Barishal Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5     The sea-beach of Cox's Bazar is a (a) — gift of nature. The blue water of the sea and its (b) — waves are always a pleasant (c) — which cools our mind  (d) - a moment. It is the (e) — sea-beach in the world. (f) — Saint Martin's Island is also a gift of nature in the Bay of Bengal. The beauty of the island is simply (g) The Sundarbans, the largest (h) — forest of the world is another beautiful gift of nature. Its (i) — life and mysterious setting make it more (j)—.     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Now-a-days, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a)— foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) — the country's agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) —. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) — and challenge. Now, he owns a (e) — farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f)—vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) — our country is very inspiring for both (h) — farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in own regular (i) —­and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) — vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5     Answer: 3.       (a) Child labor is the worst form of violation of Human rights. (b) It means to engage a child in physical or Mental labor.  (c) Child laborers are exploited and ill-treated. (d) Child laborers are deprived of the basic Human rights. (e) The Government should ensure the Rehabilitation of those children.   4.  Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5     Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (b) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — not better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by ‘all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their won interest. Those who (g) — for the country are true patriots. They (h) — even after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971 are remembered and (j) — forever.     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 Rifat said to Munir, "You didn't attend my birthday party." "Extremely sorry, friend," Munir replied, "I had to go to my uncle's house in Dhaka. How was the program?" "Let me show you the photographs," said Rifat.     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative) (b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex) (c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative) (d) A man has an internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple) (e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of internet. (Complex) (f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive) (g) It plays an effective role in the field of the trade and commerce. (Exclamatory) (h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive) (i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound) (j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modem world of communication! (Assertive)     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a)There is a proverb that —. (b) — know this wise saying? (c)Unless you have a good health, —. (d)You may have a lot of wealth but —. (e)It is high time, —.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Life without leisure and (a)— (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b)—(charm) if one doesn't have any time to enjoy (c) —(beauty) objects of nature. Work becomes (d) — (monotony) if there is no break in it. It hinders the (e) — (smooth) of life. Leisure (1) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g)— (work) is (h)—(harm). Leisure doesn't mean (i)— (idle). It gives (j) —(fresh) to our mind.   9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) To tell a lie is a great sin. Sinners suffer in the long run, —? (b) Flowers are the symbol of beauty and purity. Nobody dislikes flowers, —? (c) I want to meet her. She hardly comes here, —? (d) Vitamins are essential for our health. So we must eat vegetables to get vitamins, —? (e) Truthfulness is a great virtue. So, don't tell a lie, —?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Climate change means the changes in climate. (a) —, climate on earth is constantly changing. (b) — climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on earth (c) — across the whole earth is changing. Human activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for habitation and agricultural purpose. (d) use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to the ozone layer. (e) —, there is a rapid increase in temperature causing greenhouse effect.     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 don't you have any relative here to stay with no sir so i need a transfer certificate to be admitted there           Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are HabibfHabiba and you have recently completed your HSC Examination. The Computer Zone Ltd. has published a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" for the post of Junior Sales Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the above-mentioned post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8   1 3.  Imagine, you are Sadi/Sadika, a student of Sayedpur Model High School, Sayedpur. The students of your class want to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of your class, seeking permission for arranging a study tour.10   1 4.  Our farmers play an important role in our agro-based society. They work from dawn to dusk in order to produce crops. Now, write a paragraph on "The life of a farmer". 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Importance of trees in our life”. 12 Key Barishal Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5     The sea-beach of Cox's Bazar is a (a) — gift of nature. The blue water of the sea and its (b) — waves are always a pleasant (c) — which cools our mind  (d) - a moment. It is the (e) — sea-beach in the world. (f) — Saint Martin's Island is also a gift of nature in the Bay of Bengal. The beauty of the island is simply (g) The Sundarbans, the largest (h) — forest of the world is another beautiful gift of nature. Its (i) — life and mysterious setting make it more (j)—. Answer: 1.  (a) Bewitching (b) rising (c) sight (d) within (e) Longest (f) the (g) charming (h) mangrove (i) wild (j) beautiful     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Now-a-days, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a)— foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) — the country's agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) —. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) — and challenge. Now, he owns a (e) — farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f)—vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) — our country is very inspiring for both (h) — farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in own regular (i) —­and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) — vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging. Answer: 2.  (a) Cultivate (b) to (c) farmer (d) dream (e) Vegetable (f) foreign (g) in (h) the (i) food (j) produce     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5     Answer: 3.       (a) Child labor is the worst form of violation of Human rights. (b) It means to engage a child in physical or Mental labor.  (c) Child laborers are exploited and ill-treated. (d) Child laborers are deprived of the basic Human rights. (e) The Government should ensure the Rehabilitation of those children.   4.  Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5     Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (b) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — not better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by ‘all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their won interest. Those who (g) — for the country are true patriots. They (h) — even after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971 are remembered and (j) — forever. Answer: 4.  (a) emerged (b) been (c) is (d) brought (e) are Confined (f) find (g) gives (h) work (i) are (j) earning     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 Rifat said to Munir, "You didn't attend my birthday party." "Extremely sorry, friend," Munir replied, "I had to go to my uncle's house in Dhaka. How was the program?" "Let me show you the photographs," said Rifat. Answer: 5.  RI sat said to Miner that he (M) hadn't attended His (R) birthday party. Addressing him (R) as friend Miner replied that he (M) was extremely sorry. He (M) added that he (M) had to go to his (M) uncle's house in Dhaka. He (M) then asked Rift how the programmer was. Rift proposed to Let him (R) show him (M) the photographs.     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative) (b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex) (c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative) (d) A man has an internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple) (e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of internet. (Complex) (f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive) (g) It plays an effective role in the field of the trade and commerce. (Exclamatory) (h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive) (i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound) (j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modem world of communication! (Assertive) Answer: 6.       (a) isn’t internet a computer-based networking System? (b) It is a transmitting system of information Which is speedy. c) Its functions are not (d) A mewing an internet connection Link soon according to (e) Many extensional money Benefited because they use tempt, (f) All the renowned worries of the world can be visited by student Student with in the (g) What an effective role plays in the fie Trade and commerce (h) Very few topics have become so popular to The customers as E-commerce, (i) it helps the customers and the Customers/ they can buy or choose anything Without going to market,     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a)There is a proverb that —. (b) — know this wise saying? (c)Unless you have a good health, —. (d)You may have a lot of wealth but —. (e)It is high time, —. Answer: 7.      (a) there is a proverb that  health is wealth. (b)  Who doesn't/ do you  know this wise saying. (c) Unless you have good health,  you cannot Live your life well. (d) You may have a lot of wealth but  if you are not healthy, your wealth is useless. (e) It is high time  you started to take care of your health     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Life without leisure and (a)— (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b)—(charm) if one doesn't have any time to enjoy (c) —(beauty) objects of nature. Work becomes (d) — (monotony) if there is no break in it. It hinders the (e) — (smooth) of life. Leisure (1) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g)— (work) is (h)—(harm). Leisure doesn't mean (i)— (idle). It gives (j) —(fresh) to our mind. Answer: 8.  (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overwork (h) harmful (i) idleness (j) Refreshment       9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) To tell a lie is a great sin. Sinners suffer in the long run, —? (b) Flowers are the symbol of beauty and purity. Nobody dislikes flowers, —? (c) I want to meet her. She hardly comes here, —? (d) Vitamins are essential for our health. So we must eat vegetables to get vitamins, —? (e) Truthfulness is a great virtue. So, don't tell a lie, —? Answer: 9.      (a) Sinners suffer in the long run,  don't the? (b) Nobody dislikes flowers,  do the ? (c) She hardly comes here,  does she? (d) So, we must eat vegetables to get vitamins,  Mustn’t we? (e) So, don't tell a lie,  will you?       10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Climate change means the changes in climate. (a) —, climate on earth is constantly changing. (b) — climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on earth (c) — across the whole earth is changing. Human activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for habitation and agricultural purpose. (d) use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to the ozone layer. (e) —, there is a rapid increase in temperature causing greenhouse effect. Answer: 10. (a) However (b) Because of c) or (d) Moreover (e) As a result     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 don't you have any relative here to stay with no sir so i need a transfer certificate to be admitted there Answer: 1 1. "Don't you have any relative here to stay with? "No, sir. So, I need a transfer certificate to be admitted there."           Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are HabibfHabiba and you have recently completed your HSC Examination. The Computer Zone Ltd. has published a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" for the post of Junior Sales Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the above-mentioned post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8   1 3.  Imagine, you are Sadi/Sadika, a student of Sayedpur Model High School, Sayedpur. The students of your class want to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of your class, seeking permission for arranging a study tour.10   1 4.  Our farmers play an important role in our agro-based society. They work from dawn to dusk in order to produce crops. Now, write a paragraph on "The life of a farmer". 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Importance of trees in our life”. 12

Sylhet Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country. (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, sub-standard foods are sold in most of (g) —hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red-handed (i)—using unhygienic ingredients (j)—are really harmful for human body.     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (I) — friend. But it is a matter (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) —today. A selfish man cannot be (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j)— interest.   3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5   Answer: 3.       (a) Newspaper has a great educative value. (b) It shows the outside world like a mirror. (c) Man is curious by nature. (d) He wants to know various things of the World. (e) Newspaper is one of the best media to satisfy His curiosity   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5   At present Bangladesh (a) — unemployment problem. This problem already (b) — an alarming dimension. The government (c) — to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) — without (e) — the unemployed skillful. So, education (1) — a must. It (g) — a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) — official work only. Self-employment is a solution of this problem. It means (i) —oneself in economic activities. The government is giving financial help and training to the educated youths with a view to (j) — them self-reliant.     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 The stranger said to the boy, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes, sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" said the boy.  "I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal," replied the man. "Paradise Garden will be better for you," said the boy.     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a)    Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive) (b)   A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex) (c)    People hate a corrupted man. (Passive) (d)   Nobody respects him. (Interrogative) (e)    The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple) (f)    Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound) (g)   No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative) (h)   We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple) (i)     Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative) (j)     A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a)  Acid rain is harmful because—. (b)  The wind was so strong that —. (c)  Had he been a little careful —. (d)  They were frightened when—. (e)  Take your umbrella lest—.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Those who lead a (a) — (luxury) life are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They Page no:   enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (0— (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) suffering so the poor. They remain in different to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) Telling lies is a great sin, —? (b) One lie begets hundred lies, —?            (c) None believes a liar, —? (d) He has to lead a miserable life, —? (e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, —?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b)— nobody trusts a liar. (c) —, Allah helps the honest people. (d) — children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) — they should be taught discipline too.     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 who  are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure   Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana. Your home district is Kurigram. You have recently passed SSC from Dinajpur Board. You have found a job advertisement in a national newspaper that there is a vacancy post for the position of a salesman in a manufacturing company.  Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.   8   1 3.  Suppose, you are Samir/Samira. You read in Jhalakathi Govt. High School. The students of your class want to go on a study tour. So you need permission of the Head teacher. Now, write an application to the Head teacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.   1 4.  Write a paragraph on ‘The Life of a Farmer’. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12 Key Sylhet Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country. (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, sub-standard foods are sold in most of (g) —hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red-handed (i)—using unhygienic ingredients (j)—are really harmful for human body. Answer: 1.  (a) adulteration (b) of (c) hardly (d) which (e) or (f)  At (g) the (h) into (i) for (j) which     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (I) — friend. But it is a matter (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) —today. A selfish man cannot be (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j)— interest. Answer: 2.  (a) an (b) by (c) of (d) a (e) always (I his (g) of (h) Rare (i) true (j) own   3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5   Answer: 3.       (a) Newspaper has a great educative value. (b) It shows the outside world like a mirror. (c) Man is curious by nature. (d) He wants to know various things of the World. (e) Newspaper is one of the best media to satisfy His curiosity   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5   At present Bangladesh (a) — unemployment problem. This problem already (b) — an alarming dimension. The government (c) — to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) — without (e) — the unemployed skillful. So, education (1) — a must. It (g) — a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) — official work only. Self-employment is a solution of this problem. It means (i) —oneself in economic activities. The government is giving financial help and training to the educated youths with a view to (j) — them self-reliant. Answer: 4.  (a) is facing (b) has created (c) is trying (d) solved (e) Making (f) is (g) helps (h) doing (i) engaging (j) Making     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 The stranger said to the boy, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes, sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" said the boy.  "I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal," replied the man. "Paradise Garden will be better for you," said the boy. Answer: 5.  The stranger asked the boy if he (b) could tell Him (s) the way to the nearest hotel. The boy replied in the affirmative and said that he (b) could tell him (s). Then the boy asked him (s) is he (s) wanted a residential one in which he (s) could spend the night. The stranger replied that he (s) did not want to stay there but he (s) only wanted a meal. The boy then told him that Paradise Garden would be better for him (s).     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a)    Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive) (b)   A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex) (c)    People hate a corrupted man. (Passive) (d)   Nobody respects him. (Interrogative) (e)    The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple) (f)    Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound) (g)   No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative) (h)   We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple) (i)     Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative) (j)     A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory) Answer: 6.       (a) Very few evils are as bad as corruption. (b) A man who is corrupted can do anything Against morality. / A corrupted man can do Anything which goes against morality. (c) A corrupted man is hated by people. (d) Who respects him? /Does anybody respect Him? (e) The man taking bribe is next to devil. (f) We have strict law but we are still affected By this evil. (g) A corrupted man is the most hated person. (h) We hope Bangladesh to be free from this Evil. (i) "There is nobody but avoids a corrupted Man. (j) What an unhappy life a corrupted man Leads!     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a)  Acid rain is harmful because—. (b)  The wind was so strong that —. (c)  Had he been a little careful —. (d)  They were frightened when—. (e)  Take your umbrella lest—. Answer: 7.      (a) Acid rain is harmful because  it contains Harmful substances. (b) The wind was so strong that  it had blown Away many houses and uprooted many Trees. (c) Had he been a little careful,  he would not Have met the accident. (d) They were frightened when  they saw the Bear coming. (e) Take your umbrella lest  you should be Drenched in rain.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Those who lead a (a) — (luxury) life are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They Page no:   enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (0— (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) suffering so the poor. They remain in different to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better). Answer: 8.  (a) luxurious (b) indifferent (c) amusement (d) Merriment (e) self-centered in realization (g) unbounded (h) sufferings (i) uncomfortable/Discomfort (j) betterment     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) Telling lies is a great sin, —? (b) One lie begets hundred lies, —?            (c) None believes a liar, —? (d) He has to lead a miserable life, —? (e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, —? Answer: 9.         (a) Telling lies is a great sin,  isn't it? (b) One lie begets hundred lies,  doesn't it? (c) None believes a liar,  do they? (d) He has to lead a miserable life,  hasn't he? (e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies,  oughtn’t we?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b)— nobody trusts a liar. (c) —, Allah helps the honest people. (d) — children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) — they should be taught discipline too. Answer: 10. (a) who (b) Because (c) Even (d) So (e) Moreover     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 who  are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure Answer: 1 1. Who are jolly? Those who have sound health are Jolly. Sound mind lies in sound body. Minds become jolly when our life is filled         Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana. Your home district is Kurigram. You have recently passed SSC from Dinajpur Board. You have found a job advertisement in a national newspaper that there is a vacancy post for the position of a salesman in a manufacturing company.  Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.   8   1 3.  Suppose, you are Samir/Samira. You read in Jhalakathi Govt. High School. The students of your class want to go on a study tour. So you need permission of the Head teacher. Now, write an application to the Head teacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.   1 4.  Write a paragraph on ‘The Life of a Farmer’. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12

Chattogram Board 2019 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5   The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b) — objects. Natural (c) — are stones, trees, air and (d) —. Man-made objects are houses, cars, (e) — and chemicals. Natural (f) — are cyclones. earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and ocean (g) Life exists (h) — different conditions. It is very (i) — to keep (j) —environment clean.     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Road accident is (a) — regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) — road accidents every year. So, it is considered a (c)—. Road accidents occur for (d)— reasons. Many factors are (e)—for road accidents. The most common cause is (f) — driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) — on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) — before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) — any dividers. These are some of the (j) — reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                                                        Answer: 3.       (a) the national flag is the symbol of Independence and sovereignty of a nation. (b) Every independent country of the world has its wore 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.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 One day Mina and her parrot, Mithu (a) — a tall tree to pick a mango. She (b) — mango and (c) — it to her mother. Although Mina had picked the mango, her mother (d)—the largest share of the fruit to Raju. Mina (e) — very disappointed. At dinner Mina (0 —that Raju as usual (g)—an egg but she (h) — not. Mithu was not pleased to see that. Mother (i)—to see if the children (j)— their hands before they started eating.     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 Rina said to Karim, "How are you? I went to your house yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?" "I went to the book fair." said Karim. "I had to maintain our school's stall."     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was a kind man. (Negative) (b) He did not marry. (Affirmative) (c) He loved the people cordially. (Passive) (d) He never thought of his own happiness. (Interrogative) (e) He led a very simple life. (Exclamatory) (f) He always helped the needy. (Complex) (g) He contributed much money for education to educate the poor students. (Complex) (h) Though he had a vast wealth, he didn't spend for his own. (Compound) (i) Who does not know his kindness? (Assertive) (j) He was one of the greatest kind men of the world. (Positive) .     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) Walk fast lest —. (b) It is high time—. (c) The man was so weak —. (d) A stitch in time—. (e) As he was meritorious, —.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Load shedding is not (a) — (desire). It is harmful to the (b) — (civil). It makes our life (c) — (tolerable) and boring. Because of (d) — (deficient) of electricity load-shedding. Our country is densely (e) — (people). The storage of electricity is (0— (sufficient) to provide electricity with all. As a result, Load shedding is seen (g)—(repeat). But this problem must be removed (h) — (immediate). So, the (i) — (govern) must be conscious of it. Only pragmatic steps can (j) — (move) this serious problem from the country. Answer: 8.  (a) desirable (b) civilization (c) intolerable (d) Deficiency (e) populated (f)  insufficient (g) repeatedly (h) immediately (i) government (j) remove     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) There is little water in this pond, —? (b) Nobody respects a dishonest man, —? (c) Let's enjoy a picnic, —? (d) What a pity, —? (e) Don't disturb me, —?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Many schools have a uniform (a)  — there are arguments for and against. One argument is what to put on. (b) —pupils were allowed to wear clothes according to their own choice. (c) — some clothes may not be suitable for schools. (d) — some of the students cannot afford to buy it. (e) — wearing a school dress does not allow in every school.     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 do you know me yes i know you from my childhood whets your name my name is sumon thank you a lot said mr jamal.     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Rana/Rina and you have a degree from Dhaka University. You have seen a vacancy ad for the post of an English Teacher in a famous school.  Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.   8   1 3.  Suppose, you are a student of Khulna Zilla School, Khulna. You need a computer club. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for setting up a computer club.   1 4.  Write a paragraph on Your Visit to a Book Fair’. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Your Aim in Life”. 12 Key Chattogram Board 2019 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5   The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b) — objects. Natural (c) — are stones, trees, air and (d) —. Man-made objects are houses, cars, (e) — and chemicals. Natural (f) — are cyclones. earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and ocean (g) Life exists (h) — different conditions. It is very (i) — to keep (j) —environment clean. Answer: 1.  (a) full (b) made (c) objects (d) water (e) clothes (f) Forces (g) currents (h) on (i) important (j) the     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Road accident is (a) — regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) — road accidents every year. So, it is considered a (c)—. Road accidents occur for (d)— reasons. Many factors are (e)—for road accidents. The most common cause is (f) — driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) — on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) — before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) — any dividers. These are some of the (j) — reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh. Answer: 2.  (a) a (b) by (c) disaster (d) many (e) responsible (f) Reckless (g) even (h) carefully (i) without (j) Major/ main     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                                                        Answer: 3.       (a) the national flag is the symbol of Independence and sovereignty of a nation. (b) Every independent country of the world has its wore 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.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 One day Mina and her parrot, Mithu (a) — a tall tree to pick a mango. She (b) — mango and (c) — it to her mother. Although Mina had picked the mango, her mother (d)—the largest share of the fruit to Raju. Mina (e) — very disappointed. At dinner Mina (0 —that Raju as usual (g)—an egg but she (h) — not. Mithu was not pleased to see that. Mother (i)—to see if the children (j)— their hands before they started eating. Answer: 4.  (a) climbed (b) picked (c) took (d) gave (e) felt (f) Noticed (g) got (h) did (i) wanted (j) had washed     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 Rina said to Karim, "How are you? I went to your house yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?" "I went to the book fair." said Karim. "I had to maintain our school's stall." Answer: 5.  Rima asked Karim how he was. She then said to Him that she had gone to his house the previous day, but had not found him. She again asked him where he had gone. Karim replied that he had gone to the book fair and added that he had to maintain their school's stall.     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was a kind man. (Negative) (b) He did not marry. (Affirmative) (c) He loved the people cordially. (Passive) (d) He never thought of his own happiness. (Interrogative) (e) He led a very simple life. (Exclamatory) (f) He always helped the needy. (Complex) (g) He contributed much money for education to educate the poor students. (Complex) (h) Though he had a vast wealth, he didn't spend for his own. (Compound) (i) Who does not know his kindness? (Assertive) (j) He was one of the greatest kind men of the world. (Positive) Answer: 6.       (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsen was not an Unkind/ a cruel man. (b) He was unmarried. (c) The people were loved cordially by him. (d) Did he ever think of his own happiness? (e) What a simple life he led! (f) He always helped those who were needy. / It Is he who always helped the needy? (g) He contributed much money for education So that he could educate the poor students. (h) He had a vast wealth but he didn't spend for His own. (i) everybody knows his kindness. (j) Very few kind men in the world were so Great as he. .     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) Walk fast lest —. (b) It is high time—. (c) The man was so weak —. (d) A stitch in time—. (e) As he was meritorious, —. Answer: 7.      (a) Walk fast lest  you should miss the class. (b) It is high time  you practiced speaking English. (c) The man was so weak  that he could not even Move. (d) A stitch in time  saves nine. (e) As he was meritorious,  he did well in the Quiz programmer.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Load shedding is not (a) — (desire). It is harmful to the (b) — (civil). It makes our life (c) — (tolerable) and boring. Because of (d) — (deficient) of electricity load-shedding. Our country is densely (e) — (people). The storage of electricity is (0— (sufficient) to provide electricity with all. As a result, Load shedding is seen (g)—(repeat). But this problem must be removed (h) — (immediate). So, the (i) — (govern) must be conscious of it. Only pragmatic steps can (j) — (move) this serious problem from the country. Answer: 8.  (a) desirable (b) civilization (c) intolerable (d) Deficiency (e) populated (f)  insufficient (g) repeatedly (h) immediately (i) government (j) remove     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) There is little water in this pond, —? (b) Nobody respects a dishonest man, —? (c) Let's enjoy a picnic, —? (d) What a pity, —? (e) Don't disturb me, —? Answer: 9.      (a) there is little water in this pond,  is there? (b) Nobody respects a dishonest man,  do they? (c) Let's enjoy a picnic,  shall we? (d) What a pity,  isn't it? (e) Don't disturb me,  will you?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Many schools have a uniform (a)  — there are arguments for and against. One argument is what to put on. (b) —pupils were allowed to wear clothes according to their own choice. (c) — some clothes may not be suitable for schools. (d) — some of the students cannot afford to buy it. (e) — wearing a school dress does not allow in every school. Answer: 10. (a) but/ though (b) Earlier (c) Besides (d) Even(c) However     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 do you know me yes i know you from my childhood whets your name my name is sumon thank you a lot said mr jamal. Answer: 1 1.  "Do you know me?" "Yes, I know you from my Childhood." What's your name?" "My name is Summon." "Thank you a lot," said Mr. Jamal.     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Rana/Rina and you have a degree from Dhaka University. You have seen a vacancy ad for the post of an English Teacher in a famous school.  Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.   8   1 3.  Suppose, you are a student of Khulna Zilla School, Khulna. You need a computer club. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for setting up a computer club.   1 4.  Write a paragraph on Your Visit to a Book Fair’. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Your Aim in Life”. 12

