University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2001-2002 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the passage reproduced below carefully and answer (Question 1 – 5): We are now living in the second great epoch of discovery and invention. Since the seventeenth century, the discovery of steam power, gas, electricity, and radiation have resulted in the invention of innumerable appliances and instruments of the work that have made life easy for us. The new technology, in fact, has transformed the simple agricultural communities of earlier centuries into complex and impersonal societies. The technological revolution has also had a decisive influence on all our habits and thought processes. Moreover, it has led to the spread of capitalism and an increase in the amount of wealth. Machines have also become much more important in our lives because of the technological revolution. Finally, it is true to say, the process has concentrated wealth and power in the hands of those who own the machines, that is to say, the capitalists.   01. A synonym for ‘epoch’ is ____. A) generation B) society C) era D) event   02. Innumerable is used here as a ____. A) noun B) adjective C) gerund D) participle   03. The new technology has transformed the agricultural communities; in other words, they have been ____. A) changed partially B) changed completely C) modified D) ignored   04. An antonym of ‘impersonal’ is ____. A) friendly B) large C) spread out D) unfriendly   05. A suitable title for the passage would be ____. A) man and machines B) the rise of capitalism C) consequences of the technological revolution D) the spread of science   10. Two bostile countries A) have friendly relationships B) support each other C) are each other’s enemy D) are in good terms with each other   12. Which word is incorrectly spelled? A) Committee B) Ocassion C) Indecision D) Exercise   13. Identify the correct sentence. A) I do not know where he lives B) I do not know where does he live C) I did not know where he has been lived D) I do not know where he has been lived   14. Complete the sentence: Where ____? A) did you cut your hair B) have you cut your hair C) did you have cut your hair D) did you have cut your hair   15. Complete the sentence. If I were you, I ____ that shirt. It’s much too expensive. A) won’t buy B) don’t buy C) wouldn’t buy D) am not going to buy   16. The antonym of ‘hazardous’ is ____. A) certain B) risky C) safe D) dear   17. Choose the correct sentence. A) Less people get American visas nowadays B) Less peoples get American visas nowadays C) Few peoples get American visas nowadays D) Fewer people get American visas nowadays   18. What is the synonym for ‘insular’? A) inferring B) open minded C) helpful D) closed   19. Choose the correct sentence. A) I don’t like to discuss about politics B) I don’t like to discuss politics C) I don’t like discuss politics D) I don’t like discussing in politics   20. Complete the sentence. I will phone you when I ____ the news. A) am getting B) get C) will get D) will be getting   21. Complete the sentence. Is there any mild in that jug? Not…. A) none B) many C) much D) some   22. Complete the sentence. There can be no invention ____ an inventor. A) except B) nor C) without D) before   23. Select the right form of the verb:  We often ____ a victim to circumstances. A) fallen B) left C) did fall D) fall   24. Which is the correct translation of – চিঠিটা ডাকে ফেলতে ভুলে যেও না? A) Do not be oblivious of putting the letter to the mail box B) Mail the letter, do not forget C) Remember not to forget mailing the letter D) Do not forget to mail the letter   25. Which is the correct sentence? A) She and her sister fights everyday B) Everyday she and her sister fights C) She fights with her sister everyday D) Both sisters fights each other everyday   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 C B B A C – – – – C – B A 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D C C D D B B C C D D C

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2002-2003 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and answer the questions 1 – 5 : Before Helen Keller was two years old, she lost her sight and her hearing. She lived in a world of confusion until the arrival of Anne Mansfiled Sullivan, the woman who was to change Helen’s life. On March 3, 1887, Miss Sullivan arrived at the Keller home. It was three months before Helen’s seventh birthday. Miss Sullivan worked closely with her new student. At times the teacher became frustrated. Eventually, Miss Sullivan’s efforts were rewarded. The deaf and blind Helen Keller learned to communicate verbally. 01. How old was Helen when Miss Sullivan arrived? A) Six years old B) Two years old C) Three years old D) Seven years old 02. What does the writer mean when she says that Miss Sullivan’s efforts were rewarded? A) Helen’s hearing was restored B) Helen learned to speak C) Helen’s sight was restored D) Helen was able to teach other blind children 03. Hearing is used here as ____. A) verb B) adjective C) noun D) participle 04. At times the teacher became frustrated means ____. A) She became absent – minded B) she was happy C) She was depressed D) she was hurt 05. What does the word ‘confusion’ mean here? A) chaos B) peace C) order D) clarity 06. My friend ____ before I came. A) would be leaving B) had been leaving C) had left D) will leave 07. Rahim ____ his work by the time his friends arrived. A) will finish B) had finished C) has finished D) having finished 08. He has just ____ out. A) gone B) went C) going D) getting 09. It is important to distinguish ____ compound interest and simple interest. A) from B) between C) con D) about 10. Thieves broke ____ my house. A) in B) into C) at D) among 11. He was happy to be ____ friends. A) between B) into C) after D) among 12. Find the correct antonym of ‘superficial’. A) artificial B) sufficient C) indifferent D) deep 18. The ____ of the office will be sold. A) furniture B) furnitures C) pieces of furnitures D) pieces and furniture Choose the bests alternative to complete the sentences. 19. A new house ____ at the corner of the road. A) been built B) is being built C) is building D) building 20. I had two eggs for breakfast and ____ of them was fresh. A) neither B) either C) both D) not one 21. The parcel ____ tomorrow. A) will be delivered B) will deliver C) will be delivering D) will have delivery 22. If he hadn’t been so tired, he ____ asleep so quickly. A) didn’t fall B) hadn’t fallen C) wouldn’t fall D) wouldn’t have fallen 23. I need ____ soap to wash my dress with. A) any B) a piece of C) a D) much 24. ____ six of my brothers want to make their books. A) Any B) Both of the C) All D) The others 25. Which is the best translation of এই বছর খুব শীত পড়েছে। A) This year cold has fallen B) It is very cold this year C) It is very cold winter D) This year will be cold   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 A B C C A C B A B B 11 12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D D B B A A D B C B

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2003-2004 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and answer the question (1 – 5): Although speech is generally accepted as the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using words. In every known culture, signals, signs, symbols and gestures are commonly utilized as instruments of communication. There is a great deal of agreement among communication scientists as to what each of these methods is and how each differs from the others. For instance, the basic function of any signal is to impact upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes that can be applied to telegraph circuits. Coded refers to speech, the potential for communication through these dots and dashes – short and long intervals as the circuit is broken – is very great.   01. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A) Signs and Signals B) Gestures C) Communication D) Speech   02. What does the author say about speech? A) It is the only accepted form of communication B) It is dependent upon advances made by inventors C) It is necessary for communication to happen D) It is the most developed form of communication   03. The phrase ‘impact upon’ in the passage is closest in meaning to – A) affect B) intrude C) vary D) prohibit   04. The word ‘it’ in line 9 of the passage refers to – A) function B) signal C) environment D) way   05. The word potential in the passage could best to replaced by – A) range B) advantage C) organization D) possibility   Choose the correct option (6 – 25): 06. ‘The Arabian nights’ ____ still a great favourite. A) has B) are C) is D) were   07. Which of the following word is not correct? A) Comming B) Beginning C) Occurred D) Happily   08. The police is looking ____ the case. A) after B) on C) up D) into   09. Choose the correct spelling: A) assertain B) asertain C) ascertain D) asartain 10. Choose the Correct Meaning: He raised his eyebrows at my explanation. A) show happiness B) show agreement C) show disapproval D) show indifference   11. Select the correct sentence: A) The man was tall who stole my bag B) The man stole my bag who was tall C) The man stole my bag who is tall D) The man who stole my bag was tall   12. Fill in the blank: ‘Let us not ____ your past mistake’ A) dwell on B) dwell C) dwell by D) dwell about   13. Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: Neela ____ her hand when she was cooking dinner. A) was burnt B) is burning C) was burning D) burnt   14. Though the bus was slow I was ____ for class. A) in time B) late C) on time D) into time   15. While going to class, ____. A) the dog bit me B) I was bitten by a dog C) a dog bite me D) a dog bit me   16. The first bridge ____ built ____ probably a wooden bridge. A) ever being, had B) that stands, is C) that was, was D) had fallen, was   17. The correct form of the possessive has been maintained in – A) Charles friend’s loves Burns Poems B) Charles friend loves Burns Poems C) Charle’s friend loves Burns Poems D) Charle’s friend loves Burns’s Poems   18. The correct translation of ‘রাজশাহীতে প্রচুর আম জন্মে’ is – A) Abundance mango in Rajshahi B) Plentiful mango grow in Rajshahi C) Available mangoes grow in Rajshahi D) Mangoes grow in plenty in Rajshahi   19. Not until the Triassic period ____. A) the first primitive mammals did develop B) did the first primitive mammals develop C) did develop the first primitive mammals D) the first primitive mammals develop   20. Although Southern California is densely populated, ____ live in the northern part of the state. A) a little people B) only a few people C) some of the people D) many people   21. ____ is currently available to researchers and physicians who study the indigenous life of Bangladesh. A) A little information B) Few information C) Little information D) A few information   22. An antonym of advancing is ____. A) forwarding B) retreating C) running D) progressing   23. Which is the best translation of – ‘টাইটানিক জাহাজখানা ডুবেই গেল?’ A) The Titanic sank B) The Titanic was drowned C) Drown into water went the Titanic D) The Titanic went down into water   24. The word ‘reproduction’ is ____. A) an adjective B) a verb C) an adverb D) a noun   25. The more hemoglobin one has, the more oxygen is carried to ____ cells. A) its B) our C) their D) one’s   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 C D A B D C A D C C D A D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C B C D D B B C B C D D

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2004-2005 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and then answer question 1 – 9 by choosing the correct option : A shirt nowadays may have a complicated history. One may buy it in London and it can have a label saying ‘Made in Bangladesh’ but it may well have been made from Chinese fabric woven from Chinese yarn, spun from Chinese cotton or man made fibre. Why you may wonder, was the shirt not actually cut and sewn in China? We know they have scissors and sewing machines there and millions of nimble fingered operators. After all, many of the other shirts in London shop hangers were indeed made in China. The question is being asked with increasing urgency in China too as well as in Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, El-Salvador, Honduras and more than 40 other countries with thriving clothing industries based exports. They are attempting to come to terms with the elimination at the end of 2004 of quotas that have governed their exports to the world’s two biggest markets: America and the European Union. The quotas have restraint some countries exports, but in others have created an industry that might not otherwise have existed.   01. An appropriate title for the passage would be: A) The history of shirts B) China’s Quota in the shirt Industry C) Quotas and the Garments Industry D) The export Industry   02. An antonym for ‘complicated’ is: A) complex B) confused C) sophisticated D) simple   03. An example of a man – made fibre is: A) silk B) cotton C) polyester D) linen   04. Nimble – fingered is used as: A) a modifier B) a nominative C) a possessive D) an auxiliary   05. A synonym for urgency is : A) pressing B) preliminary C) pressurizing D) urge   06. A thriving industry is : A) one that isn’t doing well B) one that is picking up C) one that is doing well D) one that is closing down   07. The elimination of quotas implies that quotas will be : A) extended B) terminated C) simplified D) contested   08. To say the quotas have governed exports to the world’s biggest markets means that they have: A) Administered exports B) controlled exports C) diverted exports D) assisted exports   09. Quotas have in some cases restrained exports: in other words, they have sometimes been A) a help B) a hindrance C) a stimulant D) a cause of worry   10. The university will build a new dormitory ____ campus. A) on B) in C) over D) with   11. Her grades have improved, but only ____ A) in a small amount B) very slightly C) minimum D) some   12. The correct translation of এটি কিভাবে হয় তা জানি is ____ . A) I know to doing it B) I know to do it how C) I know how to do it D) I know about doing it   13. A Machiavellian character is ____ . A) an honest person B) a cunning person C) a romantic person D) a wise person   14. Identify the correct antonym of the word ‘reticent’. A) reserved B) a person who talks less C) dumb D) talkative   15. Choose the correct passive voice of the following sentence: All of his friends laughed at him A) He laughed at all of his friends B) He was laughed at by all of his friends C) All his friends had laughed at him D) All his friends were laughed at by him   16. This book ____ first published in 1985. A) has been B) was C) is D) was being   17. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to ____ between unfamiliar sounds in that language. A) separate B) differ C) distinguish D) solve   18. I am trying to calculate _____ . A) how many money you owe me B) you owe me how much money C) you owe me how many money D) how much money you owe me   19. I want ____ more careful with your homework in future. A) you be B) you to be C) that you are D) you will be   20. Choose the correct word: The president said that the ____ stations was very serious. A) economical B) economic C) economy D) economics   21. There were ____ reactions after the bill was passed. A) a mix B) mix C) mixed D) missed   22. A synonym of ‘functional’ is – A) practical B) passive C) peculiar D) pedantic   23. Man does not live by bread alone. A) Man needs water too B) Hunger is a relative concept C) Man needs other things too D) Man is never content   24. Find the misspelt word. A) seperate B) raisin C) psychology D) taming   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 C D C A A C B B B A B C 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 B D B B C D B B C A C A

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2005-2006 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English Read the following passage and then answer questions 1 – 5 by choosing the correct option: The Victorian cult of death is quite unique in English history. Never before or since have the English been so obsessed with the rites and rituals of deaths. Funerals and mourning: a whole language of dress, objects and social formalities grew up around it. Queen Victoria herself set an example of irreproachable widowhood for her subjects to follow. After Prince Albert’s death in 1861, she remained in mourning for over ten years. To the end of her life she preferred to wear black. Many people thought she carried things too far; it was with great difficulty that she was persuaded to re-enter public in 1871.   01. An appropriate title for the passage would be : A) Black obsession B) Language of mourning C) After Prince Albert D) Victorian Rites   02. A synonym of obsessed would be : A) fixated B) frenzied C) frantic D) fazed   03. A close substitute for ‘irreproachable’ would be : A) Irresponsible B) irksome C) unshakable D) none of the above   04. The noun form of persuaded : A) persuasion B) persecution C) perseverance D) persistence   05. Rites signify : A) practices B) regulations C) law D) habits   06. I am going away ____ the end of the month. A) in B) at C) for D) into   07. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined expression: Psychiatrists encourage their patients not to get upset about trivial matters. A) unexpected B) unusual C) unimportant D) uncertain   08. I’m so tired! ____ I finish this test, I’m having nap/ A) Now that B) Every time C) Once D) Until   09. You should try to cut ____ on coffee. You drink far too much of it. A) out B) up C) down D) off 10. The clerk checked us ____ and gave us our keys. A) in B) over C) out D) down   Questions 11 – 15 Try to choose the appropriate option to fill in the gaps in the following sentences: The Indian subcontinent (11) clearly marked by the long British (12), just as Britain’s history shows the result of its lengthy association (13) India. Whether all of (14) has been for better or worse is (15) impossible to say.   11. A) had been B) have been       C) has been D) has had been   12. A) interaction B) presence       C) policy D) development   13. A) for B) through       C) with D) over   14. A) those B) these       C) this D) that   15. A) around B) almost       C) about D) above   16. The island is a colony: however, in most matters it is ____ and receives no orders from the mother colony. A) autonomous B) dependent C) distant D) submissive   17. Which of the following is the correct spelling. A) excessive B) excesive C) axcesive D) exccessive   18. The time is ripe for a revolt means that. A) it is too late for a revolt B) it is the right time for a revolt C) the revolt is underway D) the revolution is about to begin   19. The term ‘en route’ means – A) Through the route B) Through the way C) On the way D) In the way   20. Which is the best translation of the sentence –  ‘সকালে পাখিরা কিচিরমিচির করে’? A) Birds cry at dawn B) Birds shout at dawn C) Birds twitter at dawn D) Birds howl at dawn   21. The correct antonym of the word ‘amazing’ is ____. A) deceitful B) clever C) ordinary D) shocking   22. The correct active voice of ‘That house has not been lived in for years.’ A) No one has been living in that house for years. B) No one ever lived in that house for years. C) Nobody has for years lived in that house. D) Nobody had been living for years in that house.   23. Mr. Roberts is a noted chemist ____ A) as well as an effective teacher B) and too a very effective teacher C) but he teaches very good in addition D) however he teaches very good also   24. Choose the correct sentences : A) The man that said that was fool B) The man who said that was a fool C) The man, that said that, was a fool D) The man which said that was a fool   25. ‘Blue Chips’ are ____ A) securities issue by the government B) industrial shares considered to be a safe investment C) industrial shares considered to be a risky investment D) flat plastic counters used as money tokens   ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 D A C A A B C B C A C B C 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C B A A B C C C C A B B

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 15 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.     Read the following text carefully. Then answer the questions no. 1 and 2.  Unit-7; Lesson-3(B)  |  It was late summer 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchant's family of Albanian descent in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of  the  three  siblings  and  was named  Agnes  Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become      the mother of humanity, loving and  serving  the poorest of the poor. Yes,  we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa. At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided  that she would be a missionary. At the age of 18 she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish community of nuns called the Sisters of Loreto, which had missions in India. After  a  few months  of  training  at the  Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came    to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the  widespread poverty in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa, and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor  in  the  slums  of Kolkata. 1.      Choose the best answer from the alternatives.                                                        1 X7 = 7 (a)          What does 'mother of humanity' refers to in the passage? i.   a mother who takes a great care of her children. ii.   an affectionate mother. iii.   a mother who serves the poor like her own children. iv.   a mother who dislikes humanity. (b)          From childhood Mother Teresa desired to be a  ¾¾ . i.   social worker                 ii. missionary                     iii. religious person         iv. political figure (c)          The voice within her urged her with a view to ¾¾  the love of Christ. i.   spread                              ii. hinder                             iii. hindering                      iv. spreading (d)         'The Sisters of Loreto' is an organisation of Irish ¾¾ . i.   monks                               ii. nuns                                iii. clergymen                     iv. priests (e)          ‘The poorest of the poor’ stands for the people who live  ¾¾ . i.   above the poverty line                                                 ii. with much poverty iii. under the  poverty line                                              iv. in poor condition (f)           What shocked Mother Teresa most in Kolkata? i.   discrimination                ii. less poverty                  iii. extreme poverty        iv. food crisis (g)          What is the main theme of the passage? i.   To spread Christianity                                                 ii. To remove poverty iii.  To spread education                                                  iv. Love for the distressed 2.      Answer the following questions.                                                                             2 X5 = 10 (a)                   Where did Mother Teresa come of? (b)                  Why did Mother Teresa decide to be a missionary? (c)                   How did she become the mother of humanity? (d)                  What did Mother Teresa do in the first seventeen years in India? (e)                   Why did she leave her parental home? 3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X5 = 5 The Internet technology has helped design a large number of websites to facilitate  social  relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present. Facebook  is the most popular social media site. Google+, Twitter, Linkedln,    etc. are other frequently used social services. Social network services  are  web-based  and  hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the internet.  These  services  make  it  possible  to  connect people across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? Tire answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet services providers. With the  development  of  Internet  Technology a number of websites have been designed to promote the relations (a) - the people of the world. By (b)- these social media, we can (c) - our ideas with each other and feel as the citizen of a global village. The social media are expanding rapidly for (d) - low-cost. It has brought the whole world within our (e) -. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5 : William Wordsworth was a major English romantic poet. He was born on April 7, 1770 in, Cumberland, Lake District of England. His father was an attorney. In 1778 when he was only eight years old, his   mother died, and in the same year he went to Grammar School. In his childhood, he learned poetry of Milton and Shakespeare from his father. His father died in 1783 and then he became dependent on his relatives.  However,  he  continued  his  study  and  first  wrote  a  poem  in  1787.  He  went  to  St.  John‖s  College. Cambridge, and graduated from that college in 1791. Then he went out with his friends on a walking tour to France and Italy. He spent the next year there. While in Farance he fell in love with a French woman Annette Vallon. He was greatly influenced by the French Revolution in 1791. He had a close friendship with another romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. They jointly published a book named Lyrical Ballads in 1798. In this book they explained their new poetic theory. They introduce a new poetic idea of poem. Finally he was the poet laureate of England. 4.Complete the table below with the information from the passage.               1 X 5 = 5 Biography of William Wordsworth Speciality : (i) ¾¾ Who/What Event Time Place W. Wordsworth born (ii) ¾¾   He graduated   (iii) ¾¾ (iv) ¾¾ Lyrical Ballads     French Revolution   (v) ¾¾   5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                          10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.         1 X 5  = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)             The Bay of Bengal (b)            Cox's Bazar that (c)             The blue water (d)            The Saint Martin's Island which (e)             The natural beauty of i.         and rising waves create a pleasant sight ii.       is situated iii.     stretches for miles iv.     Saint Martin's Island is v.       is located in the Bay of Bengal i.         is the longest sea beach in the world. ii.       which cools our mind instantly. iii.     beyond description. iv.     is a coral island. v.       to the south of Bangladesh 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                                 1X 8  = 8 (a)   In 1930 he joined the Ramjash College, Delhi but returned to his place of birth the next year. (b)    In 1947, when the partition was made Jibanananda Das left Bangladesh for India. (c)   He lost the job in 1928 on the charge of publishing a poem in "The Parichaya Patrika", (d)   He got an appointment in Brajomohan College, Barishal in 1935. (e)   He took his Master's Degree in English at the age of 22. (f)   1951, he joined the Kharagpur College. (g)   Jibanananda Das was born in a small town of Barishal in 1899. (h)    The next year he started his teaching career as a professor of English at Kolkata City College. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" emphasize the significance of life’s struggles? (b) What does "Books" suggest about the influence of books on children? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" highlight the bond between mother and child? (d) Why does the repetition of "call the cattle home" matter in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" say about the inevitability of change? (f) How does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" portray the allure of nature? (g) Why does "Solitude" mention “the hills will answer”? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. (2×5=10) (a) How does Sonabhan cope with the silence and emptiness after Moti’s death in Mr. Moti? (b) What is the significance of Moti in the story Mr. Moti, and how does his presence affect Sonabhan and Ameen? (c) Why did the author not get hurt during the storm in The Great Derangement, and what does this reveal about their experience? (d) How does the story The Purple Jar end, and what lesson does Rosamond learn? (e) How does Portia demonstrate her wisdom and intelligence in the courtroom in The Merchant of Venice? (f) Where does The Merchant of Venice take place, and how does the setting influence the story? (g) Why did Mrs. Mallard go to her room alone in The Story of an Hour, and what did she experience there? (h) What was the surprising twist at the end of The Story of an Hour, and how did it impact the story’s meaning? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story below. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story and. Give a suitable title to it :                                                                                                                    15 Rafi is a worker of a big factory in Dhaka. There are more than 500 workers in the factory. One day while he was working, a loud sound was heard. Fire! Fire! Help! Help!...... 11.    Imagine, you are Abid/Abida and your friend, Ratul/Rita is not interested in physical exercise. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of taking physical exercise.     15 Key Part-A : Reading Test 1.    (a) iii. a mother who serves the poor like her own children. (b) ii. missionary (c) iv. spreading (d) ii. nuns (e) ii. with much poverty (f) iii. extreme poverty (g) iv. Love for the distressed 2.    (a) Mother Teresa comes of a rich catholic merchant's family of Albanian descent in Macedonia. (b)       Mother Teresa decided to be a missionary to spread the love of Christ among people. (c)        Mother Teresa became the mother of humanity due to her selfless dedication to serving the poor, helpless and sick people. (d)       She used to teach geography and theology at a school in the first seventeen years in India. (e)        Mother Teresa left her parental home to join the Sisters of Loreto, an Irish Community of nuns, where she began her journey as a nun. 3.    (a) among (b) using (c) share (d) being (e) reach 4.    (i) An English romantic poet (ii) on April 7, 1770 (iii) from St. John's College, Cambridge (iv) S.T. Colleridge & he jointly published (v) in 1791 5.    Wordsworth is one of the most famous poets of English Romantic period. He was born in Lake District of England in 1770. Though he was born in an affluent family he lost his parents at early age. He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge in 1791. He was greatly influenced by French revolution. He was a friend of S.T. Coleridge. Together they published Lyrical Ballads in 1798. They introduced a new idea of poetry. He was England's poet laureate. 6.    (a) The Bay of Bengal is situated to the south of Bangladesh. (b)       Cox's Bazar that stretches for miles is the longest sea beach in the world. (c)        The blue water and rising waves create a pleasant sight which cools our mind instantly. (d)       The Saint Martin's Island which is located in the Bay of Bengal is a coral island. (e)        The natural beauty of Saint Martin's Island is beyond description. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g e h c a d b f   Jibanananda Das was born in a small town of Barishal in 1899. He took his Master's Degree in English at the age of 22. The next year he started his teaching career as a professor of English at Kolkata City College. He lost the job in 1928 on the charge of publishing a poem in "The Parichaya Patrika". In 1930 he joined the Ramjash College, Delhi but returned to his place of birth the next year. He got an appointment in Brajomohan College, Barishal in 1935. In 1947, when the partition was made Jibanananda Das left Bangladesh for India. 1951, he joined the Kharagpur College.

