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01 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a
period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and life styles
are shaped. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescence is the period which
shapes the future of girls' and boys' lives. There are more than 31 million adolescents in Bangladesh;
13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 million boys.
The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within
the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation
or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and
sexual abuse.
In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of
adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19.
Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to
marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence
and young adulthood. [Unit9; Lesson–2(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) The word 'marginalization' refers to .
i. holding a lot of power ii. holding no power
iii. boldness in decision making iv. having sympathy for others
(b) Why are adolescents considered a nation's core resource?
i. For their indomitable spirit
ii. as they are the symbol of energy
iii. for national renewal and growth
iv. because of their loyalty to the nation
(c) Which of the following statements is false?
i. Adolescents form core resource of a nation
ii. Adolescence comes after adulthood
iii. Adolescence occurs after childhood and before adulthood
iv. None is false
(d) What is the difference between the marriage age of boys and girls?
i. 3 years ii. 5 years
iii. 21 years iv. 16 years
(e) Which of the following is the antonym of affluent?
i. rich ii. educated
iii. peace iv. poor
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) Describe the plight of an adolescent girl you observe.
(b) What does inequality do?
(c) How do inequality and subordination influence a girl's life?
(d) What happens to an adolescent bride when she gets married?
(e) What is the number of adolescents in Bangladesh?
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2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the conditions of adolescent girls in
Bangladesh. (one is done for you) 1 10 = 10
When adolescent girls are pulled out of school, either for marriage or work, they often lose their
mobility, their friends and social status. The lack of mobility among adolescent girls also curtails
their economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Moreover, they lack information about
health issues. According to a study, only about three in five adolescents have even heard of HIV. It is
also reported that more than 50 percent of adolescent girls are undernourished and suffer from
anaemia. Adolescent fertility is also high in Bangladesh. The contribution of the adolescent fertility
rate to the total fertility rate increased from 20.3% in 1993 to 24.4% in 2007. Moreover, neonatal
mortality is another concern for younger mothers. [Unit9; Lesson–2(B)]
1. Pulling out of school, either for marriage or work 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Art is generally understood as an expression of human imagination and creative skills in a range of
activities including painting, drawing, sculpture and architecture. The aim of art is to evoke feelings
and emotions that are considered aesthetic that is, concerned with beauty but art also can be a
form of social commentary. A painting of sunset over the sea glorifies nature, but one that shows a
war ravaged town can convey a sense of anguish. Throughout the world people appreciate art for its
power to affect them in creative ways. As the famous painter Pablo Picasso said, "the purpose of art
is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."
Art in our country has a long history. It has been practiced in households in the form of pottery,
nakshikantha or embroidered quilt, alpana or intricate, mostly floral designs in rice paste done on
clay yards and shokher harhi or painted earthen pots (and their lids). These are examples of folk art.
But there is another form of art which is called modern art, which owes its origin to the industrial
revolution in Western Europe in the middle of-19th century and the changes it brought in
technology, education, manufacturing and communication. Modern art rejected traditional art forms
and began to create new types of artistic expression using styles, techniques, colours and materials
that could adequately reflect the spirit of the time and the profound changes in human thought.
[Unit2; Lesson–3(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
silicon efficiently revolutionize incredible used world take forerun possibility set advances invent
A microchip is a (a) of electronic circuits on one small plate of semiconductor material,
normally (b) . Microchips are (c) in all electronic equipment today and have (d) the
world of electronics. The (e) to the microchip was (f) back in 1959, but it did not really
start to (g) off until the 1980s. Since then, (h) (i) in microchips have made it (j)
for cheap and effective use.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
The Luncheon is about a lady (a) of the writer who had to (b) the lady at Foyot's, a
fashionable (c) in Paris. The writer was so (d) that he couldn't (e) no to a woman.
Besides, he was (f) by the lady. Initially, the lady (g) the writer not to have more than one
item in the luncheon. But she (h) more than half a dozen of items. The writer was (i) with
panic (j) of the bill of fare.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Re-write them in the proper order and in a continuous
paragraph to make a story. 1 10 = 10
(a) He had not much education.
(b) He ascended the throne of Delhi at the age of 13.
(c) His full name was Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar.
(d) He was skilled in warfare.
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(e) Akbar was born in 1542 at Amarkoat in Sindh.
(f) He won the 2nd Panipath battle in 1556.
(g) His father was Humayun.
(h) It was the greatest victory in his life.
(i) He ruled over 50 years in India.
(j) He was the grandson of Babur.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'Anti-discrimination Students
Movement'. 10
(a) What is anti-discrimination students movement? (b) How did the movement gain momentum? (c)
What intensified the protest? (d) What is the ultimate outcome of this movement? (e) What does the
movement symbolize?
8. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. 07
From the very young age, Mugdho always spoke up against injustice. So, when he saw the students
fighting against the fascist Hasina government for their......
9. Suppose, you are Abir. You have a pen-friend named Jim who lives in Australia. He wants to
know about the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. Now, write a letter to
him about it. 05
10. The graph below shows the users condition of the social sites of mobile phone in internet for
the last four years. Now, describe the graph highlighting the information given in the chart. 10
37.50%
25%
15%
10%
2020 2021 2022 2023
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee
And live alone in the bee loud glade.
I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet's wings.
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart's core.
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02 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the way we learn and teach. As a tool in the
classroom, AI can provide students with personalised learning experiences, automate repetitive tasks
and provide instant feedback. However, it also has its limitations. Let us explore the pros and cons of
AI as a tool in the classroom, address the concern that AI could be a threat to teachers' and instructors'
jobs and discuss the role of edtech companies in advancing this AI use case.
Advantages of AI in the Classroom
One of the main advantages I see of AI in the classroom is personalised learning. Al-powered
educational tools can analyse data on student performance and provide tailored support to improve
their grades.
AI can also provide instant feedback. For example, AI-powered educational tools can provide students
with immediate feedback on their work, allowing them to identify and correct mistakes quickly.
Another advantage of AI is its ability to automate repetitive tasks. It can grade assignments and
quizzes, which can free up teachers' time for other tasks, such as lesson planning and providing more
one-on-one attention to students.
There are already a few AI tools that support learning in classroom or workplace contexts. For
example, Ahura is an AI-powered learning assistant that tracks learning habits by observing attention
and engagement. Knewton offers an adaptive learning platform that provides personalized learning
experiences for students. Querium is an Al-powered tutor that provides students with step-by-step
tutoring on math problems and builds personalized lesson plans. ALEKS is an AI-powered learning
platform that provides individualized learning paths based on students' strengths and weaknesses.
Carnegie Learning offers an AI-powered tutor that helps students improve their math skills by
providing personalised learning based on their performance. There's also Smart Sparrow, which allows
users to provide constructive feedback that is unique to each Student. Finally, Gradescope is an AI-
powered grading tool that automates the grading process, which can free up teachers' time and allow
them to provide more individualised attention to students.
These are just a few examples of AI tools with applications in the classroom. It is important to note that
these tools should not replace teachers but rather assist them in their work. [Unit1; Lesson–2(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) What is an advantage of AI?
i. Doing homework ii. Taking Exams
iii. Teaching iv. Automate repetitive tasks
(b) What do the AI tools do?
i. Replace teachers ii. Replace machines iii. Assist teachers iv. Assist machines
(c) What is the synonym for "revolutionise" as used in the context of the text?
i. Maintain ii. Transform iii. Complicate iv. Preserve
(d) The word "personalised" can best be replaced with .
i. Generic ii. Customised iii. Uniform iv. Standard
(e) What is the synonym for "automate" as mentioned in the text?
i. Manual ii. Simplify iii. Mechanise iv. Delay
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) What role can AI play in a classroom setting?
