CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

Compositions, Essays for Examination, Composition writing, Essay Writing, Compositions, Essays for HSC Examination, Essays for SSC Examination, Important Composition Composition/Essay Writing for HSC,SSC & JSC Examination Free Hand Writing : Writing Short Composition (200-250 Words) A short composition is a piece of writing, usually short and in prose, on any particular subject. It may be called a short essay. The topic of a short composition may be anything and everything. The length of it should be moderate. It may be more or less 350 words. Every short composition should have a beginning, a middle and an end. The beginning is the introduction, the middle is the main body of the short composition and the conclusion is the rounding off the subject. The introduction contains hints of what will be discussed or described in the composition. The middle contains discussions, merits and demerits of the topic of the composition. Lastly, the conclusion concludes the discussions. Short composition are of various types: Descriptive - Descriptive compositions are those which describe some place or thing e.g., Dhaka, paper, the cow, flood, etc. Narrative - Narrative compositions are those which narrate some event, past or present, real or unreal, e.g., the life of a person, a football match, a flood (a particular flood) etc. Reflective - Reflective compositions are based on reflections and they are generally of abstract nature, e.g., friendship, honesty, female education etc. Argumentative -Argumentative compositions are those in which the writer tries to establish his/her own view point by putting his/her arguments for or against something. . Descriptive Composition The Wonders of Modern Science Or, The Blessings of Modern Science Or, Science in Everyday Life We live in an age of science. We can see the wonders of science around us. Science has made our life easy and comfortable. We can not think of our modern life without science. The first wonder of modern science is the discovery of electricity. It has changed our life. society and culture. It is a great source of power and energy. The radio, television, lights, fans, electric irons, mills, factories and refrigerators- all work through the power of electricity. Science has linked up the distant parts of the world. Telephone, telex, fax, wireless, telegram are great wonders. They have brought the world closer to us. We can send news from one corner of the world to other within a moment. They have conquered space, distance and time. Radio and television are als6 great media (4iktrii) for communication. Science has discovered many wonders for our recreation. We have cinema, television, radio, tape recorder, gramophone and V.C.R etc for our recreation. Science has lessened human sufferings. It has given eyes to the blind, hearing to the deaf, legs to the lame. It has found out the new ways of health and life. It has increased the joys of life. Penicillin. X-Ray, biopsy and ultra-sonography, E. C. G. are some of the wonders of modern science in the field of medical science.. Hospitals, private clinics and doctors can not go even a single day without these. Science has removed the distance of place. It has saved time. We can travel hundreds of miles within a short time by car, aeroplane, Bus, train, launch and steamer. The inventions of nuclear energy, computer and calculators are great wonders of modern science. The rocket is another wonder of science. It has made space travel easy. Man has landed on the moon successfully. Science is the greatest of all conquerors both past and present. It knows no defeat. It has established itself firmly in our hearts. Narrative Composition My First Day At College Or, The Most Memorable Day of My Life All the days of our life are not equally important and memorable. Only a few of these days occupy a corner in our heart. - My first day at college is such a day. I shall never forget this day. From my. school days I heard a lot about college life from my college going elder brothers and sisters. I formed a very romantic impression of a college life. So, I was eagerly waiting for that happy and romantic college life. At last the cherished day came. It was the 26th of October 1992. My joys knew no bounds. I put on my new dress and started for Govt. B.L. College at 9 A.M. I was charmed to see the attractive and beautiful college building. I understood that the college life opened before me a new vision of life and I must go forward. The whole college campus was crowded by lots of young- pupils both male and female. They were all unknown to me. I felt very lonely. I was moving here and there. I was in a fix where to go. At last I met one of my school friends. I was relieved. We exchanged greetings. We went to the notice board of the college and wrote down class routine. There were many new comers. They were also taking the routine. I found that the classes are not held in a particular room. I Will have to change my class room. From the routine I also learnt that there were intervals. When the bell for the first period rang, we entered the room number 223. I found many students sitting. After a while, a well dresed, handsome gentleman entered the class. He was a professor of English. All the students stood up to show him respect. He called over the rolls.. He spoke to us very softly in simple and clear English. I liked his speech very much. His speech was meaningful. I listened to him with undivided attention. Reflective- Composition Unemployment Problem in Bangladesh Unemployment means the state of being without any work both for educated and uneducated person, for earning one's livelihood. This problem has become a great concern all over the world. But nowhere in the world this problem is so' acute as in Bangladesh. Thousands of people in our country are without any job. At present the toughest task for any young man is to manage a job. There are many reasons behind unemployment problem. Our country is over populated. The rapid growth of population is the main reason of unemployment problem. Our country is industrially very much lagging behind. In fact the development in this field is very slow. Cottage industries have almost decayed. The few mills, factories and industries that we have can only absorb a limited number of people. Most of the people of our country depend on agriculture. But our cultivable land is very limited. Our present system of- education in stead of giving any solution, creates educated unemployed young men. In our educational system there is no much scope of giving vocational training and technical education to a student. So after taking the highest degree even from the highest seat of learning, they remain unemployed. Our educated young men generally think it to be disgraceful to do any manual work. They prefer service to any kind of business. In order to eradicate this problem we have to mobilize all our energies to this great purpose without wasting time. A large number of mills, factories and industries should be set up where many of our unemployed youths will get the opportunity to work. A great change should be brought in our education system. More importance should be given on professional, vocational and technical education. These will make a opening to work in different industrial sectors both home and abroad. The educated youth should change their attitude to life. They must learn to choose independent career. They can work in agriculture field, cultivate fish, grow vegetables. They can start small business. In fact self employment is a possible solution to this great problem. Steps should be taken to set up co-operative farming, cottage industries and to open new system of public work in the rural areas to create job for the village people. Unemployment is a great curse to a nation. We can not expect the development of our country leaving its millions of people unemployed to survive as a boastful nation. We should made all out efforts to get rid of this curse. Argumentative Composition The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone Mobile phone is a telephone system that works without any wire. Mobile phone is one of the wonderful wonders of science. It has added a new dimension to our life and to communication system. It can be moved easily and quickly from place to place. Through Mobile phone we can send messages to distant places, play games and sports, know about present time, solve the work of calculation, be aware of different kinds of news and views. At present the popularity of the mobile phone is increasing. Many companies are also being set up for selling mobile phone. A mobile phone is an electronic device. A sim card inside-the mobile helps us to keep constant with the person. We can keep constant contact with the person carrying a- mobile phone. Just a mobile set is not enough. A connection from a local service provider will ensure the functioning of mobile. The advantages of mobile phone are numerous. Its great advantage is its mobility and portability. It is opposite fixed phone. The overwhelming popularity of mobile has threatened the existence of fixed phone. A mobile phone removes the worries of our dear ones by helping to contact the person concerned any time we like. When we hear of any accident or mishap, we want to and can know about our or near on the spot. Thus a mobile phone can ease our tension. A mobile phone has saved a lot of our time and energy by giving ready access to any person who stays away from us. Just a call from a mobile can make us aware of the coming danger. A warning from a mobile can save our lives. Despite numerous advantages and merits of mobile phone sometimes it becomes the cause of health hazard to the users. Specially the minor children are affected much, scientists believe that use of mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many incurable irreparable damage to human body. They` say that millions of people are getting benefits but damaged. The blood pressure gets high and red blood cells (RBC) are damaged if a person gets continued exposure to radiation caused by mobile phone. Using mobile phone is also harmful to the pregnant women. So Bangladesh government should have an official ban on using mobile phone by children and pregnant women. Mobile is a blessing as well as wonder of modern science. We should use it realizing maximum benefits. Misuse of mobile phone should be prevented. People. should be made of the health hazards to be posed by mobile phone. The rate of mobile call charge should be reduced as -much as possible. The minor kids should be prevented from using mobile phone. Talking 'over mobile phone should not be an addiction. However despite its disadvantages the necessity of a mobile phone can not be denied to our