SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 12 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.(1×10=10) into operator importance onan inform invention by Computer is (a) ________ ultra modern electronic device for storing and analysing (b) ________ fed (c) ________ it. It has no capacity to do anything (d) ________ itself. It works (e) ________ the basis of commands given by the (f) ________. The (g) ________ of computer has a long history. Computer was not invented overnight. It took long time and hard labour to invent computer. A computer consists (h) ________ five major components. Computer is of great (i) ________ to us. It renders great service (j) ________ mankind. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1×5=5) Water arms us essential for We can live healthy and happy life by keeping water clean. Clean water is an important element of our environment. Polluted water serious for use. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10) take, stand, pass, put, be, cross, hire, find, receive, make We (a) ________ the journey from Jessore to Khulna by bus. My uncle (b) ________ us at Khulna bus stand. We (c) ________ up in my uncle's house for one day. Early next morning we (d) ________ the Rupsa by ferry and (e) ________ a microbus which (f) ________ bound for Bagerhat. We got off near Ranbijoypur and (g) ________ two rickshaws to take us to the Shat Gambuj Mosque. I (h) ________ actually 77 domes including the seven in the central row. We (i) ________ more than one hour around the Mosque and went to the Dargah. At the Dargah there is the mazar of Peer Khan Jahan Ali, which (j) ________ on a raised ground. 4. Change the sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (1×10=10) (a) Truthfulness is a great virtue. (Make Complex Sentence) (b) A truthful person is more reliable than a liar. (Make Negative Sentence) (c) Though truthfulness is hard to maintain, it brings ultimate peace. (Make Compound Sentence) (d) People always appreciate truthfulness. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (e) None denies the value of truthfulness in life. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (f) Truthfulness always strengthens relationships. (Make Negative Sentence) (g) No one can achieve lasting respect without being truthful. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (h) Those who are truthful can gain others' trust. (Make Simple Sentence) (i) A truthful life is very peaceful. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (j) Everybody should understand that lying causes harm. (Make Compound Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements. (1×5=5) The news of road accidents always disturbs him much. Yesterday he was sitting alone in his room and thinking how to reduce road accident. He talked to himself. (a) Road accidents have become a common phenomenon in our country, ________?(b) Many families get destroyed due to road accidents, ________?(c) There are many reasons of road accidents, ________?(d) We must develop methods of controlling road accidents, ________?(e) Public awareness can minimise the accidents to a great extent, ________? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes, or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. (1×5=5) Mushroom is a small wonder of the day. But we have been neglecting that vegetable for so long. One of the reasons is the (a) ________ (conception) that it grows in filth and soggy places and has something to do with frogs. Besides, almost all of us are (b) ________ (aware) of its nutritional values and (c) ________ (medicine) qualities. Mushrooms provide (d) ________ (prevent) against jaundice, stomach (e) ________ (orders), premature hair loss and anaemia. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. (1×5=5) A good boy is always attentive (a) ________ his studies. He thinks (b) ________ his career. He is determined (c) ________ carrying (d) ________ his studies. He does not deviate (e) ________ the truth. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1×5=5) (a) ________ in a little village of America there lived a man called Rip Van Winkle. He was gentle and kind. (b) ________ he was always willing to run errands and little jobs for them, the people of the village liked him. (c) ________ Rip came along, the children shouted with joy for they knew that he liked nothing better than to take part in the games. (d) ________ he would sit in the cool shade of a tree and tell them fine tales of Indians and witches and fairies. One thing made Rip unhappy and that was work. (e) ________ he was very poor and his wife and children were always hungry and ill-clad. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. (0.5×10=5) addressing as sir the nobleman asked sheikh saadi why he was putting up the food in his pocket he also asked him why he did not eat shiekh saadi replied that he was doing the right thing because his dress deserved those rich dishes the nobleman said that he did not understand what he meant to say and said he was sorry Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10. Write a paragraph in about 250 words on: Your Mother (10 marks) 11. Write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress asking for a week's leave. (10 marks) 12. Write a composition about: Your Childhood Memories (20 marks)           ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1.     (a) an (b) information (c) into (d) by (e) on (f) operator (g)'invention (h) of (i) importance j) to 2. (a) Water is an impotant element of our environment. (b)   We can live a healthy and happy life by keeping water clean. (c)   Clean water is essential for all. (d)   Clean water is safe for use. (e)   Polluted water is harmful. 3.       (a) made (b) received (c) put (d) crossed (e) took (0 was (g) hired (h) found (i) passed 0) stands 4.       (a) It is said that truthfulness is a great virtue. (b)          A liar is not as reliable as a truthful person. (c)           Truthfulness is hard to maintain, but it brings ultimate peace. (d)          Don't people always appreciate truthfulness? (e)           Everyone accepts the value of truthfulness in life. (0 Truthfulness never fails to strengthen relationships.. (g)          One can achieve lasting respect by being truthful. (h)          The truthful can gain others' trust. (i)            How peaceful a truthful life isl j) Lying causes harm and everybody should understand it. 5.         Road accidents have become a common phenomena in our country, (a) haven't they? Many families get destroyed due to road accidents, (b) don't they? There are many reasons of road accidents, (c) aren't there? We must develop methods of controlling road accidents, (d) mustn't we? Public awareness can minimise the accidents to a great extent, (e) can't it? 6.       (a) misconception (b) unaware (c) medicinal (d) prevention (e) disorders 7.       (a) to (b) of (c) on (d) on (e) from 8.       (a) once (b) as (c) when (d) often (e) for that reason 9. Addressing as sir, the nobleman asked Sheikh Saadi why he was putting up the food in his pocket. He also asked him why he did not eat. Shiekh Saadi replied that he was doing the right thing because his dress deserved those rich dishes. The noble man said that he did not understand what he meant to say and so he was sorry. Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 13 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.(1×10=10) to of with on users around wonder a at easy Mobile phone is one of the (a) ________ wonders of science. It has added a new dimension (b) ________ our life and to the communication system. It can be moved (c) ________ and quickly (d) ________ place to place. Through mobile phone, we can send messages to distant places, play games and sports, know (e) ________ time, solve the work of calculation, be aware (f) ________ different kinds of news and views. In (g) ________ very single moment, we can communicate with the people living in a very distant place. Scientists have recently discovered that mobile phone can cause cancer to the (h) ________. Besides, it has become a fashion (i) ________ the young people. Last but not the least, terrorists are using it to spread out terrorism all (j) ________ the world. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1×5=5) A B C cannot be kept when wastes are thrown into it. We is polluted sick by drinking polluted water. Water become by chemical fertilizers too. can be polluted clean if people are not conscious. in many ways. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10) start travel remind take arrive stay know work visit do I (a) ________ in Dhaka two months ago and I (b) ________ with my uncle in Tejgaon. My uncle (c) ________ in a bank but at the moment he (d) ________ a year's study leave. He (e) ________ a course in Business Management which (f) ________ last month. I (g) ________ a good time in Dhaka. I (h) ________ most of the historical places here like Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil. I (i) ________ the riverside at Sadarghat best of all because it (j) ________ me of my own hometown. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in brackets: (1×10=10) (a) Deforestation causes harm to the environment. (Make Negative Sentence) (b) Who doesn't acknowledge the impact of deforestation? (Make Assertive Sentence) (c) How terrible the effects of deforestation are! (Make Assertive Sentence) (d) We must stop cutting trees. (Make Negative Sentence) (e) Deforestation destroys not only forests but also wildlife. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (f) If we continue deforestation, the climate will change rapidly. (Make Simple Sentence) (g) Without planting trees, deforestation cannot be controlled. (Make Complex Sentence) (h) Deforestation is too dangerous for us to ignore. (Make Complex Sentence) (i) Nobody supports deforestation for personal gain. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (j) The consequences of deforestation are very alarming. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (1×5=5) Zayed works with the slum dwellers. He often thinks of their way of life. Today he is speaking to himself about them. (a) Slum dwellers are rootless people, ________?(b) They live there in an inhuman condition, ________?(c) There doesn't exist any law and order in their society, ________?(d) Everybody should come forward to rehabilitate them, ________?(e) Only then they will be able to get rid of this dark life, ________? 6. Complete the text by adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in brackets. (1×5=5) It was long since Robert Bruce had been the king of Scotland. He was a good (a) ________ (rule) and a brave (b) ________ (war). He loved (c) ________ (free). He met the English soldiers in six battles one by one. But he was defeated each time. He was (d) ________ (throned). He took shelter in a cave. One day the king was lying in the cave. He thought and thought over his (e) ________ (fortune). 7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (1×5=5) He succeeded (a) ________ the examination. All congratulated him (b) ________ his brilliant success. The fact was that he was regular (c) ________ his class and sincere (d) ________ his studies and attentive (e) ________ his teachers. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1×5=5) Population problem is the burning question of Bangladesh. (a) _________ it can be termed as number one problem. (b) _________ the population of a country is an asset, it has already become a great problem in our country. (c) _________ the country cannot afford to give people the basic necessaries of life. (d) _________ food, clothing, education, medicine and shelter are the basic necessaries of life. (e) _________ our country cannot provide these equally to all. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (5) once upon a time there was a little boy called paulo one day he saw a beautiful blue bird in his garden the bird had a bean in its claw the bird said to paulo take this bean and plant it in your garden Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10. Suppose, you always recollect the days of your childhood. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your Childhood."   (10) 11. Suppose, your summer vacation starts from 30th May. Your class wants to go on an excursion to Cox's Bazar. You need some monetary help from your Headmaster / Headmistress.Now , write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress for some money for excursion. (10) 12. Write a composition about "Prize Day at Your School."   (20)                 ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1.             (a) wonderful (b) to (c) easily (d) from (e) about (0 of (g) a (h) users (i) with 0) around 2.             (a) Water can be polluted in many ways. (b)   Water is polluted when wastes are thrown into it. (c) Water can be polluted by chemical fertilizers too. (d)   Water cannot be kept clean if people are not conscious. (e) We become sick by drinking polluted water.     3. (a) arrived (b) stayed (c) works/has been working (d) has taken (e) is doing/has been doing (f) started (g) had (h) visited (i) liked 0) reminded 4. (a) Deforestation does not benefit the environment. (b)        Everyone acknowledges the impact of deforestation. (c)        The effects of deforestation are very terrible. (d)        We cannot but stop cutting trees. (e)        Deforestation destroys both forests and wildlife. (0 By continuing deforestation, the climate will change rapidly. (g) Unless we plant trees, deforestation cannot be controlled. (h) , Deforestation is so dangerous that we cannot ignore it. (i) Who supports deforestation for personal gain? 0) How alarming the consequences of deforestation arel 5.         Slum dwellers are rootless people, (a) aren't they? They live there in an inhuman condition, (b) don't they? :'There doesn't exist any law and order in their society; (c) does there? Everybody should come forward to rehabilitate them, (d) shouldn't they? will Only then they          be able to get rid of this dark life, (e) won't they? 6.       (a) ruler (b) warrior (c) freedom (d) dethroned (e) misfortune 7.       (a) In (b) an (c) in (d) to (e) to (a) in fact (b) though (c) because (d) for example (e) but 9. Once upon a time there was a little boy called "Paulo". One day he saw a beautiful blue bird in his garden. The bird had a bean in its claw. The bird said to Paulo, 'Take this bean and plant it in your garden."   Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 14 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1×10 = 10 between, saying, physical, I, on, an, person, ity, or, participation, beneficial Sports are very essential (a) ______ us. There are various types (b) ______ sports. Among them cricket, football, volleyball, swimming etc. are very popular. All types of sports are (c) ______ to us. There is relation (d) ______ the body and the mind. “A sound mind lies in a sound body” is a wise (e) ______. In order to win success in life, we should have sound health which depends (f) ______ regular (g) ______ in games and sports. Sports keep us (h) ______ fit. Sports exercise (i) ______ important influence in forming one’s (j) ______. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.1×5 = 5 Marco Polo made him one of history’s great travelers. He was an adventurous man. On a summer day Poo was ready to take risks. The emperor gave him a golden medal. He was tired and hungry. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1×10 = 10 call , describe, imagine, bring, use, go, get, depend, say, be A proverb (a) ______ that water (b) ______ life. Actually, the importance of water cannot be (c) ______ in words. The existence of any living thing cannot (d) ______ without water. We cannot do a single day without it. It (e) ______ for various purposes. Our agriculture which (f) ______ to be the blood of our economy fully (g) ______ on water. Sometimes water (h) ______ untold sufferings for our farmers. If the rainfall (i) ______ timely and moderate, they (j) ______ bumper crops. 4. Change the sentences according to directions given in the brackets:1×10 = 10 (a) Taimur disguised himself as a poor traveler to survive. (Make Complex Sentence) (b) He came to a house to ask for food. (Make Compound Sentence) (c) There lived an old woman in the house. (Make Complex Sentence) (d) The woman was very sympathetic to Taimur. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (e) She gave him some food to eat. (Make Complex Sentence) (f) The food was very hot. (Make Negative Sentence) (g) Taimur was too hungry to wait. (Make Compound Sentence) (h) As he was very hungry, he started eating quickly despite the heat. (Make Simple Sentence) (i) Taimur learned a valuable lesson from this experience. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (j) The old woman’s kindness made Taimur feel grateful. (Make Negative Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements:1×5 = 5 (a) I am very sorry, Jalal. I am very late, ______?(b) I couldn’t reach in time because of traffic jam, ______?(c) Oh? Don’t worry. The train is late, ______?(d) Then we can have a cup of tea, ______?(e) Yes. Let’s go to the canteen, ______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis:1×5 = 5 Helen Keller, a world-acclaimed (a) ______ (sight) handicapped woman, was one of the (b) ______ (wonder) characters of the 19th century. She was born on 27 June 1880 at Tuscumbia in America as a (c) ______ (health) and normal child. At the age of one and a half years, Helen Keller was attacked by ‘Brain Fever’. Helen Keller lost her eyesight through this disease. She became sightless and she (d) ______ (partial)  lost her power of hearing. The day which was an (e) ______ (forgettable)  day of her life was March, a day of 1887, when a mistress, Anne Sullivan, took the charge of Helen as a student. She took the charge because she became also blind at the age of twenty but she got back her eyesight. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:1×5 = 5 The boy was confident (a) ______ his success as he was not averse (b) ______ hard work. He was accustomed (c) ______ hard work. He went (d) ______ with his studies. He made the best use (e) ______ his time. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:1×5 = 5 (a) I was coming to Dhaka from Khulna by launch. The weather was very fine and the sky was clear.(b) ______ we all the passengers were in a jolly mood. We all were enjoying the beautiful natural scenery on either side of the river.(c) ______ after the sun set, the weather turned foul. There were deep clouds in the sky.(d) ______ a serious storm rose. We all the passengers were terribly upset. The launch was not very big,(e) ______ there was no lifeboat in the launch. We all began to take the name of the Almighty Allah. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text:5 one day rina told her mother would you like to see our school garden yes i would mrs rehana salam replied how good exclaimed rina then i will show you everything Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10. Trees are very useful to us. We should plant trees more and more for a better, happier, and healthier life. Now write a paragraph in 250 words on “Tree Plantation.”[10 marks] 11. Suppose there are not sufficient facilities in the common room of your school. Now write an application to the Headmaster for increasing common room facilities.[10 marks] 12. Write a composition about “Student Life.”[20 marks]               ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1.     (a) for (b) of (c) beneficial (d) between (e) saying (fl on (g) participation (h) physically (i) an j) personality 2 (a) Marco Polo was an adventurous man. (b)          He travelled by land and sea, over mountains and across deserts. (c)           On a summer, Polo reached the palace of Kublai Khan, the Emperor of China. (d)          Marco Polo was warmly,received by the Emperor of China, (e)           The Emperor made him one of his officers. 3.     (a) goes (b) is called (c) described (d) can not be imagined (e) is used (9 is said (g) depends (h) brings (i) is j) get 4. (a) Taimur disguised himself as a poor traveler so that he could survive. (b)          He came to a house and asked for food. (c)           In the house there lived a woman who was old. (d)          How sympathetic the woman was to Taimurl (e)           She gave him food so that he could eat. (f)            The food was not cold.              (g)          Taimur was very hungry, and he could not wait. (h)          Being very hungry, he started eating quickly despite the heat. (i)            Didn't Taimur learn a valuable lesson from this experience? j) The old woman's kindness did not make Taimur feel ungrateful. 5.  I am very sorry, Jalal. I am very, late, (a) aren't I? I couldn't reach in time because of traffic jam, (b) could I? Don't worry. The train is late, (c) isn't it? Then we can have a cup of tea, (d) can't we? Yes, Let's go to the canteen, (e) shall we? 6.             (a) sightless (b) wonderful (c) healthy (d) partially (e) unforgettable 7.             (a) of (b) to (c) to (d) on (e) of 8.             (a) once (b) so (c) suddenly (d) then (e) again 9. One day Rina told her mother, "Would you like to see our school garden?" "Yes, I would," Mrs. Rehana Salam replied. "How goodl" exclaimed Rina. "Then I will show you everything."     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 23 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1×10=10 especially / to / of / harm / construction / the / an / out / pollute /be Today sound (a) ______ is one of (b) ______ hottest topics of the day. It has reached (c) ______ unbearable level. The unnecessary use of powerful vehicular horns is the main source of sound pollution in the city. Besides, faulty vehicles, (d) ______ sites, loud speakers and thousands of workshops let (e) ______ loud noises round the clock. In the city, millions of people (f) ______ children are exposed (g) ______ sound pollution. This sound pollution will damage children's power (h) ______ hearing. Sound pollution is so much (i) ______ that it can cause a wide range (j) ______ malfunctions in the human body including heart attack, high blood pressure. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5 We try to acquire human qualities. They teach us. We are indebted to our parents for our life. We are brought up by them. We were totally helpless when we were small. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1×10=10 share / want / wait / write / receive / live / visit / inform / study / go My friend Tina (a) ______ in the United States of America. She is there (b) ______ Nuclear Physics. She (c) ______ an apartment with one of her American friends named Brook. Brook is in the same university with Tina but her subject is Economics. Tina is always in touch with me and I also (d) ______ to her. She (e) ______ me a few days ago that she (f) ______ to (g) ______ Bangladesh. That’s a great news for me. I (h) ______ for that day when I (i) ______ to the airport (j) ______ her. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in brackets: 1×10=10 (a) Covid-19 is a severe global pandemic. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (b) It has impacted millions living worldwide. (Make Complex Sentence) (c) By maintaining social distance, we can reduce the spread of Covid-19. (Make Negative Sentence) (d) Vaccination is necessary to fight against Covid-19. (Make Complex Sentence) (e) We must avoid crowded places so that we can stay safe. (Make Simple Sentence) (f) Many people did not acknowledge the importance of wearing masks. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (g) Its consequences are very alarming. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (h) We must accept that prevention is the most important factor. (Make Compound Sentence) (i) Governments worldwide have implemented strict measures. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (j) What a challenge the world is facing! (Make Assertive Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: 1×5=5 (a) Hello, Suman, I believe you are coming to the airport, ______ ?(b) Of course. I am coming with Azim, ______ ?(c) It will land at about 9 am, ______ ?(d) But sometimes it delays, ______ ?(e) Please bring a camera with you, ______ ? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in brackets: 1×5=5 Gias Uddin Azam Shah was a great (a) ______ (rule)  of Bengal. He was fond of hunting. He was a good (b) ______ (hunt) . One day he went on hunting, at a (c) ______ (near) jungle. He aimed at a fawn but his arrow missed its target and pierced a boy who was standing at the jungle. The boy (d) ______ (instant)  died. (e) ______ (fortunately) the boy was the only son of a widow. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: 1×5=5 A greedy man is covetous (a) ______ wealth. He craves (b) ______ money. He is not satisfied (c) ______ what he has. He is not aware (d) ______ the fact that true happiness consists (e) ______ contentment. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5 The people of our country are cutting trees at random. (a) ______ the world is becoming warmer. The sea level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea. (b) ______ new areas of the world are turning into deserts as a result of deforestation. The removal of trees causes birds and other animals living on them to leave the place, (c) ______ it causes damage to the soil. Trees give protection to soil (d) ______ (e) ______ the soil gets sediment in the river bed and causes frequent flood. If we destroy trees this way, one day the country will turn into a great desert. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 1×5=5 how much do you want said the mayor thousand guilders said the pied piper all right said the mayor you set to work well pay you thousand guilders when will you begin now replied the pied piper Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10.  A farmer plays a very important role in the economy of our country. Write a paragraph in about 250 words on: “A Farmer.” (10 marks) 11.  Suppose, you are at school. You have caught cold. So, you are unable to stay at school any longer. Now, write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress for early leave. (10 marks) 12.   Write a composition on: “Your Aim in Life.” (20 marks)                                                 ✅ Answer Key Part-A L       (a) pollution (b) the (c) an (d) construction (e) out (fl especially (g) to (h) of (i) harmful of 2 (a) We are indebted to our parents for our life on earth. (a) They try doing their best for us. (b)               We are brought up by them. (c) They teach us to acquire human qualities. (d)We were totally helpless when we were children. 3.   (a) lives (b) studying (c), is sharing (d) write (e) informed          had wanted (g) visit (h) am waiting (i) will go 0) to receive 4 (a) Isn't Covid-19 a severe global pandemic? (b)        It has impacted millions who live worldwide. (c)        Without maintaining social distance, we cannot reduce the spread of Covid-19. (d)        Vaccination is necessary if we want to fight against Covid-19. (e)        We must avoid crowded places to stay safe. (f) Many people ignored the importance of wearing masks.' (g)        How alarming its consequences are! (h)        Prevention is the most important factor and we must accept it. (i)          Haven't governments worldwide strictly implemented measures? j) The world is facing a great challenge. 5.   Hello, Suman, I believe you are coming to the airport, (a) aren't you? Of course. I am coming with Azim, (b) aren't I? It  will  land at about 9 am, (c)  won't it? But sometimes it delays, (d) doesn't it? Please bring a camera with you, (e) won't you ? 6.  (a) ruler (b) hunter (c) nearby (d) instantly (e) Unfortunately 7. (a) of (b) for/after (c) with (d) of (e) in 8.  (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) moreover (d) as well (e) in the end 9. "How much do you want?" said the Mayor. "Thousand guilders," said the Pied Piper. "All right," said the Mayor. 'We'll pay you thousand guilders. When will you set to work?" "Now," replied the Pied Piper.       Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 15 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may not use one word more than once.1×10=10 them, by, from, the, on, beggar, recognize, for economy A beggar is a person who begs (a) ___ door to door. There are some beggars who beg (b) ___ the streets. They are called street (c) ___. Begging is not a profession. It is a social problem. Though beggars earn money (d) ___ begging, they do not contribute to the (e) ___. That is why begging is not regarded as work or profession. In fact, begging is the result of our poor socio-economic system. Beggars do not have any social dignity or (f) ___. They are the ignoble persons in (g) ___ society. They live (h) ___ the mercy of others. So everybody feels pity (i) ___ them or looks down upon (j) ___. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5 3. Complete the following text with the correct forms of the verbs given in the box.1×10=10 rush, cross, take, reach, come, hurt, be, break, see, dash Yesterday I (a) ___ my college late because of a road accident. It (b) ___ 9 a.m. when the accident (c) ___ place. A college student (d) ___ the Science Laboratory Road. A speedy truck (e) ___ from the opposite direction. Suddenly the truck (f) ___ the boy and he was badly (g) ___. One of his legs (h) ___. As soon as we (i) ___ the incident, we (j) ___ to the spot and took the boy to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets.1×10=10 (a) Very few rivers in Bangladesh are as big as the Padma. (Make Simple Sentence) (b) During summer, it becomes emaciated. (Make Complex Sentence) (c) When it is the rainy season, it assumes a terrible shape. (Make Simple Sentence) (d) Who doesn’t know this? (Make Assertive Sentence) (e) The shore of the Padma is visited by tourists from home and abroad. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (f) This river benefits us in many ways. (Make Compound Sentence) (g) The Padma is the most useful river in our country. (Make Negative Sentence) (h) Nobody dislikes the Hilsa of the Padma. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (i) The Padma is a mighty river. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (j) Though it destroys the houses of men, it is still very useful to us. (Make Compound Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements.1×5=5 Sitting by the side of a river, Amin is speaking to himself.Fishes can swim, (a) ___?Once our rivers abounded with fishes, (b) ___?But at present the water of most of the rivers has been polluted, (c) ___?So, there is scarcity of fish, (d) ___?We must take measures to protect the rivers from being polluted, (e) ___? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes, or both with the root words given in the parentheses.1×5=5 The (a) ___ (liberate) War of Bangladesh is a memorable event in our (b) ___ (nation) life. Bangladesh achieved her (c) ___ (independent) through sacrifice and blood-shed. On the night of March 25, 1971, the Pakistan army fell upon the (d) ___ (armed) sleeping Bangalees. But the Bangalees were not cowards. They built up strong resistance against the (e) ___ (occupy) forces. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.1×5=5 Two charges were brought (a) ___ Socrates. He was condemned (b) ___ death.Socrates was not afraid (c) ___ death. So he did not object (d) ___ the verdict of the court.He met (e) ___ death peacefully. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.1×5=5 On the exam date of English Paper I, I got stuck up in almost a never-ending traffic jam. (a) ___, I reached the examination hall half an hour late. When I entered the examination hall, the invigilator gave me the answer script and the question paper. I picked up the answer script. (b) ___, I looked at the questions. (c) ___ all the questions were common to me, I started writing. But I could not write the full answer of any question. (d) ___, I switched over to another question. (e) ___, the same thing happened. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.5 thomas alva edison a great scientist was born in 1847 in ohio america as a little boy he was very inquisitive he always wanted to know how things were done very early in life he showed that he was full of curiosity a quality which is so important to inventors Part B: Writing (Marks – 40) 10. Suppose, recently you have spent your summer vacation in your native village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "How You Spent Your Summer Vacation."[Marks – 10] 11. Write an application to the Headmaster for setting up a computer club.[Marks – 10] 12. Write a composition about "Discipline."[Marks – 20]                                   ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1.       (a) from (b) on (c) beggars (d) by (e) economy (fl recognition (g) the (h) on (i) for (I) them 2. (a) Fleming was born in a poor family in Scotland. (b)        He was the seventh of the eight brothers and sisters. (c)        He passed his boyhood with his parents. (d)        He Was a very regular and attentive student. (e)        He was never absent from school up to the age of twelve. 3.       (a) reached (b) was (c) took (d) was crossing (e) was coming (f) dashed (g) hurt (h) broke (i)saw (I) rushed 4 (a) The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh. (b)        When it is summer, it becomes emaciated. (c)        During the rainy season it assumes a terrible shape. (d)        Everybody knows this. (e)        Isn't the shore of the Padma visited by tourists from home and abroad? (f)         This river benefits us and it does this. in many ways. (g)        No other river in our country as useful as the Padma. (h)        Everybody likes the Hilsa of the Padma. (i)          What a mighty river the Padma is! It destroys the houses of men, but it is still very useful to us. 5.             Fishes can swim, (a) can't they? Once our rivers abounded with fishes, (b) didn't they? , But at present the water of most of the rivers has been polluted, (c) hasn't it? So, there is,scarcity of fish, (d) isn't there? We must take measures to protect the rivers from being polluted, (e) mustn't we? 6.             (a) Liberation (b) national (c) independence (d) unarmed (e) occupying 7.             (a) against (b) to (c) of (d) to (e) with. 8.             (a) as a result (b) after that (c) as (d) therefore (e) again 9.             Thomas Alva Edison, a great scientist, was born in 1847 in Ohio, America. As a little boy he was very inquisitive. He always wanted to know how things were done. Very early in life, he showed that he was full of curiosity, a quality which is so important to inventors.       Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 16 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Total Marks-100; Time : 3 hours [Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.] Part-A: Grammar  (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1x10=10) memory | beauty | a | of | away | an | for | death | with | I During the last autumn vacation, I paid (a) ______ visit to the Taj Mahal. I was impressed to see its beauty. Emperor Shahjahan had (b) ______ deep and pure love (c) ______ his dear wife Mumtaz. Mumtaz passed (d) ______ from the world. Shahjahan was overwhelmed (e) ______ grief at the (f) ______ of his beloved wife. He wanted to immortalize his wife's (g) ______. So his ardent love for his wife prompted him to build such (h) ______ expensive building. The Taj Mahal is surrounded by a (i) ______ garden and there is a long pool that stretches out in front (j) ______ the building. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1x5=5) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Newspaper is curious by nature. It has great educative value. Man want to know various things of the world. They shows the best way to satisfy his curiosity. Newspaper us the outside world like a mirror. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1x10=10) tell | reach | help | give | take | be | contain | describe | inform | publish The benefits of newspaper reading (a) ______ many. It (b) ______ you both pleasure and information. The news of all that happens in the world (c) ______ us through newspapers. The conditions of various people of the world (d) ______ through them. The economic situation of a country (e) ______ in them. The achievements of great men of science are given publicity through newspapers. Newspaper also (f) ______ views on current topics. The speeches and comments on the new measures (g) ______ by the Government (h) ______ timely in newspapers. There is also news about trade and commerce, games and sports. Newspapers also (i) ______ you of all important matters and (j) ______ you to form an opinion on them.     4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: (1×10=10) (a) Swimming is a great way to stay healthy. (Make Negative Sentence) (b) Can anyone deny the benefits of swimming? (Make Assertive Sentence) Or, Who doesn't acknowledge the benefits of swimming?(c) How refreshing it feels to swim in the summer! (Make Assertive Sentence) (d) You must practice regularly, or you will not master swimming. (Make Simple Sentence) (e) Swimming is not only a sport but also a life-saving skill. (Make Complex Sentence) (f) If you learn swimming, you will feel confident in water. (Make Simple Sentence) (g) Without proper training, no one can swim well. (Make Complex Sentence) (h) Swimming is too exciting for us to ignore. (Make Complex Sentence) (i) Nobody dislikes swimming in clean water. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (j) The beauty of swimming in a clear lake is mesmerizing. (Make Interrogative Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (1×5=5) Failure in English is a common matter in our country. Yesterday I was thinking why so many students fail in English.There are so many reasons of failure of students in English, (a) _________?The reasons are not far to seek, (b) _________?English is a foreign language. It seems difficult to them, (c) _________?They don't like to learn English, (d) _________?Moreover, most of the students cram the answers, (e) _________? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parentheses: (1×5=5) Slum (a) _________ (dwell) are (b) _________ (root) people. (c) _________ (Actual) they are rootless and they have to take shelter in slums under different circumstances. They live there in an (d) _________ (human) condition. They are deprived of all kinds of human rights. About 80% of the slum dwellers suffer from hunger, (e) _________ (nutrition) and different kinds of diseases. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (1×5=5) The police searched (a) _________ the criminal. Though they were sure (b) _________ his whereabouts, they could not succeed (c) _________ their attempt. The criminal fled (d) _________ . He became very afraid (e) _________ the police. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1×5=5) (a) _________ discipline is the secret of success in every sphere of life. A society in which there is no discipline is plunged into anarchy. (b) _________ in the playground the players do not observe the rules of the game and do not obey the captain, they are sure to lose the game. (c) _________ in our daily life we are to observe certain rules. (d) _________ we go to a market or to a shop to buy things or to a railway station, we have to form a queue to get what we want. (e) _________ a student has to maintain discipline strictly. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text:   (5) the traveller said can you tell me the way to the nearest inn yes said the peasant do you want one in which you can spend the night no replied the traveller i only want a meal Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10.  During the last autumn vacation, you visited a place of historical interest. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your visit to a place of historical interest."   (10) 11.  Suppose, you are studying in Sonapur High School in Rangpur District. But recently your father has been transferred to Nurpur in Chittagong District. Your family will soon move there.Now , write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress for a Transfer Certificate (T.C.)   (10) 12.  Write a composition about "Tree Plantation."   (20)                                                 ✅ Answer Key Part-A   1.  (a) a (b) a (c) for (d) away (e) with (0 death (g) memory (h) an (i) beautiful j) of 2. (a) Newspaper has great educative value. (b)It shows us the outside world like a mirror. (c) Man is curious by nature. (d)They want to know various things of the world. (e) Newspaper is the best way to satisfy his curiosity.     3.  (a) are (b) can give (c) reaches (d) are told (e) is described (0 contains (g) taken (h) are published (i) inform 0) help 4. (a) Swimming is not a bad way to stay healthy. (b)          Everyone acknowledges the benefits of swimming. (c)          It feels very refreshing to swim in the summer. (d)          Without practicing regularly, you will not master swimming.. (e)          Swimming is a skill that is not only a sport but also life-saving. (0 By learning swimming, you will feel confident in water. (g)          No one can swim well unless they receive proper training. (h)          Swimming is so exciting that we cannot ignore it. (i)           Everybody. enjoys swimming in clean water. j) Isn't the beauty of swimming in a clear lake mesmerizing? 5.                There are so many reasons of failure of students in English, (a). aren't there? The reasons are not far to seek, (b) are they? It seems difficult to them, (c) doesn't it? They don't like to learn English, (d) do they? Moreover, most of the students cram the answers, (e) don't they? 6.             (a) dwellers (b) rootless (c) Actually (d) inhuman (e) malnutrition 7.             (a) for (b) of (c) in (d) away (e) of 8.       (a) in fact (b) if (c) even (d) when (e) similarly 9. The traveller said, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?" "Yes," said the peasant. "Do you want one in which you can spend the night?" "No," replied the traveller. "I only      want a meal.."             Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 17 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1×10=10) Box:  Impose, against, mercy, clear, upon, of, an, a The 21st February is (a)  __________ International Mother Language Day. Mother tongue is (b)  __________ divine gift. From the holy Quran, we (c)  __________ come to know that the most (d)  __________ Almighty has bestowed a mother tongue (e)  __________ each and every caste, creed, and colour. Mother tongue is so important that the people of a country express their ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. (f) __________ through mother tongue. But it is (g)  __________ irony of fate that the then rulers of Pakistan tried to (h)  __________ Urdu as the state language (i)  __________ us instead (j)  __________ Bangla. But the people of our country raised their voice (i)  __________ the decision. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1×5=5) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Newspaper is the storehouse of knowledge. really part and parcel of our life. It expresses news of home and abroad. gives us their opinion through it. People is useful to all sections of people. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10) underestimate, suffer, avoid, realise, be, keep, have, fall, take, write English (a)  __________ an international language. All that is best in modern civilization is available in English. If we (b) __________ English, we (c)  __________ ourselves aloof from the civilized world. Our education (d)  __________ most because almost all the books necessary for higher education (e)  __________ in English. English still (f) __________ a commanding position in every sphere of our life, like science, technology, law, medicine, commerce, industry, and diplomatic services. It is quite impossible to replace English by Bangla overnight. But in the meantime, the position of English (g)  __________ and for that reason, the standard of education (h)  __________ down. It is high time we (i) __________ the importance of learning English and (j)  __________ necessary measures to upgrade the standard of learning English. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets. (1×10=10) (a) Gardening is a popular hobby among people. (Make Negative Sentence)(b) Everyone enjoys spending time in a beautiful garden. (Make Interrogative Sentence)(c) How peaceful it is to spend time in a garden! (Make Assertive Sentence)(d) I wish I had a large garden. (Make Exclamatory Sentence)(e) Work in your garden daily, or you will not see good results. (Make Simple Sentence)(f) The flowers bloom beautifully, but they wither quickly. (Make Complex Sentence)(g) Gardening requires patience and dedication to be successful. (Make Complex Sentence)(h) Without proper care, plants in the garden will not thrive. (Make Compound Sentence)(i) Gardening is too enjoyable for us to ignore. (Make Complex Sentence)(j) When Spring comes, the garden becomes vibrant. (Make Simple Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements. (1×5=5) He went to his village home last Friday. The miserable conditions of the rural people pained him much. He brooded over their miseries and talked to himself. (a) Most of the rural people are poverty-stricken, __________?(b) They don't have any sense of sanitation, __________?(c) Everybody works hard, __________?(d) But they do not get due return of their labour. They don't need privileges. They need opportunities, __________?(e) Government should take steps for the development of the villages, __________?     6. Complete the text by adding suffixes, prefixes, or both to the root words given in the parentheses. (1×5=5) (a) __________ (Fail) in English is a common matter in our country. There are many reasons for the failure of students in English, and the reasons are not far to seek. (b) __________ (First) our education system is (c) __________ (defect). The English textbooks for the students of our country are not (d) __________ (suit) for them. Secondly, the students are not motivated to learn English. They think that it is (e) __________ (necessary) to spend time learning English. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. (1×5=5) The rich should not smile (a) __________ the poor because fortune may smile (b) __________ them (c) __________ any time. Yet, at times, we sneer (d) __________ the poor. The rich should have sympathy (e) __________ the poor. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1×5=5) A nuclear family is calm and quiet (a) __________ there are only a few members. (b) __________ one can enjoy peace and happiness in a nuclear family. (c) __________ one enjoys much time to do a lot of work. In a nuclear family, one has fewer duties and responsibilities than in an extended family. (d) __________ one can remain free from anxiety. (e) __________ in a nuclear family, a student gets enough time to concentrate on himself or herself more on study. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. The scientist shouted that he had done it. Addressing the scientist as Sir, the assistant congratulated him on what he had done. The scientist replied that he had done something new. Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10.  Terrorism has become viral all over the world. Now, write a paragraph of 250 words on "Terrorism." (10 marks) 11.  Suppose your father is a poor government employee. You have four school-going brothers and sisters. Your father cannot bear your educational expenses. Now, write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress of your school for a full free studentship. (10 marks) 12.  Write a composition about "Your Daily Life." (Marks not specified)                                                     ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1. (a), an (b) a (c) merciful (d) upon (e) clearly (0 an. (g) impose (h) of (i) against 0) unlawful 2. (a) Newspaper gives us news of home and abroad. (b)It is called the storehouse of knowledge. (c) People express their opinion through it. (d)It is useful to all sections of people. (e) It is really a part and parcel of our life, 3.(a) is (b) avoid (c) will keep (d) will suffer (e) are written (f) has (g) has been underestimated (h) has fallen (i) realised j) took 4. (a) Gardening is not an unpopular hobby among people. (b)Who doesn't enjoy spending time in a beautiful garden? (c)  It is very peaceful to spend time in a garden. (d)  If only I had a large gardenl (e) Without working in your garden daily, you will not see good results. (f) Though the flowers bloom beautifully, they wither quickly. (g)  Gardening requires patience and dedication so that it can be successful. (h)Plants in the garden will not 'thrive unless you give them proper care. (i)   Gardening is so enjoyable that we cannot ignore it. j) At the arrival of Spring, the garden becomes vibrant. 5. Most of the rural people are poverty stricken, (a) aren't they? : They don't have any sense of sanitation, (b) do they? : Everybody works hard, (c) don't they?. : They need opportunities, (d) don't they? : Government should take steps for the development of the villages, (e) shouldn't she/it? 6     (a) Failure (b) Firstly (c) defective (d) suitable (e) unnecessary 7.     (a) at (b) upon (c) at (d) at (e) for 8.     (a) because (b) as a result (c) besides (d) so (e) again 9.The scientist shouted that he had done it. Addressing the scientist as sir, the assistant congratulated him on what he had done. The scientist replied that he had done something new.                     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 18 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1×10=10) established, base, simultaneously, store, time, mode, personal, electronic, communication, easily, sent, actually E-mail means (a) _______ mail. It is an electronic (b) _______ of communication. E-mail (c) _______ is user to user but telex communication is terminal to terminal. Telephone connection often takes a lot of time to be (d) _______ because both the caller and the called must be present (e) _______. But E-mail is a computer (f) _______ system and the messages that are (g) _______ via the computer become (h) _______ in the mailbox of an individual's (i) _______ computer without the need of his being (j) _______ present. Thus, e-mail saves both time and money. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1×5=5) My school is located at a very nice place of the city. I like to go to school in the proper uniform. My class teacher is very kind to us. My school has a very excellent three-storey building. There are two small green gardens near to the main gate. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10) take, eat, deserve, be, thrive, cause, run, know, fall, do   Everybody (a) --------  that food adulteration (b) ---------  a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) --------  fatal diseases. People (d) ------------  this food (e) ---------------  a victim to liver diseases, cancer, kidney failure and so on-Some businessmen who are avaricious and (f) -------------------  after money only (g) ------  this heinous work. They (h) ------------  on the miseries of others. They (i) ----severe punishment. Some strict measures should be (j) -------------------  to stop this abominable task of the greedy businessmen. 4. Change the sentences according to directions given in the brackets:             1X10=10 (a) A crow was very thirsty. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (b) It flew here and there so that it could find water. (Make Simple Sentence) (c) The crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. (Make Complex Sentence) (d) The water was at the bottom of the pitcher. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (e)     The crow dropped pebbles into the pitcher, and the water rose up. (Make Complex Sentence) (f)         Although it was difficult, the crow worked patiently. (Make Negative, Sentence) (g)        By drinking the water, the crow quenched its thirst. (Make Compound Sentence) (h)     The crow was very clever. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (i)          The crow, who was thirsty, succeeded in drinking the water. (Make Simple Sentence) (j)          The crow's intelligence was not ordinary. (Make Affirmative Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements.                                              1x5=5 (a)  This is the right way to do it, ------------ (b) Let us make them realize it, ------------------ ? (c)  Every mother loves her child,---------------- ? (d) Don't forget me, --------------- ? (e)  The weather was fine yesterday, ------------ ? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.                                                                                                                         1x5=5 (a) --------  (persevere) is a great virtue to be (b) -------------------  (success) in life. Those who do not persevere in life become (c) ---------------  (success) in their mission and only blame their lot for their (d) --------------  (fortune). Remember that the successful people are always hardworking and (e) -----------  (persevere). So try to be persevering. 7.      Fill in the gaps with appropriate preposition.                                        1x5=5 Today man has been suffering (a) --------------------  various diseases. And there is no remedy (b) ---------------  some fatal diseases. So man is subject (c) ----------------------  decay and death. One day he will depart (d) ------  this world. Here he can not live (e) -------  a long time. 8.     Complete the passage using suitable connectors.                                 1x5=5 We live in environment (a) ---------------  includes everything around us. A good environment creates good inhabitants (b) --------  a polluted environment creates bad inhabitants. (c) --------- . people live in the environment; they can bring about changes in it. (d) ---------------  we do not like pollution, we pollute the environment. (e) -------  we should be aware of environment pollution. 9.     Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5 bangladesh is a small country its main crops are rice jute sugar-cane and tea the main rivers are the padma the jamuna the meghna the karnaphuli the sundarban's rangamati and coxs bazar are very attractive the royal bengal tiger lives in the siindarbans. Part B : Writing (Marks 40) 10.   A farmer plays a very important role in the economy of our country. Write a paragraph in 250 words on "A Farmer".                                                    10 11.   Suppose, you are at school. You have caught cold. So', you are unable to stay at school any longer. Now, write an application to the headmaster/headmistress for early leave. 10 12.Write a composition about "Your Aim in Life" 20                                                 ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1.             (a) electronic (b) mode (c) communication (d) established (e) simultaneously (f) based (g) sent (h) stored (i) personal 0) actually 2.             (a) - My school is very excellent having three storey building. (b)        I like to go to school in the proper uniform. (c)        My class teacher is very kind to ug. (d)        My school is located at a very nice place of the city. (e)        My school has two small green gardens near to the main gate. (a) knows (b) is (c) causes (d) eating (e) fall (0 run (g) do (h) thrive (i) deserve taken   4. (a) Wasn't a crow very thirsty? (b)          It flew here and there to find water. (c)           The crow found a pitcher that had a little water in it. (d)          Was the water not at the bottom of the pitcher? (e)           As/When the crow dropped pebbles into the pitcher, the water rose up. (fl Although it was not easy, the crow worked patiently. (g)          The crow drank the water, and quenched its thirst. (h)          How clever the crow was! (i)            The thirsty crow succeeded in drinking the water. 0) The crow's intelligence was extraordinary. 5.       (a) . This is the right way to do it, isn't it? (b)          Let us make them realize it, shall we? (c)           Every mother loves her child, don't they? (d)          Don't forget me, will you? (e)           The weather was fine yesterday, wasn't it? 6.   (a) Perseverance (b) successful (c) unsuccessful (d) misfortune (e) perseverant persevering 7.          (a) from (b) for (c) to (d) from (e) for 8.            (a) that (b) but (c) As/Since (d) Though (e) So 9. Bangladesh is a small country. Its main crops'are rice, jute, sugar-cane and tea. The main rivers are the Padma, the Jamuna, the Meghna and the Karnaphuh. The Sundarbans, Rangamati and Cox's Bazar are very attractive. The Royal Bengal Tiger lives in the Sundarbans.                     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 21 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1×10=10) from, be, or, know, of, the, in, appear Coronaviruses are a large family (a) _______ viruses which may cause illness (b) _______ animals or humans. (c) _______ humans, several coronaviruses are (d) _______ to cause respiratory infections ranging (e) _______ the common cold to more severe diseases. Covid-19 is the infectious disease caused (f) _______ the most recently discovered coronavirus. “CO” stands (g) _______ corona; “VI” for virus; “19” the year in which it (h) _______. This new virus and disease (i) _______ unknown before (j) _______ outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.     2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.   (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Most recently, authorities comes to Coronavirus Disease 2019. It means a new coronavirus outbreak in China that has now become a global threat. Covid-19 identified name Covid-19. The word "coronavirus" refers to “halo” or “crown.” "Corona" in Latin has come from the crown-like projections of the virus. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box.   (1×10=10) recover, infect, be, touch, transmit, cause, be, fall, cause, exhale Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) (a) _______ an infectious disease (b) _______ by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people who (c) _______ sick with Covid-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and (d) _______ without special treatment. The virus that (e) _______ Covid-19 is mainly (f) _______ through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or (g) _______. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air, and quickly (h) _______ on floors or surfaces. You can be (i) _______ by breathing in the virus if you (j) _______ within close proximity of someone who has Covid-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets:   (1×10=10) (a) Honesty is the best policy. (Make Complex Sentence) (b) An honest person is more respected than a dishonest one. (Make Negative Sentence) (c) Though honesty is a great virtue, it is not always easy to practice. (Make Compound Sentence) (d) Everyone admires an honest person. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (e) One cannot but value honesty in life. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (f) Honesty always brings peace and happiness. (Make Negative Sentence) (g) No one can achieve true success without being honest. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (h) Those who are honest are trusted by others. (Make Simple Sentence) (i) Honest people live a very peaceful life. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (j) Everybody should know that dishonesty leads to failure. (Make Compound Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements:   (1×5=5) (a) Nobody is safe from Covid-19, ______?(b) I think everybody knows it, ______?(c) The careless are always affected easily, ______?(d) Let's motivate them to be careful, ______?(e) By maintaining some rules, we can keep Covid-19 away, ______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes, or both with the root words given in the parentheses:   (1×5=5) Symptoms of Covid-19 include sneezing, (a) _______ (run) nose, fatigue, cough, fever, sore throat etc. (b) _______ (general), symptoms vary from person to person. Young children, people aged 65 years or older, and (c) _______ (woman) who are pregnant have the highest risk of developing (d) _______ (complicate) due to Covid-19. To prevent (e) _______ (transmit), people should stay inside and rest while symptoms are active. They should also avoid close contact with other people. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:   (1×5=5) Our English teacher is popular (a) _______ us (b) _______ his skill. He has proficiency (c) _______ English. He is friendly (d) _______ us. He is sincere (e) _______ his duties. Really, he is worthy of praise for his nice behaviour. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:   (1×5=5) Bangladesh must source a decent emergency support fund to help its workers, employers, parents, marginal people, and hosted refugees. It has already received fast-track support of USD 100 million from the World Bank; (a) _______ this is far from the actual amount needed for this country of 180 million people. (b) _______, the country has recently unveiled an economic stimulus package of 8 billion USD to counter the adverse effects of the pandemic. The country may temporarily postpone all non-essential developmental works (c) _______ gather a modest amount of money to support its people in fighting this crisis. (d) _______, top business organizations and international funders should come forward to help Bangladesh fight the Covid-19 challenge. Only a supportive and empathetic collaborative effort can help the world, (e) _______ the low and lower-middle-income countries like Bangladesh, overcome this crisis. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text:   (5 marks) the incubation period of covIdI9 time between exposure to the virus and the development of the symptoms is on average five to six days with a range from two to 14 days studies Including modelling suggest that the large majority of symptomatic cases are expected to have an incubation period of between two and 12 days this is important for determining the timing of testing     Part B : Writing (Marks 40) 10.          Suppose, one of your friends has been hospitalized. You went to visit him. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your visit to a hospital to see your ailing friends."         10 11.   Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for a testimonial.             10 12.          Write a composition about "Coronavirus / Covid-19".      20                                                                     ✅ Answer Key Part-A 1.       (a) be (b) in (c) of (d) through (e) with (fl in (g) a (h) by (i) decreasing 0) of 2.       (a) Everyone should get the vaccine against Covid-19 once they are eligible. (b)          It will help to protect both themselves and their community. (c)           Vaccines do not offer complete protection from Covid-19. (d)          Vaccines offer excellent protection against moderate to severe disease, hospitalization, and death. (e)           You are also less likely to infect others once you have been vaccinated. 3.     (a) confirmed (b) been (c) has (d) include (e) surging (0 succumbed (g) ramped (h) follow (i) dwindles 0) made 4. (a) I. am not unsure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (b)          A man has to make a proper use of his time to shine in life. (c)           Everybody knows it. (d)          How miserably the lazy suffer in the long runl (e)           Isn't killing time more harmful than committing suicide? (fl Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days, and years. (g) Youth is the most valuable season of life. •(h) It is in youth when our mind can be shaped easily. (i) Shouldn't we utilize our time properly in youth? 0)          It is the seedtime of life and everyone knows it. 5. (a) Some people infected with the virus have no symptoms, have they/ do they? (b)          When the virus does cause symptoms, common ones include fever, body ache, dry cough, fatigue, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and loss of smell, don't they? (c)           In some people, Covid- 19 causes more severe symptoms like high fever, severe cough, and shortness of breath, doesn't it? (d)          People with Covid-19 can also experience neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or both, can't they? (e)           These may occur with or without respiratory symptoms, mayn't they? 6,        (a) extremely (b) infections (c) official (d) responsible (e) disease 7.        (a) for (b) of (c) to (d) up (e) to (a) but (b) Besides (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand (e) Therefore 9. We don't know for certain if the Covid-19 virus spreads through air conditioning. But we do know that when it's hot and humid, people are more likely to stay indoors, with the windows closed — giving the virus more opportunity to spread.                     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com Source: Advanced Learners- AP Advanced Publication

