা বই , সফটওয়্যার ও ওয়েব সাইট  জিন্নাত উল হাসান পিসি হেলপলাইন বিডি সমকাল দর্পন আত্রাই নদীর পাড়ে টেকস্পেস সোশ্যাল নিউজ বিডি Techkotha Saimoom   Sobkichu   Pchelpline24 Somachar   bdrong   Techbangla Technewsbd   সাহিত্য বিষয়ক ব্লগ অণুকাব্য শৈলী বাংলা কবিতা বাংলার কবি পূর্বাভাস শব্দনীড় লোটাকম্বল বকলম   কৃষি বিষয়ক ব্লগ কৃষি ব্লগ এগ্রো বাংলা ডট কম মাটির কথা কৃষি তথ্য সার্ভিস স্বাস্থ্য ও চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক ব্লগ স্বাস্থ্য বাংলা আমারদেশ - স্বাস্থ্যকথা বাংলা হেলথ ই-হেলথ ২৪ মনোজগৎ প্রয়োজনীয় বাংলা বই স্বাস্থ্যকথা ডেইলি হেল্থ বিডি স্বাস্থ্য ব্লগ ভ্রমন বিষয়ক ব্লগ বাংলা ট্রাভেল ভ্রমন ব্লগ রান্না বিষয়ক ব্লগ আমারদেশ রেসিপি বাংলা রেসিপি ভূলু'স রেসিপি কোলকাতার রান্না বাংলাদেশী রেসিপি বাংলা ফোরাম প্রজন্ম ফোরাম আইটেক বাংলা আমাদের প্রযুক্তি রংমহল বাংলা বই , সফটওয়্যার ও ওয়েব সাইট  বাংলাকর্ড ত্রিভুভ নেটওয়ার্ক যৌবনযাত্রা ফোরাম দেশ ফোরাম লাইফ স্টাইল বিষয়ক ব্লগ ফিটনেস বাংলাদেশ বাংলা লাইফ স্টাইল বাংলা ফ্যাশন Fashion Bangla দেশী চাকরীর সাইট অল জবসবিডি ডটকম এইম ইন লাইফ ক্যারিয়ারজেট ডটকম গ্রামীন সাইবারনেট লিমিটেড চাকরী ডটকম জব ডটকম জবভ্যান্ডার ডটকম জবস এব্রড ডটকম জবস এ১ ডটকম জবস বাংলাদেশ ডটকম জবসবিডি ডটকম জীবিকা ডটকম দেশীজব ডটকম প্রথম আলো জবস বিডিজব ইনফো ডটকম বিডিহটজবস ডটকম বেস্ট সল্যুশনবিডি ডটকম স্পন্দন আইটি বাংলা ই-বুক ফ্রি বাংলা বুকস আমার বই বাংলা কিতাব ইবুক বিডি অল বিডি বুকস বিডি বুকস ২৪ বাংলা বই রাসাল মুর্ছনা বই মেলা প্রজেক্ট বর্ণমালা প্রিয় বই ইসলামী বই গ্রন্থমেলা তিন গোয়েন্দা দেশী বই বাংলা গ্রন্থাগার -ভারত বাংলা সাহিত্য বাংলা/ইংরেজি বই কম্পিউটার ও প্রযুক্তি বিষয়ক বই কম্পিউটার শেখার বই-১ কম্পিউটার শেখার বই-২ কম্পিউটার শেখার বই-৩ কম্পিউটার শেখার বই-৪ ফ্রী মেডিকেল বই ডাউনলোড প্রয়োজনীয় বাংলা বই , সফটওয়্যার ও ওয়েব সাইট  অনলাইন ডিকশনারি বেঙ্গলী টু ইংলিশ ডিকনারি ইংলিশ টু বাংলা ডিকশনারি বাংলা অভিধান বাংলা ডিকশনারি অক্সফোর্ড ডিকশনারি গুগল অনুবাদক ওয়েব সাইট   কোরআন শরীফ কুরআন ফ্ল্যাশ কুরআন বাংলা কুরআন শরীফ কুরআনুল করীম কুরআনের আলো বাংলা কুরআন অনলাইন বাংলায় পবিত্র কুরান - কুরান টুডে পবিত্র কুরান তেলাওয়াত আমাদের পবিত্র কুরান হাদিস শরীফ বাংলা হাদিস হাদিস শরীফ হাদীস শরীফ বোখারী শরীফ মুসলিম শরীফ আবু দাউদ শরীফ ইবনে মাজাহ শরীফ নাসাঈ শরীফ ইসলামিক ব্লগ সত্যের পথ সরলপথ আলোর ভুবন ইসলামিক বাংলা ব্লগ ইসলামিক ই-বুক বাংলা কিতাব ইসলাম, নামাজ ও তাসাউফ শিক্ষা ইসলমী বই প্রয়োজনীয় বাংলা বই , সফটওয়্যার ও ওয়েব সাইট  ইসলামিক পত্রিকা মাসিক আল তাহরীক মাসিক আল কাউসার মাসিক আল হুদা ইসলামিক প্রতিষ্ঠান বাংলাদেশ হজ্জ্ব ব্যবস্থাপনা পোর্টাল ইসলামিক ফাউন্ডেশন বাংলাদেশ ছারছিনা দরবার শরীফ ইসলামী ওয়েবসাইট আল ইসলাম আল ঈমান ইসলাম ইসলাম হাউজ ইসলামধর্ম ইসলামিক বাংলা ইসলামী বাংলাদেশ জামাল শাকের বাংলায় ইসলাম সহীহ ইসলামিক পোর্টাল   বাংলা মিউজিক ডাউনলোড মিউজিক ডট কম ডট বিডি গানের বাংলা মিউজিক জলসা মাইটিউনবিডি দরিদ্র ডট কম গানের দেশ বাংলা সুর আমাদের গান বৈশাখ বাংলা এমপিথ্রি’স আল্টিমেট বাংলা প্রতিচ্ছবি বাংলা মিউজিক বাংলা মিউজিক ট্র্যাক ফিউশনবিডি কবিতা ও গান আমাদের জোন বাংলা ও বাঙালী পাগলা মিউজিক ডট কম এইমরাজ ডট কম আমাদের গান ডট কম মাই বাংলা মিউজিক ডট কম মুর্ছনা ডট কম ছংস বাংলা ডট কম সুরের ভূবনে ডট কম বাঙ্গালী মিউজিক অনলাইন ডট কম বাংলা সং ডট এভারগ্রীণ বাংলা ডট কম বাংলা মিউঝিক ডট কম বাংলা মিউজিক স্টোর ডট কম বাংলা মিউজিক ডট কম   প্রয়োজনীয়  , সফটওয়্যার ও ওয়েব সাইট বাংলা সুর ডট কম বাংলা মিউজিক হাব ডট কম বাংলা মিউজিক ট্রেক ডট কম বাংলা এমপিথ্রিস ডট কম বিডি মিউজিক বক্স ডট কম বিডি এমপিথ্রি ডট কম বিডি-গান ডট কম বাংলা নাটক ডাউনলোড আমার সোনার বাংলা ডট কম আমার নাটক ডট কম আমাদের জোন ডট কম ওয়েব-বাংলা ডট কম ফ্রি ডট কম ডট বিডি ড্রামা সিরিয়ালস ডট কম সামস মিউজিক জোন ডট কম নাটকস ডট কম নাটক টিউব ডট কম নাটক মিউজিক ডট কম দেশী কথা ডট কম দেশী পোর্টাল ডট কম ডট বিডি দেশী পোর্টাল ডট কম ডট বিডি জাগো দ্যা মুভি ডট কম বোকাছ ডট কম বাঙ্গালী গুরু ডট কম   প্রয়োজনীয় ওয়েব সাইট বাঙ্গালী আড্ডা ডট কম বাংলা লাইভ ডট কম বাংলাদেশী নাটক ডট কম বাংলা নাটক ডাওনলোড ডট কম বিডি-নাটক ডট কম বিডি বাংলা ডট অর্গ হিন্দি মিউজিক ডাউনলোড Songs Dot Pk Funmaza 123 Musiq Indian Melody Masti 4 India ইংলিশ মিউজিক ডাউনলোড Mp3 Fusion Mp3 Dimension Music Aol Max Albums মন্ত্রণালয় বিষয়ক ওয়েবসাইটের তালিকা প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয় আইন, বিচার ও সংসদ বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় সংস্থাপন মন্ত্রণালয় কৃষি মন্ত্রণালয় খাদ্য ও দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা মন্ত্রণালয় ডাক ও টেলিযোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয় পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় শ্রম ও কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয় বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয় গৃহায়ন ও গণপূর্ত মন্ত্রণালয় বেসামরিক বিমান পরিবহন ও পর্যটন মন্ত্রণালয় ভূমি মন্ত্রণালয় মহিলা ও শিশু বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় মৎস্য ও পশুসম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয় যুব ও ক্রীড়া মন্ত্রণালয় যোগাযোগ মন্ত্রণালয় শিল্প মন্ত্রণালয় শিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় প্রাথমিক ও গণশিক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় বিজ্ঞান এবং তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি মন্ত্রণালয় সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় স্বাস্থ্য ও পরিবার কল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয় স্থানীয় সরকার বিভাগ পল্লী উন্নয়ন ও সমবায় বিভাগ মুক্তিযুদ্ধ বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় প্রবাসী কল্যাণ ও বৈদেশিক কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয় পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রাম বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় সমাজ কল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয় নৌ -পরিবহন মন্ত্রণালয় পরিবেশ ও বন মন্ত্রণালয় ধর্ম বিষয়ক মন্ত্রণালয় তথ্য মন্ত্রণালয় বস্ত্র ও পাট মন্ত্রণালয় পানি সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয় বিভাগ মন্ত্রিপরিষদ বিভাগ অর্থ বিভাগ অর্থনৈতিক সম্পর্ক বিভাগ খাদ্য বিভাগ দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ বিভাগ পরিসংখ্যান বিভাগ বিদ্যুৎ বিভাগ সশস্ত্র বাহিনী বিভাগ খাদ্য বিভাগ বাংলাদেশ পুলিশ র‌্যাপিড এ্যাকশন ব্যাটালিয়ন কমিশন বাংলাদেশ আইন কমিশন বাংলাদেশ জুডিসিয়াল সার্ভিস কমিশন তথ্য কমিশন বাংলাদেশ নির্বাচন কমিশন বাংলাদেশ সরকারি কর্ম কমিশন বাংলাদেশ ট্যারিফ কমিশন বাংলাদেশ এনার্জি রেগুলেটরি কমিশন অধিদপ্তর কৃষি সম্প্রসারণ অধিদপ্তর আমদানি ও রপ্তানি নিয়ন্ত্রণ অধিদপ্তর স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর নগর উন্নয়ন অধিদপ্তর বোর্ড জাতীয় রাজস্ব বোর্ড বাংলাদেশ পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড বিনিয়োগ বোর্ড বাংলাদেশ পল্লী উন্নয়ন বোর্ড হাসপাতাল ও ক্লিনিক ইউনাইটেড হাসপাতাল এ্যাপোলো হাসপাতাল ঢাকা স্কায়ার হাসপাতাল আহসানিয়া মিশন ক্যান্সার হাসপাতাল সেন্টাল হাসপাতাল ঢাকা কমিউনিটি হাসপাতাল আই.সি.ডি.ডি.আর.বি. ইবনে সিনাহ ট্রাষ্ট ইব্রাহিম কার্ডিয়াক হাসপাতাল ল্যাব এইড গ্রুপ শমরিতা হাসপাতাল বি.এস.এম.এম.ইউ বাংলাদেশ আই হাসপাতাল বাংলাদেশ মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতাল ইসলামিয়া আই হাসপাতাল লায়ন আই হাসপাতাল বিডি হেলথলাইন - হাসপাতাল ডাক্তার এম.বি.বি.এস. ডাক্তার ডাক্তারস বিডি আমার ডাক্তার বিডি হেলথলাইন - ডাক্তার এমবুলেন্স বিডি হেলথলাইন - এমবুলেন্স বিডি ট্রান্সপোর্ট - এমবুলেন্স ব্লাড ব্যাংক বাধন বিডি হেলথলাইন - ব্লাড ব্যাংক আমার ডাক্তার - ব্লাড ব্যাংক ঐষুধের দোকান ২৪/৭ আমার ডাক্তার - ফার্মেসি বিডি হেলথলাইন - ফার্মেসি ডায়াগোনষ্টিক সেন্টার কসমেটিক সার্জারি লেজার মেডিকেল সেন্টার ইজি ডিএনএ বিডি লেজার ট্রিট বিডি হেলথলাইন - ডায়াগোনষ্টিক সেন্টার হার্বাল চিকিৎসা হামদার্দ বাংলাদেশ মডার্ন হারবাল গ্রুপ স্বাস্থ্য ও চিকিৎসা বিষয়ক ব্লগ স্বাস্থ্য বাংলা আমারদেশ - স্বাস্থ্যকথা বাংলা হেলথ ই-হেলথ ২৪ মনোজগৎ আমার হেল্থ স্বাস্থ্যকথা ডেইলি হেল্থ বিডি স্বাস্থ্য ব্লগ দ্যা প্রেসকিপশন শ্রেণীবদ্ধ বিজ্ঞাপন ক্লিক বিডি সেল বাজার ডিসকাউন্ট আফার হৈচৈ আফার আজকের ডিয়েল এখনই ডট কম প্রতিদিনের দরদাম বিডি স্টল স্টার টেক বিডি অনলাইন পেমেন্ট ক্লিক কার্ড পে পয়েন্ট ইকমার্স ওয়েবসাইট বাংলাদেশ ব্রান্ড আমার দেশ ই-শপ একুশে Source: https://tanbircox.blogspot.com/2012/05/website-index.html

Paragraph Writing Digital Addiction Digital addiction means using phones, tablets, computers, or video games too much. Many children and adults spend many hours looking at screens every day. They play games, watch videos, or scroll through social media. This can be fun, but doing it too much can be a problem. People may stop talking with their family or going outside to play. Their eyes can hurt, and they may feel tired or sad. They might not sleep well or finish their homework. Some children even forget to eat or play with friends because they are busy with screens. It is important to take breaks from technology. We should try to read books, go outside, play sports, or spend time with our family. Parents and teachers can help children use phones and computers for short times only. Using digital things is okay, but we must not let them control our lives. Balance is the key. The Impact of Digital Addiction on Modern Society In today's hyper-connected world, digital addiction has emerged as a silent epidemic affecting people across all age groups. The compulsive need to check smartphones, binge-watch videos, or endlessly scroll through social media feeds has transformed from a bad habit into a serious behavioral disorder. The roots of this addiction lie in how technology is designed. Social media platforms and gaming apps employ psychologists to create features that trigger dopamine release, making disengagement difficult. For students, this manifests as decreased attention spans and poor academic performance. Working professionals find their productivity plummeting due to constant digital distractions. Families sit together physically but remain emotionally disconnected, each absorbed in their digital worlds. The consequences are alarming. Mental health professionals report rising cases of anxiety and depression linked to social media comparison. Physically, prolonged screen time causes insomnia, obesity, and vision problems. Societally, we're witnessing the erosion of meaningful human connections as virtual interactions replace face-to-face communication. Solutions require multi-level interventions. Individuals must practice digital detoxes and set strict usage boundaries. Tech companies need ethical reforms in product design, removing manipulative features like infinite scroll. Governments should implement regulations similar to China's gaming restrictions for minors. Educational institutions must teach digital literacy to help students navigate technology responsibly. The path forward isn't abandoning technology but developing a balanced relationship with it. Just as we learned to control fire without getting burned, we must master technology without letting it consume our lives. বাংলা অনুবাদ: ডিজিটাল আসক্তির প্রভাব আধুনিক এই ডিজিটাল যুগে স্মার্টফোন, সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া এবং গেমিং আসক্তি একটি নীরব মহামারীর রূপ নিয়েছে। সকল বয়সের মানুষই এখন মোবাইলের স্ক্রিনে আটকে থাকার এই প্রবণতায় আক্রান্ত। এই আসক্তির মূল কারণ প্রযুক্তির নকশায় নিহিত। সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া প্ল্যাটফর্ম এবং গেমিং অ্যাপগুলি মনোবিজ্ঞানীদের সহায়তায় এমন বৈশিষ্ট্য তৈরি করে যা ব্যবহারকারীদের মস্তিষ্কে ডোপামিন নিঃসরণ বাড়ায়, ফলে তারা আরও বেশি সময় ডিজিটাল ডিভাইসে কাটায়। শিক্ষার্থীদের ক্ষেত্রে এটি মনোযোগের অভাব এবং পড়াশোনায় দুর্বল ফলাফলের কারণ হয়। চাকরিজীবীদের উৎপাদনশীলতা কমে যায় ডিজিটাল ডিভাইসের অতিরিক্ত ব্যবহারে। পারিবারিক সম্পর্কেও এর প্রভাব পড়ে—সবাই একসাথে বসেও প্রত্যেকে নিজের মোবাইলে ব্যস্ত থাকে। এর ফলাফল ভয়াবহ। মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য বিশেষজ্ঞরা সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ার কারণে উদ্বেগ এবং বিষণ্ণতার রোগী বাড়তে দেখছেন। শারীরিকভাবে, দীর্ঘক্ষণ স্ক্রিনের দিকে তাকিয়ে থাকার ফলে ঘুমের সমস্যা, স্থূলতা এবং চোখের রোগ দেখা দিচ্ছে। সামাজিকভাবে, মানুষের মধ্যে বাস্তব যোগাযোগ কমে ভার্চুয়াল জগতে সীমাবদ্ধ হয়ে পড়ছে। এই সমস্যার সমাধান বহুমুখী পদক্ষেপের মাধ্যমে সম্ভব। ব্যক্তিগতভাবে ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স এবং স্ক্রিন টাইম লিমিট করা জরুরি। প্রযুক্তি কোম্পানিগুলোকে নৈতিকভাবে পণ্য ডিজাইন করতে হবে—অনন্ত স্ক্রলের মতো আসক্তি তৈরি করে এমন বৈশিষ্ট্য বাদ দিতে হবে। সরকারের উচিত চীনের মতো অপ্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের গেমিং সময় সীমিত করার নীতি প্রণয়ন করা। শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোতে ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতা শিক্ষা দেওয়া প্রয়োজন যাতে শিক্ষার্থীরা প্রযুক্তি ব্যবহারে ভারসাম্য বজায় রাখতে পারে। প্রযুক্তি বর্জন নয়, বরং এর সাথে সুস্থ সম্পর্ক গড়ে তোলাই আমাদের লক্ষ্য হওয়া উচিত। যেমন আমরা আগুন নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে শিখেছি, তেমনি প্রযুক্তিকেও আমাদের নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখতে হবে—যাতে এটি আমাদের জীবনকে গ্রাস না করে। Composition / Essay Writing Digital Addiction Digital addiction means spending too much time on phones, tablets, computers, or video games. Today, many children, even in primary school, use digital devices every day. They play games, watch cartoons, and use social media or YouTube. Sometimes, they use phones for studying, but they also spend a lot of time on fun apps. The main cause of digital addiction is easy access to the internet and gadgets. Parents often give their phones to children to keep them quiet or busy. Children quickly enjoy games and videos, and then they want to use them more and more. This becomes a habit, and soon they find it hard to stop. Digital addiction has many bad effects. Children who use screens too much may not do well in school. They may stop reading books or doing homework. They often feel tired and do not sleep well because they use screens late at night. Their eyes can become weak, and they may get headaches. Some children also become angry or sad if they cannot use their devices. They do not play outside, and they stop talking with friends or family. This makes them lonely and unhappy. We must find ways to stop digital addiction. Parents and teachers should set rules about screen time. Children should only use devices for a short time each day. It is good to have “no phone” times during meals or before bedtime. Children should play outside, read books, and spend more time with family. Schools can also teach students about the problems of using screens too much. If we use digital tools wisely, they can help us learn and have fun. But if we use them too much, they can harm us. So, we must use them with care and balance. Students’ Digital Addiction Digital addiction among students is a growing problem in today’s world. Many students, from primary school to college, are spending too much time on digital devices like smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles. These devices are useful for learning, but when students use them too much for entertainment, it becomes a serious issue. The internet, social media apps, online games, and video-sharing platforms like YouTube or TikTok are fun and easy to use, so students often forget to stop. One of the main causes of digital addiction is boredom or stress. When students feel lonely, tired, or unhappy, they turn to their phones or games to escape. Also, many parents are busy and do not notice how much time their children are spending on screens. The effects of digital addiction are harmful. Students who are addicted to digital devices often find it hard to concentrate in class. They may stop doing homework on time and lose interest in reading or writing. Some students stay up late watching videos or chatting online, which affects their sleep. They feel tired in the morning and cannot focus at school. Spending too much time online can also cause eye problems, headaches, and poor posture. Emotionally, students may become angry, lazy, or depressed. They may lose real-life friends and prefer to live in the digital world, which is not healthy for their social life. To solve this problem, we need strong action from both parents and teachers. Parents should watch how much time their children spend online and set limits. There should be screen-free times every day, especially during meals, homework, and before bed. Students should be encouraged to join outdoor games, hobbies, or family activities. Schools can teach students about healthy screen use and the dangers of addiction. With balance and guidance, students can enjoy digital tools without becoming addicted. Key Points: Students’ Digital Addiction – Key Points 🔹 Introduction Digital addiction among students is a rising problem. Many students use smartphones, tablets, and computers too much. Technology is useful, but overuse for entertainment is harmful. 