practical life. Imaginative Composition If I Were A Politician I am a student and my, career plan is to be a chartered accountant. I have never thought of becoming a politician. I am a politically conscious citizen of the country though I do not like politics. Rather recent dirty and bloody games of politics have made me apathetic to it. But I am also well aware of the fact that politicians lead the country and form the government. Whatever important things happen in the country are made by the politicians. Things do not always turn out according to ones wish. So I might be a politician one day. If I were a politician, I would bring a qualitative change in politics and political leadership. I would take initiative and corrective reforms to improve the state of political affairs. If I were a politician, I would dedicate myself to the service of my people, stand by them in their weal and woes, listen to their sufferings and miseries and try my .best to remove the causes of their sufferings. I know that political freedom is meaningless without economic freedom. Though Bangladesh has achieved political freedom, it has not yet achieved economic freedom. Majority of our people are poor and are deprived of proper education, nutritious food, healthcare and pure ,drinking water. So if I were a politician and elected to the Parliament, I would take practical and long-term measures to remove poverty, create more employment opportimity, speed up economic activities of the country, spread education and reach the benefit of governments development programmes to the doors, of common people. I know that to be a successful politician, people's support is a must. In democratic politics, people hold ultimate power and elect their representatives or reject them. So if I were a politician I would above all serve the people and use all my time and energy, knowledge and experience to improye their condition. I would never abuse my power and never wrongly use my position. A real patriotic and dedicated politician can make history, by bringing smiles to thousands of suffering faces. Politicians make history. If I were a politician, I would try to do something noble to .be a part of history. I do not like cheap popularity. I would. only do the right thing. I know that right decision, right work and right outcome would crown me With success. And what would be more right than doing welfare to people as a politician. 300+ Compositions/Essays written by the students

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

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reading for IELTS, reading practice for ielts, IELTS reading mock tests, tactics for IELTS reading, reading tests for IELTS IELTS READING TEST IELTS Academic Reading description The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose. IELTS Academic test - this includes three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers. They have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration. Paper format: Three reading passages with a variety of questions using a number of task types. Timing: 60 minutes No. of questions: 40 Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following; multiple choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. Sources: Texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers, and have been written for a non-specialist audience. All the topics are of general interest. They deal with issues which are interesting, recognisably appropriate and accessible to test takers entering undergraduate or postgraduate courses or seeking professional registration. The passages may be written in a variety of styles, for example narrative, descriptive or discursive/argumentative. At least one text contains detailed logical argument. Texts may contain non-verbal materials such as diagrams, graphs or illustrations. If texts contain technical terms a simple glossary is provided. Answering: Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark. IELTS GT Reading description The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes and purpose. IELTS General Training test - this includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment. Paper format: There are three sections. Section 1 may contain two or three short texts or several shorter texts. Section 2 comprises two texts. In Section 3, there is one long text. Timing: 60 minutes No. of questions: 40 Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, identifying information, identifying writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions. Sources: The first section, ‘social survival’, contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information, for example, notices, advertisements and timetables. The second section, ‘Workplace survival’, focuses on the workplace context, for example, job descriptions, contracts and staff development and training materials. The third section, ‘general reading’, involves reading more extended prose with a more complex structure. Here, the emphasis is on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts, in a general context relevant to the wide range of test takers involved, for example, newspapers, magazines and fictional and non-fictional book extracts. Answering: Test takers are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed for transfer. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark. Academic and GT Reading Comprehensive Lessons IELTS Academic/ GT Reading in detail A detailed look at the paper with links to related resources. Task type 1 – Multiple choice Task type and format: Test takers are required to choose the best answer from four alternatives (A, B, C or D), or the best two answers from five alternatives (A, B, C, D or E), or the best three answers from seven alternatives (A, B, C, D, E, F or G). Test takers write the letter of the answer they have chosen on the answer sheet. The questions may involve completing a sentence, where they are given the first part of a sentence and then choose the best way to complete it from the options, or could involve complete questions; with the test takers choosing the option which best answers them. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be located in the text before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. Task focus: Multiple choice tests a wide range of reading skills, including detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the text. No. of questions: Variable Task type 2 – Identifying information Task type and format: Test takers will be given a number of statements and asked: ‘Do the following statements agree with the information in the text?’ They are then required to write ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘not given’ in the boxes on their answer sheets. It is important to understand the difference between 'false' and 'not given'. 'False' means that the passage states the opposite of the statement in question; 'not given' means that the statement is neither confirmed nor contradicted by the information in the passage. Students need to understand that any knowledge they bring with them from outside the passage should not play a part when deciding on their answers. Task focus: Identifying information assesses the test takers’ ability to recognise particular points of information conveyed in the text. It can thus be used with more factual texts. No. of questions: Variable Task type 3 – Identifying writer’s views/claims Task type and format: Test takers will be given a number of statements and asked: ‘Do the following statements agree with the views/claims of the writer?’ They are required to write ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘not given’ in the boxes on their answer sheet. It is important to understand the difference between 'no' and 'not given'. 'No' means that the views or claims of the writer explicitly disagree with the statement, i.e. the writer somewhere expresses the view or makes a claim which is opposite to the one given in the question; 'not given' means that the view or claim is neither confirmed nor contradicted. Students need to understand that any knowledge they bring with them from outside the passage should not play a part when deciding on their answers. Task focus: This type of task assesses the test takers’ ability to recognise opinions or ideas, and so it is often used with discursive or argumentative texts. No. of questions: Variable Task type 4 – Matching information Task type and format : Test takers are required to locate specific information within the lettered paragraphs/sections of a text, and to write the letters of the correct paragraphs/sections in the boxes on their answer sheet. They may be asked to find: specific details, an example, a reason, a description, a comparison, a summary, an explanation. They will not necessarily need to find information in every paragraph/section of the text, but there may be more than one piece of information that test takers need to locate in a given paragraph/section. When this is the case, they will be told that they can use any letter more than once. This type of task can be used with any text as it tests a wide range of reading skills, from locating detail to recognising a summary or definition. Task focus: Matching information assesses the test takers’ ability to scan for specific information. Unlike task type 5, Matching headings, it is concerned with specific information rather than with the main idea. No. of questions: Variable Task type 5 – Matching headings Task type and format: Test takers are given a list of headings, usually identified with lower-case Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc,). A heading will refer to the main idea of the paragraph or section of the text. Test takers must match the heading to the correct paragraphs or sections, which are marked alphabetically. Test takers write the appropriate Roman numerals in the boxes on their answer sheets. There will always be more headings than there are paragraphs or sections, so that some headings will not be used. It is also possible that some paragraphs or sections may not be included in the task. One or more paragraphs or sections may already be matched with a heading as an example for test takers. This task type is used with texts that contain paragraphs or sections with clearly defined themes. Task focus: Matching headers tests the test takers’ ability to recognise the main idea or theme in the paragraphs or sections of a text, and to distinguish main ideas from supporting ones. No. of questions: Variable Task type 6 – Matching features Task type and format: Test takers are required to match a set of statements or pieces of information to a list of options. The options are a group of features from the text, and are identified by letters. Test takers may, for example, be required to match different research findings to a list of researchers, or characteristics to age groups, events to historical periods, etc. It is possible that some options will not be used, and that others may be used more than once. The instructions will inform test takers if options may be used more than once. Task focus: Matching features assesses the test takers’ ability to recognise relationships and connections between facts in the text and their ability to recognise opinions and theories. It may be used both with factual information, as well as opinion-based discursive texts. Test takers need to be able to skim and scan the text in order to locate the required information and to read for detail. No. of questions: Variable Task type 7 – Matching sentence endings Task type and format: Test takers are given the first half of a sentence based on the text and asked to choose the best way to complete it from a list of possible options. They will have more options to choose from than there are questions. Test takers must write the letter they have chosen on the answer sheet. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. Task focus: Matching sentence endings assesses the test takers’ ability to understand the main ideas within a sentence. No. of questions: Variable Task type 8 – Sentence completion Task type and format: Test takers complete sentences in a given number of words taken from the text. They must write their answers on the answer sheet. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the passage: that is, the answer to the first question in this group will be found before the answer to the second question, and so on. This task type may be used with any type of text. Task focus: Matching sentence endings assesses the test takers’ ability to locate detail/specific information. No. of questions: Variable Task type 9 – Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion Task type and format: Test takers are given a summary of a section of the text, and are required to complete it with information drawn from the text. The summary will usually be of only one part of the passage rather than the whole. The given information may be in the form of: several connected sentences of text (referred to as a summary), several notes (referred to as notes), a table with some of its cells empty or partially empty (referred to as a table), a series of boxes or steps linked by arrows to show a sequence of events, with some of the boxes or steps empty or partially empty (referred to as a flow-chart). The answers will not necessarily occur in the same order as in the text. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text. There are two variations of this task type. Test takers may be asked either to select words from the text or to select from a list of answers. Where words have to be selected from the passage, the instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Where a list of answers is provided, they most frequently consist of a single word. Because this task type often relates to precise factual information, it is often used with descriptive texts. Task focus: Summarising assesses the test takers’ ability to understand details and/or the main ideas of a section of text. In the variations involving a summary or notes, test takers need to be aware of the type of word(s) that will fit into a given gap (for example, whether a noun is needed, or a verb, etc.). No. of questions: Variable Task type 10 – Diagram label completion Task type and format: Test takers are required to complete labels on a diagram, which relates to a description contained in the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The answers do not necessarily occur in order in the passage. However, they will usually come from one section rather than the entire text. The diagram may be of some type of machine, or of parts of a building or of any other element that can be represented pictorially. This task type is often used with texts describing processes or with descriptive texts. Task focus: Diagram label completion assesses the test takers’ ability to understand a detailed description, and to relate it to information presented in the form of a diagram. No. of questions: Variable Task type 11 – Short-answer questions Task type and format: Test takers answer questions, which usually relate to factual information about details in the text. This is most likely to be used with a text that contains a lot of factual information and detail. Test takers must write their answers in words or numbers on the answer sheet. Test takers must write their answers using words from the text. The instructions will make it clear how many words/numbers test takers should use in their answers, e.g. ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage’, ‘ONE WORD ONLY’ or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’. If test takers write more than the number of words asked for, they will lose the mark. Numbers can be written using figures or words. Contracted words are not tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text. Task focus: Short answer questions assess the test takers’ ability to locate and understand precise information in the text. No. of questions: Variable IELTS Academic Reading – how it's marked The Academic Reading test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analysed by Cambridge Assessment English. Band score conversion A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Academic Reading test, which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands. 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This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

Vocabulary for IELTS Core Differences between Formal and Informal Writing Informal writing is quite common in speaking whereas formal writing is common in writing. Formal writing is objective whereas informal writing is subjective Formal writing is for impersonal use whereas informal writing is personal use. Informal writing encourages the use of slangs while formal writing does not encourage at all. The voice of formal writing is passive while that of informal writing is active The personal pronoun of formal writing is the third person whereas informal writing is the first and second person. The language used in formal writing is formulaic whereas in informal writing is direct. The tone used in formal writing is official and professional whereas in informal writing is personal and friendly. Informal writing encourages used of interjections while formal writing does not encourage interjections. The sentences used in formal writing are long and complex whereas in informal writing are short and simple. Formal writing is often more common in writing whereas; informal writing is more common in speaking than the writing. Formal writing is objective on the other hand; informal writing is subjective. Formal writing is for impersonal use. Conversely, informal writing is for personal use only. Formal writing uses vocabulary which is specific to the discipline, on the flip side, informal writing uses unspecific vocabulary about the subject. Formal writing avoids slang language, colloquialisms (common language in spoken English), but the informal writing is full of these two characteristics. Informal: May use colloquial words/expressions (kids, guy, awesome, a lot, etc.). Formal vs. Informal Words/Phrases Informal -----------------------Formal A bit ----------------A little A lot of ----------------Numerous Afraid ----------------Fearful Again & again ----------------Repeatedly Also ----------------In addition, additionally Anyway ----------------Nevertheless Ask ----------------Enquire Ask for ----------------Request Ask out ----------------Invite At first ----------------Initially At once ----------------Immediately Avoid ----------------Evade Away ----------------Absent Bad ----------------Negative Beat up ----------------Assault Better ----------------Improved Big/Large ----------------Enormous Block ----------------Undermine Blow up ----------------Explode Book ----------------Reserve Boss ----------------Employer Brave ----------------Courageous Break down ----------------Fail/Collapse Break off ----------------Suspend/adjourn Break out ----------------Erupt Bright/smart ----------------Intelligent Bring in ----------------Introduce Build ----------------Construct But ----------------However Buy ----------------Purchase By ----------------By means of Call off ----------------Cancel Call on ----------------Visit Can ----------------Is capable of Catch up ----------------Understand Chance ----------------Opportunity Cheap ----------------Inexpensive Check ----------------Verify Childish ----------------Immature Childish ----------------Infantile Choose ----------------Select Clear ----------------Transparent Climb ----------------Ascend Clothes ----------------Garment Come after ----------------Follow Come in ----------------Enter Come up to ----------------Reach/attain Complex ----------------Convoluted Dad ----------------Father Danger ----------------Peril Dare ----------------Challenge Deal with ----------------Handle Deal with ----------------Manage Death ----------------Demise Describe ----------------Depict Dim ----------------Indistinct Dirty/ polluted ----------------Contaminated Drop out of ----------------Withdraw (from) Eager ----------------Avid Ease ----------------Facilitate Empty ----------------Vacant End ----------------Terminate End ----------------Terminate/ Finish Enjoyment ----------------Gratification Enough ----------------Sufficient Expect ----------------Anticipate Explain ----------------Disclose Fall out ----------------Quarrel Fight ----------------Combat Find out ----------------Learn/Discover Fork out ----------------Pay (money) Free ----------------Liberate Free ----------------Release Friendly ----------------Amiable Funny ----------------Humorous, amusing Get ----------------Obtain Get ----------------Receive Get away ----------------Elude Get by ----------------Survive Get out ----------------Escape Give ----------------Donate Give ----------------Provide Give out ----------------Distribute Give up ----------------Quit Go ----------------Depart Go after ----------------Pursue Go against ----------------Oppose Go ahead ----------------Proceed Go away ----------------Leave/ depart Go before ----------------Precede Go down ----------------Decrease Go on ----------------Continue Go out of ----------------Exit Go through ----------------Examine Go up ----------------Increase Good ----------------Positive Good for ----------------Beneficial Good looking ----------------Attractive Happy ----------------Pleased Help ----------------Aid/ Assist Help ----------------Assist Informal -----------------------Formal Informal -----------------------Formal