(b) What are the main advantages of AI in the classroom?
(c) What is the advantage of an AI powered instant feedback method for the students?
(d) What are some of the well known AI tools in the education sector?
(e) From the perspective of the teachers, mention one benefit of AI tools in the classroom.
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2. Based on your reading of the passage, make short notes in each of the boxes in the flow-chart
showing Novera Ahmed's influences and her approach to art. (No. 1 has been done for you.)
2 5 = 10
Novera Ahmed was born in a culturally inclined family in Chittagong, where she was inspired by her
mother’s skills in making dolls’ houses out of clay and became fascinated with working with three-
dimensional forms. As Ahmed was educated in London and Florence, her sculptural vocabulary was
based on a combination of western ideas and folk traditions. Many of her artefacts were based on
village lives and folk motifs, of which she was a keen observer. She also incorporated Buddhist
themes in her works, and developed an individual style that depicted the experiences of women.
[Unit–2; Lesson–3(D)]
1. Born in a culturally inclined family 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
And Jerry did for me the unnecessary thing, the gracious thing, that we find done only by the great of
heart. Things no training can teach, for they are done on the instant, with no predicated experience.
He found a cubbyhole beside the fireplace that I had not noticed. There, of his own accord, he put
kindling and "medium" wood, so that I might always have dry fire material ready in case of sudden
wet weather. A stone was loose in the rough walk to the cabin. He dug a deeper hole and steadied it,
although he came, himself, by a shortcut over the bank. I found that when I tried to return his
thoughtfulness with such things as candy and apples, he was wordless. "Thank you" was, perhaps, an
expression for which he had had no use, for his courtesy was instinctive. He only looked at the gift
and at me, and a curtain lifted, so that I saw deep into the clear well of his eyes, and gratitude was
there, and affection, soft over the firm granite of his character.... [Unit8; Lesson–3(C)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
accord known destroy continue put retreat show live took threaten share around
A vast mangrove forest (a) by Bangladesh and India that is home to possibly 500 Bengal tigers
is being rapidly (b) by erosion, rising sea levels and storm surges, (c) to a major study by
researchers at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and others. The Sundarbans (d) the
brunt of super cyclone Sidr in 2007, but new satellite studies (e) that 71% of the forested
coastline is (f) by as much as 200 metres a year. If erosion (g) at this pace, already (h)
tiger populations (i) in the forests will be (j) further at risk.
5. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. 1 10 = 10
The Sundarbans provides a unique (a) and a rich wild life (b) . According to the 2011 tiger
census, the Sundarbans has about 270 tigers. Although previous rough estimates had suggested much
higher (c) close to 300, The 2011 census provided the first ever (d) estimate of tigers
from the area. Tiger (e) are frequent in the Sundarbans. Between 0 and 50 people are (f)
each year. There is much more wildlife here than just the (g) Royal Bengal tigers. Most
importantly, mangroves are a transition from the marine to (h) water and terrestrial systems and
provide critical habitat for numerous special (i) fish, crabs, shrimps and other crustaceans that
adapt to feed and (j) reproduce among the tangled mass of roots.
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 1 10 = 10
(a) He asked him where God was.
(b) The boy devoted himself in earning knowledge.
(c) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.
(d) The teacher thought highly of the boy's understanding.
(e) He agreed to teach the lad.
(f) He begged to instruct him in arts and sciences.
(g) He praised him highly.
(h) He had expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
(i) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
(j) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where He is not.
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PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "The July Revolution". 10
(a) What does the July Revolution Mark? (b) What did the students protest initially? (c) Why did the
movement become a powerful wave soon? (d) What is the result of government's heavy handed
approach? (e) What happened on August 5?
8. The following is the beginning of a story and complete it in your own language: 07
Raihan is a student who has recently passed the HSC Exam obtaining unexpected marks. He was not
attentive to his studies. Rather passed time idly and disobediently. But after his Test Exam, .......
9. Write an e-mail to the Graduate Admissions, International Service, 353 South Road, Portico,
Sydney 2067, Australia asking them about admission procedure for overseas students. 05
10. The graph below shows students from different academic areas who got themselves admitted
into a public university last year. The left-aligned numbers show the percentages of students.
You should analyse the information mentioning the ratio of their achievements in at least 150
words. 10
50
45 45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
8
10
4 1
5
0
Science Humanities Business Madrasah Technical
Studies Education
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
There were two brothers in a village. One was Karim by name and the other was Bashir. Karim was
elder brother of Bashir. They began to grow up gradually. Suddenly their father died. They fell in
problem to some extent. Karim was cleverer than Bashir. The younger was very simple and honest.
Karim always made his brother do difficult work and himself did not do any work. They had two
things. One was a cow and the other was a palm tree. One day the two brothers divided their
properties. Karim took the back part of the cow and gave the front to his brother. In the same way,
Karim himself took the top of the palm tree and gave the bottom to his brother. Karim began to
enjoy the benefit of the properties. But Bashir was deprived of getting any advantage. Karim began
to drink milk and juice of the palm tree. One day a clever man in the village, advised Bashir to cut
down the palm tree of his own portion and stopped feeding the cow. Then the problem was solved.
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03 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.
Coleridge's poem, a ballad, narrates the harrowing sea-voyage of an old mariner who at one point of his
journey didn't have any water to drink because of a curse. Not only the cursed mariner, we too know
how important drinking water is in our life. We know we cannot survive without it. In fact, two-thirds
of our body is made up of water. Not for nothing is it said that the other name of water is life. Is there a
crisis in our time with regard to access to clean drinking water? The United Nations in a meeting on the
eve of the new millennium identified the drinking water problem as one of the challenges for the
future. But do we need to worry about the problem as ours is a land of rivers and we have plenty of
rainfall? Besides, we have a sea in our backyard too.
One of the sources of water in our country is the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature,
economy and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already
dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying
river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why.
Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before.
The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and
flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleshwari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges
and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded
their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade
and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a
chronic shortage of space.
The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper reports, the
Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and
factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river every
day. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste every day and most of it is directly
released into the Buriganga. According to the Department of the Environment (DoE), 20,000 tons of
tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials, are released into the river every day. Experts
identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution :
Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and
Ghorashal.
The river would need a monster's stomach to digest all the wastes mentioned above. There is a limit up
to which it can put up with its cruel and thoughtless treatment. There are other rivers in the country that
are suffering the same fate. Unless we take care of our rivers there may come a time when we will cry
'water, water' and find it nowhere. [Unit12; Lesson–1(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) How many industrial areas are there around the Dhaka city .
i. 9 ii. 10 iii. 11 iv. 12
(b) What is meant by 'stench'?
i. erager ii. stink iii. strength iv. stoppage
(c) 'Bounty' means .
i. generosity ii. vitality iii. partiality iv. privacy
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(d) What does 'example' refers to?
i. description ii. instance iii. construction iv. quarrel
(e) The word 'pollute' means .
i. communicate ii. contaminate iii. ecold iv. purify
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) Where is most of the waste material of Dhaka city released?
(b) What is the use of water?
(c) Who wrote the poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"? What is the poem about?
(d) Why is drinking water important in our life? Can you mention the other name of water?
(e) "Rivers are everywhere in our life." Do you agree with the statement? Give reasons for your
answer.