Comilla Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.   Bangladesh Is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible.   2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads text books. In the text books all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss(e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, text books are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text book rather they prefer guide books. But merely (h) — guide books keeps the students ignoble of the subject-matter as they are written focusing on exam result. (i) — a text book covers all the details for holistic flourishment (j) — a student.   3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                              Answer: 3.       (a) Discipline means cans obedience to some sort of rules and regulations. (b) It must be a very important roar in human (c) It aims at maintaining sail harmony. Order and the like. (d) It means not to deny individual freedom (e) The absence of discipline is chaos and Disorder in the society     4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5     Love for one's own country (a) — as patriotism. Everyone 'should (b) — a great love for his country. Many of our freedom-fighters (c) —their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) — them forever. Some people arc (e) — persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) — a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) —in the country, a patriot (h) — by the affected people. We (i) — the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) — any crime that is harmful for our country.   5.  Change the narrative style of the following text: - "Good morning Rupa," said Sohel, "How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?" "A great preparation" replied she. "I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject." "How confident you are!" said Sohel.   6.  Change the sentences according to directions.        (a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive) (b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative) (c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple) (d) Computers 'are now-a-days being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active) (e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative) (f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative) (g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative) (h) It helps us a lot. (Passive) (i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound) (j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)   7.  Complete the sentences: - (a)Books are our best friends because —. (b)A man who reads books regularly, —. (c)By reading books —. (d)We can learn moral values if —. (e)We should inspire the students so that —.   8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons. One will learn that they never keep any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious). They were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society.   9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, —? (b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, —? (c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, —? (d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, —? (e) Let’s be sincere in your life, —?   10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5   Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise; it is good for health (b) —mentality. (c) —, the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)—gives more. (e)—we should make a habit of morning walk.   11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher   Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Fahim/Fahima. You have passed HSC Exam. You have seen a vacancy that Cantonment Public School and College, Chattogram is going to recruit a computer operator. You want to do the job. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8   1 3.  Imagine, you are Sajid/Sajida, a student of class nine of Chattgoram Public School. You know, debating is useful for all students now a days. But there is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school on behalf of the students for opening a debating club.                    1 4.  Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag".                                                                                               1 5.  Write a composition on "Duties of a Student" Key Comilla Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.     Bangladesh Is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible. Answer: 1.  (a) with (b) boon (c)a (d) hinders (e) in (f) of (g)Eradicate (h) lagging (i) jointly (j) development     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads text books. In the text books all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss(e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, text books are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text book rather they prefer guide books. But merely (h) — guide books keeps the students ignoble of the subject-matter as they are written focusing on exam result. (i) — a text book covers all the details for holistic flourishment (j) — a student. Answer: 2.  (a) for (b) to (c) a (d) of (e) Information (f) written (g) to (h) reading (i) However (j) of   3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                              Answer: 3.       (a) Discipline means cans obedience to some sort of rules and regulations. (b) It must be a very important roar in human (c) It aims at maintaining sail harmony. Order and the like. (d) It means not to deny individual freedom (e) The absence of discipline is chaos and Disorder in the society     4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5     Love for one's own country (a) — as patriotism. Everyone 'should (b) — a great love for his country. Many of our freedom-fighters (c) —their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) — them forever. Some people arc (e) — persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) — a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) —in the country, a patriot (h) — by the affected people. We (i) — the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) — any crime that is harmful for our country. Answer: 4.  (a) is known to (b) have (c) sacrificed (d) will Remember (e) working (f) respects (g) occurs (h) Stands (i) should follow (j) committing     5.  Change the narrative style of the following text: - "Good morning Rupa," said Sohel, "How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?" "A great preparation" replied she. "I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject." "How confident you are!" said Sohel. Answer: 5.  Sahel wished Rapa good morning. He's asked Rapa how much preparation she had taken for the upcoming SSC Exam Rapa replied that she had taken a great preparation. Rapa added that she hoped she should get 904 marks in every subject Sahel exclaimed with surprise that she Was very confident.     6.  Change the sentences according to directions.        (a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive) (b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative) (c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple) (d) Computers 'are now-a-days being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active) (e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative) (f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative) (g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative) (h) It helps us a lot. (Passive) (i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound) (j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)   7.  Complete the sentences: - (a)Books are our best friends because —. (b)A man who reads books regularly, —. (c)By reading books —. (d)We can learn moral values if —. (e)We should inspire the students so that —. Avswr: 6.        (a) Very few inventions of modem science are as Great as computer, (b) Computer is not a curse on earth. (c) In spite of its being a blessing, it has dark Sides. (d) Nowadays, people are using computers in Almost every sphere of life. Fell (e) We must depend on it. (f) Who can deny its necessity? It is more used than any other device in our (h) We are helped a lot by it. (i)It is very useful and so it has become very popular. (j) It is computer without which we cannot Imagine our modern life.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons. One will learn that they never keep any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious). They were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society. Answer: 8.  (a) utilization (b) valuable (c) idleness (d) Punctuality (e) enriches to (f) human (g) autobiography the(h) undone (i) obviously (j) Respectable   9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, —? (b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, —? (c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, —? (d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, —? (e) Let’s be sincere in your life, —? Answer: 9.      (a) A sincere man always succeeds in life,  doesn’t he? (b) The people who are insincere can hardly sauced,  Can they? (c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man,  Are they? (d) Every student should be sincere to shine in Life,  shouldn't they? (c) Let's be sincere in our life,  shall we?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5   Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise; it is good for health (b) —mentality. (c) —, the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)—gives more. (e)—we should make a habit of morning walk. Answer: 10. (a) Though (b) and (c) As (d) but (e) so       11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher Answer: 1 1. " Why are you late? Always try to attend the class Regularly. "  "Yes, sir," the student said to the teacher     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Fahim/Fahima. You have passed HSC Exam. You have seen a vacancy that Cantonment Public School and College, Chattogram is going to recruit a computer operator. You want to do the job. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8   1 3.  Imagine, you are Sajid/Sajida, a student of class nine of Chattgoram Public School. You know, debating is useful for all students now a days. But there is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school on behalf of the students for opening a debating club.                    1 4.  Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag".                                                                                               1 5.  Write a composition on "Duties of a Student"

Jashore Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 A hospital is the home for (a) — sick. It gives medical (b) — to them at free (c) — cost. A hospital is (d) —run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e) — indoor sections. (f) — great number of the (g) — people are treated in (h)— outdoor section. People attacked (i)— serious illness are admitted (j) —the indoor section.     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Language plays a very important (a) — in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use (d) — for different purposes. We use language to (e) —our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (0 —our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) — present in our activities. It is (i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what we do and believe.     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                              4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 Most of the students of our country arc expert in (a) — answers. They do not (b) — notes themselves. They get them (c) — by their tutors. Their tutors (d) — their brain for the students. So, the (e) — power of the students does not (f) ____.  They do not have any (g) — on their language. They, of course, (h) — well in the examination. But for this, they can (i)—no credit of their own. This result does not (j)—them in their later life.       5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 The teacher said to the boy, "why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don't you know that it is an important class? Get out of the room and don't come back today." "Excuse me, sir," said the boy. "I'll never disturb in the class," he promised.     6.  Change the sentences according to directions.                                                 1 x 10=10 (a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative) (c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative) (d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Positive (e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active) (f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound) (h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex) (i) What a miserable life a terrorist lead! (Assertive) (j) They should be brought to book. (Active)     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) The mango is a fruit which—.  (b) It is so delicious that—. (c) Rajshahi is the place where —. (d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur —. (e) People of these areas produce a huge number of mangoes and —.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) —(harm). Leisure does not mean (i)—(idle). It gives (j)—(fresh) to our mind.     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) You had better drink cold water, —? (b) The father rose in him at this sight, —? (c) Thank you very much, —? (d) He as well as his brother came here, —? (e) Let us go home, —?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise; it is good for health (b) —mentality. (c) —, the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)—gives more. (e)—we should make a habit of morning walk.       11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 Zaman can you tell me what i am teaching the teacher asked i m sorry sir i can't follow replied zaman you can't because you are not attentive the teacher said     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Salim/Salina and you are looking for a job. You want to apply for a job of a teacher in school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.                    8   1 3.  Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa, a student of Kushtia Zilla School. You are interested learning debate. But there is no Debating Club in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for opening a Debating Club in your school campus.   1 4.  Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag".                                                                                          10 1 5.  Write a composition on "Duties of a Student".                                                         12 Key Jashore Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 A hospital is the home for (a) — sick. It gives medical (b) — to them at free (c) — cost. A hospital is (d) —run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e) — indoor sections. (f) — great number of the (g) — people are treated in (h)— outdoor section. People attacked (i)— serious illness are admitted (j) —the indoor section. Answer: 1.  (a) the (b) treatment (c) of (d) generally (e) and (f) A (g) sick (h) the (i) by (j) to     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Language plays a very important (a) — in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use (d) — for different purposes. We use language to (e) —our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (0 —our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) — present in our activities. It is (i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what we do and believe. Answer: 2.         (a) Unemployment is a curse. (b) It weakens the body and mind of our young Population. (c) There are more people in our country than Jobs. (d) Educated youth remain idle after completing their studies. (e) They should not depend on the government to provide them with jobs On.     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                              4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 Most of the students of our country arc expert in (a) — answers. They do not (b) — notes themselves. They get them (c) — by their tutors. Their tutors (d) — their brain for the students. So, the (e) — power of the students does not (f) ____.  They do not have any (g) — on their language. They, of course, (h) — well in the examination. But for this, they can (i)—no credit of their own. This result does not (j)—them in their later life. Answer: 4.  (a) memorizing (b) make (c) prepared (d) exercise (e) Thinking on develop (g) command (h) do (i) Claim (j) help       5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 The teacher said to the boy, "why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don't you know that it is an important class? Get out of the room and don't come back today." "Excuse me, sir," said the boy. "I'll never disturb in the class," he promised. Answer: 5.  The teacher asked the boy why he (b) was Disturbing the class in that way. He (t) again asked him (b) if he (b) didn't know that it was an important class. Then he (t) ordered him (b) to get out of the room and not to come back that day. The boy begged pardon respectfully and promised that he (b) would never disturb in the class.     6.  Change the sentences according to directions.                                                 1 x 10=10 (a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative) (c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative) (d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Positive (e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active) (f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound) (h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex) (i) What a miserable life a terrorist lead! (Assertive) (j) They should be brought to book. (Active) Answer: 6.       (a) what a phenomenon of the modern world Terrorism is! (b) Isn't it increasing alarmingly at present? (c) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (d) Very few problems of the modern world are So/as corrosive as it. (e) People hate a terrorist. (f) Everybody is now in the threat of violence. (g) There are laws to punish the terrorists but, They are not properly implied. (h) If the government applies the law properly, We can get rid of terrorism. (i) a terrorist leads a very miserable life. (j) The government should bring them to book,     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) The mango is a fruit which—.  (b) It is so delicious that—. (c) Rajshahi is the place where —. (d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur —. (e) People of these areas produce a huge number of mangoes and —. Answer: 7.       (a) the mango is a fruit which  grows almost all Over Bangladesh. (b) It is so delicious that  people are fond of Tasting it. (c) Rajshahi is the place where  the best variety of mangoes grow. (d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogor and Diaper,  You will certainly taste the best variety of Mangoes. (e) People of this area produce a huge amount of mangoes and  earn a lot of money.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) —(harm). Leisure does not mean (i)—(idle). It gives (j)—(fresh) to our mind. Answer: 8.  (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) over Work (h) harmful (i) idleness (j) freshness     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) You had better drink cold water, —? (b) The father rose in him at this sight, —? (c) Thank you very much, —? (d) He as well as his brother came here, —? (e) Let us go home, —? Answer: 9.      (a) you had better drink cold water,  hadn't you? (b) The father rose in him at this sight,  didn't It? (c) Thank you very much,  don't me? (d) He as well as his brother came here,  didn't (e) Let us go home,  shall we?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise; it is good for health (b) —mentality. (c) —, the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)—gives more. (e)—we should make a habit of morning walk. Answer: 10. (a) Though/Although (b) and (c) Moreover (d) but (e) Therefore/So     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 Zaman can you tell me what i am teaching the teacher asked i m sorry sir i can't follow replied zaman you can't because you are not attentive the teacher said Answer: 1 1. ”Zaman, can you tell me what I am teaching? The teacher asked, “I am sorry, Sir, I could follow,” replied seaman. “You can’t because you are not attentive, “the teacher said.     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, you are Salim/Salina and you are looking for a job. You want to apply for a job of a teacher in school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.                    8   1 3.  Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa, a student of Kushtia Zilla School. You are interested learning debate. But there is no Debating Club in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for opening a Debating Club in your school campus.   1 4.  Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag".                                                                                          10 1 5.  Write a composition on "Duties of a Student".                                                         12

Dinajpur Board 2019 Part A: Grammar (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) —a telephone set. To get internet (c) — it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays the internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It's a (j) — like Aladdin’s magic lamp.     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientist carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is  accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and South poles (i)— melting. We should maintain the ecological (j)— of the environment.     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5 Answer: 3.       (a) Integrity is an uncommon quality of human Beings, (b) A man of integrity is a man of great courage, (c) He upholds his honesty and truthfulness Even at the cost of his life. (d) He never thinks to tell a lie or do any Dishonest deed. (e) Those who possess this quality are Considered super human beings.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5   Adult allowance (a) — a noble program initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world this kind of program is (b) — by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) — and comfortable. But in our country the adult is (d) — on their own sons or daughters. The adult loses the ability to work and (e) — at this age. They (f) — offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) — their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) — and the true needy (i) — to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) — their duty impartially to select the right person for this purpose.     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 "Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book." said Sara. "I cannot give it." said Niha. "I have to take it with me in the class." "1 shall return the book before the class starts." said Sara. "Take it." said Niha. "Thank You," said Sara.     6.  Change the sentences according to directions.                                                 1 x 10=10 (a)Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence) (b)Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice) (c)Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (d)There is no student without smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence) (e)Who does not like social network'? (Make it an assertive sentence) (f)A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex) (g)A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative) (h)By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound) (i)He is respected by all. (Active) (j)So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) We should keep in mind that —. (b) If we are not healthy, (c)we must eat a balanced diet so that— (d)We should wear socks and shoes when —. (e)Nobody likes a man who —.       8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)— (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivets. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first, the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)—(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture.     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a)Cutting trees is not good for us, —? (b)Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, —? (c)We can hardly live without them, —? (d)They are our best friends, —? (e)Let's plant trees more and more, —?   10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 The whole world has turned into a global village (a) — the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) — is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) — are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) — we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8     1 3.  Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School; Dhaka. Recently, your father has been transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate. 10   I 4.  Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Science in everyday life”. 12 Key Dinajpur Board 2019 Part A: Grammar  (Marks-60)   1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) —a telephone set. To get internet (c) — it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays the internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It's a (j) — like Aladdin’s magic lamp. Answer: 1.  (a) advancement (b) with (c) connection (d) Network (e) of (f) smaller (g) within (h) short (i) Thirsty (j) miracle     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientist carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is  accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and South poles (i)— melting. We should maintain the ecological (j)— of the environment. Answer: 2.  (a) the (b) me lung (c) in (d) as (e) for (f) Atmosphere (g) are (h) in (i) is (j) balance     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5 Answer: 3.       (a) Integrity is an uncommon quality of human Beings, (b) A man of integrity is a man of great courage, (c) He upholds his honesty and truthfulness Even at the cost of his life. (d) He never thinks to tell a lie or do any Dishonest deed. (e) Those who possess this quality are Considered super human beings.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5   Adult allowance (a) — a noble program initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world this kind of program is (b) — by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) — and comfortable. But in our country the adult is (d) — on their own sons or daughters. The adult loses the ability to work and (e) — at this age. They (f) — offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) — their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) — and the true needy (i) — to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) — their duty impartially to select the right person for this purpose. Answer: 4.  (a) is (b) taken (c) secured (d) dependent (e) earn (f) Are treated (g) pass (h) Increased (i) are allowed (j) will do     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 "Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book." said Sara. "I cannot give it." said Niha. "I have to take it with me in the class." "1 shall return the book before the class starts." said Sara. "Take it." said Niha. "Thank You," said Sara. Answer: 5.  Sara requested Nihau to give her (N) English Grammar and Composition Book. Nihau said that she (N) could not give it. She (N) again said that she had to take it with her in the class. Sara told her (N) that she (S) would return the book before the class started. Nihau told her(s) to take it. Sara Thanked her (N).     6.  Change the sentences according to directions.                                                 1 x 10=10 (a)Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence) (b)Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice) (c)Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (d)There is no student without smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence) (e)Who does not like social network'? (Make it an assertive sentence) (f)A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex) (g)A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative) (h)By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound) (i)He is respected by all. (Active) (j)So, we should be patriots. (Imperative) Answer: 6.       (a) Facebook is not an uncommon social Network. (b) Now, people all over the world are using It. /Now, people are using it all over, the World. (c) Who doesn't use it? / Doesn't everybody use It? (d) Every student is with smart phone. (e) Everybody likes social networks. (f) No other social networks are as good as Facebook (g) In spite of its giving pleasure, we cannot get May Freedom to use it. (h) If you do not use it, you cannot keep pace us with the modern world. (i) We use it and can get many new Information. (j) I wish I could open a Facebook account.     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) We should keep in mind that —. (b) If we are not healthy, (c)we must eat a balanced diet so that— (d)We should wear socks and shoes when —. (e)Nobody likes a man who —. Answer: 7.      (a) Leisure means the time when  we do not Have any work to do. (b) As we live in a materialistic world,  we are Always busy with our work. (c) But, it should be kept in mind that  life Becomes dull and unpleasant without Leisure. (d) if a man does not take rest after a work , life Becomes boring to him (e) So. We should take rest so that  we can enjoy Our life to the full.       8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)— (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivets. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first, the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)—(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture. Answer: 8.  (a) resourceful (b) information (c) teachers (d) Reference (e) studying (f) situation (g) completely (h) relationship (i) teacher (j) popularity     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a)Cutting trees is not good for us, —? (b)Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, —? (c)We can hardly live without them, —? (d)They are our best friends, —? (e)Let's plant trees more and more, —? Answer: 9.       (a) everybody is free now,  aren't they? (b) He along with his friends will pay a visit to Sleet,  won't he? (c) But, Salam has little interest about it,  has He? (d) He as well as his parents visited Sleet last Year,  didn't he? (e) As they visited many interesting places, they and could enjoy a lot,  couldn't they?   10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 The whole world has turned into a global village (a) — the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) — is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) — are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) — we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. Answer: 10. (a) as (b) but (c) as well as (d) But (e) and     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now     Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8     1 3.  Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School; Dhaka. Recently, your father has been transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate. 10   I 4.  Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Science in everyday life”. 12 starving for three days." The young man said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?"