Here ----------------Present Hit out at ----------------Criticise Hopeless ----------------Futile Hungry ----------------Famished Hurry ----------------Haste, hasten Hurt ----------------Damage, harm Idea ----------------Notion Imagine ----------------Envisage In charge of ----------------Responsible In the end ----------------Finally Iron out ----------------Solve/overcome (a problem/difficulty) Job ----------------Occupation Keep ----------------Preserve Kidding ----------------Jesting Kids ----------------Children Lack ----------------Deficiency Laid back ----------------Relaxed Lead to ----------------Cause Leave out ----------------Omit Let ----------------Allow Let ----------------Permit Link up ----------------Connect Live ----------------Reside Lively ----------------Energetic Look at ----------------Regard Look for ----------------Seek Look into ----------------Investigate Look like ----------------Resemble Look up to ----------------Respect Lucky ----------------Fortunate Mad ----------------Insane Mainly ----------------Principally Make out ----------------Discern Make up ----------------Fabricate Make up ----------------Invent Marvelous ----------------Exceptional Maybe ----------------Perhaps Mend ----------------Repair Naked ----------------Nude Need ----------------Request Need ----------------Require Next/later ----------------Subsequently Okay, ok ----------------Acceptable Old ----------------Elderly Older ----------------Senior Over ----------------At an end Pay back ----------------Repay Pick up ----------------Collect Pin down ----------------Determine Point out ----------------Indicate Put in ----------------Insert Put off ----------------Postpone Put up with ----------------Tolerate Put/ set down ----------------Deposit Rack up ----------------Accumulate Really big ----------------Considerable Refer to ----------------Consult Remove ----------------Eliminate Rich ----------------Wealthy Right ----------------Correct Round ----------------Circular Say ----------------Express Say no ----------------Reject Say sorry ----------------Apologise See ----------------Observe See ----------------Perceive Seem ----------------Appear Set out ----------------Display Settle for ----------------Choose Show ----------------Demonstrate Sick ----------------Ill Sight ----------------Vision Small ----------------Diminutive So ----------------Therefore Speed up ----------------Accelerate Start/ Begin ----------------Commence Stop ----------------Cease Stubborn ----------------Obstinate Sweat ----------------Perspiration Take out ----------------Remove Talk about ----------------Discuss/consider Talk into ----------------Persuade Tell ----------------Inform Test ----------------Experiment Thanks ----------------Gratitude Think about ----------------Consider Think of ----------------Conceive Throw away ----------------Discard Throw out ----------------Eject Tired ----------------Exhausted/ Fatigued Tough ----------------Difficult Try ----------------Endeavour Try out ----------------Test Use ----------------Utilize Use/Eat ----------------Consume Wait for ----------------Await Want/ hope ----------------Desire Whole ----------------Entire/Complete Wood ----------------Timber Worse ----------------Inferior Wrong ----------------Incorrect Young ----------------Youthful

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

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Advanced Sentence Structures for Better Writing How to write better English Writing assessment criteria Your Writing is basically assessed based on four criteria: Task Achievement (TA) = how well you answer the question. ... Coherence and Cohesion (CC) = how well is your text structured. ... Lexical Resource (LR) = how good is your vocabulary. ... Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) = how good is your grammar. Task Response In this criterion, the type of response that you write for the essay type question is determined. It assesses the main idea of your essay and the way you develop it with relative examples. To score better: pay attention to ALL issues in the essay question write about the issues rather than just the general topic answer the essay question with relevant main points plan your supporting points so they don’t go off the topic write required number of words Coherence & Cohesion This writing criterion determines the proper use of linking words, paragraphing skills and use of cohesive devices (for example, connectors, conjunctions) is determined. Also, the number of paragraphs is taken into consideration. Dividing your essay into more or fewer paragraphs might lower your score. To score better: have either four or five paragraphs but not more and not less this means you should have two or three body paragraphs only have just one central topic in each body paragraph organise your ideas logically use a range of linking words avoid errors in linking words Lexical Resource Under this criterion, the use of a sufficient range of vocabulary, proper spellings, correct implementation of collocations, and word formation are taken care of while scoring. You must avoid using wrong words and informal language. To score better: pay attention to collocations paraphrase carefully to avoid errors use a range of words appropriate for the topic spell words correctly avoid making errors avoid using informal language Grammatical Range & Accuracy To score this criterion, things taken into consideration include sentence structures, proper use of tenses, putting right punctuations, use of simple as well as complex statements with clear ideas, and control over Grammar. To score better: use a wide range of grammatical structures pay attention to word order in your sentences use a range of sentence structures use the correct punctuation avoid errors in grammar

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Dialogue writing for SSC examination, Dialogue writing for HSC examination, Dialogue Writing, Dialoues, Important Dialogues Dialogue Writing A Dialogue literally means "talk between two people". Dialogue-writing should introduce students to the colloquial way of talking English, and train him to express his thoughts in easy and natural constructions. The spoken English of the Bangladeshi school-boy is too often rather stilted and bookish, owing to the fact that he has not much chance of talking with English people; and anything that will help him to acquire naturalness and ease in speaking in English is of value. Points to remember To write a dialogue successfully, calls for a little dramatic power; for the writer has not only to see both sides of a question, but has also to put himself, so to speak, inside two imaginary persons so as to make them express their opposite opinions naturally and in keeping with their characters. He has in turn to be each one, and see the point of view of each on the question. A written dialogue should be so composed that it appears to be spontaneous or impromptu. The reader of it should not feel that it is premeditated, stilted and dull. At the same time, careful preparation is necessary for writing a dialogue, though this must not appear. The writer must have the art to conceal his art. It is always advisable to make a plan or outline of the dialogue before beginning to write; otherwise, the dialogue may be rambling and pointless. How to Write Dialogue 1. Carefully think over the subject given, and jot down briefly the arguments or opinions about it which might reasonably be expressed by the imaginary persons who are supposed to be talking. 2. Arrange these ideas in some logical order, so that one will arise naturally from another in the course of the conversation. (It is well to write down these points in the form of an outline, or numbered heads, as a guide to follow in writing the dialogue.) 3. Try to imagine what would be the way in which each character in the dialogue would express his views. To do this, you must have in your mind a clear idea of the imaginary persons taking part in the conversation, so as to make them speak in character. 4. Keep in mind that your dialogue, when completed, should read like a real, spontaneous conversation. So try to make your imaginary characters talk in an easy, familiar and natural manner. Avoid stilted and bookish phrases. Try to remember how real people talk in friendly conversation, and reproduce that conversational style as well as you can. Things to be Careful about (a) Don't let any of your characters monopolize the conversation, as if he were giving a public lecture. Give all a chance, and keep the ball rolling. Let the conversation be brisk and rapid. (b) In real conversation, one person sometimes interrupts the other, or breaks in on what he is saying. A sparing use of such interruptions in written dialogue is quite permissible, and adds to its naturalness. For example :- A -- "I am perfectly certain he would never do such thing. Why, only the other day he told me --" B -- "I don't care what he told you ! I know for a fact that he did it." (c) In real conversation, a speaker often answers a question by asking another; or sometimes, seeing what is coming, he answers a question before it is asked. You may enliven your dialogue by making your characters do the same now and then. For example :- (i) A -- "What will you do if he does not answer your letter?" B -- "Well, what would you do?" (ii) D -- "I heard something about you the other day, John." J -- "I know ! You are going to ask me why I was absent from office last Monday. We]], I will tell you--etc." (d) In real conversation, people often use exclamations, surprise (e.g., "My word !" "Good heavens !" "You don't say so !" "Well" etc.); irritation (e.g., "Bother V "O dear !" "Confound it'."); pleasure ("How nice !" "Splendid !")-and so on. Such interjections may be introduced from time to time, sparingly; but the use of them should not be overdone. (Note.-Slang and profane words should be avoided). 