2. Based on your reading of the passage, make short notes in each of the boxes in the flow-chart
showing the benefits of AI for the students. (No. 1 has been done for you.) 2 × 5 = 10
One of the main advantages I see of AI in the classroom is personalised learning. Al-powered
educational tools can analyse data on student performance and provide tailored support to improve
their grades.
AI can also provide instant feedback. For example, AI-powered educational tools can provide
students with immediate feedback on their work, allowing them to identify and correct mistakes
quickly. [Unit1; Lesson–2(B)]
1. Providing personalised learning 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a
period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and life styles
are shaped. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescence is the period which
shapes the future of girls' and boys' lives. There are more than 31 million adolescents in Bangladesh;
13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 million boys.
The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination
within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage,
marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to
violence and sexual abuse.
In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of
adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19.
Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend
to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of
adolescence and young adulthood. [Unit9; Lesson–2(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
operator other in from terminal telex electronic deliver print telex user nature
Electronic mail, popularly known as 'e-mail', is the communication of textual messages via
electronic means. Although telex communication is also electronic (a) nature, there are
differences between a (b) and 'e-mail'. While telex communication is (c) to terminal,
electronic mail communication is (d) to user via the computer. In (e) , messages destined
to a number of (f) are sent to the same terminal (g) where it is distributed in a (h)
form by an operator. On the (i) hand, e-mail is delivered to individual (j) mail boxes
based in computers.
5. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. 1 10 = 10
Today women (a) an important role in all spheres of life. They (b) no longer within the
four walls of their home. They have (c) out of their kitchens and are (d) with men in all
the development programmes of the government. Many women have (e) higher education and
are (f) as doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators, judges etc. They have been able to (g)
their worth. However, women still face (h) discrimination. Many girls are married (i)
at an early age. Many never (j) to school.
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6. The following sentences are jumbled. Re-write them in the proper order and in a continuous
paragraph to make a story. 1 10 = 10
(a) He took the lion's paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it.
(b) His master was very bad and inflicted heavy torture on him.
(c) Androcles was very home-sick.
(d) One day he left from his master's house and took shelter in a cave.
(e) The lion seemed wounded as it was groaning.
(f) He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man.
(g) The lion was relieved.
(h) Once upon a time there lived a young man named Androcles.
(i) It came near Androcles and lifted its paw.
(j) In the evening a lion entered the cave.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on ‘A Society I Dream of' in about 200 words based on the answers to the
following questions. 10
(a) What, according to your idea, is a good society? (b) What are the aspects of a fair society? (c)
What may be your role to make that kind of society? (d) How do you want to work to make it
happen? (e) What is the importance of making this sort of society?
8. The following is the beginning of a story and complete it in your own language: 07
Shrabandhara, a green village is situated on the bank of the river Chitra. People are very nice, as the
village is. Most of them are farmers. One year, due to heavy rainfall Chitra overflowed her banks
......
9. Suppose, you are Alal. Arif, your younger brother is afraid of using computer since he does not
know how to run it. Write a letter to your younger brother giving some suggestions for
learning and running computer. 05
10. The pie chart shows the export sectors in Bangladesh that earn foreign currency. Write a
paragraph describing the chart below. You should highlight and summarize the information
given in the pie chart : 10
Others 8%
Tea, fish,
leather, etc 8%
Garments
54%
Manpower 30%
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
I sit on one of the dives
On Fifty-second Street
Uncertain and afraid
As the clever hopes expire.
Of a low dishonest decade :
Waves of anger and fear
Circulate over the bright
And darkened lands of the earth,
Obsessing our private lives;
The unmentionable odour of death
Offends the September night.
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04 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
The African National Congress was formed in 1912 to defend the rights of the African people which
had been seriously curtailed by the South Africa Act, and which were then being threatened by the
Native Land Act. For thirty-seven years - that is until 1949 - it adhered strictly to a constitutional
struggle. It put forward demands and resolutions; it sent delegations to the Government in the belief
that African grievances could be settled through peaceful discussion and that Africans could advance
gradually to full political rights. [...]
Even after 1949, the ANC remained determined to avoid violence. At this time, however, there was a
change from the strictly constitutional means of protest which had been employed in the past. The
change was embodied in a decision which was taken to protest against apartheid legislation by
peaceful, but unlawful, demonstrations against certain laws. Pursuant to this policy the ANC launched
the Defiance Campaign, in which I was placed in charge of volunteers. This campaign was based on
the principles of passive resistance. More than 8,500 people defied apartheid laws and went to jail. Yet
there was not a single instance of violence in the course of this campaign on the part of any defier.
I and nineteen colleagues were convicted for the role which we played in organizing the campaign, but
our sentences were suspended mainly because the Judge found that discipline and non-violence had
been stressed throughout. [...]
Government has always sought to label all its opponents as communists. This allegation has been
repeated in the present case, but as I will show, the ANC is not, and never has been, a communist
organization.
In 1960 there was the shooting at Sharpeville, which resulted in the proclamation of a state of
emergency and the declaration of the ANC as an unlawful organization. My colleagues and I, after
careful consideration, decided that we would not obey this decree. The African people were not part of
the Government and did not make the laws by which they were governed. We believed in the words of
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, that 'the will of the people shall be the basis of authority of
the Government,' and for us to accept the banning was equivalent to accepting the silencing of the
Africans for all time. The ANC refused to dissolve, but instead went underground. [...] [Unit4; Lesson–1(J)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) What was the African National Congress (ANC) formed to defend?
i. Cultural traditions ii. The rights of African people
iii. Trade routes iv. Foreign investments
(b) What method of protest did the ANC primarily use until 1949?
i. Violent revolutions ii. International alliances
iii. Military action iv. Constitutional and peaceful methods
(c) What significant change occurred in the ANC's strategy after 1949?
i. They abandoned all protests ii. They joined communist movements
iii. They started using peaceful but unlawful demonstration
iv. They began forming militias
(d) What was the key principle of the Defiance Campaign led by Mandela?
i. Armed resistance ii. Non-violent passive resistance
iii. Government collaboration iv. Foreign intervention
(e) How many people were arrested during the Defiance Campaign?
i. Over 1000 ii. Around 500 iii. More than 8500 iv. 20000
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) What was the ANC's original strategy for defending African rights?
(b) What caused the ANC to adopt peaceful but unlawful protests?
(c) Why does Mandela mention the Defiance Campaign?
(d) What was the Sharpeville event's effect on the ANC?
(e) Why did the judge suspend Mandela's sentence after the Defiance Campaign?
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2. Read the following text and make a flow chart about the reaction of the authoress after
hearing about Jerry's mother. (No. 1 has been done for you) 1 10 = 10
For a moment, finding that he had a mother shocked me... I did not know why it disturbed me. Then
I understood my distress. I was filled with a passionate resentment that any woman should go away
and leave her son. ... A son like this one - The orphanage was a wholesome place, the food was more
than adequate, the boys were healthy... . Granted, perhaps, that the boy felt no lack, what blood fed
the bowels of a woman who did not yearn over this child's lean body that had come in parturition out
of her own? ...
"Have you seen her, Jerry - lately?" I asked.
"I see her every summer. She sends for me."
I wanted to cry out. "Why are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?"
He said, "She comes up here from Mannville whenever she can. She doesn't have a job now."
His face shone in the firelight.
"She wanted to give me a puppy, but they can't let any one boy keep a puppy. You remember the suit
I had on last Sunday?" He was plainly proud. "She sent me that for Christmas. The Christmas before
that" - he drew a long breath, savoring the memory - "she sent me a pair of skates.... I let the other
boys use them, but they're careful of them." [Unit8; Lesson–3(C)]
1. The authoress was shocked 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but only recently have dreams been
subjected to empirical research and scientific study. Chances are that you've often found yourself
puzzling over the content of a dream, or perhaps you've wondered why you dream at all.