Rajshahi Board 2019 Part A Grammar 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents many persons fall (b) to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) — violation of traffic rules, (e)— unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h)— among the people and has passed (i) —laws against the (j)—.    2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big ( b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present,  it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.   3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                               Answer: 3.       (a) Cricket has a great appeal among the people all over the world. of (b) But it is a costly game. (c) Recently, it has become popular in our country. (d) Its popularity surpasses that of football. (e) Now, rural youths are also seen playing cricket.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 acquiring   admit   considered   formed   forget   owes   respect   succeed   take   understanding In an educational institution teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter. It is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) A. student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) —help from them in case of (f)— knowledge. The sensible students never (g) their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers' role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 The students said "We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition". The headmaster said, "Why?" The students said, "We want to make it memorable in our life". The Headmaster said, "Don't worry. 1 shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function."   6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative) (b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man's life. (Comparative) (c) It persuades a man to do everything just, (Negative) (d) This quality highly motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple) (e)  What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) (f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex) (g) A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative) (h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound) (i) He is respected by all. (Active) (j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)   7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) We should keep in mind that ___. (b) If we are not healthy, ___. (c) We must eat a balanced diet so that ___. (d) We should wear socks and shoes when ___. (e) Nobody likes a man who ___. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Bangladesh is a (a)-(river) and (b)- (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)-(important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) (sufficient) water for use from the rivers   There are (f)-(differ) reasons behind it at first, the water of many rivers (g)- (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)-(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i)-(suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the ()-(better) of our agriculture.   9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) Cutting trees is not good for us, -? (b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, -? (c) We can hardly live without them, -? (d) They are our best friends, -? (e) Let's plant trees more and more, -? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 The whole world has turned into a global village (a)- the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c)- are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e)-we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now   Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.   1 3.  Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School: Dhaka. Recently, your father has been 8 transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate.   I 4.  Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12 Key Rajshahi Board 2019 Part A Grammar 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5 Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents many persons fall (b) to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) — violation of traffic rules, (e)— unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h)— among the people and has passed (i) —laws against the (j)—. Answer: 1.  (a) recently (b) victim (c) that (d) the (e) by my (f) faulty (g) endanger (h) awareness (i) strict (j) accused     2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big ( b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present,  it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon. Answer: 2.  (a) problems (b) cities (c) live (d) areas (e) crisis (f) increasing (g) difficult (h) poor (i) meet (j) has own     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                               Answer: 3.       (a) Cricket has a great appeal among the people all over the world. of (b) But it is a costly game. (c) Recently, it has become popular in our country. (d) Its popularity surpasses that of football. (e) Now, rural youths are also seen playing cricket.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 In an educational institution teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter. It is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) A. student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) —help from them in case of (f)— knowledge. The sensible students never (g) their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers' role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers. Answer: 4.  (a) considered (b) formed (c) understanding (d) owes (e) take (i) acquiring (g) forget (h) admit (i) succeed (j) respect     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 The students said "We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition". The headmaster said, "Why?" The students said, "We want to make it memorable in our life". The Headmaster said, "Don't worry. 1 shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function." Answer: 5.  The students told their Headmaster that they Wanted to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition. The Headmaster wanted to know the reason of such celebration. The students said that they wanted to make it memorable in their life. The Headmaster told them not to worry. He added that he would take all necessary steps to arrange the function.       6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative) (b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man's life. (Comparative) (c) It persuades a man to do everything just, (Negative) (d) This quality highly motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple) (e)  What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) (f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex) (g) A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative) (h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound) (i) He is respected by all. (Active) (j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative) Answer: 6.       (a) isn’t patriotism a noble virtue? (b) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's Life. (c) It does not persuade a man to do everything Unjust. (d) This quality highly motivates a man to Sacrifice his life for the country. (e) It is a very outstanding quality. (f) A man who has/ possesses patriotic zeal is Called a patriot. (g)A patriot fears only the Creator. (h) He pays taxes and obeys the law. (I) All respect him. (j)So, let us be patriots us on     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) We should keep in mind that ___. (b) If we are not healthy, ___. (c) We must eat a balanced diet so that ___. (d) We should wear socks and shoes when ___. (e) Nobody likes a man who ___. Answer: 7.       (a) We should keep in mind that  health is Wealth. (b) If we are healthy,  we can live a happy life. (c) We must eat a balanced diet so that  we may Be physically fit. (d) We should wear socks and shoes when  we Go out. (e) Nobody likes a man who  is unhealthy .     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 Bangladesh is a (a)-(river) and (b)- (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)-(important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) (sufficient) water for use from the rivers   There are (f)-(differ) reasons behind it at first, the water of many rivers (g)- (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)-(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i)-(suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the ()-(better) of our agriculture. Answer: 8.  (a) riverine (b) agricultural (c) importance (d) Dependent (e) insufficient (f) in different (g) dries (h) Extremely (i) unsuitable (j) betterment     9.  Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5 (a) Cutting trees is not good for us, -? (b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, -? (c) We can hardly live without them, -? (d) They are our best friends, -? (e) Let's plant trees more and more, -? Answer: 9.       (a) Cutting trees is not good for us,  isn’t it? (b) Because, trees supply us oxygen, fruits and Wood,  don't they? (c) We can hardly live without them,  can we? (d) They are our best friends,  aren't they? (e) Let's plant trees more and more,  shall we?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 The whole world has turned into a global village (a)- the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c)- are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e)-we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. Answer: 10. (a) as a result (b) what (c) which/that (d) Moreover (e) But     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now Answer: 1 1.  "Go to bed now," mother said, "You can complete       Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.   1 3.  Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School: Dhaka. Recently, your father has been 8 transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate.   I 4.  Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12

Dhaka Board-2019 Part A: Grammar   1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10 = 5 It is (a) — that the new century is now facing various challenges especially environmental (b) —. Feeding the ever-growing population is (c) — first and foremost challenge for Bangladesh. It is very difficult to (d) — the current level of agricultural production. Because our agricultural hand is being reduced due (e) — human habitat, industrialization, river (f) — etc. Besides, we are losing our forests gradually. Trees are being cut down (g) — resulting in (h) — increase of pollution. So, it is (i) — to check the reckless alarming condition (j) — our own existence. 2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Once a farmer had great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) sun-set. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning, he started running as (f) — as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wiseman remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave.     3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5 Answer: 3.  (a) Character means mental or moral qualities of a person. (b) It also means the combination of some good Qualities. (c) It is regarded as the crown of life. (d) Character of a person is psychological or Ethical nature. (e) Everybody hates a man without character.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (h) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — not better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by ‘all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their won interest. Those who (g) — for the country are true patriots. They (h) — even after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971 are remembered and (j) — forever.     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 What is the time by your watch?’ said an old man. I said, ‘It is half past nine.’ He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please? ‘No. I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I.     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative) (b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive) (c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active) (d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex) (e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative) (f) Nobody is absolutely happy on the earth. (Affirmative) (g) So, we should not waste time in vain. (Passive) (h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple) (i) All men must die. (Negative) (j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound)     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) Where there is a will, —. (b) If a man does not work hard, (c) As the people of Bangladesh are hardworking, (d) — but now she has made a remarkable development in her G.D.P. (e) So, it is our bounden duty to —.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 A good student is always (a) — (mind) to his studies. He is (b) — (respect) to his (c) — (teach) and superiors. He never (d) — (honor) anybody. He is free from (e) — (behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) — (study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) — (attentive) so that he can be (h) — (success) in life. His punctuality and (I) — (determine) help him to (j) — (take) and solve any difficult work or job.     9. Make tag questions of the following statements: -                                    1x5=5 (a) I am an SSC examinee, —? (b) My expectation is getting A+, —? (c) Some of my classmates became addicted to using mobile phones, —? (d) They could not pass the test exam, —? (e) Everybody hates them for this reason, —?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 A school magazine is a magazine (a) — is published by the school authority. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an easy task (b) — it needs time, energy and money. (c) —, a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) — is selected or elected by the committee members invites writings. (e) — good writings are selected for printing.   11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 have you heard the name of alexander asked mr ahmed no sir razu replied how strange it is said he will you tell me about alexander please well he was the great king of macedonia.   Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, a Computer Programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the same. 8   1 3.  Imagine, you are Tanirn/Tanima, an inhabitant of the village Palpara of Sujatpur Union under Rupganj Upazila of Bhola district. Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner asking for relief goods for the flood affected people of your village. 10   I 4.  Write a paragraph on Your Visit to a Book Fair’. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Your Aim in Life”. 12 Key Dhaka Board-2019 Part A: Grammar   1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10 = 5 It is (a) — that the new century is now facing various challenges especially environmental (b) —. Feeding the ever-growing population is (c) — first and foremost challenge for Bangladesh. It is very difficult to (d) — the current level of agricultural production. Because our agricultural hand is being reduced due (e) — human habitat, industrialization, river (f) — etc. Besides, we are losing our forests gradually. Trees are being cut down (g) — resulting in (h) — increase of pollution. So, it is (i) — to check the reckless alarming condition (j) — our own existence. Answer: 1.  (a) anticipated (b) disaster (c) the (d) sustain (e) To (f) erosion (g) indiscriminately (h) an (i) imperative (j) for 2.   Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5 Once a farmer had great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) sun-set. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning, he started running as (f) — as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wiseman remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave. Answer: 2.  (a) for (b) going (c) so that (d) till (e) at (f) fast (g) About (h) down (i) buried (j) for      3.   Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5 Answer: 3.  (a) Character means mental or moral qualities of a person. (b) It also means the combination of some good Qualities. (c) It is regarded as the crown of life. (d) Character of a person is psychological or Ethical nature. (e) Everybody hates a man without character.   4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5 Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (h) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — not better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by ‘all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their won interest. Those who (g) — for the country are true patriots. They (h) — even after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971 are remembered and (j) — forever. Answer: 4.  (a) inspires (b) defend (c) is (d) is honored (e) Thinks (f) think (g) die (h) are remembered (i) sacrificed (j) honored     5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5 What is the time by your watch?’ said an old man. I said, ‘It is half past nine.’ He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please? ‘No. I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I. Answer: 5.  An old man asked me what the time was by my Watch. I said that it was half past nine. He told me that he wanted to go to my house. He asked me requesting if I would accompany him. I replied in the negative and expressed. Sorrow Because I was going to school.     6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10 (a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative) (b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive) (c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active) (d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex) (e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative) (f) Nobody is absolutely happy on the earth. (Affirmative) (g) So, we should not waste time in vain. (Passive) (h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple) (i) All men must die. (Negative) (j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound) Answer: 6.        (a) Man is better than any other creation of God. (b) It is our responsibility to do good deeds. (c) We do not measure our life by months or Years, (d) People who are honest lead a happy life. (e) Doesn't it matter little if a man lives many 4 Years or not? (f) Who is absolutely happy on the earth? (g)So, time should not be wasted by us in vain. (h) By using time properly we can be benefited. (i) There is no man but will die. /No man can Escape/avoid death. (j) We take utmost care but cannot avoid Death.     7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5 (a) Where there is a will, —. (b) If a man does not work hard, (c) As the people of Bangladesh are hardworking, (d) — but now she has made a remarkable development in her G.D.P. (e) So, it is our bounden duty to —. Answer: 7.        (a) Where there is a will,  there is a way. (b) If a man does not work hard,  he cannot Prosper in life . (c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard Working,  they are sure to be prosperous. (d ) She was an underdeveloped country,  but Now she had made a remarkable Development in the G.D.P. (e) So, it is our bounden duty to  maintain her Economic development by hard work.     8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5 A good student is always (a) — (mind) to his studies. He is (b) — (respect) to his (c) — (teach) and superiors. He never (d) — (honor) anybody. He is free from (e) — (behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) — (study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) — (attentive) so that he can be (h) — (success) in life. His punctuality and (I) — (determine) help him to (j) — (take) and solve any difficult work or job. Answer: 8.  (a) mindful (b) respectful (c) teachers (d) Dishonors (e) misbehavior (f) studious (g) attentively (h) successful (i) determination (j) Undertake     9. Make tag questions of the following statements: -                                    1x5=5 (a) I am an SSC examinee, —? (b) My expectation is getting A+, —? (c) Some of my classmates became addicted to using mobile phones, —? (d) They could not pass the test exam, —? (e) Everybody hates them for this reason, —? Answer: 9.        (a) I am an SSC examinee,  aren't I? (b) My expectation is getting A+,  isn't it? (c) Some of my classmates became addicted to Using mobile phones,  didn't they? (d) They could not pass the test exam,  could They? (e) Everybody hates them for this reason,  don't act They?     10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5 A school magazine is a magazine (a) — is published by the school authority. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an easy task (b) — it needs time, energy and money. (c) —, a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) — is selected or elected by the committee members invites writings. (e) — good writings are selected for printing. Answer: 10. (a) that/which (b) because (c) Usually (d) who (e) Then     11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5 have you heard the name of alexander asked mr ahmed no sir razu replied how strange it is said he will you tell me about alexander please well he was the great king of macedonia. Answer: 1 1.  "Have you heard the name of Alexander?" asked Mr. Ahmed. "No, sir." Razo replied. "How strange it is!" said he? "Will you tell me about Alexander? Please?" "Well, he was the great king of Macedonia."       Part B: Composition (Marks-40)   1 2.  Suppose, a Computer Programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the same. 8   1 3.  Imagine, you are Tanirn/Tanima, an inhabitant of the village Palpara of Sujatpur Union under Rupganj Upazila of Bhola district. Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner asking for relief goods for the flood affected people of your village. 10   I 4.  Write a paragraph on Your Visit to a Book Fair’. 10   1 5.  Write a composition on “Your Aim in Life”. 12

RAJSHAHI BOARD-2022 Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or an article. Put a cross mark (x) in those blanks. 5×10-5 It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a) — issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b) — important COVID-19. Washing hands with soap is (c) — must. We have to wash hands (d) — taking meal and (e) — using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching sick members (f) — our family and pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g) — outside. Washing hands in (h) — proper way may help us stay away from coronavirus. (i) — reason is that coronavirus spreads through touch. So, it is (j) — important to keep our hands clean. 2. Complete the following text with the right forms of verbs given in the box. .5×10=5 understand be prevail respect stop prosper feel preach reign defeat Truth always (a) — in the world. Falsehood may (b) — for the time being. Those who (c) — engaged in (d) — the truth are (e) — by the people. Those who (f) — interest in telling lies cannot (g) — in life. They may prosper seemingly. But, after all, they become really (h) —. Socrates throughout his life would preach the truth. He tried to make people (i) — what was good for them. He was troubled by the powerful people. Yet, he never (j) — teaching good things. 3. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Only you can do the work. (Negative) (b) No other friend is as great as books. (Superlative) (c) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory) (d) We should be patriots. (Imperative) (e) He called it laurel. (Passive) 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parentheses. 5×10-5 Everybody knows that (a) — (smoke) is a (b) — (danger) bad habit. It is (c) — (harm) to health. It is also (d) — (cost). A (e) — (smoke) should not smoke (f) — (public) Smoking creates (g) — (pollute). A single puff of cigarette contains thi diseases which are — (numerable) harmful particles that cause many (i) — (respirator) incurable. But there are many people who are (j) — (aware) of the bad effects of smoking. 5. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1X5-5 (a) He let me do it, —? (b) Let’s be sincere in our life, ? (c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters. (d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts. (e) He has to lead a miserable life, ? 6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.          .5×10-5 shoel asked alam friend have you ever visited the national memorial at savar indhakawow how splendid it is yes i havent yet gone there said alam Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Mind that, you are Tamim/Tamima. Your home district is Khulna. You have recently completed MBA from Dhaka University. You have found a job advertisement in The Daily Prothom Alo that there is a vacancy post for the position of a Junior Marketing Officer in BD Textile Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10 8. Suppose, you are Munir/Mita, a student of Joypara High School, Manikganj. Your school has some computers for the students. But it is very sorry to say that most of the computers are out of order. So, the students cannot get proper facilities for practice. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster to take proper steps about this immediately. 10   Key Raishahi Board-2022 1. (a) an; (b) like; (c) a; (d) before; (e) after; (f) of, (g) from; (h) a; (i) The; 0) X. 2. (a) reigns/prevails; (b) prevail/reign; (c) are; (d) preaching; (e) respected; (f) feel; (g) prosper; (h) defeated; (i) understand; 0) stopped. 3. (a) None but you ca' do the work. (b) Books are the greatest friend. (c) What a nice flower the rose is!Let us be patriots. (d) It was called laurel by him. 4. , (a) smoking; (b) dangerous; (c) harmful; (d) costly; (e) smoker; (f) publicly; (g) pollution; (h) innumerable;. (i) respiratory; 0) unaware. 5. (a) He let me do it, didn't he? (b) Let's be sincere in our life, shall we? (c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters, don't they? (d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, can it? (e) He has to lead a miserable life, doesn't he? 6. Sohel asked Alam, "Friend, have you ever visited 'Hie National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka? Wow! How splendid it is!" "Yes, I haven't yet gone there," said Alam. [Note: As there is a negative sentence after yes, yes is considered as a sentence.]

Barishal Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paperPart 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 : this disgrace with fortunate in have though the stomach to Child labour is one of the biggest curses of the 21st century. It is (a) — that this has become very accepted (b) — our society. Only poverty is responsible for (c) —. In a family of five or six children, the parents (d) — to send their kids to work so that they can fill their empty (e) —. These poor and helpless children are rewarded (f) — all kinds of abuse (g) — they work hard all day long. No other thing is as (h) — as child abuse for a nation. (i) — government has taken necessary measures (j) — check it. 2. Fill in the gaps with suitable words. Use one word for each gap: Terrorism is a (a) — threat and major concern (b) — almost all the countries. Terrorists damage (c) — human lives and properties (d) — panic and terror. The cause of terrorism mainly (e) — to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f) — groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g) — not impossible (h) — different intellectuals and peace (i) — nations work (j) —. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Friction between teenagers and parents is certainly occur in all times It can common features of the teenagers One obvious reason are the transaction from dependence to independence Another source of friction   very common Moreover, moody and sulky behaviours   the difficult behaviours of the adolescents 4.  Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. ensure take imagine eliminate refer establish create broaden treat keep Gender inequality is a barrier to the overall development of a country. Gender equality (a) — to the condition in which both men and women (b) — equally and fairly in all circumstances. Without (c) — the participation of the both, the social and economic development (d) —. Elimination of gender disparity is a demand of the day with a view to (e) — human rights. Our government, already (f) — some initiatives in different sectors so that women can (g) — pace with men. But our social set up is (h) — a barrier in different ways. We should (i) — our outlook and come forward to (j) — gender inequality from the society. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “Good morning, Kiron,” said Harun. “How much preparation have you taken for the SSC Examination?” “A great preparation,” Kiron replied. “Wow! What an intelligent boy!” said Harun. “May you be distinguished with your result.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Man is the maker of his own fortune. (Interrogative) (b) If he makes a proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple) (c) The person doing otherwise is sure to repent later. (Complex) (d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory) (e)To kill time is to commit suicide. (Interrogative) (f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years. (Assertive) (g)Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive) (h) In youth mind is soft and it can be shaped easily. (Simple) (i) Unless you use the morning hours of life, you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. (Compound) (j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active) 7. Complete the sentences. I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, —. (b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if —. (c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty —. (d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where —. (e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. Mobile phone is a great (a) — (invent) of modern science. The (b) — (consume) of mobile phone are increasing day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) — (fortunate) that mobile phone sometimes (d) — (comes) a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) — (child) are affected much, According to the (f) — (science) mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) — (cure) diseases. They believe that (h) — (visible) uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) — (repairable) damage to human body. They say that the (j) — (govern) should control radioactive sources. 9. Make tag questions of these statements. (a) Optimism is a great quality, —? (b) Everybody believes this truth, —? (c) But all can’t be optimistic, —? (d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, —? (e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues. (a) — we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of others. A lie never lies hidden. (b) —, it will come out today or tomorrow. (c) —, all despise him without considering his social status. The habit of speaking the truth, (d) —, must be formed from the very childhood. We should know (e) — speaking the truth is the most rewarding thing in life. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: do not worry about a few mistakes said the teacher you can learn a lot through your mistakes do we learn from our mistakes asked the boy Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima of 10/12, Murad Nagar, Cumilla and you have passed MBA from Dhaka University. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of Senior Officer to the Head of the HR, Sonali Bank, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are Labib/. You read in Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur. Your school has a beautiful common room but it lacks modern facilities. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for increasing common room facilities. 14. Village fair is a source of entertainment for the villagers. Suppose, you have an experience of visiting a village fair in your village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘A Village Fair You Experienced. 15. Newspaper is the mirror of the whole world. It provides us with all sorts of news and views. Write a composition on ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper’. Key Barishal Board-2020 1. (a) unfortunate; (b) in; (c) this; (d) have; (e) stomachs; (f) with; (g) though; (h) disgraceful; (i) The; 0) to. 2. (a) big/serious; (b) for; (c) to; (d) creating; (e) due; (f) of/among/towards; (g) but; (h) if; (i) loving; 0) unitedly/together. 3. i. Friction between teenagers and parents is very common. ii. It can certainly occur in all times. iii. One obvious reason is the transition from dependence to independence. iv. Another source of friction is the difficult behaviour of the adolescents. v. Moreover, moody and sulky behaviours are common features of the teenagers. 4: (a) refers; (b) are treated; (c) ensuring; (d) cannot be imagined; (e) establishing; (f) has taken; (g) keep; (h) creating; (i),broaden; 0) eliminate. 5. Harun bade good morning to Kiron. Next, he asked him (K) how much preparation he (K) had taken for SSC Examination. Kiron replied that he had taken a great preparation. Then Harun exclaimed with wonder that he (K) 'Was a very intelligent boy. He also prayed that he (K) might be distinguished with his (K) result. 6. (a) Isn't man the maker of his own fortune? (b) By making proper use of his time, he is sure--to prosper in life. (c) The person who does otherwise is sure to repent later. (d) Now miserably the lazy suffer in the long run! (e) Isn't to kill time to commit suicide? (f) Our life is only the sum total of hours, days and years. No other season of life is as valuable as youth. (h) In youth, soft mind can be shaped easily./In youth, , . mind being soft can be shaped easily. (i) Use the morning hours of life or you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. People call it the seed time of life. 7. (a) I am. looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, I could have delivered him the letter. (b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if she had lost the zeal for life. (c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty when our boss called an urgent meeting. (d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where danger is feared. (e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest so that we can renew our energy to lessen the risk. 8. (a) invention; (b) consumers; (c) unfortunate; (d) becomes; (e) children; (f) scientists; (g) incurable; (h) invisible; (i) irreparable; 6) government. 9. (a) Optimism is a great quality, isn't it? (b) Everybody believes this truth, don't they? (c) But all can't be optimistic, can they? (d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, are they? (e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, shouldn't we? 10. (a) If; (b) Ultimately/Undoubtedly; (c) Then/At that time; (d) hence/ therefore; (e) that. 11. "Do not worry about a few mistakes," said the teacher. "You can learn a lot through your mistakes." "Do we learn from our mistakes?" asked the boy.