2. The dialogue should begin in an interesting way, so that the reader's attention may be arrested from the very first. And the conversation should lead up to some definite conclusion. It should not end abruptly and in the air, so to speak. Special attention should be paid to the opening sentences and the conclusion. Most Important Dialogues for Examination A dialogue about the bad effect of smoking A Dialogue about the preparation for the SSC Examination A Dialogue / Conversation between a doctor and a patient A dialogue about the problem of load-shedding Dialogue between two students about their hobbies A dialogue about how to learn English well A dialogue between a master and a pupil on public speaking A dialogue between a librarian and a student on borrowing books A dialogue between two friends regarding Internet Dialogue between father and son on the choice of career A Dialogue Between Two Friends on Food Adulteration A dialogue between A tourist and a native about some direction A dialogue between Sujan and Ashik about importance of English A dialogue between Sujan and Ashik about importance of English Dialogue about the advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life A dialogue between the two friends about the causes of failure in English A dialogue between two friends on visiting a place of historical interest A Dialogue between you and your headmaster about a transfer certificate. A dialogue between two friends about the importance of reading newspaper Dialogue between two friends about the importance of tree plantation Dialogue about how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh A dialogue between two friends about importance of games and sports A dialogue between two friends about an exciting cricket match A dialogue between two friends about merits and demerits of mobile phone A dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of online class Dialogue between you and your headmaster asking for three days’ leave A dialogue between two friends on frequent road accidents in our country A dialogue between two friends about how to do well in the examination. A Dialogue between two friends on how to make good result in examination A dialogue between you and the manager of a bank about opening a bank account A dialogue between two friends about merits and demerits of mobile phone A dialogue between Harun and the Headmaster of my school about a seat in the school hostel Dialogue between two students about the last prize-giving ceremony in their school A dialogue between a bookish student and an athletic student on the comparative merits of mental and physical culture. A Dialogue between two friends on how to spend spare time after SSC / HSC A dialogue between two friends about the importance of good health / how to keep in good health / importan ce of physical exercise. © Copyright

Universtiy Admission Test English For University Admission Tests Dhaka University A Unit/Ka Unit B Unit / Kha Unit C Unit / Ga Unit Private Universities in Bangladesh 1. Brac University Bangladesh www.bracuniversity.ac.bd 2. East West University Bangladesh www.ewubd.edu 3. Independent University bangladesh www.iub.edu.bd 4. North South University Bangladesh www.northsouth.edu 5. American International University Bangladesh www.aiub.edu 6. University of Asia Pacific Bangladesh www.uap-bd.edu 7. Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology www.aust.edu 8. Eastern University Bangladesh www.eastenruni.edu.bd 9. University of Liberal Arts www.ulab.edu.bd 10. State University of Bangladesh www.sub.edu.bd 11. United International University www.uiu.ac.bd 12. Daffodil University www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd 13. World University of Bangladesh www.wub.edu.bd 14. Dhaka International university www.diu-edu.net 15. European University of bangladesh www.eub.edu.bd 16. Asha University Bangladesh www.asaub.edu.bd 17. Stamford University Bangladesh www.stamforduniversity.edu.bd 18. Central Women’s University www.cwu.edu.bd

preparation for sat examination, english for sat examination, english test for sat examination SAT Introduction Idea Builders Reading writing Vocabulary Grammar What is the SAT? Many colleges require scores from the SAT or ACT tests as a part of the admissions process. Your SAT score is a key component of your college applications. SAT Basics SAT Length3 hours (plus 50 minutes if taking optional Essay) SAT Sections Math Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Essay (optional) SAT Cost$46 ($60 if taking SAT with Essay) Highest SAT Score1600 Average SAT Score1060 About the SAT The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important SAT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school. Overall, the higher you score on the SAT and/or ACT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you. When should I take the SAT? Most high school students take the SAT, the ACT, or both during the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. It's important to leave time to re-take the test if you need to raise your score before you apply to college. The SAT exam is offered nationally every year in August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. View all upcoming SAT test dates. What is on the SAT? There are two SAT sections: Math Evidence-Based Reading and Writing The SAT also includes an optional Essay section. SAT Essay scores are reported separately from overall test scores. Some colleges may require that you complete the SAT Essay. You can confirm each college's admissions policies on the school website or on our school profiles. How long is the SAT? The SAT is 3 hours long. If you choose to take the SAT with Essay, the test will be 3 hours and 50 minutes. How is the SAT scored? Each section of the SAT is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale. Your total SAT score is the sum of your section scores. The highest possible SAT score is 1600. If you take the Essay, you will receive a separate score. Should I take the SAT or the ACT? Most colleges and universities will accept scores from either the SAT or ACT, and do not favor one test over the other. That said, college-bound students are increasingly taking both the SAT and ACT. Changes made to the SAT in 2016 have made it easier than ever to prep for both tests concurrently—and earn competitive scores on both! The best way to decide if taking the SAT, ACT, or both tests is right for you is to take a timed full-length practice test of each type. Since the content and style of the SAT and ACT are very similar, factors like how you handle time pressure and what types of questions you find most challenging can help you determine which test is a better fit. Try our QUIZ: SAT, ACT, or Both? to learn more. How do I register for the SAT? SAT registration deadlines fall approximately five weeks before each test date. Register online on the College Board website. The College Board may require SAT registration by mail under special circumstances. How can I prep for the SAT? We can help. We have SAT prep solutions for every student and every budget. Source: https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-information Digital SAT Content Alignment: Overview The digital SAT Suite uses multistage adaptive testing (MST). Relying on MST means the digital SAT Suite fairly and accurately measures the same things with a shorter, more highly secure test while preserving test reliability. Each assessment in the digital SAT Suite has two sections: the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. In every assessment in the SAT Suite, including the SAT, students have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section. Each Reading and Writing module lasts 32 minutes, while each Math module lasts 35 minutes. When students complete the Reading and Writing section, they are moved to the Math section after a 10-minute break between the sections. Total testing time for the digital SAT Suite is 2 hours and 14 minutes for each assessment (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9). Testing Modules Both the Reading and Writing and the Math sections are divided into two equal-length and separately timed stages, each composed of a module of questions. Students can move backward and forward among questions in each module before time runs out. When time runs out on the first module of each section, the test delivery platform moves students to the second module. The first module contains a broad mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Based on how students perform on the first module, the second module of questions will either be more difficult or less difficult. Reading and Writing Section Question Distribution Questions on the Reading and Writing section represent one of four content domains, shown in the table below. Questions that test similar skills and knowledge are grouped together and arranged from easiest to hardest. Content DomainSkill/Knowledge Testing PointsOperational Question Distribution Craft and Structure Words in Context Text Structure and Purpose Cross-Text Connections 13–15 questions ~28%Information and Ideas Central Ideas and Details Command of Evidence (Textual, Quantitative) Inferences 12–14 questions ~26%Standard English Conventions Boundaries Form, Structure, and Sense 11–15 questions ~26%Expression of Ideas Rhetorical Synthesis Transitions 8–12 questions ~20% The first two domains—Craft and Structure and Information and Ideas—primarily address reading-related skills and knowledge, while the second two domains—Standard English Conventions and Expression of Ideas—primarily address writing-related skills and knowledge. Content Domains for SAT For Reading and Writing 1. Information and Ideas 1.1 Central Ideas and Details 1.2 Inferences 1.3 Command of Evidence (Textual and Quantitative) 2. Craft and Structure 2.1 Words in Context 2.2 Text Structure and Purpose 2.3 Cross-Text Connections 3. Expression of Ideas 3.1 Rhetorical Synthesis 3.2 Transitions 4. Standard English Conventions 4.1 Boundaries 4.2 Form, Structure, and Sense SAT- Exam day Preparation Tips from-https://satsuite.collegeboard.org What to Expect on Test Day Before test day, make sure you're familiar with these procedures... Fakhruddin Babar Nov 4, 2023 11 min read Essential Words for SAT Essential Words for SAT A abase (v.) to humiliate, degrade (After being overthrown and abased, the deposed leader offered to bow down to... Fakhruddin Babar Oct 22, 2020 79 min read