🔹 Causes of Digital Addiction Easy access to social media, games, and videos (like YouTube, TikTok). Boredom, loneliness, stress, or lack of real-life activities. Parents may be too busy to monitor screen time. No fixed rules or limits on daily screen use. 🔹 Effects of Digital Addiction Poor focus and low performance in school. Delay in completing homework and loss of interest in studies. Lack of sleep due to staying up late on devices. Physical health problems: eye strain, headaches, poor posture. Emotional problems: laziness, anger, sadness, and anxiety. Social problems: less real-life interaction and fewer friends. 🔹 Solutions to Digital Addiction Parents should set clear rules for screen time. Encourage screen-free times during meals, study, and bedtime. Promote outdoor games, creative hobbies, and family bonding. Schools should teach students about healthy digital habits. Teachers and parents must work together to guide students. 🔹 Conclusion Digital tools are helpful but must be used wisely. With care and balance, students can enjoy technology without addiction. Vocabulary:  Vocabulary Words on Digital Addiction (with Bangla Meanings) A. Causes & Triggers (কারণ ও উদ্দীপক) Addiction  – আসক্তি Internet  – ইন্টারনেট Smartphone  – স্মার্টফোন Social media  – সামাজিক মাধ্যম Gaming  – গেম খেলা Streaming  – স্ট্রিমিং Notifications  – নোটিফিকেশন Instant gratification  – তাত্ক্ষণিক সন্তুষ্টি FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)  – কিছু মিস করার ভয় Peer pressure  – সহপাঠীদের চাপ Boredom  – একঘেয়েমি Escapism  – বাস্তবতা থেকে পালানোর প্রবণতা Loneliness  – একাকীত্ব Curiosity  – কৌতূহল Accessibility  – সহজলভ্যতা Overuse  – অতিরিক্ত ব্যবহার Unlimited data  – সীমাহীন ডেটা Free Wi-Fi  – বিনামূল্যে ওয়াই-ফাই Lack of supervision  – পর্যবেক্ষণের অভাব Parental neglect  – অভিভাবকদের অবহেলা B. Symptoms & Behaviors (লক্ষণ ও আচরণ) Compulsion  – বাধ্যতা Craving  – আকাঙ্ক্ষা Withdrawal  – প্রত্যাহার Irritability  – রাগান্বিততা Restlessness  – অস্থিরতা Insomnia  – নিদ্রাহীনতা Neglect  – অবহেলা Procrastination  – বিলম্ব করা Distraction  – মনোযোগ বিচ্যুতি Multitasking  – একাধিক কাজ একসাথে করা Overstimulation  – অতিরিক্ত উদ্দীপনা Mood swings  – মেজাজের পরিবর্তন Depression  – বিষণ্নতা Anxiety  – উদ্বেগ Aggression  – আগ্রাসন Isolation  – বিচ্ছিন্নতা Fatigue  – ক্লান্তি Eye strain  – চোখের চাপ Headache  – মাথাব্যথা Back pain  – পিঠের ব্যথা C. Academic Impact (শিক্ষাগত প্রভাব) Poor grades  – খারাপ ফলাফল Lack of concentration  – মনোযোগের অভাব Missed deadlines  – নির্ধারিত সময়সীমা মিস করা Incomplete assignments  – অসম্পূর্ণ অ্যাসাইনমেন্ট Absenteeism  – অনুপস্থিতি Low participation  – কম অংশগ্রহণ Cheating  – প্রতারণা Plagiarism  – চৌর্যবৃত্তি Reduced productivity  – উৎপাদনশীলতার হ্রাস Academic probation  – একাডেমিক পর্যবেক্ষণ D. Social Consequences (সামাজিক পরিণতি) Social withdrawal  – সামাজিক বিচ্ছিন্নতা Communication gap  – যোগাযোগের ফাঁক Relationship issues  – সম্পর্কের সমস্যা Family conflict  – পারিবারিক দ্বন্দ্ব Peer alienation  – সহপাঠীদের থেকে বিচ্ছিন্নতা Cyberbullying  – সাইবার বুলিং Online harassment  – অনলাইন হয়রানি Trust issues  – বিশ্বাসের সমস্যা Lack of empathy  – সহানুভূতির অভাব Reduced social skills  – সামাজিক দক্ষতার হ্রাস E. Psychological Effects (মানসিক প্রভাব) Stress  – চাপ Low self-esteem  – আত্মসম্মানের অভাব Identity crisis  – পরিচয় সংকট Emotional numbness  – আবেগহীনতা Obsessive behavior  – আবেশপূর্ণ আচরণ Paranoia  – সন্দেহপ্রবণতা Delusion  – বিভ্রম Hallucination  – ভ্রম Impulse control disorder  – আকস্মিক আচরণ নিয়ন্ত্রণের ব্যাধি Behavioral disorder  – আচরণগত ব্যাধি F. Physical Health Issues (শারীরিক স্বাস্থ্য সমস্যা) Obesity  – স্থূলতা Sedentary lifestyle  – স্থির জীবনধারা Poor posture  – খারাপ অঙ্গবিন্যাস Carpal tunnel syndrome  – কব্জির স্নায়ু চাপজনিত ব্যথা Dry eyes  – শুষ্ক চোখ Sleep deprivation  – ঘুমের অভাব Nutritional deficiency  – পুষ্টির অভাব Lack of exercise  – ব্যায়ামের অভাব Chronic fatigue  – দীর্ঘস্থায়ী ক্লান্তি Weakened immunity  – দুর্বল প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা G. Digital Platforms & Tools (ডিজিটাল প্ল্যাটফর্ম ও সরঞ্জাম) Facebook  – ফেসবুক Instagram  – ইনস্টাগ্রাম TikTok  – টিকটক YouTube  – ইউটিউব Snapchat  – স্ন্যাপচ্যাট WhatsApp  – হোয়াটসঅ্যাপ Discord  – ডিসকর্ড Reddit  – রেডিট Online games  – অনলাইন গেম Streaming services  – স্ট্রিমিং সেবা H. Preventive Measures (প্রতিরোধমূলক ব্যবস্থা) Digital detox  – ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স Screen time limit  – স্ক্রিন সময় সীমা Parental control  – অভিভাবকীয় নিয়ন্ত্রণ Time management  – সময় ব্যবস্থাপনা Scheduled breaks  – নির্ধারিত বিরতি Offline activities  – অফলাইন কার্যক্রম Physical exercise  – শারীরিক ব্যায়াম Mindfulness  – সচেতনতা Counseling  – পরামর্শ Support groups  – সহায়তা গোষ্ঠী I. Treatment & Recovery (চিকিৎসা ও পুনরুদ্ধার) Therapy  – থেরাপি Rehabilitation  – পুনর্বাসন Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  – জ্ঞানীয় আচরণগত থেরাপি Medication  – ওষুধ Psychiatrist  – মনোরোগ বিশেষজ্ঞ Psychologist  – মনোবিজ্ঞানী Support system  – সহায়তা ব্যবস্থা Relapse prevention  – পুনরায় আসক্তি প্রতিরোধ Motivational interviewing  – প্রেরণামূলক সাক্ষাৎকার Self-help strategies  – আত্ম-সহায়তা কৌশল J. Educational Strategies (শিক্ষাগত কৌশল) Digital literacy  – ডিজিটাল সাক্ষরতা Awareness programs  – সচেতনতা প্রোগ্রাম Workshops  – কর্মশালা Seminars  – সেমিনার Curriculum integration  – পাঠ্যক্রমে সংযোজন Interactive learning  – ইন্টারেক্টিভ শেখা Project-based learning  – প্রকল্পভিত্তিক শিক্ষা Collaborative tasks  – সহযোগিতামূলক কাজ Feedback mechanisms  – প্রতিক্রিয়া ব্যবস্থা Assessment tools  – মূল্যায়ন সরঞ্জাম K. Parental Involvement (অভিভাবকদের অংশগ্রহণ) Monitoring  – পর্যবেক্ষণ Guidance  – দিকনির্দেশনা Communication  – যোগাযোগ Rule-setting  – নিয়ম নির্ধারণ Positive reinforcement  – ইতিবাচক উৎসাহ Role modeling  – আদর্শ স্থাপন Joint activities  – যৌথ কার্যক্রম Educational support  – শিক্ষাগত সহায়তা Emotional support  – আবেগীয় সহায়তা Conflict resolution  – দ্বন্দ্ব সমাধান L. Technological Solutions (প্রযুক্তিগত সমাধান) App blockers  – অ্যাপ ব্লকার Usage trackers  – ব্যবহার ট্র্যাকার Screen time apps  – স্ক্রিন সময় অ্যাপ Parental control software  – অভিভাবকীয় নিয়ন্ত্রণ সফটওয়্যার Content filters  – বিষয়বস্তু ফিল্টার Device settings  – ডিভাইস সেটিংস Notification management  – নোটিফিকেশন ব্যবস্থাপনা Time-lock features  – সময়-লক বৈশিষ্ট্য Focus modes  – ফোকাস মোড Productivity tools  – উৎপাদনশীলতা সরঞ্জাম M. Community & Policy Measures (সম্প্রদায় ও নীতিমালা) School policies  – স্কুল নীতিমালা Government regulations  – সরকারি বিধিমালা Awareness campaigns  – সচেতনতা অভিযান Community programs  – সম্প্রদায় প্রোগ্রাম Public service announcements  – জনস Public service announcements  – জনসেবামূলক ঘোষণা Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)  – বেসরকারি সংস্থা Helplines  – সহায়তা হেল্পলাইন Youth counselling centres  – কিশোর পরামর্শ কেন্দ্র Community awareness  – সমাজ সচেতনতা Policy enforcement  – নীতিমালার প্রয়োগ Digital Addiction: An Analysis of Causes, Effects, and Solutions 1. Causes of Digital Addiction Psychological Factors Dopamine-Driven Feedback Loops: Social media likes, gaming rewards, and notifications trigger dopamine release, reinforcing compulsive use. Escapism: Digital platforms provide an escape from stress, loneliness, or real-world problems. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Constant connectivity creates anxiety about being left out of social interactions or trends. Low Self-Control: Impulsivity and poor self-regulation increase vulnerability to excessive screen time. Social & Environmental Factors Peer Pressure: Social norms push individuals to stay online for validation (e.g., Instagram likes, TikTok trends). Parental Influence: Children mimic parents' excessive device usage. Work & Study Demands: Remote work/online education blurs boundaries between productivity and addiction. Technological & Design Factors Algorithmic Manipulation: AI-driven content recommendations (YouTube, Netflix) encourage binge-watching. Infinite Scroll & Autoplay: Features like TikTok’s endless feed make it hard to disengage. Microtransactions & Gamification: Apps (e.g., mobile games, shopping sites) exploit psychological triggers to prolong engagement. 2. Effects of Digital Addiction Mental Health Consequences Anxiety & Depression: Excessive social media use correlates with low self-esteem and depressive symptoms. Attention Deficits: Constant multitasking reduces focus (e.g., ADHD-like symptoms). Sleep Disorders: Blue light exposure disrupts melatonin production, leading to insomnia. Physical Health Risks Digital Eye Strain (Computer Vision Syndrome): Prolonged screen exposure causes headaches, dry eyes, and blurred vision. Sedentary Lifestyle: Increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., "text neck"). Poor Posture & Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI): Long-term smartphone/gaming use leads to carpal tunnel syndrome. Social & Behavioral Impacts Social Isolation: Virtual interactions replace real-life relationships, increasing loneliness. Decline in Academic/Work Performance: Procrastination and reduced productivity due to distractions. Financial Losses: Overspending on in-app purchases, gambling, or impulsive online shopping. Long-Term Societal Effects Decreased Empathy: Reduced face-to-face interactions weaken emotional intelligence. Cyberbullying & Online Harassment: Excessive social media use increases exposure to toxic behavior. Erosion of Privacy: Over-sharing leads to data exploitation and identity theft risks. 3. Solutions to Combat Digital Addiction A. Individual-Level Strategies Behavioral Changes Set Screen Time Limits: Use built-in tools (iOS Screen Time, Google Digital Wellbeing). Practice Digital Minimalism: Delete unnecessary apps and disable non-essential notifications. Implement the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain. Mindfulness & Alternative Activities Digital Detox Days: Schedule tech-free periods (e.g., weekends without social media). Engage in Offline Hobbies: Sports, reading, painting, or outdoor activities. Meditation & Journaling: Helps reduce dependency on digital validation. B. Family & Educational Interventions For Parents Lead by Example: Limit personal screen time in front of children. Establish Tech-Free Zones: No devices during meals or in bedrooms. Use Parental Controls: Restrict gaming/social media access (e.g., Qustodio, Net Nanny). For Schools & Universities Digital Literacy Programs: Teach students about responsible tech use. Encourage Offline Socialization: Promote group activities, debates, and sports. Regulate Classroom Device Use: Ban phones during lectures to improve focus. C. Corporate & Policy Measures Tech Industry Responsibility Ethical Design Reforms: Remove infinite scroll and autoplay features. Introduce "usage warnings" (e.g., "You’ve been scrolling for 1 hour"). Transparent Algorithms: Allow users to customize content recommendations. Government Regulations Right to Disconnect Laws: Protect employees from after-hours work messages (e.g., France’s labor code). Age Restrictions on Microtransactions: Ban loot boxes in games targeting minors (e.g., Belgium’s ban). Public Awareness Campaigns: Promote mental health risks of digital addiction. 4. Case Studies & Real-World Examples China’s Gaming Restrictions: Limits minors to 3 hours of gaming per week. EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA): Requires tech giants to mitigate addictive design. South Korea’s "Shutdown Law": Bans under-16s from online gaming after midnight. 