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2006-2007 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English   Choose the correct option : 01. The girl takes ____ her mother. A) with B) after C) to D) for 02. He has been entrusted ____ new responsibilities. A) with B) for C) to D) at   03. As soon as he became rich he cast ____ his old friends. A) aside B) off C) to D) upon   04. Burrowing animals provide paths for water in soil, and so do the roots of plants ____. A) decaying and they dying B) when they die and decay C) They die and decay D) when they will die and decay   05. Not until a student has mastered algebra, ____ the principles of geometry, trigonometry and physics. A) He can begin to understand B) can he begin to understand C) he begins to understand D) begins to understand   06. He hopes to provide ____ service. A) uninterrupted B) uninterrupt C) uninterrupting D) un-interrupted   07. It ____ five days since he ____ missing. A) was, has been B) was, was C) has been, went D) has been, is   08. I ____ twenty kilometers to work everyday. A) make B) do C) commute D) go   09. ____ sixteen years I lived with a lie. A) after B) before C) for D) since   10. The correct spelling is ____. A) Conscince B) Consciense C) Consience D) Conscience   11. ‘To meet one’s Waterloo’ means ____ . A) to die fighting B) to meet one’s final defeat C) to meet a strong adversary D) to fulfill a strong desire   12. He visits us now and again. Here ‘now and again’ stands for – A) everyday B) occasionally C) many times D) often   13. Which is the best translation of the sentence? সে অত্যন্ত ধূর্ত মানুষ। A) He is an extremely intelligent man B) He is a very clever man C) He is an extremely deceitful man D) He is a shrewd man   14. The correct antonym for the word ‘ominous’ is – A) auspicious B) potent C) unlucky D) spacious   15. The captain, ____, had a score of thirty. A) Joy and me B) Joy and myself C) Joy and I D) Joy and us   16. The thief who broke into our house was ____ by our pet dog. A) bited B) biten C) bitten D) bitted    17. Identify the incorrect part of the sentence:  She would A) much rather B) to exercise moderately C) than D) strenuously.   18. When I finally arrived at the party at 10 pm, Mita was annoyed with me because I was late and she ____ for a very long time. A) had been waiting B) waited C) is waiting D) has waiting   19. Choose the correct sentence. A) Can they tell you what time does the movie start? B) Can they say you what time the movie starts? C) Can they tell you when time the movie starts? D) Can they tell you what time the movie starts?   20. If I found a lost dog, I ____ it to its owner. A) would return B) will return C) will returning D) will have returned   Read the following passage and then answer question 21 – 25: Men are notoriously insensitive to the emotional world around them. At least, that is the impression circulated by a thousands women’s magazine. And a study by two researchers at the university of Melbourne, in Australia, confirms that men are, Indeed, less sensitive to emotion than women, with one important and suggestive exception. Men are extremely sensitive to the anger of other men.   21. The most suitable title for this passage would be: A) women’s magazines and men B) men and women relationship C) anger and men D) recent research on human emotion   22. Notoriously is used as ____ . A) an adverb B) a noun C) an adjective D) gerund   23. The passage suggests that ____ . A) In general, men are more sensitive than women B) In general, women are more sensitive than men C) Men and women are equally sensitive D) Men are never as sensitive as women   24. A suggestive exception is one that is: A) exceptional B) extreme C) thought provoking D) puzzling   25. Which meaning of ‘extremely’ is most appropriate here? A) unreasonably B) unacceptably C) very D) severely ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 B A A B B A C C C D B B D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A C C B A D A C A B C D

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2013-2014 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions (1 — 5): Researchers 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 the voice, the sound of the sea, and music. We feel we taste, we smell. How fortunate we are! 1. In the passage, a child in darkness is likened to – a. someone who lives where there are no season 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 2. 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 the sea as they are accustomed to it. 3. Which statement is true in the context of the passage? a. We can spend our lives in darkness in bed. b. We can see the ground beneath our feet and the depth of the ocean. c. We are unfortunate because we cannot experience winter and summer. d. We can feel, smell and taste, unlike the deep sea creatures. 4. Judging from the passage, we can say that this passage is mainly about a. the superiority of human beings over some creatures in terms of senses b. life of sea creatures at the bottom of the sea c. how changes in the seasons are perceived by the deep-sea creatures d. how wonderful our lives were and will be 5. ‘Researchers in line 1 suggest a. laboratory tests conducted by marine biologists b. Detailed studies about the deep sea creatures to discover new information about them. c. stories one hears about the deep sea creatures from sailors d. scientific discoveries about the deep sea 6. He stood before me. The underlined word is- a. Noun b. Adverb c. Preposition ✔ d. Verb 7. ‘To lose heart’ is- a. to lose courage b. to have a heart attack c. to fall in love d. to be without passion 8. Choose the pair which is out of place a. colossal-tiny b. worsen-improve c. ambiguity-clarity d. humane-kind 9. The synonym for “Nepotism” is a. Favoritism b. Terrorism c. Disposition d. Neatness 10. When you think someone is “introspective”, you think s/he is a. rude b. selfish c. thoughtful d. reserved Fill in the blanks (11-13) 11. I’ll call you——- a. when I’ll go home. b. when I go home. c. while I get home. d. as I go home. 12. Please leave your key——the reception. a. in b. on c. at d. with 13. We better—–the schedule of the examination. a. to check b. checked c. checking d. check Answer the questions according to the instructions provided. (14 — 17) 14. Which of the following is a positive attribute? a. haughty b. conceited c. irritable d. unassuming 15. Select the correct spelling a. reminiscience b. reminisceince c. reminiscence d. reminiscance 16. A cobbler is a person who a. sells shoes b. mends cobblestones c. mends shoes d. exports cobblestones 17. ‘Dog days’ means a. a period of being carefree b. a period of misfortune c. days when does breed d. hot weather Which of the following sentences is correct? (18 — 21): 18. Which of the following sentences is correct? 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 I meet you. d. I am looking for a good doctor before meeting you. 19. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. Silver, as well as cotton, have fallen is price. b.Banda, as well as English, are taught here. English language learning apps c. The mayor, with his councillors, is to be present. c.The king, with his ministers, are going on a trip. 20. Which of the following sentences is correct? a. He chose well and prospered. b. He choose well and prospered. c. He choiced well and prospered. d. He chosen well and prospered. 21. Which of the following sentences is correct? 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. 22. “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. 23. “বিপদ কখনো একা আসে না” a. Misfortunes comes never alone. b. Misfortunes never come alone. c. Misfortunes never alone comes. d. Misfortunes conies alone ever. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the keyword. (24 — 25) 24. The back charges an exorbitant rate of interest. a. moderate b. excessive c. fair d. increasing 25. It was indiscreet action on their part. a. unfair b. secret c. imprudent d. hasty ANSWER 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. C 13. D 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. B 19. C 20. A 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. C

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2007-2008 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation Read the following passage and then answer Questions 1 – 7: Natural calamities are not uncommon in our part of the world.   Annual flooding is regularly complemented by annual droughts in many parts of Bangladesh. To these two chief agents of our misery you can add the violent storms that originate in the Bay of Bengal and wreak death and destruction on our coastal belt every now and then. The most recent example is hurricane Sidr that struck the southern districts on the evening of 15 November, 2007. Despite early warning and precautionary measures, the devastation caused by Sidr has been horrifying. You look to the West and realize with a start that catastrophes such as hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods are also becoming more and more frequent there. You can’t help wondering whether what you call natural calamities are wholly natural today; for some of them are, to a very considerable degree. Certainly caused by air and water pollution, deforestation, was on big and small scale, each, of which is creation of man and all of which have combined to produce the alarming phenomenon called global warming. You ask: are not natural calamities really nature’s vengeance for the sins committed by man against nature? Vocabulary & Comprehension Questions 01. ‘Vengeance’ means – A) revenge  B) venerable  C) generous  D) energy 02. ‘Every now and then’ means – A) always  B) never  C) now  D) occasionally 03. ‘Our coastal belt’ in the paragraph refers to ____ . A) leather strip produced and worn in the seaports of Bangladesh B) belt like shape of the Chittagong coast C) islands off the Sundarbans D) the southern districts of Bangladesh bordering the Bay of Bengal 04. ‘Not uncommon’ is an instance of ____ . A) negatives used incorrectly B) incorrect arrangement of words C) double negative producing an affirmative D) sheer nonsense 05. ‘Global warming’ refers to – A) a historical phenomenon  B) political disorder C) endangered environment  D) rise in the earth’s temperature 06. ‘Deforestation’ is caused chiefly by ____ . A) wild fire  B) hurricane C) man unscrupulously destroying forest  D) long period of dry weather 07. The paragraph blames natural calamities on ____ . A) god  B) man  C) fate  D) nature Grammar & Vocabulary Questions 08. Birds of a Feather ____ together. A) group  B) fly  C) flock  D) nest 09. The correct antonym of the word ‘shrivel’ is: A) embrace  B) expand  C) explode  D) enslave 10. Which is the best translation of the sentence – সে খুবই আবেগ প্রবণ। A) He is very passionate  B) He is very proud C) He is very conscientious  D) He is very emotion 11. He passed ____ but did not notice me. A) out  B) on  C) by  D) at 12. Choose the correct synonym for ‘buccaneer’. A) bachelor  B) presenter  C) pirate  D) butcher 13. ‘Hitting below the belt’ means: A) doing something unfair in a competition B) injuring someone fatally C) striking someone in the abdomen D) beating someone in a competition 14. Choose the incorrect sentence: A) Who is the best of the two boys? B) Who is the best among these boys? C) Who is the best among the three boys? D) Who is the best boy of the group? 15. The correct spelling is: A) Transfigaration  B) Transfiguration C) Transfigarution  D) Transfigurution Word Pair Questions Identify the pair that does not fit (Questions 16–17): 16. A) ambiguous / obvious  B) brutal / human C) fantastic / believable  D) colossal / gigantic 17. A) obnoxious / likable  B) excitable / calm C) spontaneous / deliberate  D) determined / resolute Prepositions, Idioms, Contextual Use 18. I would like a complete break down ____ these figures. A) by  B) into  C) of  D) for 19. Life is a succession of lessons ____ must be lived to be understood. A) then  B) those  C) which  D) these 20. The year 1913. The Wright brothers had just ____ in making an airplane that could fly. A) delighted  B) announced C) proceeded  D) succeeded Synonyms, Idioms, Spelling, Sentence Correction 21. The correct synonym of the word ‘astute’ is: A) autistic  B) shrewd  C) economic  D) acute 22. ‘Bon voyage’ means – A) Have a sound sleep  B) Devil’s advocate C) A handsome fellow  D) wish you a good trip 23. Although his dress is ____ in all other ways, he seems to be a perfectly normal man. A) eccentric  B) conventional  C) conservative  D) old-fashioned 24. Choose the word that is misspelled: A) dirrhea  B) cholera  C) dehydration  D) typhoid 25. Which is the correct sentence? A) I wish I was in your shoes B) I wish I were in your shoes C) I wish I got into your shoes D) I wish I get into your shoes Answer Key with Detailed Explanations 01. A – ‘Vengeance’ means revenge. Explanation: The word "vengeance" refers to punishment or retribution for a wrong or injury, similar to "revenge." 02. D – ‘Every now and then’ means occasionally. Explanation: It’s a common idiom that refers to something happening from time to time. 03. D – ‘Our coastal belt’ refers to the southern districts of Bangladesh bordering the Bay of Bengal. Explanation: The passage clearly states that the southern coastal region is affected by storms, which is the "coastal belt." 04. C – ‘Not uncommon’ is a double negative producing an affirmative. Explanation: It means "fairly common" or "frequent." 05. D – ‘Global warming’ refers to the rise in the earth’s temperature. Explanation: The passage links it to pollution, deforestation, and man-made activities. 06. C – Deforestation is chiefly caused by man unscrupulously destroying forests. Explanation: This is stated explicitly in the passage. 07. B – The paragraph blames natural calamities on man. Explanation: The author questions whether calamities are really natural or caused by man’s abuse of nature. 08. C – Birds of a feather flock together. Explanation: It’s a proverb meaning people with similar interests stick together. 09. B – The antonym of ‘shrivel’ is expand. Explanation: "Shrivel" means to shrink; its opposite is to grow or expand. 10. A – He is very passionate. Explanation: “আবেগ প্রবণ” best translates to “passionate.” 11. C – He passed by but did not notice me. Explanation: "Passed by" means went past someone without stopping. 12. C – ‘Buccaneer’ is a pirate. Explanation: Historically, "buccaneer" refers to a sea pirate. 13. A – ‘Hitting below the belt’ means doing something unfair in a competition. Explanation: It’s an idiom taken from boxing, meaning to behave unethically. 14. A – Who is the best of the two boys? Explanation: With two, we say “better,” not “best.” So this is incorrect. 15. B – The correct spelling is Transfiguration. Explanation: It’s a religious and literary word meaning transformation. 16. D – Colossal and gigantic are synonyms, so this pair does not contrast. Explanation: The other options show opposite meanings. 17. D – Determined and resolute are synonyms, not contrasts. Explanation: The rest show opposing qualities. 18. C – A complete breakdown of these figures. Explanation: "Breakdown of" is the correct collocation. 19. C – Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. Explanation: "Which" is a relative pronoun correctly linking the clause. 20. D – The Wright brothers had just succeeded. Explanation: They were successful in building a flying machine. 21. B – The synonym of ‘astute’ is shrewd. Explanation: Both mean mentally sharp and perceptive. 22. D – ‘Bon voyage’ means wish you a good trip. Explanation: It’s a French farewell to someone traveling. 23. A – Eccentric. Explanation: His dress being unusual (eccentric), yet he’s otherwise normal. 24. A – ‘Dirrhea’ is misspelled; it should be ‘diarrhea’. Explanation: The rest are correctly spelled medical terms. 25. B – I wish I were in your shoes. Explanation: Subjunctive mood is used for wishes contrary to fact.

University Admission Test English Dhaka University - D (Gha) Unit Admission Question 2008-2009 Session English Questions' Answers with Explanation English 01. Choose the correct sentence A) I earned nearly a hundred dollars last week B) I earned a nearly hundred dollars last week C) I earned a hundred dollars nearly last week D) I earned a hundred dollars last week nearly   02. ‘Bank on’ in the sentence ‘You really can’t bank on the support of this neighbour of yours’ means – A) ask for B) appeal to C) ignore     D) depend on   03. Choose the appropriate preposition for the following sentence : ‘The behaviour of our politics does not accord ____ their stated principles.’ A) with      B) for C) to D) into   04. The word that readily falls into place in the blank : ‘In spite of everything’ life is worth ____ . A) eating B) singing C) dancing    D) living   05. It is correct to say ____ . A) Habib and myself stayed home B) Habib and me stayed home C) Myself and habib stayed home D) Habib and I stayed home   Read the following passage and answer questions (6 to 10): Why is literacy so important in the modern world? Some of the reasons, like the need to fill out forms or get a good job, are obvious. But the chief reason is broader. The complex undertakings of modern life depend on the cooperation of many people with different specialities in different places. Where communication fails, so do the undertakings. The function of national literacy is to foster effective nationwide communications. Our chief instrument of communication over time and space is the standard national language, which is sustained by national literacy. Mature literacy alone enables the tower to be fly without crashing. All nationwide communications, whether by telephone, radio, TV, or writing, are fundamentally dependent upon literacy, for the essence of literacy is not simply reading and writing but also effective use of the standard literate language.   06. ‘Obvious’ means – A) clear          B) obscure C) unclear D) evidence   07. Complex undertaking of modern life means – A) the complexities of modern life B) the complex tasks of modern life C) the immense variety of modern life D) the various aspects of modern life   08. According to the passage, the main function of literacy is to – A) promote interaction between people B) enable people to read and write C) enable people to get better job D) promote knowledge   09. According to passage the main medium of ‘communication’ is – A) TV   B) radio C) standard language  D) telephone   10. The real meaning for literacy is: A) the ability to read and write B) the ability to use the standard language C) the ability to formulate ideas D) the ability to exchange ideas   Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word(s) : 11. ____ that life began billions of years ago in the water. A) In the belief B) It is believed C) The belief   D) Believing   12. The most important chemical catalyst on the planet is chlorophyll, ____ carbon dioxide and water react to form carbohydrates. A) whose presence B) which is present C) presenting D) in the presence of which   13. Choose the correct options: An antonym if ‘severity’ is – A) security       B) celebrity C) mildness     D) separation   14. Which word rhymes with ‘brow’? A) crow     B) through C) crew   D) now   15. The correct translation of ‘আমি আম পছন্দ করি’ would be – A) I like mango  B) I would like a mango C) I like mangoes  D) I like the mango   16. The phrase ‘look up to’ most probably means – A) revere       B) search C) glance   D) find   17. Please don’t ____ on your payments. A) fall back    B) fall behind C) fall on        D) fall of   18. If we work steadily, we can finish ____ noon. A) by    B) on C) in     D) between   19. It was I ____ he wanted to sing to. A) who    B) whom C) which    D) that   20. You must be careful to ____ in your use of tense. A) look up B) remain constant C) maintain consistency D) double check   21. Choose the correctly spelled word: A) Payprous B) Papyrus C) Pappyras   D) Pepyras   22. He took ____ bull by ____ horns. A) an, the     B) the, the C) a, an D) the, on   23. He fantasized ____ winning the lottery. A) with B) from C) after    D) about   24. Strenuous exercise soon ____ meals is detrimental ____ health. A) after, to         B) through, against C) before, for    D) from, upon   25. The correct passive form of ‘we don’t like idle people’ is – A) We are not liked by idle people B) Idle people are not liked us C) Idle people are not of our liking D) Idle people are not liked by us ANSWER 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 A D A D D A B A C A B D C 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25   A C A A A B C B B D A D

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 12 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.     The Internet technology has helped design a large number of web sites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services  or  social  networks  or  social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular social  media  site.  Google+,  Twitter,  LinkedIn,  etc.  are other  frequently  used  social services.  Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people across  the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer  is  simple.  Most  of  the  social  services  are  cost- free. You can make use  of  them  free,  paying  a  very  little to your Internet service provider. Secondly, you can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is  like  presenting  yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people's profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some services like Facebook allow users to update their  profiles.  Fourthly,  networks  allow users to post  blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments  from  friends  and  other  users.  Finally, there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/ viewers, and what information should be shared with others. 1.      Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives.                                1 x 7 = 7 (a)          Social network services are  ¾¾ . i.   family based                  ii. web based                     iii. relation based             iv. individual based (b)          This passage highlights the importance of  ¾¾ . i.   electronic media                                                            ii. information technology iii. social networking services                                     iv. completing education (c)     _   are sharing interests through internet. i.   Only students                                                               ii. People of the world iii. Only  the rich people                                                  iv. A privileged few (d)         What does the expression "They really live in a global village" mean? i.   All people of the world live  in village                      ii. Village people have every facility of the world iii.   None lives in cities iv.   Internet and social media have brought the world closer (e)          internet increases  ¾¾ . i.   relative relation               ii. family relation                iii. social relation                iv. human relation (f)           The word 'protection' means  ¾¾ . i.   adapt                                ii. guard                              iii. alter                                iv. adjust (g)          The word 'Viewer' refers to  ¾¾ . i.   listener                               ii. diplomate                         iii. spectator                         iv. vision 2.      Answer the following questions.                                                                 2 X5 = 10 (a)                   Write down the names of some social media sites. (b)                  How is it possible for the social networks to provide ways for the users to interact through the internet? (c)                   When do the users feel that they really live in a global village? (d)                  How do social networks work? (e)                   Why are social networks expanding so fast? 3.      Read the following passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X 5  = 5 Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in  rivers, lakes and  sea. This means there is less food  and  oxygen  available for fish. It   also means the fish may not grow fully and may  have  fewer  fish  fries.  Some  fishes  will  become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degree Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure  on  fish  population.  Fishes  are  one  of  the  world‖s  most  valuable  biological  assests.  Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse  gas emissions we will increase the pressure on fish.  As  a  result,  people  who  depend  on  fish  will suffer  from hunger and poverty.                                                                                                 [Unit-5;  Lesson-4(C)] u   Global warming raises the stress on fish population. Fish population is severely affected (a) ¾¾ to global warming. For want of food and oxygen some (b) ¾¾ of fish may be (c) ¾¾ one day. To stop global warming, we have to convince people not to (d) ¾¾ greenhouse gas. Otherwise many people have to (t) ¾¾ poverty and hunger. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions 4 and 5 : Charles Babbage was an English mathematician. He was also a mechanical engineer who is best known  for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred to Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was the top mathematician there. He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1816. From 1828 to 1839 Babbage was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today's computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871. 4.Complete  the  table  below with the  information from the above passage.                                  1 X 5 = 5 Charles Babbage Speciality The master brain of inventing computer Best known The inventor of the first mechanical computer Who/What Event Place Year/Time Contribution Charles Babbage was born London (i) --   He was elected a fellow (ii) -- in 1816   He (iii) --   in 1814   His contribution     in 1822 (iv) -- Death     (v) --   5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                                        10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.         1 X 5  = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)                  Price hike has added (b)                 Price hike is caused by (c)                  The vast majority are hard hit (d)                 It is very difficult (e)                  Price hike i.           short supply of commodities ii.         leads to iii.       for the fixed income group of people iv.       a new dimension v.         by the hike in prices i.           widespread corruption and moral degradation. ii.         to the problems of Bangladesh. iii.       of daily necessities. iv.       to meet up the excessive load. v.         and inflation. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                 1 X 8  = 8 (a)                   Penicillin is the life saving medicine. (b)                  He passed his boyhood with his parents. (c)                   It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (d)                  He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e)                   He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. (f)                    He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. (g)                   He was born in a poor family in Scotland. (h)                  Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) What does O Me! O Life!  highlight about human imperfections? Why does the poem Books  say books are magical? How does Two Mothers Remembered  depict the impact of memories on the speaker? What does the repeated calling of cattle symbolize in The Sands of Dee ? Why does the poet ask time to "stay just for a day" in Time, You Old Gipsy Man ? What does the phrase “promises to keep” signify in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ? How does Solitude  contrast feasting and fasting? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does the story Mr. Moti explore themes of loss and growing up through Ameen’s experiences? (b) How does Sonabhan treat her ducks and chickens in Mr. Moti, and what does it reveal about her personality? (c) What role does Rosamond’s mother play in The Purple Jar, and how does she try to guide her daughter? (d) What motivated Shylock to create the bond with Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this reveal about his character? (e) Why does Bassanio seek Antonio’s help at the beginning of The Merchant of Venice, and how does this reflect their friendship? (f) Who told Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour, and how was the news delivered? (g) Why was Mrs. Mallard treated gently when she was informed about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour? (h) How did the author feel when the storm was over in The Great Derangement, and how did it change their perspective? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story :  15 Once there lived a King in an island. There were green trees everywhere in  the  island.  The  King decided to build a magnificent palace in the island. So he ordered  his  men to cut down all the trees.  Some opposed the King's idea but he did not pay ..... 11.    Suppose, you are Sostika/Anu and your friend's name is Tanzima/Khalid. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the severe impact of dengue fever.                                                                                  15 Key 1.    (a) ii. web based (b) iii. social networking services (c) ii. People of the world (d) iv. Internet and social media have brought the world closer (e) iii. social relation (f) ii. guard (g) iii. spectator 2.    (a) Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are some widely used social networking sites. (b)        Social netowrks provide ways for the users to interact through the internet where individuals can create profiles, connect with others, share content, and communicate through various features like messaging, commenting, and video calls. (c)        The users of social networking sites feel like they live in a global village when they connect with people from around the world., share diverse perspectives, and engage in conversations transcending geographical boundaries. (d)        Social networks work by allowing users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content over the internet. Users can communicate through messaging, posting, commenting, and liking each others content. (e)        The social networks are expanding so fast as most of them are cost free and complexity free. 3.    (a) due (b) varieties (c) extinct (d) produce (e) suffer 4.    (i) 1791 (ii) the royal society (iii) received an honourary degree (iv) inventing the first mechanical computer (v) 1871 5.    Charles Babbage was a mathematician, philosopher and inventor. He is considered the pioneer of the invention of computer. He first originated the concept of computer. He invented a machine which could solve complicated problems. In later years, his machine developed into computer. He was extra-ordinary for having vast knowledge in Mathematics. This great philosopher passed away on 18 October 1871 in London. 6.  (a) Price hike has added a new dimension to the problems of Bangladesh. (b) Price hike is caused by short supply of commodities and inflation. (c) The vast majority are hard hit by the hike in prices of daily necessities. (d) It is very difficult for the fixed income group of people to meet up the excessive load. (e) Price hike leads to widespread corruption and moral degradation. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a c g d b h e f Penicillin is the life saving medicine. It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. He was born in a poor family in Scotland. He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. He passed his boyhood with his parents. Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study.