Sylhet 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. about between of basic no educate almost will light light Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a) — of knowledge in respect (b) — imparting education. There should be (c) — discrimination (d) — man and woman. Education is one of the (e) — human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f) — of education (g) — half of our population (h) — remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i) — without the partícipation of woman. So, the government is doing everything to (j) — the womanfolk. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) — offence. It degrades (b) — standard of education. If the students of (c) — country do not acquire (d) — education, there will be no development for (e) — country. (f) — examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g) — good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h) — only aim in the lives of all students. (i) — educated man cannot support adopting (j) — unfair means in the  examination at all. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Independence went the war No nation took place to the battlefield to save the country Our War of Liberation joined it without struggle People from all walks of life be in 1971 They can achieve the birthright of a nation 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. cause carry violate occur drive solve create suffer give reach Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) — traffic jam. Mainly it (b) — in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) — traffic jam. Some drivers (d) — the traffic rules and (e) — carelessly. It (f) — a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) — patients cannot (h) — hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) — due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) — immediately. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was more gracious than any other man in this subcontinent. (Positive) (b) He was born in Hoogli. (Complex) (c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative without changing meaning) (d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive) (e) He is called a friend of humanity. (Active) (f)He did not marry. (Affirmative) (g) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Compound) (h) He was very kind to the poor: (Negative without changing meaning) (i)One day when a thief entered his room, he caught him. (Simple) (j)He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex) 7. Complete the sentences. (a) There are many stars in the sky —. (b) Rakib will swim after —. (c) A graveyard is the place —. (d) — cannot be blotted. (e) The answer that he —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis. King Solomon was (a) — (fame) for his (b) —- (wise). He was blessed with (c) — (ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) — (imagine). One day, the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) — (nature) and the other was (f) —(artifice). As he had a close (g) — (associate) with nature, he had been (h) — (success) to differentiate them.  In this way, his (i) — (repute) of (j) — (multidimension) knowledge spread all over the world. 9. Make tag questions of these following statements. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, —? (c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —? (d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colourful, —? (e) Who forgets these memories, —? 10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors in the blanks. Summer noon is very painful and disgusting. (a) — the sun shines hotly over head, life becomes miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds (b) — the electricity goes off. (c) — the people use hand-fans to fan themselves. Children can neither sleep (d) — read. They feel out of sorts. (e) — the poor suffer most. They work outside in the burning sun. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. the teacher said to the girl do you think that honesty is the best policy yes sir i think so said the girl then learn to be honest from your childhood thank you sir said the girl may allah bless you said the teacher Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank Ltd. You, Sumon/Sumona, are interested to be a junior officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 13. Suppose, you are Munawar Salam, a student of Rajshahi Collegiate School. You don’t have a computer club in your school. Now, write an application to your Head Teacher to set up a computer club. 14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Street Hawker’ within 150 words. 15. Write a composition on ‘Duties of a Student’ within 250 words. Key Sylhet Board-2020 1. (a) light; (b) of, (c) no; (d) between; (e) basic; (f) right; (g) almost; (h) will; (i) about; 0) educate. 2. (a) an; (b) the; (c) a; (d) true/quality/proper/standard; (e) that; (f) An; (g) a; (fi) the; (i) An; 0) any. 3. i.      Independence is the birthright of a nation. ii. No nation can achieve it without struggle. iii. Our War of Liberation took place in 1971. iv. People of all walks of life joined the war. V. They went to the battlefield to save the country. 4. (a) creates; (b) occurs; (c) causes; (d) violate; (e) drive; (f) gives; (g) carrying; (h) reach; (i) suffer; 0) solved. 5. Rina asked Sima why she (S) did not get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to leave bed early. Then Rina exclaimed with regretgrief that it was a bad habit. She (R) added that if she (S) left bed early, she (S) could enjoy sound health. She (R) also told her (S) to follow her (R) advice. 6. (a) No other man in this subcontinent was as gracious as Haji Mohammad Mohsin. (b) It is Hoogli where he was born./Hoogli is the place where he was born. (c) Didn't he inherit a vast property from his father and sister? (d) This wealth Was not misused by him. (e) People call him a friend of humanity. (f) He remained unmarried./He was unmarried./He was a bachelor. (g) During his lifetime he spent money lavishly and so he could help the poor./During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly and helped the poor. (h) He was not at all unkind to the poor. (i) One day, at the time of a thief entering his room, he caught him. Though he caught the thief, he did not punish him. 7. (a) There are many stars in the sky and they twinkle at night. (b) Rukab will swim after completing his homework (c) A graveyard is the place where dead bodies are-buried. (d) What is lotted cannot be blotted. (e) The answer that he wrote was wrong. 8. (a) famous; (b) wisdom; (c) extraordinary; (d) imagination; (e) natural; (f) artificial; (g) association; (h) successful; (i) reputation; 0) multidimensional. 9. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren't they? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we? (c) The memories of childhood are always haunting . . us, aren't they? (d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colorful, isn't it? (e) Who forgets these memories, do they? 10.(a) When/Since/As; (b) when; (c) Then/So; (d) nor; (e) But/Unfortunately/Specially/Above all. 11. The teacher said to the girl, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" "Yes, sir. I think so," said the girl. "Then learn to be honest from your childhood." "Thank you, sir," said the girl. "'May Allah bless you," said the teacher.

Chattogram Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paperPart 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. think positive arise hinder normal avoid mainly hamper cause prosperity Student politics (a) — the normal progress of a student. It brings (b) — to a few but (c) — harm to many. Because of student politics (d) — administration of a college or university is (e) —. As a result, there (f) — session jam. For this problem of the campus, student politics is (g) — responsible. So, we should (h) — about the necessity of student politics. Either we should (i) — student politics or we should brings about a (j) — change in this sector. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Patriotism is an (a) — quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his motherland. It is older than (b) —. The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) — duties and works for the (d) — and (e) — of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f) — it. If he does and (g) — his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a (h) —. We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i) — patriotism is very bad. All should (j) — off it from their hearts. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. A B C Newspapers gives us news of home and abroad They has useful to all section of people It present great educative value too   are really part and parcel of our life     us the outside world like a mirror 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once. act damage breed rise result consider overcome compare build be Self-control (a) — a great power. It (b) — all other virtues. Man generally (c) — on impulses and strong desires. Vicious desires (d) — the purity of heart and mind (e) — the degradation of human nature. It is self-control that can help a man (f) — up a pure character which is very essential (g) — above the level of inhumanity. Nothing can (h) — to self-control to (i) — inhumanity. So, everybody (j) — for being self-controlled. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “Why are you laughing in the class?” the teacher said to the girl. “I have remembered interesting incident after you have given the example.” “What is that?” said the teacher. “It is about one of my cousins who came to our house yesterday.” “Forget it and be attentive to your lesson.” 6. Change the following sentences according to directions. (a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Make it simple) (b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Make it negative) (c) The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Make it passive) (d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Make it complex) (e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Make it positive) (f) Who can go without it? (Make it assertive) (g) Internet is as important as computer. (Make it comparative) (h) It helps us to know about the world. (Make it compound) (i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Make it superlative) (j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Make it exclamatory) 7. Complete the following sentences to make them meaningful. (a) He asked me whether —. (b) Had I the wings of a dove —. (c) He could help you provided that —. (d) Hardly had the bell rung —. (e) We must look before we leap lest —. 8. Complete the following passage adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis. Life without (a) — (sure) and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if it does not have any time to enjoy the (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (averse) to work. It gives freshness and (j) — (create) to our mind. 9. Add tag questions to the statements below. (a) None of us can solve this problem, —? (b) There is little water in the glass, —? (c) One cannot deny this proposal, —? (d) You need to see a doctor, —? (e) Nothing was said, —? 10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. Bangladesh is a small country (a) — it has a large population. A great number of people are poor (b) — illiterate. (c) — we want to develop the country, we must control the rapid growth of population. (d) — we have to face a great problem. But it is a matter of joy (e) — our government is trying to solve the problem. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. how is your father bilkis said mr rahman he is very well thank you bilkis replied i am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr rahman Part B: Composition (40 Marks). 12. Suppose, you are Samir/Samirah. You got your BA Exam result last month. Recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Prothom Alo” for the post of a junior officer in ABC Bank. Now, write a CV with a letter to the HR Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Imagine, you are Sadik/Sadika. You are a student of Sonapur High School, Rangpur. You are in section ‘A’ in Class Ten. Recently your father has been transferred to Dhaka. You want to continue your study in this school. Now, write an application to the Head Teacher of your school for a seat in the school hostel. 14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Tea Stall’ in your own words. 15. Write a composition about ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper’. Key Chattogram Board-2020 1. fa) hinders/hampers; (b) prosperity; (c) causes; (d) normal; (e) hampered/hindered; (f) arises; (g) mainly; (h) think; (i) avoid; 0) positive. 2. (a) important/essential/inherent; (b) civilisation; (c) foremost; (d) development/progress; (e) betterment/ welfare; (f) defend/save/protect; (g) performs; (h) traitor; (i) false/blind/ extereme/ fake/narrow; 0) shake. 3. i.They are useful to all sections of people. ii. It has great educative value too. iii. It gives us news of home and abroad. iv. They present us the outside world like a mirror. v. They are really part and parcel of our life. 4. (a) is considered; (b) breeds; (c) acts; (d) damage; (e) resulting; (f) build, (g) rise; (h) be compared; (i) overcome; j) should endeavor.            5. The teacher asked the girl why she was laughing in the class. The girl replied that she had remembered an interesting incident after he had given the example. The teacher then asked her what that was. She answered that it was about one of her cousins who had come to their house the previous day. The teacher advised her to forget it and be attentive to her class. 6. (a) We notice the achievement . of science everywhere./Casting our eyes everywhere/all around, we notice the achievement of science. (b) The electricity lights not only the streets but also . the houses. _,(c) News, songs and lectures are broadcast on the radio. (d) When it is evening, there is cinema to delight us. (e) Very few inventions of modem science are as important as computer. (f) . None can go without it. (g) Internet is not less important than computer./Internet; is not more important than commuter. (h) We want to know about the world and it helps us regarding that. (i) It is the greatest of all inventions of modern. science. What a miraculous event the invention of computer is! 7. (a) He asked me whether I went to Ekushey Book Fair or not/1 liked tea or coffee. (b) Had I the wings of a dove, I could fly in the sky. (e) He could help you provided that you requested him. (d) Hardly had the bell rung when the students came out of their classrooms. (e) We must look before we leap lest we should fall in danger. 8. (a) leisure; (b) charmless; (c) beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) renews; (g) overwork; (h) harmful; (i) aversion; 0) recreation. 9. (a) None of us can solve this problem, can we?~ (b) There is little water in the glass, is there? (c) One cannot deny this proposal, can one? (d) You need to see a doctor, don't you? (e) Nothing was said, was it? 10. (a) but; (b) and; (c) If-, (d) Otherwise; (e) that. 11. "How is your father, Bilkis?" said Mr. Rahman. "He is very well. Thank you," Bilkis replied. "I am glad to hear that he is in good health," said Mr. Rahman.

Rajshahi Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paper  Part-A: Grammar (60 Marks)1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words given in the box below. You may need to change the form of words and you can use one word more than once. develop fear conscious both for punish be towards Nowadays, parents are very (a) — of the harmful effect of (b) — on children. Child Psychologists think that (c) — physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d) — a child’s growth and (e) —. It may lead to (f) — and hatred of the person who (g) — the child. Again, if a child (h) — punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel hostile (i) — others. So, rude behaviour gradually (j) — in him. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Diligence means an (a) — to perform a work successfully. God has given us two hands to (b) —. From the (c) — of the world, human beings have been (d) — with nature to keep hold of their (e) —. If they did not struggle, they might have (f) — long ago. Thus, we see that diligence is (g) — in our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h) — diligent, makes a better result (i) — those who are not. So, to be (f) — everybody should be diligent. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Corruption be in both public and private sectors. Our government may be to remove it, we will not be able to build ‘Sonar Bangla If we fail a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world It is trying defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain.   occurs to control it with iron hand. 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below. have bestow owe be belong enable cause show lose be We (a) — to our nature for (b) — us with her gifts lavishly. We (c) — a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d) — to us, is very fertile. We (e) — ungrateful to our soil. But our activities (f) — that we have (g) — ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h) — soil pollution by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i) — its fertility which has (j) — us to grow crops easily. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “Where do you like to go?” said the ticket officer. “To Rajshahi,” said the lady. “How many tickets do you need to buy and of which class?” “Three first class tickets.” “Here are the tickets and they will cost you three thousands taka.” 6. Change the following sentences according to the directions. (a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is called a challenge to fight against it. (Active) (c) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (d) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (Positive) (e)It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Comparative) (f) Nobody wants his children to be terrorist in future. (Interrogative) (g)Though there is law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. (Simple) (h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of it. (Complex) (i)We have to create social awareness to fight against corruption. (Compound) (j)We all should avoid the killers of mankind. (Negative) 7. Complete the following sentences. (a) But for your timely intervention – (b) Many days passed —. (c) A child — is afraid of fire. (d) Work hard provided that —. (e) Blessing is not valued —. 8. Complete the following text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. (a) — (persevere) is needed 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). (Persevere) people always become successful. (f) — (sincere) is another important virtue which (g) — (able) a person to accomplish a job (h) — (fruit). Student life is the (i) — (form) period of a man’s life. One should not (j) — (use) this period of life. 9. Make tag questions of the following statements. (a) Everybody respects freedom fighters, — ? (b) They fought for the independence of our country, —? (c)Their sacrifice has given us freedom in every sphere of life, —? (d) Their names are written in golden letters, —? (e) We should never forget them, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. Teaching is such a profession (a) — helps to build a nation. A teacher is (b) — a guide (c) — a pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble profession in order to guide the nation. (d) — he is called an architect of a new society. (e) — he neglects his duties, social discipline will break down. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. my dear mother your letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me but you need not think about me Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Toma/Tomal. You have completed BSc and are looking for a job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in ‘The Daily Star’ for the post of an ‘Office Assistant of a company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are Bakul, a student of Khulna Zilla School. You are interested to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. 14. All the beings depend on trees for their existence. So, we should plant trees more and more every year. Now, write a paragraph on ‘Tree Plantation’, 15. Write a composition on ‘Your Favourite Hobby’. Key Rajshahi Board-2020 1. (a) conscious; (b) punishment; (c) both; (d) for; (e) development; (f) fear; (g) punishes; (h) is; (i) to; j) develops. 2. (a) act/effort; (b) work; (c) beginning; (d) fighting/struggling;       (e)        existence/survival;       (f) exhausted/disappeared/ vanished/perished; (g) required/important; (h) habitually/truly/really; (i) than; j) prosperous/successful. 3. i. Corruption is a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world. ii. It maybe defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain. iii. It occurs in both public and private sectors. iv. Our government'is trying to control it with iron hand. v. If we fail to remove it, we will not be able to build `Sonar Bangla'. 4. (a) owe; (b) bestowing; (c) do not have; (d) belongs; (e) are not/should not be; (f) show; (g) been; (h) causing; (i) losing; 0) enabled. 5. The ticket officer asked the lady where she liked to go. The lady replied that she liked to go to Rajshahi. The ticket officer again asked her how many tickets she needed to buy and of which class. She replied that she needed to buy three first class tickets. Then he offered her the tickets and said that they (the tickets) would cost her three thousand,taka. 6. (a) What a devastating phenomenon of the modern world terrorism is! (b) At present, people/we call it a challenge to fight against it. (c) Everyone is now in the threat of violence. (d) Nothing is so disastrous as terrorism. (e) It is more corrosive than most other problems of the modern world. (f) Who wants his children to be terrorist in future? (g) The law to punish the terrorists is not properly applied. (h) If the govt. applies the law properly, we can get rid of it. (i) We have to create social awareness so, that we can fight against corruption. None of us should mix with the killers of mankind. 7. (a) But, for your timely intervention I would have been in a great trouble. (b) Many days passed since he had left his home. (c) A child that is burnt is afraid of fire. (d) Work hard provided that you want to shine in life. (e) Blessing is not valued until it is gone. 8. (a) western; (b) question; (e) networks; (d) Internet; (e) affirmatively; (f) smartphones; (g) companions; (h) virtual; (i) hardly; 0) interaction. 9. (a) You surely fail if you fail to plan, don't you? (b) A good plan scarcely lets you fail, does it? (c) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, could they? (d) -Future also dare not fail a well-planned effort, dare it? (e) So, plan before proceed, will you?/won't you? 10. (a) entirely/mainly/largely; (b) So/Thus/Consequently; (c) When/If; (d) UsuallyNery often; (e) But/ Contrarily. 11. "Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is that you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat," she said.

Mymensingh 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. rest nation culture the walks throughout history tradition some number Festivals have always been integral parts of our tradition and culture. We have a (a) — of festivals which we celebrate (b) — the year. Some of our (c) — festivals are related to our (d) — of Independence and Language Movement. (e) — are related to our religions and the (f) — are related to our art and (g) —. Whatever may be (h) — occasion, people from all (i) — of the society take part in these festivals spontaneously. We should continue the (f) — of our festivals. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap. Nowadays, a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a) — the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost, (b) — organic fertilizer made mainly (c) — cowdung and earthworm is used by the farmers. As the farmers did not use (d) — chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds, the (e) — cost has come down. It takes (f) — fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g) — and the harvest starts within forty-five days (h) — planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some temporary warehouses have been made in (i) — area. So, proper (j) — of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Punctuality should form one of the most important qualities of a man It denotes the habit of doing a thing in exact time In a wider sense, it is the habit of being punctual from one’s childhood To maintain punctuality   necessary for all human beings So, one   the process for proper utilization of time 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. know hinder hear begin call remember inspire be bear join You must have (a) — the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) — our national poet. He (c) — as a rebel poet as well. He (d) — into a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) — his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) — the army. After the war, he (g) — to write poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) — people against oppression. He (i) — the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) — him for his great deeds. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “May I come in, sir?” Ripon said to his class teacher. The teacher replied, “Yes, why are you so late today?” “My grandfather suddenly felt severe pain in his chest. So, I rushed to hospital with him.” “May Allah grant his quick recovery,” said the teacher. 6. Change the sentences according to directions (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory sentence) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive voice) (c) It is played all over the world. (Active voice) (d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative Degree) (e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple sentence) (f)The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex sentence) (g) There are two umpires who conduct the game. (Simple sentence) (h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators. (Interrogative sentence) (i) Bangladesh is a test-playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound sentence) (j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative sentence without changing meaning) 7. Complete the sentences, (a) It matters little to me whether —. (b) He pretended as if —. (c) If I had the wings of a bird, —. (d) Take your umbrella lest —. (e) Hardly had he started for school —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. Education is essential for any kind of (a) — (develop). The poor socio-economic condition of our country can be (b) — (large) attributed to many people’s (c) — (accessibility) to education. Many (d) — (literate) people do not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and (e) — (populate) control. It (f) — (able) us to perform our duties (g) — (proper). Education helps us to adopt a (h) — (ration) attitude. It provides us with an (i) — (lightened) awareness about things and this awareness is a (j) —- (requisite) for social development. 9. Make tag questions of these statements. (a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, —? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, —? (c) The memories of my childhood still attract me. —? (d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, —? (e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. Women are nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) — there can be no denying the fact (b) — auties (c) — men do. They have noble mission to fulfil as men. (d) — they get opportunity, their genius, powers will bloom fully (e) — they too possess equal rights and capacities . 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. will you please tell me one reason of air pollution yes the smoke from our household activities vehicles factories etc is mainly causing air pollution Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Ramisa/Rahim. After graduation, you have completed a diploma course on Wism. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a Public Relation Officer in a wucd travel company named “ABC Travels Limited”. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for The post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are Mita/Mithu, a student of Class X reading in Nurpur High School, Kushtia. There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the number of quality books in the library. 14 Tress are the most important gift of nature. But cutting down trees affects our environment greatly. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on “The Bad Impacts of Deforestation.” 15. Students are the future leaders of society. They can contribute to the society not only with education but also with other services. Write a composition on “Students and Social Services”,   Key Mymensingh Board-2020 1. (a) number; (b) throughout; (c) national; (d) history; (e) Some; (f) rest; (g) culture; (h) the; (i) walks; tradition. 2. (a) from; (b) an; (c) of-, (d) any/costly; (e) production; (f) only; (g) land; (h) after; (i) harvesting/rural/ adjacent/ surrounding, 0) use. 3. a. Punctuality is one of the most important qualities of a man. b. It is the process for proper utilization of time. c. Ina wider sense it denotes the habit of doing a thing in exact time. d. To maintain punctuality is necessary for all human beings. e. So, one should form the. habit of being punctual from one's childhood., 4. (a) heard; (b) is; (c) is known; (d) was born; (e) hinder, (f) joined; (g) began; (h) inspired; (i) is called; 0) remember. 5. Ripon politely asked his class teacher if he (R) might go in. The teacher replied that he might go in and asked him (R) why he (R) was late that day. Ripon replied that his grandfather had suddenly felt severe pain in his. (G) chest and so, he (R) had rushed to hospital with him (G). Then the teacher prayed that Allah might grant him (G) quick recovery. 6. (a) What an exciting game cricket is! (b) This game is enjoyed by people of all ages. (c) People all over the world play it. (d) At present, it is more popular than any other game/country. (e) In spite of its being a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing cricket. (f) The game is played between two teams each of Which consists of eleven players. (g) Two umpires conduct the game./There are two umpires conducting the game. (h) Isn't it full of thrill and excitement for the spectators? (i)' Bangladesh is a test playing country and it is developing its standard day by day. We cannot but try our best to improve its present position. 7. (a) It matters little to me whether I win the competition or not. (b) He pretended as if he had been my friend. (c) If I had the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky. (d) Take your umbrella lest you should get wet in the rain; (e) Hardly had he started for school when the rain started. 8. (a) development; (b) largely; (c) inaccessibility; (d) illiterate; (e) population; (f) enables; (g) properly; (h) rational; (i) enlightened; 0) prerequisite. 9. (a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, is it? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we? (c) The memories of my childhood still attract me, don't they? (d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, aren't they? (e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, mayn't he? 10. (a) So/Therefore; (b) that; (c) as; (d) If, (e) and. 11. "Would you please tell me one reason of air pollution?" "Yes, the smoke from our household activities, vehicles, factories, etc. is mainly causing air pollution."