First, let's start by answering a basic question : What is a dream? A dream can include any of the
images, thoughts and emotions that are experienced during sleep. Dreams can be extraordinarily
vivid or very vague; filled with joyful emotions or frightening images; focused and understandable
or unclear and confusing.
Why do we dream? What purpose do dreams serve? While many theories have been proposed about
the reason and function of dream, no consensus has emerged. Considering the time we spend in a
dreaming state, the fact that researchers do not yet understand the purpose of dreams may seem
baffling. However, it is important to consider that science is still unraveling the exact purpose and
function of sleep itself. Some researchers suggest that dreams serve no real purpose, while others
believe that dreaming is essential to mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Next, let's learn more about some of the most prominent dream theories. Consistent with the
psychoanalytic perspective, Sigmund Freud's theory of dreams suggests that dreams are a
representation of unconscious desires, thoughts and motivations. According to Freud, people are
driven by aggressive and sexual instincts that are repressed from conscious awareness. While these
thoughts are not consciously expressed, they find their way into our awareness via dreams. In his
famous book The Interpretation of Dreams, Freud wrote that dreams are '...disguised fulfillments of
repressed wishes.' [Unit6; Lesson–1(D)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
occur group human pay own respect excellent fact prepare teach change kind
Culture shock can be an (a) lesson in relative values and in understanding (b) differences.
The reason culture shock (c) is that we are not (d) for these differences. Because of the
way we are (e) our culture, we are all ethnocentric. This term comes from the Greek root
ethnos, meaning a (f) of people. Thus it refers to the (g) that our outlook or world view is
centered on our (h) way of life. Culture (i) our ideas and beliefs. Culture (j) but
never vanishes.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
Students should be strategic about their examination. It is (a) for an examinee to (b) some
instructions. He should go (c) the whole question before he (d) to write. He must make a
(e) of his time so that he can (f) enough time to answer (g) questions. He must write
his answer (h) . He should be (i) about his handwriting. He can (j) double spacing if
his handwriting is tiny.
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6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 1 10 = 10
(a) One prize is awarded in each field.
(b) The prize is instituted by a man who was the inventor of the science of destruction.
(c) Nobel prize is the world's most important prize.
(d) He is Alfred Bernard Nobel.
(e) Though he is a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia.
(f) Nobel Prizes are awarded every year for outstanding achievements in the field of science,
literature and for promoting world's peace.
(g) The prize is given to persons with most outstanding contribution.
(h) If there are more than one recipient of the prize in one field, the prize money is equally
distributed amongst all the winners.
(i) Economics was added in the list in 1969 for the first time.
(j) He was born in Stockholm on 21st October, 1833 and he died on 10th December, 1896.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "An Ideal Student" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
following questions : 10
(a) Who is an ideal student? (b) What are the characteristics of an ideal student? (c) What
responsibilities does an ideal student perform? (d) How does everyone treat an ideal student? (e)
Why do you want to be an ideal student?
8. The following is the beginning of a story and complete it in your own language: 07
Urmi was an HSC examinee. After completing her HSC exam, she went to Dhaka to take admission
test in Dhaka University. But she did not get chance in the university. Being frustrated, she
returned.........
9. Suppose, you are Shamim, Rifat is your younger brother. Write an e-mail to your younger
brother advising him to take part in games and sports regularly. 05
10. The graph shows "the internet users" from 2012 to 2018. Describe the graph in at least 80
7 6.0 6.5
6 5.5
5 4.25
4 3.5
3.0
3
2 1.5
1
0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
John and James were best friends. They fought for many reasons but never gave up their friendship.
They went in search of a job and visited many places to earn more money. They passed through
various places, villages, towns, forests, beaches, and were supporting each other all the way
throughout their journey.
One day, they reached a desert and they had a very little food and water. John told James to eat half
the quantity of food, and then once they got very tired and felt like they not making a step. They
could eat another half and saved water for later use.
However, James disagreed. He wanted to drink water as he was very thirsty. They quarrelled each
other to have water. John slapped James and they walked in silence. They decided to have food and
continue their journey. James wrote in sand, "My best friend slapped me!"
They shared the meagre amount of food and water and finally reached an oasis. They were very tired
after passing through the dry and hot desert. James was so happy to see the oasis and had a lot of fun
in the water. While they both were bathing, James was a bit careless and began to drown. John
rushed to him and saved James.
James hugged his friend and thanked him. They had a little nap and decided to leave the place. They
were about to leave and James carved something on the rock. It was "My best friend saved my life!"
John asked, "Why were you marking all these here, James?" James replied, 'You slapped me, I wrote
on sand. It was definitely not good. However, if you go and see the sand, you can find no letter wrote
on the sand. Now, I carved the good thing on the stone, and it will remain forever!'
We have to forget the bad things done to us and engrave the good things on the stone.
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05 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said, 'Man is by nature a social animal.' What he meant was
that man, by instinct, seeks company of others and establishes relationships, much like most animals of
the wild, for companionship and for physical and emotional support. Unlike the animals however,
man's relationships give meaning to his existence and inspires him to do well in education, in
workplace or in a profession that he pursues.
Relationships are of different kinds. Some are familial and intimate, formed by blood and by marriage;
some are social like the ones we have with friends and some are made in school where we form close
bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered in workplace, which may
quickly change from professional to social. There are relationships also between human beings and
animals, between children and their toys that they cannot part with.
All these relationships keep us close to each other and provide us all kinds of support, love and
affection. A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There is no one to
laugh or cry with him/her. When we share our joy with someone, it simply redoubles, and when we
suffer a loss and someone shares our sorrow, it lessens. Relationships are thus needed for our emotional
health.
To build relationships, we need to have trust and respect for each other, and love where this is needed.
We cannot be selfish and possessive if we want to establish an effective relationship. But quite often
we see people quarrelling and fighting with each other which only brings misery and loss to all.
[Unit8; Lesson–1(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) The phrase 'philosopher' implies .
i. thinker ii. realist iii. dream-maker iv. logic
(b) The word 'nature' mentioned in the passage means .
i. adventure ii. characteristics iii. flora and fauna iv. wildlife
(c) Aristotle comes from .
i. UK ii. Greece iii. Japan iv. USA
(d) Relationships inspire us to perform better in .
i. education ii. workplace iii. profession iv. all of the above
(e) The word 'social' mentioned in the passage means .
i. societal ii. sociatal iii. societel iv. sociatel
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) Why does man seek company of others? Elaborate in brief.
(b) 'Man is by nature a social animal.'Elucidate the statement.
(c) 'When we share our joy with someone, it simply redoubles.' Explain.
(d) What are familial and intimate relationships?
(e) How do relationships help us with mental health?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing how Nishat fulfilled her dream of
becoming a mountaineer. (No. 1 has been done for you) 1 10 = 10
Most probably you have heard of Superman, and the Hollywood film showing his adventures?
Christopher Reeve, the actor who played the role of Superman in the film said in a speech he gave at
the Democratic National Convention in 1996 - "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible,
then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." This
has happened in Nishat's life too. Though she had a long cherished dream to be a mountaineer, it was
not until 2003 that she could climb the 967 feet high Keokradong. The climbing event was organized
on 29 May, 2003 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's
conquest of Mount Everest. Nishat had walked the streets of Dhaka with a 15 kg backpack for three
consecutive days to make her body ready for the climb before the real expedition. Factors like
chance, dedication and creating opportunities are important for anyone's success, but a sportsperson
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should also have discipline and perseverance to succeed. Institutional and professional trainings are
also necessary. Nishat joined Bangladesh Mountaineering and Trekking Club (BMTC) in 2006, and
completed a basic training course at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, India in 2007.