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Affirmative and Negative Sentences Basic Rules Rules of transforming Affirmative into Negative Sentences or vice versa: ✅ Rule 1: Only / alone / merely → Replaced by → None but (person) / nothing but (thing) / not more than (number) Aff:  Only Allah can help us. Neg:  None but Allah can help us. Aff:  He has only a ball. Neg:  He has nothing but a ball. Aff:  He has only ten taka. Neg:  He has not more than ten taka. Aff:  She has only one chance left. Neg:  She has not more than one chance left. Aff:  They only have a small car. Neg:  They have nothing but a small car. Aff:  The only solution is to leave. Neg:  None but leaving is the solution. ✅ Rule 2: Must → Replaced by → Cannot but / Cannot help + (verb+ing) Aff:  We must obey our parents. Neg:  We cannot but obey our parents. Aff:  I must study hard for the exam. Neg:  I cannot help studying hard for the exam. Aff:  She must visit her grandmother. Neg:  She cannot but visit her grandmother. Aff:  We must be on time for the meeting. Neg:  We cannot help being on time for the meeting. Aff:  He must leave immediately. Neg:  He cannot help leaving immediately. ✅ Rule 3: Both – and / And (joining words) → Replaced by → Not only – but also Aff:  Both Dolon and Dola were excited. Neg:  Not only Dolon but also Dola was excited. Aff:  He was obedient and gentle. Neg:  He was not only obedient but also gentle. Aff:  She is talented and hardworking. Neg:  She is not only talented but also hardworking. Aff:  The book and the pen are on the table. Neg:  Not only the book but also the pen is on the table. Aff:  The movie was exciting and funny. Neg:  The movie was not only exciting but also funny. ✅ Rule 4: Everyone / Every / All → Replaced by → There is no + noun + but Aff:  Every mother loves her child. Neg:  There is no mother but loves her child. Aff:  All students attended the class. Neg:  There is no student but attended the class. Aff:  Everyone in the room was happy. Neg:  There is no person in the room but was happy. Aff:  Every person needs food. Neg:  There is no person but needs food. Aff:  All the children play outside. Neg:  There is no child but plays outside. ✅ Rule 5: As soon as → Replaced by → No sooner had – than Aff:  As soon as the thief saw the police, he ran away. Neg:  No sooner had the thief seen the police than he ran away. Aff:  As soon as the bell rang, the students left. Neg:  No sooner had the bell rung than the students left. Aff:  As soon as I finished my homework, I went to bed. Neg:  No sooner had I finished my homework than I went to bed. ✅ Rule 6: Superlative Degree → Replaced by → No other + noun + so + positive adjective + as Aff:  Dhaka is the biggest city in Bangladesh. Neg:  No other city is so big as Dhaka in Bangladesh. Aff:  This is the best book I’ve ever read. Neg:  No other book is so good as this one. Aff:  He is the most talented musician. Neg:  No other musician is so talented as he. Aff:  She is the richest woman in the town. Neg:  No other woman is so rich as she in the town. ✅ Rule 7: Change with opposite word + ‘not’ Aff:  I shall remember you. Neg:  I shall not forget you. Aff:  He always helps others. Neg:  He does not ignore others. Aff:  She enjoys dancing. Neg:  She does not hate dancing. Aff:  They will meet soon. Neg:  They will not miss the meeting. ✅ Rule 8: Always → Replaced by → Never Aff:  Raven always attends the class. Neg:  Raven never misses the class. Aff:  He is always punctual. Neg:  He is never late. Aff:  I always go to the gym. Neg:  I never skip the gym. Aff:  They always help their neighbors. Neg:  They never ignore their neighbors. ✅ Rule 9: Too – to → Replaced by → So – that + cannot / could not Aff:  He is too weak to walk. Neg:  He is so weak that he cannot walk. Aff:  The box is too heavy to carry. Neg:  The box is so heavy that I could not carry it. Aff:  The problem is too complex to solve. Neg:  The problem is so complex that we could not solve it. Aff:  She is too busy to attend the party. Neg:  She is so busy that she cannot attend the party. ✅ Rule 10: As – as → Replaced by → Not less – than Aff:  Simi was as wise as Rimi. Neg:  Simi was not less wise than Rimi. Aff:  He is as tall as John. Neg:  He is not less tall than John. Aff:  This book is as interesting as the previous one. Neg:  This book is not less interesting than the previous one. Aff:  Her dress is as beautiful as the other. Neg:  Her dress is not less beautiful than the other. ✅ Rule 11: Universal truths → Changed into negative interrogative Aff:  The Sun sets in the west. Neg:  Doesn’t the Sun set in the west? Aff:  Water boils at 100°C. Neg:  Doesn’t water boil at 100°C? Aff:  Earth revolves around the Sun. Neg:  Doesn’t Earth revolve around the Sun? Aff:  Birds migrate in winter. Neg:  Don’t birds migrate in winter? ✅ Rule 12: Sometimes → Replaced by → Not always Aff:  I sometimes eat junk food. Neg:  I don’t always eat junk food. Aff:  Raven sometimes visits me. Neg:  Raven doesn’t always visit me. Aff:  We sometimes go out for dinner. Neg:  We don’t always go out for dinner. ✅ Rule 13: Many → Replaced by → Not a few Aff:  I have many friends. Neg:  I do not have a few friends. Aff:  There are many people in the park. Neg:  There are not a few people in the park. ✅ Rule 14: A few → Replaced by → Not many Aff:  Bangladesh has a few scholars. Neg:  Bangladesh doesn’t have many scholars. Aff:  There are a few students in the class. Neg:  There aren’t many students in the class. ✅ Rule 15: Much → Replaced by → Not a little Aff:  He eats much food. Neg:  He doesn’t eat a little food. Aff:  We have much time left. Neg:  We don’t have a little time left. ✅ Rule 16: A little → Replaced by → Not much Aff:  I have a little time. Neg:  I don’t have much time. Aff:  He has a little patience. Neg:  He doesn’t have much patience. Exercise: Affirmative to Negative Transform the following sentence into negative 1. Only a healthy man can have a healthy mind. 2. He is always dependent on his employer. 3. The lack of knowledge of nutrition is the only cause of malnutrition. 4. Anger begets only the worst. 5. Everybody wants friends 6. His contribution to Bengali literature is incomparable. 7. He was a monarch without a crown. 8 In fact, love always brings love. 9. Corruption has become a common affair here. 10. As soon as the neighbours heard the hue and cry, they rushed to the spot. 11. Only education gives us the light of knowledge. 12. A computer is a blessing on earth. 13. All men must die. 14.They are always attentive to their duties. 15. Walking is beneficial to health. 16. The brave alone deserve the fair. 17. The lands were fertile 18. The carter was a lazy fellow. 19. The crow looks very ugly. 20. Every patriot loves his country. 21.We must learn English 22. Her parents loved her. 23.All hate him 24.She will remember the stranger 25.Everybody dislikes him. 26.He is the best player. 27. A truthful person cares nobody.  28.The teaching  staff of this school are qualified. 29. In a word a moonlit night is very pleasant . 30. We always remember their memories. 31. Literacy rate in Bangladesh is very poor. 32.Mohammad Mushin was a kind man. 33. He inherited vast property from his father and sister. 34.Plato’s  poetical works were full of patriotism and optimism. 35.Only those who leave this straight road will fall into pit. 36. Her parents liked her very much. 37. Some TV programmes present vulgar sights. 38.We should be honest in our life. 39.The teachers are very friendly with the students. 40.The bee lives together. 41.She is always attentive to her study. Answer Affirmative to Negative 1.       None but a healthy man can have a healthy mind. 2.       He is never independent of his employer. He is not sometimes dependent on his employer 3.       Nothing but the lack of knowledge of nutrition is the cause of malnutrition. 4.       Anger begets nothing but the worst. 5.       There is nobody who does not want friends. Is there anybody who does not want friends? 6.       His contribution to Bengali literature is not comparable. Isn’t his contribution to Bengali literature incomparable? 7.       He was a monarch but he did not have any crown. He was not a monarch with a crown. He was a monarch having no crown. 8.       In fact, love never brings hatred. 9.       Corruption hasn’t become an uncommon affair here. 10.    No sooner had the neighbours heard the hue and cry than they rushed to the spot. 11.    Nothing but education gives us the light of knowledge. 12.    A computer is not a curse on earth. 13.    No men can escape death All men cannot but die. 14.    They are never inattentive to their duties. 15.    Isn’t walking beneficial to health? Walking is not harmful to health. 16.    None but the brave deserve the fair. 17.    The lands were not infertile. 18.    The carter wasn’t an active fellow. 19.    The crow doesn’t look beautiful. 20.    There is no patriot who doesn’t love his country. 21.    We can’t but learn English 22.    Her parents didn’t hate her. 23.    Nobody likes him 24.    She will not forget the stranger 25.    Nobody likes him. 26.    No other player is so good as he. 27.    A truthful person doesn’t care anybody. 28.    The teaching staff of this school are not unqualified. 29.    In a word a moonlit night is not unpleasant. 30.    We never forget their memories 31.    Literacy rate in Bangladesh is not at all high. 32.    Mohammad Mushin was not an unkind man. 33.    He didn’t inherit a little property from his father and sister. 34.    Plato’s poetical works didn’t lack patriotism and optimism. 35.    None but the deserters of this straight road will fall into pit. None but those who leave this straight road will fall into pit. 36.    Her parents didn’t dislike her at all. Her parents didn’t like her a little 37.    All TV programmes do not present vulgar sight. 38.    We should not be dishonest in our life. 39.    The teachers are not at all unfriendly with the students 40.    Doesn’t the bee live together? The bee doesn’t live alone. 41.    She is never inattentive to her study. Some Common Opposite Words Main word Opposite word Main word Opposite word Sincere Insincere Real Unreal Punctual Late Hard Easy Literate Illiterate Respon sible Irrespons ible Possible Impossible Doubtful Sure Pleased Displeased Remember Forget Honesty Dishonesty Honour Dishonor Good Bad Honest Dishonest Regular Irregular Moral Immoral Active Inactive Pleasant Unpleasant Mortal Immortal Comfort able Uncomfor table Willing Unwilling Obey Disobey Solvent Insolvent Right Wrong Fact Fiction Safe Unsafe Young Old Sorrow Joy Rise Fall Import Export Equal Unequal Correct Incorrect Arrive Depart Fat Thin Depend ent Independ ent Liable Asset Lazy Active Clean Dirty Kind Unkind Quickly Slowly Different Similar Mad Sane Polite Impolite Wise Unwise New Old Correctly Incorrectly Abundant Scarce Appear Disappear Accurate Inaccurate Artificial Natural Advan tage Disadvan tage Bent Straight Admit Deny Lend Borrow Alive Dead Build Destroy Ancient Modern Boundless Limited Attractive Repulsive Captive Free Awake Asleep Common Rare Cheerful Sad Feeble Strong Harsh Mild Intelligent Stupid Perma nent Temporary Private Public Patient Impatient Serious Trivial Shallow Deep Strict Lenient Take Give Zenith  Nadir War Peace Visible Invisible Absent Present Obedient Disobedi ent Happy Unhappy Fertile Barren Grateful Ungrateful Valid Invalid Love Hate Top Bottom Rich Poor Freedom Bondage Present Absent Able Unable Wise Unwise Reason able Unreason able Friend Foe/enemy favorable Unfavor able Always Never Early Late Ordinary Extraordi nary Push Pull Necessary Unnecessary Fortunate Unfortunate Smooth Unsmooth Loyal Disloyal Apart Together Optimist Pessimist Ascend Descend Impure Pure Blame Praise Satisfactory Unsatisfac tory Bless Curse Tame Wild Bitter Sweet Zip Unzip Brighten Fade Voluntary Compulsory Cheap Expensive Clever Stupid Exceptional rules Affirmative Negative a. He is the only boy of 15. No other boy than/but he is of 15. b. I read only English. I read no other subject than English. c. Water is liquid. Water is neither solid nor gaseous. d. Milk is white. Milk has no other colour without white. e. Iron is solid. Iron is neither liquid nor gaseous. f. Where there is fire, there is smoke.  There is no smoke without fire. g. He tried all plans. He left no stone unturned. h. He has given up smoking for good. He will never smoke again. i. He is less ugly than you said. He is not as ugly as you said.  j. You are less good than he said. You are not as good as he said. k. He has left the village forever. He will never come to his village again. l. All must submit to death. No one can escape death. m. Where there is fire, there is smoke.  There is no smoke without fire. n. I am unable to attend their needs. I cannot attend their needs. o. I missed the train. I could not catch the train. p. Everyone admits that he is a good musician. No one can deny that he is a good musician. q. Everybody will admit that I am right. Nobody will deny that I am right. r. It is often difficult in company to speak frankly. It is not always easy in company to speak frankly. s. I refused to wait any longer. I would not wait any longer. t. More attacks followed. This was not his last attack. u. I was doubtful if he would come. I was not sure that he would come. v. He always minds his lessons. He never neglects his lessons. w. It always pours when it rains. It never rains but pours. x. You are the only person fit for the post. No other person but you are fit for the post. y. I come here for the last time. Never again I shall come here. z. In all respects this morning was like any other. This morning did not differ from any other in any respect. aa. He will go only under compulsion. He will go unless he is compelled. bb. Chance and accidents are only aliases of ignorance. Chance and accidents are nothing but aliases of ignorance. cc. Jim was always on time. Jim never late. dd. I saw only but husks and dust in the bag. I saw nothing in the bag but husks and dust. ee. It was the only school for males. There was no other school for males. ff. A little boy is always innocent.. A little boy is never guilty. gg. There are many people here. There are not a few people here. hh. We sold a little honey. We did not sell much honey. ii. I come here for the last time. I shall never come here jj. Then I saw him last. I have never seen him since then. kk. I warn you for the last time. I shall never warn you. ll. I have given up smoking forever. I shall never smoke again. mm. He came here for the last time. He never came here again.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 1 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage . Then answer the questions (1-3) Ameen is seventeen when the war breaks out. One Monday; after supper, he announces he will go to war. Sonabhan shrieks in surprise. You want to leave me alone? Il won't take long, Ma, he assures her. I’ll be back soon after die training. That night Sonabhan cannot sleep. After sun-up, she opens the duck coop. The flock streams out, stretches and quacks around her for their morning meal. She lakes longer than usual. She mixes water with rice husks in an earthen bowl and puts it down. They gobble it up in five minutes and head for the pond. Ameen has let out the chickens by’ dien. He lifts Iris 12-week-old cockerel, Moti, and sits on the veranda. During his breakfast he doesn't strike up any conversation. Having noticed Sonabhan’s puffy eyes, he knows not to mention last night’s subject. He casts his glance to the side, down at die cockerel eating rice in silence. Today is haat bar ( market day) Sonabhan has arranged the things Ameen will lake to die bazaar to sell. Two dozen eggs, a sheaf of areca nuts, a bottle gourd. The bazaar is about a mile away. Ameen wears his short-sleeved floral shirt over his lungi. He whistles as he looks into the cloudy mirror to comb his hair. Placing the rattan basket on his head before selling off, he hollers: I’m off', Ma. Sonabhan watches him go along the bank of the little river. For the first time it occurs to her diat Ameen has grown up. He has reached the height of his dead father, has his long neck and straight shoulders. In that moment, Sonabhan realizes it’s not the war. it’s the fighting that Ameen is fascinated with. Like his dead father, he is crazy about bullfighting, cockfighting and boat racing. The same stubbornness flows in his blood. Once he decides on something, nothing can stop him. Her little son! Now a man. Even up to his fifteenth birthday barely a day passed without neighbours appearing with a slew of complaints. Sometimes one or two turned up from other villages. They peeked into the house and asked, Does Ameen live here? Sonabhan would sigh. What did he do? Your son stole my date juice! Emptied the juice pots hanging on the date trees’ Sonabhan would sigh again. Then ask the visitor to pardon him. She hated saying that she’d raised her son alone. If she could spare them, she would bring half a dozen eggs and hand them to the visitor: Please take these for your children. At night, Sonabhan climbs out of her bed, clutches the hurricane lamp and tiptoes into Ameen’s room. She stands by his bed, looks at her sleeping son. He snores like his father. He has her light skin and button nose. She touches his cheek , his broad forehead. She suppresses a desire to lie beside him. Like the old days, when she slept cuddling her baby. 1.Choose the Correct Answer of the following alternatives: 1X7= 7 (i) How old is Ameen when the war begins? a. Fifteen b. Sixteen c. Seventeen d. Eighteen (ii) What does Ameen promise his mother about going to war? a. He will never go. b. He will take her with him. c. He will come back after training. d. He will only go if his friends go. (iii) What does Sonabhan feed the ducks in the morning? a. Fish and grains b. Rice husks mixed with water c. Lentils and rice d. Bread soaked in milk (iv) What is the name of Ameen’s cockerel? a. Mithu b. Moti c. Raju d. Raja (v) What does Sonabhan prepare for Ameen to sell in the bazaar? a. Mangoes, eggs, and coconuts b. Fish, bananas, and rice c. Eggs, areca nuts, and a bottle gourd d. Milk, dates, and sugarcane (vi) What quality does Ameen share with his dead father? a. Love for gardening b. Passion for reading c. Fascination with fighting and competitions d. Interest in music and poetry (vii) What does Sonabhan do late at night after remembering Ameen’s childhood? a. Writes him a letter b. Sits alone by the pond c. Enters his room with a lamp d. Cries under her blanket Answer the following questions: 2X5= 10 a. Why is the rooster called Mr. Moti? b. Is the writer trying to compare the son with the rooster? Why? . c. Why is the story a Bangladeshi story? Which war is in the story? d. What is cockfighting? e. What do you think about the mother-son relationship? 3.   Read the previous text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1X5= 5 Ameen is only (a)_______  years old when the war breaks out. He assures his mother that he will return soon after the (b)_______ . Early the next morning, Sonabhan takes care of the ducks, feeding them rice husks mixed with (c)_______ . Ameen gets ready for the market, whistling as he combs his hair and putting the (d)_______  basket on his head. At night, Sonabhan tiptoes into Ameen’s room, touches his (e)_______ , and feels overwhelmed with emotion. 4.       Read the passage following passage on Neil A. Armstrong. Complete the table below with information from the passage.   1X5= 5 Neil A. Armstrong commanded the Gemini-8 Mission and became the first human to walk on the moon as commander of Apollo 11. He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on August 5, 1930. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong. Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11. on July 16 and landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Neil A. Armstrong first stepped on to the surface and then Aldrin. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. After exploring the surface they rejoined Collins in the orbiting mothership. Neil A. Armstrong died on August 25, 2012.   (Neil Armstrong) Event Year/Time Place Achievement Born (i) —     Received BSc     (ii) — Left for the moon (iii) —       20 July 1969   (iv) — Died (v) —     5.    Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.   10 6.    Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.   1X5= 5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Democracy means (i) fair and equal (i) of democracy (b) It allows freedom (ii) a system (ii) in a democratic country (c) It means (iii) of speech, religion (iii) of government (d) People elect (iv) their representative directly (iv) and political opinions (e) Free and fair (v) election is the precondition (v) treatment for citizens 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.   1X8= 8 (a)  in the evening, a lion entered the cave. (b) One day, he fled from his master’s house and took shelter in a cave. (c)  Once upon a time, there lived a young man named Androcles. (d) He came near Androcles and lifted his paw. (e)  He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man in another country. (f)   The lion seemed wounded as he was groaning (g)  His master was very bad and inflicted heavy torture on him. (h) He took the lion’s paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it. The lion was relieved of his pain. 8. . Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. 2×5=10 (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" highlight human imperfections? (b) Why does the poet call books a "magic box" in the poem "Books"? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" explore the theme of role reversal? (d) What is the significance of the grave by the sea in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" suggest about the fleeting nature of time? (f) How does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" depict solitude and contemplation? (g) What lesson does "Solitude" convey about human companionship? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) What does Sonabhan's act of releasing Moti after grounding him show about her character in the story Mr. Moti? (b) How does Ameen prepare for his trip to the bazaar, and what does this reveal about him in the story Mr. Moti? (c) Who are the main characters in the story The Purple Jar, and what roles do they play? (d) Why did Shylock initially praise Portia in court before realizing her strategy in The Merchant of Venice? (e) What does the imagery of spring symbolize in The Story of an Hour, and how does it relate to Mrs. Mallard's emotions? (f) Why does Sonabhan refrain from talking about the war in the story Mr. Moti, and what does this suggest about her past? (g) What qualities of Portia make her stand out as a strong character in The Merchant of Venice? (h) Why is the story titled The Story of an Hour, and how does the title reflect its central theme? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10. Read the beginning of the following story. This story is not complete. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story. 15 Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. His army was defeated again and again against the King Edward I of England. Being defeated for six times, he lost his hope .... 11.     Suppose, you are Bakul and your friend is Nayon. Recently you have noticed that accident is on the rise horribly in your country. Everyday many people fall victim accidents. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accident. 15 Key Answers (i) (c) seventeen (ii) (c) He will come back after training (iii) (b) Rice husks mixed with water (iv) (b) Moti (v) (c) Eggs, areca nuts, and a bottle gourd (vi) (c) Fascination with fighting and competitions (vii) (c) Enters his room with a lamp A. Answer the following questions: 2X5= 10 Why is the rooster called Mr. Moti? The rooster is called Mr. Moti  because Sonabhan loves him like her son . She does not see him as just a bird. To her, he is family . The name "Moti"  means "pearl"  in Bengali. Pearls are rare and valuable . The name shows how much she cares for him . She feeds him and protects him . She never lets anyone take him . Some boys want Moti for cockfighting . Sonabhan says no. She cannot let him get hurt or die . To her, he is like a child . Is the writer trying to compare the son with the rooster? Why? Yes, the writer compares Ameen with Moti . Both are strong and stubborn . Ameen loves fighting and adventure . Moti is also expected to fight . Sonabhan cares for both of them . She cannot stop them from facing dangers . Ameen is like his father , who also loved fights and challenges . Moti dies suddenly . Sonabhan fears Ameen may not return from war . The story shows her love and worries . Why is the story a Bangladeshi story? Which war is in the story? The story is Bangladeshi  because it shows village life and traditions . It talks about markets, farming, and cockfighting . It also shows a mother’s love for her son . The war in the story is the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 . Many young boys left home to fight . Ameen is one of them. Sonabhan does not want him to go . She knows she cannot stop him . The story shows the pain of many mothers during the war . What is cockfighting? Cockfighting is a sport  where two roosters fight . People bet money  on the winner. Sometimes, the roosters have sharp blades on their legs . This makes the fight more dangerous . The fight continues until one rooster is too weak or dies . Some people enjoy watching . Others think it is cruel . The birds get badly hurt . In many places, cockfighting is banned  because it is too violent . What do you think about the mother-son relationship? Sonabhan and Ameen share a deep bond . Sonabhan raised Ameen alone . She protected and cared for him . When he was younger, he was naughty and playful . He often got into trouble . Sonabhan always forgave him . Now, Ameen is growing up . He wants to join the war . Sonabhan cannot stop him . She feels proud but afraid . She already lost her husband. She does not want to lose Ameen too . The story shows a mother’s love and pain . More Questions with Answers Questions and Answers on "Mr. Moti" (a) How old is Ameen when the war begins in Mr. Moti ? Ameen is seventeen years old when the war begins. He is still young but old enough to make his own decisions. His mother, Sonabhan, does not want him to go, but he is determined to leave. (b) What does Ameen announce one Monday after supper in Mr. Moti ? One Monday after supper, Ameen announces that he will go to war. His mother is shocked and upset when she hears this. However, Ameen believes that it is his duty to fight and does not change his decision. (c) How does Sonabhan react when Ameen says he will go to war in Mr. Moti ? Sonabhan is very surprised and scared when Ameen says he will go to war. She shrieks in shock and asks if he wants to leave her alone. She cannot sleep that night because she is worried about her son’s safety. (d) What does Ameen promise his mother about his return in Mr. Moti ? Ameen promises his mother that he will return soon after the training. He tries to assure her that he will not be away for a long time. However, Sonabhan is still worried because she knows how dangerous war can be. (e) What chore does Sonabhan do the morning after Ameen’s announcement in Mr. Moti ? The morning after Ameen’s announcement, Sonabhan opens the duck coop and feeds the ducks. She mixes water with rice husks in an earthen bowl and gives it to them. The ducks eat quickly and go to the pond. She takes longer than usual to complete this task because she is upset about Ameen’s decision. (f) What does Ameen do with Moti while having breakfast in Mr. Moti ? While having breakfast, Ameen lifts his 12-week-old cockerel, Moti, and sits with him on the veranda. He does not talk much because he notices that his mother’s eyes are puffy from crying. Instead, he quietly watches Moti eating rice. (g) On which day does Ameen go to the bazaar in Mr. Moti ? Ameen goes to the bazaar on haat bar, which is the market day. It is the day when people gather to buy and sell goods. The market is about a mile away from their home. (h) What items does Sonabhan arrange for Ameen to sell at the bazaar in Mr. Moti ? Sonabhan arranges several items for Ameen to sell at the bazaar. These include two dozen eggs, a sheaf of areca nuts, and a bottle gourd. She carefully prepares these items so that Ameen can earn some money from selling them. (i) How does Ameen dress when going to the bazaar in Mr. Moti ? When going to the bazaar, Ameen wears a short-sleeved floral shirt over his lungi. Before leaving, he looks into a cloudy mirror and combs his hair. He then places a rattan basket on his head and calls out to his mother before setting off for the market. (j) What realization strikes Sonabhan as she watches Ameen walk away in Mr. Moti ? As Sonabhan watches Ameen walk away, she realizes that he has grown up. He has reached the height of his father, with the same long neck and straight shoulders. For the first time, she sees him as a man rather than a little boy. (k) What does Sonabhan think Ameen is fascinated by in Mr. Moti ? Sonabhan thinks that Ameen is fascinated not just by the war, but by fighting itself. She remembers that, like his father, he has always loved bullfighting, cockfighting, and boat racing. She understands that once he decides something, nothing can stop him. (l) What kind of complaints did neighbors bring about Ameen in the past in Mr. Moti ? In the past, neighbors often came to complain about Ameen's mischievous behavior. They said he stole date juice from their trees by emptying the juice pots. Sometimes, people from other villages also came with complaints about him. (m) What would Sonabhan often give to the complaining neighbors in Mr. Moti ? Sonabhan would often ask the neighbors to forgive Ameen. If they were very angry, she would offer them something, like half a dozen eggs, for their children. She did not want to explain that she was raising Ameen alone, so she tried to make peace in this way. (n) What is Sonabhan's emotional reaction when she enters Ameen's room at night? At night, when Sonabhan enters Ameen's room, she feels emotional and nostalgic. She looks at her sleeping son, noticing how he snores like his father. She touches his face and forehead, feeling a strong desire to lie beside him, just like when he was a baby. (o) What does Sonabhan do at night after Ameen goes to bed? After Ameen goes to bed, Sonabhan quietly enters his room, carrying a hurricane lamp. She stands by his bed, looking at him with love and sadness. She touches his cheek and forehead, remembering how he was as a child. She wants to sleep beside him, but she stops herself. (p) What do the complaints from neighbors reveal about Ameen? The complaints from neighbors reveal that Ameen was a mischievous and adventurous boy. He was curious, playful, and sometimes caused trouble. However, it also shows that he was full of life and energy, much like his father. 3 .(a) seventeen(b) training(c) water(d) rattan(e) cheek 4.      (i) on August 5, 1930 (ii) Purdue University (iii) on July 16, 1969 (iv) Landing on the moon (v) on August 25, 2012 5.      Landing on the moon is undoubtedly an important event in the history of mankind. Before that, nobody thought that man could reach the moon. But Neil Armstrong with other two astronauts made this impossible thing possible. They started their journey to the moon on 16th July, 1969. The main spaceship used by them was Apollo 11. It took four days to reach the moon. 6.      (a) Democracy means a system of government. (b)     It allows freedom of speech, religion and political opinions. (c)      It means fair and equal treatment for citizens. (d)     People elect their representative directly in a democratic country. (e)      Free and fair election is the precondition of democracy. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 c e g b a f d h Once upon a time, there lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man in another country. His master was very bad and inflicted heavy torture on him. One day, he fled from his master's house and took shelter in a cave. In the evening, a lion entered the cave. The lion seemed wounded as he was groaning. He came near Androcles and lifted his paw. He took the lion’s paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it. The lion was relieved of his pain.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 2 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage . Then answer the questions (1-3) Mr. Moti  by Rahad Abir A warning comes from old Chowkidar’s young wife. Watch your rooster, she threatens. I don't want him in my house again. If someone touches my boy, Sonabhan responds, they'll see the consequences. She grounds Moti for an entire day. It makes him sad. His forlorn captivity crucifies her. She sets him loose the following morning. Some boys come and ask Sonabhan to lend them Moti for cockfighting at a fair. They are happy to pay. Never, she tells them. He is my son. Monday dawns without Mod’s crowing. His cold body is resting on its right side. Lying against the basket. Eyes closed. His kingly head down. With Mod’s basket in her lap, Sonabhan is motionless. She put Moti to rest beside her husband’s grave. She sighs, plods across the empty yard, steps onto an empty veranda, crawls into an empty home and sits on the edge of an empty bed. Another morning breaks.... Noon and afternoon come and go.. ..The birds in the coops quack and crow....No one lets them out. For the first time, Sonabhan’s doors do not open Choose the Correct Answer of the following aternatives: 1X7= 7 (i) Who warns Sonabhan about her rooster? a. The village chief b. Old Chowkidar’s young wife c. Ameen’s teacher d. Sonabhan’s neighbor (ii) What does Sonabhan do after the warning? a. Sells Moti at the market b. Hides Moti in the kitchen c. Grounds Moti for a day d. Gives Moti away to a friend (iii) How does Moti react to being grounded? a. He becomes aggressive b. He becomes sad c. He tries to escape d. He falls asleep (iv) What do some boys ask Sonabhan for? a. Moti’s eggs b. Moti for cockfighting c. Moti for a feast d. Moti to guard their house (v) What is Sonabhan’s reply to the boys who want Moti? a. She agrees for a high price b. She tells them to come back later c. She refuses and says Moti is her son d. She gives them another rooster instead (vi) Where does Sonabhan lay Moti to rest? a. Under a banyan tree b. Beside the river c. In the backyard d. Beside her husband's grave (vii) What unusual thing happens after Moti’s death? a. Sonabhan moves to another village b. Sonabhan’s doors stay closed c. Sonabhan adopts another rooster d. The villagers come to comfort Sonabhan Answer the following questions: 2X5= 10 (a) Why does Sonabhan ground Moti for a day in Mr. Moti ? (b) What happens to Moti one Monday morning in Mr. Moti ? (c) Where does Sonabhan bury Moti in Mr. Moti ? (d) How does Sonabhan react after burying Moti in Mr. Moti ? (e) What happens to the birds in the coops after Moti's death in Mr. Moti ? 3.   Read the previous text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1X5= 5 Sonabhan receives a (a)_______ from the young wife of Old Chowkidar. To punish Moti, she keeps him (b)_______ for an entire day, although it makes her feel guilty. Some village boys come asking to borrow Moti for a (c)_______, but Sonabhan refuses, calling Moti her (d)_______. After Moti dies, she places him beside her husband’s (e)_______. Read the passage on Subhas Chandra Bose and answer questions no. 4 and 5. Subhas Chandra Bose (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945) aged 48 was an Indian nationalist whose attempt during World War II to rid India of British rule with the help of Germany and Japan left a troubled legacy. The honourific Netaji (Hindustani language: Respected leader), first applied to Bose in Germany, by the Indian soldiers of the Indische Legion and by the German and Indian omnicials in the Special Bureau for India in Berlin, in nearly 1942, was by 1990 used widely throughout India. Earlier, Bose had been a leader of the younger, radical wing of the Indian National Congress in the late 1920s and 1930s, rising to become Congress President in 1958 and 1939. However, he was ousted from Congress leadership positions in 1939 following differences with Mohandas K. Gandhi and the Congress high command. He was subsequently placed under house arrest by the British before escaping from India in 1940. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 5 Who/What Event/Activity Time/Place Subhas Chandra Bose (i) — in India in 1897 World War II took place (ii)             — He Congress President (iii)           — (iv)          — placed Bose under house arrest   Subhas Bose died at the age of (v) — 5.    Write a summary of the above passage in about 60 words. 10 6.    Match the parts of sentences in column A, B and C to make five complete sentences. 5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Bassanio (i) had thought of an unusual plan (i) grandly dressed, with many servants (b) Portia’s father (ii) wanted a man to marry Portia for herself (ii) lately (c) Before his death, (iii) went to Belmont to visit Portia (iii) and not for her wealth (d) He (iv) had (iv) to find a good husband for his daughter (e) He (v) had died (v) three caskets made, one of gold, one of silver and one of lead 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 7 (a) The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. (b)Napoleon, the King of France, was a great hero. (c)  One day, he was walking along the seashore. (d) He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. (e)The boy said, “I shall cross the sea and go my home. (f)Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing. (g)  The boy was brought before him. (h) An English boy was making a small boat. Part B: Writing Test (50 Marks) 8. . Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. 2×5=10 (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" suggest overcoming despair? (b) What does "Books" suggest about the lasting impact of reading? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" show the strength of women? (d) Why does the poet emphasize Mary's call in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) How does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" reflect the poet's emotions about aging? (f) What does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" reveal about responsibilities? (g) How does "Solitude" contrast feasting and fasting? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) What was the author's first choice of route before the storm hit in the story The Great Derangement, and why did they change it? (b) How does the setting of The Purple Jar influence Rosamond's decisions and character development? (c) What was the purpose of the courtroom trial in The Merchant of Venice, and how did it affect the characters involved? (d) What change occurs in Sonabhan’s behavior after Moti’s death in the story Mr. Moti, and how does it impact her relationship with Ameen? (e) What does Mrs. Mallard’s reaction to her husband’s death reveal about her inner thoughts in The Story of an Hour? (f) How did Portia ensure that justice prevailed in the courtroom in The Merchant of Venice? (g) How did the author describe the force of the wind during the storm in The Great Derangement, and what effect did it have? (h) What does Ameen’s decision to leave for the bazaar symbolize in the story Mr. Moti? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10. Read the beginning of the story given below. Add at least ten new sentences to complete it. The King of Iran used to invite the great poet Sheikh Sa’adi to his court. Once on his way to the King’s court.... 15   11.   Suppose, you are Tasnim and your friend is Tanzim. Now, write a dialogue between you your friend on the benefits of early rising. 15 Key Answers (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (b) (iv) (b) (v) (c) (vi) (d) (vii) (b) 2.Answer the following questions: 2X5= 10 (a) Why does Sonabhan ground Moti for a day in Mr. Moti ? Sonabhan grounds Moti for a day because the old Chowkidar’s young wife complains that Moti had entered her house, and she does not want him there again. Sonabhan, protective of Moti, warns that if anyone harms him, there will be consequences. Although she punishes Moti, seeing him sad in captivity makes her feel guilty, so she releases him the next morning. (b) What happens to Moti one Monday morning in Mr. Moti ? On Monday morning, Moti does not crow as usual. He is found lying cold and lifeless beside his basket, his eyes closed, and his proud head lowered. His unexpected death leaves Sonabhan in deep sorrow. (c) Where does Sonabhan bury Moti in Mr. Moti ? Sonabhan buries Moti beside her husband's grave, showing how much she loved him and considered him part of her family. (d) How does Sonabhan react after burying Moti in Mr. Moti ? After burying Moti, Sonabhan is filled with grief. She walks slowly across the empty yard, steps onto the empty veranda, enters her empty home, and sits on the edge of an empty bed. The repetition of "empty" emphasizes her deep loneliness and sorrow. (e) What happens to the birds in the coops after Moti's death in Mr. Moti ? After Moti’s death, the birds in the coops quack and crow, expecting to be let out, but no one opens the doors for them. This suggests that Sonabhan is too heartbroken to continue her daily routine. (f) What does Sonabhan do with Moti's basket after his death in Mr. Moti ? After Moti’s death, Sonabhan keeps his basket in her lap, sitting motionless. This shows how much she loved him and how deeply she feels his loss. (g) How is the emptiness of Sonabhan's life emphasized after Moti's death in Mr. Moti ? The emptiness of Sonabhan’s life is emphasized through repeated descriptions of empty spaces—an empty yard, an empty veranda, an empty home, and an empty bed. The absence of Moti, who brought her joy and companionship, makes her world feel lifeless. (h) What does the recurring mention of empty spaces signify in Mr. Moti ? The repeated mention of empty spaces symbolizes Sonabhan’s emotional emptiness after Moti’s death. He was not just a pet but a companion and a source of comfort. With his loss, she feels completely alone. (i) What does Moti symbolize in Mr. Moti ? Moti symbolizes love, companionship, and the deep emotional bonds that humans can form with animals. To Sonabhan, he is like a son, filling the void left by her husband’s death. His death represents the loss of one of her last sources of joy. (j) How does Sonabhan's life change after Moti's death in Mr. Moti ? After Moti’s death, Sonabhan becomes deeply sorrowful. She stops her daily routine, does not open her doors, and isolates herself in grief. The house, which was once filled with life, becomes silent and empty. (k) What does the title Mr. Moti  signify in the story? The title Mr. Moti  highlights the importance of Moti in Sonabhan’s life. She treats him with the love and respect given to a family member, even calling him her son. The title gives him a sense of dignity and importance. (l) What is the main theme of Mr. Moti ? The main theme of Mr. Moti  is love, loss, and loneliness. It explores the emotional bond between humans and animals and how their loss can deeply affect people. The story also reflects themes of attachment, grief, and the emptiness that follows losing a loved one. 3 .(a) warning (b) grounded (c) cockfight (d) son (e) grave 4.      (i) was born (ii) 1939 to 1945 (iii) 1938 and 1939 (iv) The British (v) 48 5.      Subhas Chandra Bose, was a pioneer of Indian Liberation from the British rule. He planned to liberate Indians with the help of Germany and Japan during the World War-II organizing an armed force called Azad Hind Fouj. He was a leader of the younger, radical wing of the Indian national Congress in the late 1920s and 1930s who rose to become congress president in 1938 and 1939. But he was ousted from leadership for strategic differences with Mohandas Karamchand Gandi (Mahatma). Subsequently, the British placed him under house arrest. But he succeeded to escape from India in 1940. 6.      (a) Bassanio went to Belmont to visit Portia grandly dressed, with many servants. (b)     Portia's father wanted a man to marry Portia for herself and not for her wealth. (c)      Before his death he had thought of an unusual plan to find a good husband for his daughter. (d)     He had three caskets made, one of gold, one of silver and one of lead. (e)      He had died lately. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b d c f h g a e Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero. He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. One day he was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The boy was brought before him. The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. The boy said, "I shall cross the sea and go to my home."