Dhaka Board 2020 Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)English (compulsory) second paper 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. dark the from an learning often midst that worthy in An ideal teacher is (a) — compared with (b) — architect. He is called (c) — architect of a nation. He is the light of (d) — and makes the illiterate people (e) — citizens of our country. But it is a matter of regret (f) — the teachers are not held (g) — due respect in our society. They lead a humble life in the (h) — of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) — of illiteracy and superstitions (j) — the society. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite, etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Independence went the war No nation took place to the battlefield to save the country Our War of Liberation be it without struggle People from all walks of life can achieve in 1971 They joined the birthright of a nation 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. drive solve create suffer occur reach cause carry violate give Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) — traffic jam. Mainly it (b) — in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) — traffic jam. Some drivers (d) — the traffic rules and (e) — carelessly. It (f) — a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) — patients cannot (h) — hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) — due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) — immediately. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tarin. (Compound) (b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Simple) (c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (Interrogative) (d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative) (e) Everyone praised her. (Passive) (f) She was very attentive to her study. (Exclamatory) (g) She also helped her mother in her free time. (Complex) (h) She never told a lie. (Interrogative) (i) She was one of the most intelligent girls in the school. (Positive) (j) She worked hard to shine in life. (Complex) 7. Complete the sentences. (a) No sooner had we reached the school —. (b) Unless you study attentively —. (c) Scarcely had the party begun —. (d) If I had known his mobile number, —. (e) Work hard provided that —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the underlined root words given in the text. Bangladesh is an (a) — (dependent) country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) — (population), (c) — (employ), corruption, food (d) — (deficient), natural calamities, power crisis, etc. Considering all these, the present (e) — (govern) has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — (come) most of these problems. The actual aim of (g) — (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology-based government which will emphasize the overall (h) — (develop) of the country and the nation. The country has (i) — (ready) fixed its target for the (j) — (achieve) of Digital Bangladesh by 2021. 9. Make tag questions of these following statements. (a) Let’s have a walk outside the farm, —? (b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, —?   (c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, —? (d) No one should miss the opportunity, —? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. The rapid growth of population must be controlled. (a) — all sorts of attempts to solve food problems will fail. (b) — we have to increase our food production very rapidly. We may mostly solve our food problem by changing our habit. (c) — we can take potato instead of rice. (d) — it is high time we changed our eating habit. (e) — knowledge of nutritive value of food can help to solve our food problem to a great extent. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. why are you going to barishal said father i want to buy some important books said saad do you need money yes father dont go alone as time is not going well. Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you have seen a vacancy advertisement for the position of an Assistant Teacher of English in “Simal Model School, Pabna”. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for relief goods for the affected people. 14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Road Accident’. 15. Write a composition in 250 words on ‘Importance of Reading Newspaper’. Key Dhaka Board-2020 1. (a) often; (b) an; (c) the;(d) learning; (e) worthy; (f) that; (g) in; (h) midst; (i) darkness; j) from. 2. (a) gift/outcome/blessing; (b) like; (c) single; (d) of; (e) the; (f) an; (g) change/variation; (h) blind; (i) Fatal/' Some/The/Many/Certain; 0) curable/cured. 3. i.      Independence is the birthright of a nation.. ii. No nation can achieve it without struggle. iii. Our War of Liberation took place in 1971. iv. People of all walks of life joined the war. v. They went to the battlefield to save the country. 4. (a) creates/causes; (b) occurs; (c) causes/creates; (d) violate; (e) drive; (f) gives; (g) carrying; (h) reach; (i) suffer; j) solved. 5. Rina asked Sima why she (S) did not get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to leave ,bed early. At this, Rina exclaimed with grief that it was a bad habit. She added that if she (S) left bed early, she (S) could enjoy sound health. She also told her (S) to follow her (R) advice. ' 6. (a) Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Tarin. (b), In spite of/Despite being a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (c) Didn't she pass her time in reading and writing? (d) Her parents did not dislike her at all.She was praised by everyone. (e) How attentive she was to her study! (f) She also helped her mother when she had free time. (g) Did she ever tell a lie? (h) Very few girls in the school were as intelligent as she. She worked hard so that she could shine in life. 7. (a) No sooner had we reached the school than the bell rang. (b). Unless you study attentively, you will not be able to make a good result. (c) Scarcely had the party begun when the fire broke out in the ballroom. (d) If I had known his mobile number, I would have called him. (e) Work hard provided that you want to shine in life. 8. (a) independent; (b) overpopulation; (c) unemployment; (d) deficiency; (e) government; (f) overcome; (g) digital; (h) development; (i) already; 0) achievement. 9. (a) Let's have a walk outside the farm, shall we? (b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, aren't I? (c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, doesn't it? (d)'No one should miss the opportunity, should they? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, will you/won't you? 10. (a) Otherwise; (b) In addition/Again/Besides; (c) For example/For instance/To illustrate; (d) In fact/Now/So; (e) Besides/Moreover/Also. 11. "Why are you going to Barishal?" said father. "I want to buy some important books," said Saad. "Do you need money?" "Yes, father." "Don't go alone as time is not going well,"

Key Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)English (compulsory) second paper 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. dark the from an learning often midst that worthy in An ideal teacher is (a) — compared with (b) — architect. He is called (c) — architect of a nation. He is the light of (d) — and makes the illiterate people (e) — citizens of our country. But it is a matter of regret (f) — the teachers are not held (g) — due respect in our society. They lead a humble life in the (h) — of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) — of illiteracy and superstitions (j) — the society. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite, etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Independence went the war No nation took place to the battlefield to save the country Our War of Liberation be it without struggle People from all walks of life can achieve in 1971 They joined the birthright of a nation 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. drive solve create suffer occur reach cause carry violate give Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) — traffic jam. Mainly it (b) — in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) — traffic jam. Some drivers (d) — the traffic rules and (e) — carelessly. It (f) — a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) — patients cannot (h) — hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) — due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) — immediately. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tarin. (Compound) (b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Simple) (c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (Interrogative) (d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative) (e) Everyone praised her. (Passive) (f) She was very attentive to her study. (Exclamatory) (g) She also helped her mother in her free time. (Complex) (h) She never told a lie. (Interrogative) (i) She was one of the most intelligent girls in the school. (Positive) (j) She worked hard to shine in life. (Complex) 7. Complete the sentences. (a) No sooner had we reached the school —. (b) Unless you study attentively —. (c) Scarcely had the party begun —. (d) If I had known his mobile number, —. (e) Work hard provided that —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the underlined root words given in the text. Bangladesh is an (a) — (dependent) country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) — (population), (c) — (employ), corruption, food (d) — (deficient), natural calamities, power crisis, etc. Considering all these, the present (e) — (govern) has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — (come) most of these problems. The actual aim of (g) — (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology-based government which will emphasize the overall (h) — (develop) of the country and the nation. The country has (i) — (ready) fixed its target for the (j) — (achieve) of Digital Bangladesh by 2021. 9. Make tag questions of these following statements. (a) Let’s have a walk outside the farm, —? (b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, —?   (c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, —? (d) No one should miss the opportunity, —? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. The rapid growth of population must be controlled. (a) — all sorts of attempts to solve food problems will fail. (b) — we have to increase our food production very rapidly. We may mostly solve our food problem by changing our habit. (c) — we can take potato instead of rice. (d) — it is high time we changed our eating habit. (e) — knowledge of nutritive value of food can help to solve our food problem to a great extent. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. why are you going to barishal said father i want to buy some important books said saad do you need money yes father dont go alone as time is not going well. Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you have seen a vacancy advertisement for the position of an Assistant Teacher of English in “Simal Model School, Pabna”. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for relief goods for the affected people. 14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Road Accident’. 15. Write a composition in 250 words on ‘Importance of Reading Newspaper’.   Mymensingh 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. rest nation culture the walks throughout history tradition some number Festivals have always been integral parts of our tradition and culture. We have a (a) — of festivals which we celebrate (b) — the year. Some of our (c) — festivals are related to our (d) — of Independence and Language Movement. (e) — are related to our religions and the (f) — are related to our art and (g) —. Whatever may be (h) — occasion, people from all (i) — of the society take part in these festivals spontaneously. We should continue the (f) — of our festivals. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap. Nowadays, a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a) — the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost, (b) — organic fertilizer made mainly (c) — cowdung and earthworm is used by the farmers. As the farmers did not use (d) — chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds, the (e) — cost has come down. It takes (f) — fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g) — and the harvest starts within forty-five days (h) — planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some temporary warehouses have been made in (i) — area. So, proper (j) — of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Punctuality should form one of the most important qualities of a man It denotes the habit of doing a thing in exact time In a wider sense, it is the habit of being punctual from one’s childhood To maintain punctuality   necessary for all human beings So, one   the process for proper utilization of time 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. know hinder hear begin call remember inspire be bear join You must have (a) — the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) — our national poet. He (c) — as a rebel poet as well. He (d) — into a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) — his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) — the army. After the war, he (g) — to write poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) — people against oppression. He (i) — the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) — him for his great deeds. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “May I come in, sir?” Ripon said to his class teacher. The teacher replied, “Yes, why are you so late today?” “My grandfather suddenly felt severe pain in his chest. So, I rushed to hospital with him.” “May Allah grant his quick recovery,” said the teacher. 6. Change the sentences according to directions (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory sentence) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive voice) (c) It is played all over the world. (Active voice) (d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative Degree) (e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple sentence) (f)The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex sentence) (g) There are two umpires who conduct the game. (Simple sentence) (h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators. (Interrogative sentence) (i) Bangladesh is a test-playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound sentence) (j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative sentence without changing meaning) 7. Complete the sentences, (a) It matters little to me whether —. (b) He pretended as if —. (c) If I had the wings of a bird, —. (d) Take your umbrella lest —. (e) Hardly had he started for school —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. Education is essential for any kind of (a) — (develop). The poor socio-economic condition of our country can be (b) — (large) attributed to many people’s (c) — (accessibility) to education. Many (d) — (literate) people do not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and (e) — (populate) control. It (f) — (able) us to perform our duties (g) — (proper). Education helps us to adopt a (h) — (ration) attitude. It provides us with an (i) — (lightened) awareness about things and this awareness is a (j) —- (requisite) for social development. 9. Make tag questions of these statements. (a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, —? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, —? (c) The memories of my childhood still attract me. —? (d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, —? (e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. Women are nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) — there can be no denying the fact (b) — auties (c) — men do. They have noble mission to fulfil as men. (d) — they get opportunity, their genius, powers will bloom fully (e) — they too possess equal rights and capacities . 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. will you please tell me one reason of air pollution yes the smoke from our household activities vehicles factories etc is mainly causing air pollution Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Ramisa/Rahim. After graduation, you have completed a diploma course on Wism. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a Public Relation Officer in a wucd travel company named “ABC Travels Limited”. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for The post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are Mita/Mithu, a student of Class X reading in Nurpur High School, Kushtia. There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the number of quality books in the library. 14 Tress are the most important gift of nature. But cutting down trees affects our environment greatly. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on “The Bad Impacts of Deforestation.” 15. Students are the future leaders of society. They can contribute to the society not only with education but also with other services. Write a composition on “Students and Social Services”,   Rajshahi Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paper  Part-A: Grammar (60 Marks)1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words given in the box below. You may need to change the form of words and you can use one word more than once. develop fear conscious both for punish be towards Nowadays, parents are very (a) — of the harmful effect of (b) — on children. Child Psychologists think that (c) — physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d) — a child’s growth and (e) —. It may lead to (f) — and hatred of the person who (g) — the child. Again, if a child (h) — punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel hostile (i) — others. So, rude behaviour gradually (j) — in him. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Diligence means an (a) — to perform a work successfully. God has given us two hands to (b) —. From the (c) — of the world, human beings have been (d) — with nature to keep hold of their (e) —. If they did not struggle, they might have (f) — long ago. Thus, we see that diligence is (g) — in our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h) — diligent, makes a better result (i) — those who are not. So, to be (f) — everybody should be diligent. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Corruption be in both public and private sectors. Our government may be to remove it, we will not be able to build ‘Sonar Bangla If we fail a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world It is trying defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain.   occurs to control it with iron hand. 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below. have bestow owe be belong enable cause show lose be We (a) — to our nature for (b) — us with her gifts lavishly. We (c) — a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d) — to us, is very fertile. We (e) — ungrateful to our soil. But our activities (f) — that we have (g) — ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h) — soil pollution by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i) — its fertility which has (j) — us to grow crops easily. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “Where do you like to go?” said the ticket officer. “To Rajshahi,” said the lady. “How many tickets do you need to buy and of which class?” “Three first class tickets.” “Here are the tickets and they will cost you three thousands taka.” 6. Change the following sentences according to the directions. (a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is called a challenge to fight against it. (Active) (c) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (d) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (Positive) (e)It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Comparative) (f) Nobody wants his children to be terrorist in future. (Interrogative) (g)Though there is law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. (Simple) (h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of it. (Complex) (i)We have to create social awareness to fight against corruption. (Compound) (j)We all should avoid the killers of mankind. (Negative) 7. Complete the following sentences. (a) But for your timely intervention – (b) Many days passed —. (c) A child — is afraid of fire. (d) Work hard provided that —. (e) Blessing is not valued —. 8. Complete the following text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. (a) — (persevere) is needed 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). (Persevere) people always become successful. (f) — (sincere) is another important virtue which (g) — (able) a person to accomplish a job (h) — (fruit). Student life is the (i) — (form) period of a man’s life. One should not (j) — (use) this period of life. 9. Make tag questions of the following statements. (a) Everybody respects freedom fighters, — ? (b) They fought for the independence of our country, —? (c)Their sacrifice has given us freedom in every sphere of life, —? (d) Their names are written in golden letters, —? (e) We should never forget them, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. Teaching is such a profession (a) — helps to build a nation. A teacher is (b) — a guide (c) — a pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble profession in order to guide the nation. (d) — he is called an architect of a new society. (e) — he neglects his duties, social discipline will break down. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. my dear mother your letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me but you need not think about me Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Toma/Tomal. You have completed BSc and are looking for a job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in ‘The Daily Star’ for the post of an ‘Office Assistant of a company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are Bakul, a student of Khulna Zilla School. You are interested to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. 14. All the beings depend on trees for their existence. So, we should plant trees more and more every year. Now, write a paragraph on ‘Tree Plantation’, 15. Write a composition on ‘Your Favourite Hobby’. 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. (Make complex sentence) (b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Use positive degree) (c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Make compound sentence) (d) He can succeed in life. (Make interrogative sentence) (e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Make affirmative sentence) (f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Make negative sentence) (g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Use active voice) (h) People who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Make simple sentences) (i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Make exclamatory) (j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Use passive voices) 7. Complete the sentences. (a) Unless you study attentively —. (b) It is a long time since —. (c) If I had seen you, —. (d) 1971 is the year when —. (e) Danger comes where —. 8. 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’. Chattogram Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paperPart 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. think positive arise hinder normal avoid mainly hamper cause prosperity Student politics (a) — the normal progress of a student. It brings (b) — to a few but (c) — harm to many. Because of student politics (d) — administration of a college or university is (e) —. As a result, there (f) — session jam. For this problem of the campus, student politics is (g) — responsible. So, we should (h) — about the necessity of student politics. Either we should (i) — student politics or we should brings about a (j) — change in this sector. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Patriotism is an (a) — quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his motherland. It is older than (b) —. The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) — duties and works for the (d) — and (e) — of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f) — it. If he does and (g) — his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a (h) —. We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i) — patriotism is very bad. All should (j) — off it from their hearts. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. A B C Newspapers gives us news of home and abroad They has useful to all section of people It present great educative value too   are really part and parcel of our life     us the outside world like a mirror 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once. act damage breed rise result consider overcome compare build be Self-control (a) — a great power. It (b) — all other virtues. Man generally (c) — on impulses and strong desires. Vicious desires (d) — the purity of heart and mind (e) — the degradation of human nature. It is self-control that can help a man (f) — up a pure character which is very essential (g) — above the level of inhumanity. Nothing can (h) — to self-control to (i) — inhumanity. So, everybody (j) — for being self-controlled. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “Why are you laughing in the class?” the teacher said to the girl. “I have remembered interesting incident after you have given the example.” “What is that?” said the teacher. “It is about one of my cousins who came to our house yesterday.” “Forget it and be attentive to your lesson.” 6. Change the following sentences according to directions. (a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Make it simple) (b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Make it negative) (c) The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Make it passive) (d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Make it complex) (e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Make it positive) (f) Who can go without it? (Make it assertive) (g) Internet is as important as computer. (Make it comparative) (h) It helps us to know about the world. (Make it compound) (i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Make it superlative) (j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Make it exclamatory) 7. Complete the following sentences to make them meaningful. (a) He asked me whether —. (b) Had I the wings of a dove —. (c) He could help you provided that —. (d) Hardly had the bell rung —. (e) We must look before we leap lest —. 8. Complete the following passage adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis. Life without (a) — (sure) and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if it does not have any time to enjoy the (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (averse) to work. It gives freshness and (j) — (create) to our mind. 9. Add tag questions to the statements below. (a) None of us can solve this problem, —? (b) There is little water in the glass, —? (c) One cannot deny this proposal, —? (d) You need to see a doctor, —? (e) Nothing was said, —? 10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. Bangladesh is a small country (a) — it has a large population. A great number of people are poor (b) — illiterate. (c) — we want to develop the country, we must control the rapid growth of population. (d) — we have to face a great problem. But it is a matter of joy (e) — our government is trying to solve the problem. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. how is your father bilkis said mr rahman he is very well thank you bilkis replied i am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr rahman Part B: Composition (40 Marks). 12. Suppose, you are Samir/Samirah. You got your BA Exam result last month. Recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Prothom Alo” for the post of a junior officer in ABC Bank. Now, write a CV with a letter to the HR Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Imagine, you are Sadik/Sadika. You are a student of Sonapur High School, Rangpur. You are in section ‘A’ in Class Ten. Recently your father has been transferred to Dhaka. You want to continue your study in this school. Now, write an application to the Head Teacher of your school for a seat in the school hostel. 14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Tea Stall’ in your own words. 15. Write a composition about ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper’. Sylhet 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. about between of basic no educate almost will light light Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a) — of knowledge in respect (b) — imparting education. There should be (c) — discrimination (d) — man and woman. Education is one of the (e) — human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f) — of education (g) — half of our population (h) — remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i) — without the partícipation of woman. So, the government is doing everything to (j) — the womanfolk. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) — offence. It degrades (b) — standard of education. If the students of (c) — country do not acquire (d) — education, there will be no development for (e) — country. (f) — examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g) — good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h) — only aim in the lives of all students. (i) — educated man cannot support adopting (j) — unfair means in the  examination at all. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Independence went the war No nation took place to the battlefield to save the country Our War of Liberation joined it without struggle People from all walks of life be in 1971 They can achieve the birthright of a nation 4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. cause carry violate occur drive solve create suffer give reach Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) — traffic jam. Mainly it (b) — in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) — traffic jam. Some drivers (d) — the traffic rules and (e) — carelessly. It (f) — a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) — patients cannot (h) — hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) — due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) — immediately. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was more gracious than any other man in this subcontinent. (Positive) (b) He was born in Hoogli. (Complex) (c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative without changing meaning) (d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive) (e) He is called a friend of humanity. (Active) (f)He did not marry. (Affirmative) (g) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Compound) (h) He was very kind to the poor: (Negative without changing meaning) (i)One day when a thief entered his room, he caught him. (Simple) (j)He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex) 7. Complete the sentences. (a) There are many stars in the sky —. (b) Rakib will swim after —. (c) A graveyard is the place —. (d) — cannot be blotted. (e) The answer that he —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis. King Solomon was (a) — (fame) for his (b) —- (wise). He was blessed with (c) — (ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) — (imagine). One day, the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) — (nature) and the other was (f) —(artifice). As he had a close (g) — (associate) with nature, he had been (h) — (success) to differentiate them.  In this way, his (i) — (repute) of (j) — (multidimension) knowledge spread all over the world. 9. Make tag questions of these following statements. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, —? (c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —? (d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colourful, —? (e) Who forgets these memories, —? 10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors in the blanks. Summer noon is very painful and disgusting. (a) — the sun shines hotly over head, life becomes miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds (b) — the electricity goes off. (c) — the people use hand-fans to fan themselves. Children can neither sleep (d) — read. They feel out of sorts. (e) — the poor suffer most. They work outside in the burning sun. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. the teacher said to the girl do you think that honesty is the best policy yes sir i think so said the girl then learn to be honest from your childhood thank you sir said the girl may allah bless you said the teacher Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank Ltd. You, Sumon/Sumona, are interested to be a junior officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 13. Suppose, you are Munawar Salam, a student of Rajshahi Collegiate School. You don’t have a computer club in your school. Now, write an application to your Head Teacher to set up a computer club. 14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Street Hawker’ within 150 words. 15. Write a composition on ‘Duties of a Student’ within 250 words. Barishal Board-2020 English (compulsory) second paperPart 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 : this disgrace with fortunate in have though the stomach to Child labour is one of the biggest curses of the 21st century. It is (a) — that this has become very accepted (b) — our society. Only poverty is responsible for (c) —. In a family of five or six children, the parents (d) — to send their kids to work so that they can fill their empty (e) —. These poor and helpless children are rewarded (f) — all kinds of abuse (g) — they work hard all day long. No other thing is as (h) — as child abuse for a nation. (i) — government has taken necessary measures (j) — check it. 2. Fill in the gaps with suitable words. Use one word for each gap: Terrorism is a (a) — threat and major concern (b) — almost all the countries. Terrorists damage (c) — human lives and properties (d) — panic and terror. The cause of terrorism mainly (e) — to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f) — groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g) — not impossible (h) — different intellectuals and peace (i) — nations work (j) —. 3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. Friction between teenagers and parents is certainly occur in all times It can common features of the teenagers One obvious reason are the transaction from dependence to independence Another source of friction   very common Moreover, moody and sulky behaviours   the difficult behaviours of the adolescents 4.  Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. ensure take imagine eliminate refer establish create broaden treat keep Gender inequality is a barrier to the overall development of a country. Gender equality (a) — to the condition in which both men and women (b) — equally and fairly in all circumstances. Without (c) — the participation of the both, the social and economic development (d) —. Elimination of gender disparity is a demand of the day with a view to (e) — human rights. Our government, already (f) — some initiatives in different sectors so that women can (g) — pace with men. But our social set up is (h) — a barrier in different ways. We should (i) — our outlook and come forward to (j) — gender inequality from the society. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. “Good morning, Kiron,” said Harun. “How much preparation have you taken for the SSC Examination?” “A great preparation,” Kiron replied. “Wow! What an intelligent boy!” said Harun. “May you be distinguished with your result.” 6. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) Man is the maker of his own fortune. (Interrogative) (b) If he makes a proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple) (c) The person doing otherwise is sure to repent later. (Complex) (d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory) (e)To kill time is to commit suicide. (Interrogative) (f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years. (Assertive) (g)Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive) (h) In youth mind is soft and it can be shaped easily. (Simple) (i) Unless you use the morning hours of life, you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. (Compound) (j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active) 7. Complete the sentences. I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, —. (b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if —. (c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty —. (d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where —. (e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest —. 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. Mobile phone is a great (a) — (invent) of modern science. The (b) — (consume) of mobile phone are increasing day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) — (fortunate) that mobile phone sometimes (d) — (comes) a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) — (child) are affected much, According to the (f) — (science) mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) — (cure) diseases. They believe that (h) — (visible) uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) — (repairable) damage to human body. They say that the (j) — (govern) should control radioactive sources. 9. Make tag questions of these statements. (a) Optimism is a great quality, —? (b) Everybody believes this truth, —? (c) But all can’t be optimistic, —? (d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, —? (e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, —? 10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues. (a) — we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of others. A lie never lies hidden. (b) —, it will come out today or tomorrow. (c) —, all despise him without considering his social status. The habit of speaking the truth, (d) —, must be formed from the very childhood. We should know (e) — speaking the truth is the most rewarding thing in life. 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: do not worry about a few mistakes said the teacher you can learn a lot through your mistakes do we learn from our mistakes asked the boy Part B: Composition (40 Marks) 12. Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima of 10/12, Murad Nagar, Cumilla and you have passed MBA from Dhaka University. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of Senior Officer to the Head of the HR, Sonali Bank, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page. 13. Suppose, you are Labib/. You read in Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur. Your school has a beautiful common room but it lacks modern facilities. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for increasing common room facilities. 14. Village fair is a source of entertainment for the villagers. Suppose, you have an experience of visiting a village fair in your village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘A Village Fair You Experienced. 15. Newspaper is the mirror of the whole world. It provides us with all sorts of news and views. Write a composition on ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper’. Key to Board Questions 2022 Dhaka Board-2020 1. (a) often; (b) an; (c) the;(d) learning; (e) worthy; (f) that; (g) in; (h) midst; (i) darkness; j) from. 2. (a) gift/outcome/blessing; (b) like; (c) single; (d) of; (e) the; (f) an; (g) change/variation; (h) blind; (i) Fatal/' Some/The/Many/Certain; 0) curable/cured. 3. i.      Independence is the birthright of a nation.. ii. No nation can achieve it without struggle. iii. Our War of Liberation took place in 1971. iv. People of all walks of life joined the war. v. They went to the battlefield to save the country. 4. (a) creates/causes; (b) occurs; (c) causes/creates; (d) violate; (e) drive; (f) gives; (g) carrying; (h) reach; (i) suffer; j) solved. 5. Rina asked Sima why she (S) did not get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to leave ,bed early. At this, Rina exclaimed with grief that it was a bad habit. She added that if she (S) left bed early, she (S) could enjoy sound health. She also told her (S) to follow her (R) advice. ' 6. (a) Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Tarin. (b), In spite of/Despite being a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (c) Didn't she pass her time in reading and writing? (d) Her parents did not dislike her at all.She was praised by everyone. (e) How attentive she was to her study! (f) She also helped her mother when she had free time. (g) Did she ever tell a lie? (h) Very few girls in the school were as intelligent as she. She worked hard so that she could shine in life. 7. (a) No sooner had we reached the school than the bell rang. (b). Unless you study attentively, you will not be able to make a good result. (c) Scarcely had the party begun when the fire broke out in the ballroom. (d) If I had known his mobile number, I would have called him. (e) Work hard provided that you want to shine in life. 8. (a) independent; (b) overpopulation; (c) unemployment; (d) deficiency; (e) government; (f) overcome; (g) digital; (h) development; (i) already; 0) achievement. 9. (a) Let's have a walk outside the farm, shall we? (b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, aren't I? (c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, doesn't it? (d)'No one should miss the opportunity, should they? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, will you/won't you? 10. (a) Otherwise; (b) In addition/Again/Besides; (c) For example/For instance/To illustrate; (d) In fact/Now/So; (e) Besides/Moreover/Also. 11. "Why are you going to Barishal?" said father. "I want to buy some important books," said Saad. "Do you need money?" "Yes, father." "Don't go alone as time is not going well," Mymensingh Board-2020 1. (a) number; (b) throughout; (c) national; (d) history; (e) Some; (f) rest; (g) culture; (h) the; (i) walks; tradition. 2. (a) from; (b) an; (c) of-, (d) any/costly; (e) production; (f) only; (g) land; (h) after; (i) harvesting/rural/ adjacent/ surrounding, 0) use. 3. a. Punctuality is one of the most important qualities of a man. b. It is the process for proper utilization of time. c. Ina wider sense it denotes the habit of doing a thing in exact time. d. To maintain punctuality is necessary for all human beings. e. So, one should form the. habit of being punctual from one's childhood., 4. (a) heard; (b) is; (c) is known; (d) was born; (e) hinder, (f) joined; (g) began; (h) inspired; (i) is called; 0) remember. 5. Ripon politely asked his class teacher if he (R) might go in. The teacher replied that he might go in and asked him (R) why he (R) was late that day. Ripon replied that his grandfather had suddenly felt severe pain in his. (G) chest and so, he (R) had rushed to hospital with him (G). Then the teacher prayed that Allah might grant him (G) quick recovery. 6. (a) What an exciting game cricket is! (b) This game is enjoyed by people of all ages. (c) People all over the world play it. (d) At present, it is more popular than any other game/country. (e) In spite of its being a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing cricket. (f) The game is played between two teams each of Which consists of eleven players. (g) Two umpires conduct the game./There are two umpires conducting the game. (h) Isn't it full of thrill and excitement for the spectators? (i)' Bangladesh is a test playing country and it is developing its standard day by day. We cannot but try our best to improve its present position. 7. (a) It matters little to me whether I win the competition or not. (b) He pretended as if he had been my friend. (c) If I had the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky. (d) Take your umbrella lest you should get wet in the rain; (e) Hardly had he started for school when the rain started. 8. (a) development; (b) largely; (c) inaccessibility; (d) illiterate; (e) population; (f) enables; (g) properly; (h) rational; (i) enlightened; 0) prerequisite. 9. (a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, is it? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we? (c) The memories of my childhood still attract me, don't they? (d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, aren't they? (e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, mayn't he? 10. (a) So/Therefore; (b) that; (c) as; (d) If, (e) and. 11. "Would you please tell me one reason of air pollution?" "Yes, the smoke from our household activities, vehicles, factories, etc. is mainly causing air pollution." 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. Rajshahi Board-2020 1. (a) conscious; (b) punishment; (c) both; (d) for; (e) development; (f) fear; (g) punishes; (h) is; (i) to; j) develops. 2. (a) act/effort; (b) work; (c) beginning; (d) fighting/struggling;       (e)        existence/survival;       (f) exhausted/disappeared/ vanished/perished; (g) required/important; (h) habitually/truly/really; (i) than; j) prosperous/successful. 3. i. Corruption is a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world. ii. It maybe defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain. iii. It occurs in both public and private sectors. iv. Our government'is trying to control it with iron hand. v. If we fail to remove it, we will not be able to build `Sonar Bangla'. 4. (a) owe; (b) bestowing; (c) do not have; (d) belongs; (e) are not/should not be; (f) show; (g) been; (h) causing; (i) losing; 0) enabled. 5. The ticket officer asked the lady where she liked to go. The lady replied that she liked to go to Rajshahi. The ticket officer again asked her how many tickets she needed to buy and of which class. She replied that she needed to buy three first class tickets. Then he offered her the tickets and said that they (the tickets) would cost her three thousand,taka. 6. (a) What a devastating phenomenon of the modern world terrorism is! (b) At present, people/we call it a challenge to fight against it. (c) Everyone is now in the threat of violence. (d) Nothing is so disastrous as terrorism. (e) It is more corrosive than most other problems of the modern world. (f) Who wants his children to be terrorist in future? (g) The law to punish the terrorists is not properly applied. (h) If the govt. applies the law properly, we can get rid of it. (i) We have to create social awareness so, that we can fight against corruption. None of us should mix with the killers of mankind. 7. (a) But, for your timely intervention I would have been in a great trouble. (b) Many days passed since he had left his home. (c) A child that is burnt is afraid of fire. (d) Work hard provided that you want to shine in life. (e) Blessing is not valued until it is gone. 8. (a) western; (b) question; (e) networks; (d) Internet; (e) affirmatively; (f) smartphones; (g) companions; (h) virtual; (i) hardly; 0) interaction. 9. (a) You surely fail if you fail to plan, don't you? (b) A good plan scarcely lets you fail, does it? (c) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, could they? (d) -Future also dare not fail a well-planned effort, dare it? (e) So, plan before proceed, will you?/won't you? 10. (a) entirely/mainly/largely; (b) So/Thus/Consequently; (c) When/If; (d) UsuallyNery often; (e) But/ Contrarily. 11. "Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is that you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat," she said. Dinajpur Board-2020 1. (a) influence; (b) for; (c) a; (d) of; (e) contact; (0 with; (g).about; (h) which; (i) most; 0) completely. 2. (a) glorious/memorable/remarkable/significant; (b) joy/inspiration; (c) the; (d) for; (e) inspires; (f) warning/indication; (g) suppressed/denied; (h) defeated; (i) powerful; 0) oppressed/destroyed. 3. i.      A teacher is a nation builder. ii. He holds the noblest profession. iii. He is a window opener of his students. iv. He opens new vistas of knowledge for them. v. He nurses the young minds carefully. 4. (a) enlightens; (b) is compared; (c) removes; (d) limit. (e) has started; (f) can get; (g) encouraging; (h) ensure; educate; 0) can have. 5. Samir told me that he had got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination. Addressing him as brother, I congratulated him. I also asked him what he intended to do then. Samir replied that he wished to study in Science Group in a reputed college and added that he had a mind to get admission in BUT after his HSC. 6. (a) We should read books and thus we can acquire knowledge./We want to acquire knowledge, so we should read books. (b) We are introduced to the domain of knowledge by books. (c) The books which are written by great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (d) No other friend is as great as books. (e) Reading books is nobler than any other habit. (f) Books give us both knowledge and pleasure. (g) Some people do not read books and keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (h) Is there any alternative to reading books to make a civilized society? (i) We should motivate people to read more and more books. (j)We cannot but create social movement about reading books. 7. (a) As flower is a symbol of beauty, everybody loves it. (b) There is hardly any person who dislikes flower. (c). We can turn enemies into friends by offering them flowers. (d) It is said that those who do not love flowers are devoid of human compassion. (e) Many people cultivate flowers because flower cultivation is profitable. 8. (a) recently; (b) untimely; (c) violation; (d) unskilled; (e) unconscious; (f) unlicensed; (g) faulty; (h) endanger; (i) safety; 0) unaware. 9. (a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, aren't they? (b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, is it? (c) Their contribution to 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) which; (b) that/which; (c) but/yet/whereas; (d) than; (e) So/Therefore. 11. "Hello, old lady! What are you doing?" said the princess. "I am spinning a yarn around the spindle," replied the old woman. Jashore Board-2020 1. (a) often; (b) an; (c) the; (d) learning; (e).worthy; (f) that; (g) in; (h) our; (i) darkness; 0) from. 2. (a) time; (b) unseen; (c) of; (d) mother/own; (e) travel/visit; (f) with; (g) of, (h) work; (i) the; 0) living/birth. 3. i.      Blood donation is a very noble deed. ii. By donating,blood we save the life of a dying patient. iii. Many of us have misconception about blood donation. iv. Donating blood will cause no harm: v. Every man in sound health can donate blood after every three months  4. (a) knows; (b) is; (c) causes; (d) eating; (e) fall; (f) run; (g) do; (h) thrive; (i) deserve; 0) taken. 5. Abrar wished good morning to Farzana. Next, he asked her how much preparation she had taken for the examination. She replied that her preparation was not bad at all. She added that she hoped she would get GPA-5. Then Abrar exclaimed with wonder that she was a very bright girl. He also said that his preparation was not so good. 6. (a) People in general are fond of things that glitter. (b) Aren't they the lovers (if surface? (c) The outer show of things and beings concerns them. (d) They bother about extrinsic value. (e) Very few metals are as precious as gold.But there are some other metals and they look like gold. (f) Fading soon, they lose their beauty. (g) Similarly, there are some people who act like the wise. (h) No sooner has their real identity got revealed than people leave them. 0) How foolish we are believing in them! 7. (a) This is Bangladesh which is our motherland. (b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though they are poor. (c) When anyone falls in danger, others come forward to assist/help him/her. (d) We love and help one another as if  we were. family members. (e) We work seriously lest the progress of our •        country might slow down. 8. (a) Perseverance; (b) successful; (c) unsuccessful; (d) misfortune; (e) Perseverant/Persevering; (f) Sincerity; (g) enables; (h) - fruitfully; (i) formative; (j) misuse/abuse. 9. (a) Everybody . respects freedom fighters, don't they? (b) They fought for the independence of our country, didn't they? (c) Their sacrifice has given us freedom in every sphere of life, hasn't it? (d) Their names are written in golden letters, aren't they? (e) We should never forget them, should we? 10. (a) that/which; (b) not only/both; (c) but also/and; (d) So/For this reason/Therefore; (e) If. 11. My dear mother! Your letter is just to hand. It seems to me that you are anxious for me; but you need not think about me. Chattogram Board-2020 1. fa) hinders/hampers; (b) prosperity; (c) causes; (d) normal; (e) hampered/hindered; (f) arises; (g) mainly; (h) think; (i) avoid; 0) positive. 2. (a) important/essential/inherent; (b) civilisation; (c) foremost; (d) development/progress; (e) betterment/ welfare; (f) defend/save/protect; (g) performs; (h) traitor; (i) false/blind/ extereme/ fake/narrow; 0) shake. 3. i.They are useful to all sections of people. ii. It has great educative value too. iii. It gives us news of home and abroad. iv. They present us the outside world like a mirror. v. They are really part and parcel of our life. 4. (a) is considered; (b) breeds; (c) acts; (d) damage; (e) resulting; (f) build, (g) rise; (h) be compared; (i) overcome; j) should endeavor.            5. The teacher asked the girl why she was laughing in the class. The girl replied that she had remembered an interesting incident after he had given the example. The teacher then asked her what that was. She answered that it was about one of her cousins who had come to their house the previous day. The teacher advised her to forget it and be attentive to her class. 6. (a) We notice the achievement . of science everywhere./Casting our eyes everywhere/all around, we notice the achievement of science. (b) The electricity lights not only the streets but also . the houses. _,(c) News, songs and lectures are broadcast on the radio. (d) When it is evening, there is cinema to delight us. (e) Very few inventions of modem science are as important as computer. (f) . None can go without it. (g) Internet is not less important than computer./Internet; is not more important than commuter. (h) We want to know about the world and it helps us regarding that. (i) It is the greatest of all inventions of modern. science. What a miraculous event the invention of computer is! 7. (a) He asked me whether I went to Ekushey Book Fair or not/1 liked tea or coffee. (b) Had I the wings of a dove, I could fly in the sky. (e) He could help you provided that you requested him. (d) Hardly had the bell rung when the students came out of their classrooms. (e) We must look before we leap lest we should fall in danger. 8. (a) leisure; (b) charmless; (c) beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) renews; (g) overwork; (h) harmful; (i) aversion; 0) recreation. 9. (a) None of us can solve this problem, can we?~ (b) There is little water in the glass, is there? (c) One cannot deny this proposal, can one? (d) You need to see a doctor, don't you? (e) Nothing was said, was it? 10. (a) but; (b) and; (c) If-, (d) Otherwise; (e) that. 11. "How is your father, Bilkis?" said Mr. Rahman. "He is very well. Thank you," Bilkis replied. "I am glad to hear that he is in good health," said Mr. Rahman. Sylhet Board-2020 1. (a) light; (b) of, (c) no; (d) between; (e) basic; (f) right; (g) almost; (h) will; (i) about; 0) educate. 2. (a) an; (b) the; (c) a; (d) true/quality/proper/standard; (e) that; (f) An; (g) a; (fi) the; (i) An; 0) any. 3. i.      Independence is the birthright of a nation. ii. No nation can achieve it without struggle. iii. Our War of Liberation took place in 1971. iv. People of all walks of life joined the war. V. They went to the battlefield to save the country. 4. (a) creates; (b) occurs; (c) causes; (d) violate; (e) drive; (f) gives; (g) carrying; (h) reach; (i) suffer; 0) solved. 5. Rina asked Sima why she (S) did not get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to leave bed early. Then Rina exclaimed with regretgrief that it was a bad habit. She (R) added that if she (S) left bed early, she (S) could enjoy sound health. She (R) also told her (S) to follow her (R) advice. 6. (a) No other man in this subcontinent was as gracious as Haji Mohammad Mohsin. (b) It is Hoogli where he was born./Hoogli is the place where he was born. (c) Didn't he inherit a vast property from his father and sister? (d) This wealth Was not misused by him. (e) People call him a friend of humanity. (f) He remained unmarried./He was unmarried./He was a bachelor. (g) During his lifetime he spent money lavishly and so he could help the poor./During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly and helped the poor. (h) He was not at all unkind to the poor. (i) One day, at the time of a thief entering his room, he caught him. Though he caught the thief, he did not punish him. 7. (a) There are many stars in the sky and they twinkle at night. (b) Rukab will swim after completing his homework (c) A graveyard is the place where dead bodies are-buried. (d) What is lotted cannot be blotted. (e) The answer that he wrote was wrong. 8. (a) famous; (b) wisdom; (c) extraordinary; (d) imagination; (e) natural; (f) artificial; (g) association; (h) successful; (i) reputation; 0) multidimensional. 9. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren't they? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we? (c) The memories of childhood are always haunting . . us, aren't they? (d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colorful, isn't it? (e) Who forgets these memories, do they? 10.(a) When/Since/As; (b) when; (c) Then/So; (d) nor; (e) But/Unfortunately/Specially/Above all. 11. The teacher said to the girl, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" "Yes, sir. I think so," said the girl. "Then learn to be honest from your childhood." "Thank you, sir," said the girl. "'May Allah bless you," said the teacher. Barishal Board-2020 1. (a) unfortunate; (b) in; (c) this; (d) have; (e) stomachs; (f) with; (g) though; (h) disgraceful; (i) The; 0) to. 2. (a) big/serious; (b) for; (c) to; (d) creating; (e) due; (f) of/among/towards; (g) but; (h) if; (i) loving; 0) unitedly/together. 3. i. Friction between teenagers and parents is very common. ii. It can certainly occur in all times. iii. One obvious reason is the transition from dependence to independence. iv. Another source of friction is the difficult behaviour of the adolescents. v. Moreover, moody and sulky behaviours are common features of the teenagers. 4: (a) refers; (b) are treated; (c) ensuring; (d) cannot be imagined; (e) establishing; (f) has taken; (g) keep; (h) creating; (i),broaden; 0) eliminate. 5. Harun bade good morning to Kiron. Next, he asked him (K) how much preparation he (K) had taken for SSC Examination. Kiron replied that he had taken a great preparation. Then Harun exclaimed with wonder that he (K) 'Was a very intelligent boy. He also prayed that he (K) might be distinguished with his (K) result. 6. (a) Isn't man the maker of his own fortune? (b) By making proper use of his time, he is sure--to prosper in life. (c) The person who does otherwise is sure to repent later. (d) Now miserably the lazy suffer in the long run! (e) Isn't to kill time to commit suicide? (f) Our life is only the sum total of hours, days and years. No other season of life is as valuable as youth. (h) In youth, soft mind can be shaped easily./In youth, , . mind being soft can be shaped easily. (i) Use the morning hours of life or you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. People call it the seed time of life. 7. (a) I am. looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, I could have delivered him the letter. (b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if she had lost the zeal for life. (c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty when our boss called an urgent meeting. (d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where danger is feared. (e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest so that we can renew our energy to lessen the risk. 8. (a) invention; (b) consumers; (c) unfortunate; (d) becomes; (e) children; (f) scientists; (g) incurable; (h) invisible; (i) irreparable; 6) government. 9. (a) Optimism is a great quality, isn't it? (b) Everybody believes this truth, don't they? (c) But all can't be optimistic, can they? (d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, are they? (e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, shouldn't we? 10. (a) If; (b) Ultimately/Undoubtedly; (c) Then/At that time; (d) hence/ therefore; (e) that. 11. "Do not worry about a few mistakes," said the teacher. "You can learn a lot through your mistakes." "Do we learn from our mistakes?" asked the boy.