5. Future Outlook AI & Wearable Tech: Apps like "Freedom" and "Forest" help users track and reduce screen time. Neuroscientific Research: Studies on brain rewiring due to excessive screen use. Corporate Accountability: Potential lawsuits against tech companies for addictive designs (similar to tobacco lawsuits). Final Recommendation A multi-pronged approach —combining self-discipline, education, ethical tech design, and policy reforms —is essential to curb digital addiction. Balanced digital consumption ensures technology enhances, rather than disrupts, human well-being. ডিজিটাল আসক্তি: কারণ, প্রভাব এবং সমাধান ১. ডিজিটাল আসক্তির কারণ মনস্তাত্ত্বিক কারণ ডোপামিন-চালিত ফিডব্যাক লুপ: সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া লাইক, গেমিং রিওয়ার্ড এবং নোটিফিকেশন ডোপামিন নিঃসরণ বাড়ায়, যা compulsive ব্যবহারকে উৎসাহিত করে। বাস্তবতা থেকে পলায়ন: ডিজিটাল প্ল্যাটফর্ম স্ট্রেস, একাকিত্ব বা বাস্তব সমস্যা থেকে মুক্তির উপায় হিসেবে কাজ করে। FOMO (ফিয়ার অফ মিসিং আউট): অনলাইনে ক্রমাগত সংযুক্ত থাকার চাপ সামাজিক উদ্বেগ সৃষ্টি করে। আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণের অভাব: যাদের আত্মসংযম কম, তারা সহজেই স্ক্রিন টাইম বাড়িয়ে ফেলে। সামাজিক ও পরিবেশগত কারণ সহপীদের প্রভাব: সোশ্যাল মিডিয়ায় লাইক বা ট্রেন্ডে থাকার চাপ অতিরিক্ত ব্যবহার বাড়ায়। পারিবারিক অভ্যাস: বাবা-মায়ের অতিরিক্ত ফোন ব্যবহার শিশুদেরকেও প্রভাবিত করে। অফিস/স্টাডির চাহিদা: অনলাইন কাজ বা পড়াশোনার কারণে ডিজিটাল ডিভাইসের ব্যবহারের সীমা blur হয়ে যায়। প্রযুক্তিগত নকশার কারণ অ্যালগরিদমের ম্যানিপুলেশন: YouTube, Netflix-এর অটোপ্লে বা সুপারিশমালা অতিরিক্ত ব্যবহারে উৎসাহিত করে। অনন্ত স্ক্রল: TikTok বা Instagram-এর endless ফিড ব্যবহারকারীকে disengage করতে দেয় না। মাইক্রো-ট্রানজেকশন: গেম বা শপিং অ্যাপে অতিরিক্ত খরচের প্রবণতা তৈরি করে। ২. ডিজিটাল আসক্তির প্রভাব মানসিক স্বাস্থ্যের উপর প্রভাব অ্যাংজাইটি ও ডিপ্রেশন: সোশ্যাল মিডিয়া ব্যবহারের সাথে আত্মবিশ্বাসের অভাব এবং বিষণ্ণতা জড়িত। মনোযোগের অভাব: মাল্টিটাস্কিং মস্তিষ্কের focus কমিয়ে দেয়। ঘুমের ব্যাঘাত: ব্লু লাইট melatonin উৎপাদনে বাধা দেয়, যার ফলে insomnia হতে পারে। শারীরিক স্বাস্থ্যের ঝুঁকি চোখের সমস্যা: দীর্ঘক্ষণ স্ক্রিনের দিকে তাকিয়ে থাকলে মাথাব্যথা, চোখ শুষ্ক হয়ে যায়। নিষ্ক্রিয় জীবনযাপন: স্থূলতা, হৃদরোগ এবং পেশীর সমস্যা দেখা দেয়। পোস্টারের সমস্যা: অতিরিক্ত ফোন ব্যবহারে ঘাড় ও কবজিতে ব্যথা হয়। সামাজিক ও আচরণগত প্রভাব একাকিত্ব: ভার্চুয়াল যোগাযোগ বাস্তব সম্পর্ককে দুর্বল করে। পড়াশোনা/কর্মদক্ষতা হ্রাস: ডিজিটাল ডিভাইসের কারণে সময় নষ্ট হয়, উৎপাদনশীলতা কমে। অর্থনৈতিক ক্ষতি: গেম বা অনলাইন শপিংয়ে অতিরিক্ত টাকা খরচ হয়। দীর্ঘমেয়াদী সামাজিক প্রভাব সহানুভূতির অভাব: বাস্তব জীবনের কম যোগাযোগের কারণে মানবিক মূল্যবোধ কমে যায়। সাইবার বুলিং: অনলাইনে হয়রানি বা ট্রোলিং বৃদ্ধি পায়। প্রাইভেসি ঝুঁকি: ব্যক্তিগত তথ্য চুরি বা অপব্যবহারের সম্ভাবনা থাকে। ৩. ডিজিটাল আসক্তি কমানোর উপায় ব্যক্তিগত পদক্ষেপ স্ক্রিন টাইম লিমিট সেট করুন: ফোনের built-in টুল (Screen Time, Digital Wellbeing) ব্যবহার করুন। অপ্রয়োজনীয় অ্যাপ ডিলিট করুন: শুধুমাত্র জরুরি নোটিফিকেশন চালু রাখুন। ২০-২০-২০ রুল মেনে চলুন: প্রতি ২০ মিনিটে ২০ সেকেন্ডের জন্য ২০ ফুট দূরের কিছু দেখুন। পরিবার ও শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানের ভূমিকা বাচ্চাদের জন্য নিয়ম: বেডরুম বা ডিনিং টেবিলে ফোন ব্যবহার নিষিদ্ধ করুন। স্কুলে ফোন নিষেধ: ক্লাসে মনোযোগ বাড়াতে ফোন ব্যবহার বন্ধ করুন। ডিজিটাল লিটারেসি শেখান: শিশুদের ইন্টারনেটের সঠিক ব্যবহার শেখান। সরকার ও টেক কোম্পানির দায়িত্ব অ্যাডিক্টিভ ডিজাইন বন্ধ করুন: অটোপ্লে, ইনফিনাইট স্ক্রল বন্ধ করতে আইন প্রণয়ন করুন। গেমিং নিয়ন্ত্রণ: অপ্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের জন্য গেমিং সময় সীমিত করুন (চায়নার উদাহরণ অনুসরণ)। পাবলিক অ্যাওয়ারনেস: ডিজিটাল আসক্তির ক্ষতিকর দিক সম্পর্কে সচেতনতা বাড়ান। ৪. সফল উদাহরণ চীন: সপ্তাহে ৩ ঘন্টার বেশি গেমিং নিষিদ্ধ (অপ্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের জন্য)। ইইউ: ডিজিটাল সার্ভিসেস অ্যাক্ট (DSA) প্রযুক্তি কোম্পানিদের দায়বদ্ধ করে। সাউথ কোরিয়া: রাত ১২টার পর গেমিং নিষিদ্ধ ("শাটডাউন ল")। ৫. ভবিষ্যতের দিকনির্দেশনা AI-ভিত্তিক সমাধান: অ্যাপস (Freedom, Forest) স্ক্রিন টাইম কমাতে সাহায্য করে। স্নায়ুবিজ্ঞান গবেষণা: অতিরিক্ত স্ক্রিন ব্যবহার মস্তিষ্কের গঠন বদলে দিতে পারে। কর্পোরেট দায়বদ্ধতা: টোব্যাকো কোম্পানির মতো টেক জায়ান্টদের বিরুদ্ধে মামলা হতে পারে।

The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death. It was her sister Josephine who told her. in broken sentences: veiled hints that revealed in half concealing. Her husband's friend Richards was there, loo, near her. Il was he who had been in the newspaper office when intelligence of the railroad disaster was received, with Brently Mallard's name leading the list of "killed." He had only taken the time to assure himself of its truth by a second telegram, and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in bearing the sad message. She did not hear the story as many women have heard the same, with a paralysed inability to accept its significance. She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister's arms. When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone. She would have no one follow her. There stood, facing the open window, a comfortable, roomy armchair. Into this she sank, pressed down by a physical exhaustion that haunted her body and seemed to reach into her soul. She could see in the open square before her house Lhe tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air. In the street below' a peddler was crying his wares. The notes of a distant song which some one was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves. There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and piled one above the other in the west facing her window. She sat with her head thrown back upon the cushion of the chair, quite motionless, except when a sob came up into her throat and shook her, as a child who has cried itself to sleep continues to sob in its dreams. She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength. But now there was a dull stare in her eyes, whose gaze was fixed away off yonder on one of those patches of blue sky. It was not a glance of reflection, but rather indicated a suspension of intelligent thought. There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to name. But she fell it, creeping out of the sky, reaching toward her through the sounds, the scents, the color that filled the air. Now her bosom rose and fell tumultuously. She was beginning to recognize this thing that was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will - as powerless as her two white slender hands would have been. Questions with Answers: (1) How did Mrs. Mallard react after she went to her room alone? After Mrs. Mallard went to her room, she sat down in a comfortable armchair by the window. She was physically tired and exhausted. As she looked outside, she began to feel a strange emotion growing inside her. Her breathing became more intense, and she started to recognize that the emotion was a sense of freedom. She was quiet, except for the occasional sob. (2) What did Mrs. Mallard notice when she looked out the window? When Mrs. Mallard looked out the window, she saw the tops of trees shaking in the breeze, full of new spring life. She smelled the fresh rain in the air, heard a peddler calling out his wares, and noticed the song of someone singing faintly in the distance. The lively sounds and sights around her filled her with a sense of life and change. (3) How did Mrs. Mallard feel about her future after hearing the news? After hearing the news about her husband's death, Mrs. Mallard began to feel a sense of relief and freedom. She whispered "free, free, free" to herself, realizing that she no longer had to live under the constraints of her marriage. She felt a strong, almost overwhelming desire to live her life for herself. (4) What did Mrs. Mallard's reaction to her husband's death reveal about her marriage? Mrs. Mallard’s reaction revealed that her marriage, while perhaps loving, was also a burden to her. She did not feel sorrow for the loss of her husband as much as she felt a sense of freedom. This suggests that she may have been trapped in a restrictive, controlled life and was yearning for independence. (5) How did Mrs. Mallard’s emotions change from the beginning to the end of the story? At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Mallard was deeply saddened by the news of her husband’s death. She wept in grief, but after being alone in her room, her emotions shifted. She began to feel relief, then a growing sense of freedom. By the end of the story, her emotions had completely changed from sorrow to joy at the prospect of her new life, only to be shocked by her husband's return. More Questions with Answers (a) Why was great care taken to inform Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death? Mrs. Mallard had a heart problem, so her family and friends were very careful when giving her the news about her husband’s death. They worried that if the news was too shocking or upsetting, it might harm her health. So, they tried to tell her gently, taking extra care not to cause her too much stress or sadness. (b) Who told Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death? Mrs. Mallard’s sister, Josephine, was the one who told her about her husband’s death. Josephine spoke in broken sentences and gave hints, trying to be as gentle as possible. She wanted to be careful with her words because she knew how fragile Mrs. Mallard’s health was. (c) Where was Richards when he learned about the accident? Richards was in a newspaper office when he first learned about the railroad accident that killed many people, including Mrs. Mallard’s husband, Brently Mallard. He saw Brently’s name on the list of people who had died in the disaster. (d) What steps did Richards take to confirm Brently Mallard's death? After seeing Brently’s name on the list of the dead, Richards made sure the news was true by sending another telegram. He didn’t want to upset Mrs. Mallard with false information, so he confirmed it before going to tell her. He also wanted to make sure no one else told her in a careless or harsh way. (e) How did Mrs. Mallard initially react to the news of her husband's death? At first, Mrs. Mallard was very sad and cried a lot. She cried with sudden, intense grief, and it seemed like all her emotions came out at once. She wept in her sister Josephine’s arms. After she calmed down, she went to her room alone to be by herself and think quietly. (f) Where did Mrs. Mallard go after hearing the news? After hearing the news of her husband’s death, Mrs. Mallard went to her room alone. She asked for no one to follow her. She wanted to be alone in her private space to process what had happened. (g) What did Mrs. Mallard see and hear from the open window in her room? From her room, Mrs. Mallard looked out the window and saw the tops of trees moving in the breeze, filled with the new life of spring. The fresh, pleasant scent of rain was in the air. She could hear a peddler calling out his goods on the street below, a faint song being sung in the distance, and sparrows chirping from the roof. All these sounds and sights made her feel the world outside was alive and full of energy. (h) What feeling began to approach Mrs. Mallard as she sat in the chair? As Mrs. Mallard sat quietly in the chair, she began to feel a strange and new feeling coming over her. She didn’t know exactly what it was, but it seemed to be coming from the air, the sky, and everything around her. It felt like something big was going to happen, but she wasn’t sure what it was. She tried to push the feeling away, but it was too strong and powerful to ignore. (i) What words did Mrs. Mallard whisper repeatedly? Mrs. Mallard whispered the words “free, free, free” over and over. These words showed that, deep inside, she felt a sense of freedom. Even though she had just lost her husband, she was beginning to realize that she was now free from the responsibilities and restrictions of her marriage. She felt as if she could now live her life on her own terms. (j) Who was with Mrs. Mallard when she received the news of her husband's death? When Mrs. Mallard first heard about her husband’s death, her sister Josephine and Brently Mallard’s friend, Richards, were with her. They both were concerned for her health and wanted to make sure she received the news in the gentlest way possible. Bangla Translation: The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death.মিসেস ম্যালার্ড হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত ছিলেন জানার পর, তার স্বামীর মৃত্যুর খবরটি খুবই যত্ন সহকারে এবং নরমভাবে তাকে জানানো হয়েছিল। It was her sister Josephine who told her, in broken sentences: veiled hints that revealed in half concealing.তার বোন, জোসেফিন, তাকে খবরটি দিয়েছিল, ভাঙা বাক্যে, অর্ধেক গোপন করা ইঙ্গিত দিয়ে। Her husband's friend Richards was there, too, near her. He was he who had been in the newspaper office when intelligence of the railroad disaster was received, with Brently Mallard's name leading the list of "killed."তার স্বামীর বন্ধু রিচার্ডসও সেখানে ছিল। তিনি ছিলেন সেই ব্যক্তি, যিনি সংবাদপত্রের অফিসে ছিলেন যখন রেলপথের দুর্ঘটনার খবর এসেছিল, যেখানে ব্রেন্টলি ম্যালার্ডের নাম প্রথমে "মৃত" তালিকায় ছিল। He had only taken the time to assure himself of its truth by a second telegram, and had hastened to forestall any less careful, less tender friend in bearing the sad message.তিনি সঠিক তথ্য নিশ্চিত করার জন্য দ্বিতীয় টেলিগ্রাম পাঠানোর সময় নিয়েছিলেন এবং দ্রুত এই দুঃখজনক খবরটি মিসেস ম্যালার্ডকে জানানোর জন্য অগ্রসর হয়েছিলেন। She did not hear the story as many women have heard the same, with a paralysed inability to accept its significance.সে খবরটি অনেক মহিলার মতো শোনেনি, যারা প্রথমে তা মেনে নিতে অক্ষম হয়। She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister's arms.সে তৎক্ষণাৎ, বিক্ষিপ্তভাবে, তার বোনের বাহুতে কাঁদতে শুরু করেছিল। When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone.যখন শোকের ঝড় শান্ত হয়ে গেল, তখন সে একা তার ঘরে চলে গিয়েছিল। She would have no one follow her.সে চেয়েছিল না কেউ তার পিছনে আসুক। There stood, facing the open window, a comfortable, roomy armchair.তার সামনে একটি খোলামেলা জানালার দিকে facing একটি আরামদায়ক, প্রশস্ত আর্মচেয়ার দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল। Into this she sank, pressed down by a physical exhaustion that haunted her body and seemed to reach into her soul.এই চেয়ারে সে বসে পড়ল, শারীরিক ক্লান্তিতে চাপা পড়ে, যা তার শরীরকে নিঃশেষ করে দিচ্ছিল এবং তার আত্মায় পৌঁছে যাচ্ছিল। She could see in the open square before her house the tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life.সে তার বাড়ির সামনে খোলা চত্বরে গাছগুলির চূড়াগুলিকে দেখতে পাচ্ছিল, যা নতুন বসন্তের জীবনে কাঁপছিল। The delicious breath of rain was in the air.