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I’m from Magura - Shyam - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Humans can neither change the sun's radiation - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today I know you will wonder if I say the best thing that ever happened to me - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today I was a custom-house officer - One dark December afternoon, a letter, but of a different nature, arrived- Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today In the next class Ms Choudhury tells her students the story of Lipi - Lipi, a 14-year old girl, had been in class 9 - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today India is our closet neighbour - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Is there anybody here who has ever crossed a river by a boat?” - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Lake Baikal - Lake Baikal is the deepest and one of the biggest and lakes of the world - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary - Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day at work. - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today London Olympics - The London Games gave us Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Long ago, a young man found life in the family in his village full of problems -Ruplal- Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Mainul Islam - Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Maldives - The Republic of Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Man can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today May Day - International Workers Day - May 1- Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Meherjan lives in a slum - The Greed of the Mighty Rivers - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Michael Madhusudan Dutt - Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a celebrated Bengali poet and dramatist - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Toda Mother Teresa - Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Mr. Moti by Rahad Abir - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Nepal is one of the most charming countries in Asia - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today O Me ! O Life ! - Seen Comprehension / Poem - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Once upon a time in Venice - The Merchant of Venice -Antonio had a close friend named Bassanio- Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Paharpur - Paharpur is an important archaeological site situated in a village named ‘Paharpur’ in Naogaon -Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Partha Pratim Majumder - The pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin-Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Pastimes - Traditional childhood pastimes- Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Pohela Boishakh - First day of Bangla new year - Pahela Boishakh - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Pritilata Waddedar - Pritilata Waddedar was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911 - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Shat Gambuj Mosque - Heritage - Khan Jahan Ali- Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English fo Sohan lives in a village in the south-west part of Bangladesh - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Sri Lanka - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Steven Paul Jobs - Steve Jobs was the co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Apple- Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today The class comes up with different problems- Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today The Internet - The Internet technology has helped developed number of web sites -The advantages of the Internet technol-Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today The Statue of Liberty - Liberty Enlightening the World- Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today The Story of an Hour - Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Today there are many jobs where you need English - English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for What is Loneliness? - Loneliness is a universal emotion - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today What type of job do you want - Have you ever thought of a very delicate career? - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Zahir Raihan - Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film makers in Bangladesh - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Zainul Abedin - The pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art - Seen Comprehension - Multiple Choice & Short Question for SSC English First Paper - English for Today Ad Ad Ad Ad

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SSC -2023 Reduced Syllabus SSC Examinaiton-2022 Syllabus, Suggestions and Model Questions on reduced syllabus English 1st Paper Model Question Revised Syllabus for SSC- 2022 To get most important model questions for SSC-2022 click on the following link English 1st Paper Model Questions SSC Examination-2022 English First Paper Suggestion Seen Passage 21st February is a memorable day 21st February has been observed 26 March, our independence day Countries of the world rely Human can neither change May Day or International Workers Day Meherjan lives in a slum on the Mother Teresa Partha Pratim Majumder Steven Paul Jobs Today there are many jobs where you need English Zainul Abedin Pahela Boishakh Paragraph A Book Fair /A Book Fair you have visited recently.1DB-2019 & 2015; SB, DB, BB-2010; BB-2009; CB-2005; Ctg B-2004] A Day Labourer A Railway Station A Rainy Day A rainy season A School Library [CtgB-2019] A School Magazine A Street Accident A Street Hawker A Tea Stall [SB-2019; DB-2015] A Winter Morning [BB-2019 & 2003; DjB-2015; CB-2014; DjB-2014; DB, SB-2009] Climate Change Deforestation [All boards-2018] Early Rising Environment Pollution (air,water)/DB-2019; SB-2016, DB-2019, CB-2016; RB-2016] [DB-2016] Food Adulteration Global Warming Information Technology Load-shedding CtgB-2016; 2002; 2013-2011; BB-2011, 2003; BB-2010; 2008, 2003, 2001; CB, JB, SB-2007; JB-2003 May Day Mobile Phone Our National Flag Price Hike The Life of a Farmer Traffic Jam[JB-2015] Tree Plantation [JB-2019 & 2014; DjB-2016; BB-2016; CtgB-2015; RB-2009,2004; DB2008] Visit to a place of historical interest Your School Library". [CB-2019 & 2015; R13-2014, 2010; .1B-2009; CtgB-2009; SB‑2008] Most Important E-mails A historical place that you have visited/picnic a picnic you have enjoyed.[DB-2019; CB-2010 & 2006; DjB- 2012; SB- 2012; BB-2008; CtgB-2004; CtgB-2004] a street accident about your progress of studies. [CtgB-2019; CB-2015] advising him not to adopt unfair means in the examination. [DB-2003, 2002; BB-2003] advising him not to mix with bad company and be sincere to his study. advising him/her to give up smoking. SB-2015 aim in life. [SB-2014] annual prize giving ceremony of your school. DB-2016; DB-2013; RB-2010; BB-2003; CB-2001; RB-2001] Bangladesh and her people. [CB-2017; SB-2017,2008; BB-2015; DB-2007] benefits of reading newspaper. [CtgB-2016 2013.BB-2013, 2009] co-curricular activities of your school. [DB-2017, 2008] [RB-2019] BB-2017] condolence at her/his father's or Mother’s death. [BB-2012, 2007; CB-2003] congratulating him/her on his/her brilliant success in the exam. CtgB-2015; DjB-2013; RB-2012; CtgB-2010,2007; SB-2009; BB-2011, 2004; RB-2003, 2008, 2012; CB- 2008, 2012] annual sports day of your school. experience during the summer vacation. foods and the food-habits of the people of Bangladesh. (DB-2009; RB-2007; SB-2006; CB-2005] how to improve in English. [DB-2015; .113-2009; SB-2007] importance of physical exercise. [SB-2019; DB-2017; CB-20091 importance of reading newspaper. inviting him to attend the party of your birthday. [DB-2005;113-2012; SB-2003] inviting him/her to join the marriage ceremony of your sister. [CtgB-2014] inviting to join a picnic. [RB-2013; JB-2010] journey that you made. [All Boards-2018] plan after the SSC examination. [CB 2019. 2016, 2014; DjB-2019 & 2009; DB-2019, 2011 & 2006; BB-2019, 2010 & 2006; SB-2016 & 2011, DB-2014 & 2011; RB-2011; CtgB-2008] preparation for the ensuing SSC Examination. [DB-2016, 2011] requesting him/her for staying a few days with you during the summer vacation. [BB-2016) thanking him for the birthday gift. IBB-2017,2014; BB -2017; BB-2010; CB-2002, 2001; CtgB-2001] thanking him for the hospitality shown to you by him and Other members of his family. [BB-2013; CB, CtgB-2011; S13-2010; RB-2009; DB-2006; BB-2002] Most Important Dialogues advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life. DB-2019; DB-2016] aim in life. ID1B-2017] [CB-2014] annual prize giving ceremony of your school. /BB-2019] bad effects of copying in the exam. [BB-2015] bad effects of deforestation. bad effects of smoking. [RB-2017; BB-2016] benefits of early rising. [All Boards-2018; CtgB-2009] borrowing a book from a library. BB-2016 causes and remedies of road accident/ the road accidents and how to prevent it. ID1B-20191 computer club in your school. [CtgB-2015] English language. [1B-2017; BB-2009; CB-2008; SB-2019] Environment pollution. good effects of morning walk [DB-2015] health problems, between you and a doctor BB-2017; CtgR-2008; RB-2008; JB-20071 how to eradicate illiteracy from our country. [CB-2017,2007; BB-2015, 4B-2014.8-2009, SB-2008, CtgB-2007] importance of education in the development of a nation [DB-2017] importance of games and sports in our life. DB-2019) importance of learning computer. DB-2019 & 2016] importance of physical exercise DB-20/9, CB-2015] importance of reading newspaper. [CtgB-2019; CB-2016; RB-2016] importance/necessity of tree plantation. [CtgB-2017; BB-2007 Merits and demerits of mobile phone/Facebook/internet [SB-2017; SB-2015] preparation for the SSC Examination. [CtgB-2016; RB-2015] proper use of time and its benefits. SSC Examination-2022 English Second Paper Suggestion CV with Cover Letter CV with a cover letter for the post of a Computer Operator in a company. [CB-2019; RB-2019; DB-2015; BB-2015] CV with a cover letter for the post assistant teachers/teachers/English teachers. [JB-2019; CtgB-2019 & 2015; CB-2017; DjB-2015; RE-2015; SB-2015] CV with a cover letter for the post for the position of a salesman/junior sales officer in a manufacturing company. [SB-2019; BB-2019; RB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post of a Medical Representative in a Square Medicine Company. Your CV should not exceed on page. [DjB-2019; BB-2017; CtgB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post of a computer programmer in a renowned company named "Daffodil Computers". Your CV shouldn't exceed on page. (DB-2019; SB-2017] CV with a cover letter for the post of Accounts Officer will be appointed in the Prime Bank. [All Boards-2018; CB -2015; JB-2015] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of "A Receptionist" in Medical Centre Hospital, Chattogram. /DB-20/7] CV with a cover letter to the HR Manager for the post for the post of a junior officer' in ABC Bank. MB-2017; SB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of a Librarian in a renowned college. [D18-2017 & 2016] CV with a cover letter for the post for the position of an IT Officer position in a mobile company. [JB-2017] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of an English news caster in a renowned Satellite TV Channel. Your CV should not exceed on page. (CtgB-2017] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of an " Office Assistant" of Berger Company Ltd. [DB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post of a Cashier to the GM, Pubali Bank, Dhaka. [CB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of Public Relation Officer in an Insurance Company in The Daily Star. SB-2016] CV with a cover letter. for that post for the post of "Lecturer in English" of Bangladesh Cadet Colleges. You want to apply for the post. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post for a news reporter in the Daily Star. CV with cover letter for the post for the post of Probationary Officer in a reputed bank. CV for the post for the position of Marketing Manager in a renowned mobile phone company. CV/Resume with a cover letter for the post of a journalist in a reputed news agency. Writing Formal Letter Debating Club in your school compound. [CB-2019;113-2019; RB-2017& 2008; B13-2017; CtgB-2016] enhancing library facilities. [CtgB-2017] extra lessons after your regular class. [DJ-B-2019] for a seat in the school hostel. for a testimonial. [RB-2015; DB 2009 & 2001; SB-2008; BB-2007; SB-2005 & 2003] for morning school full free studentship. KtgB-2015; BB-2004] help from the poor fund. [CB-2016 & 2015; RB-2004; 1)13-2003 & 2001; JB-2003, 2001; 513-2001] increasing common room facilities. [JB-2017; SB-2017& 2007; Dj13 2015; BB-2015 &2009;] permission to go on a study tour. [813-2019 & 2015; BB-2019; DjB-2016, RB-2016, DB-20151 relief and medical aid for the flood ( affected people of your area. [DB-2019; SB-2016] setting up a canteen in your school campus. [All Boards-2018; DB-2016, JB-2016, BB-20I6] setting up a common room in your school. setting up a computer club. [CtgB-2019; DB-2017; CB-2017; JB-2015; DjB-2009; JB-2009] setting up a multimedia classroom/ providing multimedia facilities in the classroom. setting up an English language club. to sink at least three tubewells in your village. transfer certificate. [RB-2019]