CHATTOGRAM BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPERA: Grammar Part (30 Marks) 1.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. .5×10=5Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) — the harmful effect of punishment (b) — children. Child psychologists think that both (c) — physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) — child’s growth and development. It may lead (e) — fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) — child. Again if (g) — child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) — others. So, rude (i) — behavior gradually develops (j) — him.2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.   .5×10=5 take eat deserve be thrive cause run know fail do Everybody (a) — that food adulteration (b) —, a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) — fatal diseases. People (d) — this kind of food (e) — a victim to liver disease, 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) — punishment, some strict measures should be (j) — to stop this abominable task of the greedy businessmen. 3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×5=5 (a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive) (b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative) (c) We must learn how to use computer. (Imperative) (d) Computer helps us a lot. (Passive) (e) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Exclamatory) 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses.   .5×10=5 Life without leisure and (a) (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) (beauty) objects of nature. (d) (monotony) work hinders the (e)- (smooth)- of work. Leisure (f) (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) (work) – is (h) (harm) Leisure does not mean (i) (idle) It gives (j) fresh) to our mind. 5. Add tag questions to the statements below. 1×5=5 (a) Time and tide wait for none, —? (b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, —? (c) None can prosper in life without utilizing time properly, —? (d) So, everybody should realize this truth, —? (e) Let’s make the best use of time, —? 6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10-5 once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler How much do you earn a year The cobbler replied laughing I never count in this way I earn barely enough to pass a day and I’m happy Are you really happy said the banker. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Labib/Tanha, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 10 8. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for the relief goods for the affected people. 10 Key Chattogram Board-2022 1. (a) ot7about; (b) on; (c) x; (d) a; (e) to; (f) the; (g) a; (h) to; (i) x; j) in. 2. (a) knows; (by is; (c) causes; (d) eating;-(e) fall; (f) run; (g) do; (h) thrive; (i) deserve; 0) taken. 3. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are so/as great as computer. (b) Computer is not a curse/bane on earth. (c) Let us learn how to use computer. (d) We are helped a lot by computer. (e) How popular it has become because of its usefulness! 4. (a)    relaxation;        (b)        charmless;        (c)        beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) renews; (g) overwork; (h) harmful; (i) idleness; (j) freshness/ refreshment. 5. (a) Time and tide wait for none, do they? (b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, don't we?None can prosper in life without utilizing tune properly, can they? (f) So, everybody should realize this ttuth, shouldn't they? (g) Let's make the best use of time, shall we? 6. Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied laughing," I never count in this way. I earn barely enough to pass a day and I'm happy." "Are you really happy?" said the banker.