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 4 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage . Then answer the questions (1-3) Bangladesh is now apparently in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate industrialisation process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems. We will now know about some of the most common types of environmental pollutions and ways of coping with them. Air pollution Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhaust from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can reduce this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations. Water pollution Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include: •           increased sediment from soil •           erosion •           improper waste disposal and littering •           leakage of soil pollution into water supplies •           organic materials that decay in water supplies etc. In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water space means it eventually reaches a body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains on the lawn or garden, chemicals wash into the water bodies.            Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes. Soil pollution Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced every day but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of household wastes, particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil, and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizers and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives. Recycling is another way to reduce and control soil pollution. Recycling papers, plastics and other materials reduces the volume of refuse in landfills. De-forestation also causes erosion, pollution and the loss of fertility in the topsoil. Planting trees and re-forestation help prevent soil erosion and pollution. 1.         Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a)         The indiscriminate industrialization process has created — problem. (i) social                   (ii) familial                  (iii) mental                   (iv) environmental b)         We should be aware of the dangers of using —. (i) insecticide           (ii) genocide                (iii) suicide                  (iv) pesticide c)         There is a reference to — kinds of pollution in the text. (i) one                      (ii) two                         (iii) three                      (iv) none of the above d)         Air pollution can be reduced by avoiding the use of vehicles older than — years. (i) twenty five          (ii) twenty                    (iii) twelve                   (iv) twenty two e)         Recycling is one of the ways to reduce and control — pollution. (i) air                        (ii) sound                     (iii) water                     (iv) soil f)          People can be encouraged to use — for fuelling. (i) CNG                    (ii) LPG                       (iii) CNG or LPG         (iv) Rickshaw or Van g)         Brick kilns should be in areas away from — habitations. (i) animal                 (ii) human                    (iii) plants                    (iv) birds 2.Answer the following questions. 2×5 = 10 a)         What are the causes of water pollution? b)         What can we inspire people to use? c)         What are the major sources of air pollution? d)         What is the most significant cause of soil pollution? e)         What help prevent soil erosion and pollution?   3.   Read the previous text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1X5= 5 Bangladesh faces several types of pollution such as air, water, and (a)_______  pollution. One major source of air pollution is old and poorly-maintained (b)_______ . Water pollution is often caused by improper waste disposal, erosion, and (c)_______  materials. Soil pollution results from industrial waste and the excessive use of (d)_______  and fertilizers. Planting trees and practicing (e)_______  are useful methods to reduce soil pollution. Read the passage on Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq and answer questions no. 4 and 5. Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq was born in 1873 at Saturia in Barishal. He received his primary education in a village Maktab. Then he entered Barishal Zilla School. He passed the Entrance Examination standing first in the Dhaka Division. After that, he went to Kolkata for higher education. At the age of twenty-one, he passed the BSc. Exam obtaining Honours in Chemistry, Physics and Math from the Presidency College, Kolkata. He took his MSc degree in Math in 1895. The next year, he was appointed as an examiner of MA in Math in Kolkata University. Then he passed BL Examination. Then he enrolled himself in the Kolkata High Court. He worked with Nawab Sir Salimullah. He played an important role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Kolkata High Court. In 1913, he became an elected member of BLC. Three years after, he attend the special joint| session of the Congress and the Muslim League in Lucknow. In 1918, he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the President of the All Indian Muslim League. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 5 Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq His main contributions Founded the All Indian Muslim League and became the (i) — of it His Honours subjects Chemistry, Physics and Maths Who Event Date/Year Subjects Place Speciality Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq was born 1873   (ii)   He (iii) 1894 Chemistry, Physics and Maths Presidency College, Kolkata obtaining Honours He took his MSc degree (iv) Maths     He (v) 1896 Maths Kolkata University of MA 5.  Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 6.  Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences.5 Column A Column B Column C (a) We want to see Bangladesh (i) their democratic rights (i) looking ahead (b) We have a vision (ii) will be sent (ii) as well as their constitutional rights (c) Education will be (iii) of seeing or imagining or (iii) to the museum (d) Every citizen of Bangladesh will exercise (iv) as a democratic, corruption free and developed country (iv) as it is their fundamental right (e) Poverty, injustice and corruption (v) free for all (v) in the world in 2041 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. 8 (a) But his heart was not in medicine and he felt that he was born to be a poet. (b)This great poet met a premature death on February 23, 1821. (c)Finally, he abandoned surgery for literature. (d)John Keats was born on October 31, 1795. (e)He lost his father in 1804 and his mother in 1810. (f)   His finest poems like ‘Ode to a Nightingale’, ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’, etc. were published in In 1811. (g)  Keats became an apprentice to a surgeon at Edmonton. (h) He was the eldest son of his parents. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" reflect Whitman’s perspective on self-expression? (b) Why does the poem "Books" call books treasures? (c) What message does "Two Mothers Remembered" convey about caregiving? (d) How does "The Sands of Dee" explore the relationship between humans and nature? (e) Why does the poet ask time to "stay just for a day" in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? (f) What does the phrase "promises to keep" signify in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? (g) What does "Solitude" suggest about human selfishness? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does the story Mr. Moti explore themes of loss and growing up through Ameen’s experiences? (b) How does Sonabhan treat her ducks and chickens in Mr. Moti, and what does it reveal about her personality? (c) What role does Rosamond’s mother play in The Purple Jar, and how does she try to guide her daughter? (d) What motivated Shylock to create the bond with Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this reveal about his character? (e) Why does Bassanio seek Antonio’s help at the beginning of The Merchant of Venice, and how does this reflect their friendship? (f) Who told Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour, and how was the news delivered? (g) Why was Mrs. Mallard treated gently when she was informed about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour? (h) How did the author feel when the storm was over in The Great Derangement, and how did it change their perspective? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 15 Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. Usually, he goes for a walk everyday early in the morning. One day while he was walking in the morning, he saw a man lying senseless by the side of the road. He went nearer to the man ... 11. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. One of your friends is Amin/Amina. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the merits and demerits of watching television.    15 Key 1.      a. (iv) environmental; b. (iv) pesticide; c. (iii) three; d. (ii) twenty; e. (iv) soil; f. (iii) CNG or LPG; g. (ii) human; 2.      a. The causes of water pollution are erosion, increased sediment from soil, improper waste disposal and littering, leakage of soil pollution into water supplies, organic materials that decay in water supplies. b, We can inspire people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or liquid petroleum gas. c,The major sources of air pollution are industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles, dust from roads and construction sites. d,The most significant cause of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced everyday but not disposed properly. e.Planting trees and re-forestation help prevent soil erosion and pollution. 3.   Answers (a) soil(b) vehicles(c) organic(d) pesticides(e) recycling 4.      (i) President (ii) Saturia, Barishal (iii) passed the BSc exam (iv) 1895 (v) was appointed as an examiner 5.      Abul Qasem Fazlul Huq was a very renowned politician. He played a significant role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Calcutta High Court. In 1913 he became an elected MLC. In 1918 he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the president of the All Indian Muslim League. 6.      (a) We want to see Bangladesh as a democratic, corruption-free and developed country in the world in 2041. (b)     We have a vision of seeing or imagining or looking ahead. (c)      Education will be free for all as it is their fundamental right. (d)     Every citizen of Bangladesh will exercise their democratic rights as well as their constitutional rights. (e) Poverty, injustice and corruption will be sent to the museum. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d h e g a c f b John Keats was born on October 31, 1795. He was the eldest son of his parents. He lost his father in 1804 and his mother in 1810. In 1811, Keats became an apprentice to a surgeon at Edmonton. But his heart was not in medicine and he felt that he was born to be a poet. Finally, he abandoned surgery for literature. His finest poems like 'Ode to a Nightingale', 'Ode on a Grecian Urn', etc. were published in 1820. This great poet met a premature death on February 23, 1821.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 5 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage . Then answer the questions (1-3) Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides the coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous  areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture . This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volume of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb ( 26) a lot carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead , we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. Multiple Choice Questions 1.Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Mining is necessary for — (i) energy resources (ii) digging minerals out (iii) development of the country (iv) lifting up natural gas (b). The driving force of industries is --, (i) coal (ii) oil (iii)fossil fuel (iv) energy (c) The contextual meaning of the word 'concentration' is – (i) attention (ii) submission (iii) deliberation (iv) accumulation (d) The word 'combustion' stands for ---- (i) conservation (ii) ignition (iii)consumption (iv) relics (e) What is the antonym of the word 'release'? (i) hold (ii) let go. (iii)let loose (iv) give off (f) Controlling of the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not — man's grip. (i) beyond (ii) within (iii)under (iv) at .  (g) The greenhouse effect is – by deforestation. (i) created (ii) affected (iii) accelerated (iv) reduced 2. Answer the following questions. (a) What is the main purpose of the author of this text? (b) How is energy produced for running industries? (c) Why do we use enormous amount of fossil fuels? (d) Do you support that humans are responsible for increasing carbon dioxide? If yes, why? (e) How is deforestation responsible for greenhouse effect? 3.   Read the previous text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1X5= 5 Humans cannot change the sun’s (a)_______  or the earth’s (b)_______ , but they can reduce the impact of greenhouse gases. The burning of (c)_______  fuels is the leading cause of increased carbon dioxide in the air. Factories, vehicles, and homes all use fuels like coal and (d)_______ , releasing harmful gases. Additionally, (e)_______  leads to the destruction of forests that could otherwise absorb carbon dioxide. Read the passage on Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq and answer questions no. 4 and 5. Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq was born in 1873 at Saturia in Barishal. He received his primary education in a village Maktab. Then he entered Barishal Zilla School. He passed the Entrance Examination standing first in the Dhaka Division. After that, he went to Kolkata for higher education. At the age of twenty-one, he passed the BSc. Exam obtaining Honours in Chemistry, Physics and Math from the Presidency College, Kolkata. He took his MSc degree in Math in 1895. The next year, he was appointed as an examiner of MA in Math in Kolkata University. Then he passed BL Examination. Then he enrolled himself in the Kolkata High Court. He worked with Nawab Sir Salimullah. He played an important role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Kolkata High Court. In 1913, he became an elected member of BLC. Three years after, he attend the special joint| session of the Congress and the Muslim League in Lucknow. In 1918, he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the President of the All Indian Muslim League. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 5 Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq His main contributions Founded the All Indian Muslim League and became the (i) — of it His Honours subjects Chemistry, Physics and Maths Who Event Date/Year Subjects Place Speciality Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq was born 1873   (ii)   He (iii) 1894 Chemistry, Physics and Maths Presidency College, Kolkata obtaining Honours He took his MSc degree (iv) Maths     He (v) 1896 Maths Kolkata University of MA 5.  Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 6.  Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences.5 Column A Column B Column C (a) We want to see Bangladesh (i) their democratic rights (i) looking ahead (b) We have a vision (ii) will be sent (ii) as well as their constitutional rights (c) Education will be (iii) of seeing or imagining or (iii) to the museum (d) Every citizen of Bangladesh will exercise (iv) as a democratic, corruption free and developed country (iv) as it is their fundamental right (e) Poverty, injustice and corruption (v) free for all (v) in the world in 2041 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. 8 (a) But his heart was not in medicine and he felt that he was born to be a poet. (b)This great poet met a premature death on February 23, 1821. (c)Finally, he abandoned surgery for literature. (d)John Keats was born on October 31, 1795. (e)He lost his father in 1804 and his mother in 1810. (f)   His finest poems like ‘Ode to a Nightingale’, ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’, etc. were published in In 1811. (g)  Keats became an apprentice to a surgeon at Edmonton. (h) He was the eldest son of his parents. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" reflect Whitman’s perspective on self-expression? (b) Why does the poem "Books" call books treasures? (c) What message does "Two Mothers Remembered" convey about caregiving? (d) How does "The Sands of Dee" explore the relationship between humans and nature? (e) Why does the poet ask time to "stay just for a day" in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? (f) What does the phrase "promises to keep" signify in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? (g) What does "Solitude" suggest about human selfishness? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does the story Mr. Moti explore themes of loss and growing up through Ameen’s experiences? (b) How does Sonabhan treat her ducks and chickens in Mr. Moti, and what does it reveal about her personality? (c) What role does Rosamond’s mother play in The Purple Jar, and how does she try to guide her daughter? (d) What motivated Shylock to create the bond with Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this reveal about his character? (e) Why does Bassanio seek Antonio’s help at the beginning of The Merchant of Venice, and how does this reflect their friendship? (f) Who told Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour, and how was the news delivered? (g) Why was Mrs. Mallard treated gently when she was informed about her husband's death in The Story of an Hour? (h) How did the author feel when the storm was over in The Great Derangement, and how did it change their perspective? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 15 Mr. Rahman is a retired officer. Usually, he goes for a walk everyday early in the morning. One day while he was walking in the morning, he saw a man lying senseless by the side of the road. He went nearer to the man ... 11. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. One of your friends is Amin/Amina. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the merits and demerits of watching television.    15 Key 1.Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Mining is necessary for — (i) energy resources (ii) digging minerals out (iii) development of the country (iv) lifting up natural gas Answer: (a) (iv) lifting up natural gas (b). The driving force of industries is --, (i) coal (ii) oil (iii)fossil fuel (iv) energy Answer: (b) (iii) fossil fuel (c) The contextual meaning of the word 'concentration' is – (i) attention (ii) submission (iii) deliberation (iv) accumulation Answer: (c) (iv) accumulation (d) The word 'combustion' stands for ---- (i) conservation (ii) ignition (iii)consumption (iv) relics Answer: (d) (ii) ignition (e) What is the antonym of the word 'release' ? (i) hold (ii) let go. (iii)let loose (iv) give off Answer: (e) (i) hold (f) Controlling of the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not — man's grip. (i) beyond (ii) within (iii)under (iv) at . Answer: . (f) (i) beyond  (g) The greenhouse effect is – by deforestation. (i) created (ii) affected (iii) accelerated (iv) reduced Answer: (g) (iii) accelerated 2. Answer the following questions. (a) What is the main purpose of the author of this text? Answer: (a) The main purpose of the author is to make us aware of the dangerous consequence of deforestation and greenhouse effect (b) How is energy produced for running industries? Answer: (b) The energy for running industries is produced from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, oil or natural gas. (c) Why do we use enormous amount of fossil fuels? Answer: (c) We use enormous amount of fossil fuels because of rapid increase of industrial activities. Generally factories need energy and we get this energy by burning fossil fuels. (d) Do you support that humans are responsible for increasing carbon dioxide? If yes, why? Answer: (d) Yes, I support that humans are responsible for increasing carbon dioxide because the activities, which are mainly responsible for increasing carbon dioxide like cutting down trees, burning fossil fuels, rapid industrialization are done only by the human beings. (e) How is deforestation responsible for greenhouse effect? Answer: (e) Deforestation is cause due to cutting down or burning trees, and it is responsible for the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As a result, it creates greenhouse effect. 3.   Answers (a) radiation(b) orbit(c) fossil(d) oil(e) deforestation 4.      (i) President (ii) Saturia, Barishal (iii) passed the BSc exam (iv) 1895 (v) was appointed as an examiner 5.      Abul Qasem Fazlul Huq was a very renowned politician. He played a significant role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Calcutta High Court. In 1913 he became an elected MLC. In 1918 he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the president of the All Indian Muslim League. 6.      (a) We want to see Bangladesh as a democratic, corruption-free and developed country in the world in 2041. (b)     We have a vision of seeing or imagining or looking ahead. (c)      Education will be free for all as it is their fundamental right. (d)     Every citizen of Bangladesh will exercise their democratic rights as well as their constitutional rights. (e) Poverty, injustice and corruption will be sent to the museum. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d h e g a c f b John Keats was born on October 31, 1795. He was the eldest son of his parents. He lost his father in 1804 and his mother in 1810. In 1811, Keats became an apprentice to a surgeon at Edmonton. But his heart was not in medicine and he felt that he was born to be a poet. Finally, he abandoned surgery for literature. His finest poems like 'Ode to a Nightingale', 'Ode on a Grecian Urn', etc. were published in 1820. This great poet met a premature death on February 23, 1821.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 6 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.                                          May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1st in 1886, inspired by  the  trade  unions,  half  of  the  workers  at  the  McCormic  Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour  workday.  Two  days  later,  a  workers'  rally was held near the McCormic Harvester Machine  Company  and  about  6000  workers  joined  it.  The  rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand  together,  to  go  on  with  their struggle  and  not to  give  in  to  their  bosses.  At one point of the rally, some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives. 1.      Choose the best answer from the alternatives.                               1 X7 = 7 (a)         The policemen attacked the strikers on -. i.   May 1st                                                                              ii. May 2nd iii. May 3rd                                                                           iv. May 4th (b)         Clubs and revolvers were used upon -. i.   trade union leaders                                                        ii. policemen iii. strikers                                                                             iv. strikebreakers (c)          The workers’ demand was to - work time. i.   sustain                                                                              ii. assign iii. reduce                                                                              iv. upgrade (d)         To stop exploitation workers should not -. i.   express their opinion in public ii.   rule out any unfair condition by their bosses iii.   speak meekly                                                                 iv. think of their privilege (e)          "And not to give in to their bosses." -  What does  'give in'  mean here? i.   Dominate                                                                           ii. Refuse iii. Agree to continuing struggling                                 iv. Agree to stop struggling (f)           May Day has taught the working people how to - their demand. i.   fulfil                                                                                     ii. gain iii. earn                                                                                  iv. achieve (g)          Now, May Day works as a reminder of - of the previous workers. i.   exploitation                                                                        ii. freedom iii. loyalty                                                                               iv. promise 2.      Answer the following questions in your own words :                              2 X5 = 10 (a)         Which demand did the workers struggle for? (b)         What activities did the workers do against the authorities? (c)          What happened when the policemen attacked the strikers? (d)         Why is the event of May 1, 1886 a reminder for the workers? (e)          Why did the workers sacrifice their lives? 3.      Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X  5  = 5 Pritilata was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr Khastagir Government Girls’ School is Chattogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She finally graduated in  philosophy  with  distinction  from Bathune College in  Kolkata. In  her college days,  Pritilata  was an activist in the anti-British movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination and her motherland without British colonial rule. So she received combat training to fight against the British rule. She involved herself in Surjay Sen’s armed resistance movement. In 1932, Surjay Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. Surjay Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of 10-12 men to attack the club. The raid was  successful  but Pritilata dressed as a man failed to get out of the club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can work like men. She also proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for the freedom from the British colonial rule. Her dram came true. The British rule came to an end though she couldn’t see it during her life time. [Unit-10; Lesson-3(B)] 3.   Pritilata is an (a) —  for all women. (b) —  she did is really great. Her (c) —  in Surja Sen's armed  resistance movement was a  demand  at that time. But it was matter of (d)  —  that she was not (e)  —  to enjoy the freedom. Read the following text carefully and answer the question no. 4 and 5 : Salman Khan (born on October 11, 1976) is an American educator and entrepreneur. He was born in Metairie, Louisiana, United States, to a Bengali family. His father was from Barishal, Bangladesh, and his mother was from Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Khan attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), graduating with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Course 6 (electrical engineering and computer science) and another bechelor's degree in Course 18 (mathematics), in 1998. He was class president in his senior year. Khan also holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Salman Khan founded Khan  Academy, a  free online education platform and an organization with which he has produced over 6,500 video lessons teaching a wide specturm of academic subjects, orginally focusing on mathematics and science. He is also the founder of Khan Lab School, a brick-and-mortar school associated with Khan Academy. The story behind Mr. Khan's joining YouTube is that in late 2003, Khan began tutoring his cousin. Nadia, in Mathematics over the internet using Yahoo!s Google notepad. When other relatives and friends sought his tutoring, he moved his tutorials to YouTube where he created an account on November 16, 2006. As of September 2018, the Khan Academy channel on YouTube has more than 4.2 million subscribers and the Khan Academy videos have been viewed more than 1 and half billion times. In 2012, Time named Salman Khan in its annual list of the 100 most influential people in   the world. Forbes magazine featured Khan on its cover, with the story "$1 Trillion Opportunity". 4.      Complete the table below with information from the passage.                         1 X 5  = 5 Who/ What Event Time Place/ reason Salman Khan was born 1976 (i) — Khan's father (ii) —   Barishal Salman Khan joined YouTube 2016 (iii) — (iv) — recognized Khan 2012 (v) — 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                        10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.  1X 5 = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)         Facebook is an internet (b)         Nowadays, Facebook has become (c)         It contributes much (d)         People are also (e)         Everybody having i.        internet connection may ii.      using Facebook iii.     based social network iv.     to maintain social and friendly relationship v.      an important part i.        gain access to Facebook. ii.       among people living anywhere. iii.     to facilitate the official works. iv.     connecting people worldwide. v.       of our daily life. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                                1 X 8 = 8 (a)          Thus he saved his life. (b)         He came with a large army. (c)          The prince heard  the  news. (d)         Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world. (e)          Taimur's soldiers were killed. (f)           Taimur disguised himself as a poor traveller. (g)          His soldiers surrounded the village on all sides and a terrible battle took place. (h)         Once he attacked the province of a powerful prince. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       How does O Me! O Life!  inspire individuals to find purpose? b)      How does Books  describe the emotional connection with books? c)       What does Two Mothers Remembered  reveal about the passage of time? d)      How does The Sands of Dee  convey a sense of loss? e)      Why does the poet plead with time in Time, You Old Gipsy Man ? f)        What effect does repetition have in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ? g)       What is the poet’s view on social behavior in Solitude ? 9.. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does Ameen feel after the events in Mr. Moti? (b) What does Sonabhan’s behavior show about her love for Moti in Mr. Moti? (c) How does Rosamond learn from her experience in The Purple Jar? (d) What does Antonio’s willingness to risk his life say about him in The Merchant of Venice? (e) How does the idea of mercy influence Portia’s actions in The Merchant of Venice? (f) How does the ending of The Story of an Hour change its meaning? (g) How does The Great Derangement highlight the unpredictability of nature? (h) What did the author reflect on after surviving the storm in The Great Derangement? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story.             15 Once there was a king called Midas. He had a lot of wealth but ....... 11.   Suppose, you are Runa and Lima is your friend. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the uses and abuses of Internet.      15    Key Part-A : Reading Test 1.    (a) iii. May 3rd (b) iii. strikers (c) iii. reduce (d) iii. speak meekly (e) iv. Agree to stop struggling (f) ii. gain (g) i. exploitation 2.    (a) The workers struggled for an eight-hour workday. (b)They held a rally against the authorities. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. The labour leaders urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. (c)When the policemen attacked the strikers, one of them was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. (d)The event of May 1,  1886 is a reminder for the workers as it teaches them to stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives if they are exploited. (e) The workers sacrificed their lives to gain eight-hour workday, better working condition, better pay and better lives. 3.    (a) idol/icon (b) What (c) contribution/participation (d) regret/sorrow (e) alive/there 4.    (i) Metairie, Louisiana, USA (ii) was from (iii) to give teaching in public (iv) Time (v) one of the 100 most influential person in the world 5.    Salman Khan, a rare talent has brought about a revolutionary changes in the sphere of e-learning. He is a highly qualified American entrepreneur having post-graduation degrees from MIT and Harvard. He is the founder of Khan Academy, a free online education platform and an organization with which he has produced over 6500 video lessons teaching a wide spectrum of academic subjects. At present, his channel on YouTube has more than 4.2 million subscribers. His videos have been viewed more than one and a half billion times. He is an American by birth but a Bangladeshi by blood and oration. 6.    (a) Facebook is an internet-based social network connecting people worldwide. (b)       Nowadays, Facebook has become an important part of our daily life. (c)        It contributes much to maintain social and friendly relationship among people living anywhere. (d)       People are also using Facebook to facilitate the official works. (e)        Everybody having internet connection may gain access to Facebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d h c b g e f a Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world. Once he attacked the province of a powerful prince. The prince heard the news. He came with a large army. His soldiers surrounded the village on all sides and a terrible battle took place. Taimur's soldiers were killed. Taimur disguised himself as a poor traveller. Thus he saved his life.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 7 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.                                         Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town  Protection  Embankment. The whispering  wind  from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything--- a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion  of  the  Jamuna  gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her  only  shelter  during  the  last monsoon.  It took the river  only  a  day  to  devour  Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden  and  the bamboo bush.  She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost  her  husband  and  her  family  to  diseases  that  cruel  hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1.      Choose the best answer from the alternatives.                                       1 X 7 = 7 (a)         What does the word ‘ roar’  mean? i.   Smile                                                                                   ii. Cry iii. Moan                                                                                 iv. To make loud deep harsh sound (b)         Which one is the true cause of river erosion? i.   Monsoon                             ii. Temperature rise           iii. Climate change              iv. River pollution (c)          The word 'Shattered' means --. i.   faced                                   ii. exterminated                    iii. impoverished                  iv. confronted (d)         Meherjan’s hands are trembling because --. i.   she is tired                        ii. she is exhausted            iii. she is frightened           iv. she is feeble (e)          River erosion is the effect of --. i.   climate  change                                                                ii. environment pollution iii. natural disaster                                                             iv. cyclone (f)           The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Here ‘dancing’ means ¾¾. i.   jumping                              ii. unstable                            iii. glittering                          iv. bright (g)          River banks erode --. i.   throughout the year                                                      ii. in one season iii. in two seasons                                                               iv. in three seasons 2.      Answer the following questions in your own words :                                 2 X5 = 10 (a)         Do you agree with the view that we should take prompt actions to adapt to climate change? Why? (b)         How was Meherjan’s life earlier? (c)          Why are many more villages in the threat of erosion? (d)         Why does the writer call the Jamuna greedy? (e)          Where does Meherjan live and how does her living place look like? 3.      Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X5 = 5 Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means  there  is  less  food  and oxygen available for fish. It  also means the fish may not grow fully and may have  fewer  offsprings.  Some  fishes  will  become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure on fish population.  Fishes  are  one  of  the  world's  most  valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world  eat  fish  as  their  main  source  of protein. If we fail to reduce green house gas emissions, we  will increase  the  pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.                                                                                                                                               Global warming is causing serious threat to fish population. It is  climate  change  which  is  the cause of the  (a)  —  of  water temperature in  rivers, lakes and  seas. For this reason, available food and oxygen for fish in these water (b) —  will be less than requirement.  For  the  same reason, the growth  of fish  may  not be full and off springs  may not be (c) — So the pressure      on fish population is increasing due to climate change. Fishes are one  of  the  world’s  most  valuable biological assets. The (d) —  of people in the world eating fish as their main source of protein  is 40%. In  case of our  failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure on fish  will be increased and consequently people (e)  —  on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty. Read the following text carefully and answer the question no. 4 and 5 : The Nobel Prize is the world’s most prestigious and important prize. It has been given since 1901. This prize is given to persons with outstanding contributions to physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, peace and economics. Economics was added to the list in 1969 for the first time. The Nobel Prize was instituted by a man who was the inventor of dynamite. This scientist was Alfred Bernard Nobel. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden on October 21,1833 and he died in December 10, 1896. Though he was a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia. He earned a huge sum of money by selling dynamite. At the time of  his death in 1896, Nobel left behind a huge sum of money. He left a will indicating that the interest on his money should be given as prize to persons for their outstanding contributions to physics, chemistry, literature, medicine and peace. This prize was named Nobel Prize. The first Nobel Prize was given to Rontgen on December 10, 1901 for inventing X-ray. 4.      Complete the table below with information from the passage.                1X  5  = 5 History of Nobel Prize Aim Rewarding people who have outstanding contributions to physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and economics. Life span of Alfred Nobel From 1833 to (i) — Who/ What Event Place Time Contribution Area/ Field The Nobel Prize the most prestigious and important prize (ii)   —       Nobel Prize is awarded   every year   (iii) — (iv) — was given the first Nobel Prize   1901 invention of X-rays (v) — 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                 10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.  1 X 5 = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)         Friendship is one of (b)         It is a relation (c)         Since sincerity and loyalty (d)         It is an intimacy or an acquaintance (e)         Confidence, love, sacrifice, fellow- feeling, mental state i.        existing between two similar minds ii.      and other relevant aspects belonging to this lead a man iii.     the noblest expressions iv.     are the foundation of friendship v.      which exists i.        between hearts ii.      and like-minded persons iii.     to develop or establish friendship iv.     of human relationship and instincts v.      it is a boon and divine gift. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                1 X 8 = 8 (a)          He passed his boyhood with his parents. (b)         Penicillin is a life-saving medicine. (c)          Dr. Fleming was given the title knight (Sir) in 1944 for his humanitarian services. (d)         He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e)          It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (f)           He went to school and came back home on foot thought the school was four miles away from their house. (g)          He was born in a poor family of Scotland. (h)         Fleming was so a regular and attentive student that up to the age of twelve years, he was never absent from school. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       What is the poet’s message in O Me! O Life! ? b)      Why does Books  refer to reading as a magical experience? c)       How does Two Mothers Remembered  depict emotional strength? d)      What does the tide symbolize in The Sands of Dee ? e)      What does the poet mean by “only a moment” in Time, You Old Gipsy Man ? f)        How does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening  depict solitude? g)       What does Solitude  suggest about finding comfort in loneliness? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) What does Ameen’s reaction to Moti’s absence show in Mr. Moti? (b) How does Sonabhan deal with her emotions after losing Moti in Mr. Moti? (c) What does Rosamond’s disappointment in The Purple Jar teach about decision-making? (d) How does Antonio’s kindness contrast with Shylock’s behavior in The Merchant of Venice? (e) What does the choice of caskets in The Merchant of Venice symbolize? (f) How does irony shape the meaning of The Story of an Hour? (g) What emotions did the author feel during and after the storm in The Great Derangement? (h) Why did the author feel powerless in The Great Derangement? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.  Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it.                     15 Once upon a time the house of a rich man was infested with rats. They were living there with great happiness without any fear. They were having a great fun and boldly moved in the house. But the inmates of the house were having a great trouble. One day they brought a cat ............ 11.  Suppose, you are Fahim/Fatema reading in class 10. You along with your classmates want to make a garden in front of your school. So, you need to talk to you Headmaster. Now, write a dialogue between you and your Headmaster about making a garden.            15 Key Part-A : Reading Test 1.    (a) iv. To make loud deep harsh sound (b) iii. Climate change (c) ii. exterminated (d) iv. she is feeble (e) i. climate change (f) ii. unstable (g) ii. in one 2.    (a) Certainly, we must take prompt action to adapt to climate change. Otherwise gradual rise of river erosion will take the lives of lots of Meherjans every year. (b)        Earlier, Meherjan was well-off. She had everything- a happy family, cultivable land, cattle and bamboo bush. (c)        Many more villages are in the threat of erosion during each monsoon because of the climate change human beings brought about through their actions. (d)        Meherjan had everything. But the erosion of the river Jamuna had snatched all away. Like a greedy person, the Jamuna devours all her dreams and happiness. So, the writer calls the Jamuna greedy. (e)        Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajganj Town Protection Embankment. She has a polythene roofed living place which looks like a cage. 3.    (a) rise (b) bodies (c) more (d) number (e) relying/depending 4.    (i) 1896 (ii) Sweden (iii) physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, peace and economics (iv) Roentgen (v) physics 5.    The Nobel Prize is the world's most prestigious and important prize. This prize was instituted by a scientist named Alfred Bernard Nobel. He invented dynamite and earned a huge sun of money by selling it. At the time of his death, he left a will indicating that the interest on his money should be given as prize to persons for their outstanding contributions to physics, chemistry, literature, medicine and peace. This prize has been given since 1901. Later economics was added to the list in 1969. The first Nobel Prize was given to Rontgeon for inventing X-ray. 6.    (a) Friendship is one of the noblest expressions of human relationship and instincts. (b)        It is a relation which exists between hearts. (c)        Since sincerity and loyalty are the foundation of friendship it is a boon and divine gift. (d)        It is an intimacy or an acquaintance existing between two similar minds and like-minded persons. (e)  Confidence, love, sacrifice, fellow-feeling, mental state and other relevant aspects belonging to this lead a man to develop or establish friendship. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b e g d a f h c Penicillin is a life-saving medicine. It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. He was born in a poor family of Scotland. He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. He passed his boyhood with his parents. He went to school and came back home on foot thought the school was four miles away from their house. Fleming was so a regular and attentive student that up to the age of twelve years, he was never absent from school. Dr. Fleming was given the title knight (Sir) in 1944 for his humanitarian services.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 8 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.                            Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded a  home for the dying destitute and named it 'Nirmal Hriday', meaning 'Pure Heart'. She and her fellow nuns brought the dying people off the streets of Kolkata to this home. They were lovingly looked after and cared for. Since then many men, women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmal Hriday. These unloved and uncared for people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. In their last hours they get human and divine love, and can feel they are also children of God.  The Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for those who survive, or send them to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment. Regarding commitment to family, Mother Teresa said, " May be in our own family, we have somebody, who is feeling lonely, who is feeling sick, who is feeling worried. Are we there? Are we willing to give until it hurts in order to be with our families, or do we put our interest first? We must remember that love begins at home and we must also remember that future of humanity passes through the family". Mother Teresa's work has been recognised throughout the world and she received a number of awards. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & Understanding (1972), the Balzan Prize (1978), the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and the Bharat Ratna (1980). Mother Teresa died at the age of 87, on 5 September 1997.The world salutes her for her  love  and  compassion for humanity. She has taught us how to  extend  our  hand  towards  those  who  need  our  love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion. The picture of mother Teresa draped in a white and blue-bordered sari, with a wrinkled face, ever soft eyes and a saintly smile, lives on in our mind. 1.      Choose the best answer from the alternatives.                     1 X7 = 7 (a)         What does the phrase ‘ Missionaries of Charity’  mean? i.   the donating preachers                                                 ii. the preachers iii. the donors                                                                       iv. all the answers are correct (b)         Mother Teresa was recognized —. i.   in our country only                                                        ii. throughout the world iii. in India only                                                                   iv. in Asian continent only (c)          What were the uncared people given? i.   an  environment  of peaceful death                            ii.  full medicine iii. job opportunity                                                              iv. an opportunity to get jobs (d)        — moved Mother Teresa. i.   The condition of working people on the streets ii. The condition of dying people in her home iii. The condition  of ailing  people on the streets       iv. The condition of sick people in the world (e)          Mother Teresa is a symbol of —. i.   love and beauty                                                               ii. kindness and honesty iii. love and kindness                                                         iv. cruelty and jealousy (f)           The word ‘divine’ means —. i.   worldly                                                                               ii. social iii. heavenly                                                                          iv. personal (g)          Mother Teresa smiled —. i.   falsely                                                                                  ii. sacredly iii. sinfully                                                                             iv. impiously 2.      Answer the following questions in your own words :                          2 X 5 = 10 (a)         Why does the world salute her (b)         For what purpose did Mother Teresa establish ‘Nirmal Hriday”? (c)          Why did Mother Teresa emphasize on family? (d)         What does Mother Teresa teach us? (e)          How did the Missionaries of Charity help the people who survived? 3.      Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X 5 = 5 A car mechanic Paul Jobs and his wife Clara Jobs adopted Steve Jobs who was abandoned at birth. Paul and Clara loved Steve very much. They made him feel that he was ‘chosen’ and very ‘special’. Steve's desire for complete control of whatever he makes derives  directly  from his  personality  and from the fact that he was abandoned at birth. Jobs was taught to read  and  write  by  his  mother  before  he  went to the elementary school. So when he went to school, he found out that he knew everything  that  the  teachers  were  teaching.  He  got  bored and played pranks to keep himself busy. This continued  for  the  first  few  years.  It  was  clear from his behaviour that he could not accept other people’s authority. In grade four, his teacher Imogene Hill watched him very  closely  for  some  time and soon found out how to handle him and get things done by him. In order to  get  things  done  she  used  to  give  him money and food.  After  doing  this for a  couple of months Jobs enjoyed  learning  so much  that he did not need any return. Also he liked his teacher  very  much  and  wanted  to  please  her.  In  Ms.  Hill’s class, Jobs felt he was special. At  the  end  of  the  fourth  grade,  Jobs  did  very  well.  Everybody including his parents and teachers were certain that he was exceptionally intelligent. The school proposed that Jobs should skip two  classes  and  go  into  seventh  grade.  Only  then  would  Jobs  find  the study challenging and would be motivated  to  study.  But  his  parents  had  him  skip  only  one grade.                Miss Imogene Hill was an excellent observer of child (a) —  psychology. She took Jobs as a challenge and came out (b) — She promised him money and  (c)  — . In  return  she wanted  him to show interest in (d) — . This technique of her  was  great  incentive  for  Jobs  and  he finally acqured brilliant (e) — . Read the following text carefully and answer the question no. 4 and 5 : The first and foremost quality of a good citizen is patriotism. He should have a genuine love for his country and should have a sense of involvement in its day-to-day affairs, economic policies and international relationships. All these cannot be achieved overnight. It is the product of a good training  and a good heritage and various other factors that contribute towards patriotic feeling. The first among these is the right kind of upbringing. If a child heard only stories of betrayal and listens to a discussion of the various methods of making easy money, he is unlikely to imbibe any good qualities. The hand that rocks the cradle shapes the world. Honesty, integrity and self-respect are the qualities that can only be nurtured at home. These form the foundation of good citizenship. A home and a family are a miniature group. If a person gets his values and priorities correct while in it, he will certainly be a good citizen. A good citizen puts his country before self. He should not enter into any contract, which may prove harmful to the interest of his country. These are the qualities which add up to strength and character. A farmer, a teacher and a soldier each one is important in his own role. He who loves his country puts his heart in him. For this he stays away from anti-social activities like smuggling and corruption. 4.      Complete the table below with information from the passage.                       1X 5  = 5 A good citizen Main focus Good qualities are (i) —  into one from the very early stage of life to be a good citizen Qualities of a good citizen Type/ What kind of Requirement of virtue Why it is important Roles of a good citizen Benefits of qualities Patriotism the first and foremost quality of a good citizen requires someone to have genuine love for his country (ii) — for the country bring a sense of involvement in day-to- day affairs, economic policies and international relationships (iii) — that can only be nurtured at home requires someone to be honest or good in order to conduct his activities build a (iv) —  society form the foundation of good citizenship Integrity that can only be nurtured at home also requires honesty since it makes someone (v) — citizen builds a better nation forms the foundation of good citizenship 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.               10  6.  Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.  1 x 5 = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)         We are living in modern society (b)         The primitive people who (c)         They were hostile to each other (d)         But with the passage of time (e)         If the people in modern society receive true education i.        and quarrels always occurred ii.      they would be able iii.     which is really iv.     were uncivilized and uneducated led v.      they began to be civilized i.        after receiving a little education gradually ii.      as there was no education in primitive society iii.     an uncomfortable life in the caves iv.     to serve society in many ways v.      the contribution of education 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1X 8  = 8 (a)          Solomon was puzzled for a time. (b)         Everyone has heard the name of Solomon, who  was  famous  all  over  the  world  for  his  wealth and wisdom. (c)          Attracted by such reports, she came to test the king and she brought two garlands of flowers - natural and artificial. (d)         The queen of Sheba had heard much about Solomon's court and wisdom. (e)          The queen was surprised and went away admiring the king. (f)           He asked the windows to be opened and the bees came in and settled on the natural one. (g)          She placed them before the king to take the natural one. (h)         While pondering, he noticed some bees humming for honey in a withered rose. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       What does O Me! O Life!  say about human resilience? b)      How does Books  depict books as a source of inspiration? c)       How does Two Mothers Remembered  highlight the theme of love and loss? d)      What is the role of nature in The Sands of Dee ? e)      What does Time, You Old Gipsy Man  imply about accepting change? f)        What does the phrase “miles to go” mean in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ? g)       How does Solitude  contrast happiness and sorrow? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does Ameen’s attitude toward responsibility change by the end of Mr. Moti? (b) What does Sonabhan’s attachment to Moti show about her personality in Mr. Moti? (c) What does Rosamond realize at the end of The Purple Jar, and how does it change her perspective? (d) How does the theme of mercy versus revenge shape the conflict in The Merchant of Venice? (e) How does Shylock’s demand for a pound of flesh reveal his personality in The Merchant of Venice? (f) Why does Mrs. Mallard welcome her new independence in The Story of an Hour? (g) How does the description of destruction in The Great Derangement reflect nature’s power? (h) How does the author’s perspective on climate change shift in The Great Derangement? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story.     15 There lived a happy cobbler who passed his  days  working  and  singing  from  morning  till  night.  He had a rich neighbour who was a banker. One day the banker said to him. "How much a  year do you earn?" The cobbler replied, "I earn enough to make both ends meet." But the banker said to him..... 11.Suppose, you are Masum and you live at Agrabad, Chattogram. You have a friend named Belal who lives in a village. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about 'City Life and Village Life'.  15 Key English (Compulsory)- First Paper Part-A : Reading Test 1.    (a) i. the donating preachers (b) ii. throughout the world (c) i. an environment of peaceful death (d) iii. The condition of ailing people on the streets (e) iii. love and kindness (f) iii. heavenly (g) ii. sacredly 2.    (a) The world salutes her for her love and compassion for humanity. (b)       Mother Teresa established 'Nirmal Hridoy' to look after the dying people in the streets of Kolkata and care for them. (c)        Mother Teresa knew the fact that a family is a primary social institution where people live. If happiness does not exist at this root, the chance of getting happiness on the part of any person is rare. As it is also known that charity begins at home, Mother Teresa emphasized on family. (d)       Mother Teresa teaches us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion. (e)        The Missionaries of charity tried to find jobs for the people who survived or sent them to homes where they could live happily for some more years in a caring environment. 3.    (a) pediatric (b) successful (c) food (d) learning (e) results 4.    (i) embedded (ii) works (iii) Honesty and self respect (iv) model (v) good 5.    The passage deals with the qualities of a good citizen. A good citizen must have some qualities such as patriotism, honesty, integrity, self respect, etc. These qualities cannot be achieved overnight. These are embedded into one from the very early stage of life. They form the foundation of good citizenship. These qualities can only be mastered at home. So, to be a good citizen, we should practise these qualities from the early stage of life. 6.    (a) We are living in modern society which is really the contribution of education. (b)       The primitive people who were uncivilized and uneducated led an uncomfortable life in the caves. (c)        They were hostile to each other and quarrels always occurred as there was no education in primitive society. (d)       But with the passage of time they began to be civilized after receiving a little education gradually. (e)        If the people in modern society receive true education they would be able to serve society in many ways. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b d c g a h f e Everyone has heard the name of Solomon, who was famous all over the world for his wealth and wisdom. The queen of Sheba had heard much about Solomon's court and wisdom. Attracted by such reports, she came to test the king and she brought two garlands of flowers - natural and artificial. She placed them before the king to take the natural one. Solomon was puzzled for a time. While pondering, he noticed some bees humming for honey in a withered rose. He asked the windows to be opened and the bees came in and settled on the natural one. The queen was surprised and went away admiring the king.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 9 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.       Mainul Islam is a qualified  farmer in  Naogaon. Mr Islam was very brilliant as a student. He took his  higher education from Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh. He then came back home and started advanced farming. He has two other brothers who are graduates in different disciplines. The specialty of the Islam family is that they all are living in their village and all are renowned in their own fields. Mr. Islam's younger brother, who is a Rajshahi University graduate, is a science teacher in a local school. His youngest brother is a social science graduate who likes to start a local NGO to work for this area. When asked "What makes you decide to stay here in this village?" Mr Islam smiled and said, "Look, it's true that we could leave this village for city life. I could be a banker or my brothers could be bureaucrats. But it didn't attract us. We are sons of this soil. Yes, we have education but does education prepare a person only to be an officer? Don't we have any obligation to the soil that has made us what we are?" He also added that not every educated individual should be a job seeker. He added that since his discipline was agriculture, after his education he took the occupation of a farmer. In response to the question whether they had any frustration living in a village, he confirmed that they were indeed very pleased with their life. He said, "I work in my own farm, stay with my family members, pass time with my old friends, and sleep at my own home. All these count a lot." Mr Islam is right. Many people go to cities and forget or loosen their roots knowingly or unknowingly. Mr Islam and his brothers are great - they haven't forgotten their roots. They not only stuck to their own roots, they have been torch bearers for others to be respectful of their roots. 1.      Choose the best answer from the alternatives.                          1 X7 = 7 (a)         Mr. Islam ¾¾ in the roots. i.   works                                  ii. studies                               iii. trains                                iv. believes (b)         Mr. Islam and his brothers had - opportunity or quality to lead a city life. i.   few                                      ii. every                                  iii. improbable                      iv. no (c)          What should the individual be? i.   Should  be job seeker                                                     ii. Should be employed iii. Should be a doctor                                                       iv. Should be self-employed (d)         According to Mr. Islam, - should not be the only motto of education. i.   aquisition of knowledge                                                 ii. to be aware of responsibilities iii. job seeking                                                                      iv. fellow feeling (e)          Mainul along with his brothers - in a village. i.   live                                       ii. work                                   iii. studies                              iv. lives (f)           Mainul and his brothers are - with their present life. i.   frustrated                                                                          ii. dissatisfied iii. satisfied                                                                            iv. annoyed (g)          Which quality of Mainul describes him best in the passage? i.   He is a graduate                                                              ii. He is an educated farmer iii. He does not like conventional jobs                         iv. He shows responsibility to his root 2.      Answer the following questions in your own words :                                 2 X 5 = 10 (a)         "It's true that we could leave this village for a city life."-What does Mainul Islam want to mean      by this? (b)         Why did Mainul become a farmer? (c)          Why are the three brothers great? (d)         Why didn't Mr Islam go to the city for living? (e)          How do you consider Islam brothers as great men? 3.      Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X5 = 5 Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day at work. The morning probably starts with a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is the logging in the computer. For many of us the third step has become an automatic behaviour and it dominates the rest of our work day, receiving and sending dozens of e-mails. An e-mail is an electronic mail. It is a computer-aided way of exchanging digital text messages from   a sender to one or multiple recipient/s. Emails operate through a network of computers linked by the Internet. There are commercial server agencies such as Yahoo, Gmail, Ymail, Hotmail, etc that accept the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the recipient. If the recipient is not online, the message is stored and delivered later when the recipient is online. It works instantly just with the click of your mouse. It has been a powerful communication tool in modern life.                                     The role of email is vital in modern age because it is the age of communication.  (a)  —   a  powerful tool of communication, email (b) —  a  revolution  in  this  sector. A citizen's ordinary  day at work has become an automatic behaviour and the rest of our work day is (c) ——  by  it which is to (d) —  and send dozens of emails. Yahoo, Gmail, Ymail, Hotmail etc. are the commercial servers that (e) —  the text message from the sender, forward it and  deliver  instantly to the digital mailbox of the recipient. Read the following text carefully and answer the question no. 4 and 5 : Andrew John Young was a clergyman and poet. He was born in 1885 and educated at Royal High School, Edinburgh University. Originally he was a school teacher. After 35 years of his birth he moved to Hove in Sussex, England. He became the Vicar of Stonegate in 1941. He was made a canon of Chicheslester Cathedral seven years later. Andrew John Young made his mark with his nature poems. His published works include 'Songs of Night' 1910 and 'Booz and Ruth' 1920, 'The Bird of Cage' 1926, 'The Shepherd' 1931, 'The Winter Harvest' 1933, The White Blackbird' 1935, 'The Green Man' 1947 and 'Into Hydes'. Edinburgh University conferred an honoray LL.D. on him in 1951 and in 1952 he was awarded the Queen's Medal for poetry. He died on November 25, 1971. 4.      Complete the table below with information from the passage.                           1 X 5  = 5 Time Who/ What Event 1885 Andrew John Young (i) -- 1910 (ii) -- was published (iii) -- Edinburgh University conferred honorary LL.D. on Andrew Young 1952 Queen's Medal (iv) -- (v) -- the poet breathed his last 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                     10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences. 1 X5 =  5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)         Feeding the ever growing population (b)         The  major challenge (c)         The task is daunting (d)         Excessive pressure on land (e)         River erosion and other i.        for the country is to sustain ii.      non agricultural uses iii.     for human settlement and the building of infrastructure iv.     as the country loses 80,000 hectares v.      is a big challenge i.        contribute to the diminishing of agricultural land. ii.       for Bangladesh in the coming decades. iii.     the current level of agricultural production. iv.     of cultivable land annually. v.       are responsible for this. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                         1 X 8  = 8 (a)          His father Tamij Uddin was a Police Officer. (b)         He was born at a village in Kishoregonj in 1914. (c)          So he drew pictures secretly. (d)         Do you know Joynul Abedin? (e)          He was in search of an art school  there. (f)           At the age of fifteen, he went to Kolkata. (g)          He was an artist. (h)         He did not like the hard and fast rule of schools. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       What is Whitman’s tone at the conclusion of O Me! O Life! ? b)      How does Books  suggest the influence of books on children? c)       How does Two Mothers Remembered  portray the strength of women? d)      Why does The Sands of Dee  focus on the tide’s movement? e)      What does the poet’s plea to time reveal in Time, You Old Gipsy Man ? f)        Why does the poet continue his journey in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ? g)       What does Solitude  say about the selfishness of human relationships? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does Sonabhan’s grief after Moti’s death affect her daily life in Mr. Moti? (b) What does Ameen’s decision to go to the bazaar symbolize in Mr. Moti? (c) How does Rosamond’s mistake in The Purple Jar teach an important life lesson? (d) How does the theme of justice appear in The Merchant of Venice? (e) How does Bassanio prove he values love more than wealth in The Merchant of Venice? (f) What does Mrs. Mallard’s reaction to her husband’s return reveal about her thoughts in The Story of an Hour? (g) How did the storm change the landscape in The Great Derangement? (h) Why was the storm in The Great Derangement considered unusual? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.  Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story.     15 Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mamun. He was a student of class 10. One day, while he was returning from school, he found a purse on the road. As he was honest .......... 11.    Imagine you are Mahmud and you have a friend named Maruf. Now, frame a dialogue between you and your friend about the uses of abuses of facebook.    15 Key EXCLUSIVE MODEL TEST-04 04                            English (Compulsory)- First Paper Part-A : Reading Test 1.    (a) iv. believes (b) ii. every (c) iv. Should be self-employed (d) iii. job seeking (e) iv. lives (f) iii. satisfied (g) iv. He shows responsibility to his root 2.    (a) Mainul Islam says this. By this he wants to mean that by virtue of their higher education, they could manage good job in city and lead a comfortable city life. But they did not do so. Rather owing to their great love for the attachment to their village they did not leave their village. (b)       Mainul became a farmer as he took his higher education on agriculture. His passion for his root also motivated him to become a farmer. (c)       The three brothers are great because in spite of being highly educated, they are living in their village. They have never forgotten their roots. Rather they stick to their own roots which they love wholeheartedly. They have been torch bearers for others. (d)       City life did not attract Mr. Islam. He believes he has duty to his soil that has made him what he is. (e)       Islam brothers could avail all the opportunities of city life. They could have illustrious career but they left to serve their villages to serve their community. So, they can be considered great men. 3.    (a) Being (b) caused (c) dominated (d) receive (e) accept 4.    (i) was born (ii) Songs of Night (iii) 1951 (iv) for poetry (v) 25 November, 1971 5.    Andrew John Young was both a clergy and a poet. The subject-matter of his poem was nature. His 'Songs of Night', The Shepherd', 'The Winter Harvest' etc are some of examples of his poems of nature. He achieved Queen's Medal for poetry in 1952 as a recognition of his poetic genius. 6.    (a) Feeding the ever growing population is a big challenge for Bangladesh in the coming decades. (b)        The major challenge for the country is to sustain the current level of agricultural production. (c)        The task is daunting as the country loses 80,000 hectares of cultivable land annually. (d)        Excessive pressure on land for human settlement and the building of infrastructure are responsible for this. (e) River erosion and other non agricultural uses contribute to the diminishing of agricultural land. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d g b a h c f e Do you know Joynul Abedin? He was an artist. He was born at a village in Kishoregonj in 1914. His father Tamij Uddin was a Police Officer. He did not like the hard and fast rule of schools. So he drew pictures secretly. At the age of fifteen, he went to Kolkata. He was in search of an art school there.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 10 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.     The Internet technology has helped design a large number of web sites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services  or  social  networks  or  social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular  social  media  site.  Google+,  Twitter,  LinkedIn,  etc.  are  other  frequently  used  social services.  Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people across  the  borders and thus  have made the users feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer  is  simple.  Most  of  the  social  services  are  cost- free. You can  make use of them free, paying  a  very  little to your Internet service provider.  Secondly, you    can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is  like  presenting  yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people's profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly , social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some services like Facebook allow users to update their  profiles . Fourthly ,  networks  allow  users  to  post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments  from  friends  and  other  users.  Finally , there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/ viewers, and what information should be shared with others. 1.      Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives.                           1X 7 = 7 (a)          The internet technology has —  a large number of websites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. i.   defined                              ii. regained                           iii. destroyed                        iv. designed (b)          The term “Social Networks” refers to  — . i.   socialization                                                                   ii. networking iii. media for communicating with others               iv. facebook (c)          In the text, the word ‘frequently’ stands for  — . i.   recurrently                        ii. freely                                iii. rarely                               iv. hardly (d)         The passage highlights the significance of  — . i.   electronic media                                                            ii. information technology iii. social networking services                                     iv. communication technology (e)          The social networking services work through  — . i.   computer                        ii. Facebook                        iii. email                               iv. Internet (f)           The social networking services are on the  — . i.   decline                              ii. rise                                   iii. wane                              iv. decrease (g)          There is also assurance of —  protection on using social networks. i.   community                      ii. privacy                            iii. measurement             iv. society 2.      Answer the following questions.                                                                       2 X5 = 10 (a)                   What is social networking service? (b)                  How are the social networks making a global community? (c)                   How does social network work? (d)                  “It is simple and easy.”—Explain the statement in 2/3 sentences. (e)                   Why are social networks spreading rapidly? 3.      Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1 X 5 = 5 "Today there are many jobs where we need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transport. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. So we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot speak all the languages. So you need a common language that we can use with more or less  all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language-English. English, for us in Bangladesh, is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths." Different people use different languages for making (a) — But a common language is necessary in (b) — to communicate with the people of the whole world. English has achieved the (c) — of being that language.  It helps  to get good jobs and have better (d)  —. So, we should learn Engish properly   as it helps (e) — our unemployment problem. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5 : Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was an officer in the Army during the Liberation War of 1971. He was born on 7 March, 1949 at Rahimganj Village under Babuganj Thana in Barishal District. He completed his HSC from Barishal BM College. In 1967, he took admission in the department of Statistics  in  Dhaka University. On October 5,  1967  he  joined  the  armed  forces as a  cadet in  the Pakistan  Military  Academy. He was commissioned in the Engineering Corps in 1968. He was promoted to the rank of Captain  on  30 August in  1970.  He  was an officer in Sector 7 of the Mukti Bahini. He was given the responsibility to fight       at the Chapai Nawabganj border in Rajshahi. On 14 December 1971 he was killed in an attempt to break through the enemy defenses on the bank of the Mahananda River. He was buried near Sona Masjid. In recognition of his valor and sacrifice in the Liberation War, Mohiuddin Jahangir was awarded  with  the  highest state honor of Birsrestho. Complete  the  table  below with information from the above passage.                                          1 X5 = 5 Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir Specialty One of the greatest freedom fighters Recognition Birshrestho Event/Activity Where/place When Born Rahimganj (i) — (ii) — Dhaka University 1967 Joined as a cadet (iii) — 1967 (iv) — in the Engineering Corps 1968 Was killed on the bank of Mohananda (v) — 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                          10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.         1  X  5  = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)                  Punctuality is a virtue (b)                 It helps (c)                  A punctual (d)                 He who (e)                  If we become i.           person is ii.         which can make us iii.       punctual we shall iv.       is punctual never v.         us to become i.            accurate in timing. ii.          loved by all. iii.        surely succeed in life. iv.        successful  in future. v.          gets late in his work. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                                                                1  X 8  = 8 (a)                   He thought him to be dead. (b)                  The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. (c)                   Suddenly they came across a bear. (d)                  Once upon a time two friends were passing through a forest. (e)                   Then the bear went away. (f)                   Finding no other way, the later one laid down on the ground and feigned death (g)                   The first friend climbed up a tree but the later could not climb. (h)                  They were talking about their love for each other. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       Why does Whitman emphasize contributing a verse in O Me! O Life! ? b)      How does Books  portray books as lifelong companions? c)       How does the speaker view her second mother in Two Mothers Remembered ? d)      What is the significance of the grave by the sea in The Sands of Dee ? e)      What does Time, You Old Gipsy Man  suggest about the passage of time? f)        What role does the setting play in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ? g)       How does Solitude  explore the theme of loneliness? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) How does Ameen’s memory of Moti affect him in Mr. Moti, and what does it reveal about his feelings? (b) Why does Sonabhan hesitate before letting Ameen go to the bazaar in Mr. Moti? (c) How does Rosamond’s decision to buy the purple jar instead of shoes in The Purple Jar affect her later? (d) What role does Gratiano play in The Merchant of Venice, and how does he contribute to the plot? (e) How does Portia test Bassanio’s love for her in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this reveal about their relationship? (f) How does the sudden death at the end of The Story of an Hour change the meaning of the story? (g) How did Mrs. Mallard feel after realizing her husband's death was false in The Story of an Hour? (h) What did the author observe about nature after the storm in The Great Derangement? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story below. It is not complete. Add at least ten new sentences to complete it. Give a suitable title to it :                                                                                                         15 One day a school boy  named  Arif  was  returning  home  from school. On  the way  to his home, he saw  an old woman who was begging. Arif asked the woman  why  she was begging. In  reply, she told  him that ........ 11.   Suppose, you are Tunan/Tanni. You have a friend named Milon/Mina. Your friend does not take physical exercise. But it is beneficial to health. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the benefits of physical exercise.           15 Key Part-A : Reading Test 1.    (a) iv. designed (b) iii. media for communicating with others (c) i. recurrently (d) iii. social networking services (e) iv. Internet (f) ii. rise (g) ii. privacy 2.    (a) A social networking service is an online platform where people can create profiles, connect with friends, and share content like photos and messages. It is like a digital community where users interact and stay connected with each other. (b)       Social networks play a key role in making global community by connecting people across the globe. They allow individuals to interact, share information, and engage in conversations regardless of their geographical location. Features like instant messaging, group discussions, and video calls help people connect and collaborate with others around the world. This facilities the sharing of ideas, cultures, and perspectives, ultimately contributing to a more interconnected and making global community. (c)        Social networks work by allowing users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content over the internet. Users can communicate through messaging, posting, commenting, and liking each others content. (d)       The clause indicates the easy access of the people to the social networking services. Paying a very little to the Internet service provider anyone can share interests and activities across the borders. He can make his personal profile public before the entire online community. He can also look into other people's profile if he is interested. (e)         The social networks are expanding so fast as most of them are cost free and complexity free. 3.    (a) communication (b) order (c) prestige/ supremacy (d) wages/payments (e) solve 4.    (i) on 7 March, 1949 (ii) took admission in the department of Statistics (iii) the Pakistan armed forces in the Pakistan Military Academy (iv) was commissioned (v) on 14 December 1971 5.    There are many martyred army officers who fought heart and soul for the independence of Bangladesh. Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was one of them. He was an officer in the Army during the Liberation War of 1971. He was given the responsibility to fight at the Chapai Nawabganj border in Rajshahi. On 14 December 1971 he was killed in an attempt to break through the enemy defenses on the bank of the Mahananda river. For his outstanding valor and sacrifice in the Liberation War, he was awarded the highest state honour of Birsrestho. 6.    (a) Punctuality is a virtue which can make us successful in future. (b)        It helps us to become accurate in timing. (c)         A punctual person is loved by all. (d)        He who is punctual never gets late in his work. (e)         If we become punctual we shall surely succeed in life. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d h c g f b a e Once upon a time two friends were passing through a forest. They were talking about their love for each other. Suddenly they came across a bear. The first friend climbed up a tree but the later could not climb. Finding no other way, the later one laid down on the ground and feigned death. The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. He thought him to be dead. Then the bear went away.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 11 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.     Meherjan lives  in  a  slum  on  the  Sirajgonj  Town  Protection  Embankment.  The  whispering  wind  from  the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything--- a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion  of  the  Jamuna  gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her  only  shelter  during  the  last monsoon.  It took the river  only  a  day  to  devour  Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden  and  the bamboo bush.  She had a happy family once. Over the years, she  lost  her  husband  and  her  family  to  diseases  that  cruel  hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1.      Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives.                          1 ´ 7 = 7 (a)          Meher’s life was very happy before  — . i.   the liberation                                                                ii. the destruction of the river Jamuna iii. the victory                                                                    iv. the independence (b)          ‘Greedy Jamuna’ is used here to describe the  — . i.   cruelty of nature                                                         ii. demand of a consumer iii. supply of a consumer                                              iv. help of a  consumer (c)          Meherjan is a victim of  — . i.   drought                           ii. famine                             iii. river erosion                iv. cyclone (d)         The word ‘turmoil’ indicates  ¾¾ . i.   agitation                          ii. reduction                       iii. constant                        iv. rigid (e)          The word ‘shatter’ means  ¾¾ . i.   to destroy something                                                    ii. to break something into pieces iii.  to erect something                                                      iv. to complete something (f)           The phrase ‘whispering wind’ means  — . i.   wind that blows from across the river ii.   wind that blows with a hissing sound iii.   wind that helps someone make a fire iv.   wind that blows in summer (g)          What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? i.   To explain  the importance of river                          ii. To describe the impact of monsoon iii.   To describe the effect of river erosion. iv.   To describe the fate of a woman. 2.      Answer the following questions.                                           2 X 5 = 10 (a)                   Why does the author call the Jamuna greedy? (b)                  Where does Meherjan live? (c)                   What does ―dancing  flame‖ mean? (d)                  How can we stop river erosion? (e)                   When are many more villages threatened by the roaring rivers? 3.      Read the following passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the passage.                                                                                         1  X 5  = 5 Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with Oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity.                                                                                                                                               Scientists have (a) — out that Hydrogen can be (b) — as renewable energy source. The nature is (c)   —  with   Hydrogen   (d)  —  it  does  not  exist  separately   as  gas.  Hydrogen   and   Oxygen   (e) — water. Read the following text and answer the questions 4 and 5 : Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was born in 1873. at Saturia in Barishal. He received his primary education in a village Maktab. Then he entered Barishal Zilla School. He passed the Entrance Examination standing first in the Dhaka Division. After that he went to Calcutta for higher education. At the age of twenty-one he passed the B.Sc Exam obtaining Honours in Chemistry, Physics and Math from the Presidency College, Calcutta. He took his M.Sc degree in Math in 1896. The next year he was appointed as an examiner of M.A. in Math in Calcutta University. Then he passed B.L. Examination. Then he enrolled himself in the Calcutta High Court. He worked with Nawab Sir Salimullah. He played an important role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Calcutta High Court. In 1913 he became an elected member of B.L.C. Three years after he attended the special joint session of the Congress and the Muslim League in Lucknow. In 1918 he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the President of the All India Muslim League. Complete  the  following  table  with information from the above text.                                          1 X 5 = 5 Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq His main contribution Founded the All India Muslim League and became the (i) — of it Who Event Time Place Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was born 1873 (ii) — He (iii) — 1894 Presidency College, Calcutta He took his MSc Degree (iv) —   He (v) — 1897 Calcutta University 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                                   10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.         1X  5  = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)             The function of education (b)            But education (c)             The most dangerous criminal (d)            We must remember (e)             Intelligence plus character i.         which connects with efficiency ii.       should be iii.     is to teach one iv.     that intelligence is v.       may be the man who i.         not enough for a man. ii.       gifted with reasons and morals. iii.     to think intensively. iv.     the goal of true education. v.       may prove the greatest menace to society. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                                                                1 X 8  = 8 (a)                   The king followed the advice of the physician and became slim and fully cured. (b)                  He advised the king to move a heavy club into the air till he got tired. (c)                   He did not undergo physical labour. (d)                  The doctor was very wise. (e)                   He became bulky and could not move or do anything. (f)                    Once there was a king who was very idle. (g)                   He did not prescribe any medicine. (h)                  He called in a doctor. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       What message does O Me! O Life!  convey about self-expression? b)      How does Books  describe the relationship between a reader and a story? c)       How does Two Mothers Remembered  address the idea of role reversal? d)      Why do the boatmen hear Mary’s call in The Sands of Dee ? e)      How does Time, You Old Gipsy Man  reflect the poet's personal feelings? f)        Why does Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening  resonate with readers? g)       What lesson does Solitude  convey about human nature? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) Why does Ameen whistle before leaving for the market in Mr. Moti, and what does this suggest about his state of mind? (b) What emotions does Sonabhan feel when looking at her sleeping son in Mr. Moti, and how does this reflect her worries? (c) What did the author learn from experiencing the storm in The Great Derangement, and how did it affect their views? (d) What does Rosamond’s mother warn her about before buying the jar in The Purple Jar, and why is it important? (e) Why does Antonio borrow money from Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, and how does this lead to conflict? (f) How does Shylock react when offered twice the loan amount in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this show about him? (g) What did Mrs. Mallard think about after realizing her newfound freedom in The Story of an Hour? (h) How did Mrs. Mallard describe the years ahead of her in The Story of an Hour, and what did this mean to her? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10     Read the beginning of a story. Now, complete it in your own language. Give a suitable title to it :       15 Once upon a time, there was a king called Midas. He was very rich but he always longed for more riches. Moreover, he was fond of gold though he had a lot of it...... 11.    Suppose, you are Robin/Rubi and you have a friend named Fardin/Fariha. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about Dengue fever and its remedies.                                                       15 Key 1.    (a) ii. the destruction of the river Jamuna (b) i. cruelty of nature (c) iii. river erosion (d) i. agitation (e) 11.   to break something into pieces (f) ii. wind that blows with a hissing sound (g) iii. To describe the effect of river erosion 2.    (a) Meherjan had everything. But the erosion of the river Jamuna had snatched all away. Like a greedy person, the Jamuna devours all her dreams and happiness. So, the writer calls the Jamuna greedy. (b)        Meherjan lives in a slum on the Town Protection Embankment in Sirajgonj. (c)         Dancing flame refers to the unsteadiness of the fire. (d)       We can stop river erosion by implementing a combination of strategies, including planting vegetation along riverbanks, constructing barriers like dams, reduce soil disturbance and sediment runoff. These initiatives help stabilize riverbanks, control sediment deposition, and prevent erosion. (e)        Many more villages are in the threat of erosion during each monsoon because of the climate change human beings brought about through their actions. 3.    (a) found (b) used/utilized (c) filled (d) but (e) comprise/make/form 4.    (i) president (ii) Saturia, Barishal (iii) passed the B.Sc exam (iv) 1896 (v) was appointed as an examiner 5.    Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was a very renowned politician. He played a significant role in founding the all India Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Calcutta High Court. In 1913 he became an elected member of BLC. In 1918 he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the president of the All India Muslim League. 6.    (a) The function of education is to teach one to think intensively. (b)        But education which connects with efficiency gifted with reasons and morals. (c)         The most dangerous criminal may be the man who may prove the greatest menace to society. (d)        We must remember that intelligence is not enough for a man. (e)         Intelligence plus character should be the goal of true education. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 f c e h d g b a Once there was a king who was very idle. He did not undergo physical labour. He became bulky and could not move or do anything. He called in a doctor. The doctor was very wise. He did not prescribe any medicine. He advised the king to move a heavy club into the air till he got tired. The king followed the advice of the physician and became slim and fully cured.