বাতাসে বৃষ্টির সুমধুর গন্ধ ছিল। In the street below a peddler was crying his wares.নিচে রাস্তায় একজন ঠেলাগাড়িচালক তার মালামাল ডাকছিল। The notes of a distant song which someone was singing reached her faintly, and countless sparrows were twittering in the eaves.দূরের এক গান কেউ গাইছিল এবং তার সুর ধীরে ধীরে তার কানে পৌঁছাচ্ছিল, আর অসংখ্য চড়াই তার বাড়ির ছাদে চীচিং করতে থাকল। There were patches of blue sky showing here and there through the clouds that had met and piled one above the other in the west facing her window.মেঘগুলি পশ্চিমে তার জানালার দিকে একের পর এক জমে উঠছিল, এবং মাঝে মাঝে আকাশের নীল অংশ দেখা যাচ্ছিল। She sat with her head thrown back upon the cushion of the chair, quite motionless, except when a sob came up into her throat and shook her, as a child who has cried itself to sleep continues to sob in its dreams.সে মাথা পেছনে রেখে চেয়ারের কুশনে বসে ছিল, একদম নড়াচড়া ছাড়া, যখন কখনও একটা কাঁপুনি তার গলায় উঠে আসত, যেমন একটি শিশু ঘুমিয়ে যাওয়ার পরও কাঁপতে থাকে। She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength.সে ছিল তরুণ, একটি শান্ত, উজ্জ্বল মুখ ছিল, যার রেখাগুলি দমন এবং শক্তির ইঙ্গিত দিচ্ছিল। But now there was a dull stare in her eyes, whose gaze was fixed away off yonder on one of those patches of blue sky.কিন্তু এখন তার চোখে একটি অস্পষ্ট দৃষ্টি ছিল, যার দৃষ্টি তার সামনে আকাশের নীল অংশে স্থির ছিল। It was not a glance of reflection, but rather indicated a suspension of intelligent thought.এটা ছিল চিন্তার প্রতিফলন নয়, বরং বুদ্ধিমত্তার চিন্তা স্থগিত হয়ে যাওয়ার ইঙ্গিত। There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully.কিছু একটা তার দিকে আসছিল এবং সে আতঙ্কিতভাবে সেটি অপেক্ষা করছিল। What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to name.সেটা কী ছিল? সে জানত না, তা খুব সূক্ষ্ম এবং অস্পষ্ট ছিল যা সে নাম দিতে পারছিল না। But she felt it, creeping out of the sky, reaching toward her through the sounds, the scents, the color that filled the air.কিন্তু সে তা অনুভব করছিল, আকাশ থেকে তার দিকে আসছে, যে শব্দ, গন্ধ, এবং রঙ তাকে ঘিরে ফেলছিল। Now her bosom rose and fell tumultuously.এখন তার বুক উত্তালভাবে ওঠানামা করছিল। She was beginning to recognize this thing that was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will—as powerless as her two white slender hands would have been.সে বুঝতে শুরু করেছিল, যা তার দিকে আসছিল এবং তাকে দখল করতে চাইছিল। সে তা বাধা দেওয়ার জন্য নিজের ইচ্ছাশক্তি দিয়ে চেষ্টা করছিল—যেমন তার দুটো সাদা, স্লিম হাত ছিল তেমনই দুর্বল। Bangla Translation বাংলা অনুবাদ: কেট চোপিনের "দ্য স্টোরি অব অ্যান আওয়ার" মিসেস ম্যালার্ড হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত ছিলেন জানার পর, তার স্বামীর মৃত্যুর খবরটি খুবই যত্ন সহকারে এবং নরমভাবে তাকে জানানো হয়েছিল। তার বোন, জোসেফিন, তাকে খবরটি দিয়েছিল, ভাঙা বাক্যে, অর্ধেক গোপন করা ইঙ্গিত দিয়ে। তার স্বামীর বন্ধু রিচার্ডসও সেখানে ছিল। তিনি ছিলেন সেই ব্যক্তি, যিনি সংবাদপত্রের অফিসে ছিলেন যখন রেলপথের দুর্ঘটনার খবর এসেছিল, যেখানে ব্রেন্টলি ম্যালার্ডের নাম প্রথমে "মৃত" তালিকায় ছিল। তিনি সঠিক তথ্য নিশ্চিত করার জন্য দ্বিতীয় টেলিগ্রাম পাঠানোর সময় নিয়েছিলেন এবং দ্রুত এই দুঃখজনক খবরটি মিসেস ম্যালার্ডকে জানানোর জন্য অগ্রসর হয়েছিলেন। সে খবরটি অনেক মহিলার মতো শোনেনি, যারা প্রথমে তা মেনে নিতে অক্ষম হয়। সে তৎক্ষণাৎ, বিক্ষিপ্তভাবে, তার বোনের বাহুতে কাঁদতে শুরু করেছিল। যখন শোকের ঝড় শান্ত হয়ে গেল, তখন সে একা তার ঘরে চলে গিয়েছিল। সে চেয়েছিল না কেউ তার পিছনে আসুক। তার সামনে একটি খোলামেলা জানালার দিকে facing একটি আরামদায়ক, প্রশস্ত আর্মচেয়ার দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল। এই চেয়ারে সে বসে পড়ল, শারীরিক ক্লান্তিতে চাপা পড়ে, যা তার শরীরকে নিঃশেষ করে দিচ্ছিল এবং তার আত্মায় পৌঁছে যাচ্ছিল। সে তার বাড়ির সামনে খোলা চত্বরে গাছগুলির চূড়াগুলিকে দেখতে পাচ্ছিল, যা নতুন বসন্তের জীবনে কাঁপছিল। বাতাসে বৃষ্টির সুমধুর গন্ধ ছিল। নিচে রাস্তায় একজন ঠেলাগাড়িচালক তার মালামাল ডাকছিল। দূরের এক গান কেউ গাইছিল এবং তার সুর ধীরে ধীরে তার কানে পৌঁছাচ্ছিল, আর অসংখ্য চড়াই তার বাড়ির ছাদে চীচিং করতে থাকল। মেঘগুলি পশ্চিমে তার জানালার দিকে একের পর এক জমে উঠছিল, এবং মাঝে মাঝে আকাশের নীল অংশ দেখা যাচ্ছিল। সে মাথা পেছনে রেখে চেয়ারের কুশনে বসে ছিল, একদম নড়াচড়া ছাড়া, যখন কখনও একটা কাঁপুনি তার গলায় উঠে আসত, যেমন একটি শিশু ঘুমিয়ে যাওয়ার পরও কাঁপতে থাকে। সে ছিল তরুণ, একটি শান্ত, উজ্জ্বল মুখ ছিল, যার রেখাগুলি দমন এবং শক্তির ইঙ্গিত দিচ্ছিল। কিন্তু এখন তার চোখে একটি অস্পষ্ট দৃষ্টি ছিল, যার দৃষ্টি তার সামনে আকাশের নীল অংশে স্থির ছিল। এটা ছিল চিন্তার প্রতিফলন নয়, বরং বুদ্ধিমত্তার চিন্তা স্থগিত হয়ে যাওয়ার ইঙ্গিত। কিছু একটা তার দিকে আসছিল এবং সে আতঙ্কিতভাবে সেটি অপেক্ষা করছিল। সেটা কী ছিল? সে জানত না, তা খুব সূক্ষ্ম এবং অস্পষ্ট ছিল যা সে নাম দিতে পারছিল না। কিন্তু সে তা অনুভব করছিল, আকাশ থেকে তার দিকে আসছে, যে শব্দ, গন্ধ, এবং রঙ তাকে ঘিরে ফেলছিল। এখন তার বুক উত্তালভাবে ওঠানামা করছিল। সে বুঝতে শুরু করেছিল, যা তার দিকে আসছিল এবং তাকে দখল করতে চাইছিল। সে তা বাধা দেওয়ার জন্য নিজের ইচ্ছাশক্তি দিয়ে চেষ্টা করছিল—যেমন তার দুটো সাদা, স্লিম হাত ছিল তেমনই দুর্বল। Vocabulary: vocabulary words from The Story of an Hour  by Kate Chopin with their Bangla meanings: Afflicted - আঘাতপ্রাপ্ত Heart - হৃদয় Trouble - সমস্যা Care - যত্ন Break - ভাঙ্গা Gently - নরমভাবে News - খবর Husband's - স্বামীর Death - মৃত্যু Sister - বোন Told - বলেছিল Broken - ভাঙা Sentences - বাক্য Hints - ইঙ্গিত Concealing - গোপন করা Friend - বন্ধু There - সেখানে Near - কাছে Newspaper - সংবাদপত্র Disaster - বিপর্যয় Received - পাওয়া Leading - প্রধান Killed - নিহত Telegram - টেলিগ্রাম Truth - সত্য Assure - নিশ্চিত করা Hastened - তাড়াতাড়ি করা Forestall - আগে পা রাখা Less - কম Careful - যত্নশীল Tender - কোমল Story - গল্প Women - মহিলারা Paralysed - পক্ষাঘাতগ্রস্ত Inability - অক্ষমতা Accept - গ্রহণ করা Significance - গুরুত্ব Wept - কাঁদল Wild - বন্য Abandonment - পরিত্যাগ Arms - বাহু Storm - ঝড় Grief - শোক Spent - শেষ Room - ঘর Alone - একা Follow - অনুসরণ করা Chair - চেয়ার Facing - মুখোমুখি Open - খোলা Comfortable - আরামদায়ক Sink - ডুবে যাওয়া Pressed - চাপানো Physical - শারীরিক Exhaustion - অবসাদ Haunted - আক্রান্ত Body - শরীর Soul - আত্মা See - দেখা Square - চত্বর Tops - শীর্ষ Trees - গাছ Quiver - কাঁপানো Spring - বসন্ত Life - জীবন Breath - শ্বাস Rain - বৃষ্টি Air - বাতাস Peddler - ফেরিওয়ালা Crying - ডাকছে Waresh - পণ্য Notes - সুর Distant - দূরবর্তী Song - গান Faintly - মৃদু Sparrows - চড়াই Twittering - চিৎকার করা Eaves - ছাদ Patches - ছিদ্র Clouds - মেঘ Showing - প্রদর্শন Blue - নীল Sky - আকাশ Back - পিছনে Cushion - কুশন Motionless - অচল Sob - কাঁদা Child - শিশু Sleep - ঘুম Glance - দৃষ্টি Reflection - প্রতিফলন Suspension - স্থগিত Intelligent - বুদ্ধিমান Thought - চিন্তা Something - কিছু Waiting - অপেক্ষা Fearfully - ভয় পেয়ে Name - নাম Subtle - সূক্ষ্ম Elusive - অস্পষ্ট Summary & Theme of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin Summary: Mrs. Louise Mallard, a woman with a heart condition, is gently informed of her husband’s death in a train accident. Initially, she reacts with overwhelming grief, weeping in her sister’s arms. However, when she retreats alone to her room, she begins to sense an unexpected feeling of freedom . As she gazes out the window at signs of spring—birds singing, patches of blue sky—she realizes she is now liberated from the constraints of marriage. Though she resists this emotion at first, she eventually embraces it, whispering, "Free! Body and soul free!" Tragically, her husband, Brently Mallard, returns unharmed, and the shock of seeing him alive causes her heart to fail—killing her instantly. Doctors declare she died of "joy that kills." Theme: The story explores female oppression in marriage and the desire for independence . Mrs. Mallard’s brief moment of self-realization highlights how societal expectations suffocated women in the 19th century. Her death symbolizes how freedom, once glimpsed, cannot be taken away without fatal consequences. বাংলা অনুবাদ: "দ্য স্টোরি অফ আ্ন আওয়ার" – কেট শোপাঁ সারাংশ: হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত লুইস ম্যালার্ডকে তার স্বামীর মৃত্যুসংবাদ খুব সতর্কভাবে দেওয়া হয়। প্রথমে তিনি প্রচণ্ড শোকে কাঁদেন, কিন্তু যখন একা ঘরে যান, তখন স্বাধীনতা এর একটি অদ্ভুত অনুভূতি তার মধ্যে জন্ম নেয়। জানালা দিয়ে দেখা বসন্তের দৃশ্য—পাখির ডাক, নীল আকাশ—তাকে নতুন জীবনের ইঙ্গিত দেয়। তিনি বুঝতে পারেন যে বিবাহের বন্ধন থেকে তিনি মুক্ত । তিনি নিজেকে বলতে থাকেন, "মুক্ত! শরীর ও মন মুক্ত!" কিন্তু হঠাৎ তার স্বামী, ব্রেন্টলি ম্যালার্ড, অক্ষত অবস্থায় ফিরে এলে, এই অপ্রত্যাশিত ঘটনায় তার হৃদযন্ত্র বিকল হয়ে যায়। ডাক্তাররা বলেন, তিনি "অত্যধিক আনন্দে" মারা গেছেন। প্রধান বিষয়: গল্পটি বিবাহে নারীর দমন এবং স্বাধীনতার আকাঙ্ক্ষা নিয়ে আলোচনা করে। মিসেস ম্যালার্ডের মুহূর্তের স্বাধীনতার অনুভূতি ১৯শতকের সমাজে নারীদের উপর চাপানো নিয়মের বিরুদ্ধে বিদ্রোহ। তার মৃত্যু ইঙ্গিত দেয় যে, স্বাধীনতা একবার আস্বাদিত হলে, তা কেড়ে নেওয়ার চেষ্টা মৃত্যুর সমান। Key Takeaways: Irony: Her death is called "joy that kills," but she actually dies from losing her newfound freedom. Symbolism: The open window = freedom; heart trouble = emotional confinement. Feminist Critique: Challenges the idea that marriage equals happiness for women.

The Story of an Hour Kate Chopin When she abandoned herself a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. She said it over and over under her breath: ’’free, free, free!” The vacant stare and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes. They stayed keen and bright. Her pulses beat fast, and the coursing blood warmed and relaxed every inch of her body. She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her. A clear and exalted perception enabled her to dismiss the suggestion as trivial. She knew that she would weep again when she saw the kind, tender hands folded in death; the face that had never looked save with love upon her, fixed and gray and dead. But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely. And she opened and spread her arms out to them in welcome. There would be no one to live for during those coming years; she would live for herself. There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow-creature. A kind intention or a cruel intention made the act seem no less a crime as she looked upon it in that brief moment of illumination. And yet she had loved him - sometimes. Often she had not. What did it matter! What could love, the unsolved mystery, count for in face of this possession of self-assertion which she suddenly recognized as the strongest impulse of her being! ’’Free! Body and soul free!" she kept whispering. Josephine was kneeling before the closed door with her lips to the keyhole, imploring for admission. "Louise, open the door! I beg. open the door - you will make yourself ill. What arc you doing Louise? For heaven's sake open the door." "Go away. I am not making myself ill." No; she was drinking in a very elixir of life through that open window. Her fancy was running riot along those days ahead of her. Spring days, and summer days, and all sorts of days that would be her own. She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. Il was only yesterday she had thought with a shudder that life might be long. She arose at length and opened the door to her sister's importunities. There was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess of Victory. She clasped her sister's waist, and together they descended the stairs. Richards stood waiting for them at the bottom. Someone was opening the front door with a latchkey. Il was Brenlly Mallard who entered, a little travel-stained, composedly carrying his grip-sack and umbrella. He had been far from the scene of accident, and did not even know there had been one. He stood amazed at Josephine's piercing cry; at Richards' quick motion to screen him from the view of his wife. But Richards was too late. When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease of joy that kills. Questions with Answers: 1. Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard’s death? The news of Mr. Brently Mallard’s death was brought to Mrs. Mallard by her sister, Josephine, in a gentle and careful manner. Along with her, Mr. Mallard’s friend, Richards, was also present to support her when the news was given. 2. How did Mr. Mallard die, according to the rumor? According to the rumor, Mr. Mallard died in a terrible railroad accident. The news of his death was reported in the newspaper, and his name was at the top of the list of people who had been killed in the disaster. 3. Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard? Everyone was scared to break the news to Mrs. Mallard because she had a weak heart. They were afraid that hearing the sad news would shock her too much and cause her to have a serious reaction, possibly even harming her health. 4. How did Mrs. Mallard react after getting the death news? After hearing the news, Mrs. Mallard initially felt a wave of grief and cried uncontrollably in her sister’s arms. Her reaction was immediate, and she wept deeply. However, after her tears slowed, she went to her room alone to process the news more privately. 5. How did her reactions change when she went to her room? When Mrs. Mallard went to her room, she began to feel differently. Instead of continuing to feel sadness, she started to realize something unexpected: the death of her husband meant she was now free. She sat quietly in a chair, staring out the window, and began to feel a sense of peace and joy as she thought about her new life ahead. 6. Why do you think Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free? Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free because she understood that her husband's death would give her the chance to live for herself. In her marriage, she had been controlled and restricted by her husband's will, and now she could do whatever she wanted. This freedom made her feel both relieved and happy, which surprised her. 7. What do you mean by the statement “a joy that kills”? The phrase "a joy that kills" refers to the moment when Mrs. Mallard saw her husband alive after believing he had died. The overwhelming shock and joy of realizing that he was not dead caused her to have a heart attack. The joy was so powerful that it led to her sudden death, as her heart could not handle the extreme emotion. 