Cumilla BOARD-2022 Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the or X). .5×10=5Travelling has (a) great influence (b) – our minds. The human mind always craves (e) change. There is none who does not feel a thrill of joy (d) the new sight of experience. The traveller comes in contact (e) various types of people. If he moves (f) the observant eyes, he can acquire (g) lot of practical knowledge about men and things of (h) world which books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us (i) opportunity to enjoy the more enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j) perfect man. 2. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. .5×10=5 know hinder hear begin call remember inspire be bear join You must have (a) — the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) — our national poet. He (c) — as a rebel poet as well. He (d) — into a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) — his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) — the army. After the war, he (g) — to write poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) — people against oppression. He (i) — the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) — him for his great deeds. 3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×5=5 (a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative) (b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active) (c) He captured a large village. (Passive) (d) The army killed Taimur’s all soldiers. (Negative) (e). He did not disguise himself as a rich traveller to survive. (Affirmative) 4. Complete the text adding suffix, prefix or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10-5 (a) (Forestation) means cutting down of trees (b)(discriminately) Bangladesh is a (c) (dense) populated country. This huge population needs more shelter, (d) (agriculture) land, fuel and furniture, etc. For all these reasons, people cut trees. Moreover, there are (e) (honest) people who cut trees for making money (f) (legally) The (g) (remove) of trees causes serious damage to the soil as trees give (h) (protect) to soil as well. The temperature will rise and it will cause greenhouse effect. One day, the country will be (i) (suitable) for living. So, tree (j) (plant) programme should be extended throughout the country.   5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5 (a) Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases, —? (b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, —? (c) He is to eat a balanced diet, —? (d) He has to take regular physical exercise, —? (e) He must enjoy sound sleep, —? 6. Use punctuation and capital letters where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5 mr. hasan a renowned english teacher has been teaching in our school for the past five years he is honest and sincere he is our favourite teacher we love him much Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you want to be a teacher and you have seen an advertisement in a newspaper. An Assistant Teacher will be appointed in Nurpur High School, Netrokona. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of an Assistant Teacher. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10 8. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Mymensingh City, Mymensingh. The people of your locality suffer greatly due to insufficient water supply. Now, write a letter to the Mayor complaining about insufficient water. 10 Key Cumilla Board-2022 1. (a) a; (b) on; (c) for; (d) at; (e) with; (f) with; (g) a; (h) the; (i) an; 0) a. 2. (a) heard; (b) is; (c) is known; (d) was born; (e) hinder; (0 joined; (g) began; (h) inspired; (i) is called; 0) remember. 3. (a) Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world. (b) Once young Taimur attacked the provinces of a powerful prince. (c) A large village was captured by him. (d) The army did not leave Taimur's any soldiers. Or, No soldier of Taimur, could escape being killed by the army. (e) He disguised himself as a poor traveler to survive. 4. (a) Deforestation; (b) indiscriminately; (c) densely; (d) agricultural; (e) dishonest; (f) illegally; (g) removal; (h) protection; (i) unsuitable; 0) plantation. 5. (a) Good health means the health, free from all kinds of diseases, doesn't it? (b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, can't one? (d) He has to take regular physical exercise, doesn't he? (e) He must enjoy sound sleep, mustn't he? [Note: 'has to' works as modal. So, in this case, `doesn't' is preferable.] 6. Mr. Hasan is a renowned English teacher; has been teaching in our school for the past five years. He is honest and sincere. He is our favourite teacher. We love him much. [Note: In a compound sentence if there is no coordinatinc, conjunction, we can use (;); instead of coordinating conjunction. Ref: Wren and Martin]

JASHORE BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the and zero articles).  .5×10=5 Road accidents have recently become (a) — regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim (b) — untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (c) — the violation of traffic rules by (d)) — unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (e) — passengers and (f) — passers-by. So, in order to save us (g) — the accidents, (h)  — government is trying to create awareness (i) — the people and has passed strict laws (j) — the accused. 2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the text. form consider .5×10-5 understand form consider owe take respect succeed acquire admit forget In an educational institution teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter, it is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) —. A student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) — help from them in case of (f) —. The sensible students never (g) — their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers’ role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers. 3. Change the sentences according to directions given in the bracket. 1×5-5 (a) The freedom fighters are considered to be the real heroes of our country. (Active) (b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative) (c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Positive) (d) By taking proper steps, we can improve their condition. (Negative) (e) We must show proper respect to them. (Passive) 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5 Life without leisure and (a) [relax) is dull. Life becomes (b) (charm)- If one does not have any time to enjoy the (c) (beauty) objects of nature. (d) (monotony) -work hinders the (e) (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) (rich) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) (work) is (h) (harm)- Leisure does not mean (i) (Idle) It gives freshness to (j) (recreate) our energy. 5. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1×5=5 (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, —? (c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —? (d) The sweetest memories of childhood are colourful, —? (e) Who forgets these memories, —? 6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, a computer programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the same. 10. 8. People of all sections have to suffer a lot because of load-shedding. The economic frame of the country is going to be weak for it. Now, write a complaint letter to the editor of a newspaper 10 about the problem of frequent load-shedding over the country. Key Jashore Board-2022 1. (a) d, (b) to; (c) for; (d) x; (e) the; (f) the; (g) from; (h) the/x; (i) among; 0) against. 2. (a) considered; (b) formed; (c) understanding; (d) owes; (e) take;-(f) acquiring; (g) forget; (h) admit; (i) succeed; (j) respect. 3. (a) We consider the freedom fighters to be the real heroes of our country. (b) Their contribution will always be remembered. (c) No other thing/ Nothing is as great as their sacrifice. (d) Without taking proper steps, we cannot improve -their condition. (e) Proper respect must be showed to them.. 4. (a) relaxation; (b) charmless; (c) beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) enriches; (g) overwork; (h) harmful; (i) idleness; 0) recreate. 5. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren't they? (b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we? (c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, aren't they? (d) The sweetest memories of childhood are colourful, aren't they? (e) Who forgets these memories, do they? 6. "Go to bed now," mother said. "You can complete your assignment in the morning." "No, mom. I'll finish it now."

DINAJPUR BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. .5×10=5 Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a) — many problems. The use of poly bags is very dreadful. Recently it has become (b) — great threat (c) — our environment. (d) — bags block the drainage system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e) — the towns and the cities go under (f) — dirty water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g) — fertility of our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h) — poly bags. Yet some greedy and (i) — dishonest businessmen are producing the bags (j) — their own interest. 2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5×10-5 have maintain dislike be create regard show refer indulge hamper Social value denotes customs, beliefs, social practices and norms. Besides, social value (a) — to in a the mode of manners and the way of behaviour. Social value is (b) — as the picture of the culture of a nation. It (c) — a great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of (d) — social values. Dishonesty, cruelty, misconduct, untruthfulness. rude behaviour, etc. were strongly hated and (e) — in society. At present, our social value (f) — great threat. Young people (g) — due respect to their elders. They are seen (h) — in different types of antisocial activities. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (i) —.  It is high time we (j) — social awareness about social values. 3. Change the sentences according to directions. (a) The government has almost completed the construction of the Padma Bridge. (Passive) (b) This is the largest bridge of Bangladesh. (Comparative degree) (c) The countrymen will be very happy when it will be opened for use. (Exclamatory) (d) It is a mega project. (Negative) (e) We should go to visit it. (Imperative) 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5 The nature of a mother’s love is the same in all countries. It is (a) — (universe) for our (b) — (exist) on earth, we (c) — (great) owe to our father and mother. (d) — (special) to our mother. A mother’s love is (e) — (parallel) and unique. A child’s (f) — (relate) with its mother is (g) — (heaven) and (h) — (spirit) see a mother (i) — (different) to her child’s well-being. 5. Make tag questions of the following statements. (a) Industry is the key to success, —? (b) The industrious are prosperous, —? (c) They hardly suffer from poverty, —? (d) On the other hand, there is no alternative to industry, —? (e) Let us try to be industrious, —? 6 . Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.   1×5=5 the old woman said can you give me some food I have been starving for three days the young man said why do you beg cant you work Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you are Jamil/Jamila and you have completed your Honours and Master’s degrees in English and you are looking for a job. Recently you have seen an advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher in English at Balaka Model High School, Dhaka. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10 8. Imagine, you are Helal/Helena, a student of class 9 of Rupali Public School, Tangail. Your school has a big library, but the collection of books and sitting arrangement are not satisfactory. Now, write a complaint letter to your Headmaster to solve the problem. not good and healthy. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster about it. 10 Key Dinajpur Board-2022 1.(a) with; (b) a; (c) for/to; (d) The; (e) around/ of-, (f) x; (g) the-, (h) of-, (i) x; 0) for. 2. (a) refers; (b) regarded; (c) has; (d) maintaining; (e) disliked; (f) is; (g) do not show-, (h) indulged; (i) hampered; 0) created. 3. (a) The construction of the Padma Bridge has been almost completed by the government. (b) This is larger than any other bridge of Bangladesh. (c) How happy the countrymen will be when it will be opened for use! (d) It's not a small/mini project. (e) Let us go to visit it. 4. (a) universal; (b) existence; (c) greatly; (d) especially; (e) unparalleled; (f) relationship/, relation; (g) heavenly; (h) spiritual; (i) hardly; 0) indifferent. 5. (a) Industry is the key to success, isn't it? (b) The industrious are prosperous, aren't   they? (c) They hardly suffer from poverty, do they? (d) On the other hand, there is no alternative to is there? (e) Let us try to be industrious, shall we? 6. The old woman said, "Can you give me some food? I have been starving for three days." The young man said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?"

MYMENSINGH BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Put a cross (X) where no article is needed.    .5×10-5 A national flag is (a) — matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b) — world has a national flag (c) — its own. As (d) — independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) — symbol of independence. (f) — sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in (g) — flag indicates (h) — martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) — the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j) — honour. 2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5X10=5 make become conduct enhance send help do be increase Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) — intercommunication. It (b) — our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c) — smaller due to the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) — its users watch TV, and use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, etc. We (e) — almost everything by using various mobile apps. We can check mails and (f) — the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) — noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h) — dependent on it greatly. It has played a vital role in (i) — online education. But excessive use of if causes unpredictable health hazards. So, we (j) — It excessively. 3. Change the sentences according to directions.  1×5=5 (a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Make it positive) (b) In fact, it is a blessing of science. (Make it negative without changing the original meaning) (c) It has facilitated the world very greatly. (Make it exclamatory) (d) Moreover, it has lessened our workloads. (Make it passive) (e) So, we should use it in our everyday life. (Make it imperative) 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5 Health is wealth. To keep in good health, we have to follow many things. Physical exercise is one of them. It increases our appetite and improves (a) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (b) — (digest) he should take physical exercise. Proper (c) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (e) — (circulate) Our antibodies will be (f) — (act) if our blood circulation is (g) — (normal) (h) — (proper) blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) — predictable physical problems. So, we must take physical exercise for the (j) — (improve) of blood circulation. 5. Add tag questions to the following statements. 1×5=5 (a) Reading books is a good habit,—? (b) One should read books to acquire knowledge,—? (c) Reading books never goes in vain,—? (d) There is a saying, “The more you read, the more you learn”,—? (e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books,—? 6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5 monira said to protiva how does the question seem to you have you got everything common no one item is uncommon to me what about you said protiva i m in the same position like you replied monira Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you are Kabir/Kabita. You have passed the HSC this year. You have found a vacancy advertisement published in The Daily Ittefaq’ for the post of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida of class X of Raipura Adarsha High School, Raipura, Narsingdi. You have a canteen in your school. But the quality of foods is not good and healthy. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster about it. 10 Mymensingh Board-2022 1. (a) a; (b) the; (c) of, (d) an; (e) the; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) for; 0) x. 2. (a) enhances/has enhanced; (b) has made; (c) has become; (d) helps/can help; (e) do/can do; (f) send; (g) increased; (h) are; (i) conducting; 0) should not use. 3. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are, as great as computer. (b) In fact, it is not a curse of science. (c) How greatly it has facilitated the world! (d) Moreover, our workloads have been lessened by it. (e) So, let us use it in our everyday life. 4. (a) digestion/digestive; (b) indigestion; (c) digestion; (d) constipation; (e) circulation; (f) inactive; (g) abnormal; (h) Improper; (i) unpredictable; 0) improvement. 5. (a) Reading books is a good habit, isn't it? (b) One should read books to acquire knowledge, shouldn't one/they? (c) Reading books never goes in vain, does it? (d) There is a saying, "The more you read, the more you.learn", isn't there? (e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books, shouldn't he/she? 6. Monira said to Protiva, "How does the question seem to you? Have you got everything common?" "No, one item is uncommon to me. What about you?" said Protiva. "I'm in the same position like you," replied Monira.

SSC Dhaka Board -2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Put a cross (X) where no article is needed.    .5×10-5 A national flag is (a) — matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b) — world has a national flag (c) — its own. As (d) — independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) — symbol of independence. (f) — sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in (g) — flag indicates (h) — martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) — the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j) — honour. 2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5X10=5 make     become               conduct                enhance              send      help       do           be           increase Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) — intercommunication. It (b) — our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c) — smaller due to the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) — its users watch TV, and use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, etc. We (e) — almost everything by using various mobile apps. We can check mails and (f) — the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) — noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h) — dependent on it greatly. It has played a vital role in (i) — online education. But excessive use of if causes unpredictable health hazards. So, we (j) — It excessively. 3. Change the sentences according to directions.  1×5=5 (a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Make it positive) (b) In fact, it is a blessing of science. (Make it negative without changing the original meaning) (c) It has facilitated the world very greatly. (Make it exclamatory) (d) Moreover, it has lessened our workloads. (Make it passive) (e) So, we should use it in our everyday life. (Make it imperative) 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5 Health is wealth. To keep in good health, we have to follow many things. Physical exercise is one of them. It increases our appetite and improves (a) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (b) — (digest) he should take physical exercise. Proper (c) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (e) — (circulate) Our antibodies will be (f) — (act) if our blood circulation is (g) — (normal) (h) — (proper) blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) — predictable physical problems. So, we must take physical exercise for the (j) — (improve) of blood circulation. 5. Add tag questions to the following statements. 1×5=5 (a) Reading books is a good habit,—? (b) One should read books to acquire knowledge,—? (c) Reading books never goes in vain,—? (d) There is a saying, “The more you read, the more you learn”,—? (e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books,—? 6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5 monira said to protiva how does the question seem to you have you got everything common no one item is uncommon to me what about you said protiva i m in the same position like you replied monira Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you are Kabir/Kabita. You have passed the HSC this year. You have found a vacancy advertisement published in The Daily Ittefaq’ for the post of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida of class X of Raipura Adarsha High School, Raipura, Narsingdi. You have a canteen in your school. But the quality of foods is not good and healthy. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster about it. 10 Key Dhaka Board-2022 1. (a) at/in; (b) in; (c) the; (d) the; (e) to/on/down; (f) a; (g) in/by; (h) The; (i) x; j) at. 2. (a) depends; (b) lead; (c) build; (d) work; (e) remembered, (f) idle; (g) will lag/may lag; (h) are/were; (i) reach/can reach/have reached; j) should follow.3. , (a) Isn't Bangladesh a low-lying country? (b) We are visited by natural disasters every year. (c) Everyone/Everybody knows the consequence of Tsunami. ; Or, All know the consequence of Tsunami. (d) How devastating the recent food was!,: ,(e) No other city is as risky as Dhaka in the earthquake zone. Or, No other city in the earthquake zone is as risky as Dhaka. 4. (a) education; (b) useful; (c) truly; (d) personal; (e; thoughtful; (f) truthful; (g) dutiful; (h) prosperous (i) remove; 0) self-reliance. 5. (a) Everybody wants to lead a better life, don't they? (b) A better life seldom comes without hard work, does it?   1, (c) We have to work hard for this, don't we?But most of us can hardly do the job, can we? (d) Actually, life is not a bed of roses, is it? 6. "Have you killed the rats?" said the mayor. "Yes, I have," replied the piper. "Give me the promised money." "How funny you are!" said the mayor. "Take only fifty."

How often do you meet with your family? Due to our busy schedules, we don’t see each other during the day. However, in the evening, we come together for dinner, watch TV, and discuss our day. If I move out in the future, I plan to set aside time to visit my parents at least twice a week. How do you spend time with your family? We enjoy a big, delicious dinner with scrumptious food prepared by my mom. After dinner, around 7 o'clock, we either watch the news, chat with each other, or huddle together to play cards. It’s a precious time for us to briefly escape the hectic whirlwind of daily life. Do you want to live with your family in the future? Probably not. I think it’s important for me to start an independent life as an adult. However, I still feel responsible for taking good care of my parents and will make time to visit them at least twice a week. What activities does your family like doing together? We often have dinner together and, on weekends, enjoy eating out or engaging in outdoor activities. Sometimes, we take a family trip to the beach to unwind on our free days. What activities did your family do when you were young? When I was little, my family frequently went on picnics. We’d prepare slap-up snacks and sit together to enjoy them. These family outings were wonderful for strengthening our bonds. Are you close to your family members? Yes, my parents are quite traditional but have always made an effort to foster a strong bond between us. They take good care of my brother and me and offer guidance in various aspects of life. How has your family influenced you? My parents, while traditional, have always been supportive friends who encouraged me without imposing their expectations. They instilled in me important values such as respect, humility, patience, and diligence. My family has played a significant role in shaping who I am today, and I am deeply grateful for them. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Set aside Reserve for a special purpose আলাদা রাখা Отложить अलग रखना 留出 Scrumptious Delicious সুস্বাদু Вкусный स्वादिष्ट 美味的 Hectic whirlwind Busy schedule ব্যস্ত সময় Безумный круговорот व्यस्त समय 忙碌的旋风 Huddle together Gather closely একত্রে জড়ো হওয়া Собираться вместе एकत्र होना 聚在一起 Make time to do something Allocate time for an activity সময় বের করা Найти время для чего-то समय निकालना 抽出时间做某事 Eat out Have a meal outside বাইরে খাওয়া Кушать вне дома बाहर खाना 外出就餐 Family trip Travel with family members পারিবারিক সফর Семейное путешествие पारिवारिक यात्रा 家庭旅行 Slap-up High-quality or lavish সুস্বাদু Отличный बेहतरीन 精美的 Imprint Establish firmly in the mind মনের মধ্যে স্থাপন Впечатать मन में छाप छोड़ना 铭刻在心中 Diligence Careful and persistent effort পরিশ্রম Прилежание मेहनत 勤奋 ............. ...............

What is your favourite gift? Among the many gifts I've received from relatives and friends, my favorite is the bicycle my parents gave me for my tenth birthday. At that time, having a mountain bike was quite rare, and it made my daily commute to school so much more enjoyable and convenient. Do you often give gifts to people? Yes, I love giving gifts. It's always a joy to see how happy and grateful people are when they receive something. Even a small token of appreciation can make a big difference and bring a smile to someone's face. What was the last gift you received? The last gift I received was a lovely watch from my girlfriend a few weeks ago. While the watch itself is beautiful, what really touched me was the thoughtfulness behind the gift. It was a birthday present, and it showed how much she knows and cares about me. When considering a present to give to someone, how do you select this gift? Choosing the perfect gift can be quite challenging, especially for someone who seems to have everything. I usually try to listen carefully to their hints or preferences and consider their hobbies and interests to find something meaningful and suitable. Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t like? I haven’t received any gifts that I disliked, but there are some that I haven’t used much, like soft toys. While I appreciate the gesture, I’m not as fond of them as some others might be. I have accumulated quite a few over the years. Do you prefer receiving a gift or giving a gift? I prefer receiving gifts. When giving gifts, I have to carefully consider the recipient's interests and preferences, which can be quite tricky. On the other hand, receiving a gift is straightforward—you either like it or you don’t, and it's always a pleasant surprise. Do you think it’s difficult to choose what gift to give to people? Yes, it can be difficult to choose the right gift. People have different tastes and preferences, so finding something that suits them perfectly can be a challenge. It requires a bit of thought and sometimes even a bit of guesswork based on what you know about them. What were the gifts you sent to others recently? Recently, I sent some cosmetics, like eye shadow and day cream, to my friends. I also gave one friend a cute blue bag, which she really loved. I enjoy picking out gifts that I think will be appreciated and useful. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Sentimental value Emotional importance আবেগগত মূল্য Эмоциональная ценность भावनात्मक मूल्य 情感价值 Pouched Overwhelmed or deeply moved মুগ্ধ Тронут प्रभावित 感动 Tricky Difficult or challenging কঠিন Сложный मुश्किल 棘手 Hobbies and interests Things people enjoy doing শখ এবং আগ্রহ Хобби и интересы शौक और रुचियाँ 爱好和兴趣 Pile up Accumulate or collect জমা হওয়া Накопить इकट्ठा करना 堆积 Accurate Correct or precise সঠিক Точный सटीक 准确的 Token of appreciation A small gift to show thanks কৃতজ্ঞতার চিহ্ন Знак благодарности आभार का प्रतीक 感谢的小礼物 Accumulate Gather or collect over time সঞ্চিত করা Накопить जमा करना 积累 ............. ...............

Does it rain much in your country? (Where? When?) Yes, it does rain quite a bit in my country. During the summer, especially from June to August, tropical storms bring torrential rain. The rainfall is generally higher in the northern regions compared to the southern parts. Is there any part of your country where it doesn’t rain much? To be honest, I don’t give a hoot about the specifics of rainfall distribution in my country. However, I believe the northern regions experience the most rainfall due to their intricate system of rivers. Does it rain a lot in your hometown? It depends on the season. In winter and spring, there is a dearth of rain, with arid weather dominating. On the other hand, summer and August usually bring rain cats and dogs, which can cause significant problems for people traveling on the road. Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown? Yes, last summer stands out. I was heading to work when all of a sudden, it began to rain, followed by a deluge. I was soaked to the skin and ended up missing a very important meeting. Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown? Absolutely. Rain often holds up traffic, causing roads to become clogged and leading to severe traffic congestion. I usually prefer to stay home and watch TV rather than deal with the hassle of being stuck in traffic. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Tropical storm A strong storm with heavy rain ট্রপিক্যাল ঝড় Тропический шторм उष्णकटिबंधीय तूफान 热带风暴 Torrential rain Extremely heavy rain প্রবাহিত বৃষ্টি Ливневый дождь भारी बारिश 暴雨 Give a hoot about something/someone Not be interested in something or someone কিছুতে আগ্রহ না থাকা Не интересоваться чем-то किसी चीज़ में रुचि न होना 不关心 Intricate Very detailed and complicated জটিল Сложный जटिल 错综复杂的 Dearth Scarcity or lack of something অভাব Недостаток कमी 缺乏 Arid Very dry, with little or no rain শুষ্ক Засушливый सूखा 干旱的 Rain cats and dogs Rain very heavily প্রচন্ড বৃষ্টি Льет как из ведра बहुत जोरदार बारिश 倾盆大雨 All of a sudden Happening unexpectedly হঠাৎ করে Вдруг अचानक 突然 Deluge A large amount of water or heavy rain প্রচণ্ড বৃষ্টি Наводнение बाढ़ 洪水 Hold someone/something up Delay someone or something দেরি করা Задерживать किसी को/चीज़ को रोकना 拖延 ............. ...............

How old were you when you started school? To the best of my recollection, I started kindergarten at the age of four. Then, when I turned six, I moved on to primary school. Where did you go to school? I lived on the outskirts of town during my early years, so I attended both primary and secondary schools in my small town. However, when I started high school, my parents decided to move to the city so I could attend a more prestigious school with modern facilities. How did you get to school each day? My school was within walking distance, so I walked there every day. Even though my parents bought me a bike to make the journey easier, I preferred walking as it allowed me to get some exercise and strengthen my lower body. Did you enjoy it? Yes, absolutely. Unlike some of my friends who had a strong aversion to school and preferred to play truant, I genuinely loved going to school every day. I was eager to learn new things from my teachers and interact with my friends. Have you ever returned to see your old school again? Yes, from time to time, when I was on break from work and back in my hometown, I made it a point to visit my old school. It brought back fond memories of when I was a mischievous kid who enjoyed playing pranks on others. What was your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject was definitely history. I found it fascinating to learn about different civilizations and historical events. History classes were always engaging, and I loved how they connected the past with the present. Do you think school prepared you well for your future? Yes, I believe school provided a solid foundation for my future. It taught me essential academic skills and life lessons, such as time management and teamwork. My education also sparked a love for learning that continues to benefit me today. Were there any subjects you disliked? I was never fond of mathematics. Although I understood its importance, I found it challenging and less enjoyable compared to subjects like history or literature. How did your school experience shape who you are today? My school experience played a significant role in shaping who I am today. It instilled in me a strong work ethic, the importance of curiosity, and the value of friendships. The challenges and successes I experienced helped build my character and confidence. Do you think schools should change their teaching methods? Yes, I think schools should continuously adapt their teaching methods to keep up with the changing world. Incorporating technology and interactive learning can make education more engaging and relevant to students' future careers. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese To the best of my recollection As far as I remember আমার মনে যতোটা পড়ে Насколько я помню मेरी याद के अनुसार 据我记忆 Outskirts The outer parts of a town or city শহরের প্রান্তিক অঞ্চল Окраины города शहर के बाहरी इलाके 市区郊区 Prestigious High status or reputation মর্যাদাপূর্ণ Престижный प्रतिष्ठित 声望高的 Aversion Strong dislike বিরোধিতা Отвращение नफरत 厌恶 Play truant Skip school without permission স্কুলে অনুপস্থিত থাকা Пропускать школу स्कूल न जाने के लिए 逃学 Mischievous Playfully causing trouble দুষ্টুমি Шаловливый शरारती 调皮的 Pranks Playful tricks or jokes মজার খেলনা Шутки, шалости शरारती मजाक 恶作剧 Foundation Basic base or support ভিত্তি Основа आधार 基础 Life lessons Important lessons about life জীবনের শিক্ষা Уроки жизни जीवन की शिक्षा 生活课程 Sparked Initiated or stimulated উজ্জীবিত Вызвало प्रेरित किया 激发 Disliked Did not enjoy or like অপছন্দ করা Не нравился नापसंद 不喜欢 Solid foundation Strong and reliable base শক্ত ভিত্তি Надежная основа मजबूत आधार 坚实的基础 Adapt Change to fit new conditions পরিবর্তন করা Адаптировать बदलना 适应 Incorporating Including or adding অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা Включение शामिल करना 纳入 Interactive learning Learning that involves active participation পারস্পরিক শিক্ষা Интерактивное обучение अंतःक्रियात्मक शिक्षा 互动学习 ............. ...............