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 13 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.     May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half  of  the  workers  at  the  McCormick  Harvesting  Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an  eight-hour  workday.  Two  days  later,  a  workers' rally was held near  the  McCormick  Harvester  Machine  Company  and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At one point of the  rally,  some  strike  breakers  started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives. 1.      Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives.                        1 X 7 = 7 (a)          The word ‘commemorate’ used in the passage means ¾¾ . i.   display                              ii. disguise                          iii. remember                    iv. reunion (b)          The prevailing work-hour of the workers had been very  ¾¾ . i.   tolerable                          ii. short                                iii. lengthy                          iv. expectable (c)          Where is May Day observed today? i.   All over the world         ii. In Bangladesh              iii. In Europe                     iv. In the USA (d)         The policemen attacked the strikers on  ¾¾ . i. May 1, 1886                   ii. May 2, 1886                 iii. May 3, 1886                iv. May 4, 1886 (e)          Whom does trade union represent? i.   Farmers                           ii. Teachers                        iii. Workers                        iv. Businessmen (f)           In the rally, the labour leaders inspired the workers  ¾¾ . i.   to follow their bosses                                                 ii. to honour their bosses iii. not to surrender to their bosses                            iv. not to disobey their bosses (g)          Clubs and revolvers were used upon  ¾¾ . i.   trade union leaders       ii. policemen                        iii. owner of the factory iv.  strikers 2.      Answer the following questions.                                                                          2 X 5 = 10 (a)                   What does May Day commemorate? (b)                  When and where did the historic events of May 1st take place? (c)                   Which demand did the workers struggle for? (d)                  What happened when the policemen attacked the strikers? (e)                   What inspired the workers joining the protest? 3.      Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1 ´ 5 = 5 Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means  there  is  less  food  and oxygen available for fish. It  also means the fish may not grow fully and may  have  fewer  fish  fries.  Some  fishes  will  become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius. Climate   change   increases   the   pressure   on   fish   population.   Fishes   are   one   of   the   world‖s   most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world  eat  fish  as  their  main  source  of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase  the  pressure  on  fish.  As  a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.                                                                                      It is (a)  —  from the passage that global warming is (b)  —  a great threat to fish population, (c) ¾¾  to global warming, food production and oxygen, (d)  —   in  water  decrease.  As  a  result,  some  fish may be extinct (e)   — . Read the following passage on Jibanananda Das and then answer questions no. 4 and 5 : Jibanananda Das was born in a small town  of Barishal in  1899.  He  took  his Master's Degree in  English  at the age of 22. The next year, he started his teaching career as a Professor  of English at the Kolkata City College. He lost the job in 1928 on the charge of  publishing  a  poem  in  the  'Parichaya'  Patrika.  But  two years later, he joined the Ramjash College,Delhi, though he returned to his place of birth the next year.   He got an appointment in Brajamohan College, Barishal in 1935. In 1947 when the partition was made, Jibanananda Das left Bangladesh for India. In West Bengal he started editing the Swaraj Patrika. In 1951 he joined the Kharagpur College. He was awarded Rabindra Purashkar in 1953. He met with a tram accident on the 14th  October, 1954 and was hospitalized. After a few days, he passed away on October   22, 1954. Complete  the  following  table  with information from the passage.                                                1 X5 = 5 Who/What Activities Where When Jibananando born (iv)  — in 1899 He M.A English (ii)  — Career (iii) ¾¾ Kolkata City College in 1922   Migration (iv)  — in 1947 (v)  — award   in 1953 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                                       10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.         1  X 5  = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)                  Patriotism is a great virtue (b)                 It is such a virtue (c)                  Patriotism inspires us (d)                 So, we all should encourage our children (e)                  Radio and television should telecast programmes i.           to be ready to fight against ii.         to be patriot and to be devoted iii.       that inspire children to prepare iv.       without which we cannot v.         for which a citizen doesn't hesitate i.           themselves to work for the country. ii.         all oppressions that can hinder our progress. iii.       dream of a developed nation. iv.       to their respective duties and responsibilities. v.         to shed the last drop of his blood. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                                                                1 X 8  = 8 (a)                   The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. (b)                  Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero. (c)                   One day, he was walking along the sea-shore. (d)                  He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. (e)                   The boy said, "I shall cross the sea and go my home." (f)                    Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing. (g)                   The boy was brought before him. (h)                  An English boy was making a small boat. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) a)       How does O Me! O Life!  suggest overcoming despair? b)      Why does the poem Books  call books a "magic box"? c)       How does the poem Two Mothers Remembered  explore the theme of caregiving? d)      What does The Sands of Dee  suggest about nature’s power? e)      What does Time, You Old Gipsy Man  imply about the fleeting nature of life? f)        Why does the poet describe the woods as “lovely” in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening ? g)       How does Solitude  reflect the isolation of grief? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 (a) Why is Sonabhan’s house described as empty at the end of Mr. Moti, and what does this symbolize? (b) Why does Sonabhan see Ameen as similar to his late father in Mr. Moti, and how does this affect her emotions? (c) What does Rosamond initially think the purple jar will do for her in The Purple Jar, and how does this change? (d) What kind of merchant is Antonio in The Merchant of Venice, and how is he perceived by others? (e) Why is Antonio respected and loved by the people of Venice in The Merchant of Venice? (f) Who was with Mrs. Mallard when the news of her husband’s death was delivered in The Story of an Hour? (g) How did Mrs. Mallard feel after spending time alone in her room in The Story of an Hour, and how did her emotions change? (h) How did the author’s perspective on the storm change after it passed in The Great Derangement? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story :  15 Rahmat Mia is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He pulls rickshaw in different areas of the city. One day he saw some men selling lottery tickets. He felt tempted and bought a ticket...... 11.    Suppose, you are Karim/Karima and your younger brother is Muhib. Write a dialogue between you and your brother about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone.                                                                                                     15 Key 1.    (a) iii. remember (b) iii. lengthy (c) i. All over the world (d) iii. May 3, 1886 (e) iii. Workers (f) iii. not to surrender to their bosses (g) iv. strikers 2.    (a) May Day commemorates the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour work day. (b)      The historic events of May 1st took place in 1886 near the McCormick Harvester Company in Chicago to establish an eight-hour workday. (c)        The workers struggled for the demand of an eight-hour workday. (d)      When the policemen attacked the strikers, one of them was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. (e)       The speeches of the labour leaders inspired the workers to gain their rights. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to surrender to their bosses. So, about six thousand workers joined the protest rally. 3.    (a) found/learnt (b) increasing/posing (c) Due (d) supply (e) soon/entirely 4.    (i) Barishal (ii) in 1921 (iii) Professor of English (iv) India (v) Rabindra Purashkar 5.   Jibanananda Das was a Bengali poet, writer, novelist and essayist of India. During his life time, only seven volumes of his poems were published. After his death, it was discovered that apart from poems Das wrote several novels and a large number of short stories. His unpublished works are still being published. However, this great litterateur met with a tram accident on 14th October 1954 and was admitted to a hospital. After a few days he breathed his last on October 22, 1954. 6.    (a) Patriotism is a great virtue without which we cannot dream of a developed nation. (b)        It is such a virtue for which a citizen doesn't hesitate to shed the last drop of his blood. (c)        Patriotism inspires us to be ready to fight against all oppressions that can hinder our progress. (d)      So, we all should encourage our children to be patriot and to be devoted themselves to work for the country. (e)        Radio and television should telecast programmes that inspire children to prepare to their respective duties and responsibilities. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b d c f h g a e Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero. He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. One day, he was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The boy was brought before him. The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. The boy said, "I shall cross the sea and go my home."