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 8 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) Model QuestionTotal Marks – 100 ; Time: 3 hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.   (1×10=10)   defend, materialized, so-called, noble, pretender, aloft, fake, cherished, inherent, inspire   Patriotism is a (a) ________ virtue. It is an (b) ________ instinct in human nature. It (c) ________ a man to shed every drop of blood to (d) ________ the liberty and dignity of the country. But patriotism should not be merely a (e) ________ slogan in the public meetings to (f) ________ the people. It should be (g) ________ in the core of heart and (h) ________ in our deeps. We should keep ourselves above the (i) ________ patriotism. Everybody should bear in mind that a (j) ________ must be defeated. Nobody will remember or honour a mock patriot. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.   (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Hence, to every nation its flag   need has is to have patriotic feelings. For that we dearer than any other thing. We its own flag. Every independent country of the world the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation. The National Flag to safeguard its prestige. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10)   forget, write, be, were, write, happen, misunderstand, grow, consider, behave   I could not (a) ________ any letter to you for a long time. Really, I (b) ________ sorry for it. Last time, you (c) ________ about the misbehavior of one of your friends. You (d) ________ very much upset concerning this. Please, try to (e) ________ it. Some people (f) ________ unusually without (g) ________ the situation. Some (h) ________ violent on the spur of the moment or it may so (i) ________ that sometimes people (j) ________ one another. There was misunderstanding between you. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: (1×10=10) (a) Corruption is a great curse. (Make Complex Sentence) (b) Corruption destroys the moral fabric of society. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (c) Corruption is harmful, and it hampers development. (Make Simple Sentence) (d) If corruption is not stopped, society will collapse. (Make Compound Sentence) (e) We cannot but fight against corruption. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (f) We should create awareness to reduce corruption. (Make Complex Sentence) (g) If we tolerate corruption, progress will be impossible. (Make Simple Sentence) (h) The effects of corruption are devastating. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (i) Corruption is the worst enemy of progress. (Make Negative Sentence) (j) It is necessary to address corruption effectively. (Make Interrogative Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements:   (1×5=5) (a) Let us start our journey, ________?(b) Nobody should laugh at the blind, ________?(c) Mina had better stay at home, ________?(d) You aren't doing the work, ________?(e) What a beautiful day it is, ________? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes, or both with the root words given in the parentheses: (1×5=5) To maintain peace in this world, we need universal (a) ________ (brother). In this world, there are (b) _________  (differ) religions like Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, (c) ________ (Buddha) etc. (d) __________ _______ (Friend) among the (e) ________ (believe) of different religions can play an important role to drive away distrust and misconception about different religions. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:   (1×5=5) A poor man suffers (a) ________ many things. He is destitute (b) ________ wealth. He is deprived (c) ________ the basic needs. But he is content (d) ________ what he has. He does not run (e) ________ wealth. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:   (1×5=5) A miser got some money (a) ________ he was not pleased with it. He was in constant fear (b) ________ thieves and robbers should steal it. (c) ________ he thought it necessary to devise some steps (d) ________ no one might get scent of it and steal it. (e) ________ much thought, he bought a lump of gold with all his money and buried it at a secret place.   9.     Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5 mili always goes to work by bus in the morning the bus stops just outside the store in the afternoon she generally goes there by rickshaw or baby taxi she doesnt like to wait at the bus stop in the midday heat   Part B : Writing (Marks 40) 10.          Suppose, recently you have spent your summer vacation in your native village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "How you spent your summer vacation."            10 11.          Suppose, you took logic as one of your elective subjects. Now, it seems to you hard. So you want to change it. Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school for changing one of your elective subjects.                                                                                                                                    10 12. Write a composition about "Discipline". 20                   Key ✅ Answer Key 1.    (a) noble (b) inherent (c) inspires (d) defend (e) so-called (f) aloft (g) cherished (h) materialized (i) fake j) pretender 2     (a) The National flag is the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation. (b)          Every independent country of the world has its own flag. (c)           Hence, to every nation its flag is dearer than any other thing. (d)          We need to safeguard its prestige. (e)           For that we need to have patriotic feelings. 3.  a) write (b) am (c) wrote (d) were (e) forget (f) behave (g) considering (h) grow (i) happen j) misunderstand 4.       (a) It is corruption which is a great curse. (b)          Doesn't corruption destroy the moral fabric of society? (c)           Corruption being harmful hampers development. (d)          Corruption must be stopped, or society will collapse. (e)           We must fight against corruption. (f) We should create awareness so that we can reduce corruption. (g)          Tolerating corruption makes progress impossible. (h)          How devastating the effects of corruption arel (i)            No enemy of progress is as bad as corruption. (j)          Isn't it necessary to address corruption effectively? 5.       (a) Let us start our journey, shall we? (b)  Nobody should laugh at the blind, should they? (c)   Mina had better to stay at home, hadn't she? (d)  You aren't doing the work, are you? (e)  What a beautiful day it is, isn't it? 6.                (a) brotherhood (b) different (c) Buddhism (d) Friendship (e) believers 7.       (a) from (b) of (c) of (d) with (e) after 8.        (a) but (b) lest (c) So/Therefore (d) so that (e) after 9.  Mili always goes to work by bus in the morning. The bus stops just outside the store. In the afternoon, she generally goes there by rickshaw or baby-taxi. She doesn't like to wait at the bus stop in the midday heat.       Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 6 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1×10=10) attract, for, through, at, in, of, up, bank, childhood, the A man cannot remember everything that happened in his (a) __________. But certain events are stored (b) __________ the sub-conscious mind. They sometimes peep (c) __________ the mind's eye. Very simple and trifling things are the centre of (d) __________ for a child. When a man grows (e) __________, he may laugh (f) __________ those things. My playground was (g) __________ the bank of the mighty Teesta. In all the seasons this river had great attraction (h) __________ me. Whenever I was not at home, I could be found on its (i) __________. I was very fond (j) __________ stealing mangoes, lichis, blackberries and other fruits in the company of friends in summer. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1×5=5) Mina has bought a lovely dress. She is fifteen today. Her father is having a birthday party in the afternoon. It is expecting some of her friends to come. The dress is blue and white. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10)   take, go, begin, become, drizzle, be, ask, get, finish, have It (a) __________ a day of Ashar. It (b) __________ since morning that day. I (c) __________ my meal when the sky (d) __________ dark with dense clouds. I hastily (e) __________ my meal and (f) __________ ready to go to school. Big drops of rain (g) __________ to fall by then. Mother (h) __________ me to wait, but that was not possible for my first terminal examination began two days ago and the subject that day was English Paper 1. I (i) __________ my umbrella and set out. (j) __________ only a few steps when it began to pour.   4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets. (1×10=10) (a) Simplicity is a great virtue. (Make Exclamatory Sentence)(b) Everybody appreciates this quality. (Make Negative Sentence)(c) It is one of the best qualities. (Make Complex Sentence)(d) One should practise this virtue. (Make Interrogative Sentence)(e) Very few men are as happy as a simple man. (Make Simple Sentence)(f) By practising simplicity, one can earn people's favour. (Make Compound Sentence)(g) A simple man leads a very carefree life. (Make Exclamatory Sentence)(h) No other person among us is as happy as a simple man. (Make Affirmative Sentence)(i) Everybody likes simplicity. (Make Negative Sentence)(j) So, all should lead a simple life. (Make Complex Sentence) 5. Make tag questions for these statements. (1×5=5) Rafiq is frustrated because he possesses very ill health. Yesterday he read an article about the maintenance of good health. After reading the article, he talked to himself. Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases. (a) __________?One can keep good health by following certain rules. (b) __________?He is to eat a balanced diet. (c) __________?He has to take regular physical exercise. (d) __________?He must enjoy sound sleep. (e) __________? 6. Complete the text by adding suffixes, prefixes, or both to the root words given in the parentheses. (1×5=5) Ours is a big (a) __________ (industry) area in the country. Life in our locality is (b) __________ (frequent) paralysed due to the failure of electric supply. The (c) __________ (own) of both the factories and industries are having a crucial time because their (d) __________ (product) have been hampered much due to frequent (e) __________ (fail) of electric supply. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. (1×5=5) I prohibited him (a) __________ going to the cinema, but he insisted (b) __________ going to the cinema. I could not prevent him (c) __________ going to the cinema. He stuck (d) __________ his insistence. So I was sorry (e) __________ his behaviour. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1×5=5) (a) __________ solve the problem of copying in the examination, the government has taken some preventive measures. (b) __________, the government is trying to raise public awareness. Recently, the government has announced a law that if any student is found copying in the examination hall, he/she will be expelled from the hall. (c) __________, any invigilator who is found helping any examinee will face legal action. (d) __________, if outsiders are found involved in helping any examinee in copying, they will also be punished. (e) __________, the government has interchanged examination centres and formed invigilation teams to monitor the overall condition of the examination centres. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. (5 Marks) what can i teach you asked nasiruddin we dont know replied the students you are students but you do not know anything so i cant teach you anything said nasiruddin Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10.   Load-shedding has become a part of our life. Write a paragraph of 250 words on "Load-Shedding."(10 Marks) 11.   Suppose you could not pay your tuition fee in time. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for remission of the delay fine.(10 Marks) 12.   Write a composition about "The Population Problem of Bangladesh."(20 Marks)             Key Part-A 1.  (a)- childhood (b) in (c) through (d) attraction (e) up (0 at (g) the (h) for (i) bank 0) of 2. (a) Mina is fifteen today. (b) She is having a birthday party in the afternoon. (c) She is expecting some of her friends to come. (d) Her father has bought a lovely dress. (e) It is blue and white. 3.       (a) was (b) had been drizzling (c) was having (d) became (e) finished (f) got (g) began (h) asked (i) took j) had gone 4        (a) What a great virtue simplicity is! (b)          Nobody fails to appreciate this quality. (c)           Very few qualities- are as good as it. (d)          Shouldn't, one practise this virtue? (e)           A simple man is one of the best happiest men. One can practise simplicity and earn people's favour.. (g)          What a carefree life a simple man leads! (h)          A simple man is the happiest person among us. (i)            Nobody dislikes simplicity. j)       So, all should lead a life that is .simple. 5.Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases, (a) doesn't It.? One can keep good health by following certain rules, (b) can't they? He is to eat a balanced diet, (c) isn't he ? He has to take rqgular physical exercise, (d) hasn't he ? He must enjoy sound sleep, (e) mustn't he ? 6.(a) industrial (b) frequently (c) owners (d) productions (e) failure 7.        (a) from (b) on (c) from (d) to (e) for 8.       (a) In order to (b) first of all (c) if.. (d) even if (e) moreover 9. 'What can I teach you?" asked Nasiruddin. 'We don't know," replied the students. "You are students but you do not know anything. So, I can't teach you anything," said Nasiruddin.       Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 5 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) Part A 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.  1×10 = 10 across, be, an, it, increase, with, by, of The risk of transmission can (a) ______ higher in places where people gather (b) ______ close proximity. Wearing masks, proper hand hygiene, and minimizing duration (c) ______ exposure are essential strategies. Many infections occur (d) ______ crowded gatherings such as parties or events. The chance (e) ______ airborne spread is increased when people talk or sing loudly (f) ______ others. Indoor settings are considered to (g) ______ more dangerous than outdoor ones. The virus can travel (h) ______ the air, especially when ventilation is poor. Experts say controlling indoor crowding can reduce transmission risks (i) ______ a significant margin, especially if combined (j) ______ mask-wearing and distancing. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.  1×5 = 5 Column A Column B Column C Scientists reduce that new variants spread more easily. People must follow large indoor gatherings when possible. Masks have discovered the risk of respiratory droplet transmission. Those infected may not show any symptoms initially. Everyone should avoid health protocols seriously. 3. Complete the following with the right forms of the verbs given in the box.  1×10 = 10 rise, claim, protect, suffer, improve, be, test, include, follow, launch Since the outbreak began, millions of lives (a) ______ by Covid-19. Many countries (b) ______ mass testing programs to detect the virus early. Symptoms (c) ______ fever, cough, and fatigue. Vulnerable groups (d) ______ greatly due to poor immunity. While vaccines (e) ______ helpful, new variants (f) ______ more dangerous. Authorities (g) ______ several guidelines to stop the spread. Everyone (h) ______ to wear masks in public places. Recent efforts (i) ______ the healthcare system significantly. Rapid testing and vaccination campaigns (j) ______ lives worldwide. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets:  1×10 = 10 (a) We must follow the rules of hygiene. (Make Negative Sentence)(b) It is important to keep a safe distance from others. (Make Simple Sentence)(c) Isn’t health the greatest wealth? (Make Assertive Sentence)(d) The doctors are working day and night. (Make Exclamatory Sentence)(e) Better prevention than cure. (Make Interrogative Sentence)(f) Everyone must stay home during lockdown. (Make Negative Sentence)(g) No other factor is as important as awareness. (Make Simple Sentence)(h) During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs. (Make Complex Sentence)(i) We should help one another during crises. (Make Interrogative Sentence)(j) People understood the importance of health. (Make Conditional Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements.  1×5 = 5 (a) Everyone should wear a mask in public, ______?(b) The vaccine is not 100% effective, ______?(c) You have taken your booster shot, ______?(d) The virus spreads through droplets, ______?(e) They didn’t go to the gathering, ______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.  1×5 = 5 The (a) ------------ (science) community continues to study the changing behavior of the virus. Many experts have warned about the (b) ------------ (possible) of another outbreak. Despite (c) ------------ (continue) efforts, the virus keeps mutating. This (d) ------------ (predict) nature makes planning difficult. Still, (e) ------------ (nation) cooperation is needed more than ever. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.  1×5 = 5 Good hygiene plays a vital role (a) ______ preventing infection. People should wash their hands frequently (b) ______ soap and water. Masks help to guard (c) ______ droplets released by others. During outbreaks, governments appeal (d) ______ the public to avoid crowded places. All of us must stay away (e) ______ rumors and misinformation. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.  1×5 = 5 Mina is a college student living in Dhaka. (a) ______ she knew the risk of Covid-19, she still went to a crowded marketplace without a mask. (b) ______ the visit, she felt slightly ill and developed a cough. (c) ______ her mother insisted, she agreed to get tested. (d) ______ the result came back positive, the entire family had to quarantine. (e) ______, they all recovered safely. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text:  5 i stayed home most of the time during the lockdown my brother however went outside often without wearing a mask he didn't care about the risks but eventually he got infected and had to stay in isolation for two weeks Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10.  Write a paragraph in 250 words on "Traffic Jam". 11.  Suppose your family is struggling financially due to the pandemic. Write an application to the Head of your institution for financial aid or free studentship. 12.  Write a composition on "Duties of a Student".         Key Part-A Answer Key 1.  (a) be (b) in (c) of (d) at (e) of (f) by (g) be (h) across (i) by (j) with 2. Scientists have discovered that new variants spread more easily. People should avoid large indoor gatherings when possible. Masks reduce the risk of respiratory droplet transmission. Those infected may not show any symptoms initially. Everyone must follow health protocols seriously. 3.  (a) have been claimed (b) launched (c) include (d) have suffered (e) are (f) are (g) have introduced (h) are required (i) have improved (j) have saved 4. (a) We must not avoid the rules of hygiene.(b) Keeping a safe distance from others is important.(c) Health is the greatest wealth.(d) How hard the doctors are working day and night!(e) Isn’t prevention better than cure?(f) No one must stay outside during lockdown.(g) Awareness is the most important factor.(h) Many people lost their jobs when the pandemic started.(i) Shouldn’t we help one another during crises?(j) If people hadn’t understood the importance of health, things could be worse. 5. (a) shouldn’t they?(b) is it?(c) haven’t you?(d) doesn’t it?(e) did they? 6.  (a) scientific (b) possibility (c) continuous (d) unpredictable (e) international 7.  (a) in (b) with (c) against (d) to (e) from 8.  (a) Although (b) After (c) Because (d) When (e) Fortunately 9.  I stayed home most of the time during the lockdown. My brother, however, went outside often without wearing a mask. He didn't care about the risks, but eventually he got infected and had to stay in isolation for two weeks.     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 4 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 1×10 = 10 through, be, a, I, decrease, with, of, in Several outbreak investigation reports have shown that Covid-19 transmission can (a) ______ particularly effective (b) ______ crowded, confined indoor spaces. The duration (c) ______ the indoor activity and increased production of respiratory droplets (d) ______ loud speech and singing, likely increased the risk (e) ______ transmission. Poor ventilation in confined indoor spaces is associated (f) ______ increased transmission of respiratory infections and Covid-19 (g) ______ particular. Well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems may have (h) ______ complementary role in decreasing transmission in indoor spaces (i) ______ increasing the rate of air change, (j) ______ recirculation of air and increasing the use (k) ______ outdoor air. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5 = 5 Everyone should take the vaccine against Covid-19 once they are eligible. It offers excellent protection against moderate to severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Vaccines do not offer complete protection from Covid-19. You should protect both themselves and their community. People who are vaccinated are also less likely to infect others once they have been vaccinated. 3. Complete the following with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1×10 = 10 have, make, be, surge, dwindle, succumb, include, follow, confirm, ramp In the year since the first death from Covid-19 was (a) ______ in Bangladesh, over 8,500 lives have (b) ______ lost to the highly infectious novel coronavirus in the country. No one (c) ______ been spared by Covid-19. Victims (d) ______ teachers, students, judges, lawyers, policemen, businessmen, artists and more. The virus has (e) ______ once again in recent times and 11 more people (f) ______ to Covid-19 on Wednesday. The government has (g) ______ up awareness campaigns on the need to wear masks and (h) ______ health guidelines, while the number of available hospital beds (i) ______. Furthermore, the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus has (j) ______ efforts to contain transmission even more important. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: 1×10 = 10 (a) I am sure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (Make Negative Sentence) (b) A man has to make a proper use of his time if he wants to shine in life. (Make Simple Sentence) (c) Who doesn’t know it? (Make Assertive Sentence) (d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (e) Killing time is more harmful than committing suicide. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (f) Our life is only a sum total of hours, days, and years. (Make Negative Sentence) (g) No other season of life is as valuable as youth. (Make Simple Sentence) (h) In youth, our mind can be shaped easily. (Make Complex Sentence) (i) We should utilize our time properly in youth. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (j) Everyone knows it as the seedtime of life. (Make Conditional Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5 = 5 (a) Some people infected with the virus have no symptoms, ______?(b) When the virus does cause symptoms, common ones include fever, body ache, dry cough, fatigue, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and loss of smell, ______?(c) In some people, Covid-19 causes more severe symptoms like high fever, severe cough, and shortness of breath, ______?(d) People with Covid-19 can also experience neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or both, ______?(e) These may occur with or without respiratory symptoms, ______?   6.              Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.                                                                                                                        IX5=5 Coronaviruses are an (a) --------------  (extreme) common cause of colds and other upper respiratory (b) ------------  (infect). SARS-CoV-2, short for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is the (c) ----------  (office) name for the coronavirus (d) --------------  (response) for Covid-19. Covid‑ 19, short' for "coronavirus (e) -----------------  (ease) 2019," is the name of the disease caused by theSARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. 7.              Fill in the gaps with appropriate preposition.                lx5=5 A sinner feels repentant (a) -------------------  his sin. He repents (b) -----------------  his sin. He prays (cl ---------------  Allah. He gives (d) ---------------  all his bad habits. He does not addict (e) -----------------  any evil activities. S. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.                                                                    1X5=5 Flora; a student of class 9 of a renowned school of Dhaka, registered for her Covid Vaccine using her birth registration certificate a month ago, (a) ---------------  she was very anxious as she was not getting the date of vaccine. (b) -------------- , her final examination was getting nearer day by day. If the date of vaccine coincided with her exam, she would be in trouble. (c   ..    , the newDelta variant of Covid-19 was spreading very quickly. Still. there was no good news for Flora. (d) ------------- , she developed a severe headache and fever with a runny nose. (e) --------------------  shedecided to have a Covid Test and went to a hospital with her father. 9.      Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5 we dont know for certain if the people. virus spreads through air conditioning but we do'know -that when its hot and humid people are more likely to stay indoors with the windows closed giving the virus more opportunity to spread Part B : Writing (Marks 40) 10.    Suppose, you always remember your first day at school. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your First Day at School".                                                                                                                10 11.    Suppose, your father is a poor government employee. You have four school going brothers and sisters. Your father can not bear your educational expenses. 10 Now, write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress,of your school fora full free studentship. 12.    Write a composition about "Population Problem of Bangladesh"."`         Key Part-A 1.       (a) be (b) in (c) of (d) through (e) with (fl in (g) a (h) by (i) decreasing 0) of 2.       (a) Everyone should get the vaccine against Covid-19 once they are eligible. (b)          It will help to protect both themselves and their community. (c)           Vaccines do not offer complete protection from Covid-19. (d)          Vaccines offer excellent protection against moderate to severe disease, hospitalization, and death. (e)           You are also less likely to infect others once you have been vaccinated. 3.     (a) confirmed (b) been (c) has (d) include (e) surging (0 succumbed (g) ramped (h) follow (i) dwindles 0) made 4. (a) I. am not unsure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (b)          A man has to make a proper use of his time to shine in life. (c)           Everybody knows it. (d)          How miserably the lazy suffer in the long runl (e)           Isn't killing time more harmful than committing suicide? (fl Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days, and years. (g) Youth is the most valuable season of life. (h) It is in youth when our mind can be shaped easily. (i) Shouldn't we utilize our time properly in youth? j)  It is the seedtime of life and everyone knows it. 5. (a) Some people infected with the virus have no symptoms, have they/ do they? (b)          When the virus does cause symptoms, common ones include fever, body ache, dry cough, fatigue, chills, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and loss of smell, don't they? (c)           In some people, Covid- 19 causes more severe symptoms like high fever, severe cough, and shortness of breath, doesn't it? (d)          People with Covid-19 can also experience neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or both, can't they? (e)           These may occur with or without respiratory symptoms, mayn't they? 6,        (a) extremely (b) infections (c) official (d) responsible (e) disease 7.        (a) for (b) of (c) to (d) up (e) to (a) but (b) Besides (c) Moreover (d) On the other hand (e) Therefore 9. We don't know for certain if the Covid-19 virus spreads through air conditioning. But we do know that when it's hot and humid, people are more likely to stay indoors, with the windows closed — giving the virus more opportunity to spread.     Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 3 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1x10=10)   kindness | to | a | from | in | the | friendship | he | of | by Last month I had (a) ______ wonderful experience during my trip to a hill station. There I met an old man who told me the story (b) ______ a brave soldier. (c) ______ soldier had saved his entire battalion from an ambush. He was remembered (d) ______ his courage and sacrifice. I was deeply touched (e) ______ the story. It taught me the value (f) ______ bravery and (g) ______. His example continues to inspire everyone even now. The old man said that (h) ______ also had a friend who once showed equal courage. (i) ______ man was honoured with (j) ______ national award. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (1x5=5) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Television plays an important role in education. It provides us entertainment and information. People watch various programmes on different topics. Children should avoid watching TV too much. Programmes help to widen our outlook. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1x10=10) tell | improve | bring | update | watch | be | open | cover | entertain | make Television (a) ______ a powerful medium of communication. It (b) ______ us about current events happening around the world. Various channels (c) ______ live news and entertainment. Educational programmes (d) ______ to help students. The number of viewers (e) ______ increasing day by day. New platforms also (f) ______ television available online. Many channels (g) ______ different aspects of life. It not only (h) ______ but also (i) ______ knowledge and (j) ______ public awareness. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: (1x10=10) (a) Learning English is essential for success. (Make Negative) (b) Doesn’t everyone need English in this era? (Make Assertive) (c) What a useful skill it is to speak in English! (Make Assertive) (d) You should practice English daily, or you will not improve. (Make Simple) (e) English is both a global and a practical language. (Make Complex) (f) If you practice English regularly, you will improve. (Make Simple) (g) Without a strong vocabulary, you cannot write well. (Make Complex) (h) English is too important to ignore. (Make Complex) (i) Nobody can deny the usefulness of English. (Make Affirmative) (j) The ability to communicate in English is admired. (Make Interrogative) 5. Make tag questions of these statements: (1x5=5) English is now the most widely used language in the world. It is the language of science, technology, and business. So, (a) _______? Many countries include English in their curriculum, (b) _______? It is necessary to learn English well, (c) _______? Some people struggle with pronunciation, (d) _______? But everyone can master it with practice, (e) _______? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parentheses: (1x5=5) Education is the backbone of a nation. An educated person is (a) _______ (respect) everywhere. (b) _______ (illiterate) people cannot contribute to national development. Their (c) _______ (aware) creates problems. They live in (d) _______ (hygiene) conditions. We must increase the rate of (e) _______ (literate). 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (1x5=5) The thief broke (a) _______ the house at night. He stole some valuables (b) _______ the cupboard. The police arrived (c) _______ time and chased the thief. He ran (d) _______ the fields and escaped. Later he was arrested (e) _______ a different location. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1x5=5) Traffic jam is a common problem in cities. (a) _______ the number of vehicles is increasing, the roads are not wide enough. (b) _______ there are too many unlicensed vehicles on the road. (c) _______ drivers don’t follow traffic rules, accidents occur. (d) _______ the situation demands proper traffic management. (e) _______ the city authorities should act immediately. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (5) the boy said i lost my notebook yesterday did you see it anywhere asked the teacher no sir replied the boy i searched for it everywhere Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10. Write a paragraph in 250 words on "The Importance of Learning English." (10) 11. Suppose you are a student of Banglabazar High School. Your father has been transferred to Rajshahi. Now write an application to your Headmaster for a Transfer Certificate. (10) 12. Write a composition about "The Value of Time." (20)       Key Part-A (a) a (b) of (c) The (d) for (e) by (f) of (g) kindness (h) he (i) The (j) a (a) Television plays an important role in education.(b) It provides us entertainment and information.(c) People watch various programmes on different topics.(d) Children should avoid watching TV too much.(e) Programmes help to widen our outlook. (a) is (b) tells (c) cover (d) are made (e) is (f) make (g) describe (h) entertains (i) improve (j) bring (a) Learning English is not useless for success.(b) Everyone needs English in this era.(c) It is a very useful skill to speak in English.(d) Without practicing English daily, you will not improve.(e) English is a language which is both global and practical.(f) By practicing English regularly, you will improve.(g) You cannot write well unless you have a strong vocabulary.(h) English is so important that we cannot ignore it.(i) Everyone admits the usefulness of English.(j) Isn’t the ability to communicate in English admired? (a) isn’t it?(b) don’t they?(c) isn’t it?(d) don’t they?(e) can’t they? (a) respected(b) Illiterate(c) unawareness(d) unhygienic(e) literacy (a) into(b) from(c) in(d) through(e) at (a) Though(b) Moreover(c) When(d) So(e) Therefore The boy said, "I lost my notebook yesterday.""Did you see it anywhere?" asked the teacher."No, sir," replied the boy. "I searched for it everywhere."       Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 2 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (1×10=10) desire, an, tie, realize, IBM, beyond Man has (a) ______ inborn curiosity to see the unseen and to know (b) ______ unknown. One can do many things to fulfil one's indomitable (c) ______. A person usually tries to find (d) ______ the things and beings surrounding him. He (e) ______ evaluates others, overlooks, counts, measures and observes (f) ______ circumstances. And thus he gathers experience throughout his lifetime leaving himself unknown. To know thyself is (g) ______ abstract quest (h) ______ finding something (i) ______ the material capacity. It is very difficult to understand and (j) ______ our own selves. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below (1×5=5) Trees give oxygen to breathe to live. They should not destroy trees. We need oxygen to breathe to live. Trees provide shelter to birds and animals. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box. (1×10=10)  bring, bury, say, cut, get, inscribe, lie, be, make, come During the last autumn vacation I (a) ______ such an opportunity to visit Bagerhat, a great historical place. There I (b) ______ the Mazar of Khan Jahan Ali. It is a fine one-storeyed building. It has a beautiful dome. Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (c) ______ there. The tomb (d) ______ of cut-out stones. It cannot be accurately (e) ______ where from these (f) ______. On the tomb there (g) ______ inscriptions in Arabic. An inscription (h) ______ that he (i) ______ on 25th October, 1459. There is a small mosque nearby. A close associate of Khan Jahan Ali (j) ______ outside the tomb. 4. Change the sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (1×10=10) (a) Taking bribes is a serious crime. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (b) It is a very immoral practice. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (c) People who take bribes harm the society. (Make Simple Sentence) (d) Taking bribes damages the reputation of individuals and organizations. (Make Negative Sentence) (e) Everyone knows that taking bribes is wrong. (Make Compound Sentence) (f) Bribes are taken by corrupt people. (Make Complex Sentence) (g) The government must take strict actions to stop bribery. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (h) Taking bribes is not as acceptable as working honestly. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (i) We should never take bribes to maintain integrity. (Make Complex Sentence) (j) How destructive taking bribes is to society! (Make Assertive Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements. (1×5=5) (a) Abdur Rahim grows vegetables, ______ ?(b) Yes. But his father told him to grow vegetables and paddy, ______ ?(c) He is earning much by selling them, ______ ?(d) He will buy more land, ______ ?(e) Now he can easily maintain his family, ______ ? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parentheses. (1×5=5) English is spoken all over the world. It should be learnt for various reasons. For example, English is the most (a) ______ (wide) used international language. It is necessary to operate (b) ______ (communicate)  with the (c) ______ (foreign)  for various purposes. There are also certain jobs in the country, which require a good (d) ______ (function)  knowledge of English. The job of a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tourist guide, a mechanic, a (e) ______ (reception)  of an international hotel and an executive of a multinational firm etc. are a few of them. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. (1×5=5) The old man's advice had no influence (a) ______ his sons because they were indifferent (b) ______ their father's advice but they were influenced (c) ______ their father's hard work. Their father tried to convince them that industry is the key (d) ______ success. But the sons had no inclination (e) ______ hard work. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1×5=5) (a) ______ a student does not learn his/her lessons properly, examination is tough for him/her.(b) ______ examination is easy if he/she takes proper preparation. The night before the examination is not always joyous. Feelings, of course, differ from examinee to examinee.(c) ______ it is something like a bad dream.(d) ______ most of our students are negligent.(e) ______ there is much hurry, suspense and tension among the students the night before the examination. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.   (5) that cant be replied the nightingle, I cant have any nest in the palace i love to live in the greenwood i fly around to the, poor fishermen to the peasants huts to the people who live far away from the palace Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10. Suppose you always remember your first day at school. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Your First Day at School".   (10) 11. Suppose your father is a poor government employee. You have four school-going brothers and sisters. Your father cannot bear your educational expenses. Now, write an application to your Headmaster/Headmistress of your school for a full free studentship.   (10) 12. Write a composition about "Population Problem of Bangladesh".   (20)       Key Part-A 1.                (a) an (b) the (c) desire (d) out (e) critically (0 the (g) an (h) of (i) beyond 0) realize 2.                (a) Trees provide oxygen to breathe to live. (b)          They add life, to .a place. (c)           We need oxygen to breathe to live. (d)          Trees are very useful to man. (e)           They give shelter to birds and animals. (a) got (b) saw (c) was buried (d) is made (e) said (0 were brought (g) are (h) says (1) died 0) was buried 4.        (a)  Isn't taking bribes a serious crime? (b) What an immoral practice it is! (c) People taking bribes harm the society. (d) Taking bribes damages the reputation of not. only individuals but also organizations. (e) Taking bribes is wrong and everyone knows it. (f) Bribes are taken by people who are corrupt. (g)          Mustn't the government take strict actions to stop bribery? (h)          Taking bribes is less acceptable than working honestly. (i)            We should never take bribes so that we can maintain integrity. 0) Taking bribes is very destructive to society. 5.             Abdur Rahim grows vegetables, (a) doesn't he? Yes. But his father told him to grow vegetables and paddy, (b) didn't he? Very well. He is earning much by selling them, (c) isn't he? A few acres. He will buy more land, (d) won't he? Now he can easily maintain his family, (e) can't he? 6.                (a) widely (b) communication (c) foreigners (d) functional (e) receptionist 7.                (a) on/upon (b) to (c) by, (d) to (e) for 8.                (a) if (b) on the contrary (c) however/actually (d) unfortunately/in fact (e) for this reason 9.             'That can't be," replied the nightingle. "I can't have any nest in the palace. I love to live in the greenwood. I fly around to the poor fishermen, to the peasants' huts, to the people who live far away from the palace." Part-B Search writing items in the search bar of www.babarenglish.com