After that she scaled peaks in the Himalayan range one after another, joining several teams from
Bangladesh. Today we have a mountain peak in the Himalayas, the Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship
Peak, so named because mountaineers from the two friendly countries jointly climbed it for the first
time. Nishat's team was led by M.A. Mohit, who has been on top of Everest and quite a few other
peaks higher than 8000 meters. [Unit7; Lesson–2(B)]
1. Climbed Keokradong in 2003 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
In Bangladesh folk music has great variety, with songs composed on culture, festivals, views of life,
natural beauty, rivers and rural and riverine life. These songs are also about social inequality and
poverty, about the material world and the supernatural. Mystical songs have been composed using
the metaphors of rivers and boats. Since the country is basically riverine, the Bhatiyali forms an
important genre of folk music. Nature plays a role in providing the content and rhythm of folk music.
The folk music of Bangladesh varies from region to region reflecting changes in the natural
environment and the dialects people use. Thus there are the northern Bhawaiya, the eastern Bhatiyali
and the southwestern Baul songs.
The culture and the lifestyle of the different ethnic minorities, such as the Chakmas, Manipuris,
Santals or Tripuris, have also influenced folk music. Their interaction with Bangali culture and
lifestyle over the years has been clearly reflected in the richness of folk music.
Folk songs may be sung individually or in chorus. Folk songs sung individually include Baul,
Bhatiyali, Murshidi and Marfati, while songs sung in chorus include Kabigan, Leto, Alkap and
Gambhira. Some songs are regional in character, but others are common to both Bangladesh and
West Bengal. Similarly, some songs belong distinctively to one religious community, the Hindus or
the Muslims; others cross religious boundaries. Some songs belong exclusively to men, others to
women, while some are sung by both men and women. Thus only women compose and sing
Bratagan and Meyeli Git, but both men and women participate in the old practice of 'roof-beating'
songs that are sung while beating down and firming rooftops. [Unit2; Lesson–2(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
more make implant survive be rapidly artificial keeping progress complete have long
Science has developed (a) over the past few decades, (b) things possible that (c)
once considered (d) impossible. It has done a lot to make human life (e) productive and
comfortable. (f) a person with an (g) heart in 1982 was an amazing step towards a (h)
life for humans. The first patient implanted with an artificial heart (i) only 112 days. But
it marked a huge (j) in the field of heart transplantation.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
The short cultural programme arranged by our teachers was intended to add delight to it and some
students were seen in their real mood that usually arises in a picnic or a study tour. It appeared they
gave vent to their emotions while dancing (a) Hindi songs. One very interesting and amusing
incident was the (b) of our five madams in musical chair sitting and winning (c) in spite
of securing fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth (d) respectively. How funny and how
surprising! However, cutting jokes by (e) the teachers and the students enlivened the
programme and the (f) interesting part was played by our principal sir who tried (g)
entertain us with a variety of very interesting jokes. The (h) ended with the concluding speech
of our principal. Through this (i) , we could increase our stamina with renewed energy and so
(j) felt much fresh.
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 1 10 = 10
(a) After sometimes there appeared before him one of the emperor's chief officers.
(b) Once a shipwreck got him near the Lilliputians' Island.
(c) Then he spoke for about ten minutes without any sign of anger but firmly.
(d) He at once slept and when he woke up, he was tied and could not move.
(e) He often pointed to which, as he afterwards found, was the direction of the capital.
(f) The emperor had decided that he was to be taken there as a prisoner.
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(g) At last he was appeared before the king of the Lilliputian.
(h) After an agreement, he was taken to the capital in a big carriage by thousands of horses which
were also miniatures.
(i) Gulliver was a great sailor who sailed away towards many difficult destinations.
(j) With about a dozen soldiers, he climbed on to his body and walked up to his face.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "Digital Bangladesh" on the basis of the answers to the following
questions in about 200 words. 10
(a) What is Digital Bangladesh? (b) How can we achieve it? (c) What steps should be taken by the
government to execute it? (d) How can students take part in it? (e) Is the idea too ambitious?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 07
It was a bright sunny morning. I was going to college with some of my friends. We were in a
hilarious mood as we were talking about our plan to go on a picnic. Suddenly........
9. Suppose, you are Nadim/Neela, write a letter to your brother/sister, Shakil/Sabiha advising
him/her not to share any wrong information on Facebook. 05
10. The graph shows the choice of profession by educated people in our country. Analyze the
graph in 150 words. 10
70%
60%
60%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
10% 10%
10%
0%
Farming Business Govt. Job Research Banking Teaching
Work
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing on the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle in the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay :
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
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06 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
Folk music consists of songs and music of a community that are not influenced by any sophisticated
musical rules or any standard musical styles. Bangladesh has a heritage of rich folk music which
includes both religious and secular songs.
Folk music may be described as the music of the ancient times that sprang from the heart of a
community, based on their natural style of expression uninfluenced by the rules of classical music or
modern popular songs. Any arrangement of sound created by the combination of tune, voice and
instrument/dance may be described as music. Folk music is the combination of song, tune and dance
that originate from the traditional culture of ordinary people (the folk). For example, Baul songs are a
combination of tune, music and dance that are associated with the Baul tradition in Bengal.
Folk music has the following characteristics : (i) It is composed by rural folk on the basis of ancient
rules transmitted orally; (ii) these ancient rules of music have not been influenced by classical or
modern music; (iii) folk songs may be sung in groups or individually; (iv) no regular practice is
required for folk music; (v) it is composed and performed by illiterate or semi-literate people; (vi) it is
a spontaneous expression of feeling and thoughts in easy language, local dialect, and simple tune; (vii)
both words and tune are appealing; (viii) despite its universal appeal it uses local dialect; (ix) it
depends upon nature and the rural environment; (x) it is an explicit manifestation of the joys and
sorrows of daily life; (xi) it uses simple and natural rhythms; and (xii) it contains a strong emotive
expression of human love and separation.
In Bangladesh folk music has great variety, with songs composed on culture, festivals, views of life,
natural beauty, rivers and rural and riverine life. These songs are also about social inequality and poverty,
about the material world and the supernatural. Mystical songs have been composed using the metaphors
of rivers and boats. Since the country is basically riverine, the Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk
music. Nature plays a role in providing the content and rhythm of folk music. The folk music of
Bangladesh varies from region to region reflecting changes in the natural environment and the dialects
people use. Thus there are the northern Bhawaiya, the eastern Bhatiyali and the southwestern Baul songs.
The culture and the lifestyle of the different ethnic minorities, such as the Chakmas, Manipuris, Santals
or Tripuris, have also influenced folk music. Their interaction with Bangali culture and lifestyle over
the years has been clearly reflected in the richness of folk music.