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 14 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.     May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half  of  the  workers  at  the  McCormick  Harvesting  Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an  eight-hour  workday.  Two  days  later,  a  workers' rally was held near  the  McCormick  Harvester  Machine  Company  and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At one point of the  rally,  some  strike  breakers  started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives. 1.      Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives.                                   1 X 7 = 7 (a)          The word ‘commemorate’ used in the passage means __ . i.   display                              ii. disguise                          iii. remember                    iv. reunion (b)          The prevailing work-hour of the workers had been very   __ . i.   tolerable                          ii. short                                iii. lengthy                          iv. expectable (c)          Where is May Day observed today? i.   All over the world         ii. In Bangladesh              iii. In Europe                     iv. In the USA (d)         The policemen attacked the strikers on   __ . i. May 1, 1886                   ii. May 2, 1886                 iii. May 3, 1886                iv. May 4, 1886 (e)          Whom does trade union represent? i.   Farmers                           ii. Teachers                        iii. Workers                        iv. Businessmen (f)           In the rally, the labour leaders inspired the workers   __ . i.   to follow their bosses                                                 ii. to honour their bosses iii. not to surrender to their bosses                            iv. not to disobey their bosses (g)          Clubs and revolvers were used upon   __ . i.   trade union leaders       ii. policemen                        iii. owner of the factory iv.  strikers 2.      Answer the following questions.                                                             2 X5 = 10 (a)                   What does May Day commemorate? (b)                  When and where did the historic events of May 1st take place? (c)                   Which demand did the workers struggle for? (d)                  What happened when the policemen attacked the strikers? (e)                   What inspired the workers joining the protest? 3.  Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.  1X 5 = 5 Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means  there  is  less  food  and oxygen available for fish. It  also means the fish may not grow fully and may  have  fewer  fish  fries.  Some  fishes  will  become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius. Climate   change   increases   the   pressure   on   fish   population.   Fishes   are   one   of   the   world‖s   most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world  eat  fish  as  their  main  source  of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase  the  pressure  on  fish.  As  a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.                                                                                      It is (a) - from the passage that global warming is (b) - a great threat to fish population, (c) -  to global warming, food production and oxygen, (d) -  in  water  decrease.  As  a  result,  some  fish may be extinct (e) -. Read the following passage on Jibanananda Das and then answer questions no. 4 and 5 : Jibanananda Das was born in a small town  of Barishal in  1899.  He  took  his Master's Degree in  English  at the age of 22. The next year, he started his teaching career as a Professor  of English at the Kolkata City College. He lost the job in 1928 on the charge of  publishing  a  poem  in  the  'Parichaya'  Patrika.  But  two years later, he joined the Ramjash College,Delhi, though he returned to his place of birth the next year. He got an appointment in Brajamohan College, Barishal in 1935. In 1947 when the partition was made, Jibanananda Das left Bangladesh for India. In West Bengal he started editing the Swaraj Patrika. In 1951 he joined the Kharagpur College. He was awarded Rabindra Purashkar in 1953. He met with a tram accident on the 14th  October, 1954 and was hospitalized. After a few days, he passed away on October   22, 1954. Complete  the  following  table  with information from the passage.                   1 X5 = 5 Who/What Activities Where When Jibananando born (iv)   __ in 1899 He M.A English (ii)   __ Career (iii)   __ Kolkata City College in 1922   Migration (iv)   __ in 1947 (v)   __ award   in 1953 5.      Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.                                       10 6.      Match the parts of sentences given in columns ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ to write five complete sentences.         1 X 5  = 5 Column 'A' Column 'B' Column 'C' (a)                  Patriotism is a great virtue (b)                 It is such a virtue (c)                  Patriotism inspires us (d)                 So, we all should encourage our children (e)                  Radio and television should telecast programmes i.           to be ready to fight against ii.         to be patriot and to be devoted iii.       that inspire children to prepare iv.       without which we cannot v.         for which a citizen doesn't hesitate i.           themselves to work for the country. ii.         all oppressions that can hinder our progress. iii.       dream of a developed nation. iv.       to their respective duties and responsibilities. v.         to shed the last drop of his blood. 7.      Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.                            1 x 8  = 8 (a)                   The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. (b)                  Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero. (c)                   One day, he was walking along the sea-shore. (d)                  He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. (e)                   The boy said, "I shall cross the sea and go my home." (f)                    Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing. (g)                   The boy was brought before him. (h)                  An English boy was making a small boat. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) How does "O Me! O Life!" emphasize the significance of life’s struggles? (b) What does "Books" suggest about the influence of books on children? (c) How does "Two Mothers Remembered" highlight the bond between mother and child? (d) Why does the repetition of "call the cattle home" matter in "The Sands of Dee"? (e) What does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" say about the inevitability of change? (f) How does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" portray the allure of nature? (g) Why does "Solitude" mention “the hills will answer”? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. (2×5=10) (a) How does Sonabhan cope with the silence and emptiness after Moti’s death in Mr. Moti? (b) What is the significance of Moti in the story Mr. Moti, and how does his presence affect Sonabhan and Ameen? (c) Why did the author not get hurt during the storm in The Great Derangement, and what does this reveal about their experience? (d) How does the story The Purple Jar end, and what lesson does Rosamond learn? (e) How does Portia demonstrate her wisdom and intelligence in the courtroom in The Merchant of Venice? (f) Where does The Merchant of Venice take place, and how does the setting influence the story? (g) Why did Mrs. Mallard go to her room alone in The Story of an Hour, and what did she experience there? (h) What was the surprising twist at the end of The Story of an Hour, and how did it impact the story’s meaning? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10.      Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story :  15 Rahmat Mia is a poor rickshaw puller in Dhaka. He pulls rickshaw in different areas of the city. One day he saw some men selling lottery tickets. He felt tempted and bought a ticket...... 11.    Suppose, you are Karim/Karima and your younger brother is Muhib. Write a dialogue between you and your brother about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone.                                                                                                     15 Key 1.    (a) iii. remember (b) iii. lengthy (c) i. All over the world (d) iii. May 3, 1886 (e) iii. Workers (f) iii. not to surrender to their bosses (g) iv. strikers 2.    (a) May Day commemorates the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour work day. (b)      The historic events of May 1st took place in 1886 near the McCormick Harvester Company in Chicago to establish an eight-hour workday. (c)        The workers struggled for the demand of an eight-hour workday. (d)      When the policemen attacked the strikers, one of them was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured. (e)       The speeches of the labour leaders inspired the workers to gain their rights. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to surrender to their bosses. So, about six thousand workers joined the protest rally. 3.    (a) found/learnt (b) increasing/posing (c) Due (d) supply (e) soon/entirely 4.    (i) Barishal (ii) in 1921 (iii) Professor of English (iv) India (v) Rabindra Purashkar 5.   Jibanananda Das was a Bengali poet, writer, novelist and essayist of India. During his life time, only seven volumes of his poems were published. After his death, it was discovered that apart from poems Das wrote several novels and a large number of short stories. His unpublished works are still being published. However, this great litterateur met with a tram accident on 14th October 1954 and was admitted to a hospital. After a few days he breathed his last on October 22, 1954. 6.    (a) Patriotism is a great virtue without which we cannot dream of a developed nation. (b)        It is such a virtue for which a citizen doesn't hesitate to shed the last drop of his blood. (c)        Patriotism inspires us to be ready to fight against all oppressions that can hinder our progress. (d)      So, we all should encourage our children to be patriot and to be devoted themselves to work for the country. (e)        Radio and television should telecast programmes that inspire children to prepare to their respective duties and responsibilities. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b d c f h g a e Napoleon, the king of France, was a great hero. He won many battles and conquered many countries of Europe. One day, he was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly, he noticed a wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The boy was brought before him. The king asked him why he was making such a small boat. The boy said, "I shall cross the sea and go my home."