SSC English Second Paper Model Question- 1 English Second paper Total Marks - 100 Time : 3 Hours (Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.) Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.  (1×10=10) defend, materialized, so-called, noble, pretender, aloft, fake, cherished, inherent, inspire Patriotism is a (a) ________ virtue. It is an (b) ________ instinct in human nature. It (c) ________ a man to shed every drop of blood to (d) ________ the liberty and dignity of the country. But patriotism should not be merely a (e) ________ slogan in the public meetings to (f) ________ the people. It should be (g) ________ in the core of heart and (h) ________ in our deeps. We should keep ourselves above the (i) ________ patriotism. Everybody should bear in mind that a (j) ________ must be defeated. Nobody will remember or honour a mock patriot. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.  (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Hence, to every nation its flag   need has is to have patriotic feelings. For that we dearer than any other thing. We its own flag. Every independent country of the world the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation. The National Flag to safeguard its prestige. 3. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box.  (1×10=10) forget, write, be, were, write, happen, misunderstand, grow, consider, behave I could not (a) ________ any letter to you for a long time. Really, I (b) ________ sorry for it. Last time, you (c) ________ about the misbehavior of one of your friends. You (d) ________ very much upset concerning this. Please, try to (e) ________ it. Some people (f) ________ unusually without (g) ________ the situation. Some (h) ________ violent on the spur of the moment or it may so (i) ________ that sometimes people (j) ________ one another. There was misunderstanding between you. 4. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: (1×10=10) (a) Corruption is a great curse. (Make Complex Sentence) (b) Corruption destroys the moral fabric of society. (Make Interrogative Sentence) (c) Corruption is harmful, and it hampers development. (Make Simple Sentence) (d) If corruption is not stopped, society will collapse. (Make Compound Sentence) (e) We cannot but fight against corruption. (Make Affirmative Sentence) (f) We should create awareness to reduce corruption. (Make Complex Sentence) (g) If we tolerate corruption, progress will be impossible. (Make Simple Sentence) (h) The effects of corruption are devastating. (Make Exclamatory Sentence) (i) Corruption is the worst enemy of progress. (Make Negative Sentence) (j) It is necessary to address corruption effectively. (Make Interrogative Sentence) 5. Make tag questions of these statements:  (1×5=5) (a) Let us start our journey, ________?(b) Nobody should laugh at the blind, ________?(c) Mina had better stay at home, ________?(d) You aren't doing the work, ________?(e) What a beautiful day it is, ________? 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes, or both with the root words given in the parentheses:  (1×5=5) To maintain peace in this world, we need universal (a) ________ (brother). In this world, there are (b) _________ (differ) religions like Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, (c) ________ (Buddha) etc. (d) __________ _______ (Friend) among the (e) ________ (believe) of different religions can play an important role to drive away distrust and misconception about different religions. 7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:  (1×5=5) A poor man suffers (a) ________ many things. He is destitute (b) ________ wealth. He is deprived (c) ________ the basic needs. But he is content (d) ________ what he has. He does not run (e) ________ wealth. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:  (1×5=5) A miser got some money (a) ________ he was not pleased with it. He was in constant fear (b) ________ thieves and robbers should steal it. (c) ________ he thought it necessary to devise some steps (d) ________ no one might get scent of it and steal it. (e) ________ much thought, he bought a lump of gold with all his money and buried it at a secret place. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.  (5 marks) mili always goes to work by bus in the morning the bus stops just outside the store in the afternoon she generally goes there by rickshaw or baby taxi she doesnt like to wait at the bus stop in the midday heat Part B: Writing (Marks 40) 10.  Suppose, recently you have spent your summer vacation in your native village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words  on "How you spent your summer vacation."  (10) 11.  Suppose, you took logic as one of your elective subjects. Now, it seems to you hard. So you want to change it.Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school  for changing one of your elective subjects. (10) 12.  Write a composition about "Discipline."  (20) Key Answer Key Part-A 1.  (a) noble (b) inherent (c) inspires (d) defend (e) so-called (f) aloft (g) cherished (h) materialized (i) fake (j) pretender 2.  (a) The National flag is the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation. (b)          Every independent country of the world has its own flag. (c)           Hence, to every nation its flag is dearer than any other thing. (d)          We need to safeguard its prestige. (e)           For that we need to have patriotic feelings.. 3.  (a) write (b) am (c) wrote (d) were (e) forget (f) behave (g) considering (h) grow (i) happen (j) misunderstand 4. (a) It is corruption which is a great curse.(b) Doesn't corruption destroy the moral fabric of society?(c) Corruption being harmful hampers development.(d) Corruption must be stopped, or society will collapse.(e) We must fight against corruption.(f) We should create awareness so that we can reduce corruption.(g) Tolerating corruption makes progress impossible.(h) How devastating the effects of corruption are!(i) No enemy of progress is as bad as corruption.(j) Isn't it necessary to address corruption effectively? 5. (a) shall we?(b) should they?(c) hadn't she?(d) are you?(e) isn't it? 6. (a) brotherhood(b) different(c) Buddhism(d) Friendship(e) believers 7. (a) from(b) of(c) of(d) with(e) after 8. (a) but(b) lest(c) So/Therefore(d) so that(e) After 9. Mili always goes to work by bus in the morning. The bus stops just outside the store. In the afternoon, she generally goes there by rickshaw or baby-taxi. She doesn't like to wait at the bus stop in the midday heat.