8. What happened to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story? At the end of the story, Mrs. Mallard died from heart disease, which the doctors described as “a joy that kills.” After seeing her husband alive, the shock and sudden joy were too much for her heart. Sadly, she passed away, and her death was caused by the overwhelming emotional reaction to the situation. More Questions with Answers (a) How did Mrs. Mallard's emotions change after realizing her newfound freedom? At first, Mrs. Mallard felt deep sadness and cried a lot after hearing about her husband's death. But when she was alone in her room, her feelings started to change. She began to feel a sense of relief and happiness, realizing that she was now free to live her own life. (b) What did Mrs. Mallard anticipate about her future? Mrs. Mallard imagined a future where she could live for herself without anyone controlling her. She saw many years ahead of her, full of freedom and joy, where she could make her own decisions and enjoy life in her own way. (c) Why did Mrs. Mallard believe living for herself was important? Mrs. Mallard felt that in marriage, her husband had controlled her life, even if he had good intentions. Now, with him gone, she could live for herself and not for anyone else. She believed that true happiness came from having the freedom to make her own choices. (d) What was Mrs. Mallard's perspective on her love for her husband? Mrs. Mallard admitted that she had loved her husband sometimes, but not always. She realized that love was not as important to her as personal freedom. She felt that even though her husband had been kind, he had still made decisions for her, which took away her independence. (e) How did Mrs. Mallard describe the strongest impulse of her being? Mrs. Mallard described the strongest feeling inside her as a desire for freedom. She realized that the most powerful force in her life was the need to live for herself, without anyone else's influence or control. (f) Why did Josephine plead with Mrs. Mallard to open the door? Josephine was worried that Mrs. Mallard would make herself sick by staying alone in her room for too long. She knocked on the door and begged her sister to open it, afraid that she was suffering too much. (g) What did Mrs. Mallard feel as she looked out of the window? As Mrs. Mallard looked out of the window, she felt a sense of hope and freedom. She saw the blue sky, trees, and birds singing, which made her feel that a new and exciting life was waiting for her. (h) How did Mrs. Mallard appear when she opened the door? When Mrs. Mallard finally opened the door, she looked very different. There was a bright, victorious look in her eyes, and she carried herself with confidence, as if she had won something important. (i) What unexpected event occurred as Mrs. Mallard descended the stairs? As Mrs. Mallard came down the stairs with her sister, something shocking happened—her husband, Brently Mallard, walked in through the front door. He had not died in the accident as everyone had thought. (j) Why was Richards quick to shield Brently from Mrs. Mallard's view? Richards knew that Mrs. Mallard had a weak heart, and he was afraid that seeing her husband alive would shock her too much. He tried to stop her from seeing him, but it was too late. (k) How did Mrs. Mallard react to seeing her husband alive? When Mrs. Mallard saw her husband, she was so shocked that she could not handle it. The emotions were too overwhelming for her heart, and she collapsed. (l) What was the doctors' conclusion about Mrs. Mallard's death? The doctors said that Mrs. Mallard had died of "a joy that kills." They believed that the sudden happiness of seeing her husband alive was too much for her weak heart to handle. (m) What had actually caused Mrs. Mallard's death? In reality, Mrs. Mallard died because of shock and disappointment. She had just accepted her new freedom and happiness, and suddenly, it was taken away. The loss of her dream was too much for her heart. (n) How does the open window symbolize Mrs. Mallard's feelings? The open window represents Mrs. Mallard's freedom and new life. As she looked outside, she saw nature, fresh air, and blue skies, which made her feel hopeful and excited about her future. (o) What is ironic about Mrs. Mallard's death? The irony is that everyone thought she died from happiness, but in reality, she died from disappointment. She had just started to enjoy her freedom, but it was taken away in an instant, which caused her heart to fail. (p) What is the central theme of "The Story of an Hour"? The main theme of the story is freedom and independence . It shows how Mrs. Mallard felt trapped in her marriage and how she found unexpected happiness in the thought of living for herself. It also highlights how society often limits women's freedom. Bangla Translation: The Story of an Hour (English with Bangla Translation Sentence-wise) 1. When she abandoned herself a little whispered word escaped her slightly parted lips. যখন সে নিজেকে সম্পূর্ণরূপে হারিয়ে ফেলল, তখন তার সামান্য ফাঁক হয়ে থাকা ঠোঁট থেকে একটি ফিসফিস করা শব্দ বেরিয়ে এলো। 2. She said it over and over under her breath: "free, free, free!" সে শব্দটি বারবার বলছিল: "স্বাধীন, স্বাধীন, স্বাধীন!" 3. The vacant stare and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes. শূন্য দৃষ্টি এবং ভয়ের চেহারা, যা তার চোখে ছিল, তা অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। 4. They stayed keen and bright. তার চোখে তীক্ষ্ণতা ও উজ্জ্বলতা ফিরে এলো। 5. Her pulses beat fast, and the coursing blood warmed and relaxed every inch of her body. তার হৃদস্পন্দন দ্রুত হচ্ছিল, এবং প্রবাহিত রক্ত তার শরীরের প্রতিটি অংশকে উষ্ণ ও শিথিল করছিল। 6. She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her. সে থামেনি এটা ভাবতে যে এটা কোনো ভয়ঙ্কর আনন্দ ছিল কি না যা তাকে ধরে রেখেছে। 7. A clear and exalted perception enabled her to dismiss the suggestion as trivial. একটি স্বচ্ছ ও উন্নত উপলব্ধি তাকে এই ধারণাটিকে তুচ্ছ বলে উড়িয়ে দিতে সাহায্য করেছিল। 8. She knew that she would weep again when she saw the kind, tender hands folded in death. সে জানত, যখন সে মৃত্যুতে ভাঁজ করা কোমল ও দয়ালু হাত দেখবে, তখন সে আবার কাঁদবে। 9. But she saw beyond that bitter moment a long procession of years to come that would belong to her absolutely. কিন্তু সেই তিক্ত মুহূর্তের পর, সে এক দীর্ঘ বছরের সারি দেখতে পেল যা সম্পূর্ণরূপে তার নিজের হবে। 10. "Free! Body and soul free!" she kept whispering. "স্বাধীন! শরীর ও আত্মা স্বাধীন!" সে ফিসফিস করে বলতেই থাকল। 11. Josephine was kneeling before the closed door with her lips to the keyhole, imploring for admission. জোসেফিন বন্ধ দরজার সামনে হাঁটু গেড়ে বসেছিল, তার ঠোঁট চাবির ছিদ্রের কাছে, প্রবেশের জন্য অনুনয় করছিল। 12. Someone was opening the front door with a latchkey. কেউ সামনের দরজার তালা খুলছিল। 13. It was Brently Mallard who entered, a little travel-stained, composedly carrying his grip-sack and umbrella. এটি ছিল ব্রেন্টলি ম্যালার্ড, যে ঢুকল, কিছুটা ভ্রমণের ক্লান্তিতে আবৃত, শান্তভাবে তার ব্যাগ ও ছাতা বহন করে। 14. When the doctors came, they said she had died of heart disease—of joy that kills. যখন ডাক্তাররা এল, তারা বলল, সে হৃদরোগে মারা গেছে - সেই আনন্দে, যা মেরে ফেলে। Bangla Translation বাংলা অনুবাদ: যখন সে নিজেকে সম্পূর্ণরূপে হারিয়ে ফেলল, তখন তার সামান্য ফাঁক হয়ে থাকা ঠোঁট থেকে একটি ফিসফিস করা শব্দ বেরিয়ে এলো। সে শব্দটি বারবার বলছিল: "স্বাধীন, স্বাধীন, স্বাধীন!" শূন্য দৃষ্টি এবং ভয়ের চেহারা, যা তার চোখে ছিল, তা অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেল। তার চোখে তীক্ষ্ণতা ও উজ্জ্বলতা ফিরে এলো। তার হৃদস্পন্দন দ্রুত হচ্ছিল, এবং প্রবাহিত রক্ত তার শরীরের প্রতিটি অংশকে উষ্ণ ও শিথিল করছিল। সে থামেনি এটা ভাবতে যে এটা কোনো ভয়ঙ্কর আনন্দ ছিল কি না যা তাকে ধরে রেখেছে। একটি স্বচ্ছ ও উন্নত উপলব্ধি তাকে এই ধারণাটিকে তুচ্ছ বলে উড়িয়ে দিতে সাহায্য করেছিল। সে জানত, যখন সে মৃত্যুতে ভাঁজ করা কোমল ও দয়ালু হাত দেখবে, যখন সে সেই মুখ দেখবে যা তাকে ভালোবাসা ছাড়া অন্য কিছুতে কখনো দেখেনি, তখন সে আবার কাঁদবে। কিন্তু সেই তিক্ত মুহূর্তের পর, সে এক দীর্ঘ বছরের সারি দেখতে পেল যা সম্পূর্ণরূপে তার নিজের হবে। এবং সে তার বাহু খুলে তাদের স্বাগত জানাল। সেই আসন্ন বছরগুলিতে বেঁচে থাকার জন্য আর কেউ থাকবে না; সে শুধুমাত্র নিজের জন্য বাঁচবে। এমন কোনো শক্তিশালী ইচ্ছা থাকবে না যা তার উপর চাপানো হবে, সেই অন্ধ অধ্যবসায়ের সাথে, যার মাধ্যমে মানুষ বিশ্বাস করে যে তারা অন্যের উপর তাদের ব্যক্তিগত ইচ্ছা চাপানোর অধিকার রাখে। সদয় হোক বা নিষ্ঠুর, এই কাজটিকে সে একই অপরাধ হিসেবেই দেখল, যখন সে এই সংক্ষিপ্ত মুহূর্তে এর প্রকৃত অর্থ উপলব্ধি করল। তবুও, সে তাকে ভালোবাসত - কখনো কখনো। অনেক সময় সে ভালোবাসত না। তাতে কী আসে যায়! ভালোবাসা, যা এক অনুধাবিত রহস্য, তা কতটুকু গুরুত্ব পেতে পারে, যখন সে হঠাৎ করে উপলব্ধি করল যে আত্মনিশ্চয়তার এই অধিকারই তার অস্তিত্বের সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী অনুভূতি! "স্বাধীন! শরীর ও আত্মা স্বাধীন!" সে ফিসফিস করে বলতেই থাকল। জোসেফিন বন্ধ দরজার সামনে হাঁটু গেড়ে বসেছিল, তার ঠোঁট চাবির ছিদ্রের কাছে, প্রবেশের জন্য অনুনয় করছিল। "লুইস, দরজা খোলো! আমি মিনতি করি, দরজা খোলো - তুমি নিজেকে অসুস্থ করে তুলবে। তুমি কী করছ লুইস? ঈশ্বরের দোহাই, দরজা খোলো!" "চলে যাও। আমি নিজেকে অসুস্থ করছি না।" না, সে সেই খোলা জানালা দিয়ে জীবনের এক মহৌষধ পান করছিল। তার কল্পনা ভবিষ্যতের দিনগুলোর দিকে অস্থির হয়ে ছুটে যাচ্ছিল। বসন্তের দিন, গ্রীষ্মের দিন, এবং এমন সব দিন যা কেবল তার নিজের হবে। সে দ্রুত একটি প্রার্থনা করল যেন জীবন দীর্ঘ হয়। কেবল গতকালই সে কেঁপে উঠেছিল এই ভাবনায় যে জীবন দীর্ঘ হতে পারে। অবশেষে, সে উঠে দাঁড়াল এবং তার বোনের অনুরোধের জন্য দরজা খুলে দিল। তার চোখে এক উত্তেজিত বিজয়ের ছাপ ছিল, এবং সে নিজেকে অনিচ্ছাকৃতভাবে এক বিজয়ী দেবীর মতো ধরে রেখেছিল। সে তার বোনের কোমর জড়িয়ে ধরল, এবং তারা একসাথে সিঁড়ি বেয়ে নিচে নেমে এলো। রিচার্ডস নিচে অপেক্ষা করছিল। কেউ সামনের দরজার তালা খুলছিল। এটি ছিল ব্রেন্টলি ম্যালার্ড, যে ঢুকল, কিছুটা ভ্রমণের ক্লান্তিতে আবৃত, শান্তভাবে তার ব্যাগ ও ছাতা বহন করে। সে দুর্ঘটনার স্থান থেকে অনেক দূরে ছিল, এমনকি জানতও না যে এমন কিছু ঘটেছে। সে জোসেফিনের তীব্র চিৎকারে বিস্মিত হয়ে দাঁড়িয়ে রইল; রিচার্ডস দ্রুত তাকে তার স্ত্রীর দৃষ্টির বাইরে রাখার চেষ্টা করল। কিন্তু রিচার্ডস দেরি করে ফেলেছিল। যখন ডাক্তাররা এল, তারা বলল, সে হৃদরোগে মারা গেছে - সেই আনন্দে, যা মেরে ফেলে। Vocabulary: vocabulary words from the passage with their Bangla meanings: Abandoned - পরিত্যক্ত Whispered - ফিসফিসানো Escaped - পালিয়ে গিয়েছিল Slightly - সামান্য Parted - আলাদা Lips - ঠোঁট Over - বারবার Breath - শ্বাস Vacant - শূন্য Stare - তাকানো Look - দৃষ্টি Terror - সন্ত্রাস Followed - অনুসরণ করা Went - চলে গিয়েছিল Eyes - চোখ Stayed - স্থির Keen - তীক্ষ্ণ Bright - উজ্জ্বল Pulses - ধমনীর স্পন্দন Beat - ঠুকানো Fast - দ্রুত Coursing - প্রবাহিত হওয়া Blood - রক্ত Warmed - গরম Relaxed - শিথিল Inch - ইঞ্চি Stop - থামানো Ask - জিজ্ঞাসা করা Monstrous - ভয়ানক Joy - আনন্দ Held - ধরে রাখা Clear - পরিষ্কার Exalted - মহিমান্বিত Perception - উপলব্ধি Enable - সক্ষম করা Dismiss - সরিয়ে দেওয়া Suggestion - পরামর্শ Trivial - তুচ্ছ Weep - কাঁদা Kind - দয়ালু Tender - কোমল Hands - হাত Folded - ভাঁজ করা Death - মৃত্যু Looked - দেখা Love - ভালোবাসা Fixed - স্থির Gray - ধূসর Beyond - পেরিয়ে Bitter - তিক্ত Moment - মুহূর্ত Procession - শোভাযাত্রা Belong - অন্তর্ভুক্ত হওয়া Absolutely - সম্পূর্ণভাবে Opened - খোলা Spread - ছড়ানো Arms - বাহু Welcome - স্বাগতম Powerful - শক্তিশালী Bending - বেঁকা Blind - অন্ধ Persistence - অধ্যবসায় Believe - বিশ্বাস করা Right - অধিকার Impose - চাপানো Private - ব্যক্তিগত Fellow-creature - সহযাত্রী Intention - উদ্দেশ্য Cruel - নিষ্ঠুর Crime - অপরাধ Brief - সংক্ষিপ্ত Illumination - আলোকসজ্জা Loved - ভালোবাসা Sometimes - কখনও কখনও Often - প্রায়ই Matter - ব্যাপার Count - গোনা Face - মুখ Mystery - রহস্য Possession - অধিকার Self-assertion - আত্মবিশ্বাস Recognized - চিহ্নিত Strongest - সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী Impulse - প্রবৃত্তি Being - অস্তিত্ব Body - শরীর Soul - আত্মা Kept - রাখা Kneeling - হাঁটু গেড়ে বসা Implore - মিনতি করা Admission - প্রবেশ Heaven's sake - ঈশ্বরের দয়া Elixir - অমৃত Fancy - কল্পনা Running - চলা Riot - অরাজকতা Prayer - প্রার্থনা Triumph - বিজয় Goddess - দেবী Travel-stained - সফর-দূষিত Summary & Theme of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin Summary: Mrs. Louise Mallard, a woman with a heart condition, is gently informed of her husband’s death in a train accident. Initially, she reacts with overwhelming grief, weeping in her sister’s arms. However, when she retreats alone to her room, she begins to sense an unexpected feeling of freedom . As she gazes out the window at signs of spring—birds singing, patches of blue sky—she realizes she is now liberated  from the constraints of marriage. Though she resists this emotion at first, she eventually embraces it, whispering, "Free! Body and soul free!"  Tragically, her husband, Brently Mallard, returns unharmed, and the shock of seeing him alive causes her heart to fail—killing her instantly. Doctors declare she died of "joy that kills." Theme: The story explores female oppression in marriage  and the desire for independence . Mrs. Mallard’s brief moment of self-realization highlights how societal expectations suffocated women in the 19th century. Her death symbolizes how freedom, once glimpsed, cannot be taken away without fatal consequences. বাংলা অনুবাদ: "দ্য স্টোরি অফ আ্ন আওয়ার" – কেট শোপাঁ সারাংশ: হৃদরোগে আক্রান্ত লুইস ম্যালার্ডকে তার স্বামীর মৃত্যুসংবাদ খুব সতর্কভাবে দেওয়া হয়। প্রথমে তিনি প্রচণ্ড শোকে কাঁদেন, কিন্তু যখন একা ঘরে যান, তখন স্বাধীনতা  এর একটি অদ্ভুত অনুভূতি তার মধ্যে জন্ম নেয়। জানালা দিয়ে দেখা বসন্তের দৃশ্য—পাখির ডাক, নীল আকাশ—তাকে নতুন জীবনের ইঙ্গিত দেয়। তিনি বুঝতে পারেন যে বিবাহের বন্ধন থেকে তিনি মুক্ত । তিনি নিজেকে বলতে থাকেন, "মুক্ত! শরীর ও মন মুক্ত!"  কিন্তু হঠাৎ তার স্বামী, ব্রেন্টলি ম্যালার্ড, অক্ষত অবস্থায় ফিরে এলে, এই অপ্রত্যাশিত ঘটনায় তার হৃদযন্ত্র বিকল হয়ে যায়। ডাক্তাররা বলেন, তিনি "অত্যধিক আনন্দে"  মারা গেছেন। প্রধান বিষয়: গল্পটি বিবাহে নারীর দমন  এবং স্বাধীনতার আকাঙ্ক্ষা  নিয়ে আলোচনা করে। মিসেস ম্যালার্ডের মুহূর্তের স্বাধীনতার অনুভূতি ১৯শতকের সমাজে নারীদের উপর চাপানো নিয়মের বিরুদ্ধে বিদ্রোহ। তার মৃত্যু ইঙ্গিত দেয় যে, স্বাধীনতা একবার আস্বাদিত হলে, তা কেড়ে নেওয়ার চেষ্টা মৃত্যুর সমান। Key Takeaways: Irony:  Her death is called "joy that kills," but she actually dies from losing her newfound freedom. Symbolism:  The open window = freedom; heart trouble = emotional confinement. Feminist Critique:  Challenges the idea that marriage equals happiness for women.