SSC English First Paper Model Question- 3 English First paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours Part - A Reading - 70 Marks Read the passage . Then answer the questions (1-3) Read the following passage and answer the questions below: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment.'. Her polythene roofed shelter looks like a cage. She is nearly 45 but looks more than her age. In front of her shelter, she is trying to make a fire to cook the day's only meal. Her weak hands tremble  as she adds some fallen leaves and straw to the fire. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of de turmoil in her life.Not  long ago Meherjan had everything---------- a family, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion property. It finally claimed her last shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only s one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered of her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate with Meherjan, Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty of rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated  that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more. Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x7=7 (a) landed property means ------ (i) a rented price of land' (ii) a piece of land on the bank of a river (iii) property in the form a source of income to its owner (iv) property used only as an agricultural farm (b) The word 'harsh could be replaced by (i) indulgent (ii) soft (iii) hazy (iv) grim (c) dancing of the flame means , (i) traditional form of folk dance (ii) a flame that makes people dance around it (iii) a flame that is made unstable by the blast of air (iv) a flame made by people to remember their pasts. (d) Meherjan is a/an — woman." (i), auspicious (ii) wretched (iii) well off (iv) solvent (e) The author's purpose behind writing the passage is (i) to focus on the misery of the people living close to big rivers (ii) to depict the mystery of the people living near the roaring rivers (iii) to show the reasons behind climate change (iv) to portray the life and living of flood affected people (f) whispering wind means -- (i) wind that blows from across the river (ii) wind that blows with a hissing sound, (iii) wind that helps someone make a fire (iv) wind that blows in summer (g) roaring rivers means -- (i) rivers that flow strongly making wild sounds (ii) rivers having many rowing boats in them (iii) rivers that make people cry out! (iv) rivers that have noisy fishes 2. Answer the following questions. 2x5=10 (a) What happened to Meherjan after the erosion of Jamuna? (b) How can we protect ourselves from this very natural disaster? (c) What message do you get from the passage? Describe it in 2/3 sentences. (d) What is the cause of river erosion? Are we responsible too? Explain in 3--4 lines. (e) Who is Meherjan? 3.   Read the previous text again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1X5= 5 Meherjan lives in a (a)_______  on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. Her shelter is covered with (b)_______ . She used to have a happy life with land, cattle, and a family, but now she is left all (c)_______ . River (d)_______  has taken away her home and her dreams. Thousands of others like her may suffer the same fate if climate (e)_______  is not addressed. Read the passage and answer the questions no. 4 and 5. Neil Armstrong was the first man who walked on the moon. He was an American astronaut. He was also an aerospace engineer. Armstrong was born on 05 August 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA. He earned his flight certificate in 1945 at the age of 15 only. In 1947, at the age of 17, he began to study Aeronautical Engineering in Purdue University, the USA. He received BSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1955 and he did MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1970. In 1958, he was selected for the US Airforce’s Man in Space Programme. Neil Armstrong, along with his group, launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. He was the commander of Apollo 11 and four days later they landed on the moon. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. The next day, they fired off the surface of the moon. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 1x5=5 Name of event Year /Date Place Birth of Neil Armstrong 5 August (i)   — Received BSc degree in 1955 (ii)   — (iii)  —                                      in 1970 University of Southern California They landed on the moon (iv)  —   Started their return journey (v)  — from the moon 5.  Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 6.  Match the parts of the sentences in column A B and C to write five complete sentences. 5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Punctuality is a virtue (i) person is (i) accurate in timing (b) It helps (ii) which can make us (ii) loved by all (c) A punctual (iii) punctual, we shall (iii) surely succeed in life (d) He who (iv) is punctual never (iv) successful in future (e) If we become (v) us to become (v) gets late in his work 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1x8= 8 (a)  Penicillin is the life-saving medicine. (b) He passed his boyhood with his parents. (c)  It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. (d) He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (e)  He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. (f)   He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study. (g)  Fleming was born into a poor family in Scotland. (h) Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. 8. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from poems. (2×5=10) (a) What does "O Me! O Life!" suggest about contributing a verse to life? (b) Why does "Books" portray books as lifelong companions? (c) What does "Two Mothers Remembered" reveal about a mother’s guidance? (d) How does "The Sands of Dee" depict nature’s power? (e) What does the poet mean by "only a moment" in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? (f) Why does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" resonate with readers? (g) What does "Solitude" imply about isolation and grief? 9. Answer any 5 (five) of the following questions from stories. 2×5=10 a) What is the significance of Ameen’s silence at breakfast in the story Mr. Moti, and what does it foreshadow? (b) How does Sonabhan’s sleeplessness indicate her emotions and worries in Mr. Moti? (c) What does Rosamond’s regret at the end of The Purple Jar show about her personal growth? (d) What are the main themes explored in the story The Merchant of Venice? (e) How is Antonio’s kindness towards Bassanio and others demonstrated in The Merchant of Venice? (f) What is the overall message of The Story of an Hour, and how does it reflect on marriage and freedom? (g) How did Mrs. Mallard initially react after hearing the news of her husband’s death in The Story of an Hour? (h) Why does Sonabhan feel disconnected from her surroundings after Moti’s death in Mr. Moti? Part B: Writing Test (30 Marks) 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. One day, a crow became very thirsty. He flew from one place to another in search of water. But he found no water. He continued his search for water .........     15 11. Suppose, you are Emon/Ema. You and your friend, Emran/Eva, know that English language plays an important role for communication in the present world. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning English.    15 Key 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Answer: (a) (iii) property in the form of a source of income to its owner (b) Answer: (b) (iv) grim (c) Answer: (c) (iii) a flame that is made unstable by the blast of air (d) Answer: (d) (ii) wretched (e)Answer: (e) (i) to focus on the misery of the people living close to big rivers (f) whispering wind means -- Answer: (f) (ii) wind that blows with a hissing sound (g) Answer: (g) (i) rivers that flow strongly making wild sounds 2. Answer the following questions. (a) What happened to Meherjan after the erosion of Jamuna? Answer: (a) The erosion of the mighty Jamuna has engulfed everything of Meherjan including her family, cultivable land and cattle and shattered her dreams of a happy life. Now she is living a miserable life loosing everything. (b) How can we protect ourselves from this very natural disaster? Answer: (b) We can protect ourselves from this very natural disaster by taking prompt actions to adapt ourselves to climate change (c) What message do you get from the passage? Describe it in 2/3 sentences. Answer: (c) The passage gives the message that river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. Bangladesh, being a riverine country, is likely to fall victim to river erosion unless we can adapt ourselves to climate change. (d) What is the cause of river erosion? Are we responsible too? Explain in 3--4 lines. Answer: (d) Climate change is the main cause of river erosion. River erosion occurs specially during the monsoon. We are also responsible. Because of our unwise activities, the climate is changing. (e) Who is Meherjan? Answer: (e) Meherjan is a typical homeless woman living in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection GD Embankment. 3.   Answers (a) slum(b) polythene(c) alone(d) erosion(e) change 4.      (i) Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA (ii) Purdue University (iii) Received M. Sc. degree (iv) 20 July, 1969 (v) 21 July, 1969 5.      Neil Armstrong was the first man who landed on the moon in 1969. He was very interested in flying in the sky. So, he studied Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace engineering. He was selected by the USA Air Force to make a voyage to the moon. He was the commander of the mission Apollo-11. He successfully returned to the earth after landing on the moon. 6.      (a) Punctuality is a virtue which can make us accurate in timing. (b)     It helps us to become successful in future. (c)      A punctual person is loved by all. (d)     He who is punctual never gets late in his work. (e)      If we become punctual, we shall surely succeed in life. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a c g d b h e f Penicillin is the life saving medicine. It was discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming. Fleming was born in a poor family in Scotland. He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. He passed his boyhood with his parents. Fleming was a very regular and attentive student. He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. He was sent to London at the age of fourteen for higher study