A Promising and Struggling Legend     Feroza is a name of a woman who struggled much for herself and her family. Her life was so pathetic and struggling that one cannot but drop one’s tears.                 Feroza’s childhood was full of sorrows. She never had a moment of happiness in her life. Want of food, want of shelter and want of clothing were her daily companions. She was married to a 24 years old unemployed man when she was twelve. Feroza saw more want than happiness entering into her husband’s house. It was Feroza who worked for a handful of grains to feed herself, her mother-in-law and her husband. And thus her struggling life started.                   Her first son was born when she was 19. the birth of a child meant another mouth to feed. Feroza’s toiling day became harder with the birth of her second son. her husband was still unwilling to work and therefore, she had to work even harder to feed all the five mouths. From morning to dark she worked and worked. When she was 24 her third son was born. Each day became more difficult for feroza. No matter how hard she worked she could never earn enough to feed everyone.                   Feroza’s husband did not have a job so their life was very difficult. When there was no work, she, and her husband and children had to starve for days. At one point they had to sell their hut. Then the whole family had to live under a tree. Feroza would do any work to keep her children staring. The villagers thought she was crazy and teased her. The young boys and girls would run after her pelting her with stones, laughed and made fun of her. Feroza use to get up before sunrise go to the fields to cut paddy and came back home when it was dark and the children were not around. Feroza never thought that her toiling day s would end.                 Feroza was fighting for the survival of her family and herself. The days were hard. Day by day work became even scarcer. One day she came to know about the Grameen Bank. She became a member of the Bank, took a loan and started her own ‘rice-husking’ business.  Gradually she managed to improve her conditions and managed to repay the loan she had borrowed from the Grameen Bank. After then she took a larger loan and started a stationary shop alongside her husking business. He went to the adult literacy center and learned to read and write. After few years her worst days were over. She had solvency, security and happiness. A Promise to Keep Dilara, a thirteen-year-old girl, lives in Swapnopur with her poor parents and two younger siblings. Life is tough for her family because her parents, who are illiterate, struggle to earn enough money to support everyone. Despite their challenges, Dilara dreams of changing her family’s situation by receiving a good education. To make that dream come true, she promises herself that she will study hard from then on. One day, one of her teachers told her that some schools in Swapnopur offer scholarships to bright students. A scholarship would help Dilara continue her education, so she worked with great determination to do well in her exams. Her hard work paid off when she achieved excellent results, and the school rewarded her and other top students with a bundle of books to celebrate their achievements. Dilara read all of her books long before the New Year. She was motivated by the idea that if she worked hard, good things would happen. But the road ahead was not as easy as she had hoped. Sometimes, despite working hard, the results are not always as expected. However, Dilara’s promise to herself gave her the strength to keep going. She decided that no matter how uncertain the future might be, she would not let uncertainty hold her back. She would continue to work hard, knowing that perseverance and determination would lead her to a brighter future. Moral: Hard work and determination are key to overcoming challenges, even when the future seems uncertain. Bilkis / Feroza Changes Her Life: Once there lived a middle-aged woman         Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst the verdant countryside, there dwelt a resolute and hardworking middle-aged woman by the name of Bilkis, who was entrusted with the task of providing for her family of five comprising of her husband and three sons. Despite her assiduous efforts, the onerous burden of making ends meet fell solely on her shoulders, for her spouse was a lethargic individual who did not make any contribution towards their sustenance.   One day, Bilkis had a serendipitous encounter with a group of philanthropic individuals from the Grameen Bank, who expressed their eagerness to assist indigent, landless and vulnerable people. Grasping the opportunity with both hands, she applied for a loan of three thousand taka from the Bank and was approved. Armed with this loan, she proceeded to purchase a dheki and some paddy, and embarked on her journey towards financial independence.   Undeterred by the arduous struggles that lay ahead, Bilkis and her husband began to meticulously plan out their future course of action. They first constructed a thatched hut to provide shelter for themselves and their children, sparing them from the elements. Subsequently, Bilkis sold the rice in the market, reaping a considerable profit that allowed her to repay the first instalment of her loan, as well as purchase food and clothing for her offspring.   Through sheer perseverance and unflagging determination, Bilkis persevered through the trials and tribulations that lay ahead, emerging triumphant in her struggle for existence. Her tireless efforts had borne fruit, culminating in a life of dignity and self-reliance for her and her family.   A Struggling Woman                   Feroza is a name of a woman who struggled much for herself and her family. Her life was so pathetic and struggling that one cannot but drop one’s tears.                 Feroza’s childhood was full of sorrows. She never had a moment of happiness in her life. Want of food, want of shelter and want of clothing were her daily companions. She was married to a 24 years old unemployed man when she was twelve. Feroza saw more want than happiness entering into her husband’s house. It was Feroza who worked for a handful of grains to feed herself, her mother-in-law and her husband. And thus her struggling life started.                   Her first son was born when she was 19. the birth of a child meant another mouth to feed. Feroza’s toiling day became harder with the birth of her second son. her husband was still unwilling to work and therefore, she had to work even harder to feed all the five mouths. From morning to dark she worked and worked. When she was 24 her third son was born. Each day became more difficult for feroza. No matter how hard she worked she could never earn enough to feed everyone.                   Feroza’s husband did not have a job so their life was very difficult. When there was no work, she, and her husband and children had to starve for days. At one point they had to sell their hut. Then the whole family had to live under a tree. Feroza would do any work to keep her children staring. The villagers thought she was crazy and teased her. The young boys and girls would run after her pelting her with stones, laughed and made fun of her. Feroza use to get up before sunrise go to the fields to cut paddy and came back home when it was dark and the children were not around. Feroza never thought that her toiling day s would end.                 Feroza was fighting for the survival of her family and herself. The days were hard. Day by day work became even scarcer. One day she came to know about the Grameen Bank. She became a member of the Bank, took a loan and started her own ‘rice-husking’ business.  Gradually she managed to improve her conditions and managed to repay the loan she had borrowed from the Grameen Bank. After then she took a larger loan and started a stationary shop alongside her husking business. He went to the adult literacy center and learned to read and write. After few years her worst days were over. She had solvency, security and happiness.   A Promising and Struggling Legend   Feroza is a name of a woman who struggled much for herself and her family. Her life was so pathetic and struggling that one cannot but drop one’s tears.                 Feroza’s childhood was full of sorrows. She never had a moment of happiness in her life. Want of food, want of shelter and want of clothing were her daily companions. She was married to a 24 years old unemployed man when she was twelve. Feroza saw more want than happiness entering into her husband’s house. It was Feroza who worked for a handful of grains to feed herself, her mother-in-law and her husband. And thus her struggling life started.                   Her first son was born when she was 19. the birth of a child meant another mouth to feed. Feroza’s toiling day became harder with the birth of her second son. her husband was still unwilling to work and therefore, she had to work even harder to feed all the five mouths. From morning to dark she worked and worked. When she was 24 her third son was born. Each day became more difficult for feroza. No matter how hard she worked she could never earn enough to feed everyone.                   Feroza’s husband did not have a job so their life was very difficult. When there was no work, she, and her husband and children had to starve for days. At one point they had to sell their hut. Then the whole family had to live under a tree. Feroza would do any work to keep her children staring. The villagers thought she was crazy and teased her. The young boys and girls would run after her pelting her with stones, laughed and made fun of her. Feroza use to get up before sunrise go to the fields to cut paddy and came back home when it was dark and the children were not around. Feroza never thought that her toiling day s would end.                 Feroza was fighting for the survival of her family and herself. The days were hard. Day by day work became even scarcer. One day she came to know about the Grameen Bank. She became a member of the Bank, took a loan and started her own ‘rice-husking’ business.  Gradually she managed to improve her conditions and managed to repay the loan she had borrowed from the Grameen Bank. After then she took a larger loan and started a stationary shop alongside her husking business. He went to the adult literacy center and learned to read and write. After few years her worst days were over. She had solvency, security and happiness.     Complete the following story following the cue : Once there lived a middle-aged woman named Meena. She had three sons. Her husband was very lazy and he did not do any work. None but she had to work all day tong to earn money for the family... Ans.     Struggle of Existence Once there lived a middle-aged woman named Meena. She had three sons. Her husband was very lazy and he did not do any work. None but she had to work all day long to earn money for the family. One day she met a group of people who came to her village from the Grameen Bank. They said they were interested in helping the poor people,* the landless and the helpless. She learnt from them that they would provide loan particularly to the rural poor women. He became a member of the Grameen Bank. After a month she got a.loan of five thousand takes. ':'hen she bought a dheki and some paddy with the money. First she and her husband made a thatched hut. The profit that she made was enough to repay the first installment and buy food and clothes for her children. She sold the rice in the market and made a good profit. In this way she changed her lot. There are many unemployed women in our rural areas. 'They should follow the self employed woman, Meena who has already changed the wheels of her lot by running a business. Unemployment is a curse. So one should not be unemployed in society.           Industry is the Key to Success:   Muna / Feroza , a young girl hailing from a destitute farmer's family, was deprived of education by her father due to their impoverished circumstances. Eventually, at the tender age of fifteen, her parents arranged her marriage to a man of similar means. Alas, the groom proved indolent, lacking any inclination towards work. Thus, Muna/Feroza had to toil relentlessly to support her family. However, she was plagued with a persistent fear: what if she gave birth to a female child? The specter of penury loomed large, and she yearned to find a way to earn a livelihood.   In her quest for a solution, Muna/Feroza sought the guidance of her cousin, who was affiliated with a youth training center. He suggested that she receive training in poultry farming. Muna/Feroza took his advice and diligently completed the course. Subsequently, she obtained a loan of 10,000 Taka from the training center under lenient terms. Using the loan, she initiated a poultry farm at her home and diligently tended to the birds. Her chickens and ducks thrived under her care, attaining robust health. Eventually, she sold them in the market and earned a substantial sum of money. After clearing the loan, Muna obtained a larger loan from the training center and invested the funds in profitable ventures, effectively running her own business.   Through her hard work and perseverance, Muna/Feroza transformed her fortunes, ascending to the status of a wealthy woman. She now enjoys a peaceful life and can afford to send her daughter to school, nurturing the hope that her offspring will attain higher education and enlighten society.   Bilkis / Feroza Changes Her Life   Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst the verdant countryside, there dwelt a resolute and hardworking middle-aged woman by the name of Bilkis, who was entrusted with the task of providing for her family of five comprising of her husband and three sons. Despite her assiduous efforts, the onerous burden of making ends meet fell solely on her shoulders, for her spouse was a lethargic individual who did not make any contribution towards their sustenance.   One day, Bilkis had a serendipitous encounter with a group of philanthropic individuals from the Grameen Bank, who expressed their eagerness to assist indigent, landless and vulnerable people. Grasping the opportunity with both hands, she applied for a loan of three thousand taka from the Bank and was approved. Armed with this loan, she proceeded to purchase a dheki and some paddy, and embarked on her journey towards financial independence.   Undeterred by the arduous struggles that lay ahead, Bilkis and her husband began to meticulously plan out their future course of action. They first constructed a thatched hut to provide shelter for themselves and their children, sparing them from the elements. Subsequently, Bilkis sold the rice in the market, reaping a considerable profit that allowed her to repay the first instalment of her loan, as well as purchase food and clothing for her offspring.   Through sheer perseverance and unflagging determination, Bilkis persevered through the trials and tribulations that lay ahead, emerging triumphant in her struggle for existence. Her tireless efforts had borne fruit, culminating in a life of dignity and self-reliance for her and her family. Moral : Bangla Translation: একটি প্রতিশ্রুতিশীল এবং সংগ্রামী কিংবদন্তি   ফিরোজা একজন মহিলার নাম যিনি নিজের এবং তার পরিবারের জন্য অনেক সংগ্রাম করেছেন। তার জীবন এতটাই করুণ এবং সংগ্রামী ছিল যে কেউ চোখের জল ফেলতে পারে না।                 ফিরোজার শৈশব ছিল দুঃখে ভরা। তার জীবনে কখনো সুখের মুহূর্ত আসেনি। খাদ্যের চাওয়া, বাসস্থানের চাওয়া এবং বস্ত্রের অভাব ছিল তার নিত্যদিনের সঙ্গী। তিনি যখন বারো বছর বয়সে 24 বছর বয়সী একজন বেকার লোককে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। ফিরোজা তার স্বামীর ঘরে সুখের চেয়ে বেশি চাওয়া দেখেছিল। ফিরোজাই নিজের, শাশুড়ি ও স্বামীর ভরণপোষণের জন্য এক মুঠো শস্যের জন্য কাজ করতেন। আর এভাবেই তার সংগ্রামী জীবন শুরু হয়।                   তার প্রথম ছেলের জন্ম হয়েছিল যখন তার বয়স ছিল 19। সন্তানের জন্ম মানেই অন্য মুখ খাওয়ানো। দ্বিতীয় পুত্রের জন্মের সাথে সাথে ফিরোজার পরিশ্রমের দিন আরও কঠিন হয়ে ওঠে। তার স্বামী তখনও কাজ করতে ইচ্ছুক ছিলেন না এবং তাই, তাকে পাঁচটি মুখ খাওয়ানোর জন্য আরও কঠোর পরিশ্রম করতে হয়েছিল। সকাল থেকে আঁধার পর্যন্ত সে কাজ করেছে, কাজ করেছে। যখন তিনি 24 বছর বয়সে তার তৃতীয় পুত্রের জন্ম হয়। প্রতিদিনই ফিরোজার জন্য কঠিন হয়ে উঠল। সে যতই কঠোর পরিশ্রম করুক না কেন সে কখনই সবাইকে খাওয়ানোর জন্য যথেষ্ট উপার্জন করতে পারেনি।   ফিরোজার স্বামীর চাকরি ছিল না তাই তাদের জীবন খুব কঠিন ছিল। যখন কোন কাজ ছিল না, তখন তাকে এবং তার স্বামী এবং সন্তানদের দিন ধরে অনাহারে থাকতে হয়েছিল। এক পর্যায়ে তাদের কুঁড়েঘর বিক্রি করতে হয়। তখন পুরো পরিবারকে একটি গাছের নিচে থাকতে হয়। ফিরোজা তার সন্তানদের তাকিয়ে থাকার জন্য যেকোনো কাজ করতেন। গ্রামবাসীরা তাকে পাগল ভেবে তাকে জ্বালাতন করত। অল্পবয়সী ছেলে-মেয়েরা তার পিছু পিছু ছুটে যেত তাকে পাথর ছুঁড়ে মারতো, হাসতো এবং মজা করতো। ফিরোজা সূর্যোদয়ের আগে ঘুম থেকে উঠে ধান কাটতে ক্ষেতে যেতেন এবং অন্ধকার হয়ে গেলে এবং বাচ্চারা আশেপাশে না থাকলে বাড়ি ফিরে আসেন। ফিরোজা কখনো ভাবেনি যে তার পরিশ্রমের দিন শেষ হবে।                  ফিরোজা তার পরিবার এবং নিজের বেঁচে থাকার জন্য লড়াই করছিলেন। দিনগুলো কঠিন ছিল। দিনে দিনে কাজ আরও দুষ্প্রাপ্য হয়ে ওঠে। একদিন সে গ্রামীণ ব্যাংকের কথা জানতে পারে। তিনি ব্যাংকের সদস্য হন, একটি ঋণ নেন এবং তার নিজের 'ধানের খোসা' ব্যবসা শুরু করেন।  ধীরে ধীরে তিনি তার অবস্থার উন্নতি করতে সক্ষম হন এবং গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক থেকে যে ঋণ নিয়েছিলেন তা পরিশোধ করতে সক্ষম হন। তারপরে তিনি একটি বড় ঋণ নিয়ে তার ভুসি ব্যবসার পাশাপাশি একটি স্থায়ী দোকান শুরু করেন। তিনি বয়স্ক সাক্ষরতা কেন্দ্রে গিয়ে পড়তে এবং লিখতে শিখেছিলেন। কয়েক বছর পর তার খারাপ দিন শেষ হয়ে গেল। তার স্বচ্ছলতা, নিরাপত্তা এবং সুখ ছিল।   A Promise to Keep রক্ষার প্রতিশ্রুতি 1. Dilara, a thirteen-year-old girl, lives in Swapnopur with her poor parents and two younger siblings. ১৩ বছর বয়সী এক মেয়ে দিলারা, স্বপ্নপুরে তার গরিব বাবা-মা এবং দুই ছোট ভাইবোনের সঙ্গে থাকে। 2. Life is tough for her family because her parents, who are illiterate, struggle to earn enough money to support everyone. তার পরিবারের জীবন কঠিন, কারণ তার বাবা-মা নিরক্ষর এবং সবাইকে চালানোর জন্য যথেষ্ট উপার্জন করতে হিমশিম খাচ্ছেন। 3. Despite their challenges, Dilara dreams of changing her family’s situation by receiving a good education. এই সব কঠিনতার মাঝেও, দিলারা স্বপ্ন দেখে ভালো শিক্ষা নিয়ে পরিবারের অবস্থা বদলে দেওয়ার। 4. To make that dream come true, she promises herself that she will study hard from then on. স্বপ্নটা পূরণ করতে, সে নিজের কাছে প্রতিজ্ঞা করে যে, সে তখন থেকেই মন দিয়ে পড়াশোনা করবে। 5. One day, one of her teachers told her that some schools in Swapnopur offer scholarships to bright students. একদিন, তার এক শিক্ষক তাকে জানান যে স্বপ্নপুরের কিছু স্কুল মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থীদের বৃত্তি দেয়। 6. A scholarship would help Dilara continue her education, so she worked with great determination to do well in her exams. একটি বৃত্তি পেলে দিলারার পড়াশোনা চালিয়ে যাওয়া সহজ হবে, তাই সে প্রবল দৃঢ়তা নিয়ে পরীক্ষায় ভালো করার চেষ্টা করে। 7. Her hard work paid off when she achieved excellent results, and the school rewarded her and other top students with a bundle of books to celebrate their achievements. তার কঠোর পরিশ্রম সফল হয় যখন সে অসাধারণ ফলাফল করে, আর স্কুল তাকে এবং অন্যান্য কৃতি শিক্ষার্থীদের একটি করে বইয়ের প্যাকেট উপহার দেয় তাদের সাফল্যের স্বীকৃতি হিসেবে। 8. Dilara read all of her books long before the New Year. দিলারা বছরের শুরু হওয়ার অনেক আগেই সব বই পড়ে ফেলে। 9. She was motivated by the idea that if she worked hard, good things would happen. সে এই ভাবনায় উদ্বুদ্ধ হয় যে, যদি কঠোর পরিশ্রম করে, তবে ভালো কিছু হবেই। 10. But the road ahead was not as easy as she had hoped. কিন্তু সামনে যে পথ, তা সে যেমন ভেবেছিল ততটা সহজ ছিল না। 11. Sometimes, despite working hard, the results are not always as expected. অনেক সময়, কঠোর পরিশ্রম করলেও ফলাফল প্রত্যাশিত হয় না। 12. However, Dilara’s promise to herself gave her the strength to keep going. তবুও, নিজের কাছে করা প্রতিশ্রুতি দিলারাকে এগিয়ে যেতে সাহস জুগিয়েছে। 13. She decided that no matter how uncertain the future might be, she would not let uncertainty hold her back. সে সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়, ভবিষ্যৎ যতই অনিশ্চিত হোক না কেন, এই অনিশ্চয়তা তাকে দমিয়ে রাখতে পারবে না। 14. She would continue to work hard, knowing that perseverance and determination would lead her to a brighter future. সে কঠোর পরিশ্রম চালিয়ে যাবে, কারণ সে জানে যে ধৈর্য আর সংকল্প তাকে একটি উজ্জ্বল ভবিষ্যতের দিকে নিয়ে যাবে। Moral: Hard work and determination are key to overcoming challenges, even when the future seems uncertain. নীতিবাক্য: কঠোর পরিশ্রম ও দৃঢ় সংকল্পই যেকোনো চ্যালেঞ্জ কাটিয়ে উঠার চাবিকাঠি, এমনকি যখন ভবিষ্যৎ অনিশ্চিত মনে হয়।

"Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid Let's read the following story and answer the following questions. Wash the white clothes on Monday and put them on the stone heap; wash the color clothes on Tuesday and put them on the clothesline to dry; don't walk bare-head in the hot sun; cook pumpkin fritters in very hot sweet oil: soak your little cloths right after you take them off; when buying cotton to make yourself a nice blouse, be sure that it doesn't have gum in it, because that way it won't hold up well after a wash; soak salt fish overnight before you cook it is it true that. you sing henna in Sunday school?; always eat your food in such a way that it won't turn someone else's stomach; on Sundays try to walk like a lady and not like the slut you are so bent on becoming don't sing benna in Sunday school; you mustn't speak to wharf-rat boys, not even to give directions; don't c-at fruits on the street--flies will follow you; but I don't sing benna on Sundays at all and never in Sunday school., this is how to sew on a button; this is how to make a buttonhole for the button you have just sewed on; this is how to hem a dress when you see the hem coming down and so to prevent yourself from looking like the slut I know you are so bent on becoming; this is how you iron your father's khaki shirt so that it doesn't have a crease; this is how you iron your father's khaki pants so that they don't have a t:rease; this is how you grow okra—far from the house, because okra tree harbors red ants; when you are growing dasheen, make sure it gets plenty of water or else it makes your throat itch when you are eating it; his is how you sweep a corner: this is how you sweep a whole house; this is how you sweep a yard; this is how you smile to someone you don't like too much; this is how you smile to someone you don't like at all; this is how you smile to someone you like completely; this is how you set a table for tea; this is how you set a table for dinner; this is how you set a table for dinner with an important guest; this is how you set a table for lunch; this is how you set a table for breakfast; this is how to behave in the presence of men who don't know you very well, and this way they won't recognize immediately the slut I have warned you against becoming: be sure to wash every day, even if it is with your own spit; don't squat down to play marbles—you are not a boy, you know; don't pick people's flowers—you might catch something; don't throw stones at blackbirds, because it might not be a blackbird .at all; this is how to make a bread pudding; this is how to make doukona; this is how to make pepper pot; this is how to make back a fish you don't like, and that way something bad -won't fall on you; this is how to bully a man; this is how a man bullies you; this is how to love a man, and if this doesn't work there are other ways, and if they don't work don't feel too bad about giving up; this is how to spit up in the air if you feel like it, and this is how to move quick so that it doesn't fall on you; this is how to make ends meet; always squeeze bread to make sure it's fresh; but what. IP.he baker won? lei me feel t.he bread?; you mean to say that after all you are really going to be the kind of woman who the bake/ won't let near the bread? Short Answer Questions A 1. Is it a story about a mother and daughter? Do you find the mother and daughter familiar to you? Yes, it is a story about a mother and daughter. The mother is giving her daughter advice and instructions on how to behave, manage household tasks, and conduct herself in society. The mother-daughter relationship portrayed here might feel familiar, especially in cultures where older generations pass down practical knowledge and behavioral expectations to the younger ones. 2. What is the cultural identity of the speaker and listener? The cultural identity appears to be rooted in a traditional, possibly Caribbean or African diaspora setting. The mention of tasks like washing clothes on specific days, preparing traditional foods like pumpkin fritters and pepper pot, and gender-specific behavioral advice reflects a cultural background that emphasizes gender roles and practical domestic skills. 3. What is 'henna'? Henna is a natural dye made from the leaves of the henna plant, traditionally used for body art and hair coloring in many cultures, especially in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. In the story, "henna" could symbolize a cultural or religious activity associated with Sunday school. 4. What is the importance of gender in the story? If the girl in "Girl" were a boy, would the mother be telling him the same things? Gender plays a significant role in the story. The advice the mother gives is highly gender-specific, reflecting traditional expectations for women. The mother emphasizes domestic skills, proper behavior, and avoiding being labeled a "slut," which are stereotypes often associated with women. If the character were a boy, the mother would likely give entirely different advice, focusing on skills and behavior deemed appropriate for men in the same cultural context, such as providing or maintaining discipline. 5. If the father were talking instead of the mother, would he say the same? If the father were speaking, the tone and content of the advice would likely be different. Fathers, in traditional settings, might focus more on moral lessons, discipline, or societal expectations rather than detailed instructions on domestic tasks and behavior. However, the cultural context would influence what the father might emphasize, and the gendered advice could still persist but in a different form. Multiple-choice questions based on the text: What is the instruction about washing clothes? A) Wash the white clothes on Tuesday. B) Wash the color clothes on Monday. C) Wash the white clothes on Monday and the color clothes on Tuesday. D) Wash both white and color clothes on the same day. Answer: C) Wash the white clothes on Monday and the color clothes on Tuesday. What is advised about walking in the sun? A) Walk with a hat in the sun. B) Don't walk bare-headed in the hot sun. C) Walk bare-headed to avoid heat. D) Always wear a hat in the sun. Answer: B) Don't walk bare-headed in the hot sun. What is recommended for cooking pumpkin fritters? A) Use cold oil for cooking. B) Use very hot sweet oil. C) Use vegetable oil. D) Cook with olive oil. Answer: B) Use very hot sweet oil. When should salt fish be soaked? A) Immediately before cooking. B) After cooking. C) Soak overnight before cooking. D) Soak for one hour before cooking. Answer: C) Soak overnight before cooking. What should you do with your little cloths after you take them off? A) Fold them neatly. B) Soak them right after taking them off. C) Wash them immediately. D) Leave them lying around. Answer: B) Soak them right after taking them off. What advice is given about behavior on Sundays? A) Walk like a lady and not like a slut. B) Sing benna in Sunday school. C) Play marbles in the street. D) Don’t wash your face on Sundays. Answer: A) Walk like a lady and not like a slut. How should you treat wharf-rat boys? A) Speak to them casually. B) Speak to them only for directions. C) Never speak to them, not even to give directions. D) Spend time with them. Answer: C) Never speak to them, not even to give directions. What should you do if you want to set a table for an important guest? A) Set a table with basic utensils. B) Set a table with extra chairs. C) Set a table with the best plates and cutlery. D) Set a table with only bread and tea. Answer: C) Set a table with the best plates and cutlery. What is the advice regarding marbles? A) Play marbles with friends. B) Don’t squat down to play marbles—you are not a boy. C) Play marbles in the street. D) Play marbles only indoors. Answer: B) Don’t squat down to play marbles—you are not a boy. What is the advice about making ends meet? A) Borrow money from others. B) Spend less on luxuries. C) Find ways to manage and make ends meet. D) Rely on your family for support. Answer: C) Find ways to manage and make ends meet. Questions with Answers: B. Foreign or Unfamiliar Objects  (List with Notes): Pumpkin fritters : A fried dish made from pumpkin mixed with sweet ingredients. Salt fish : Dried and salted fish, commonly soaked overnight before cooking. Benna : A type of folk music from Antigua and Barbuda, often with suggestive lyrics. Khaki shirt/pants : Clothes made of durable, earthy-colored fabric, often associated with uniforms. Dasheen : A root vegetable similar to taro, requiring adequate water to grow. Doukona : A steamed dish made from sweet potato or cornmeal, a traditional Caribbean food. Pepper pot : A slow-cooked meat stew with spices, a Caribbean specialty. C. Reflection on Gender and the Quote: "One is not born a woman, one becomes a woman." The story portrays how women are shaped by societal expectations through daily chores and behavior rules. It emphasizes the transmission of gender roles, as a mother educates a daughter on what is expected of her. The instructions are strict and focus on domestic tasks, symbolizing the restrictive roles assigned to women. The narrative suggests that becoming a woman is a process of learning and conformity. There’s a constant warning against improper behavior, reflecting society’s scrutiny of women. The emphasis on presentation, like smiling and setting tables, shows how women are judged by their outward behavior. Men’s roles, such as bullying and authority, are indirectly outlined, contrasting women’s nurturing tasks. The repeated warnings imply that a woman’s worth is tied to her behavior and how society perceives her. The story critiques how cultural norms restrict women’s individuality. It reflects that gender identity is more about societal constructs than biological attributes. 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Man's Job and Woman's Job Table (Completed): Man's Job Woman's Job Driving a car Cooking Athletics Nursing Scuba diving Cleaning Building houses Sewing Fixing machinery Childcare Politics Teaching young children Carpentry Knitting Farming (large scale) Gardening (home) Leadership roles Housekeeping Military service Caregiving Bangla Translation Here’s your text with Bangla translations after each sentence: Wash the white clothes on Monday and put them on the stone heap; (সোমবার সাদা কাপড় ধুয়ে পাথরের স্তূপে রেখে দাও।) Wash the colored clothes on Tuesday and put them on the clothesline to dry; (মঙ্গলবার রঙিন কাপড় ধুয়ে তা শুকানোর জন্য কাপড়ের তারে ঝুলিয়ে দাও।) Don't walk bare-headed in the hot sun; (তপ্ত রোদে খালি মাথায় হাঁটবে না।) Cook pumpkin fritters in very hot sweet oil; (খুব গরম মিষ্টি তেলে কুমড়ার বড়া ভাজো।) Soak your little clothes right after you take them off; (তোমার ছোট কাপড় খুলে সাথে সাথে ভিজিয়ে রাখো।) When buying cotton to make yourself a nice blouse, be sure that it doesn't have gum in it, because that way it won't hold up well after a wash; (তোমার জন্য একটি সুন্দর ব্লাউজ তৈরির জন্য সুতির কাপড় কেনার সময় নিশ্চিত হও যে তাতে আঠা নেই, কারণ ধোয়ার পরে এটি ভালো থাকবে না।) Soak salt fish overnight before you cook it; (নুন মাছ রান্নার আগে সারা রাত ভিজিয়ে রাখো।) Is it true that you sing benna in Sunday school? (এটা কি সত্যি যে তুমি সানডে স্কুলে বেন্না গান গাও?) Always eat your food in such a way that it won't turn someone else's stomach; (সবসময় এমনভাবে খাও যে অন্য কারও বমি বোধ না হয়।) On Sundays try to walk like a lady and not like the slut you are so bent on becoming; (রবিবার একজন ভদ্র মহিলার মতো হাঁটার চেষ্টা করো, সেই ধরনের মেয়ে নয় যেটি হওয়ার জন্য তুমি এত দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ।) Don't sing benna in Sunday school; (সানডে স্কুলে বেন্না গান গাইবে না।) You mustn't speak to wharf-rat boys, not even to give directions; (ডক অঞ্চলের ছেলেদের সাথে কথা বলবে না, দিকনির্দেশনা দেওয়ার জন্যও নয়।) Don't eat fruits on the street—flies will follow you; (রাস্তায় ফল খেয়ো না—মাছি তোমার পিছু নেবে।) But I don't sing benna on Sundays at all and never in Sunday school; (কিন্তু আমি রবিবার মোটেই বেন্না গান গাই না এবং কখনো সানডে স্কুলেও না।) This is how to sew on a button; (এভাবে বোতাম সেলাই করতে হয়।) This is how to make a buttonhole for the button you have just sewed on; (এভাবে তুমি সেলাই করা বোতামের জন্য বোতামহোল বানাবে।) This is how to hem a dress when you see the hem coming down and so to prevent yourself from looking like the slut I know you are so bent on becoming; (যখন তুমি পোশাকের কিনারা নেমে যেতে দেখো, তখন এভাবেই তার কিনারা সেলাই করে নাও যাতে তুমি এমন দেখায় না যে তুমি সেই ধরনের মেয়ে হয়ে উঠতে চাও।) This is how you iron your father's khaki shirt so that it doesn't have a crease; (তোমার বাবার খাকি শার্টে যাতে ভাঁজ না পড়ে, সেভাবে ইস্ত্রি করতে হয় এভাবে।) This is how you iron your father's khaki pants so that they don't have a crease; (তোমার বাবার খাকি প্যান্টে যাতে ভাঁজ না পড়ে, সেভাবে ইস্ত্রি করতে হয় এভাবে।) This is how you grow okra—far from the house, because okra tree harbors red ants; (এভাবেই ঢেঁড়স চাষ করো—বাড়ি থেকে দূরে, কারণ ঢেঁড়স গাছে লাল পিঁপড়া বাস করে।) When you are growing dasheen, make sure it gets plenty of water or else it makes your throat itch when you are eating it; (যখন তুমি কচু চাষ করো, নিশ্চিত হও যে এটি পর্যাপ্ত পানি পাচ্ছে, না হলে এটি খাওয়ার সময় গলা চুলকায়।) This is how you sweep a corner: (এভাবেই তুমি একটি কোণ ঝাড়ু দাও।) This is how you sweep a whole house: (এভাবেই তুমি পুরো বাড়ি ঝাড়ু দাও।) This is how you sweep a yard: (এভাবেই তুমি উঠোন ঝাড়ু দাও।) This is how you smile to someone you don't like too much: (এভাবেই তুমি এমন কারো কাছে হাসো যাকে তুমি খুব বেশি পছন্দ করো না।) This is how you smile to someone you don't like at all: (এভাবেই তুমি এমন কারো কাছে হাসো যাকে তুমি একদমই পছন্দ করো না।) This is how you smile to someone you like completely: (এভাবেই তুমি এমন কারো কাছে হাসো যাকে তুমি পুরোপুরি পছন্দ করো।) This is how you set a table for tea: (এভাবেই তুমি চা পরিবেশনের জন্য টেবিল সাজাও।) This is how you set a table for dinner: (এভাবেই তুমি ডিনারের জন্য টেবিল সাজাও।) This is how you set a table for dinner with an important guest: (এভাবেই তুমি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অতিথির সাথে ডিনারের জন্য টেবিল সাজাও।) This is how you set a table for lunch: (এভাবেই তুমি লাঞ্চের জন্য টেবিল সাজাও।) This is how you set a table for breakfast: (এভাবেই তুমি সকালের নাস্তার জন্য টেবিল সাজাও।) This is how to behave in the presence of men who don't know you very well, and this way they won't recognize immediately the slut I have warned you against becoming: (এভাবেই তুমি এমন পুরুষদের সামনে আচরণ করবে যারা তোমাকে ভালোভাবে চেনে না, এবং এভাবে তারা সাথে সাথে সেই ধরনের মেয়ে হিসেবে তোমাকে চিনতে পারবে না যার বিরুদ্ধে আমি তোমাকে সতর্ক করেছি।) Be sure to wash every day, even if it is with your own spit: (প্রতিদিন ধোয়া নিশ্চিত করো, এমনকি নিজের থুতু দিয়েও।) Don't squat down to play marbles—you are not a boy, you know: (গুটি খেলতে বসে পড়ো না—তুমি জানো তুমি ছেলে নও।) Don't pick people's flowers—you might catch something: (লোকেদের ফুল তুলো না—তুমি কিছু রোগ পেতে পারো।) Don't throw stones at blackbirds, because it might not be a blackbird at all: (কাউয়া লক্ষ্য করে পাথর ছুঁড়ো না, কারণ এটা মোটেও কাউয়া নাও হতে পারে।) This is how to make a bread pudding: (এভাবেই ব্রেড পুডিং তৈরি করতে হয়।) This is how to make doukona: (এভাবেই দৌকোনা তৈরি করতে হয়।) This is how to make pepper pot: (এভাবেই পেপার পট তৈরি করতে হয়।) Back a fish you don't like, and that way something bad won't fall on you: (যে মাছ তুমি পছন্দ করো না সেটিকে পিছনে সরিয়ে দাও, এভাবে কিছু খারাপ তোমার ওপর পড়বে না।) This is how to bully a man: (এভাবেই একজন পুরুষকে তিরস্কার করতে হয়।) This is how a man bullies you: (এভাবেই একজন পুরুষ তোমাকে তিরস্কার করে।) This is how to love a man, and if this doesn't work there are other ways, and if they don't work don't feel too bad about giving up: (এভাবেই একজন পুরুষকে ভালোবাসতে হয়, আর যদি এটা কাজ না করে তবে অন্য উপায় আছে, আর যদি সেগুলোও কাজ না করে তবে হাল ছেড়ে দেওয়া নিয়ে খুব বেশি দুঃখিত হয়ো না।) This is how to spit up in the air if you feel like it, and this is how to move quick so that it doesn't fall on you: (যদি তোমার ইচ্ছে হয়, এভাবেই আকাশের দিকে থুতু দাও, আর এভাবেই দ্রুত সরো যাতে তা তোমার ওপর না পড়ে।) This is how to make ends meet: (এভাবেই আয়-ব্যয়ের সামঞ্জস্য বজায় রাখতে হয়।) Always squeeze bread to make sure it's fresh: (ব্রেড টিপে দেখো যেন তা তাজা থাকে।) But what if the baker won't let me feel the bread?: (কিন্তু যদি বেকার আমাকে ব্রেড ছুঁতে না দেয় তাহলে কী হবে?) You mean to say that after all you are really going to be the kind of woman who the baker won't let near the bread?: (তুমি কি বলতে চাও যে শেষ পর্যন্ত তুমি এমন একজন নারী হবে যাকে বেকার ব্রেডের কাছে যেতে দেবে না?) Bangla Translation "মেয়ে" জামাইকা কিনকেইড সোমবার সাদা কাপড় ধোও এবং সেগুলো পাথরের ওপর রাখো; মঙ্গলবার রঙিন কাপড় ধোও এবং সেগুলো দড়িতে শুকাতে দাও; গরম রোদে খালি মাথায় হাঁটো না; মিষ্টি তেলে খুব গরম করে কুমড়ার ফ্রিটার বানাও; তোমার ছোট কাপড় খুলে ফেলার পরই সেগুলো ভিজিয়ে রাখো; নিজের জন্য সুন্দর একটি ব্লাউজ বানাতে কাপড় কিনতে গেলে নিশ্চিত হও যে এতে আঠা নেই, কারণ তা হলে ধোয়ার পরে ভালো থাকবে না; লবণ মাছ রান্না করার আগে রাতভর ভিজিয়ে রাখো; সত্যি কি তুমি রবিবার স্কুলে হেনা গান গাও?; তোমার খাবার এমনভাবে খাও যাতে অন্য কারো বমি না আসে; রবিবার একজন মহিলার মতো হাঁটার চেষ্টা করো, সেই অসচ্চরিত্রা মেয়েটির মতো না যেই হওয়ার জন্য তুমি এতটা বদ্ধপরিকর; রবিবার স্কুলে বেন্না গান গাইও না; তুমি ঘাটের ছেলেদের সাথে কথা বলবে না, এমনকি পথ দেখাতেও না; রাস্তায় ফল কেটো না—মাছি তোমার পিছু নেবে; কিন্তু আমি রবিবারে বেন্না গাই না এবং রবিবার স্কুলেও কখনো গাই না; এভাবে একটি বোতাম সেলাই করো; এভাবে একটি বোতামের জন্য বোতামের ফাঁক তৈরি করো; এভাবে একটি ড্রেসের হেম সেলাই করো যখন তুমি দেখো যে হেম নিচে নেমে আসছে এবং এভাবে নিজেকে সেই অসচ্চরিত্রা মেয়েটির মতো দেখতে দিও না যেই হওয়ার জন্য আমি জানি তুমি বদ্ধপরিকর; এভাবে তোমার বাবার খাকি শার্ট ইস্ত্রি করো যাতে ভাঁজ না থাকে; এভাবে তোমার বাবার খাকি প্যান্ট ইস্ত্রি করো যাতে ভাঁজ না থাকে; এভাবে ওকরা চাষ করো—বাড়ি থেকে দূরে, কারণ ওকরা গাছে লাল পিঁপড়া থাকে; যখন তুমি দাশিন চাষ করো, নিশ্চিত হও যে এতে প্রচুর পানি পাচ্ছে, না হলে খাওয়ার সময় গলা চুলকাবে; এভাবে একটি কোণ ঝাড়ু দাও; এভাবে একটি পুরো বাড়ি ঝাড়ু দাও; এভাবে একটি আঙিনা ঝাড়ু দাও; এভাবে কাউকে হাসো যাকে তুমি খুব পছন্দ করো না; এভাবে কাউকে হাসো যাকে তুমি একদমই পছন্দ করো না; এভাবে কাউকে হাসো যাকে তুমি পুরোপুরি পছন্দ করো; এভাবে চায়ের জন্য টেবিল সেট করো; এভাবে ডিনারের জন্য টেবিল সেট করো; এভাবে একজন গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অতিথির সাথে ডিনারের জন্য টেবিল সেট করো; এভাবে লাঞ্চের জন্য টেবিল সেট করো; এভাবে ব্রেকফাস্টের জন্য টেবিল সেট করো; এভাবে সেইসব পুরুষের সামনে আচরণ করো যারা তোমাকে খুব ভালো করে চেনে না, এবং এভাবে তারা অবিলম্বে সেই অসচ্চরিত্রা মেয়েটিকে চিনতে পারবে না যেই হওয়ার বিরুদ্ধে আমি তোমাকে সতর্ক করেছি: প্রতিদিন ধোও, এমনকি যদি তা তোমার নিজের লালা দিয়ে হয়; মার্বেল খেলতে বসো না—তুমি তো জানো তুমি ছেলে নও; অন্য মানুষের ফুল তুলো না—তুমি কিছু পেতে পারো; কালো পাখির দিকে পাথর ছুঁড়ো না, কারণ সেটা কালো পাখি নাও হতে পারে; এভাবে ব্রেড পুডিং বানাও; এভাবে ডুকোনা বানাও; এভাবে পেপার পট বানাও; এভাবে সেই মাছটি ফেরত দাও যেটা তুমি পছন্দ করো না, এবং এভাবে কিছু খারাপ তোমার ওপর পড়বে না; এভাবে একজন পুরুষকে বুলি করো; এভাবে একজন পুরুষ তোমাকে বুলি করে; এভাবে একজন পুরুষকে ভালোবাসো, এবং যদি এটি কাজ না করে তবে অন্য উপায় আছে, এবং যদি সেগুলোও কাজ না করে তবে হাল ছেড়ে দিতে খুব খারাপ লাগবে না; এভাবে বাতাসে থুথু ফেলো যদি তোমার ইচ্ছা হয়, এবং এভাবে দ্রুত সরে যাও যাতে সেটা তোমার ওপর না পড়ে; এভাবে সংসার চালাও; সবসময় রুটি চেপে দেখো তাজা কিনা; কিন্তু যদি বেকার আমাকে রুটি চেপে দেখতে না দেয়?; তুমি কি বলতে চাইছ যে শেষ পর্যন্ত তুমি সেই ধরনের মহিলা হবে যাকে বেকার রুটির কাছেও ঘেঁষতে দেবে না? List of 100 words/phrases  directly extracted from the text Word/Phrase Pronunciation English Meaning Bangla Meaning Example Sentence White clothes /waɪt kləʊðz/ Clothes that are light in color সাদা পোশাক Wash the white clothes on Monday. Stone heap /stəʊn hiːp/ A pile of stones পাথরের স্তুপ Put the white clothes on the stone heap. Color clothes /ˈkʌlər kləʊðz/ Clothes that are not white রঙিন পোশাক Wash the color clothes on Tuesday. Clothesline /ˈkləʊðz.laɪn/ A rope for drying clothes কাপড় মেলার দড়ি Put them on the clothesline to dry. Bare-head /beər hɛd/ Without covering the head খালি মাথা Don’t walk bare-head in the hot sun. Pumpkin fritters /ˈpʌmpkɪn ˈfrɪtəz/ Fried pieces of pumpkin কুমড়ার বড়া Cook pumpkin fritters in very hot sweet oil. Sweet oil /swiːt ɔɪl/ Cooking oil with a mild taste মিষ্টি তেল Use sweet oil for cooking fritters. Soak /səʊk/ To immerse in liquid ভেজানো Soak your little clothes after taking them off. Gum /ɡʌm/ A sticky substance আঠা Avoid cotton with gum when making a blouse. Salt fish /sɔːlt fɪʃ/ Preserved fish in salt লবণাক্ত মাছ Soak salt fish overnight before cooking it. Benna /ˈbɛnə/ A type of folk music বেনা সঙ্গীত Don’t sing benna in Sunday school. Wharf-rat boys /wɔːf-ræt bɔɪz/ Rough boys near the harbor ঘাটের দুষ্ট ছেলে Don’t speak to wharf-rat boys. Fruits /fruːts/ Edible parts of a plant ফল Don’t eat fruits on the street. Buttonhole /ˈbʌtn.həʊl/ A slit for fastening a button বোতামের গর্ত Learn how to make a buttonhole. Hem /hɛm/ The edge of a piece of fabric কাপড়ের সেলাই Hem a dress to prevent the edge from unraveling. Crease /kriːs/ A line made by folding ভাঁজ Iron the khaki shirt so it doesn’t have a crease. Okra /ˈəʊkrə/ A green vegetable ঢেঁড়স Grow okra far from the house. Red ants /rɛd ænts/ Small insects that sting লাল পিঁপড়ে Okra trees harbor red ants. Dasheen /ˈdæʃiːn/ A type of root vegetable কচু Dasheen needs plenty of water to avoid throat irritation. Yard /jɑːd/ An open space around a house উঠান Sweep the yard to keep it clean. Smile /smaɪl/ To express happiness through facial expression হাসি This is how you smile to someone you don’t like. Table /ˈteɪbl/ A flat surface for eating or working টেবিল Set the table for dinner with an important guest. Breakfast /ˈbrɛkfəst/ The first meal of the day সকালের নাস্তা Set the table for breakfast. Spit /spɪt/ Saliva expelled from the mouth থুতু Wash yourself every day, even if with spit. Marbles /ˈmɑːblz/ Small spherical toys মার্বেল Don’t squat down to play marbles. Blackbird /ˈblæk.bɜːd/ A type of bird কালো পাখি Don’t throw stones at blackbirds. Bread pudding /brɛd ˈpʊdɪŋ/ A dessert made with bread পাউরুটির পুডিং Learn how to make bread pudding. Pepper pot /ˈpɛpə pɒt/ A spicy stew ঝাল ঝোল This is how you make pepper pot. Ends meet /ɛndz miːt/ To manage finances টিকে থাকা Learn how to make ends meet. Squeeze /skwiːz/ To press firmly চাপ দেওয়া Always squeeze bread to check freshness. Baker /ˈbeɪkər/ A person who bakes পাউরুটি প্রস্তুতকারী The baker wouldn’t let her near the bread. Slut /slʌt/ A derogatory term for a woman চরিত্রহীন মেয়ে Avoid looking like the slut I’ve warned you against becoming. Word/Phrase Pronunciation English Meaning Bangla Meaning Example Sentence Cotton /ˈkɒtn/ A soft, fluffy fiber তুলা Be careful when buying cotton for making a blouse. Clothes /kləʊðz/ Garments কাপড় Soak your little clothes after you take them off. Hot sun /hɒt sʌn/ Strong sunlight প্রখর রোদ Don’t walk bare-head in the hot sun. Sweet oil /swiːt ɔɪl/ Cooking oil with a mild flavor মিষ্টি তেল Cook fritters in very hot sweet oil. Nice blouse /naɪs blaʊz/ A well-made top for women সুন্দর ব্লাউজ Buy cotton without gum to make a nice blouse. Salt fish /sɔːlt fɪʃ/ Preserved fish in salt লবণাক্ত মাছ Soak salt fish overnight before cooking it. Benna /ˈbɛnə/ Folk music from the Caribbean বেনা সঙ্গীত Do not sing benna in Sunday school. Wharf-rat boys /wɔːf ræt bɔɪz/ Rough or rowdy boys by the docks ঘাটের দুষ্ট ছেলে Don’t speak to wharf-rat boys. Stone heap /stəʊn hiːp/ A pile of stones পাথরের স্তুপ Put the white clothes on the stone heap. Clothesline /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ A rope used for hanging clothes to dry কাপড় মেলার দড়ি Hang clothes on the clothesline to dry. Walk like a lady /wɔːk laɪk ə ˈleɪdi/ Walk gracefully ভদ্রভাবে হাঁটা On Sundays, try to walk like a lady. Play marbles /pleɪ ˈmɑːblz/ A game played with small glass balls মার্বেল খেলা Girls shouldn’t squat to play marbles. Don’t pick flowers /dəʊnt pɪk ˈflaʊəz/ Avoid plucking flowers ফুল ছিঁড়বে না Don’t pick people’s flowers—you might catch something. Throw stones /θrəʊ ˈstəʊnz/ To hurl stones পাথর ছোড়া Don’t throw stones at blackbirds. Make bread pudding /meɪk brɛd ˈpʊdɪŋ/ Prepare a dessert using bread পাউরুটির পুডিং তৈরি করা This is how you make bread pudding. Make ends meet /meɪk ɛndz miːt/ Manage to survive financially টিকে থাকা Learn how to make ends meet. Squeeze bread /skwiːz brɛd/ Check bread for freshness পাউরুটি টিপে পরীক্ষা করা Always squeeze bread before buying it. Spit in the air /spɪt ɪn ðə ɛə/ Saliva expelled upward বাতাসে থুতু ফেলা Spit up in the air and move quickly to avoid it falling on you. Grow dasheen /ɡrəʊ ˈdæʃiːn/ Cultivate a root vegetable কচু চাষ করা Dasheen should be grown with plenty of water. Harbor red ants /ˈhɑːbə rɛd ænts/ Be a home for red ants লাল পিঁপড়ের আশ্রয়স্থান Okra trees harbor red ants. Smile to someone /smaɪl tə ˈsʌmwʌn/ Show friendliness or happiness কারও প্রতি হাসি Smile to someone you don’t like too much. Sweep the house /swiːp ðə haʊs/ Clean the floor of the house ঘর ঝাড়ু দেওয়া This is how you sweep a house. Set the table /sɛt ðə ˈteɪbl/ Arrange tableware before a meal টেবিল সাজানো Set the table for dinner with an important guest. Sunday school /ˈsʌndeɪ skuːl/ Religious education classes for children রবিবারের স্কুল Don’t sing benna in Sunday school. Back a fish /bæk ə fɪʃ/ Prepare a fish for cooking মাছ প্রস্তুত করা Learn how to back a fish you don’t like. Pepper pot /ˈpɛpə pɒt/ A spicy Caribbean stew ঝাল ঝোল Learn how to make pepper pot. Pick people’s flowers /pɪk ˈpiːplz ˈflaʊəz/ Pluck flowers that belong to others অন্যদের ফুল ছিঁড়া Don’t pick people’s flowers—you might catch something. Iron khaki shirt /ˈaɪən ˈkɑːki ʃɜːt/ Press a shirt made of khaki fabric খাকি শার্ট ইস্ত্রি করা Iron the khaki shirt so it doesn’t have a crease. Far from the house /fɑː frəm ðə haʊs/ At a distance from home বাড়ি থেকে দূরে Grow okra far from the house. Speak to boys /spiːk tə bɔɪz/ Talk to young males ছেলেদের সাথে কথা বলা You mustn’t speak to wharf-rat boys. Behave properly /bɪˈheɪv ˈprɒpəli/ Act in a socially acceptable way সঠিকভাবে আচরণ করা This is how you behave in the presence of men. Ad Ad

Write a letter to your friend inviting him to join a picnic. 9, Jamal Khan Chittagong 27-08-06 My dear Sayed, I hope this letter finds you well. It's been quite a while since we last heard from each other, and I've been eager to catch up with you. I wanted to share some exciting news with you. Our terminal examinations have just concluded, and to celebrate, our class is planning a picnic to the Marine Academy next Friday. It promises to be a fun-filled day, with most of our classmates joining in the adventure. What's even better is that our Assistant Headmaster and our English teacher will be accompanying us as guides. I can already imagine the laughter and joy we'll share during this picnic, and it wouldn't be the same without you. Your presence would certainly add to the merriment and make the day even more enjoyable. I sincerely hope you can join us for the picnic. Please make sure to arrive on time so we can all embark on this exciting adventure together. Give my best regards to your parents. Looking forward to hearing from you soon and hopefully seeing you at the picnic! Yours ever, Fahim Suppose, your summer vacation will start soon and you want to spend this time at your village which is full of natural gifts. So, you intend your friend to spend a few days with you for enjoyment. Now, write a letter to your friend inviting him to spend a few days with you at your village home during the summer vacation. 18th January, 2021 Noapara, Raozan, Chittagong. My dear Sourav, Take my love at first. I have not heard from you for a long time. So, I am very anxious for you all. Our school will close for the summer vacation in the next week. So, I should like to have you in our midst at our village home during the vacation. Ours is a nice village which is full of natural beauty. Besides this, you know that summer is the season of fruits. Different kinds of fruits are available in plenty in our village. But these are not available in the town. The weather of our village is also good. Our village stands beside the Karnafully. So we can have a morning walk by the green banks of the river. We will have our breakfast with fried rice, curd, mangoes and bananas. Then we can read some books or play indoor games. At noon we will swim in the river. There we shall also catch fish in the afternoon. We will climb up trees and pluck fruits from the trees of our garden. We will chat and sing in the moonlit night outside our house. Please be sure to come to our house this time so that we may enjoy ourselves for a few days here. With best regards to your parents and love to you all. Your loving friend, Anik.  Imagine, you are going to make a study tour/excursion in historical place. Now, write a letter to your cousin inviting/telling him to join you there. 25 February, 2021 Vill :   P.0:   Upazila :     District :           My dear Hannan, Thank you very much from heart for your sweet note. Hope you are well. I am also fine. Our Text Exam is just over. You will be very glad to know that we are going on a study tour at Cox's Bazar on Friday next. Cox's Bazar is the longest sea beach in the world. Really it is a nice place for making a study tour. All the students of our class will join the tour. Our six senior teachers will guide. us. All the necessary preparations have already taken. We shall start for Cox's Bazar by our new college bus from our college compound at 7 am. on Friday next. You are cordially invited to join us in the joyful tour. I feel that our tour will be more enjoyable and interesting if you join us. Making a study tour has a great value in student life. It gives us new experience and new knowledge. It removes the monotony of routine life and makes us cheerful and happy. So a study tour is also an important part of education. No more today. With my good wishes to you. Yours ever, Sabuj. Imagine you are going to visit Sonargaon next week. Now write a letter to your friend requesting him/her to join you there. 18th January, 2021 Noapara, Raozan, Chittagong My dear Rafiq, I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health and spirits. Thank you sincerely for your kind letter. I am also doing well, as are my family members. I'm pleased to inform you that our final exams have concluded, and we have an exciting excursion planned to visit Sonargaon. Sonargaon holds significant historical importance in Bangladesh, once serving as the capital of East Bengal during Emperor Ishakha's reign. The site is adorned with numerous ancient relics, making it a fascinating destination for exploration and discovery. The entire class will be participating in this visit, accompanied by five of our teachers who will serve as guides. I extend to you a warm and cordial invitation to join us on this journey. Our college bus will depart from the college compound promptly at 8 a.m. on Friday next. All necessary arrangements have already been made, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip for all. Your presence would undoubtedly enhance the experience and add to the joy of our excursion. Visiting historical sites such as Sonargaon is not only educational but also enriching. It provides us with valuable new experiences, broadens our knowledge, and offers a welcome respite from the monotony of everyday life, leaving us feeling cheerful and fulfilled. I sincerely hope you will seize this opportunity to join us on this memorable excursion. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. I eagerly await your arrival. With my best wishes to you, Yours truly, Shafiq Suppose you and some of your friends have organized a picnic to Kaptai on a fixed date and you have arranged everything for this occasion. Now, write a letter to your friend inviting him to join the picnic. 18th January, 2021 135, Nasirabad, Chittagong. Dear Suman, I hope you're doing well. It's been a while since we last talked. I have some exciting news to share with you in this letter. We're planning a picnic to Kaptai on the 25th of this month, and I would be thrilled if you could join us. Our friend Khokan will be leading the way. We'll hire a coach for our journey and bring along a boy to help with carrying things. The coach will leave at 8 a.m. from here. I've already told my friends about you, and they're excited to have you join us. Don't worry about anything; we'll take care of everything. Please make sure to come a day before the picnic. We'll decide on the menu when you arrive. Rajan will sing and dance for us, and Sourav will play some music. Palash will be in charge of cooking. After the picnic, we plan to visit the hydro-electric project at Kaptai. Our friend Masum will also join us. Please make sure to come; we're looking forward to seeing you. That's all for now. We'll talk more when we meet. I'm quite busy at the moment. Please give my regards to your parents and my love to you. Your friend, lmon. Suppose you and some of your friends have organized a picnic to Kaptai on a fixed date and you have arranged everything for this occasion. Now, write a letter to your friend inviting him to join the picnic. 18th January 2021 135, Nasirabad, Chittagong Dear Suman, I hope this letter finds you well. It’s been quite some time since we last spoke, and I've been eager to catch up with you. I have some exciting news to share with you! On the 25th of this month, we’re planning a picnic to Kaptai, and I would love for you to join us. Our friend Khokan will be leading the way, and we’ve arranged for a coach to take us there. Additionally, we’ll have a boy to assist us with carrying utensils and other essentials. The coach is scheduled to depart at 8 a.m. from our starting point. I’ve already informed my friends about you, and they are enthusiastic about having you join our picnic. Please don’t worry about anything; we’ll take care of all the arrangements. Just make sure to arrive a day before the picnic so we can finalize the menu together. During the picnic, we plan to have lots of fun activities lined up. Rajan will entertain us with his songs and dance, while Sourav will showcase his musical talents. Palash has graciously offered to take charge of cooking for us. After the picnic, we’re also interested in visiting the hydro-electric project at Kaptai. Our friend Masum will be accompanying us on this excursion. I sincerely hope you can join us; it wouldn’t be the same without you. I’m looking forward to spending quality time together and creating wonderful memories. I’ll keep this letter short for now as I’m quite busy at the moment. Please convey my regards to your parents and know that my thoughts are with you. Warm regards, lmon Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to join the picnic you are going to enjoy. 28th December, 2021 135, Nasirabad, Chittagong My dear Hassan, I received your kind note, and I'm truly grateful for it. I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health, as I am myself. Our final exams have concluded, bringing a sense of relief to us all. I'm excited to share with you that we have planned a delightful picnic at the National Park in Gazipur for next Friday. It's considered one of the best picnic spots in our country, drawing hundreds of students from various schools, madrassas, and colleges during holidays. All the students from our class will be participating, accompanied by four of our teachers who will guide us throughout the day. All the arrangements for the picnic have been made, and we'll be setting off from our college compound at 7 am sharp next Friday in our college bus. I extend a heartfelt invitation to you to join us. Your presence would undoubtedly add to the enjoyment and excitement of the picnic. Don't miss out on this opportunity; picnics like these are not just about fun but also an essential part of our education, offering new experiences and knowledge that help us face life's challenges. I send you my best wishes and eagerly await your response. Yours sincerely, Jubaiyar  Imagine, you are going to make a study tour/excursion in historical place. Now, write a letter to your cousin inviting/telling him to join you there. 18th January 2021 Mirpur, Dhaka Dear Suman, I hope this letter finds you in great health and spirits. I have some exciting news to share with you — I’m planning a visit to Sonargaon, one of the most historically significant places in Bangladesh, and I would love for you to join me on this amazing trip! Sonargaon, once the capital of Bengal, is rich in history and culture, making it the perfect destination for a study tour. The city is home to beautiful ancient landmarks like Panam City, a charming old town with well-preserved buildings, Goaldi Mosque, and Sonargaon Museum, which holds fascinating artifacts and stories about the region's history. As we explore the streets of Sonargaon, we will be stepping into the past, discovering how the area flourished and evolved over the centuries. The tour is planned for [dates], and we will spend the day exploring the historical sites, walking around the ruins, and learning about the vibrant history of this ancient city. Along the way, we’ll also have time to take in the picturesque surroundings and enjoy the traditional architecture and culture that Sonargaon has to offer. What excites me the most is how this trip will give us the chance to immerse ourselves in the history of Bangladesh while having fun together. We’ll not only gain valuable knowledge but also enjoy the adventure of discovering a place so rich in heritage. I’m sure it will be an enriching experience and one we’ll always remember. I really hope you can make it. I believe it will be much more enjoyable with you by my side, and we’ll be able to share this amazing journey together. Let me know if the dates work for you, and if you’re interested, we can plan the details together. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Best wishes, Jubaiyar From Name: House No: Street: Post Office: Thana: District: To Name: House No: Street: Post Office: Thana: District:

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Cumilla Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paper Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. dull the success both victory if we them keen easily Without effort, there can be no (a) — in life. Life loses its interest (b) — there is no struggle. Games become (c) —, if there is no competition in (d) — and if the result can be (e) — foreseen. No matter we win (f) — game or lose it. The (g) — the contest, the greater the interest. A (h) — is not a real triumph unless (i) — the sides are equally strong. Whether (j) — like it or not, life is a continuous competitive examination. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Education is one of the basic (a) — of a human being and is (b) — for every kind of development. It (c) — us to make right choices in (d) —. It enhances our ability to raise (e) —, store food, protect the environment and (f) — out our social responsibilities. It provides (g) — with an enlightened awareness about things. (h) — education has to be defined. It (i) — not merely getting degrees from schools, (j) — and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Drug addiction be taking heroin, opium, etc. The drugs leads a man to death Young boys and girls have grasped strong attraction for any harmful thing The frequent taking of these drugs means the young generation of our country  Addiction   not only a national but also a global problem 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. contribute confine keep prove work develop be receive become adapt According to the history, women in the past were (a) — within the four walls. But at present, they (b) — no longer captive to their parents’ or husbands’ house. With the passage of time, the outlook and attitude have been (c) — as men and women are (d) — themselves to the changing society. By (e) — education, they are (f) — pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials, etc. They are (g) — hand in hand with men in all worthy programmes. They are now able to (h) — their worth. They (i) — much to the economy of the country. Now, it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) — half of our population idle at home. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. The new teacher entered the classroom and said, “Can you tell me what I should do now?” “No, Sir,” one of the students said. The teacher smiled and said, “Try to guess.” “You should introduce yourself to us,” another student said. “Thank you,” said the teacher, “You are really brilliant.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Health is wealth. 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Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. Most of the books of famous (a) — (write) are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) — (visit) buy different (c) — (publish). Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d) — (buy) like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) — (crowd). As (f) — (vary) books are (g) — (play) in a fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy (h) — (choose) books after a long search. This facility is (i) — (available) in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) — (come) to the students. 9. Make tag questions of these statements. (a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, —? (b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, —? (c) Their contribution for our country will always be remembered, —? (d) We should never neglect them, —? (e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) — our lives on earth inevitably depend on it. (b) — it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) — tress are planted, soon our country, will turn into a desert. (d) — there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e) —, we should plant more and more trees for our own sake. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. is there anybody here who has ever crossed a river by boat i have teacher i clearly remember what happened in that journey said jamal Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Taskia/Toukir and you have passed HSC and got a diploma on computer course. You looked in an advertisement in “The Daily Star” that Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is going to appoint some computer operators. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of a computer operator in the company. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are the SSC candidate of Modern School and College, Rangpur. You are interested to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school praying for permission and monetary assistance regarding the tour. 14. Suppose, on the last vacation you were going to Rajshahi by bus. Unfortunately your bus met an accident but luckily there was no casualty of death. Now, write a paragraph on ‘Causes of Road Accidents in Bangladesh’. 15. Nowadays, people are suffering from various diseases. If they take physical exercise everyday, they can enjoy a sound health. Now, write a composition on ‘The Importance of Physical Exercise’. Key Cumilla Board-2020 1. (a) success; (b) if, (c) dull; (d) them; (e) easily; (f) the; (g) keener; (h) victory; (i) both; j) we. 2. (a) rights/needs; (b) necessary/essential/important; (c) helps/enables; (d) life; (e) crops; (f) carry; (g) us; (h) However/But; (i) is; j) colleges. 3. i. Drug addiction means strong attraction for any harmful thing. u. The drugs have grasped the young generation of . our country. iii. Young boys and girls are taking heroin, opium, etc. iv. The frequent taking of these drugs leads a man to death. v. Drug addiction is not only a national but also a global problem. 4. (a) confined; (b) are; (c) developed; (d) adapting; (e) receiving; (f) becoming; (g) working; (h) prove; (i) are contributing; 0) keeping. 5. The new teacher entered the classroom and asked the students if they could tell him what he should do then. One of the students respectfully replied in the negative. The teacher smiled and told them to try to guess. Then another student said that he (T) should introduce himself (T) to them. At this, the teacher thanked him and commented that he (S) was really brilliant. 6. (a) It is health which is wealth. (b). A sick moneyed man is not so happy as a healthy poor man. (c) A healthy man is an asset to his family but an unhealthy man is a liability. (d) Can't he succeed in life? (e) So, everybody must be conscious of his health. (f) Everybody cannot but take care of his health all the time. Regular physical exercise-and a balanced diet can improve health./We can improve health by regular physical exercise and a balance diet.    I I (h) Poor people/The poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (i) How concerned they are with the quantity of food! 0) It should be known to everybody that weakness is caused by malnutrition./That weakness is caused by malnutrition should be known to everybody. (a) Unless you study attentively, you will not be able to make a good result. (b) It is a long time since I visited my friend in Dhaka. (c) If I have seen you, I can remember your face/you have seen me too. (d) 1971 is the year when we got our independence. (e) Danger comes where danger is feared. (a) writers; (b) visitors; (c) publishers; (d) buyers; (e) crowded; (f) various; (g) displayed; (h) chosen; (i) unavailable; 61 welcoming. 9. (a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, aren't they? (b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, is it? (c) Their contribution for our country will always be remembered, won't it? (d) We should never neglect them, should we? (e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, mustn't they? 10. (a) because/as; (b) But/However; (c) Unless; (d) and; (e) So/That is why. 11. "Is there anybody here who-has ever crossed a river by a boat?" "I have, teacher. I clearly remember what happened in that journey," said Jamal.