Folk songs may be sung individually or in chorus. Folk songs sung individually include Baul,
Bhatiyali, Murshidi and Marfati, while songs sung in chorus include Kabigan, Leto, Alkap and
Gambhira. Some songs are regional in character, but others are common to both Bangladesh and West
Bengal. Similarly, some songs belong distinctively to one religious community, the Hindus or the
Muslims; others cross religious boundaries. Some songs belong exclusively to men, others to women,
while some are sung by both men and women. Thus only women compose and sing Bratagan and
Meyeli Git, but both men and women participate in the old practice of 'roof-beating' songs that are sung
while beating down and firming rooftops. [Unit2; Lesson–2(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) The word 'ethnic' refers to .
i. race ii. religious iii. Muslim iv. pagan
(b) The phrase 'roof-beating' refers to .
i. songs while cutting crops ii. songs while riding boat
iii. songs while making roofs steady iv. songs while cooking food
(c) Bhawayia is the folk music of part of Bangladesh.
i. eastern ii. southwestern iii. northeastern iv. northern
(d) The word 'distinctive' means .
i. characteristic ii. embody iii. company iv. harmony
(e) What could be the closest meaning for 'supernatural' in the text?
i. Poignant ii. Unnatural iii. Visible iv. Compile
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B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) How can folk music be described?
(b) What may be described as music?
(c) According to passage, which aspects of our folk music do you like?
(d) What do you understand by religious and secular songs?
(e) How are some folk songs regional in character?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the activities and achievements of
Nishat Mazumder. (No. 1 has been done for you) 1 10 = 10
Nishat Mazumder, a Bangladeshi woman in her early forties, is a sports icon. She comes of a modest
background; her father is a businessman and her mother is a housewife. She is the second of four
siblings. She is not very tall or well built, or does not have a charming princess look; but this
apparently ordinary girl has three things that she can be proud of. These are: she has extraordinarily
supportive parents who accepted her dreams as real; her father was a freedom fighter in the
Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, and she scaled the highest peak in the world as the first
Bangladeshi girl in 2012. Nishat's life presents an inspirational story that the youth in Bangladesh
needs to know.
Nishat was born on 5 January 1981 in a village called Teori, which is situated in Ramganj upazila in
Lakshmipur District. She completed her schooling from Bottomley Home Girls' High School in
1997, and passed HSC from Shahid Anwar Girls' College in 1999. She earned her bachelor's and
master's degrees in Accounting from Dhaka City College, and currently works for Dhaka WASA as
an accountant. She is also interested in different languages and cultures of the world, and has
enrolled for her MA in Japan Studies at Dhaka University. [Unit7; Lesson–2(B)]
1. Became a sports icon 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
The first African woman and first environmentalist awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari
Maathai (1940-2011) received that honour in 2004 as the founder of the Green Belt Movement in
Kenya, a nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees, environmental conservation, and
women's rights.
Maathai introduced the idea of planting trees with the people and developed it into a broad-based,
grassroots organization designed to conserve the environment and improve women’s quality of life.
In 1986 the Green Belt Movement established a Pan African Green Belt Network and has introduced
over 40 individuals from other African countries to its approach.
The Movement set both short and long-term objectives. The overall aim has been to create public
awareness of the need to protect the environment through tree planting and sustainable management.
More specifically, it has initiatives to promote and protect biodiversity, to protect the soil, to create
jobs especially in the rural areas, to give women a positive image in the community and to assert
their leadership qualities. It promotes food security and assists people to make the link between
environmental degradation and many of the problems they face, including poverty and livelihood
insecurity. [Unit4; Lesson–2(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
regular country sound increase when people town plan affect a 70 it
The loudness of sound is measured by a unit called a decibel. According to UN, the normal tolerance
limit of (a) is 45 decibels. The vibration of sound at (b) tolerable and pleasant level, is
simply called sound. But (c) it is sharp and harsh to the ears (d) becomes noise. Serious
harm can be caused to (e) if they are regularly exposed to sounds exceeding (f) decibels.
The growth of urban population and the (g) use of machines in our everyday life badly (h)
the level of sound around us. Many developed (i) are trying to control sound pollution by
careful (j) planning and developing public awareness.
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5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
Education is one of the basic needs of a human being and is essential for any kind of development.
The poor socio-economic condition of Bangladesh can (a) largely attributed to most people's
inaccessibility to (b) . Many illiterate people do not have any (c) of health, sanitation and
population control. If (d) were educated, they could live a healthy (e) decent life.
Education teaches us how to (f) well and how to spend well. It (g) us to make the right
choices in (h) and to do our duties properly. It (i) our ability to raise crops, store food, (j)
the environment and carry out our social responsibilities.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Re-write them in the proper order and in a continuous
paragraph to make a story. 1 10 = 10
(a) One day he was lying in a cave in the forest.
(b) But his army was defeated again and again.
(c) Robert Bruce was the King of Scotland.
(d) At its seventh attempt it succeeded in reaching the top.
(e) It fell down time and again, but it did not give up its attempts.
(f) He noticed a spider trying to reach the top of the steep wall of the cave.
(g) Being defeated for six times, he lost all hope and fled away to save his life.
(h) Bruce got back his hope at that incident, took courage and gathered his soldiers together.
(i) He took part in the revolt against King Edward I of England for the independence of his
country.
(j) He led an expedition against England, overthrew the English army and secured the
independence of Scotland.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph of about 200 words based on the following questions. Your answers to the
questions should give as much detail as possible. 10
When was the freshers' reception held at your college? Who presided over the function? Who were
the speakers? What was the main topic of their discussion? Was there any cultural function? How
long did the entire programme last? Did you enjoy the programme?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 07
Shefali , a sweet girl of 16 was married off when she was reading in class 8. She came of a poor
illiterate family of a remote village. Her father lives from hand to mouth. Her mother is a housewife.
She has two elder sisters and one younger brother......
9. Write an e-mail to the Graduate Admissions, International Service, 353 South Road, Portico,
Sydney 2067, Australia asking them about admission procedure for overseas students. 05
10. Look at the chart below. It shows the daily activities of a domestic help. Describe it in your
own words. 10
Cooking 6 hours
Dishwashing 4 hours
Cleaning 2 hours
Doing Household chores 3 hours
Serving food and snacks 2 hours
Rest and sleep 7 hours
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
Once there lived a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He was a famous king. Enemies
invaded his kingdom. The king fought bravely but lost the battle. He had to flee from his country to
save his life. At one point, he took shelter in a remote cave. In the cave, the king was always in the
gloomy mood for his unhappy condition. Once he was lying in the cave brooding over his fate. At
that time, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. The spider failed to succeed.
But it did not give up hope. Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling at its 7th attempt. This
dauntless spider inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of the despair. He said to himself, “I tried
six times. I should try once again.” He came out of the cave. Then he gathered an army of strong
men and attacked his enemies. The enemies were defeated and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom.
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07 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
He came every day and cut my wood and did small helpful favors and stayed to talk. The days had
become cold, and often I let him come inside the cabin. He would lie on the floor in front of the fire,
with one arm across the pointer, and they would both doze and wait quietly for me. Other days they ran
with a common ecstasy through the laurel, and he brought me back vermilion maple leaves, and
chestnut boughs dripping with imperial yellow. I was ready to go.
I said to him, "You have been my friend, Jerry. I shall often think of you and miss you. Pat will miss
you too. I am leaving tomorrow."
He did not answer... and I watched him go in silence up the hill.
I expected him the next day, but he did not come... I closed the cabin and started the car... I stopped by
the orphanage and left the cabin key and money... with Miss Clark. "And will you call Jerry for me to
say good-bye to him?"
"I don't know where he is," she said. "I'm afraid he's not well. He didn't eat his dinner this noon. One of
the other boys saw him going over the hill into the laurel... It's not like him"...
I was almost relieved... it would be easier not to say good-bye to him....