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POSITIVE TO SUPERLATIVE ✅ Positive Degree into Superlative Degree 🔹 Rule 1: When the Positive Degree Starts with "No other" Structure: Last subject of the sentence verb the superlative form  of the adjective noun used after no other and the rest of the sentence 🧠 Explanation: This rule is used when the sentence implies that the subject is the best among all . The phrase “no other” suggests absolute comparison . ✅ Examples: Positive:   No other boy in the class is as tall as Sabbir. Superlative:   Sabbir is the tallest boy in the class. Positive:   No other student in the group is as brilliant as Tamim. Superlative:   Tamim is the most brilliant student in the group. Positive:   No other city in the country is as clean as Rajshahi. Superlative:   Rajshahi is the cleanest city in the country. Positive:   No other mountain in the world is as high as Everest. Superlative:   Everest is the highest mountain in the world. 🔹 Rule 2: When the Positive Degree Starts with "Very few" Structure: Last subject of the sentence verb one of the superlative form  of the adjective noun used after very few and the rest of the sentence 🧠 Explanation: “Very few” suggests that the subject is among the best, but not necessarily the only best . So we use “one of the superlative”  in the transformation. ✅ Examples: Positive:   Very few men in the village are as wise as he. Superlative:   He is one of the wisest men in the village. Positive:   Very few cities in Asia are as beautiful as Istanbul. Superlative:   Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. Positive:   Very few books in the library are as informative as this one. Superlative:   This is one of the most informative books in the library. Positive:   Very few students in the class are as hardworking as Ayesha. Superlative:   Ayesha is one of the most hardworking students in the class. Transform the following sentences into superlative. 1. Very few cities in the world are as busy as Singapore. 2. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. 3. No other girl in the class is so fair as Sumi.  4. Very few pictures in the world are so great as this. 5. No other mosque is so large as this. 6. No other dramatist is so great as Shakespeare. 7. Very few herbs are as useful as this. 8. No other woman is as white as Snowwhite. 9. No other goose is as wonderful as this. 10. No other god is as strong as Hercules. 11. Very few inventions in the world of medical science are as important as it. 12. No other opportunity is as rare as it. 13. No other wealth of a man is as great as health. POSITIVE INTO SUPERLATIVE Transform the following sentences into superlative. 1. Very few cities in the world are as busy as Singapore. Singapore is one of the busiest cities in the world. 2. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. The bee is one of the busiest insects. 3. No other girl in the class is so fair as Sumi. Sumi is the fairest girl in the class.  4. Very few pictures in the world are so great as this. This is one of the greatest pictures in the world. 5. No other mosque is so large as this. This is the largest mosque. 6. No other dramatist is so great as Shakespeare. Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist . 7. Very few herbs are as useful as this. This is one of the most useful herbs. 8. No other woman is as white as snowhite. Snowhite is the whitest woman. 9. No other goose is as wonderful as this. This is the most wonderful goose. 10. No other god is as strong as Hercules. Hercules is the strongest god. 11. Very few inventions in the world of medical science are as important as it. It is one of the most important inventions of medical science in the world. 12. No other opportunity is as rare as it. It is the rarest opportunity. 13. No other wealth of a man is as great as health. Health is the greatest wealth of a man.

✅ How to Change Positive Degree into Comparative Degree 🔹 Rule 1: When the Sentence Begins with “No other” Structure:Subject (from the end of positive sentence)  + verb  + comparative form of the adjective  + than any other  + noun group  (from the beginning of the positive sentence) Explanation: Use this when the positive sentence starts with “No other” , meaning the subject is the best or top  compared to all others. ✅ Examples: Positive:   No other boy in the class is as good as he. Comparative:   He is better than any other boy in the class. Positive:   No other city in Bangladesh is as big as Dhaka. Comparative:   Dhaka is bigger than any other city in Bangladesh. Positive:   No other girl in the school is as pretty as Samia. Comparative:   Samia is prettier than any other girl in the school. Positive:   No other student in the group is as intelligent as Rafi. Comparative:   Rafi is more intelligent than any other student in the group. 🔹 Rule 2: When the Sentence Begins with “Very Few” Structure:Subject  + verb  + comparative form of the adjective  + than most other / than many other / than few other  + plural noun Explanation: Use this when the positive sentence starts with “Very few” , meaning the subject is among the top , but not the single best. ✅ Examples: Positive:   Very few metals are as costly as gold. Comparative:   Gold is costlier than most other metals. Positive:   Very few boys in the class are as active as Arif. Comparative:   Arif is more active than most other boys in the class. Positive:   Very few countries are as beautiful as Switzerland. Comparative:   Switzerland is more beautiful than most other countries. Positive:   Very few mountains are as high as Everest. Comparative:   Everest is higher than most other mountains. 🔹 Rule 3: When the Sentence Has “as...as” Without “No Other” or “Very Few” Structure: Use “not taller than” , “no less intelligent than” , etc., depending on the context. Positive:   A is as [adjective] as B Comparative:   B is not [comparative form] than A ✅ Examples: Positive:   He is as tall as his brother. Comparative:   His brother is not taller than he. Positive:   This book is as interesting as that one. Comparative:   That book is not more interesting than this one. Positive:   Sara is as hardworking as her colleague. Comparative:   Her colleague is not more hardworking than Sara. Positive:   This problem is as difficult as the previous one. Comparative:   The previous problem is not more difficult than this one. POSITIVE TO COMPARATIVE   Turn the following Sentences into comparative. 1. Dishonour is not as preferable as death. 2. No other person is as wealthy as he.  3. No other person is as fit as he to do this job. 4. I have not seen any person as cruel as he. 5. Her handwriting is not as clumsy as yours.  6. Your face was not as bright as his. 7. No other student is as keen as he. 8. Rina's knowledge in English is not as sound as Nasrin.  9. Meena needed as much food as Raju. 10. In the society women work as much as men. 11. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. 12. Very few herbs are as useful as this. 13. Iron is not as light as cotton. 14. I do not feel as free as you. 15. Nipa is not as dull as Seema. 16. I do not know any person as humble as he. Answer POSITIVE INTO COMPARATIVE  Turn the following Sentences into comparative. 1. Dishonour is not so preferable as death. Death is more preferable than dishonor. 2. No other person is so wealthy as he. He is wealthier than any other person.  3. No other person is so fit as he to do this job. He is fitter than any other person to do this job. 4. I have not seen any person as cruel as he. He is crueler than any other person I have seen. 5. Her handwriting is not as clumsy as yours. Your handwriting is clumsier than hers.  6. Your face was not as bright as his. His face was brighter than yours. 7. No other student is as keen as he. He is keener than any other student. 8. Rina's knowledge in English is not as sound as Nasrin. Nasrin’s knowledge is sounder than Rina’s.  9. Meena needed as much food as Raju. Raju did not need more food than Meena. 10. In the society women work as much as men. In the society men do not work more than women. 11. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. The bee is busier than  most other insects . 12. Very few herbs are as useful as this. This is more useful than most other herbs. 13. Iron is not as light as cotton. Cotton is lighter than iron. 14. I do not feel as free as you. You feel freer than I. 15. Nipa is not so dull as Seema. Seema is duller than Nipa. 16. I do not know any person as humble as he. He is more humble than any other person I know. 17. Very few persons are as sad as he. He is sadder than most other persons. 18. I did not see anything as black as this. This is blacker than any other thing I saw.

✅ How to Change Comparative Degree into Superlative Degree 🔹 Rule 1: When the Sentence Has “Than Any Other” or “Than All Other” Structure: Subject + verb + the + superlative form  of the adjective + rest part of the sentence after “other” 🧠 Explanation: Use “than any other”  → change to “the + superlative + singular noun” Use “than all other”  → change to “the + superlative + of all + plural noun” ✅ Examples: Comparative:   He is better than any other boy in the class. Superlative:   He is the best boy in the class. Comparative:   She is more talented than any other student in the group. Superlative:   She is the most talented student in the group. Comparative:   He is taller than all other boys in the class. Superlative:   He is the tallest of all boys in the class. Comparative:   This problem is harder than all other problems in the book. Superlative:   This is the hardest of all problems in the book. Comparative:   This car is faster than any other car in the showroom. Superlative:   This is the fastest car in the showroom. Comparative:   He is wiser than all other men in the village. Superlative:   He is the wisest of all men in the village. 🔹 Rule 2: When the Sentence Has “Than Most Other / Many Other / Few Other” Structure: Subject + verb + one of the + superlative form  of the adjective + rest of the sentence (after "most/many/few other") 🧠 Explanation: Use this rule when the comparison shows that the subject is among the top, but not necessarily the absolute best . ✅ Examples: Comparative:   Dhaka is bigger than most other cities in Bangladesh. Superlative:   Dhaka is one of the biggest cities in Bangladesh. Comparative:   This is better than many other options available. Superlative:   This is one of the best options available. Comparative:   She is more hardworking than most other employees in the office. Superlative:   She is one of the most hardworking employees in the office. Comparative:   He is stronger than many other boys in the team. Superlative:   He is one of the strongest boys in the team. Comparative:   This is more difficult than most other tasks I’ve done. Superlative:   This is one of the most difficult tasks I’ve done. Comparative:   That mountain is higher than many other peaks in the range. Superlative:   That mountain is one of the highest peaks in the range. Exercise: COMPARATIVE TO SUPERLATIVE Turn the following sentences into superlative. 1. The Ramadan is holier than any other month for the Muslims. 2. This knife is sharper than all other knives. 3. The pen is mightier than anything else. 4. Summer is drier than any other season in Bangladesh. 5. He is lovelier than most other persons. 6. Bangladesh is more fertile than most other lands in, the world. 7. This is safer than any other place. 8. He is the more active than many other persons. 9. This is better than all other story books. 10. Your handwriting is clumsier than all other students in the class. 11. Bangladesh is greener than many other countries. 12. The poor think that costly food is better than any other food. 13. Nazrul Islam is more famous than most other poets in Bengali Literature. 14. To them boiled rice with vegetables is more favourite than any other food. 15. It is more powerful than anything else. 16. Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination. 17. Books are better than any other friend. 18. Sumi's hair is curlier than most other girls in the class. 19. He is wealthier than all other men in the village. 20. Our English teacher is humbler than any other teacher in the school. 21. She is prouder than any other girl. 22. His way of life is simpler than all other persons in the village. Answer COMPARATIVE INTO SUPERLATIVE Turn the following sentences into superlative. 1. The Ramadan is holier than any other month for the Muslims. The Ramadan is the holiest month for the Muslims. 2. This knife is sharper than all other knives. This knife is the sharpest of all knives. 3. The pen is mightier than anything else. The pen is the mightiest thing. 4. Summer is drier than any other season in Bangladesh. Summer is the driest season in Bangladesh. 5. He is lovelier than most other persons. He is one of the loveliest persons 6. Bangladesh is more fertile than most other lands in, the world. Bangladesh is one of the most fertile lands in the world. 7. This is safer than any other place. This is the safest place. 8. He is the more active than many other persons. He is one of the most active persons. 9. This is better than all other story books. This is the best of all story books. 10. Your handwriting is clumsier than all other students in the class. Your handwriting is the clumsiest of all students in the class. 11. Bangladesh is greener than many other countries. Bangladesh is one of the greenest countries. 12. The poor think that costly food is better than any other food. The poor think that costly food is the best food. 13. Nazrul Islam is more famous than most other poets in Bengali Literature. Nazrul is one of the most famous poets in Bengali Literature. 14. To them boiled rice with vegetables is more favourite than any other food. To them boiled rice with vegetables is the most favourite food. 15. It is more powerful than anything else. It is the most powerful thing. 16. Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination. Strategy is the most important thing in the examination. 17. Books are better than any other friend. Books are the best friends. 18. Sumi's hair is curlier than most other girls in the class. Sumi’s hair is one of the curliest hairs  in the class. 19. He is wealthier than all other men in the village. He is the wealthiest of all man in the village. 20. Our English teacher is humbler than any other teacher in the school. Our English teacher is the humblest in the school. 21. She is prouder than any other girl. She is the proudest girl. 22. His way of life is simpler than all other persons in the village. His way of life is the simplest in the village.

✅ How to Change Superlative Degree into Comparative Degree 🔹 Rule 1: When the Superlative Refers to One Specific Item (Without “One of the”) Structure:Subject  + verb  + comparative form of the adjective  + than any other  + [rest of the sentence]. Explanation: Use “than any other”  when the superlative is referring to “the best of any”  or “the highest of any”  in a group. Examples: Superlative:   He is the oldest man in the village. Comparative:   He is older than any other man in the village. Superlative:   Maradona is the best footballer we have ever seen. Comparative:   Maradona is better than any other footballer we have ever seen. Superlative:   She is the fastest runner on the team. Comparative:   She is faster than any other runner on the team. Superlative:   This is the most beautiful painting in the gallery. Comparative:   This painting is more beautiful than any other painting in the gallery. Superlative:   It turns the prettiest of any wood. Comparative:   It turns prettier than any other wood. 📝 Note on Usage: Use “than any other”  when the superlative implies “of any” . Use “than all other”  when the superlative implies “of all” . Examples for “of all” → “than all other”: Superlative:   Mr. Rahman is the noblest of all men. Comparative:   Mr. Rahman is nobler than all other men. Superlative:   This is the tallest building of all in the city. Comparative:   This building is taller than all other buildings in the city. Superlative:   He is the cleverest of all the students. Comparative:   He is cleverer than all other students. 🔹 Rule 2: When the Sentence Contains “One of the...” Structure:Subject + verb  + comparative form of the adjective  + than most other / many other / few other  + [rest of the sentence]. Explanation: Use this when the superlative degree implies that the subject is among the top , but not the single best . Examples: Superlative:   Fahim is one of the tallest boys in the class. Comparative:   Fahim is taller than most other boys in the class. Superlative:   This is one of the most interesting books I have read. Comparative:   This book is more interesting than most other books I have read. Superlative:   She is one of the smartest girls in the school. Comparative:   She is smarter than many other girls in the school. Superlative:   It is one of the coldest days of the year. Comparative:   It is colder than most other days of the year. Superlative:   He is one of the best teachers in the college. Comparative:   He is better than most other teachers in the college. Turn the following superlatives into comparative. 1. This is the sharpest of all knives. 2. Winter is the mistiest of all seasons.  3. The Meghna is the deepest river in our country.  4. This is the latest edition. 5. It is the most famous school in the town.  6. This is one of the greatest pictures of the world. 7. The Everest is the highest of all peaks in the world. 8. It is the noisiest part in a market. 9. A healthy man is the happiest man in the world. 10. Health is the greatest wealth of a man. 11. Snowwhite was the fairest of all women. 12. It was one of the most memorable journeys in my life. 13. Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modem science. 14. At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. 15. Feroza was one of the most industrious girls in the village. 16. It is one of the oldest schools. 17. Khan Jahan Ali was one of the greatest saints of our country. 18. Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues in a man. 19. Nawab Serajuddaula was the most courageous Nawab India has ever seen.  20. Grapes are the tastiest of all fruits.  21. Liza is the proudest of all girls. 22. Gold is the costliest of all metals. 23. The Ramadan is the holiest month for the Muslims. Answer SUPELATIVE TO COMPARATIVE Turn the following superlatives into comparative. 1. This is the sharpest of all knives. This is sharper than all other knives. 2. Winter is the mistiest of all seasons. Winter is mistier than all other seasons.  3. The Meghna is the deepest river in our country. The Meghna is deeper than any other river in our country.  4. This is the latest edition. This is later than any other edition. 5. It is the most famous school in the town. It is more famous than any other school in the town.  6. This is one of the greatest pictures of the world. This is greater than most other pictures of the world. 7. The Everest is the highest of all peaks in the world. The Everest is higher than all other peaks in the world. 8. It is the noisiest part in a market. It is noisier than any other part in a market. 9. A healthy man is the happiest man in the world. A healthy man is happier than any other man in the world. 10. Health is the greatest wealth of a man. Health is greater than any other wealth of a man. 11. Snowwhite was the fairest of all women. Snow white was fairer than all other women. 12. It was one of the most memorable journeys in my life. It was more memorable than most other journeys in my life. 13. Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modem science. Computer is greater than most other inventions of modern science. 14. At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. At present cricket is more popular than any other game in our country. 15. Feroza was one of the most industrious girls in the village. Feroza was more industrious than most other girls in the village. 16. It is one of the oldest schools. It is older than most other schools. 17. Khan Jahan Ali was one of the greatest saints of our country. Khan Jahan Ali was greater than most other saints of our  country. 18. Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues in a man. Truthfulness is greater than all other virtues in a man. 19. Nawab Serajuddaula was the more courageous Nawab India has ever seen. Nawab Serajuddaula was most courageous than any other Nawab India has ever seen.  20. Grapes are the tastiest of all fruits. Grapes are tastier than all other fruits.  21. Liza is the proudest of all girls. Liza is prouder than all other girls. 22. Gold is the costliest of all metals. Gold is costlier than all other metals. 23. The Ramadan is the holiest month for the Muslims. The Ramadan is holier than any other month for the Muslims.