How often do you use a computer? Almost every day, I have to admit. The computer is an integral part of my daily routine. Not only is it essential for my work and studies, but I also use it to unwind by browsing social networks or listening to music that fits my taste. What kinds of computers are popular in your country? There are two types that are widely used in my country: desktops and laptops. Of the two, laptops are much more convenient due to their portability. They are incredibly useful for school projects or business trips, allowing for flexibility and ease of use. What do you usually use your computer for? To be honest, my primary use for the computer is for studying. I download materials and engage in self-study most of the time. After a period of intense reading, I often relax by visiting websites and listening to my favorite songs to unwind. Who taught you how to use a computer? I learned how to use a computer largely on my own. Initially, I was engrossed in computer games, which helped me master typing and mouse control. Later, I became more serious and took a formal course to enhance my computing skills. Do you think computers have changed your life a lot? Absolutely. Computers are central to my daily life, and I rely on them so much that I can't imagine living without them. If computers were to vanish, or if social networking sites disappeared, life would feel profoundly empty and disconnected. How do you get on the internet? There are two computers in my home, both connected via a router, which allows them to access the internet simultaneously. Additionally, I recently purchased a smartphone, which enables me to get online even when I’m on the go. Is the internet very popular in your country? The internet is extremely popular in my country. It permeates every aspect of our lives. We use it for entertainment, information, and communication. Honestly, because of the internet, I haven't written a physical letter in over ten years. How can people learn things on the internet? Many people share their experiences online, and you can often find video tutorials that teach various skills. Personally, I enjoy using Wikipedia to gain knowledge and answer questions. Additionally, online courses offer a convenient way to earn degrees without attending a physical campus, making education more accessible. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Integral part Essential part অপরিহার্য অংশ Неотъемлемая часть अनिवार्य हिस्सा 不可或缺的部分 Part and parcel Essential component অঙ্গাঙ্গি Неотъемлемая часть अनिवार्य घटक 不可或缺的一部分 Portability Ease of carrying বহনযোগ্যতা Портативность पोर्टेबिलिटी 便携性 Unwind Relax বিশ্রাম Расслабиться आराम करना 放松 Engrossed Absorbed মগ্ন Захваченный गहरे में लगा हुआ 全神贯注 Formal course Structured training আনুষ্ঠানিক কোর্স Официальный курс औपचारिक पाठ्यक्रम 正式课程 Vanish Disappear অদৃশ্য হওয়া Исчезнуть गायब हो जाना 消失 Permeates Spreads through ছড়িয়ে পড়ে Проникает फैलता है 渗透 Accessible Easy to reach অ্যাক্সেসযোগ্য Доступный सुलभ 可接触的 Absorb information Take in knowledge তথ্য শোষণ Усваивать информацию जानकारी प्राप्त करना 吸收信息 Log in Sign in লগ ইন Войти लॉग इन करना 登录 Log out Sign out লগ আউট Выйти लॉग आउट करना 登出 Browse Surf ব্রাউজ করা Просматривать ब्राउज़ करना 浏览 Download Get files from the internet ডাউনলোড করা Скачать डाउनलोड करना 下载 Upload Send files to the internet আপলোড করা Загрузить अपलोड करना 上传 User-friendly Easy to use ব্যবহার বান্ধব Удобный для пользователя उपयोगकर्ता के अनुकूल 用户友好 Interface User interface ইন্টারফেস Интерфейс इंटरफेस 界面 Connectivity Internet access সংযোগযোগ্যতা Подключение कनेक्टिविटी 连通性 Wi-Fi Wireless internet ওয়াইফাই Беспроводной интернет वाई-फाई 无线网络 Router Device that manages internet connections রাউটার Маршрутизатор राउटर 路由器 Data breach Unauthorized access to information ডেটা লঙ্ঘন Утечка данных डेटा उल्लंघन 数据泄露 Cybersecurity Protection against online threats সাইবার সিকিউরিটি Кибербезопасность साइबर सुरक्षा 网络安全 Firewall Security system to block unauthorized access ফায়ারওয়াল Брандмауэр फायरवॉल 防火墙 Encryption Securing data with codes এনক্রিপশন Шифрование एन्क्रिप्शन 加密 Malware Harmful software ম্যালওয়ার Вредоносное ПО मैलवेयर 恶意软件 Phishing Fraudulent attempts to get personal information ফিশিং Фишинг फिशिंग 网络钓鱼 Update Install new versions আপডেট Обновление अपडेट 更新 Backup Copy of data for safety ব্যাকআপ Резервное копирование बैकअप 备份 ............. ...............

Do you like to go out or stay at home? If I had to choose, I’d prefer staying at home because I can’t stand the hustle and bustle of city life. Going out is also time-consuming, as it requires careful grooming and preparation. In contrast, staying at home allows me to relax and idly pass the time without any pressure. How much time do you spend at home? As a full-time worker, I’m usually only at home in the evenings, which is quite unfortunate. I often wish I had more time to spend at home with my family. What do you do at home? After a long day at work, I’m usually too exhausted to engage in anything strenuous. Instead, I unwind by browsing through my smartphone and logging into Facebook to catch up on the day’s events. What did you do at home when you were a child? When I was a child, I used to play with the toys my mother gave me. There wasn’t anything particularly special about it; I simply enjoyed spending time alone and being in my own company. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Loathe Hate ঘৃণা Ненавидеть नफरत करना 厌恶 Hustle and bustle Busy and noisy ব্যস্ততা ও কোলাহল Суета и шум हलचल और शोर 喧嚣与繁忙 Idly Casually or without purpose অলসভাবে Лениво आलसी तरीके से 闲逛地 Dead beat Extremely tired প্রচণ্ড ক্লান্ত Уставший до предела थका हुआ 累垮了 Strenuous Physically demanding কঠোর Напряжённый कठिन 累人的 Unwind Relax or de-stress বিশ্রাম Расслабиться आराम करना 放松 Catch up on Update oneself on আপডেট করা Навёрстывать अपडेट करना 赶上 Knee-high to a grasshopper Very young or small খুব ছোট Совсем юный बहुत छोटा 非常小 In my own company Alone নিজের সঙ্গ В одиночестве अकेले 自己的陪伴 ............. ...............

Q1: How important is music in your life? A1: Music is an integral part of my life; it's like the soundtrack that accompanies my daily journey. Whether I'm working, commuting, or just relaxing, there's always a melody playing in the background. Q2: What kind of music do you usually listen to? A2: I have a diverse taste in music, ranging from soothing acoustic tunes to energetic rock anthems. It depends on my mood and the atmosphere; I find different genres resonate with different moments. Q3: Do you play any musical instruments? A3: Regrettably, I haven't picked up an instrument yet. However, I've always been fascinated by the idea of learning to play the guitar. It's on my bucket list of things to tackle in the near future. Q4: How often do you go to live music performances or concerts? A4: I try to attend live music performances whenever possible. There's a unique energy and connection with the artists that you can't quite replicate with recorded music. It's a dynamic and immersive experience. Q5: Do you think music can influence people's mood? How? A5: Absolutely. Music has this incredible power to evoke emotions and alter one's mood. A cheerful melody can uplift spirits, while a poignant ballad might resonate with deeper feelings, creating a profound emotional impact. Q6: Are there any traditional music genres in your country? A6: Indeed, my country has a rich tapestry of traditional music genres that reflect our cultural heritage. From folk tunes passed down through generations to regional musical styles, it's a vibrant mosaic of musical traditions. Q7: How do you discover new music? A7: I employ a mix of methods to discover new music. Streaming platforms with personalized recommendations, social media sharing, and sometimes just word of mouth from friends all contribute to expanding my musical horizons. Q8: Have you ever written a song or composed music? A8: While I'm not a songwriter or composer, I have dabbled in jotting down some lyrics or melodies as a form of creative expression. It's more of a therapeutic outlet than a serious attempt at creating music. Q9: How do you feel about the music industry today? A9: The music industry today is incredibly dynamic and diverse. The advent of digital platforms has democratized access to music, allowing independent artists to flourish. However, challenges like piracy and streaming revenue distribution persist. Q10: What role does music play in celebrations in your culture? A10: In my culture, music is an indispensable element of celebrations. Festivals, weddings, and other joyous occasions are incomplete without lively music and dance. It's a cultural glue that binds people together in moments of happiness. Q11: Can you play any musical instruments? If not, would you like to learn? A11: As of now, my musical abilities are limited to being an enthusiastic listener. However, I've always harbored a desire to learn the guitar. It's on my to-do list as a personal goal for the coming years. Q12: How do you feel about the influence of Western music on your country's traditional music? A12: The influence of Western music on our traditional music has been both enriching and challenging. While it has introduced fresh perspectives and fusion genres, there's also the need to preserve and honor our indigenous musical heritage. Q13: In your opinion, what makes a good song? A13: A good song, in my opinion, combines meaningful lyrics with a captivating melody. It's about striking a chord with the listener emotionally and creating a memorable and immersive experience. Q14: How do you think technology has changed the way people access and listen to music? A14: Technology has revolutionized the music landscape, providing instant access to a vast library of songs through streaming services. While it has made music more accessible, there are concerns about its impact on artists' livelihoods and the value of music. Q15: Do you think learning music should be a part of the school curriculum? A15: Absolutely. Introducing music education in schools is essential. It not only fosters creativity and a deeper appreciation for the arts but also provides students with a holistic and well-rounded education. Set-2 Who is your favorite singer? My favorite singer is Adele. Her voice is so powerful and melodious that I can’t help but listen to her tracks whenever I have some free time. In fact, she is a globally acclaimed pop artist known for her exceptional talent. Do you want to see her concert? Absolutely! I have attended several of her concerts, and I must say her performances were outstanding. Although ticket prices were somewhat steep, I managed to see her live eventually. What's your attitude towards pop singers? Pop singers are celebrities who significantly enhance our lives by providing us with entertainment. Their music can lift our spirits and recharge our energy when we’re feeling stressed from work or studies. Without pop singers, life would certainly be more monotonous and less enjoyable. Do you prefer attending concerts or listening to albums? I’d rather attend a concert than listen to a collection of recorded songs. The experience of seeing a singer perform live, interacting with the audience, and immersing yourself in the dynamic atmosphere of a concert is far more enjoyable than just staying home and listening to music. Do you want to be a pop singer? I’m not particularly skilled at singing, so the idea of becoming a pop singer has never crossed my mind. I’d prefer singing at a karaoke bar instead. Besides, the life of a celebrity comes with its challenges, including a lack of privacy and constant media attention. Do you like going to concerts? I love socializing and going to concerts is one of the best ways to enjoy a lively atmosphere. Moreover, if one of my favorite bands is on tour, I would definitely go the extra mile to get a ticket, regardless of the cost. Would you want to be a celebrity in the future? I’m not sure. While it would be wonderful to be adored everywhere and enjoy VIP treatment while traveling the world, there are significant downsides too, such as a lack of privacy and intrusive paparazzi. Considering all aspects, I’m inclined to think that being a celebrity might not be for me. . Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Powerful Strong or impactful শক্তিশালী Мощный शक्तिशाली 强大的 Globally acclaimed Widely recognized বিশ্বব্যাপী প্রশংসিত Широко признанный विश्व स्तर पर सराहा गया 全球认可的 Steep Expensive or high মহামূল্য Высокий महंगा 昂贵的 Outstanding Excellent or superb অসাধারণ Выдающийся उत्कृष्ट 杰出的 Enhance Improve or make better উন্নত করা Улучшать सुधारना 提升 Recharge Replenish or restore পুনরায় পূর্ণ করা Восстанавливать ऊर्जा भरना 充电 Monotonous Dull or repetitive একঘেয়েমি Монотонный एकरस 单调的 Immersing oneself in Becoming deeply involved in নিজেকে সম্পূর্ণরূপে জড়ানো Погружение в पूरी तरह से संलग्न होना 沉浸在 Relish Enjoy or take pleasure in উপভোগ করা Наслаждаться आनंद लेना 享受 Go the extra mile Make extra effort অতিরিক্ত চেষ্টা করা Постараться изо всех сил अतिरिक्त प्रयास करना 付出额外的努力 Intrusive paparazzi Press who invade privacy প্রচার মাধ্যম যারা গোপনীয়তা লঙ্ঘন করে Назойливые папарацци छायाकार जो निजता का उल्लंघन करते हैं 侵扰的狗仔队 ....

Q1: Do you enjoy outdoor activities? Why or why not? A1: Absolutely! I'm an avid outdoorsy person. I find solace in nature – the rustle of leaves, the fresh air – it's a rejuvenating experience that allows me to escape the daily grind. Q2: What outdoor activities do you usually participate in? A2: I often engage in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and occasionally, I dabble in some adrenaline-pumping activities like zip-lining or rock climbing. Q3: How do outdoor activities contribute to a person's well-being? A3: Outdoor activities play a pivotal role in holistic well-being. They offer a break from sedentary routines, provide physical exercise, and foster mental rejuvenation. It's like hitting the reset button for me. Q4: Do you prefer outdoor activities alone or with others? Why? A4: It depends. Sometimes, I relish the tranquility of solo hikes, but there's an undeniable joy in sharing outdoor adventures with friends. It adds a social element that enhances the overall experience. Q5: How do you prepare for outdoor activities? A5: Preparation is key. I ensure I have the right gear, pack essentials like water, snacks, and a first aid kit. Safety first, but it's equally important to embrace spontaneity and go with the flow. Q6: Have you ever tried any extreme outdoor activities? A6: Yes, I've dabbled in a few extreme activities like white-water rafting and paragliding. The adrenaline rush is unparalleled, and it's a fantastic way to push personal boundaries. Q7: What outdoor activity would you recommend to someone who wants to start? A7: I'd recommend starting with something accessible yet fulfilling, like hiking. It doesn't require elaborate equipment, and it's a great way to gradually ease into the world of outdoor activities. Q8: How do outdoor activities differ in different seasons? A8: The beauty of outdoor activities lies in their seasonality. In summer, water-based activities like kayaking shine, while winter opens doors to snow sports. Each season offers a unique palette of possibilities. Q9: Are there any outdoor activities you would like to try in the future? A9: Skydiving has always intrigued me. The idea of free-falling and experiencing that rush seems like the ultimate outdoor adventure. It's on my bucket list for sure. Q10: Do you think outdoor activities are suitable for all age groups? Why or why not? A10: Absolutely. Outdoor activities can be tailored to suit all age groups. From gentle walks for seniors to more vigorous pursuits for the younger generation, there's something for everyone. Q11: How do outdoor activities contribute to environmental awareness? A11: Engaging in outdoor activities fosters a deeper appreciation for nature, creating environmentally conscious individuals. It's a firsthand connection that often translates into a desire to protect our natural resources. Q12: What benefits do you think people can gain from regularly participating in outdoor activities? A12: Regular participation in outdoor activities not only enhances physical fitness but also improves mental health, promotes stress relief, and cultivates a sense of connection with the environment. It's a holistic well-being package. Q13: Do you think urban areas provide enough opportunities for outdoor activities? A13: Urban areas can be challenging, but many cities have invested in parks, recreational spaces, and cycling trails. While they might not replicate the wilderness, they offer accessible options for outdoor enthusiasts. Q14: How have outdoor activities changed with modern technology? A14: Technology has brought innovations to outdoor activities, from advanced gear to GPS navigation. However, there's a delicate balance; it's essential to embrace technology without losing the essence of the outdoor experience. Q15: In your opinion, what makes an outdoor activity memorable? A15: The most memorable outdoor activities often involve a perfect blend of stunning landscapes, good company, and a dash of adventure. It's those moments where you feel alive and connected to the beauty of the great outdoors. Set-2 How often do you go outside every week? It varies. When I’m not preoccupied with tests or homework, I often go outside quite a bit, whether it's for shopping or hanging out with friends. However, during intense study periods or when preparing for exams, I might stay at school for weeks without much outdoor activity. Do you spend enough time doing outdoor activities? I wouldn’t say so. As a senior in college, I’m overwhelmed with papers, IELTS exam preparation, and spending precious time with classmates. Consequently, I have limited opportunities to engage in outdoor activities this term. What’s the amount of exercise that modern people do? Many people are conscious of their physical health and regularly visit fitness centers or participate in outdoor activities. However, a significant number of people tend to stay home more and may lack the motivation to exercise regularly, which is detrimental to their health. What kind of outdoor activity do you often do? In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and playing badminton in the park. Hiking is beneficial for my health and helps me connect with nature. Playing badminton allows me to stretch my arms and unwind after a full day of work or study. What are the advantages of outdoor activities? Outdoor activities offer several benefits, especially for children. They help develop physical potential and teach teamwork through group activities. With children often spending much of their time studying indoors, getting outside for fresh air can boost their effectiveness and overall well-being. Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Preoccupied Busy with ব্যস্ত Занят व्यस्त 忙于 Engaged in Involved in জড়িত Заниматься संलग्न 从事 Intense Extreme or severe তীব্র Интенсивный तीव्र 激烈的 Detrimental Harmful ক্ষতিকর Вредный हानिकारक 有害的 Connect with Relate to or get closer to সংযুক্ত হওয়া Связаться с जुड़ना 与...联系 Unwind Relax or de-stress আরাম করা Расслабиться आराम करना 放松 Boost Improve or increase উন্নতি করা Увеличить बढ़ाना 提升 Preoccupied with Engrossed or absorbed in কিছুতে পুরোপুরি ব্যস্ত Поглощен व्यस्त 专注于 Engage in Participate in অংশগ্রহণ করা Участвовать भाग लेना 参与 Intense period High-stress time তীব্র সময় Интенсивный период तीव्र समय 高强度时期 Harmful effects Negative impacts ক্ষতিকর প্রভাব Вредные последствия हानिकारक प्रभाव 有害影响 Relate to Be connected with সম্পর্কিত হওয়া Иметь отношение संबंधित होना 关联于 De-stress Reduce stress চাপ কমানো Снять стресс तनाव कम करना 缓解压力 Improve health Make health better স্বাস্থ্য উন্নত করা Улучшить здоровье स्वास्थ्य सुधारना 改善健康 Participate in Take part in অংশগ্রহণ করা Участвовать भाग लेना 参与 Develop potential Enhance abilities দক্ষতা উন্নত করা Развивать потенциал क्षमता विकसित करना 发展潜力 Teach teamwork Instruct on collaboration দলবদ্ধভাবে কাজ শেখানো Обучать командной работе टीमवर्क सिखाना 教授团队合作 Fresh air Clean, outdoor air তাজা বাতাস Свежий воздух ताजगी भरी हवा 新鲜空气 ......

What magazines are popular now? Magazines focusing on entertainment are currently very popular. Many people enjoy reading about pop singers and film stars. Additionally, fashion and makeup magazines are in high demand as more individuals are becoming conscious of their appearance. These magazines provide a convenient way to stay updated on the latest trends. What are the differences between men and women in reading magazines? Men and women often have different magazine preferences. Women typically gravitate towards fashion magazines due to their interest in style and trends. In contrast, men usually find magazines about automobiles, electronics, and sports more appealing. These differences reflect varied interests and hobbies. Do people in the countryside generally read the same kinds of magazines as people in the cities? People in the countryside and cities often have different magazine preferences. City dwellers may focus more on fashion and lifestyle magazines, which reflect urban trends and interests. Conversely, those in rural areas might prefer magazines related to farming and gardening, which are more relevant to their daily lives. What kinds of apps do you often use? I frequently use various online apps, primarily from the Google Play Store. One app I rely on is the Oxford Dictionary, which I purchased years ago. Additionally, since I recently started playing the guitar, I’ve installed the E-chord app on my phone for chord references. What mobile app do you want to have? I’m currently interested in the Collins Thesaurus Dictionary app, but it's quite expensive, so I haven't bought it yet. I’m saving up to fulfill this little wish of mine. Do you want to make your own app? I haven’t considered creating an app until now. If I were to develop one, it would likely be educational. I might design apps that teach people how to play the guitar step by step, and ideally, make a profit from it as well. Meaning: Vocabulary and Phrases Table English Easy English Bangla Russian Hindi Chinese Keen on Very interested in আগ্রহী Заинтересован в बहुत इच्छुक 对...感兴趣 Gravitate towards Be drawn to আকর্ষণী Тянуться к की ओर झुकना 倾向于 Appeal Attract আকর্ষণ Привлекательность आकर्षण 吸引力 Overlap Similarity or shared area একত্রিত Перекрытие ओवरलैप 重叠 Urban Related to cities শহুরে Городской शहरी 城市的 Reflect Show প্রতিফলিত Отражать दर्शाना 反映 Relevant Closely connected to প্রাসঙ্গিক Актуальный प्रासंगिक 相关的 Longing for Strong desire for আকাঙ্ক্ষা Тоска по इच्छा 渴望 Cost an arm and a leg Very expensive অনেক দাম Стоить целое состояние बहुत महंगा 非常昂贵 Make a killing Earn a lot of money প্রচুর লাভ করা Заработать много денег बहुत पैसे कमाना 大赚一笔 Educational Related to learning শিক্ষামূলক Образовательный शैक्षिक 教育的 Chord references Information on musical chords সুরের রেফারেন্স Справочные материалы по аккордам तानपुरा संदर्भ 和弦参考 ............. ...............