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JSC English- First Paper & Second Paper ENGLISH FOR JSC EXAMINATION JSC Model Tests SENTENCE STRUCTURES JSC English 1st Paper Board Questions JSC English 2nd Paper Board Questions JSC English Board Questions Solution Marks Distribution of English for JSC Total marks 100 Section A: Seen part (20) Test items Marks Distribution Source 1. Multiple Choice Question 1×7=7 Seen 2. Gap filling (without clues) 5 Seen 3. Short question 2×4=8 Seen Section B: Unseen part (25) 4. Information Transfer 1×5=5 Unseen 5. True/False 1×5=5 Unseen 6. Fill in the gaps with clues 1×5=5 Unseen 7. Gap filling with clues 0.5×10=5 Unseen 8. Matching sentences 1×5=5 Unseen Section C: Grammar (25) 9. Speech/Narration 5 10. Use of Articles 5 11. Punctuation 5 12. Changing sentences 1×5=5 (Voice, Sentences, Interrogative, Affirmative, Negative, Exclamatory) 13. Prefix and Suffix 5 Section D: Writing (30) 14. Dialogue writing 10 15. Paragraph writing 10 16. Formal/ Informal Email 10 Grammar and composition based paper 2 Grammar items: Degree of comparison, gerund and participle, modals, linking words, summary writing, completing story English Q. No-1A MULTIIPLE CHOICE QUESTION Q. No-2 SHORT ANSWER Q. No-3 WTIHOUT CLUES Q. No-4 INFORMATION TRANSFER Q. No-5 SUMMARY WRITING Q. No-6 TABLE Q. No-7 REARRANGING Q. No-8 PARGRAPH Q. No-9 COMPLEING STORY Q. No-10 GRAPH,CHART Q. No-11 EMAIL Q. No-12 DIALOGUE Q. No-1 WITH CLUES ARTICLE, PREPOSTION & PARTS OF SPEECH Q. No-2 WITHOUT ARTICLE, PREPOSTION & PARTS OF SPEECH Q. No-3 TABLE Q. No-4 RIGHT FORMS OF VERB Q. No-5 NARRATION Q. No-6 TRANSFORMATION Q. No-7 SENTENCE COMPLETION Q. No-8 PREFIX AND SUFFIX Q. No-9 TAG QUESTION Q. No-10 CONNECTOR Q. No-11 PUNCTUATION Q. No-12 CV WITH COVER LETTER Q. No-13 APLLICATION Q. No-14 PARAGRAPH Q. No-15 COMPOSITION JSC EXAMINATION-2023 English Suggestion Part A: Seen Passage (20 Marks) 1. Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt.*** 2. The ethnic people in Bangladesh hold a very important place in the culture of the country.*** 3. Bangladesh cuisine is rich and varied with the use of many spices.*** 4. Shamima's misery started the day she was married.*** 5. At the farthest corner of Bangladesh there is a village called Tarapur.*** 6. Thousands of years ago, the first pearl was probably discovered while human beings were searching for good at the seashore.** 7. River gypsies are an ethnic group of people in Bangladesh.*** 8. River gypsies in Bangladesh are having various problems.*** 9. Once upon a time, a dove and a bat were very good friends.** 10. Zara lives with her parents in London.** 11. Human beings conquered the distance on earth by discovering wheels.** 12. Communication of ideas is at the centre of civilization. 13. There is a small village called Bhabanipur in Jhenaidah.*** 14. Shamima started to tell us her story.** 15. The Tha Kha floating market is more traditional with a few tourist visiting than other floating markets.** 16. Health is the condition of our body and mind.* 17. The word hygiene means the practice of keeping ourselves clean.* 18. Rumi Akter, 13, is in class 8 at Prime School in Chattogram.* 19.The Historic 7th March speech*** 20.Bangabandhu and language movement*** Part B: Unseen Passage (25 Marks) 1. John Keats was not only a deeply thoughtful poet but also the most studious and inspired artist among the romantics of the 19th century. 2. Mother Teresa, the servant of humanity, was born on August 26, 1910, in Macedonia. 3. The greatest dramatist of English literature named Shakespeare was born and died on the same date. 4. Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was an officer in the Bangladesh Army during the 1971 Liberation War. 5. Ravindranath Tagore was one of the greatest poets of Bangla literature. 6. Jibanananda Das was born in a small town of Barishal in 1899. 7. Begum Rokeya was born in 1880 at Pairabond, a village in the district of Rangpur. 8. Zainul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914. 9. Ravindranath Tagore was one of the most leading poets I'm the history of world literature. 10. The world is full of great men. 11. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was named after Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who built the tower. 12. Marconi was an Italian Inventor. 13. Jonathan Swift was born of English parents in Dublin in 1667. 14. George Washington was the first President of the USA. 15. Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of modern age, was born of Jewish parents in Germany in 1879 AD. 16. Lord Byron was an English poet lived from 1788 to 1824. 17. Sher-e- Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq was born in 1872 at the village of Chakhar in Barishal. 18. John Donne was born in 1573 in London. 19. Cricket is one of the most popular games, especially, one day cricket. Question Number: 6 ( Cloze Test with clues) 1. Nature has made an.... 2. Time and tide wait for none. No.... 3. Floods cause huge damages. They.... 4. Road accidents have become a common..... 5. Man has an unquenchable thirst..... 6. Books are men's best friends in.... 7. Proper education..... 8. Patriotism is an inherent quality of... 9. Women are nowadays as important as men in society. They.... 10. Trees are gifts of..... 11. Nature has given her.... 12. A rainy day is dull and gloomy.... 13. A newspaper is a storehouse of knowledge.... 14. Honesty is a great virtue..... 15. Students should not..... 16. Travelling is very interesting. It is a part of.... 17. Physical exercise means the regular movement of different parts of the body.... 18. Dengue fever is one of the fatal diseases.... 19. Student life is the most useful and..... 20. People use internet for personal and.... 21. Education is compared light. Proper education provides a learner with .... 22. Our freedom fighters are the real heroes of our country..... 23. We live in age of science. We can see the influence of science in every..... 24. Student life is a life of.... 25. Good health means the... Question Number: 7 (Cloze Test without Clues) 1. A book fair is our best friend. By.... 2. Truthfulness is a novel virtue. It is... 3. Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated country.... 4. Manner is the mirror if human character. Good manner is an integral part.... 5. Television is the most widely used.... 6. Education is one of the basic needs of human being. It is essential.... 7. Honesty is a great virtue. It helps a man to.... 8. Man cannot live ..... 9. Patriotism is love for one's.... 10. An honest man is a true to.... 11. We live in Bangladesh. We..... 12. Modern science... 13. There are so many trees and plants in Bangladesh. Trees are.... 14. Sincerity is the key to success.... 15. Kazi Nazrul Islam is.... Question Number: 8 (Matching Sentences) 1. Education is the.... 2. Early rising.... 3. Illiteracy is a curse..... 4. Everyone has to..... 5. Culture is... 6. Our freedom fighters are... 7. Unemployment is.... 8. Culture is s complete picture.... 9. People do not eat the same food..... 10. Character is practically..... 11. Newspaper carries news and views.... 12. An educated mother... 13. We earn money so that.... 14. Education... 15. Today most of the students.... 16. Drug bear a terrible effect.... 17. A teacher plays a vital role in.... 18. Frustration is the cause.... 19. A flower is regarded as the.... 20. Trees are our..... 21. Students have.... 22. Drug addiction is now.... 23. Physical exercise means... 24. The secret of success lies... 25. Punctuality means coming... Part C: Grammar (25 Marks) Question Number: 9 (Adding suitable suffix, prefix or both) 1. Kazi Nazrul Islam is very.... 2. As human beings we should gain some moral qualities..... 3. Our education remains..... 4. There was a poor farmer in a village.... 5. The importance of television is beyond..... 6. Honesty is the best of all virtues.... 7. Money is the means of leading..... 8. Dhaka is the.... 9. Our freedom fighters fought... 10. The tourist are enchanted with the natural beauties of Bangladesh... 11. Humayan Ahmed was a famous novelist of our country.... 12. Freedom fighters is a..... 13. Illiteracy means in inability to read and write...... 14. Early rising is the habit of getting up from bed early in the morning.... 15. Truthfulness is a great virtue.... 16. Perseverance is a great virtue to be..... 17. An ideal student is.... 18. Success in life depends on the proper...... 19. Teaching is a novel profession.... 20. Trees are useful to man in many ways..... 21. A good student is..... 22. Patriotism means love for one's country..... 23. Health is wealth. A man with.... 24. Eve-teasing is one of our social problems.... 25. Student life is the golden season of life.... Writing Part (D) Dialogue Writing 1. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the necessity of reading newspaper. 2. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about your preparation for the exam. 3. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the value of physical exercise 4. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of learning English 5. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about your aim in life 6. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the merits and demerits mobile phone 7. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the bad effect of smoking 8. Write a dialogue between doctor and you about your illness 9. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of tree plantation 10. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the bad effect of illiteracy 11. Write a dialogue between two friends on how to make a good result Email Writing 1. An email to your friend about your Preposition for JSC exam 2. An email to your friend thanking her for the present she sent on your birthday. 3. An email to your friend congratulations him on his brilliant result in the JSC exam 4. An email to your friend inviting him/her to accompany you to a picnic 5. An email to your father asking for some money 6. An email to your friend thanking him and other members of his family for their hospitality 7. An email to your friend about the annual sports day of your school 8. An email to your friend inviting him to attend the party of your birthday 9. An email to your friend requesting him to attend the marriage ceremony of your elder sister 10. An email to your friend inviting him to visit your country Paragraph Writing 1. A School Library 2. A School Magazine 3. Traffic Jam 4. Tree Plantation 5. A Tea Stall 6. A Winter Morning 7. Our National Flag 8. A Rainy Day 9. A Street Accident 10. Load Shedding 11. A Street Hawker 12. The importance of Learning English You can also read Pargraph Writing Important Pargraphs for Exam Application Important Applications for Exam Letter Writing Important Letters for Exam Story Writing Important Stories for Exam Graph, Chart, Diagram Describing Bar Graphs for Exam Pie Charts for Exam Dialogue Writing Important Dialogues for Exam Essay/Composition Writing Important Compositions for Exam Writing E-mail Important Informal E-mails for Exam Important formal E-mails for Exam CV with Cover Letter Report Writing Amplification Writing Notice Writing Purchase Order Writing Complaint Letter Writing

listening for IELTS, Listeting practice for ielts, IELTS listening mock tests, tactics for IELTS Listening, Listening tests for IELTS Test format – IELTS Listening (30 minutes) You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions. Recording 1 – a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context. Recording 2 – a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities. Recording 3 – a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment. Recording 4 – a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture. Assessors will be looking for evidence of your ability to understand the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance and evidence of your ability to follow the development of ideas. IELTS Listening description Paper format: There are four parts with ten questions each. The questions are designed so that the answers appear in the order they are heard in the audio. The first two parts deal with situations set in everyday social contexts. In Part 1, there is a conversation between two speakers (for example, a conversation about travel arrangements), and in Part 2, there is a monologue in (for example, a speech about local facilities). The final two parts deal with situations set in educational and training contexts. In Part 3, there is a conversation between two main speakers (for example, two university students in discussion, perhaps guided by a tutor), and in Part 4, there is a monologue on an academic subject. The recordings are heard only once. They include a range of accents, including British, Australian, New Zealand, American and Canadian. Timing: Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time). No. of questions: 40 Task types: A variety of question types are used, chosen from the following: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, sentence completion. Answering: Test takers write their answers on the question paper as they listen and at the end of the test are given 10 minutes to transfer their answers to an answer sheet. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. Marks: Each question is worth 1 mark. IELTS Listening in detail A detailed look at the paper with links to related resources. Task type 1 – Multiple choice Task type and format: In multiple choice tasks, there is a question followed by three possible answers, or the beginning of a sentence followed by three possible ways to complete the sentence. Test takers are required to choose the one correct answer - A, B or C. Sometimes, test takers are given a longer list of possible answers and told that they have to choose more than one. In this case, they should read the question carefully to check how many answers are required. Task focus: Multiple choice questions are used to test a wide range of skills. The test taker may be required to have a detailed understanding of specific points or an overall understanding of the main points of the listening text. No. of questions: Variable Task type 2 – Matching Task type and format: Test takers are required to match a numbered list of items from the listening text to a set of options on the question paper. The set of options may be criteria of some kind. Task focus: Matching assesses the skill of listening for detail and whether a test taker can understand information given in a conversation on an everyday topic, such as the different types of hotel or guest house accommodation. It also assesses the ability to follow a conversation between two people. It may also be used to assess test takers’ ability to recognise relationships and connections between facts in the listening text. No. of questions: Variable Task type 3 – Plan, map, diagram labelling Task type and format: Test takers are required to complete labels on a plan (eg of a building), map (eg of part of a town) or diagram (e.g. of a piece of equipment). The answers are usually selected from a list on the question paper. Task focus: This type of task assesses the ability to understand, for example, a description of a place, and to relate this to a visual representation. This may include being able to follow language expressing spatial relationships and directions (e.g. straight on/through the far door). No. of questions: Variable Task type 4 – Form, note, table, flow-chart, summary completion Task type and format: Test takers are required to fill in the gaps in an outline of part or of all of the listening text. The outline will focus on the main ideas/facts in the text. It may be: 1. a form: often used to record factual details such as names 2. a set of notes: used to summarise any type of information using the layout to show how different items relate to one another 3. a table: used as a way of summarising information which relates to clear categories – e.g. place/time/price, 4. a flow-chart: used to summarise a process which has clear stages, with the direction of the process shown by arrows. Test takers may have to select their answers from a list on the question paper or identify the missing words from the recording, keeping to the word limit stated in the instructions. Test takers do not have to change the words from the recording in any way. Test takers should read the instructions very carefully as the number of words or numbers they should use to fill the gaps will vary. A word limit is given, for example, ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER’. Test takers are penalised for writing more than the stated number of words, and test takers should check this word limit carefully for each task. Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Task focus: This focuses on the main points which a listener would naturally record in this type of situation. No. of questions: Variable Task type 5 – Sentence completion Task type and format: Test takers are required to read a set of sentences summarising key information from all the listening text or from one part of it. They then fill a gap in each sentence using information from the listening text. A word limit is given, for example, ‘NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER’. Test takers are penalised for writing more than the stated number of words. (Test takers should check this word limit carefully for each task: the limit is either ONE, TWO or THREE words). Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Task focus: Sentence completion focuses on the ability to identify the key information in a listening text. Test takers have to understand functional relationships such as cause and effect. No. of questions: Variable Task type 6 – Short-answer questions Task type and format: Test takers are required to read a question and then write a short answer using information from the listening text. A word limit is given, for example, ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER’. Test takers are penalised for writing more than the stated number of words. (Test takers should check this word limit carefully for each task.) Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as single words. Sometimes test takers are given a question which asks them to list two or three points. Task focus: Sentence completion focuses on the ability to listen for concrete facts, such as places, prices or times, within the listening text. No. of questions: Variable IELTS Listening – how it's marked The Listening test is marked by certificated markers, who are regularly monitored to ensure their reliability. All answer sheets, after being marked, are further analysed by Cambridge Assessment English. Band score conversion A Band Score conversion table is produced for each version of the Listening test which translates scores out of 40 into the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole bands and half bands. One mark is awarded for each correct answer in the 40-item test. Care should be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet as poor spelling and grammar are penalised. 00:00 / 01:04 audio Below are some resources you can use to train and maintain your listening skills daily. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com BBC Learning English - http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish TED - https://www.ted.com/ BBC radio - https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio ABC news in Australia - https://radio.abc.net.au/stations/news/live?play=true Listening Test Audios Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/@ieltslisteningaudio/videos Read More Updated Contents IELTS IELTS Academic Writing Task-1 IELTS General Training Writing Task-1 IELTS Grammar IELTS Idea Builders IELTS Reading IELTS Speaking IELTS Speaking Part -3 IELTS Speaking Part-1 IELTS Speaking Part-2 IELTS Vocabulary IELTS Writing IELTS Writing Task-2 Essay Writing IELTS Listening

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