Two students discussing their exam after coming out of the examination hall Palash:  Hey, Liton! How did your exam go today? Were you able to answer all the questions? Liton:  Honestly, not so well. Some of the questions were tougher than I expected. What about you? Palash:  I didn't do as well as I had hoped. I couldn’t prepare properly because I was sick for a few days before the exam. Liton:  Oh, that’s unfortunate. I struggled a lot, especially with questions 2 and 4. They weren’t familiar to me at all, and I found them really difficult. Palash:  Oh, really? I didn’t find them that hard. In fact, I think all the questions were quite easy this time. Liton:  Well, that’s because you’re a brilliant student! You always grasp things quickly, so your experience is different from mine. Palash:  Come on, Liton! Still, I don’t think the paper was that difficult. Even an average student should be able to secure at least 50% marks. Liton:  Maybe you’re right, but I was thinking about students who struggle more with the subject. For them, it might have been a bit tricky. Palash:  I understand your point, but I didn't see anyone looking too upset after the exam. That’s a good sign! Liton:  You’re always so positive, Palash. I wish I had your confidence! Palash:  Well, there’s nothing we can do now except wait for the results. Let’s hope for the best! Liton:  Yes, that’s all we can do. Fingers crossed! Write a Dialogue between two friends about after coming out Examination Hall   Monisha: Hello, Ohana. How have you done in today's paper?    Ohana: It's cool. But you look excited. What happened to you?   Monisha: Oh! I have had a horrible experience this day. The questions frightened me from the very beginning. It was my effort that I could save me somehow.    Ohana: But I have answered all the questions. To speak the truth, all the questions were somewhat hard and stiff. But I could carry on rather with ease.   Monisha: The questions no 2 and 4 were not common to me. Overall questions seemed very hard to me.    Ohana: I don't think so. It seemed very hard to you as you did not study well owning to your illness.   Monisha: Your idea may be wrong or right. I do not know. But it is true that you are a bright student. So, your case is different.    Ohana: Still the paper as a whole is not so hard to carry 50% marks.   Monisha: I am speaking of the average students.    Ohana: I did not see any student depressed.   Monisha: What are you saying? For ordinary students like me the questions were definitely difficult.    Ohana: The questions on grammar were very easy. Besides, the students have been asked to write an essay on such a subject that is very common.   Monisha: Do not forget that you are one of the good boys in our class. By the way, I wonder if our examiners ever feel for us.    Ohana: They are all sensible men. The point is that we neglect our work and so we suffer in the long run.   Monisha: In this case I agree with you. However, I am happy to see that you are very optimistic.    Ohana: Let's hope for the best and be serious from now on.      Write a Dialogue between two friends about after coming out Examination Hall Advanced Monisha: Greetings, Ohana. How did you fare in today's examination? Ohana: It went decently for me. However, you seem quite elated. What's the cause for your enthusiasm? Monisha: Oh, I've had a rather dreadful experience today. The questions were intimidating right from the start. I had to muster all my effort to salvage the situation. Ohana: I managed to tackle all the questions myself. To be honest, they were rather challenging and demanding. Nevertheless, I navigated through them quite smoothly. Monisha: Questions 2 and 4 were unfamiliar territory for me. In general, the entire set of questions appeared exceedingly daunting. Ohana: I beg to differ. It probably felt that way because you weren't adequately prepared due to your recent illness. Monisha: Your assessment may hold some truth or not, I can't say for sure. What is undeniable is your academic prowess, which sets you apart. Ohana: Nonetheless, the overall paper wasn't too formidable to secure at least 50% marks. Monisha: I'm referring to the average students, mind you. Ohana: I didn't observe any students appearing despondent. Monisha: How can you say that? For students like me, the questions were undeniably challenging. Ohana: The questions on grammar were quite straightforward. Additionally, the essay topic was quite commonplace. Monisha: Don't forget that you are one of the top students in our class. By the way, I wonder if our examiners ever empathize with us. Ohana: They are all reasonable individuals. The crux of the matter is that we sometimes neglect our studies, and that's why we face difficulties in the long run. Monisha: I concur in this regard. Nevertheless, it's heartening to see your optimism. Ohana: Let's remain hopeful and commit to a more diligent approach from now on.               A dialogue between two students coming out of examination centre Qamar  :  Hello, Rizwan! How are you?   Rizwan  :  I am not fine today.   Qamar  :  Why?   Rizwan  :  I could not solve my paper properly.   Qamar  :  But question paper was very easy.   Rizwan  :  No really the examination is a great curse.   Qamar  :  Don't tell me! You should prepare for the examination in time. Look, I am very happy and my paper is correct more than eighty percent. But I am sorry, I could not solve a question due to the shortage of time. But my performance in examination is very fine. Please tell me about your paper.   Rizwan  :  The story ''The Thirsty Crow'' was very easy which have ten marks. I wrote it perfect. There would be no mistake.   Qamar  :  It means that you can get nine marks in it. How did you write the letter?   Rizwan  :  The letter was also easy but I have mistakes of spellings in it.   Qamar  :  It means that you will obtain seven marks only in letter. Which essay was written by you?   Rizwan  :  I wrote on ''The football match.''   Qamar  :  How did you write it?   Rizwan  :  It is quite all right.   Qamar  :  How many marks can you get in it?   Rizwan  :  I can easily get six marks from fifteen.   Qamar  :  How is your translation in English?   Rizwan  :  It is fifty percent correct and this translation will exactly give five marks from ten.   Qamar  :  How is your translation in Urdu.   Rizwan  :  I left it because it was out of my approach.   Qamar  :  How are your sentences?   Rizwan  :  Only two sentences are right out of four.   Qamar  :  It means that you can get thirty one marks from seventy five. And you will pass in English paper.   Rizwan  :  Yes, I can pass but I am not satisfied on this small success.       Dialogue Between you and your friend After Coming Out Examination Hall Sujon : Hello,  Rakib . How have you done in today's paper?   Rakib : It's cool. But you look excited. What happened to you?   Sujon : Oh! I have had a horrible experience this day. The questions frightened me from the very beginning. It was my effort that I could save me somehow. Rakib : But I have answered all the questions. To speak the truth, all the questions were somewhat hard and stiff. But I could carry on rather with ease.   Sujon : The questions no 2 and 4 were not common to me. Overall questions seemed very hard to me.   Rakib : I don't think so. It seemed very hard to you as you did not study well owning to your illness.   Sujon : Your idea may be wrong or right. I do not know. But it is true that you are a bright student. So, your case is different. Rakib : Still the paper as a whole is not so hard to carry 50% marks.   Sujon : I am speaking of the average students.   Rakib : I did not see any student depressed.   Sujon : What are you saying? For ordinary students like me the questions were definitely difficult.   Rakib : The questions on grammar were very easy. Besides, the students have been asked to write an essay on such a subject that is very common.   Sujon : Do not forget that you are one of the good boys in our class. By the way, I wonder if our examiners ever feel for us. Rakib : They are all sensible men. The point is that we neglect our work and so we suffer in the long run.   Sujon : In this case I agree with you. However, I am happy to see that you are very optimistic.   Rakib : Let's hope for the best and be serious from now on.     Dialogue Between You and Your Friend After Coming Out of the Examination Hall পরীক্ষার হল থেকে বের হওয়ার পর তোমার এবং তোমার বন্ধুর মধ্যে সংলাপ Sujon: Hello, Rakib. How have you done in today's paper? সুজন: হ্যালো, রাকিব। আজকের পরীক্ষাটা কেমন হয়েছে তোমার? Rakib: It's cool. But you look excited. What happened to you? রাকিব: ভালোই হয়েছে। কিন্তু তুমি কিছুটা উত্তেজিত দেখাচ্ছো। কী হয়েছে তোমার? Sujon: Oh! I have had a horrible experience this day. The questions frightened me from the very beginning. It was my effort that I could save me somehow. সুজন: ওহ! আজকের অভিজ্ঞতা খুবই ভয়ানক ছিল। প্রশ্নগুলো শুরু থেকেই আমাকে আতঙ্কিত করেছিল। অনেক কষ্টে আমি নিজেকে কোনোভাবে বাঁচিয়েছি। Rakib: But I have answered all the questions. To speak the truth, all the questions were somewhat hard and stiff. But I could carry on rather with ease. রাকিব: কিন্তু আমি সব প্রশ্নের উত্তর দিয়েছি। সত্যি বলতে, প্রশ্নগুলো কিছুটা কঠিন ছিল, তবে আমি বেশ সহজেই এগিয়ে যেতে পেরেছি। Sujon: The questions no 2 and 4 were not common to me. Overall questions seemed very hard to me. সুজন: প্রশ্ন নম্বর ২ ও ৪ আমার কাছে অপরিচিত ছিল। পুরো প্রশ্নপত্রই আমার জন্য কঠিন মনে হয়েছে। Rakib: I don't think so. It seemed very hard to you as you did not study well owing to your illness. রাকিব: আমি তা মনে করি না। তোমার কাছে কঠিন মনে হয়েছে কারণ অসুস্থতার কারণে তুমি ভালোভাবে পড়তে পারোনি। Sujon: Your idea may be wrong or right. I do not know. But it is true that you are a bright student. So, your case is different. সুজন: তোমার ধারণা ভুলও হতে পারে, ঠিকও হতে পারে। আমি জানি না। তবে এটা সত্য যে তুমি একজন মেধাবী ছাত্র, তাই তোমার পরিস্থিতি আলাদা। Rakib: Still, the paper as a whole is not so hard to carry 50% marks. রাকিব: তবুও, পুরো প্রশ্নপত্র মোটেও এত কঠিন ছিল না যে ৫০% নম্বর পাওয়া যাবে না। Sujon: I am speaking of the average students. সুজন: আমি সাধারণ ছাত্রদের কথা বলছি। Rakib: I did not see any student depressed. রাকিব: আমি কোনো শিক্ষার্থীকে হতাশ দেখিনি। Sujon: What are you saying? For ordinary students like me, the questions were definitely difficult. সুজন: তুমি কী বলছো? আমার মতো সাধারণ ছাত্রদের জন্য প্রশ্নগুলো সত্যিই কঠিন ছিল। Rakib: The questions on grammar were very easy. Besides, the students have been asked to write an essay on such a subject that is very common. রাকিব: ব্যাকরণের প্রশ্নগুলো খুবই সহজ ছিল। তাছাড়া, রচনাটি এমন একটি বিষয়ে ছিল যা খুবই সাধারণ। Sujon: Do not forget that you are one of the good boys in our class. By the way, I wonder if our examiners ever feel for us. সুজন: এটা ভুলে যেয়ো না যে তুমি আমাদের ক্লাসের ভালো ছাত্রদের একজন। তাছাড়া, আমি ভাবছি, আমাদের পরীক্ষকরা কখনো আমাদের অনুভূতি বোঝেন কি না। Rakib: They are all sensible men. The point is that we neglect our work and so we suffer in the long run. রাকিব: তারা সবাই বিবেকবান মানুষ। আসল বিষয় হলো, আমরা আমাদের পড়াশোনায় অবহেলা করি, তাই শেষ পর্যন্ত আমাদের কষ্ট পেতে হয়। Sujon: In this case, I agree with you. However, I am happy to see that you are very optimistic. সুজন: এই বিষয়ে আমি তোমার সাথে একমত। তবে, তোমাকে এত ইতিবাচক দেখেই আমি খুশি। Rakib: Let's hope for the best and be serious from now on. রাকিব: চলো, সেরা কিছুর আশায় থাকি এবং এখন থেকে পড়াশোনায় সিরিয়াস হই। You May Also Like: A dialogue about the bad effect of smoking A Dialogue about the preparation for the SSC Examination A Dialogue / Conversation between a doctor and a patient A dialogue about the problem of load-shedding Dialogue between two students about their hobbies A dialogue about how to learn English well A dialogue between a master and a pupil on public speaking A dialogue between a librarian and a student on borrowing books A dialogue between two friends regarding Internet Dialogue between father and son on the choice of career A Dialogue Between Two Friends on Food Adulteration A dialogue between A tourist and a native about some direction A dialogue between Sujan and Ashik about importance of English A dialogue between Sujan and Ashik about importance of English Dialogue about the advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life A dialogue between the two friends about the causes of failure in English A dialogue between two friends on visiting a place of historical interest A Dialogue between you and your headmaster about a transfer certificate. 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SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 20 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1×10 = 10 through, be, a, by, decrease, with, of, in Several outbreak investigation reports have shown that Covid-19 transmission can (a) ______ particularly effective (b) ______ crowded, confined indoor spaces. The duration (c) ______ the indoor activity and increased production of respiratory droplets (d) ______ loud speech and singing, likely increased the risk transmission. Poor ventilation in confined indoor spaces is associated (e) ______ increased transmission of respiratory infections and Covid-19 (g) ______ particular. Well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems may have (g) ______ complementary role in decreasing transmission in indoor spaces (h) ______ increasing the rate of air change, (i) ______ recirculation of air and increasing the use (j) ______ outdoor air. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5 = 5 Everyone should take the vaccine against Covid-19 once they are eligible. It offers excellent protection against moderate to severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Vaccines do not offer complete protection from Covid-19. You should protect both themselves and their community. People who are vaccinated are also less likely to infect others once they have been vaccinated. 3. Complete the following with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1×10 = 10 have, make, be, surge, dwindle, succumb, include, follow, confirm, ramp In the year since the first death from Covid-19 was (a) ______ in Bangladesh, over 8,500 lives have (b) ______ lost to the highly infectious novel coronavirus in the country. No one (c) ______ been spared by Covid-19. Victims (d) ______ teachers, students, judges, lawyers, policemen, businessmen, artists and more. The virus has (e) ______ once again in recent times and 11 more people (f) ______ to Covid-19 on Wednesday. The government has (g) ______ up awareness campaigns on the need to wear masks and (h) ______ health guidelines, while the number of available hospital beds (i) ______. Furthermore, the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus has (j) ______ efforts to contain transmission even more important. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: 1×10 = 10 (a) I am sure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (Make Negative Sentence) (b) A man has to make a proper use of his time if he wants to shine in life. (Make Simple Sentence) (c) Who doesn’t know it? (Make Assertive Sentence) (d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (e) Killing time is more harmful than committing suicide. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (f) Our life is only a sum total of hours, days, and years. (Make Negative Sentence) (g) No other season of life is as valuable as youth. (Use superlative degree) (h) In youth, our mind can be shaped easily. (Make Complex Sentence) (i) We should utilize our time properly in youth. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (j) Everyone knows it as the seedtime of life. (Make Compound Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5 = 5 (a) Some people infected with the virus have no symptoms, ______? (b) When the virus does cause symptoms, common ones include fever, body ache, dry cough, fatigue, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and loss of smell, ______? (c) In some people, Covid-19 causes more severe symptoms like high fever, severe cough, and shortness of breath, ______? (d) People with Covid-19 can also experience neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or both, ______? (e) These may occur with or without respiratory symptoms, ______?   6.    Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.                                                                                                                        1X5=5 Coronaviruses are an (a) --------------  (extreme) common cause of colds and other upper respiratory (b) ------------  (infect). SARS-CoV-2, short for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is the (c) ----------  (office) name for the coronavirus (d) --------------  (response) for Covid-19. Covid‑19, short' for "coronavirus (e) -----------------  (ease) 2019," is the name of the disease caused by theSARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. 7.     Fill in the gaps with appropriate preposition.                        1x5=5 A sinner feels repentant (a) -------------------  his sin. He repents (b) -----------------  his sin. He prays(cl ---------------  Allah. He gives (d) ---------------  all his bad habits. He does not addict (e) -----------------  any evil activities. S. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.                                     1X5=5 Flora; a student of class 9 of a renowned school of Dhaka, registered for her Covid Vaccine using her birth registration certificate a month ago, (a) ---------------  she was very anxious as she was not getting the date of vaccine. (b) -------------- , her final examination was getting nearer day by day. If the date of vaccine coincided with her exam, she would be in trouble. (c) --------------  , the newDelta variant of Covid-19 was spreading very quickly. Still. there was no good news for Flora. (d)------------- , she developed a severe headache and fever with a runny nose. (e) --------------------  shedecided to have a Covid Test and went to a hospital with her father. 9.      Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5 we dont know for certain if the people. virus spreads through air conditioning but we do'know -that when its hot and humid people are more likely to stay indoors with the windows closed giving the virus more opportunity to spread Part B : Writing (Marks 40) 10.    Suppose, you always remember your first day at school. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your First Day at School".                 10 11.    Suppose, your father is a poor government employee. You have four school going brothers and sisters. Your father can not bear your educational expenses. Now, write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress,of your school fora full free studentship. 10 12.    Write a composition about "Population Problem of Bangladesh". 20                       ✅ Answer Key SOLUTION TO MODEL QUESTION Part-A 1.   (a) be (b) in (c) of (d) through (e)with (f) in (g) a (h) by (i) decreasing j) of 2.  (a) Everyone should get the vaccine against Covid-19 once they are eligible. (b)  It will help to protect both themselves and their community. (c)    Vaccines do not offer complete protection from Covid-19. (d)  Vaccines offer excellent protection against moderate to severe disease, hospitalization, and death. (e)    You are also less likely to infect others once you have been vaccinated. 3.     (a) confirmed (b) been (c) has (d) include (e) surging (0 succumbed (g) ramped (h) follow (i) dwindles j) made 4. (a) I am not unsure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (b) A man has to make a proper use of his time to shine in life. (c)  Everybody knows it. (d)  How miserably the lazy suffer in the long run! (e) Isn't killing time more harmful than committing suicide? (fl Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days, and years. (g) Youth is the most valuable season of life. (h) It is in youth when our mind can be shaped easily. (i) Shouldn't we utilize our time properly in youth? j)  It is the seedtime of life and everyone knows it. 5. (a) Some people infected with the virus have no symptoms, have they/ do they? (b) When the virus does cause symptoms, common ones include fever, body ache, dry cough, fatigue, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and loss of smell, don't they? (c) In some people, Covid- 19 causes more severe symptoms like high fever, severe cough, and shortness of breath, doesn't it? (d) People with Covid-19 can also experience neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or both, can't they? (e) These may occur with or without respiratory symptoms, mayn't they? 6.  (a) extremely (b) infections (c) official (d) responsible (e) disease 7.  (a) for (b) of (c) to (d) up (e) to 8.(a) but (b) Besides (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand (e) Therefore 9. We don't know for certain if the Covid-19 virus spreads through air conditioning. But we do know that when it's hot and humid, people are more likely to stay indoors, with the windows closed — giving the virus more opportunity to spread.                     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2019 - 2020 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Provide the appropriate preposition (questions 1 and 2) 01. Tina is renowned ____ her oratory. A) with B) of C) in D) for 02. He was not conversant ____ the plan. A) of B) to C) with D) in Select the correct word to complete the sentences (Q. 3-7) 03. Waring! No unauthorized personnel ____ this point. A) about B) beyond C) here D) then 04. ____ to Barishal by bus yesterday? A) Did Jashim went B) had Jashim go C) Was Jashim go D) Did Jashim go 05. The dress was designed by ____ famous Italian artist. A) a B) the C) an D) one 06. It is the ____ city of the country. A) most populous B) more populous C) Most people D) most population 07. Who says that you can go ____ the world in eighty days? A) over B) around C) Across D) beyond 08. Choose the correct sentence. A) The railway will compensate us with the loss. B) The railway will compensate us for the loss. C) The railway will compensate us the loss. D) The railway will compensate us loser. 09. The correct synonym if ‘mediocre’ is- A) average B) industrious C) ordinary D) better 10. The correct antonym of ‘spurious’ is- A) cautious B) fantastic C) modest D) genuine 11. What is the meaning of the proverb ‘Do not put the cart before the horse’? A) Put the horse behind the cart. B) Do not follow any order when you do things. C) A cart cannot move without a horse. D) Do things in proper order. Read the following passage and answer the questions 12-16. Money is not only coins and banknotes, it is anything that people are willing to use in order to represent the value of other things for the purpose of exchanging goods and services. Money enables people to compare quickly and easily the value of different commodities (such as fish and shoes), to exchange one thing for another, and to store wealth conveniently. There have been many types of money. The most familiar is the coin. Which is a standardized piece of imprinted metal. Yet money existed long before the invention of coins, and cultures have prospered using other things as currency. Such as cowries, cattle, skins, salt, grains, beads, cloth and promissory notes. In modern prisons, cigarettes have often served as money. Nowadays people do not have to carry money when they go for shopping, they can use debit or cash cards. These cards are also called plastic money. 12. What was the most well-known form of money in the past? A) Cowries B) Computer bits C) Coins D) Stone 13. What is the passage about? A) The history of money in human society. B) How money changes society. C) How coins came into existence. D) The importance of plastic money. 14. The passage suggests that A) coins existed long before the invention of money. B) cowries were never counted as money. C) in ancient times, cigarettes were used as money. D) coins followed the invention of money. 15. How does the passage define money? A) Anything that is used to represent the value of something and used for the purpose of exchange of goods and services. B) Cowries and coins are used for the purpose of exchange of goods and services. C) Something that is only used to store wealth. D) A standardized piece of imprinted metal. 16. According to the passage- A) debit or cash cards were carly forms of money. B) debit and cash cards have always been there. C) debit and cash cards are newer forms of money. D) debit and cash cards are money only in our imagination.    ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D C B D A A B B A D D C A D A C