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A Lesson for the Ungrateful Tiger One day a tiger was trapped in a Pit. He asked a passing traveller Ruben by name to rescue him. Ruben took pity on the tiger. He poked a long branch into the pit and the tiger crawled out. Being danger free the tiger turned on Ruben and was about to eat him. A toad living nearby under a rock saw everything. Ruben got furious. He protested and chided the tiger. He said to the tiger, "How can you be so ungrateful to your benefactor? What wrong have I done by saving you from the death-trap? You simply cannot do what you want to?" The tiger looked unmoved and just indifferent to all the touchy arguments put forward by Ruben as his saviour. He requested the tiger in a cold voice , "Never mind my dear friend! As you know I have to live on flesh of the humans or the flesh of any other animals. That's my destiny. So, 1 find nothing wrong in what I want to do to you. So, I must eat you to appease my hunger. I am sorry, presently I am left with no other alternative." "Well, let's have the judgment of some one else in this regard or it will be simply a one sided game where you play the most role." Meanwhile a toad who had watched the whole affair appeared on the scene. Ruben told the toad of the tiger's ingratitude, but the tiger insisted that he was hungry and meant to eat Ruben. "I must look into the case more closely", said the toad." Will you show me the place where it happened?" So they took the toad along to the pit. On reaching there the toad said to the tiger, "How did it happen? Let me see just where you were." The tiger in order to demonstrate the event in questions jumped down into the pit and said, "I was down here at the bottom, see." Ruben immediately took the branch out of the pit and said, " Of course, this branch wasn't there then." The tiger finally realised that he had been taught a dire lesson down at the bottom of the pit he was left alone! who knows, may be till his death.     An Intelligent Tortoise One day, a thirsty tiger was drinking water from a river when he noticed a slow-moving tortoise nearby. The tiger was feeling hungry, so with a quick jump, he caught the tortoise in his strong paws. The tiger tried to crush the tortoise’s hard shell with his sharp teeth, but no matter how hard he bit, the shell did not break. He tried again and again, but the result was the same—the shell remained unbreakable. Frustrated, the tiger growled, "Your shell is too strong! But I know how to get rid of you! I will throw you into the fire!" The tortoise felt afraid, but he was also clever. Without showing his fear, he calmly said, "Oh, that's no problem, Sir! Fire is my friend. It keeps me warm and safe." The foolish tiger did not realize that the tortoise was tricking him. He asked again, "So, you are not afraid of fire?" The tortoise replied, "Not at all! Fire loves me, and I love fire." Hearing this, the tiger became angry. He wanted to punish the tortoise in a way that would make him suffer. He thought for a moment and then said, "Then I will throw you into the river instead!" Hearing this, the tortoise felt very happy, but he did not show it. Instead, he pretended to be terrified and cried out, "Oh no! Please don’t throw me into the water! I will surely drown and die!" The foolish tiger laughed loudly, thinking he had finally found a way to get rid of the tortoise. Without another thought, he threw the tortoise into the river. As soon as the tortoise hit the water, he happily swam away. The tiger watched in shock, realizing too late that he had been tricked. This story teaches us that intelligence is more powerful than strength. A clever mind can overcome any danger, no matter how powerful the enemy is. An Intelligent Tortoise একজন বুদ্ধিমান কচ্ছপ One day, a thirsty tiger was drinking water from a river when he noticed a slow-moving tortoise nearby. একদিন, একটি পিপাসার্ত বাঘ নদী থেকে পানি খাচ্ছিল যখন সে পাশে ধীরে চলা একটি কচ্ছপকে লক্ষ্য করল। The tiger was feeling hungry, so with a quick jump, he caught the tortoise in his strong paws. বাঘটি তখন ক্ষুধার্ত ছিল, তাই দ্রুত ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়ে সে কচ্ছপটিকে তার শক্তিশালী থাবায় ধরে ফেলল। The tiger tried to crush the tortoise’s hard shell with his sharp teeth, but no matter how hard he bit, the shell did not break. বাঘটি তার তীক্ষ্ণ দাঁত দিয়ে কচ্ছপের শক্ত খোলসটি ভেঙে ফেলতে চেষ্টা করল, কিন্তু যত জোরেই কামড় দিচ্ছিল, খোলসটি ভাঙছিল না। He tried again and again, but the result was the same—the shell remained unbreakable. সে বারবার চেষ্টা করল, কিন্তু ফলাফল একই ছিল—খোলসটি ভাঙা যাচ্ছিল না। Frustrated, the tiger growled, "Your shell is too strong! But I know how to get rid of you! I will throw you into the fire!" হতাশ হয়ে বাঘটি গর্জে উঠল, "তোমার খোলসটা খুব শক্ত! কিন্তু আমি জানি কীভাবে তোমাকে শেষ করতে হয়! আমি তোমাকে আগুনে ফেলে দেব!" The tortoise felt afraid, but he was also clever. কচ্ছপটি ভয় পেয়েছিল, কিন্তু সে ছিল খুব চালাক। Without showing his fear, he calmly said, "Oh, that's no problem, Sir! Fire is my friend. It keeps me warm and safe." সে তার ভয় না দেখিয়ে শান্তভাবে বলল, "ওহ, এটা কোনো সমস্যা না, স্যার! আগুন তো আমার বন্ধু। এটা আমাকে উষ্ণ ও নিরাপদ রাখে।" The foolish tiger did not realize that the tortoise was tricking him. বোকা বাঘটি বুঝতেই পারল না যে কচ্ছপটি তাকে ঠকাচ্ছে। He asked again, "So, you are not afraid of fire?" সে আবার জিজ্ঞাসা করল, "তাহলে তুমি আগুনকে ভয় পাও না?" The tortoise replied, "Not at all! Fire loves me, and I love fire." কচ্ছপটি উত্তর দিল, "একেবারেই না! আগুন আমাকে ভালোবাসে, আর আমিও আগুনকে ভালোবাসি।" Hearing this, the tiger became angry. He wanted to punish the tortoise in a way that would make him suffer. এ কথা শুনে বাঘটি রেগে গেল। সে চেয়েছিল কচ্ছপটিকে এমনভাবে শাস্তি দিতে, যাতে সে কষ্ট পায়। He thought for a moment and then said, "Then I will throw you into the river instead!" সে এক মুহূর্ত ভাবল এবং বলল, "তাহলে আমি তোমাকে নদীতে ফেলে দেব!" Hearing this, the tortoise felt very happy, but he did not show it. এ কথা শুনে কচ্ছপটি খুব খুশি হল, কিন্তু সেটা সে প্রকাশ করল না। Instead, he pretended to be terrified and cried out, "Oh no! Please don’t throw me into the water! I will surely drown and die!" তার বদলে সে ভয় পাওয়ার ভান করে চিৎকার করে বলল, "ওহ না! দয়া করে আমাকে পানিতে ফেলবেন না! আমি নিশ্চয়ই ডুবে যাব আর মরে যাব!" The foolish tiger laughed loudly, thinking he had finally found a way to get rid of the tortoise. বোকা বাঘটি উচ্চস্বরে হেসে উঠল, ভেবে যে সে অবশেষে কচ্ছপটিকে শেষ করার উপায় পেয়েছে। Without another thought, he threw the tortoise into the river. আর কিছু না ভেবেই, সে কচ্ছপটিকে নদীতে ছুঁড়ে ফেলল। As soon as the tortoise hit the water, he happily swam away. কচ্ছপটি পানিতে পড়ার সঙ্গে সঙ্গেই আনন্দের সঙ্গে সাঁতার কেটে দূরে চলে গেল। The tiger watched in shock, realizing too late that he had been tricked. বাঘটি হতবাক হয়ে তাকিয়ে রইল, অনেক দেরিতে বুঝল যে সে ঠকেছে। This story teaches us that intelligence is more powerful than strength. এই গল্পটি আমাদের শেখায় যে বুদ্ধি শক্তির চেয়ে অনেক বেশি শক্তিশালী। A clever mind can overcome any danger, no matter how powerful the enemy is. একজন বুদ্ধিমান ব্যক্তি যেকোনো বিপদ কাটিয়ে উঠতে পারে, শত্রু যতই শক্তিশালী হোক না কেন। Ad অকৃতজ্ঞদের জন্য একটি শিক্ষা একদিন একটি বাঘ একটি গর্তে আটকা পড়ে। সে পথচারী রুবেনের নাম ধরে তাকে উদ্ধার করতে বলল। রুবেন বাঘের প্রতি করুণা বোধ করল। সে গর্তে একটি লম্বা ডাল ঠেলে দিল এবং বাঘটি হামাগুড়ি দিয়ে বেরিয়ে এল। বিপদমুক্ত হয়ে বাঘটি রুবেনের উপর আক্রমণ করল এবং তাকে খেতে উদাসীন হল। পাথরের নীচে থাকা একটি ব্যাঙ সবকিছু দেখতে পেল। রুবেন রেগে গেল। সে প্রতিবাদ করল এবং বাঘকে ধমক দিল। সে বাঘকে বলল, "তুমি তোমার দানকারীর প্রতি এত অকৃতজ্ঞ কিভাবে হতে পারো? তোমাকে মৃত্যুফাঁদ থেকে বাঁচাতে আমি কী অন্যায় করেছি? তুমি যা করতে চাও তা করতে পারো না?" রুবেন তার ত্রাণকর্তা হিসেবে যে সমস্ত স্পর্শকাতর যুক্তি তুলে ধরেছিল তাতে বাঘটি অটল এবং উদাসীন দেখাচ্ছিল। সে ঠান্ডা গলায় বাঘকে অনুরোধ করল, "কিছু মনে করো না আমার প্রিয় বন্ধু! তুমি জানো আমাকে মানুষের মাংস খেয়ে বা অন্য কোন প্রাণীর মাংস খেয়ে বেঁচে থাকতে হবে। এটাই আমার নিয়তি। তাই, আমি তোমার সাথে যা করতে চাই তাতে কোন ভুল খুঁজে পাচ্ছি না। তাই, আমার ক্ষুধা মেটানোর জন্য আমাকে তোমাকে খেতে হবে। আমি দুঃখিত, বর্তমানে আমার আর কোন বিকল্প নেই।" "আচ্ছা, এই বিষয়ে অন্য কারো রায় নেওয়া যাক, নাহলে এটি কেবল একপেশে খেলা হবে যেখানে তুমিই সবচেয়ে বেশি ভূমিকা পালন করবে।" এদিকে একটি ব্যাঙ যে ​​পুরো ঘটনাটি দেখেছিল, ঘটনাস্থলে উপস্থিত হল। রুবেন ব্যাঙকে বাঘের অকৃতজ্ঞতার কথা বলল, কিন্তু বাঘ জোর দিয়ে বলল যে সে ক্ষুধার্ত এবং রুবেনকে খেতে চেয়েছিল। "আমাকে আরও ভালোভাবে ঘটনাটি দেখতে হবে," ব্যাঙটি বলল। "তুমি কি আমাকে সেই জায়গাটি দেখাবে যেখানে এটি ঘটেছে?" তাই তারা ব্যাঙটিকে গর্তে নিয়ে গেল। সেখানে পৌঁছে ব্যাঙটি বাঘকে বলল, "এটা কীভাবে ঘটেছে? আমাকে দেখতে দাও তুমি কোথায় ছিলে।" বাঘটি প্রশ্ন করে ঘটনাটি দেখানোর জন্য গর্তে লাফিয়ে পড়ে বলল, "আমি এখানে নীচে ছিলাম, দেখুন।" রুবেন তৎক্ষণাৎ গর্তে ডালটি তুলে নিয়ে বলল, "অবশ্যই, এই ডালটি তখন সেখানে ছিল না।" বাঘটি অবশেষে বুঝতে পারল যে তাকে গর্তে নীচে একটি ভয়াবহ শিক্ষা দেওয়া হয়েছে যে তাকে একা ফেলে রাখা হয়েছিল! কে জানে, হয়তো তার মৃত্যুর আগ পর্যন্ত থাকবে।

Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Listening Test 2 Part - 1 Section 1, Questions 1–10 : Question No. Answer Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio  (Quotation) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions Explanation 1 hostel currently staying in a ___ "I’m in a hostel  from Monday to Friday." staying = living temporarily Roger currently lives in a hostel during the week as he searches for a flat. 2 Buckleigh 17, ___ Street "That’s 17, Buckleigh  Street – B-U-C-K-L-E-I-G-H..." address = street Buckleigh is the correct spelling of the street where Roger's parents live. 3 PE9 7QT postcode " PE9 7QT ." postcode = ZIP code Roger clearly states this alphanumeric postcode when giving his full address. 4 waiter part-time job as a ___ "Now I’m working as a waiter  in one of the big hotels." job = working as He has changed jobs recently and is now a waiter, which is the relevant current position. 5 politics studying ___ (major subject) "My major subject is politics ." studying = taking a course in Roger mentions he studies politics because of his ambition to join parliament. 6 cycling does a lot of ___ "I spend quite a lot of time cycling  – both around town... and also long-distance..." does a lot = spends time Roger mentions both local and long-distance cycling, showing it’s a regular activity. 7 cinema interested in the ___ "For relaxation I’m also keen on the cinema  – I used to go at least once a week..." interested in = keen on Cinema is mentioned as a form of relaxation and a personal interest. 8 disabled work with young people who are ___ "I’m particularly interested in working with disabled  young people, to try and improve the quality of their lives." disabled = differently abled His personal connection through his sister makes this his main area of interest. 9 4.30 (pm) talk to the Elections Officer at ___ " Would 4.30 be OK?  My last class finishes at 4, so I’d have plenty of time to get to your office." 4.30 = half past four He suggests 4.30 pm as a suitable time, which Caroline accepts. 10 07788 136711 mobile number "Yes, my mobile number’s 07788 136711 ." contact number = phone number This number is clearly stated as the contact point for Roger. Part-2 Question No. Answer Keywords of the Question "What we hear in the audio" (Quotation) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions Explanation 11 & 12 A, B changes made during refurbishment "We’ve replaced them with larger seats… to create different acting spaces." / "We’ve also turned a few storerooms over to other purposes." different acting spaces = different use of rooms, replaced seating = different seating A is correct because storerooms now serve new purposes. B is correct as seats were replaced with movable ones. C is incorrect as the elevator installation was postponed. D is incorrect because exterior work hasn't started. E is incorrect since the number of seats has decreased. 13 & 14 B, D facilities offered to public "organising backstage tours... proving very popular" / "We have a bookshop… attracts plenty of customers" facilities = services, offer = provide B is correct because backstage tours are active. D is correct since the bookshop is currently operating. A is incorrect as rooms are not yet decorated. C is incorrect because costume hire is only being considered. E is incorrect as café is a future plan. 15 & 16 C, E current workshops "the workshop on making puppets... so popular" / "our lighting workshop has already started" workshops = training sessions, started = offered C is correct because puppet-making workshops are monthly. E is correct because the lighting workshop is already running. A is incorrect as sound starts next month. B is incorrect because acting courses are not yet available. D is incorrect as make-up is just under consideration. 17 G box office location "it’s next door with a separate entrance from the road" separate entrance = not in main building The box office is not in the main foyer but in an adjacent space, identified as G. 18 D theatre manager’s office "through the double doors, turn right... end of the corridor, door on the left" end of the corridor = farthest room These directions match room D on the map. 19 B lighting box "back of the building... turn left, right at water cooler, right again... second room along" back = rear, lighting box = control room These detailed directions match room B's position. 20 F artistic director’s office "through the double doors, turn right... first room on the right" first room = closest room Directions place the artistic director’s office at room F. Part - 3 SECTION 3 | Questions 21–30 | Rocky Bay Field Trip Question No. Answer Keywords of the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Script Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 21 A should be included in their aims "we need something about what causes different organisms to choose particular habitats." aims = purpose; causes organisms = factors affecting organisms A  is correct because they agree this is essential. B is rejected ("we weren’t really looking at that"). C is not mentioned as a focus. 22 A equipment they forgot "But not the piece of string... Didn’t Mr Blake make a fuss about us leaving that behind." forgot = left behind; string = equipment item A  is correct. They brought the compass, and the ruler wasn’t used. 23 C Colin suggests a change in procedure section "I don’t think we need all these details..." change = omit/reduce; amount of info = all these details C  is correct. He refers to reducing the amount  of information. No mention of changing order (A) or division (B). 24 B method used to measure wave speed "I was surprised how straightforward that was." straightforward = simple B  is correct. A is incorrect (they say it was not very precise ), and C is incorrect (they didn’t use special equipment). 25 B mistake when first drawing the map "the place I started... was down on the beach, then I realised I should have gone up higher" stood in wrong place = started in wrong location B  is correct. Not A (she used proper scale), and not C (timing during low tide was fine). 26 B what to do next with their map "OK. I’ll make my amendments using [pictures]" check = verify; using photographs B  is correct. A (scan) is mentioned after  using the photos, so it comes later. C (internet) was not helpful. 27 & 28 A, D problems in the splash zone "shells prevent them from drying out" and "they need shelter... so they don’t get too hot" lack of water = drying out; high temperatures = too hot A & D  are correct. B (strong winds), C (lack of food), and E (large waves) are not mentioned  in the splash zone context. 29 & 30 C, E reasons for possible error in the report "not sure we identified all the species correctly" and "we might have missed some organisms – if they were hiding..." incorrect ID = wrong species; missing when counting = organisms hidden C & E  are correct. A is ruled out ("habitat descriptions... probably OK"), B is not mentioned. D is rejected ("we did have quite a big sample"). Part - 4 Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords of the Question What we hear in the audio means (answer containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 31 social physical and ___ context "it also includes the social meaning of the building, how it relates to the people it’s built for" physical = physical location, social = relates to people The building’s social meaning is about how it fits the people and community it serves. 32 factory site of a disused ___ "The location chosen was a site in a run-down district that had been occupied by a factory that had been empty for some years." disused = empty, factory = manufacturing plant The site was a factory that had been abandoned, influencing the building's design approach. 33 canal beside a ___ "The site was bordered to the north by a canal, which had once been used by boats bringing in raw materials when the area was used for manufacturing." beside = next to, canal = waterway The building is near a canal, which was once used for transporting materials. 34 bridge approached by a ___ for pedestrians "He decided to create pedestrian access to the building... As people approach the entrance, they have to cross over a bridge." bridge = crossing, pedestrians = people walking Pedestrians must cross a bridge to approach the building, adding an element of suspense. 35 box building is the shape of a ___ "The initial impression he wanted to create from the shape of the building as a whole was that of a box." shape = form, box = square or rectangular shape The building’s design is intended to resemble the shape of a box to add to its mysterious concept. 36 screen one exterior wall acts as a large ___ "The southern wall... at night-time, projectors are switched on and it functions as a huge screen, onto which images are projected." wall = surface, screen = projected image display The exterior wall is used as a screen for projecting images, enhancing the building’s mysterious aura. 37 rubber floor is built on huge pads made of ___ "The floor’s supported by ten massive pads... These are constructed from rubber, and so are able to absorb any vibrations from outside and prevent them from affecting the auditorium." pads = supports, rubber = flexible material The rubber pads absorb vibrations, ensuring a quiet and stable environment inside the auditorium. 38 curved walls are made of local wood and are ___ "The walls are made of several layers of honey-colored wood... they are not straight, they are curved." curved = rounded, shaped differently The curved walls help with the acoustics by amplifying sound in the auditorium. 39 curtains ceiling panels and ___ on walls allow adjustment of acoustics "The walls also have curtains which can be opened or closed to change the acoustics." curtains = fabric panels, acoustics = sound quality Curtains adjust the acoustics of the auditorium by opening or closing, depending on the performance. 40 international style of the building is ___ "Critics say the style of the design is international rather than local, and say it doesn’t reflect features of the landscape or society for which it is built." international = global, style = design aesthetic Critics feel the building’s design is too global and does not represent the local culture or environment.

Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Listening Test 4 Part - 1 🔹 Section 1 – Questions 1–7 (Complete the table) 🔹 Q. No. Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question What we hear in the audio (quotation) Synonyms/Equivalent expressions Explanation 1 secondary The ______ school “Yes, that’s right, the secondary school .” “venue,” “place,” “location” → “school” The word "secondary" clearly identifies the correct school as opposed to “primary,” which is mentioned as a possible mistake. 2 flute Carolyn Hart (plays the ______) “Yes, the flute . She usually plays with symphony orchestras.” “plays” → “instrument” The woman guesses “oboe or flute,” and the man confirms it's “flute.” 3 cinema Start behind the ______ “All the ducks will be launched into the river at the back of the cinema .” “start,” “begin” → “launched” The word “behind” matches “at the back of.” 4 concert Prize: tickets for ______ “...wins its owner free tickets for the concert  on the last night of the festival.” “event,” “show” → “concert” The audio clearly mentions the prize is concert tickets. 5 market Ducks can be bought in the ______ “They’re on sale at a stall in the market .” “buy,” “purchase” → “on sale”; “place” → “market” The place where ducks are sold is clearly identified as “market.” 6 Bythwaite ______ Hall “...the show is being held in Bythwaite Hall .” “location,” “venue” → “hall” Bythwaite is spelled out, confirming it is the correct name. 7 actor Prizes presented by a well-known ______ “The prizes are being given by a famous actor , Kevin Shapless.” “famous person,” “celebrity” → “actor” “Well-known” matches “famous,” and the word “actor” is stated directly. 🔹 Section 1 – Questions 8–10 (Multiple Choice) 🔹 Q. No. Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question What we hear in the audio (quotation) Synonyms/Equivalent expressions Explanation 8 A The Mystery of Muldoon – suitable for? “That’s aimed at five to ten-year-olds .” “aimed at” = “suitable for”; “children” = “5 to 10-year-olds” A  is correct as it's clearly meant for young kids. Not B or C. 9 B Fire and Flood – suitable for? “...you might like to see ‘ Fire and Flood ’ – it’s about events... children might find it rather frightening.” “frightening” = “not for children” → “adults” B  is correct because it's not suitable for children due to its scary content. 10 C Silly Sailor – suitable for? “That’s a comedy, and it’s for young and old .” “young and old” = “all ages” C  is correct because it’s suitable for all age groups. Part-2 Section 2, Questions 11–20 : 🔶 Questions 11–16: Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms / Equivalent in Audio Explanation 11 E 20th- and 21st-century paintings "This is the gallery that attracts the largest number of visitors." most popular exhibits = attracts the largest number of visitors Option E  is correct because the speaker says this gallery is the most visited, meaning it includes the most popular exhibits. 12 D 19th-century paintings "Several of the artists each donated one work." given by the artists = donated one work Option D  is correct because the speaker says these paintings were given by the artists themselves. 13 G Sculptures "A number of the sculptures have been moved to other parts of the museum." relocated = moved to other parts Option G  is correct because the contents were relocated due to refurbishment. 14 B 'Around the world' exhibition "You’ve probably seen something about it on TV or in the newspapers." publicised in the media = seen on TV or in newspapers Option B  is correct because the exhibition was recently publicised. 15 C Coins "Many of them were discovered by ordinary people digging their gardens and donated to the museum." members of the public = ordinary people Option C  is correct because the items were given by the public. 16 A Porcelain and glass "All our porcelain and glass we left to the museum by its founder." one person = its founder Option A  is correct because the collection was given by one person only. 🔷 Questions 17–20: Label the plan of the museum basement Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms / Equivalent in Audio Explanation 17 E restaurant "Go straight ahead to the far side of the sitting area, then turn right into the corridor. You’ll see the door on the restaurant facing you." facing you = directly opposite Option E  is correct because the restaurant is located at the far end and right into the corridor. 18 F café "Go straight ahead, turn right into the corridor, and the café is immediately on the right." immediately on the right = just next to the corridor entrance Option F  is correct as per the clear direction given. 19 G baby-changing facilities "Continue straight ahead along the corridor on the left... facilities on the left-hand side." left-hand side = along the left corridor Option G  is correct based on the location described in the audio. 20 C cloakroom "On the left-hand side of the sitting area... through the last door before you come to the corridor." before corridor = just before corridor entrance Option C  is correct because it precisely matches the cloakroom location. Part - 3 📘 IELTS Listening Section 3: Detailed Answer Table Question No. Answer in Bold Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio (Answer Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent in Audio Explanation 21 & 22 B, D made music recordings, toured internationally “...they’d done quite extensive tours in different continents... and they all had [made recordings].” made recordings = produced recordings; toured internationally = tours in different continents Both B and D are explicitly mentioned. A (won prizes) is mentioned but not as a shared feature, just "quite a few". C (under 27) is incorrect as mean age was 27.8 , and E is incorrect because not all  played string instruments (e.g., one played the flute, which is wind). 23 & 24 A, B rich data, involvement of top performers “...they’re so busy... [phone interviews]... And I don’t think using the phone meant I got less rich data—rather the opposite.” rich data = detailed/responsive information; top performers = leading musicians A is correct because she says the interviews were rich in data. B is correct since phone interviews allowed her to involve “leading musicians.” C and D are rejected because she didn’t mention stress or time limits. E (technical problems) didn’t occur. 25 & 26 B, E audience reactions, links between instrument and dress “...investigate the impact of what was worn on those listening... and also whether someone like a violinist might adopt a different style...” audience = those listening; links = relationship; instrument = violinist vs. flutist B is correct because she originally wanted to investigate audience response. E is correct due to comparison between types of musicians (e.g., violinist vs. trumpeter). A and C were not her original intentions. D is her final focus, not initial one. 27 C women performers, dress code “...in social terms the choices [men] have are more limited... they'd really upset audiences if they strayed away from quite narrow boundaries.” less strict = wider boundaries; code of dress = clothing norms C is correct. Women have less strict  dress codes than men, whose options are limited. A is incorrect—men also care about fashion. B is incorrect—it’s men who risk upsetting the audience. 28 A popular music, women’s dress “...wear less feminine clothes... because otherwise they’d just be discounted as trivial.” wish to be taken seriously = not be discounted as trivial A is correct. The reason for dressing down is to be taken seriously , not copying others (B) or reacting to masculinity (C). 29 A audience, clothing “...performers to fulfil these expectations to show a kind of esteem.” esteem = respect; audience = listeners A is correct because musicians choose clothing to show respect  to the audience. B is incorrect—they don't mention clothing distracting  the audience. C is about audience dressing well, not performers. 30 C sports scientists, clothing, musicians “...some features of sports clothing could safeguard the players from... dangerous effects...” safeguard = protect; effects = injury; clothing = apparel C is correct. The discussion is about protecting against physical injury . A and B (physical freedom and performance enhancement) are not discussed as main points. Part - 4 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation (What We Hear) Synonyms / Equivalent Words Explanation 31 dry Soil that is more likely to have erosion “Erosion can occur if soil is dry…” more likely = likely effect Dry soil is prone to erosion due to lack of carbon, which affects water retention. 32 hard Soil in Africa that was very... “…so devoid of organic matter that the ground had become extremely hard, like cement.” very = extremely The soil became hard due to lack of organic material, matching “very hard.” 33 sugar / sugars Carbon-based substances like... “...transform it into sugars and other carbon-based substances.” carbon-based substances = sugars Plants turn CO2 into sugars, directly stated. Both singular and plural accepted. 34 roots CO2 moves from what part of the plant to microbes “...some transfer from the roots to fungi and soil microbes...” moves from = transfer from CO2-derived carbon moves from roots to microbes; “roots” is clearly mentioned. 35 moist / damp / wet Soil should remain fertile and... “...boost the fertility of soil and keep it moist through established practices.” remains = keep it; moist = wet/damp “Moist” is given directly; other common equivalents are also accepted. 36 variety Increasing the ... of plants “...increasing the variety of plants being grown.” variety = diversity, range “Variety” directly matches the answer; increasing diversity helps carbon retention. 37 cattle Study takes place on a big ... farm “...on a large cattle farm in the state.” big = large “Cattle” is clearly stated as the type of farm being studied. 38 gardens / gardening Compost made from agricultural waste and ... “...waste produced in gardens, such as leaves, branches, and lawn trimmings.” gardening = gardens Waste from gardens (gardening) is listed; both singular and general forms accepted. 39 grasses Using plants that are always green “...cultivating grasses that stay green all year round.” always green = stay green all year “Grasses” is stated directly and matches the clue. 40 payment / payments / money Giving farmers ... for carbon storage “...farmers should receive payment not just for the corn or beef they produce but also for the carbon...” payment = money, financial reward “Payment” is clearly mentioned; other forms like “money” and “payments” are acceptable.

Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 2 Part - 1 Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quote) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation (Why Correct) 1 Hardie Name "Hardie." Name = Hardie Luisa states her surname clearly when asked. 2 19 Address "It’s 19, White Stone Road." House number = 19 She clearly gives her house number as part of her address. 3 GT8 2LC Postcode "It’s actually G-T-8, 2-L-C." Postcode = GT8 2LC She corrects the interviewer with the actual postcode. 4 hairdresser Occupation "I’ve actually just finished my training. I’m a hairdresser." Job = hairdresser She says she's just finished training and now works as a hairdresser. 5 dentist Reason for visit to town "but to see the dentist." See = visit; dentist = reason She explicitly says she's in town to see the dentist. 6 lighting Suggestions for improvement "I think the lighting should be better." Better = improvement; lighting = facility She suggests that lighting should be improved. 7 trains More frequent ___ "I don’t think there are enough trains." Frequent = enough; trains = transport She complains about the low frequency of trains. 8 safe Parking places for bicycles "there are no safe places to leave your bikes." Safe = secure; places = parking She says safe places to park bikes are missing. 9 shower Use a ___ at work "I think I’d need a shower somewhere at work." Use = need; shower = facility She says she would need a shower after cycling. 10 training Cycling ___ on busy roads "I think I’d like to see you offering training for that." Training = guidance; cycling on busy roads She says training would make her feel confident cycling on busy roads. Part-2 Section 2 – New City Developments – Answer Table Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 11 A idea for the developments "the idea for these initiatives came from you, the public" idea = initiative; came from = originated from Correct because the public initiated the idea. B (City Council) only conducted consultation. C (SWRDC) only provided funds. 12 C unusual about Brackenside pool "a recycling system – the only one of its kind in the world – which enables seawater to be used" unusual = unique; method of water treatment = recycling seawater It refers to the unique method of water treatment. A (style) and B (heating) are not described as unique. 13 C local newspapers raised worries "there has been quite a bit of discussion in the local press about whether there would be enough room" worries = concerns; size = room/capacity The concern was about space. A (opening date) and B (cost) are not mentioned as issues. 14 A decision not yet made "competition... to decide on the sculpture... you will decide which famous historical figure" decision = choice; who = which figure/statue A is correct as the public will choose the statue. B and C are already decided. 15 E Asia "in the shape of snakes, orang-utans, tigers... native to the forests" local animals = fauna native to the region The playground section for Asia is represented by local animals. 16 F Antarctica "climbing blocks in the shape of mountains" ice = mountain shapes (used metaphorically) Though it’s Antarctica, ice is represented by mountains. 17 D South America "El Dorado – games... mines full of precious stones" jewels = precious stones The theme involves jewels, fitting the El Dorado legend. 18 H North America "rockets and the international Space Station" space travel = rockets, space station Space travel is the theme used to represent North America. 19 A Europe "medieval castles and other fortifications" ancient forts = medieval castles Europe's section includes forts, clearly aligning with the answer. 20 B Africa "mosaics and trails to represent... great rivers" waterways = rivers Africa is represented by rivers, which are types of waterways Part - 3 Question Number Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Script Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation of Answer Choice 21 C collecting "especially his passion for collecting things." passion for collecting He was very passionate about collecting from a young age, showing a strong interest in the hobby. 21 B climbing "No, it was climbing that he spent his time on as a young man." spent time on climbing He focused on climbing as a youth rather than other outdoor hobbies like camping. 23 B to experience an isolated place "they decided to experience living on a small island... with few inhabitants, cut off by the sea." experience remote island life They chose an isolated place to live, reflecting their goal of experiencing isolation. 23 E to study the impact of an extreme environment "to find out how harsh weather conditions shaped people’s lifestyles." harsh weather = extreme environment They aimed to study how difficult environments affect people’s lives. 25 A Polynesian migration from the east was impossible "travel from the east was impossible, because of the huge, empty stretch of ocean..." huge, empty stretch of ocean = distant Eastern countries The ocean distance made migration from the east seem unfeasible. 26 C main reason for raft journey "more a matter of simply trying out his idea, to see if migration from the east was possible." trying out his idea = testing a theory The journey aimed to test his theory, not for personal ambition or to overcome setbacks. 27 C most important to Heyerdahl "he use only ancient techniques and local materials to build his raft." authentic methods and materials Authenticity in construction methods was most important to him, not speed or being the first. 28 A why he went to Easter Island "talk to the local people about their old stone carvings and then make one himself..." make one himself = build a stone statue His main goal was to build a stone statue and learn the process. 29 B Heyerdahl’s greatest influence "he was first person to establish what modern academics call practical archaeology." practical archaeology = archaeological methodology His contribution was to archaeological methods, not Polynesian origins or making archaeology an academic subject. 30 A criticism of William Oliver’s textbook "I found the overall tone somewhat old-fashioned." old-fashioned tone = out-of-date style The textbook was criticized for its outdated style, not for its content or flawed methodology. Part - 4 Section 4 – The Future of Management : Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 31 competition greater … among companies “a major increase in competition, with companies from all round the world…” increase = major increase Refers to increased rivalry among businesses selling similar products globally. 32 global large … companies “governments are actually losing power to major global corporations” large = major; companies = corporations Describes powerful international companies taking more control than governments. 33 demand rising … in certain countries “in rapidly expanding economies… demand is growing very fast” rising = growing; certain countries = rapidly expanding economies Points to growing consumer needs in developing nations like India, China, etc. 34 customers discussion with … “companies are consulting customers more and more before making their business decisions” discussion = consulting Shows businesses are seeking customer input before deciding. 35 regulation environmental concerns may lead to … “concerns about the environment… regulation will need to be strengthened” concerns = issues; may lead to = will need Environmental focus pushes need for stricter business rules. 36 project work on a particular … “teams created with a specific project in mind” particular = specific Companies will form teams to complete defined tasks. 37 flexible offer hours that are … “typical examples… flexible hours and… remote working” offer = provide; flexible = adaptable Flexibility is needed to attract and retain staff. 38 leadership managers to provide good … “they’ll need great skills in leadership” provide = require; good = great Management now requires more than efficiency—leadership is key. 39 women influenced by … taking senior roles “caused above all, by more women moving into senior management positions” influenced by = caused by Women in top jobs will change management style to be more collaborative. 40 self-employed more and more … workers “more and more people are becoming self-employed” workers = people Shift from traditional employment to independent work is rising.

Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 3 Part - 1 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Words Explanation 1 4 Age "She’s three now but she turns four next month. I’ll put four down..." Turns four = will be four The form requires the age at the time of enrolment, not current age. 2 46 Wombat Address "It’s 46 Wombat Road..." - Full address includes number and street name. 3 Thursday Days enrolled for "...Monday’s fine... We can offer you a Thursday... Oh dear... Thursday would be all right." Offer = available, be all right = acceptable Wednesday was full, so Thursday was chosen. 4 8:30 Start time "I’ll drop her off at 8:30." Drop off = start time Parent chooses time based on commute. 5 red Childcare group "I’ll put her in the red group..." Group name = group division Chosen based on her maturity and ability. 6 lunch Which meal/s "Yes, she’ll only need lunch." Need = required Lunch is the only meal needed due to early finish. 7 glasses Medical conditions "She does need to wear glasses." Wear = use Glasses noted as a condition requiring attention. 8 Ball Emergency contact "That’d better be my sister… Jenny Ball." Contact name = emergency person Full name of contact given for emergencies. 9 aunt Relationship to child "So she is the child’s aunt? Yes, that’s right." Aunt = sister of parent Relationship confirmed. 10 month Will pay each "...if you pay every month. Oh, I’ll do that then." Every month = monthly Monthly payment option chosen for budgeting. Part-2 Section 2 IELTS Listening Table Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Quotation) Synonyms/Equivalent Words Explanation 11 & 12 (either order) C finance campaigns, fishing practices "The charity uses its money to support campaigns – for example, for changes in fishing policy." finance = support; fishing practices = fishing policy The Trust helps support campaigns for changes in fishing practices. 11 & 12 (either order) E volunteers, help in various ways "We now have volunteers working in observation, office work and other things." help = working; various ways = observation, office work, etc. Volunteers contribute in different roles. 13 B why pleased, Charity Commission award "... it has made our activities even more widely publicised and understood." better known = widely publicised It didn’t bring extra money or members but increased awareness. A and C are not supported. 14 A oil exploration problems "... exploration creates a lot of underwater noise. It means the dolphins can’t rest and socialise." causes problems = creates noise; noise = underwater noise Noise disturbs dolphins; oil leaks and ship movement aren’t mentioned as main issues. 15 C how interested, dolphins "... I came across this story about a family of dolphins... I couldn’t put the book down." became interested = hooked; read = came across a story She was drawn in by a book, not by seeing or hearing about dolphins. 16 B not seen this year "Echo is being rather elusive this year and hasn’t yet been sighted." not seen = hasn’t been sighted Echo hasn’t been seen this year. 17 C photographed more "... Kiwi who’s our real ‘character’... we’ve captured her on film hundreds of times." photographed = captured on film Kiwi is frequently photographed. 18 D always energetic "Samson has a lot of energy – he’s always leaping out of the water with great vigour." energetic = a lot of energy; always = always leaping Samson shows constant energy. 19 D newest in the scheme "Samson’s the latest of our dolphins to be chosen for the scheme." newest = latest Samson is the most recently chosen. 20 A unusual shape "Moondancer... has a particularly large fin on her back." unusual shape = particularly large fin Moondancer is notable for her large fin. Part - 3 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quoted Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Words in the Audio Script Explanation 21 C "prepare", "character of a doctor", "grandfather" "I’d visualise what he must have been like in the past, when he was sitting in his consulting room listening to his patients." "visualise", "sitting in his consulting room" Rob imagined his grandfather's past to prepare for his role. 22 A "first scene", "boredom of village life", "suggested" "So when the curtain went up on the first scene in the waiting room, there was that long silence before anyone spoke. And then people kept saying the same thing over and over, like ‘Cold, isn’t it?’" "long silence", "repetition" The use of silence and repetitive phrases conveyed boredom in the village. 23 A "learned about himself", "working in a group" "Sophia did. That was OK – she helped us work out exactly what to do, for the production. And that made me feel better, I suppose." "Sophia did", "helped us work out" Rob discovered he likes clear guidance, which Sophia provided. 24 B "research material", "support production", "described" "She found these articles from the 1950s about how relationships between children and their parents, or between the public and people like bank managers or the police were shifting." "articles from the 1950s", "shifting relationships" The research material covered shifting social relationships. 25 B "problem", "students", "final rehearsal" "Well, in the final rehearsal everything was going fine until the last scene – what’s where the doctor’s first patient appears on stage on his own... and then that stuck somehow so it was shining on the wrong side of the stage." "stuck", "shining on the wrong side" The technical issue with the spotlight was fixed before the performance. 26 E "second year", "year abroad option" "Yes, so next year when you are in the second year of the course, you need to work really hard in all your theatre studies modules." "work really hard", "theatre studies modules" To apply for the year abroad, Rob needs to show strong performance in his course. 27 D "choosing where to go", "year abroad" "Well, I decided I wanted a programme that would fit in with what I wanted to do after I graduate, so I looked for a university with emphasis on acting rather than directing for example." "programme", "fit in with what I wanted to do" Mia chose a programme aligned with her future goals, specifically acting. 28 A "sending in your choices", "top three" "Then about six months before you go, you have to email the scheme coordinator with your top three choices." "email the scheme coordinator", "top three choices" It's essential to send in choices early to secure preferred options. 29 G "writing your personal statement", "tips" "I’ll get some of the final year students to give me some tips... maybe see if I can read what they wrote." "final year students", "tips" Rob plans to get advice from final year students on writing his personal statement. 30 C "doing the year abroad", "arrangements" "Make sure you stay in touch so they know your choices for the optional modules." "stay in touch", "optional modules" Mia advises Rob to stay in touch and make arrangements for the final year. Part - 4 Question No. Answer in bold face Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio (contains answer) Synonyms of the keywords used in the question Explanation why that is the correct answer 31 achievement Promotion goals focus on "Promotion goals in different life situations emphasise achievement." goals, success, attainment The answer directly corresponds to the phrase "emphasise achievement" which aligns with the definition of promotion goals. 32 personality Chronic factor "The chronic factor is connected to a person’s personality." character, nature, disposition The chronic factor relates to a person’s inherent tendencies, which is their personality. 33 Situational The situational factor "Second, there is a situational factor which means that the context we are in can make us more likely to focus on one set of goals or the other." contextual, environmental "Situational" directly refers to the influence of context or environment, as mentioned in the audio. 34 friend with a friend "For example, we are more likely to be thinking about pleasure and to have promotion goals when we are spending time with a friend." companion, peer, acquaintance The reference to "friend" in the context of relaxation and pursuing pleasure aligns with the audio. 35 aspirations ideal version of self "When focusing on promotion goals, people consider their ideal self, their aspirations and gains." dreams, ambitions, hopes "Aspirations" fits here as it refers to the ideal self and what a person hopes to achieve. 36 style leadership behaviour "Now that I have talked about the two focuses and how they affect people, I want to look at the idea that the way leaders behave, or their style of leading, can affect the focus that followers adopt in a specific situation." approach, manner, method The term "style" refers to the way leaders act or lead, as highlighted in the passage. 37 development attention to followers' "Transformational leaders, when interacting with their followers, focus on their development." growth, progress, improvement "Development" is used in the context of leaders paying attention to the improvement of their followers. 38 vision communicate a clear vision "They passionately communicate a clear vision." goal, plan, mission "Vision" refers to the clear long-term goals or plans that transformational leaders articulate. 39 structures create clear structures "Transactional leaders focus on developing clear structures that tell their followers exactly what is expected of them." frameworks, systems, guidelines "Structures" refers to systems set in place by transactional leaders for clarity in expectations. 40 innovation jobs requiring promotion focus "In conclusion, it is important to understand that one focus is not necessarily better than the other one. For a designer who works in a field where a lot of innovation is needed, a promotion focus is probably better." creativity, new ideas, invention "Innovation" is the key concept here, referring to jobs requiring creative and forward-thinking approaches.

Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 1 Part - 1 Questions 1–10 (Section 1)  from the Cambridge IELTS 10 Listening Test 1: Q No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question Audio Quotation (Relevant Sentence) Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions in Audio Explanation 1 Ardleigh 24 ………… Road "24, Ardleigh Road." None (Exact match) The speaker clearly states the road name as Ardleigh. 2 newspaper Heard about company from "No, I read about you in the newspaper." read about = heard about She didn’t hear from a friend or advert, but read in a newspaper. 3 theme Visit some ………… parks "Plenty of time to visit some of the theme parks there." None (Exact match) The word "theme" directly describes the type of parks she wants to visit. 4 tent Not a ………… "I don’t like the idea of staying in a tent." stay in = stay at / accommodation She prefers a lodge, rejecting the tent, making "tent" the answer. 5 castle See the ………… on the way to Cambria "Hearst Castle is on that road so you could stop there." None (Exact match) The castle near Cambria is mentioned specifically. 6 beach / beaches Spend time on the ………… "That’s good for beaches, isn’t it?" / "We want some time for sunbathing and swimming." good for beaches = suitable place for beach time She expresses interest in beach activities, confirming it as the answer. 7 2020 Total distance of Trip One "Lasts twelve days and covers 2,020 kilometres." covers = total distance The distance for Trip One is clearly stated. 8 flight One ………… included in price (Trip One) "That includes accommodation, car rental and a flight." included = part of / covers Only one flight is included, making it the correct answer. 9 429 Price per person (Trip Two) "It’s £429 per person, which is a good deal." cost = price The exact cost is mentioned. Other prices are for Trip One. 10 dinner Includes ………… (Trip Two) "These hotels offer dinner in the price." offer dinner = include dinner Dinner is specifically included in Trip Two, not in Trip One. Part-2 Section 2 - Listening Answers: Leisure Club Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quotation) Synonyms / Equivalent Words Explanation 11 A recently improved, facilities "Our recently refurbished fitness suite has all the latest exercise equipment..." refurbished = improved The gym (fitness suite) has been recently updated with new machines, confirming it's one of the improved facilities. 12 C recently improved, facilities "...we've expanded it [the pool] to eight lanes, it's much wider." expanded = improved The indoor pool has been expanded, making it an improved facility. 13 health problems new members, describe "You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any health problems." describe = give details New members must disclose health problems. 14 safety rules explained before using equipment "The trainer will then take you through the safety rules for using the equipment..." explained = take you through Trainers explain safety rules before members use the gym equipment. 15 plan given a six-week... "...the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to achieve..." draw up = create Members are given a personal six-week exercise plan. 16 joining compulsory £90 ... fee "All members must pay a joining fee of £90..." fee = payment The £90 is a joining fee required for all new members. 17 free entry Gold members are given... "Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs." entitles = gives right to Gold members can enter all LP Clubs without additional cost. 18 peak priority during... hours "...booking preferences to Premier members at peak times." priority = booking preferences Premier members get priority when booking during busy (peak) times. 19 guests bring some ... every month "...you will be sent passes for guests every month." passes = permits, guests = visitors Premier members can invite guests monthly using passes. 20 photo card take ... with them "...it's very important to remember your photo card because you won’t be able to get in." take = remember to bring Entry is restricted without the photo card; it’s essential for access. Part - 3 SECTION 3 – Global Design Competition Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quotation) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 21 C design competition, students, have to "...adopt an innovative approach to existing technology, using it in a way that hasn’t been thought of before." adopt an innovative approach = develop a new use Option C is correct because it matches the idea of using technology in a new way. A is incorrect because energy-efficiency was last year’s focus. B is incorrect because it's not about adapting existing appliances. 22 A John, dishwashers, make "...they’re all pretty boring and almost identical... I think some people will be prepared to pay a little extra for something that looks different." looks different = more appealing John’s focus was on appearance, making dishwashers more attractive. Not about making them more common (B) or more economical (C). 23 B stone, Rockpool design, used "Instead of pushing a button, you turn the stone." turn the stone = switch it on It’s used to start the dishwasher, not for decoration (A) or stopping water (C). 24 A holding chamber, carbon dioxide "...the liquid is depressurised and so it reverts to a gas." reverts to a gas = changes back to a gas A is correct. The focus is on phase change. Not used to dry (B) or cool (C). 25 C end of process, carbon dioxide "...carbon dioxide is sent back to the cylinder and can be used again and again." sent back = collected, used again = re-used C is correct. It’s reused, not released (A) or disposed (B). 26 presentation John, needs help, preparing for "...I have to give a presentation, and that’s the part I was hoping you could help me with." give a presentation = preparing for presentation John is asking for help with his upcoming presentation. 27 model professor, advises, make "...you really need a model of the machine." need a model = make a model The professor clearly suggests building a model. 28 material John, main problem, good quality "...everything that’s top quality is also very expensive." top quality = good quality materials The difficulty is affording quality materials. 29 grant professor, suggests, apply for "...talk to the university about a grant." apply for a grant = talk about a grant The professor advises John to apply for funding. 30 technical professor, check, information "...make sure the technical details you’ve given are accurate..." technical details = technical information The professor will check the technical information. Part - 4 Question No. Answer Keywords in the Question Quotation from Audio Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions in Audio Explanation 31 gene uncommon ___ "...a white coat, which is the result of a special gene..." uncommon = special The word “special” is used in the audio to describe the gene that causes the bear’s white coat. Hence, the correct answer is “gene.” 32 power unusual ___ "...its snowy fur brings with it a special power..." unusual = special “Unusual” in the question matches “special” in the audio; the bear is believed to have a “special power.” 33 strangers protect the bear from ___ "...they do not speak of seeing it to anyone else...when strangers visit the area." strangers = people who visit the area The locals avoid talking about the bear to “strangers,” protecting it from outsiders. 34 erosion stop ___ along salmon streams "...long roots that help prevent erosion of the soil along the banks..." stop = prevent The trees' roots help “prevent erosion,” which matches the idea of “stop erosion.” 35 islands found on a small number of ___ "...lives off the coast...on a few islands." small number = a few “A few islands” corresponds directly with “a small number of islands.” 36 roads construction of ___ "...they have built roads which have fractured the areas..." construction = built “Built roads” matches “construction of roads.” 37 fishing unrestricted ___ "...no legal limit on fishing at the moment." unrestricted = no legal limit Unrestricted fishing affects the salmon supply. The audio clearly explains that “no legal limit” on “fishing” is the issue. 38 reproduction low rate of ___ "...reproduction among these bears has always been disappointingly low." low rate = disappointingly low The term “disappointingly low” describes “low rate of reproduction,” confirming the answer. 39 method improve their ___ of logging "...to adopt a better logging method..." improve = adopt better; method = technique The government wants companies to use a better “method” of logging. 40 expansion maintenance and ___ of territory "...important to maintain... there also needs to be more emphasis on its expansion." expansion = create space; emphasis on growth Besides maintaining the habitat, the speaker emphasizes the need for “expansion,” confirming it as the correct word.

The Purple Jar (Part-2) This time Rosamond was really disappointed as her mother wanted nothing. However, while they were passing by a chemist's shop, she saw some jars—blue, green, red, yellow, and purple—and she seemed to have a fascination for the purple jar. But her mother answered as before, "Of what use would they be to me, Rosamond?” “Oh, Mamma, I would use it for a flower pot.” “But you have a flower pot, and the jar you are dying to buy is not a flower pot.” “Yet, Mamma, I like it so much...!” Then suddenly she cried, “Ouch! A stone, Mamma, a stone has got in my shoe. It hurts!” “Oh! How did it get there?” “See, there's a hole in my shoe, Mamma. In fact, my shoes are quite worn out. Would you be so good as to buy me another pair?” “But, Rosamond, I haven’t got enough money to buy shoes, jars, jewelry, buckles, and all that you wish to buy.” Rosamond became sad again. Her mind flashed back to all those beautiful things she had seen that morning. “But, Mamma, I like the purple jar very much. And now my foot hurts. Could you buy me only these two things—the jar and a pair of shoes, please?” “No, Rosamond, you can buy only one thing. However, you may buy the other thing next month. And you have to decide which one you would like to buy now.” “I need the shoes badly,” Rosamond began to argue with herself, “but my heart is in that beautiful jar.” Then, looking at her shoes, she told her mother, “These shoes are not so bad, except for the hole in one. I think I can make them last till the end of the month, can’t I? Don’t you think so, Mamma?” “I want you to think for yourself, dear.” “Okay, if you please. I would like to have the purple jar.” “Very well, you will have it.” Watch Video Questions with Answers: Answers (a) What caught Rosamond's attention in the chemist's shop? (b) What reason did Rosamond give for wanting the purple jar? (c) What problem did Rosamond discover with her shoes? (d) What decision did Rosamond have to make regarding her purchase? (e) Why did Rosamond choose the purple jar over the shoes? Questions with Answers: Answers (a) What caught Rosamond's attention in the chemist's shop? As Rosamond and her mother passed by a chemist's shop, she noticed several colorful jars displayed in the window. The jars were in different colors—blue, green, red, yellow, and purple. Among them, the purple jar fascinated her the most, and she immediately wanted to have it. (b) What reason did Rosamond give for wanting the purple jar? Rosamond told her mother that she wanted the purple jar because she could use it as a flower pot. However, her mother pointed out that she already had a flower pot and that the jar was not meant for that purpose. Despite this, Rosamond still wanted the jar simply because she liked it so much. (c) What problem did Rosamond discover with her shoes? While walking, Rosamond suddenly felt pain in her foot and realized that a small stone had gotten inside her shoe. When she checked, she discovered that her shoe had a hole in it. She also noticed that her shoes were quite worn out and needed to be replaced. (d) What decision did Rosamond have to make regarding her purchase? Rosamond's mother told her that she could only buy one thing—either the purple jar or a new pair of shoes. Since her mother did not have enough money to buy everything Rosamond wanted, she had to decide whether to choose the beautiful jar or the much-needed shoes. (e) Why did Rosamond choose the purple jar over the shoes? Even though Rosamond knew she needed new shoes, she convinced herself that her current shoes could still last until the end of the month, even with the hole in one of them. Her love for the beautiful purple jar was stronger than her concern for her worn-out shoes. So, she decided to buy the jar instead of the shoes, believing that she could manage without new shoes for now. More Questions with Answers (f) Why did Rosamond’s mother not want to buy the roses at the milliner’s shop? Rosamond’s mother did not want to buy the roses because they were not real flowers. She explained to Rosamond that she didn’t need artificial flowers and preferred not to buy them. (g) How did Rosamond react when her mother refused to buy her things? Rosamond felt disappointed each time her mother refused to buy her something. Despite this, she kept trying to persuade her mother to buy things like roses, jewelry, and buckles, showing her desire to own those things without fully understanding their use. (h) What did Rosamond try to persuade her mother to buy in the jeweller’s shop? In the jeweller’s shop, Rosamond was attracted to various ornaments like earrings, necklaces, and pendants. She didn’t know which specific item she wanted but admired their beauty and wanted her mother to buy them for her. (i) Why did Rosamond’s mother refuse to buy the jewelry at the jeweller's shop? Rosamond’s mother refused to buy the jewelry because she didn’t see any use for them. She explained that even though the items were pretty, they weren’t useful to her, and therefore, she didn’t want to buy them. (j) What did Rosamond ask her mother to buy after seeing her worn-out shoes? Rosamond asked her mother to buy her a new pair of shoes after she discovered that her shoes had a hole in them and were worn out. She explained that her foot was hurting because of the stone that had gotten into her shoe. (k) How did Rosamond's mother respond when Rosamond asked for both the jar and shoes? Rosamond's mother told her that she could buy only one thing—either the purple jar or the shoes. She explained that she did not have enough money for both, but Rosamond could buy the other item next month. (l) Why did Rosamond feel conflicted about buying the purple jar or the shoes? Rosamond felt conflicted because she needed the shoes urgently due to the hole in her current shoes, but she was emotionally attached to the beautiful purple jar. She had to decide between practicality (shoes) and desire (the jar). (m) What made Rosamond choose the purple jar over the shoes? Rosamond chose the purple jar because she convinced herself that her shoes could still last until the end of the month, even with the hole. She valued the beauty of the jar more than the immediate need for new shoes. (n) How did Rosamond’s decision reflect her character? Rosamond’s decision reflected her desire for beauty and her attachment to things that caught her eye, even when they weren’t practical. It also showed her ability to make a choice, though it was based more on emotion than need. (o) What lesson could Rosamond learn from this experience? Rosamond could learn the importance of balancing wants and needs. While it’s natural to be attracted to beautiful things, sometimes practical needs should be prioritized, especially when resources are limited. More Questions with Answers (f) Why did Rosamond’s mother not want to buy the roses at the milliner’s shop? (g) How did Rosamond react when her mother refused to buy her things? (h) What did Rosamond try to persuade her mother to buy in the jeweller’s shop? (i) Why did Rosamond’s mother refuse to buy the jewelry at the jeweller's shop? (j) What did Rosamond ask her mother to buy after seeing her worn-out shoes? (k) How did Rosamond's mother respond when Rosamond asked for both the jar and shoes? (l) Why did Rosamond feel conflicted about buying the purple jar or the shoes? (m) What made Rosamond choose the purple jar over the shoes? (n) How did Rosamond’s decision reflect her character? (o) What lesson could Rosamond learn from this experience? Bangla Translation: This time Rosamond was really disappointed as her mother wanted nothing. (এই সময় রোজামন্ড সত্যিই হতাশ হয়েছিল কারণ তার মা কিছু চাইছিলেন না।) However, while they were passing by a chemist's shop, she saw some jars—blue, green, red, yellow, and purple—and she seemed to have a fascination for the purple jar. (তবে, যখন তারা একটি ফার্মেসির দোকানের পাশ দিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, সে কিছু জার দেখেছিল—নীল, সবুজ, লাল, হলুদ এবং বেগুনি—এবং তার বেগুনি জারটির প্রতি এক ধরনের আকর্ষণ ছিল।) But her mother answered as before, "Of what use would they be to me, Rosamond?” (কিন্তু তার মা আগের মতোই উত্তর দিলেন, "এগুলো আমার জন্য কী উপকারে আসবে, রোজামন্ড?”) “Oh, Mamma, I would use it for a flower pot.” ("ওহ, মা, আমি এটা ফুলের টব হিসেবে ব্যবহার করব।") “But you have a flower pot, and the jar you are dying to buy is not a flower pot.” ("কিন্তু তোমার তো ফুলের টব already আছে, আর যে জারটি তুমি কিনতে মরছো, সেটা ফুলের টব নয়।") “Yet, Mamma, I like it so much...!” ("তবে, মা, আমি এটা খুব পছন্দ করি...!") Then suddenly she cried, “Ouch! A stone, Mamma, a stone has got in my shoe. It hurts!” (তারপর হঠাৎ সে চিৎকার করে উঠল, “আহ! একটি পাথর, মা, একটি পাথর আমার জুতোতে ঢুকে গেছে। এটা ব্যথা করছে!”) “Oh! How did it get there?” ("ওহ! এটা সেখানে কীভাবে এলো?") “See, there's a hole in my shoe, Mamma. In fact, my shoes are quite worn out. Would you be so good as to buy me another pair?” ("দেখো, আমার জুতোতে একটি ছিদ্র আছে, মা। আসলে, আমার জুতোগুলো খুব পরিণত হয়ে গেছে। তুমি কি আরেকটি জোড়া কিনে দিতে পারো?") “But, Rosamond, I haven’t got enough money to buy shoes, jars, jewelry, buckles, and all that you wish to buy.” ("কিন্তু, রোজামন্ড, আমার কাছে জুতো, জার, গয়না, বকল এবং তোমার যা কিছু কিনতে চাও তার জন্য যথেষ্ট টাকা নেই।") Rosamond became sad again. Her mind flashed back to all those beautiful things she had seen that morning. (রোজামন্ড আবার দুঃখিত হয়ে পড়ল। তার মনে পড়ে গেল সেদিন সকালে সে যে সব সুন্দর জিনিস দেখেছিল।) “But, Mamma, I like the purple jar very much. And now my foot hurts. Could you buy me only these two things—the jar and a pair of shoes, please?” ("কিন্তু, মা, আমি বেগুনি জারটি খুব পছন্দ করি। আর এখন আমার পা ব্যথা করছে। তুমি কি শুধু এই দুটি জিনিস কিনে দিতে পারো—জারটি আর একটি জোড়া জুতো, দয়া করে?”) “No, Rosamond, you can buy only one thing. However, you may buy the other thing next month. And you have to decide which one you would like to buy now.” ("না, রোজামন্ড, তুমি শুধু একটি জিনিস কিনতে পারো। তবে, তুমি অন্যটি আগামী মাসে কিনতে পারবে। আর এখন তোমাকে সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে হবে, তুমি কোনটি কিনতে চাও।") “I need the shoes badly,” Rosamond began to argue with herself, “but my heart is in that beautiful jar.” ("আমার জুতো খুব প্রয়োজন,” রোজামন্ড নিজের সাথে বিতর্ক করতে লাগল, “কিন্তু আমার হৃদয় ওই সুন্দর জারটির মধ্যে।") Then, looking at her shoes, she told her mother, “These shoes are not so bad, except for the hole in one. I think I can make them last till the end of the month, can’t I? Don’t you think so, Mamma?” ("তারপর, তার জুতোগুলোর দিকে তাকিয়ে, সে তার মাকে বলল, “এই জুতোগুলো তেমন খারাপ না, একটির মধ্যে ছিদ্র ছাড়া। আমি মনে করি আমি এগুলো মাসের শেষ পর্যন্ত চালিয়ে নিয়ে যেতে পারব, কি না? তুমি কি মনে করো, মা?”) “I want you to think for yourself, dear.” ("আমি চাই তুমি নিজে চিন্তা করো, প্রিয়।") “Okay, if you please. I would like to have the purple jar.” ("ঠিক আছে, যদি তুমি দয়া করে, আমি বেগুনি জারটি পেতে চাই।") “Very well, you will have it.” ("বেশ, তুমি সেটা পাবে।") Bangla Translation The Purple Jar (Part-2) এই সময় রোজামন্ড সত্যিই হতাশ হয়েছিল কারণ তার মা কিছু চাইছিলেন না। তবে, যখন তারা একটি ফার্মেসির দোকানের পাশ দিয়ে যাচ্ছিল, সে কিছু জার দেখেছিল—নীল, সবুজ, লাল, হলুদ এবং বেগুনি—এবং তার বেগুনি জারটির প্রতি এক ধরনের আকর্ষণ ছিল। কিন্তু তার মা আগের মতোই উত্তর দিলেন, "এগুলো আমার জন্য কী উপকারে আসবে, রোজামন্ড?" "ওহ, মা, আমি এটা ফুলের টব হিসেবে ব্যবহার করব।" "কিন্তু তোমার তো ফুলের টব already আছে, আর যে জারটি তুমি কিনতে মরছো, সেটা ফুলের টব নয়।" "তবে, মা, আমি এটা খুব পছন্দ করি...!" তারপর হঠাৎ সে চিৎকার করে উঠল, “আহ! একটি পাথর, মা, একটি পাথর আমার জুতোতে ঢুকে গেছে। এটা ব্যথা করছে!” "ওহ! এটা সেখানে কীভাবে এলো?" "দেখো, আমার জুতোতে একটি ছিদ্র আছে, মা। আসলে, আমার জুতোগুলো খুব পরিণত হয়ে গেছে। তুমি কি আরেকটি জোড়া কিনে দিতে পারো?" "কিন্তু, রোজামন্ড, আমার কাছে জুতো, জার, গয়না, বকল এবং তোমার যা কিছু কিনতে চাও তার জন্য যথেষ্ট টাকা নেই।" রোজামন্ড আবার দুঃখিত হয়ে পড়ল। তার মনে পড়ে গেল সেদিন সকালে সে যে সব সুন্দর জিনিস দেখেছিল। "কিন্তু, মা, আমি বেগুনি জারটি খুব পছন্দ করি। আর এখন আমার পা ব্যথা করছে। তুমি কি শুধু এই দুটি জিনিস কিনে দিতে পারো—জারটি আর একটি জোড়া জুতো, দয়া করে?” "না, রোজামন্ড, তুমি শুধু একটি জিনিস কিনতে পারো। তবে, তুমি অন্যটি আগামী মাসে কিনতে পারবে। আর এখন তোমাকে সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে হবে, তুমি কোনটি কিনতে চাও।" "আমার জুতো খুব প্রয়োজন," রোজামন্ড নিজের সাথে বিতর্ক করতে লাগল, "কিন্তু আমার হৃদয় ওই সুন্দর জারটির মধ্যে।" তারপর, তার জুতোগুলোর দিকে তাকিয়ে, সে তার মাকে বলল, "এই জুতোগুলো তেমন খারাপ না, একটির মধ্যে ছিদ্র ছাড়া। আমি মনে করি আমি এগুলো মাসের শেষ পর্যন্ত চালিয়ে নিয়ে যেতে পারব, কি না? তুমি কি মনে করো, মা?" "আমি চাই তুমি নিজে চিন্তা করো, প্রিয়।" "ঠিক আছে, যদি তুমি দয়া করে, আমি বেগুনি জারটি পেতে চাই।" "বেশ, তুমি সেটা পাবে।" Summary In this passage, Rosamond is disappointed because her mother refuses to buy her anything. While walking past a chemist's shop, Rosamond is drawn to a purple jar but her mother dismisses it, saying it’s not necessary. Rosamond then complains about a stone in her shoe, revealing that her shoes are worn out and asking for a new pair. However, her mother explains that she doesn’t have enough money for both the jar and the shoes. Rosamond is torn between her need for shoes and her desire for the jar. After some thought, she decides that she can manage with her current shoes for the rest of the month and chooses to buy the purple jar instead. Her mother agrees to let her have the jar. Vocabulary: vocabulary words from the passage along with their meanings in Bangla: Disappointed  - হতাশ Passing  - পার হওয়া Chemist  - ফার্মাসিস্ট Jar  - জার Fascination  - আকর্ষণ Purple  - বেগুনি Answered  - উত্তর দেওয়া Use  - ব্যবহার Flower  - ফুল Pot  - পাত্র Hole  - ছিদ্র Shoe  - জুতো Hurts  - ব্যথা করা Get  - পাওয়া How  - কীভাবে Worn out  - পর worn হওয়া, ক্ষয়প্রাপ্ত Money  - টাকা Enough  - যথেষ্ট Jewelry  - গয়না Buckles  - বকল Wish  - ইচ্ছা Sad  - দুঃখিত Flashed  - ঝলকানো Beautiful  - সুন্দর Decide  - সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া Argue  - বিতর্ক করা Heart  - হৃদয় Looking  - দেখা Last  - টিকে থাকা, চলতে থাকা Think  - ভাবা Please  - দয়া করে Okay  - ঠিক আছে Like  - পছন্দ করা Well  - ভাল Bad  - খারাপ Pair  - জোড়া Badly  - খুব খারাপভাবে Bad  - খারাপ Buy  - কেনা Decide  - সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া Next  - পরবর্তী Month  - মাস Nothing  - কিছুই না Have  - থাকা Could  - পারা (শক্তি) Only  - শুধুমাত্র Good  - ভাল Much  - অনেক Agree  - একমত হওয়া Happy  - সুখী