I said, "I wanted to talk with you about his mother - why he's here - but I'm in more of a hurry than I
expected to be. It's out of the question for me to see her now, too. But here's some money... to buy
things for him at Christmas and on his birthday. It will be better than for me to try to send him things. I
could so easily duplicate - skates, for instance." She blinked her honest spinster's eyes. "There's not
much use for skates here," she said. Her stupidity annoyed me.
"What I mean," I said, "is that I don't want to duplicate the things his mother sends him. I might have
chosen skates if I didn't know she had already given them to him."
She stared at me.
"I don't understand," she said. "He has no mother. He has no skates." [Unit8; Lesson–3(C)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) Why was the superintendent puzzled?
i. To hear about Jerry's imaginary mother ii. To see the gifts
iii. To see the dog iv. All the above
(b) How often did Jerry come to the cabin to cut wood?
i. Every week ii. Every three day iii. Every day iv. Every night
(c) The synonym of the word 'drip' is .
i. drop ii. trickle iii. fall iv. colour
(d) What did Jerry do on the day the authoress left?
i. Came to see her off ii. Came to accompany iii. Gave her gifts iv. Went somewhere
(e) The word 'favor' in the passage means .
i. service ii. goodwill iii. approval iv. preference
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) Why would the authoress miss Jerry?
(b) What happened on the day of her departure?
(c) What did Miss Clark say when asked about Jerry?
(d) What did Jerry bring for the authoress?
(e) Why did the authoress want to talk with Jerry's mother?
2. Based on your reading of the passage, make short notes in each of the boxes in the flow-chart
showing the deplorable condition of coal miners. (No. 1 has been done for you.) 2 × 5 = 10
Sharing the Earth is a collection of justice-oriented environmental writings. In this lesson, we will read an
excerpt from the speech of Lord Ashley which he delivered in 1842. We will read three testimonies
collected by Lord Ashley’s commission that investigated a serious accident at Huskar Colliery, Yorkshire
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in 1838. During his investigation, he interviewed a large number of people working in Britain’s factories
and mines. Through the interviews, inhuman working conditions in the collieries, severe exploitations,
and a worrying number of child labourers were revealed. The working conditions of these children were
inhumane. Lord Ashley found very young children working as long as eighteen hours a day in mines and
collieries, some attached by chains to heavy carts that they had to drag. [Unit5; Lesson–4(B)]
1. Inhuman working condition 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Many children start bullying others without the knowledge of the consequences, not realising that
their actions may be hurtful, as the actions often leave them with a feeling of authority over others.
On the other hand, many children suffer from external trauma within their personal lives and tend to
normalise crude behaviour within themselves, exerting their pent-up frustration on other children.
Flipping the coin towards another perspective, many bullies have often been victims themselves.
Mostly, bullies go on to suffer negative impacts further down the line. Issues in relationships with
friends and family, difficulty coping with varying work environments, anxiety disorders, and many
more problems may arise as they transition into adulthood. The victims of bullying, on the other
hand, grow up with serious mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, inferiority complex,
eating disorders, and loneliness. Moreover, bullied children may also resort to becoming bullies
themselves, keeping the cycle going. [Unit9; Lesson–4(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
appear due alarm pollute excessive afflict severe increase differ from suffer city
Many diseases are (a) at an (b) rate, which experts believe is (c) to the increased (d)
of the environment. Pollution (e) to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too
are (f) by the (g) use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city
people (h) to suffer from many more diseases and suffer more (i) than country people.
Now let us see how life in cities is (j) from that in the country.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
The proper (a) of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b) the best
benefit from study, we should read (c) and intelligently. We should not study (d) for the
purpose of (e) examinations. We should take genuine (f) in our studies so that we can
enjoy what we (g) . This will give us knowledge and wisdom and (h) the horizon of our (i)
. We should, therefore, study not for immediate gains but for (j) the wealth of our mind.
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 1 10 = 10
(a) Then he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave.
(b) But it did not give up hope.
(c) The spider failed again and again to succeed in vain.
(d) Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling which was successful after some unsuccessful
attempts.
(e) He gathered an army of strong men and attacked his enemies.
(f) This dauntless spider inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of despair.
(g) The enemies courted defeat and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom.
(h) The king, being attacked by his enemy, fought bravely but lost the battle.
(i) Robert Bruce was a famous king.
(j) He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life and took shelter in a cave.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on 'Environment Pollution' on the basis of the answers to the following
questions in about 200 words. 10
(a) What do you mean by pollution? (b) What happens to people when air is polluted? (c) What is
the present condition of our mighty rivers? (d) How do people pollute river water? (e) What
precautionary measures can you suggest for preventing these pollutions?
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8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 07
Ismail Mian is an established farmer of Dhunchi, a village standing on the bank of the Padma.
Though he was born in a poor family, today he is an idol to the hardworking youths of the area. One
day, he told them about his success story to...... [JB '23]
9. Suppose, you are Ahad/Afia. You have just received a letter from your pen-friend Tania who
lives at 13 Moukan Street, UK. She wants to know about your country Bangladesh. Now, write
a reply to the letter. 05
10. The graph below shows the importance and usage of English. Describe the graph in at least 80
words : 10
90
80%
80
70 Usage of English in Information technology 80%
58%
60 Usage of English as 1st language 33%
50%
50 Used in various organizations 30%
30 33%
30% Used in other purposes 50%
30
20 Using English as 2nd language 58%
10
0
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
Long ago, people lived happily under the rulership of a king. Once, the king decided to go visiting
places of historical importance and pilgrim centres at distant places. He decided to travel on foot to
interact with his people. People of distant places were very happy to have a conversation with their
king. They were proud that their king had a kind heart. After several weeks of travel, the king
returned to the palace. He was quite happy that he had visited many pilgrim centres and witnessed
his people leading a prosperous life. However, he had one regret.
He had intolerable pain in his feet as it was his first trip on foot covering a long distance. He
complained to his ministers that the roads weren't comfortable and that they were very stony. He
could not tolerate the pain. He said that he was very much worried about the people who had to walk
along those roads as it would be painful for them too! Considering all this, he ordered his servants to
cover the roads in the whole country with leather so that the people of his kingdom can walk
comfortably. The king's ministers were stunned to hear his order as it would mean that thousands of
cows would have to be slaughtered in order to get sufficient quantity of leather. And it would cost a
huge amount of money also. Finally, a wise man from the ministry came to the king and said that he
had another idea. The king asked what the alternative was. The minister said, "Instead of covering
the roads with leather, why don't you just have a piece of leather cut in appropriate shape to cover
your feet?"
The king was very much surprised by his suggestion and applauded the wisdom of the minister. He
ordered a pair of leather shoes for himself and requested all his countrymen also to wear shoes.
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08 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
When a girl gets married, she usually drops out of school and begins full-time work in her in- laws'
household. In the in-laws' house, she is marginalized. She becomes vulnerable to all forms of abuse,
including dowry-related violence. In Bangladesh, it is still common for a bride's family to pay dowry,
despite the practice being illegal. Dowry demands can also continue after the wedding. For an
adolescent bride, even if her in-laws are supportive, there are greater health risks in terms of pregnancy
and child birth. The majority of adolescent brides and their families are uninformed or insufficiently
informed about reproductive health and contraception. The maternal mortality rate for adolescents is
double the national rate.
When adolescent girls are pulled out of school, either for marriage or work, they often lose their
mobility, their friends and social status. The lack of mobility among adolescent girls also curtails their
economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Moreover, they lack information about health
issues. According to a study, only about three in five adolescents have even heard of HIV. It is also
reported that more than 50 percent of adolescent girls are undernourished and suffer from anaemia.