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2018 - 2019 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Choose the correct preposition (questions 1-3) 01. We have to deal ____ our problems. A) with B) after C) on D) by 02. The solution of the problem dawned ____ me. A) on B) in C) is D) are 03. A philosopher pounders ____ the meaning of life. A) in B) on C) by D) is Choose the best option (questions 4-14) 04. ‘Over and out’ – what does the phrase mean? A) End of message B) End of story C) End of poetry D) End of passage 05. An Ophthalmologist is a doctor of the ____. A) bones B) nerves C) eyes D) nose and throat 06. ‘Very Primeval’ means- A) Very ancient B) Peak time C) Most Important D) Main example 07. Marrying ____ daughters at an early age is a standard practice in many rural families in Bangladesh. A) with B) off C) of D) to 08. I will stay with you ____ there is a room free. A) as much as B) as many as C) As long as D) as important as 09. Everyone has the right to ____ access to public service in his country. A) unequal B) equal C) stop D) limited 10. ____ this is a serious issue that deserves further study. A) Rarely B) Clearly C) Usually D) Promptly 11. In the essay the student has ____ about a road trip. A) written B) memorized C) complained D) posted 12. The word ‘tormentor’ is – A) a noun B) an adjective C) a verb D) an adverb 13. Which of the following words is correctly spelt? A) Madonna B) Malicous C) Mistic D) Mattress 14. The opposite of accidental – A) intentional B) occupational C) sensational D) chaotic 15. Choose the odd from the word list. A) Cyclone B) Earthquake C) Diverge D) Tsunami 16. The synonym of ‘false’ is – A) wrong B) right C) bad D) good 17. ‘Tertiary education’ refers to ____ education. A) School level B) Madrasa level C) College level D) University level 18. Conflict may be described as: A) Harmony B) Homogenous C) Disagreement D) Homologous 19. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘pins and needles’? A) Uncomfortable feeling in a part of the body B) Part of a tailor’s sewing kit C) Uncomfortable wearing new shoes D) Part of an electrician’s tool kit 20. Choose the correct sentence: A) I am committed to pursuing a career in management B) I am committed in pursuing a career in management C) I am committed for pursuing a career in management D) I am committed against pursuing a career in management Read the following passage and answer (question 21-25) Even a few years ago, very few people had even heard of the word internet. Now it would be difficult to find anyone who has not heard of it. Many of us use it on a regular basis, and most of us have access to it in our homes too. The ‘net’ in the internet stands for network. A network is two or more computers connected together so that information can be shared or sent from one to the other. The internet is a vast resource for all types of information. You may enjoy using it to do research, download your favourite song or communicate with family and friends. It is like a giant bulletin board for the whole world to see.  Since anyone can put anything on the internet, one must be careful and use both judgement and common sense while accessing and using internet service. 21.   Today, very few people can be found who have not heard of ____ A) The Internet B) the network C) computer D) the laptop 22. What does the term ‘net’ in the internet stand for? A) Network B) Fishing nets C) Speed D) Capacity 23. Internet is called a source of ____? A) information B) statistics C) art D) culture 24. What are the main purposes of using the Internet? A) Research, entertainment and communication B) Only entertainment C) Only research D) Only communication 25. What is the meaning of the word ‘access’? A) excess B) enter C) boot D) communicate   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 A A B A C A B C B B A A D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A C A D C A A A A A A B

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2017 - 2018 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and answer questions 1-5 When it comes to dealing with violence against vulnerable groups in society, such as children, legislation is one important tool that must be enacted to deter people from resorting to violence. In Bangladesh, there are laws providing protection for children, especially girls, but these laws have often proved to be ineffective either because of an absence of stricter clauses or lack of proper implementation. These have resulted in a surge in violence in recent times. Rape, gang-rape, torture, deaths and child marriage are only a few examples of violence-related cases. Formulating appropriate mechanism for the implementation of the Children Act 2013 has become an urgent need to improve legal protection of children. We must all be sensitized to the rights of children and must unite to create an environment of zero tolerance towards violence of any sorts – sexual, physical or psychological against children through the implementation of the Act.   The most appropriate title for the passage would be: A) Violence against children B) The legal system of Bangladesh C) Protecting children’s rights D) Children in Bangladesh   The antonym of ‘vulnerable’ is: A) defenceless B) illiterate C) poor D) guarded   The noun of ‘deter’ is: A) deterrence B) deterrential C) detention D) detour   Why has there been a rise in acts of violence against children in recent times? A) Children are unaware of their rights in society B) There are flawed laws in the bangladesh legal system to punish criminals for acts of violence against children C) Juvenile justice remains slack in enforcing proper acting to protect children’s right D) The legal system today sees children as the most neglected members of society.   ‘Zero tolerance’ is: A) A policy that measures intolerant behaviour of criminals on a scale that denotes zero as the negative reading B) A policy that imposes strict punishment for offences with the intention of eliminating them C) The penalty enforced against Juvenile delinquents D) A legal term used for punishment within the armed forces   The police tried to blame the accident ____ the poor rickshaw puller. A) for B) to C) over D) on   This is the school which ____ . A) I used to go B) I used to go to C) I go D) I am going   Neither the teacher nor the students ____ to use this book again. A) wants B) want C) wanting D) is wanting   As I ____ Mr. Chowdhury’s behaviour towards me, I will not tolerate it anymore. A) admire B) engage C) detest D) initiate   Due to the continual noise from the street below, I couldn’t ____ what I was reading. A) comprehend B) bother C) pretend D) consider   Farhana speaks English fluently; ____, she knows French. A) however B) since C) although D) moreover   I think my brother has ____ his friends badly and displayed selfishness for a long time. A) respected B) treated C) acted D) protected   Germany has won the football match, ____? A) has it B) hasn’t it C) did it D) does it   The strength of Achilles was on his ____. A) hill B) heal C) Heel D) hell   The discovery of penicillin was a ____ event. A) sensible B) sensational C) senile D) sensitive   The Highway Agency warned drivers to be extra careful and to delay journeys if bad weather ____. A) facilitate B) persists C) hinders D) ceases   Left ____ himself, he would be able to complete the work in less than a month. A) with B) on C) by D) to   The correct synonym of ‘discrepancy’ in: A) discreet B) discursive C) disagreement D) discourse   The antonym of ‘viable’ is: A) possible B) impracticable C) vulnerable D) honourable   One who draws a map is called a ____. A) compositor B) cartographer C) apothecary D) curator   The meaning of the word ‘nocturnal’ is: A) sleepy in the afternoon B) occurring or active at night C) sleepless during the day D) passive during night   The correctly spelled word is: A) escalater B) etherial  C) estuary D) exquisite    What is the meaning of the idiom ‘to follow your nose’? A) to discover something B) to follow your instinct C) to smell something D) to suspect a trick   ‘A piece of cake’ means: A) Something that is very easy B) A slice of cake C) An inexperienced person D) A valueless act   The appropriate translation of the following sentence ‘শিক্ষক আমাদের দেরী করার জন্য বকলেন’ is: A) Our teacher expelled us for being late B) Our teacher detained us for being late C) Our teacher punished us for being late D) Our teacher told us off for being late   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 C D A B B D A B C A D B B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25   C B B D C B B B C B A D

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2016 - 2017 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and answer questions: 01-05 Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without reading words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man’s superiority over them – that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us – is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them. 01. According to the passage ____ . A) Dolphins have been helping drowning sailors since the Roman times B) Sailors have helped drowning dolphins since the Roman times C) Dolphins have drowned sailors since the Roman time D) Drowning sailors and dolphins have been helping each other since the Roman times. 02. The passage seems to suggest that ____ . A) Man is not a mammal B) Man is the most intelligent mammal C) Dolphins are the only intelligent mammals D) There could be more intelligent mammals than man 03. One can infer from reading the passage that ____ . A) communication is the most fascination aspect of the dolphins B) dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans C) dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have, such as the ability to think D) it is not usual for dolphins to communicate with each other 04. The fact that the writer of the passage thinks that we can kill dolphins more easily than they can kill us ____ . A) does not mean that we are superior to them B) means that they are better adapted to their environment that we are C) shows that dolphins have a very sophisticated form on communication D) proves that dolphin are not the most intelligent species at sea 05. It is clear from the passage that dolphins ____ . A) don’t want to be with us as much as we want to be with them B) are proven to be less intelligent that once though C) are capable of learning a language and communicating with humans D) have a reputation for being friendly to human 06. The referee blew the whistle to end the game ____ there were two minutes left. A) therefore B) since C) although D) however 07. The doctor ____ checked the patient and found only minor problems. A) thoroughly B) casually C) reluctantly D) thoughtfully 08. The Bangladesh girl’s football team beat the Indian girls’ team 2-1 with a ____ minute goal. A) last B) first C) injury D) penalty 09. I am used to ____ coffee in the morning now. A) drink B) drank C) drunk D) drinking 10. The batsman ____ the ball with all his might. A) striked B) stoke C) struck D) streaked 11. I could not figure ____ what the teacher was talking ____ . A) into, on B) by, on C) out, about D) on, about 12. If I had known he was in trouble, I ____ helped. A) would B) have had C) should have D) would have 13. Raju is someone you can ____ your confidence. A) take into B) get into C) build up D) boost up 14. London lies ____ the Thames. A) over B) under C) at D) on 15. My father was angry ____ me. A) at B) with C) of D) on Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in underline (16-17) 16. Speech was given to conceal his thoughts. A) reveal B) express C) hide D) argue 17. Sweet are the uses of adversity. A) university B) publicity C) uncertainty D) difficulty 18. ____ among you are from Class XII? A) which B) who C) whom D) whose 19. The first half of the game belonged to us the second half to ____ . A) them B) they C) their D) those 20. Which of the following sentences are correct A) More you read, less you understand B) The more you read, less you understand C) The more you read, the less you understand D) More you read, the less you understand 21. Which of the following sentences are correct A) Doctor suggested the patient to the vacation. B) He likes listening to music at night. C) We had great time on the top of mountain. D) Learning French isn’t easy. 22. Which one of the following is not a synonym for ‘anxiety’? A) disquiet B) apprehension C) indifference D) unease 23. I went after my dream and now I am a published writer. The underline phrase means – A) obtained B) pursued C) got D) proceeded 24. Choose the correctly spelled word. A) Occasionally B) Ocassionally C) Occasionally D) Occasionaly 25. What is the antonym for ‘turbulence’? A) disorder B) tranquility C) disturbance D) rupture   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 A D B A D C A A D B C D D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D B C D B A C B C B C B

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2015-2016 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and answer questions (1-5) Use of electronic mail (e-mail) has been widespread for more than a decade and a half. E-mail simplifice the flow of ideas, connects people from distant offices, eliminates the need for meeting, and often boosts productivity. However, e-mail should be carefully managed to avoid unclear and inappropriate communication. E-mail messages should be concise and limited to one topic. When complex issues need to be addressed, phone calls are still the best. 01. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A) E-mail’s Popularity B) Appropriate Use of E-mail C) E-mail: The Ideal Form of Communication D) Why Phone Calls Are Better than E-mail 02. The main idea of the paragraph is that E-mail A) causes people to be unproductive when it is used to incorrectly B) has changed considerably since it first began a decade and a half ago C) is not always the easiest way to connect people from distant offices D) Is effective for certain kinds of messages but if managed wisely 03. The word ‘eliminate’ means A) established B) initiate C) remove D) set up 04. The word productivity is a/an A) adjective B) adverb C) verb D) noun 05. The passage suggests that e-mail messages should be A) unclear B) clear-cut C) detailed D) frequent Choose the correct preposition (6-7) 06. He felt bad ____ no reason at all. A) of B) on C) in D) for 07. The train to Rajshahi departed ____ the platform. A) from B) at C) with D) on 08. The synonym of the word ‘tumult’ is – A) commotion B) composure C) calm D) tranquility 09. The antonym of the word ‘Somber’ is – A) sleepy B) bright C) drab D) dismal Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in italics (10-12) 10. Bangladesh has made considerable progress in last few decades. A) trivial B) amazing C) absolute D) significant  11. The Taka has dropped by three poisha against the dollar after being steady against the greenback for more than eight month. A) strong B) stable C) fixed D) certain 12. We have been able to disburse over 20 percent funds allocated against the World Bank endorsed projects. A) distribute B) procure C) Spend properly D) collect Choose the best option (question 13-15) 13. You can ____ Zaman to get the job done. A) call off B) hold on C) give in D) count on 14. Come, she will not change her mind. A) whatever B) what may C) which may D) off it 15. If I thought I could ____ it, I wouldn’t pay my taxes at all. A) get away with it B) put up with C) do away with D) grow out of it Choose the correct pronouns (16-17) 16. Leap years, ____ have 366 days, contain an extra day in February. A) that B) when C) where D) which 17. Nazrul, ____ is our national poet, was also a soldier. A) whom B) who C) he D) what Choose the verb that agrees with the subject (18-19) 18. He ____ tha ball so hard that it flew over the tree. A) hitted B) hitting C) hit D) hits 19. Each member of the large family ____ his own sets of priorities. A) has B) is C) have D) are Complete the statements with appropriate choices (20-22) 20. A local company has agreed to ____ the school team with football shirts. A) contribute B) give C) supply D) produce 21. I really enjoy stories that are ____ in the distant future. A) set B) found C) put D) positioned 22. I think I’ve made our position very ____. A) clarified B) clear C) clearly D) cleared 23. Which of the following sentences is correct (23-24) A) Do you know who the house belong to? B) Do you know whom does the house belong to? C) Do you know to whom the house belongs to? D) Do you know who the house belongs to? 24.  A) It was an error of judgement. B) It was a mistake of judgement. C) It was a wrong of judgement. D) It was a gaffe of judgement. 25. Choose the incorrectly spelled word A) conscientious B) preseverence C) committee D) connoisseur   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 B D C D B D A A B D B C D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D A D B C A C A B D A B

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2014-2015 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage carefully and then answer Questions (1-5): A second green revolution is imminent in Asia. It will not be the same as the first one, since it will not depend on a few miracle varieties of wheat or rice but on adapting existing seeds to different environmental conditions. The second revolution promises to bring similar benefits though-this time to poor lands and poorer farmers that were not covered by the first green revolution. Such lads are poor because they are prone to floods, droughts and salinity. New seeds have been developed which can survive flooding and tolerate drought and saline conditions better. 01. The best title for the passage is: A) Agriculture miracle is Asia B) New Seeds Being Planted in Asia C) Second Green Revolution in Asia D) Adapting Farming to Environmental Conditions in Asia 02. An antonym of ‘imminent’ is: A) pending B) forthcoming C) eminent D) distant 03. The tone of this passage is: A) pessimistic B) hopeful C) suggestive D) skeptical 04. To be ‘prone’ is to be ____. A) vulnerable B) ready C) organized D) equipped 05. The title suggests that the key to the second green revolution will be to come up with seed varieties that are: A) adaptable B) susceptible C) changeable D) variable Which of the following sentences are correct? (6-10) 06. A) The two parties have different views to democracy.       B) The two parties has different views of democracy.        C) The two parties have different views of democracy.       D) The two parties differing on democracy. 07. A) The country has adopted a new industrial policy.       B) The country has adapted a new industrial policy.       C) The country has effected the new industrial policy.       D) The country has affected new industrial policy. 08. A) Over a billion people using Microsoft Windows operating systems. B) Over a billion people uses Microsoft Windows operating systems. C) Over a billion people use Microsoft Windows operating systems. D) Over a billion peoples use Microsoft Windows operating systems. 09. A) Whom does the book belong?       B) Who does the book belong to?       C) To whom do the book belong?       D) By whom does the book belong? 10. A) Where have you born?       B) Where are you born?       C) Where were you born?       D) Where had you born? Choose the word that is closest meaning to the word in italics (11-12) 11. The private hospital business is booming in Bangladesh. A) flourishing B) bursting C) improving D) filling 12. The government has also decided to concentrate on improving the quality of healthcare. A) focus B) conceptualize C) strike D) deliberate Answer the questions according to the instruction provided (13-14) 13. The verb form of trauma is: A) traumatic B) traumatically C) traumatized D) traumatize 14. A radiologist is most often employed in: A) power plants B) workshops C) finances D) hospitals Fill in the blanks (Questions: 15-21) 15. Let’s discuss ____ the ways of improving the basic skills of English. A) about B) on C) No preparation needed D) of 16. One-third of students ____ present in the class. A) is B) are C) remains D) do not 17. Each of the students who filled out the admission form ____ the test. A) have appeared at B) has appeared at C) are appearing at D) is appearing 18. To discover is ____ about something that already exists, but to invent is ____ something new. A) to know, to find B) to create, to learn C) to learn, to create D) to find, to know 19. ‘Well’ is usually an adverb and so describes ____, but when it refers to health it can be an adjective and describe ____. A) Adjectives, Verbs B) Nouns, Pronouns C) Adjectives, Nouns D) Verbs, Nouns 20. Much as Rome ____ roads through Europe in the years of the Roman Empire, Britain ____ railways and strung telegraph wires in India. A) had built, built B) built, built C) builds, is building D) has built, was building 21. We are moved not by the fall of ____ great man but the elevation to heroism of what we had taken to be ____ little man. A) a, the B) the, the C) open D) written  22. What is the proper antonym for ‘waver’? A) determine B) sway C) vary D) develop 23. Choose the correct translation of the following sentence- ‘মির মশারফ হোসেন ছিলেন বিচিত্রধর্মী লেখক’: A) Mir Musharraf Hussain was a miscellaneous writer. B) Mir Musharraf Hussain was a versatile writer. C) Mir Musharraf Hussain wrote descriptively. D) Mir Musharraf Hussain was a wonderful writer. 24. Choose the correct spelling: A) mongose B) monngose C) mongoose D) mongosse 25. What is the synonym of the word ‘tacit’? A) spoken B) implicit C) avid D) none of the above   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 C D B A A C A C B C A A D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D C B A C D A C A B C B