The Purple Jar (Part-3) Rosamond and her mother were going back to the chemist’s shop. As they were walking, Rosamond had to stop once again to take another stone out of her broken shoe, and she often limped with pain. When they got back to the shop, Rosamond’s mother asked her to carefully examine the jar before she bought it. But Rosamond was so excited that she bought it even without looking at what was inside the jar. Happily, she came back home with her mother. Then, Rosamond quickly brought some flowers from the garden and was going to put them into the jar. But as soon as she took the top off, she saw something dark inside, which gave off an unpleasant smell. “What is it, Mamma? I didn’t want this black thing and the terrible smell.” “Nor did I, my dear.” “But what shall I do with it?” “That I can’t tell.” “Okay, Mamma, I must pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water.” Then she emptied the jar. But to her great disappointment, she found that it was no longer a purple jar—it was a plain white glass jar. With its colored water gone, the jar no longer looked beautiful. Rosamond cried with tears of disappointment in her eyes. She also cried for her folly. Every day her shoes grew worse and worse, and she could neither run, dance, jump, nor go shopping with her mother. Thus, Rosamond suffered for a whole month and learned a lesson the hard way. She hoped that she would be wiser in the future. Watch Video Questions : 1. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it? 2. What did she take the jar for? 3. How did she come to know that the purple jar was in fact a plain white glass jar? 4. Describe her sufferings and disappointments for buying the purple jar. Questions with Answers: 1. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it? Rosamond didn't examine the jar before buying it because she was so excited about it. She was eager to own it and was fascinated by the purple color, so she bought it without thinking to check what was inside, as she was too caught up in her excitement. 2. What did she take the jar for? Rosamond took the jar for a flower pot. She imagined that it would be a beautiful pot to hold flowers, and that was the reason she wanted to buy it so badly. 3. How did she come to know that the purple jar was in fact a plain white glass jar? Rosamond came to know that the purple jar was actually a plain white glass jar when she poured out the contents. After emptying the jar, she found that without the colored water inside, the jar was no longer purple but a plain white glass jar. 4. Describe her sufferings and disappointments for buying the purple jar. Rosamond’s sufferings and disappointments began as soon as she opened the jar and discovered the unpleasant dark substance inside, which gave off a bad smell. She was upset that it wasn’t what she had hoped for. Her disappointment grew when she poured out the contents and found the jar turned into a plain white glass jar, no longer attractive. Meanwhile, her shoes, which were already worn out, got worse over time, causing her pain as she limped with each step. She could no longer enjoy activities like running, dancing, or shopping with her mother. Rosamond cried out of regret and realized she had made a foolish decision. This experience taught her the importance of thinking carefully before making choices, especially when it comes to material desires. More Questions with Answers (a) What mistake did Rosamond make while buying the jar? (b) What did Rosamond discover inside the jar when she opened it? (c) What happened to the jar after Rosamond poured out the contents? (d) How did Rosamond feel after realizing her mistake? (e) What problem did Rosamond face due to not buying new shoes? (f) What lesson did Rosamond learn from her experience? (g) Why did Rosamond's mother let her make the decision about the purchase? (h) What does Rosamond’s decision show about her character at that moment? (i) Why was the jar no longer attractive after it was emptied? (j) How did Rosamond's decision affect her daily life? (k) What does the story suggest about Rosamond's future decisions? (l) Why did Rosamond's mother ask her to examine the jar carefully before buying it? (m) What might Rosamond have learned about the value of money? (n) What does the story teach about impulse buying? (o) What was the ultimate consequence of Rosamond's decision to buy the jar? More Questions with Answers (a) What mistake did Rosamond make while buying the jar? Rosamond made the mistake of not carefully examining the jar before buying it. She was too excited about the jar and purchased it without looking at what was inside, which led to her disappointment later. (b) What did Rosamond discover inside the jar when she opened it? When Rosamond opened the jar, she found something dark inside that gave off an unpleasant smell. It was not what she expected, and she didn’t want it. (c) What happened to the jar after Rosamond poured out the contents? After Rosamond poured out the contents, the jar was no longer purple. It turned into a plain white glass jar because the colored water that had made it attractive was gone. (d) How did Rosamond feel after realizing her mistake? Rosamond felt very disappointed and sad after realizing her mistake. She cried both out of disappointment and because she realized how foolish her decision had been. (e) What problem did Rosamond face due to not buying new shoes? Because Rosamond didn’t buy new shoes, her shoes continued to get worse. She could not run, dance, jump, or even go shopping with her mother because her shoes were broken and caused her pain. (f) What lesson did Rosamond learn from her experience? Rosamond learned a valuable lesson about making thoughtful decisions. She realized that sometimes what seems beautiful or desirable may not be as good as it appears, and she understood the importance of considering practical needs over desires. (g) Why did Rosamond's mother let her make the decision about the purchase? Rosamond’s mother let her make the decision about the purchase to allow her to learn from the consequences of her choice. She wanted Rosamond to experience the result of her decision in order to teach her a lesson. (h) What does Rosamond’s decision show about her character at that moment? At that moment, Rosamond’s decision shows that she was impulsive and driven by emotion. She allowed her excitement for the jar to overshadow her need to carefully think about her purchase, which led to her regret later. (i) Why was the jar no longer attractive after it was emptied? The jar was no longer attractive after it was emptied because the purple color and the water inside gave it its beauty. Once the contents were gone, it turned into a plain white glass jar, losing its charm. (j) How did Rosamond's decision affect her daily life? Rosamond’s decision to buy the jar instead of the shoes affected her daily life because her shoes continued to get worse, causing her pain. She could no longer run, dance, or jump, and she was unable to go shopping with her mother. This limited her activities and caused her discomfort for an entire month. (k) What does the story suggest about Rosamond's future decisions? The story suggests that Rosamond will be more thoughtful and wiser in her future decisions. After experiencing the consequences of her impulsive choice, she learned a lesson and hoped to make better decisions in the future, weighing practicality over excitement or desire. (l) Why did Rosamond's mother ask her to examine the jar carefully before buying it? Rosamond’s mother asked her to examine the jar carefully before buying it because she wanted Rosamond to understand the importance of making informed choices. By examining the jar, Rosamond would have been able to see what was inside and avoid being disappointed later. Her mother hoped the careful examination would help her daughter make a more thoughtful decision. (m) What might Rosamond have learned about the value of money? Rosamond might have learned that money should be spent wisely and carefully. She realized that if she had bought the shoes instead of the jar, she could have solved a practical problem, whereas her decision to buy the jar resulted in disappointment and a waste of money on something that was not useful to her. (n) What does the story teach about impulse buying? The story teaches that impulse buying, or making a purchase based on excitement or desire without thinking carefully, can lead to regret. Rosamond’s decision to buy the jar without considering its true value and practicality resulted in disappointment and unnecessary spending. (o) What was the ultimate consequence of Rosamond's decision to buy the jar? The ultimate consequence of Rosamond's decision to buy the jar was that she wasted her money on something that didn’t meet her expectations and didn’t serve a useful purpose. Additionally, her shoes continued to get worse, causing her physical discomfort for a whole month. This consequence taught her an important lesson about making thoughtful, practical choices. Bangla Translation: Rosamond and her mother were going back to the chemist’s shop.রোজামন্ড এবং তার মা ফার্মেসির দোকানে ফিরে যাচ্ছিলেন। As they were walking, Rosamond had to stop once again to take another stone out of her broken shoe, and she often limped with pain.তারা হাঁটতে হাঁটতে, রোজামন্ড আবারও তার ভাঙ্গা জুতো থেকে একটি পাথর বের করতে বাধ্য হল, এবং সে প্রায়ই ব্যথায় লঙ্গড়াতে থাকত। When they got back to the shop, Rosamond’s mother asked her to carefully examine the jar before she bought it.যখন তারা দোকানে ফিরে এল, রোজামন্ডের মা তাকে জারটি কেনার আগে সঠিকভাবে পরীক্ষা করতে বললেন। But Rosamond was so excited that she bought it even without looking at what was inside the jar.কিন্তু রোজামন্ড এত উত্তেজিত ছিল যে, সে জারটির ভিতরে কী আছে সেটা না দেখে কিনে ফেলল। Happily, she came back home with her mother.খুশি মনে, সে তার মায়ের সঙ্গে বাড়ি ফিরল। Then, Rosamond quickly brought some flowers from the garden and was going to put them into the jar.তারপর, রোজামন্ড তাড়াতাড়ি বাগান থেকে কিছু ফুল এনে জারটির মধ্যে রাখার জন্য যাচ্ছিল। But as soon as she took the top off, she saw something dark inside, which gave off an unpleasant smell.কিন্তু যখনই সে জারটির ঢাকনা খুলল, তখন সে ভিতরে কিছু কালো জিনিস দেখতে পেল, যা একটি অস্বস্তিকর গন্ধ ছাড়ছিল। “What is it, Mamma? I didn’t want this black thing and the terrible smell.”“এটা কী, মা? আমি এই কালো জিনিস এবং ভয়ানক গন্ধটি চাইনি।” “Nor did I, my dear.”“আমি তো চাইনি, প্রিয়।” “But what shall I do with it?”“তবে আমি এর সঙ্গে কী করব?” “That I can’t tell.”“এটা আমি বলতে পারব না।” “Okay, Mamma, I must pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water.”“ঠিক আছে, মা, আমাকে এটা বের করে দিতে হবে এবং জারটি তাজা পানিতে পূর্ণ করতে হবে।” Then she emptied the jar.তাহলে সে জারটি খালি করে দিল। But to her great disappointment, she found that it was no longer a purple jar—it was a plain white glass jar.কিন্তু তার বড় দুঃখের বিষয়, সে দেখল যে এটি আর বেগুনি জার নয়—এটি একটি সাদা কাচের সাধারণ জার। With its colored water gone, the jar no longer looked beautiful.এর রঙিন পানি চলে যাওয়ার পর, জারটি আর সুন্দর দেখাচ্ছিল না। Rosamond cried with tears of disappointment in her eyes.রোজামন্ড দুঃখে চোখে অশ্রু নিয়ে কাঁদল। She also cried for her folly.সে তার মূর্খতার জন্যও কাঁদল। Every day her shoes grew worse and worse, and she could neither run, dance, jump, nor go shopping with her mother.প্রতিদিন তার জুতো আরও খারাপ হয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং সে আর দৌড়াতে, নাচতে, লাফাতে বা তার মায়ের সঙ্গে কেনাকাটা করতে পারছিল না। Thus, Rosamond suffered for a whole month and learned a lesson the hard way.এইভাবে, রোজামন্ড পুরো এক মাস কষ্ট ভোগ করল এবং কঠিনভাবে একটি শিক্ষা শিখল। She hoped that she would be wiser in the future.সে আশা করেছিল যে ভবিষ্যতে সে আরও বুদ্ধিমানের মতো আচরণ করবে। Bangla Translation The Purple Jar (Part-1) রোজামন্ড এবং তার মা ফার্মেসির দোকানে ফিরে যাচ্ছিলেন। তারা হাঁটতে হাঁটতে, রোজামন্ড আবারও তার ভাঙ্গা জুতো থেকে একটি পাথর বের করতে বাধ্য হল, এবং সে প্রায়ই ব্যথায় লঙ্গড়াতে থাকত। যখন তারা দোকানে ফিরে এল, রোজামন্ডের মা তাকে জারটি কেনার আগে সঠিকভাবে পরীক্ষা করতে বললেন। কিন্তু রোজামন্ড এত উত্তেজিত ছিল যে, সে জারটির ভিতরে কী আছে সেটা না দেখে কিনে ফেলল। খুশি মনে, সে তার মায়ের সঙ্গে বাড়ি ফিরল। তারপর, রোজামন্ড তাড়াতাড়ি বাগান থেকে কিছু ফুল এনে জারটির মধ্যে রাখার জন্য যাচ্ছিল। কিন্তু যখনই সে জারটির ঢাকনা খুলল, তখন সে ভিতরে কিছু কালো জিনিস দেখতে পেল, যা একটি অস্বস্তিকর গন্ধ ছাড়ছিল। “এটা কী, মা? আমি এই কালো জিনিস এবং ভয়ানক গন্ধটি চাইনি।” “আমি তো চাইনি, প্রিয়।” “তবে আমি এর সঙ্গে কী করব?” “এটা আমি বলতে পারব না।” “ঠিক আছে, মা, আমাকে এটা বের করে দিতে হবে এবং জারটি তাজা পানিতে পূর্ণ করতে হবে।” তাহলে সে জারটি খালি করে দিল। কিন্তু তার বড় দুঃখের বিষয়, সে দেখল যে এটি আর বেগুনি জার নয়—এটি একটি সাদা কাচের সাধারণ জার। এর রঙিন পানি চলে যাওয়ার পর, জারটি আর সুন্দর দেখাচ্ছিল না। রোজামন্ড দুঃখে চোখে অশ্রু নিয়ে কাঁদল। সে তার মূর্খতার জন্যও কাঁদল। প্রতিদিন তার জুতো আরও খারাপ হয়ে যাচ্ছিল, এবং সে আর দৌড়াতে, নাচতে, লাফাতে বা তার মায়ের সঙ্গে কেনাকাটা করতে পারছিল না। এইভাবে, রোজামন্ড পুরো এক মাস কষ্ট ভোগ করল এবং কঠিনভাবে একটি শিক্ষা শিখল। সে আশা করেছিল যে ভবিষ্যতে সে আরও বুদ্ধিমানের মতো আচরণ করবে। Summary: In this passage, Rosamond and her mother return to the chemist's shop, where Rosamond struggles with her broken shoes, limping in pain. Despite her mother's advice to examine the jar carefully, Rosamond buys it excitedly without checking the contents. At home, when she opens the jar to put flowers in it, she discovers a dark, unpleasant-smelling substance inside. She decides to pour it out, only to find that the jar is now plain white, losing its beautiful purple appearance. Rosamond feels disappointed and regrets her impulsive decision, especially as her shoes continue to worsen. She suffers for a month, learning a valuable lesson about her choices and hoping to be wiser in the future. Vocabulary: vocabulary words from the passage with their Bangla meanings: Disappointed  - হতাশ Excited  - উত্তেজিত Limped  - লেংগিয়ে চলা Pain  - ব্যথা Examine  - পরীক্ষা করা Bought  - কেনা Inside  - ভিতরে Happily  - খুশি মনে Garden  - বাগান Flowers  - ফুল Top  - ঢাকনা Dark  - অন্ধকার Unpleasant  - অস্বস্তিকর Smell  - গন্ধ Terrible  - ভয়ানক Tell  - বলা Pour  - ঢালা Fresh  - তাজা Water  - পানি Emptied  - খালি করা Disappointment  - হতাশা Found  - পাওয়া Purple  - বেগুনি Plain  - সাধারণ Glass  - কাচ Colored  - রঙিন Looked  - দেখা Beautiful  - সুন্দর Cried  - কাঁদা Tears  - অশ্রু Folly  - মূর্খতা Shoes  - জুতো Worse  - খারাপ Run  - দৌড়ানো Dance  - নাচা Jump  - লাফানো Shopping  - কেনাকাটা Suffered  - কষ্ট ভোগ করা Month  - মাস Lesson  - পাঠ Hard  - কঠিন Way  - উপায় Hope  - আশা Wiser  - বুদ্ধিমান Future  - ভবিষ্যত Stone  - পাথর Broken  - ভাঙ্গা Jar  - জার Bought  - কেনা Examine  - পরীক্ষা করা

Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Listening Test 3 Part - 1 📘 IELTS Listening – Section 1 Answer Table (Q1–Q10) Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation from Audio Synonyms / Equivalent Words Explanation 1 B Family Welcome event, begins at “The gallery opens at 10, and the ‘Family Welcome’ event runs from 10.30 …” begins at → starts at The event starts at 10.30, not 10.00 (A) or 2.00 (C). 2 C film, Family Welcome event, about “It demonstrates how ceramics  are made…” about → demonstrates; film → short film The film is now about ceramics. Painting (B) was shown before, and sculpture (A) is still being developed. 3 B free concerts, when “…one or two in the morning, the majority at lunchtime , and a couple in the evening.” most of the → the majority; take place → happen Most concerts are at lunchtime. “Majority” confirms this. 4 A 4 pm concert, Latin American music, where “…at 4 it’s in the City Museum …” where → location; concert → performance The 4 pm Latin American concert is in the museum, not the theatre (C) or library (B). 5 C boat race, begins at “The race starts at Offord Marina …” begins → starts; boat race → the race The boat race begins at Offord Marina. Summer Pool (A) is the end, and Charlesworth Bridge (B) is for watching. 6 A one team, boat race, achievement “One of them came first in the West of England regional championship in May …” won a competition → came first; earlier this year → in May They won a regional competition earlier this year. National level (B) is next year. Option C says “several” wins, which is incorrect. 7 birds Paxton, good place, seeing rare “It’s a good place for spotting unusual birds …” rare → unusual; seeing → spotting Birds are visible year-round. The keyword “rare” matches “unusual” in the audio. 8 flowers particularly good time, unusual “You can see various flowers  that are pretty unusual…” unusual → pretty unusual; certain → various This time is good for seeing rare flowers, not birds (already seen year-round) or mushrooms (Q9). 9 mushrooms learn about … and collect “...a talk and slide show about mushrooms  – and you’ll be able to go out and pick some…” learn about → talk and slide show; collect → pick Visitors learn about mushrooms and then collect some. 10 river part made suitable, swimming “ Part of [the river] has been fenced off  to make it safe for children to swim…” made suitable → fenced off, safe; swimming → swim The river is adapted for swimming. The lake is mentioned but not safe. Part-2 Here is the table you requested in six-column format: Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords in Question Answer Quotation from Audio Script Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 11 C fewer people use buses "parts of the town are no longer served by buses" fewer people use = not so many people use; not served = not so many routes Correct because Shona says many parts are no longer served. Not A: buses replaced. Not B: fares not much higher. 12 B benefited the town most "cycle paths ... are being used far more than was expected, reducing traffic and improving air quality" benefited = improved, helped; cycle paths = cycle lanes Correct because they improved air and traffic. Not A: bypass not built. Not C: impact still being measured. 13 B problem affecting shopping "there are so few well-known chain stores here" major retailers = well-known chain stores Correct as lack of major stores is the problem. Not A: new car parks added. Not C: cafés attract visitors. 14 A medical facilities "Our hospital closed 15 years ago" no hospital = hospital closed Correct because the hospital is gone. Not B: no mention of future plans. Not C: number of dentists has increased. 15 C largest number employed "schools and colleges has increased making that the main employment sector" education = schools and colleges; employed = jobs Correct as education employs most. Not A or B: mentioned but not the largest. 16 G railway station car park "used to increase the number of parking spaces" expand = increase the number of Correct because more space is added. 17 A cinema "will close ... and reopen on a different site" move = reopen in new location Correct because it’s relocating. 18 C indoor market "to be made safe and redecorated" refurbished = made safe and redecorated Correct as it's being repaired and improved. 19 B library "keep the library open later into the evening" extended hours = open later Correct as hours are increased. 20 F nature reserve "it will become the responsibility of a national body" new management = change of control Correct because new national management is taking over. Part - 3 Section 3 – Table Completion and Matching (Questions 21–30) Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation (from Audio) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 21 cave Subject of drawing "Now, I’m not sure about the drawing of the cave  – it’s got trees all around it..." drawing, picture, illustration The subject of the drawing is clearly said to be the "cave." 22 tiger Add Malcolm and a ___ noticing him "What about putting in a tiger  – the one he makes friends with..." adding an animal, noticing him = seeing him The tiger is added to notice Malcolm; fits the narrative and visual action. 23 dancing People who are ___ outside the forest "Then there’s the drawing of the crowd of men and women dancing . They’re just outside the forest..." crowd, outside forest The action of the people is dancing – directly mentioned in the audio. 24 crying Add Malcolm sitting on a tree trunk and ___ "I’d like him to be crying  – that’ll contrast nicely..." sad, emotional, expression Malcolm is crying, which gives emotional contrast and depth to the scene. 25 grass Ice-skaters on ___ covered with ice "Because they’re supposed to be skating on grass , aren’t they?" surface, skating area The frozen surface is grass, not typical ice – key point in the scene. 26 scarf Add a ___ for each person "Maybe you could give each of them a scarf  as well." accessory, clothing Scarves add motion and realism to the skating scene. Report Writers Matching (Questions 27–30) Question No. Answer (in bold) Keywords in the Question Answer Quotation (from Audio) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation 27 A how they planned the project "How do you feel about drafting something, then we can go through it together…" drafting = writing a draft Helen will write the draft, Jeremy will only help discuss. So, Helen only. 28 C how they had ideas for their stories "Well, I’ve started writing something about that, so why don’t you do the same..." came up with ideas = had ideas Both are writing their versions; hence, C  (both). 29 D interpretation of their stories "Everyone in the class is going to read each other’s stories and come up with their own interpretations…" interpretation = meaning, message Neither of them is writing this part – it's done by classmates. So, D . 30 B comments on the illustrations "I’d be happier if you  did it." – "OK." commentary, visual discussion Jeremy agrees to write it though Helen is the illustrator, so B . Part - 4 Section 4, Questions 31–40 : Question No. Answer (bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Quote) Synonyms / Equivalent Words Explanation 31 attitudes customer needs and … “...valuable information about their attitudes  towards existing products.” opinions, feelings The phrase refers to how customers feel or think about a product—“attitudes” is the best one-word match. 32 numbers see the … in measuring cups “...although the measuring cups had numbers  inside them, the cooks couldn’t see these easily.” markings, digits The problem was that numbers were hard to see, so the correct word is "numbers". 33 time check the … used “...they were eager to know how much time  they’d spent on the call.” duration, minutes “Time” is the word customers cared about; “minutes” would also be acceptable. 34 software need to develop … “...the team came up with an idea for software  that would help them to do this.” application, program The word developed to improve communication was “software”, fitting the blank. 35 patients information about … “...nurses needed to access the computer records of their patients , no matter where they were.” sick people, hospital records The information was specifically about “patients”. 36 emotions information about their … “...tracking the emotions  of passengers during a flight.” feelings, mood The research was about how passengers felt—hence “emotions” fits best. 37 income criteria such as age, … “...researchers may select them according to their income ...” earnings, salary “Income” is one of the criteria for participant selection. 38 comfortable participants must feel … “...they have to be comfortable  talking about themselves and being watched...” at ease, relaxed Participants need to feel “comfortable” to take part honestly. 39 observation direct … of the participants “...the research is usually based on first-hand observation  of what they are doing...” watching, seeing directly Ethnography relies on watching participants—thus, “observation”. 40 analysis time is needed for the … “...70 to 80 per cent of their time is spent not on the collecting of data but on its analysis ...” examining, interpretation The majority of time is spent on data “analysis”, not collection.