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2013-2014 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English 01. When you think someone is ‘introspective’, you think s/he is – A) selfish B) thoughtful C) rude D) reserved 02.’To lose heart’ is – A) to have a heart attack B) to lose courage C) to fall in love D) to be without passion 03. He stood before me. The underline word is – A) Noun B) Adverb C) Verb D) Preposition 04. Choose the pair which is out of place A) ambiguity/clarity B) humane/kind C) colossal/tiny D) worsen/improve 05. The synonym for ‘Nepotism’ is A) Terrorism B) Disposition C) Neatness D) Favouritism Fill in the blanks (06-08): 06. Please leave your key ____ the reception A) in B) on C) at D) with 07. We better ____ the schedule of the examination A) to check B) checked C) checking D) check 08. I’ll call you ____. A) when I’ll get home B) when I go home C) while I get home D) as I go home Answer the questions according to the instructions provided (09-12) 09. Which of the following is a positive attribute? A) haughty B) conceited C) irritable D) unassuming 10. Select the correct spelling. A) reminiscience B) reminiscense C) reminiscence D) reminsence 11. A cobbler is a person who ____. A) sells shoes B) mends cobblestones C) mends shoes D) exports cobblestones 12. ‘Dog days’ means A) a period of being carefree B) a period of misfortune C) days when dogs breed D) hot weather 13. বিপদ কখনো একা আসে না। A) Misfortunes comes never alone B) Misfortunes never come alone C) Misfortunes never alone comes D) Misfortunes comes alone ever 14. অন্যের দোষ ধরা সহজ। A) It is easy to find fault of others B) It is easy to find out fault of others C) It is easy to find fault with others D) It is easy to find out faults of others Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the keyword in italics. (15-16) 15. It was an indiscreet action on their part. A) unfair B) secret C) imprudent D) hasty 16. The bank charges an exorbitant rate of interest. A) moderate B) excessive C) fair D) increasing Which of the following sentences is correct (17-20) 17.  A) I insist that she come along.        B) I insist that she comes along.        C) I insist that she came along.        D) I insist that she may come along. 18.  A) I have looked for a good doctor before I met you.        B) I had looked for a good doctor before I met you.        C) I looked for a good doctor before meeting you.        D) I am looking for a good doctor before meeting you. 19.  A) Silver as well as cotton have fallen is price.        B) Bangla as well as English are taught here.        C) The mayor, with his councilors, is to be present.        D) The king, with his ministers, are going on a trip. 20.  A) He chose well and prospered.        B) He choose well and prospered.        C) He choiced well and prospered.        D) He chosen well and prospered. Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions (21-25) Researches suggest that there are creatures that do not know what light means at the bottom of the sea. They don’t have either eyes or ears; they can only feel. There is no day or night for them. There are no winters, no summers, no sun, no moon and no stars. It is as if a child spent its life in darkness in bed, with nothing to see or hear. How different our own life is! Sight shows us the ground beneath our feet and the heavens above us – the sun, moon, and stars, shooting stars, lightning and the sunset. It shows us day and night. We are able to hear voices, the sound of the sea, and music. We feel, we taste, we smell. How fortunate we are! 21. We discover that the sea creatures in the story ____.  A) have the same sense that we do  B) have no sense of hearing as well as sight  C) Live in darkness because they do not like light  D) do not hear the sound of sea as they are accustomed to it 22. Which statement is true in the context of the passage? A) We are unfortunate because we cannot experiences winter and summer B) We can feel, smell and taste unlike the deep sea creatures C) We can spend our lives in darkness in bed D) We can see ground beneath our feet and the depth of the ocean   23. Judging from the passage, we can say that this passage is mainly about ____. A) Life of sea creatures at the bottom of the sea. B) how changes in the seasons are perceived by the deep-sea creatures. C) how wonderful our lives were and will be. D) the superiority of human beings over some creatures in terms of senses. 24. ‘Researches’ in line 1 suggest A) stories one hears about the deep sea creatures from sailors B) scientific discoveries about the deep sea C) laboratory tests conducted by marine biologists D) Detailed studies about the deep sea creatures to discover new information about them. 25. In the passage a child in darkness is likened to ____. A) someone who lives where there are no seasons B) an animal without the sense of touch C) a sea creature with no seeing or hearing ability D) A deaf child unaffected by the environment   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 B B D B D C D C D C C D B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C C B A B C A B B D D C

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2012-2013 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 1 to 6: Various research centers are studying identical twins in order to discover the ‘heritability’ of environment. They have reached some startling conclusions. One study found, for example, that optimism and pessimism are both very much influenced by genes, but only optimism is affected by environment as well. According to another study, genes influence our coffee consumption, but not consumption of tea. Anxiety seems to be 40 to 50 percent heritable. Another study tells us that happiness does not depend much on money or love or professional success, instead, it is 80 percent heritable! Among the traits that appear to be largely heritable are shyness, attraction to danger (thrill seeking), choice of career and religious belief   01. What is the main topic of the paragraph? A) Research centers and study of genes B) Optimism and pessimism as behavioral traits C) Hereditariness of behavioral characteristics D) Happiness of human beings and heredity   02. In line 5, anxiety is nearest in meaning to A) thrill              B) enthusiasm C) foreboding D) fellow-feeling 03. In line 3, startling is nearest in meaning to A) upsetting B) beginning C) dampening D) enchanting   04. Which of the following has been found to be free from the influence of genes? A) consumption of coffee     B) happiness C) consumption of tea          D) choice of career   05. Which of the following competes with nature in influencing humans? A) behaviour B) environment C) genes           D) characteristics   06. Which of the following is true? A) Anxiety is more heritable than happiness B) Anxiety is as heritable as happiness C) Anxiety is less heritable than happiness D) Happiness is less heritable than anxiety   Fill in the blanks (7-11): 07. I’ll go shopping in the afternoon ____ buy some new clothes. A) so that B) in order to C) so as D) such that   08. If you lose your card, please ____ us immediately by calling our 24 hour Contact Centre. A) note B) notify C) notification D) notice   09. Please ____ pay your monthly dues regularly. A) remember too            B) remember to C) remember you too    D) remind you too   10. Before you entered you entered the classroom, you ____ the teacher’s permission. A) should seek B) seek C) Would have sought D) should have sought   11. The Bangladesh cricket team ____ with a victory against England. A) bounced up       B) turned up C) bounced back   D) sprang up   Select the underline word or phrase that is incorrect (12-16):   12. When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving. A) when B) plan C) days D) diving   13. Do you know the student who books were stolen? A) do        B) know C) who D) were   14. The majority to the news is about violence or scandal. A) the       B) to C) news D) violence   15. Kabita intends to starting her own software business in a few years. A) intends B) starting C) software D) few   16. I had a enjoyable time at the party last night. A) a B) time C) at    D) last   Select the correct spelling of the word in capital letters (17-21): 17. QUESTIONAIRE A) questionnaire B) questionaire C) questionnairre   D) questionnaaire   18. PARSEVERANCE A) perseverence   B) perseverance C) persivareace    D) persaverance   19. DESSICATE A) dessicate    B) desiccate C) desicate      D) dessicete 20. MILLENIUM A) milenium     B) millenium C) millennium  D) milennium   21. INOCCULATE A) innoculate    B) inocculate C) inoculate D) innockulate   Select the alternative that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence (22-24):   22. When one eats in the restaurant, you often find that the prices are high. A) When one eats in the restaurant, you often find B) When you eat in this restaurant, one often finds C) When you eat in this restaurant, you often find D) If you eat in this restaurant, you often find   23. Neither Mr. Karim nor his friend are invited to speak at the seminar. A) is invited to speak at the seminar B) are invited to speak at the seminar C) is to speak at the seminar D) are speaking at the seminar   24. Your courage is as great as any other person in defending your country. A) as great as any other person B) as great as any other person C) great like other person D) as great as that of any other person   25. The best translation of ‘আরজ আলী মাতুব্বর বাংলাদেশের এক বিস্ময়কর ব্যক্তিত্ব’ is – A) Aroj Ali Matubbor is a surprising personality of Bangladesh B) Aroj Ali Matubbor is an amazing bangladeshi personality C) Aroj Ali Matubbor is Bangladesh’s startling person D) Aroj Ali Matubbor is a weird Bangladeshi person   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 C C D C B C B B B D C A C 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25   B B A A B B C C C A D B

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2011-2012 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Questions 1 to 2 : Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word.  01. The whote blood cell count in one’s body may fluctuate by 50 percent during a day. A) undulate B) multiply C) diminish D) vary   02. Ultrasonic waves are beyond the range of sound a human can hear. A) outside B) with C) over D) around   Question 3 to 5 : The correct translation of 03. ‘বইটি কেমন কাটছে’? A) How does the book cut readers? B) Does the book cut well? C) Is the book leaving the market? D) How is the book selling?   04. ‘পুষ্টিকর খাদ্য স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য ভাল’। A) Good food is for food health B) Nutritious food is good for health C) Nutrients in food is good and healthy D) Healthy food is good for health   05. ‘কি করে অংকটি করতে হয় তা তিনি আমাকে দেখালেন’ is – A) He shows me to do the sum B) He showed me to do the sum C) He showed me how to do the sum D) He showed me do the sum   Question 6 to 9 : Choose the correct option 06. The correct antonym for ‘superficial’ is – A) Careless B) Indifferent C) Sufficient D) Deep   07. ‘At a low ebb’ – means A) increasing B) Decreasing C) Still D) Invalid   08. The best passive form of the sentence ‘What do you want?’ – is  A) What was wanting by you? B) What is wanted by you? C) What was wanted by you? D) What is wanting by you?   09. The correct spelling is  A) exemplery B) exemplary C) examplary D) eximplary   Question 10 to 11 : Indicate the synonym of the words given below: 10. Auspicious A) supernatural B) suspicious C) fortunate D) fearful 11. Shabby A) smart B) fair C) unsmart D) honourable Question 12 to 14 : Which of the following sentence is correct? 12. A) Fear makes where I stand tremble me       B) Fear makes me tremble where I stand       C) Fear where I stand makes me tremble       D) Fear makes me stand where I tremble   13. A) Family and friends together stay through thick and thin       B) Family and friends stay through thick and thin together       C) Family and friends stay together through thick and thin       D) Family and friends through thick and thin together stay   14. A) It is more better to be safe than sorry       B) It is better to be safer than sorry       C) It is better to be safe than more sorry       D) It is better to be safe than sorry   Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 15 to 19: I have traveled in many countries and have met with men of all classes, but never in my travels did I feel the presence of the human so distinctly as in this land. In other great countries signs of man’s power loomed large, and I saw vast organizations which showed efficiency in all their features. There, display and extravagance, in dress, in furniture, in costly entertainments are startling. They seem to push you back into a cornet, like a poor intruder at a feast; they are apt to make you envious or take your breath away with amazement. There, you do not feel man as supreme; you are hurled against stupendous things that alienate. But in Japan it is not the display of power or wealth that is the predominating element. You see everywhere emblems of love, admiration, and not mostly of ambition and greed.   15. ‘Like a poor intruder’ is an example of A) simile B) metaphor C) metonymy D) hyperbole   16. Which statement is not true? A) The Japanese admire good things B) They are not an ostentatious people C) They alienate visitors D) They shun ambition and greed 17. The writer is describing the following things about the people of Japan: A) ambition and greed B) love and admiration C) display and extravagance D) envy and amazement   18. The writer praises the japanese because – A) they make you envious B) they love environment C) they have vast organizations D) they are very humane   19. The word ‘stupendous’ means A) stupid B) expensive C) ugly D) huge   Questions 20 to 25 : Fill in the blanks 20. I remembered ____ the race. A) the horse’s winning to B) the horse to win C) the horse winning D) the horse’s to win   21. ____ parent plays a different but important role in a child’s life. A) Each B) One C) Anyone D) The   22. Jenny ____ leave the hospital only six hours after the baby was born. A) was able to B) might C) can D) is able to   23. ____ physicist, Gabriel Fahreneit, invented the mercury thermometer in 1714. A) There is B) It is C) The D) It is the   24. He is my best friend now, and ____ for many years. A) was B) had been C) has been D) was to be   25. Our teacher told the monitor to hand not scripts ____ the class. A) between B) into C) through D) among   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 D C D B C D B B B C C B C 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D A C B D D C A A C C D

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2010-2011 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English 01. The translation of ‘আমি তাকে বুঝাতে চেষ্টা করব’ – A) I will making him to understand B) I will try make him understand C) I will try to make him to understand D) I will try to make him understand Indicate the synonym of the words given below : 02. Hypothetical A) suspicious B) philosophical C) assumed D) complete 03. Assemble A) unite B) disperse C) separate D) split Identify the one underline word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct : 04. Sitara is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long. A) finally B) cook C) after having D) one 05. Professor Chowdhury teaches both anthropology as well as sociology each fall. A) teaches B) both C) anthropology D) each fall 06. The correct spelling is – A) Transatory B) Transetory C) Transitory D) Transitary 07. The phrase ‘in high spirits’ means – A) tensed B) cheerful C) worried D) vibrant 08. The tag for ‘He locked the papers in the safe, ____ ?’ is A) has he? B) haven’t he? C) didn’t he? D) hasn’t he? Question 9 to 17 : Fill in the blanks : 09. A troupe of ____ has gone to entertain the soldiers. A) artists B) artistes C) artisans D) artificers 10. The longer I live here ____. A) I like the more B) the more I like it C) the more do I like it D) I like it more 11. ____ so many people been out of work as today. A) More than ever before B) Never before have C) In the past, there never have D) Formerly, there never were 12. ____ you have a driver’s license and two major credit cards, the company will not accept your application. A) Because B) Unless C) As D) Since 13. I’ll be with you in ____ A) one quarter of an hour B) a quarter of an hour C) a quarter of one hour D) a quarter of hour 14. There is really no difference between you and ____ A) I B) we C) them D) me 15. The party was excellent, and I’d like to thank all the ____ A) concerned people B) responsible people C) people concerned D) peoples responsible 16. She reassured me that she ____ the card. A) had posted B) has posted C) had been posting D) has posting 17. The ____ of a camel was found lying by the side of the canal. A) corpse B) carcass C) corps D) corpees Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 18 to 22 : We all know that people living in different parts of the world live different lives. But do we know why they live different lives? It is because the climate all over the world is not the same. The climate is the amount of sun, rain, heat and wind which the land receives. If it is always warm and sunny, we call that a hot climate. And if it rains a lot, it would be a wet climate. It can also be a hot, wet climate or a cold, wet climate and so on. Can you imagine what it would be like if we had the same climate all over the world? All the flowers and the trees would be the same. Then all animals might be the same, and the same crops would be grown in the ground. This would mean that people would be all alike. They would look alike and they would all eat the same food. 18. ‘People living in different parts of the world live different lives’ because – A) different types of crops grow in different parts of the world B) they are habituated to different kinds of food C) the standard of living differs in different parts of the world D) the climate influences are different 19. It is because the climate all over the world is not the same that : A) different people belong to different groups B) different people have different religions C) different people have different doctrines D) different people live different lives 20. The adjective of ‘climate’ is – A) climate B) climated C) climatic D) climactic 21. The most suitable title for the passage would be: A) Climate and differences in people B) Different lives in different parts of the world C) Climate and different parts of the world D) Climatic differences the world over 22. The word ‘live’ in line 2 is – A) Noun B) Verb C) Adjective D) Adverb Question 23 to 25 : Which of the following sentences is correct? 23. A) Neither of those mattresses feel comfortable       B) Neither of those mattresses are feeling comfortable       C) Neither of those mattresses feels comfortable       D) Neither of those mattresses have felt comfortable 24. A) It is more better to stay healthy than to have to get healthy       B) It is better to stay healthy than to have to get healthy       C) It is more better to stay healthy than to have healthy       D) It is better to stay healthy than to have healthy 25. A) The pile of bones on the plate shows how much chicken the family had ate       B) The pile of bones on the plate shown how much chicken the family had ate       C) The pile of bones on the plate showed how much chicken the family had eaten       D) The pile of bones on the plate is shown how much chicken the family had ate   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 D C A B B C B C A B B B B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D C A A D D C A B C D C

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2009-2010 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage carefully and answer the Question 1 to 6: There is no reason to think that reading and writing are about to become extinct, but some sociologists speculate that reading books for pleasure will one day be the province of a special ‘reading class’, much as it was before the arrival of mass literacy, in the second half of the nineteenth century. They warn that it probably won’t regain the prestige of exclusivity; it may just become an increasingly secret hobby. Such a shift would change the texture of society. If one person decides to watch Ei Sab Din Ratri rather than to read Sharat Chandra’s Devdas, the culture goes on largely as before – both viewer and reader are entertaining themselves while learning something about society in the bargain. But if, over time, many people choose television over books then a nation’s conversation with itself is likely to change.   01. ‘Mass literacy’ means – A) closely organized education B) unrestricted education C) open education D) education for as many people as possible   02. ‘a viewer’ in the paragraph is someone – A) who sees everything around him B) who watches people going by C) who is a sightseer D) who watches television   03. The difference between a reader and a viewer is one of : A) intelligence B) perceptions C) leisure activities D) preference for either of two different media of communication   04. ‘A special reading class’ in the paragraph implies – A) a class of experts B) a class of noble man C) a class of distinguished citizens D) a very small group of dedicated readers   05. ‘in the bargain’ is a phrase which means – A) haggling B) arguing C) make an agreement D) in addition   06. ‘a nation’s conversation with itself’ in the paragraph suggests : A) dialogue between government and people B) dialogue between different classes of people C) a nation’s image of itself D) a nation’s way of thinking   Fill in the blanks (Questions 7 to 13) : 07. Jamal is no different ____ Kamal. A) from B) than C) in D) on   08. ____ vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph. A) While the B) The C) For the big D) Because of the   09. Computers that once took up entire rooms are now ____ to put on desktops and into wrist watches. A) small enough B) smaller than C) as small as D) so small   10. We have recently entered ____ an agreement with the island co-operative society. A) no preposition B) in C) into D) upon   11. It is high time we ____ the people conscious about our national Interest. A) should make B) made C) must make D) will make   12. Our country is facing a ____ environmental crisis that need to be – A) sever, solved B) severe, tackled C) major, jeopardized D) important, addressed   13. A man who cannot win honor on his own ____ will have a very small chance of winning it from ____ . A) right, publicity B) country, immigrants C) field, critics D) age, posterity   Choose the correct option (Question 14 to 23) : 14. The tag for ‘You broke the machine, ____?’ is – A) haven’t you B) hadn’t you C) did you D) didn’t you   15. The closest translation of ‘আমি তার কথা মনে করতে পারছি না।’ is – A) I don’t remember his words B) My memory has lost his words C) I have forgotten him D) I can’t remember him   16. The antonym of ‘spiteful’ is – A) malicious B) malignant C) rancorous D) benevolent   17. She went back to work (to close) the door. A) closed B) was closing C) closing D) close   18. Which sentence is correct? A) When the police seen the thief, he ran away B) When the thief seen the police, he ran away C) When the thief see the police, he ran away D) When the thief sees the police, he ran away   19. What is the meaning of ‘White Elephant’? A) An elephant of while colour B) A big elephant C) A precious and rare possession D) A very costly and troublesome possession   20. The word ‘anthropology’ is related to – A) the study of diseases B) the study of evolution C) the study of minerals D) the study of mankind   21.’Megalomania’ is a kind of condition in which a person has an exaggerated view of her or his own – A) family B) power C) mental illness D) blue blood   22. If you dilly-dally, you – A) do your work diligently B) do your work slowly C) hesitate to do your work D) do your work quickly   23. No spelling mistake occurs in – A) hedious B) hidious C) hideous D) hedeous   Which of the following sentence is correct? (Question 24 – 25) : 24. A) He disguised himself lest he be recognized       B) He was disguised lest he should be recognized       C) He disguised lest he be recognized       D) He disguised himself lest he can be recognized   25. A) Do you know when the results will be published?       B) Do you know when will the results be published?       C) Do you know when when will publish the results?       D) Do you know when the results will published?   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 D D D D D D A D A C B B D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D D D C B D D B B C B A