Adolescent fertility is also high in Bangladesh. The contribution of the adolescent fertility rate to the
total fertility rate increased from 20.3% in 1993 to 24.4% in 2007. Moreover, neonatal mortality is
another concern for younger mothers.
While the situation for adolescent boys is somewhat better, many are vulnerable and lack the power to
make decisions about their own lives. Many boys who are unable to go to school, or are unemployed,
remain unaware of social or health issues. They are at considerable risk of being drawn into criminal
activities. They are also more likely to get exposed to drugs and alcohol. [Unit9; Lesson–2(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) The word 'mortality' refers to .
i. affinity ii. divinity
iii. morality iv. death
(b) 'Dowry' stands for .
i. collecting of girls for a marriage
ii. wedding gift given by the groom to the bride
iii. wedding gift given by the groom to the bridegroom
iv. the money or property demanded by the bridegroom from the bride's family
(c) More than 50% of adolescent girls suffer from .
i. diarrhoea ii. typhoid
iii. malnutrition iv. anaemia
(d) The phrase "maternal mortality" in the passage stands for .
i. death of the pregnant women ii. death of the new born baby
iii. marriages of the girls iv. death of the sons
(e) The phrase 'drop out' means .
i. fall ii. pull out
iii. release iv. plunge
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) What is the reproductive health service?
(b) Give two negative impact of early marriage of a girl.
(c) Why do you think the adolescent girls are marginalized in their in-laws' house?
(d) What happens when a girl gets married?
(e) What is still common in Bangladesh?
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2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the causes of people's spending more.
(No. 1 has been done for you) 1 10 = 10
Nowadays consumer items are displayed in stores or in advertisements in ways that they create a
feeling of immediate need for them. We are constantly tempted to buy, use or consume things even
when we do not have a genuine need. We all need to be careful here. Salespersons often encourage
customers to buy things by flattering them. 'This is a perfect match for you,' they would say, or 'You
look so stunning in that dress.' Never forget, they say the same thing to most of their customers. It is
better not to be persuaded by such words. They use these words to please the customers as the more
a customer buys, the higher the profit is. Overspending is not only related to shopping, it applies to
other activities as well such as eating out. Many people buy too many items to eat in a restaurant.
They can eat only some of them and the rest are wasted. It's not a responsible attitude. We cannot
simply waste food because we have money to buy it. [Unit10; Lesson–5(B)]
1. Feeling a need for displayed items in stores 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Shilpi was only 15 years old when she married Rashid in 2008. Marrying off daughters at an early
age is a standard practice for many families living in rural Bangladesh. After her wedding, Shilpi
joined a local empowerment group that provides adolescent girls with the tools needed to gradually
change cultural practices, particularly those pertaining to early marriage and pregnancy. The group's
activities include discussions on how to most effectively change behaviour related to reproductive
health as well as one-on-one counselling. It also offers peer-to-peer support and life skills training
that help adolescents say 'no' to early marriage. The empowerment group is one of more than 10,000
groups supported by some local Non Government Organizations (NGOs) working all over
Bangladesh. These NGOs work through Canada's Adolescent Reproductive Health Project which
also aims to increase access to quality health services for adolescents. During one of the group
sessions, Shilpi came to understand the potentially harmful effects of early marriage and pregnancy.
[Unit9; Lesson3(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
emerge mystery communicate device maintain around specify move greatly astronomy regard send
Satellite is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. It has contributed (a) to the (b)
of modern civilization. A satellite is a man-made (c) which is sent to outer space. It
moves (d) the earth and explores the (e) of space outside the earth. There are different
types of satellites and each of them serves a (f) purpose. A satellite sends us important
information (g) weather condition. It helps an aeroplane to (h) its path. An (i)
satellite monitors (j) of stars in the outer space.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
Kuakata is one of the (a) spots which allow a (b) to watch both the sunrise and the (c)
from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the (d) most attractive beaches. The
long and (e) beach at Kuakata has a typical (f) setting. This sandy beach slopes (g)
into the Bay and bathing there is as (h) as is swimming or diving. Kuakata is (i) a virgin
beach and a (j) for migratory winter birds.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Re-write them in the proper order and in a continuous
paragraph to make a story. 1 10 = 10
(a) As a result, he studied under a great thinker Plato.
(b) He also wrote books on Biology, Literature, Economics and Comparative politics.
(c) Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way.
(d) Aristotle was born in Greece.
(e) His father wanted him to be a physician but he never cherished to be so.
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(f) Later on, Aristotle took the pen to write on topics suitable for human civilization.
(g) He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.
(h) 'Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes fullest development of his wisdom.
(i) He was the son of a royal physician.
(j) He wanted to be a free thinker.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "My Best Friend" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
following questions : 10
(a) Who is your best friend? (b) Why do you like him? (c) Do you like to gossip with him? (d) What
are the topics that you always discuss with him? (e) What is his aim in life and why?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 07
There was a boy who hailed from an obscure background. But he was brilliant, diligent and
innovative. He ....
9. Suppose, you are Shoshi. You have many friends who are students of class six. One of your
friends is infected with dengue fever and hospitalized. Now, write a letter to your friend
showing sympathy. 05
10. The graph below shows the positive and negative uses of Internet according to different age
groups of the users. Describe the chart at least in 150 words. You should highlight the
information and report the main features given in the chart. 10
90%
80% 80% 80%
70% 70%
60% 60% 55%
50%
50%
40%
30% 30%
20% 20%
10%
0%
Age (3-12) Age (13-19) Age (20-35) Age (36-60)
Positive use Negative use
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
I died for beauty, but was scarce
Adjusted in the tomb,
When one who died for truth was lain
In an adjoining room.
He questioned softly why I failed?
'For beauty,' I replied.
'And I for truth the two are one;
We brethren are,' he said.
And so, as kinsmen met a-night,
We talked between the rooms,
Until the moss had reached our lips,
And covered up our names.
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09 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
Education aims to bring about positive changes in our behavior. It helps us try to change our lives as
well as the society we live in. Education that does not illuminate our minds or does not inspire us to
work for the community is not complete at all. Education is not all about getting grades or receiving
certificates we use education to make life better. We are expected to apply the knowledge, skills and
values that we learn in a classroom in our engagement with the world that lies outside. And we can do
so in many different ways. Let's have a look at how education works.
Learners' civic engagement is highly appreciated all over the world. Civic engagement means working
to make a difference in the civic life (the public life of the citizens as contrasted with private or
personal life) of the community using knowledge, skills, values and motivation. Civic engagement
promotes the quality of life in a community by contributing to the improvement of health and
wellbeing of the people.
Civically engaged individuals recognize themselves as members of a larger social community and are
concerned about civic issues. They consider themselves responsible citizens who take action or raise
their voices against injustice, discrimination and other forms of social ills.
In civic engagement, issues of public concern are crucial. Civic engagement includes individual or
group activities to protect public interests and change the way the community values itself. For
example, if you are protesting against any unjust decision of the local municipality such as raising
taxes or an act that might work against people's interests, you are civically engaged and your action is
considered a civic engagement. This protest can be done in different ways such as organizing rallies,
collecting signatures, making human chains, writing petitions, etc. You can also help control traffic in
front of a school, help children to cross the roads, work in a team to clean a park or a sea beach. You
can also give some services to elderly people. These are all examples of civic engagement as what you
do directly affects the community.
When civic engagement is a part of an academic programme, and the learners' engagement is assessed
following a scale, then it is called service learning. It involves the application of knowledge and skills
learned in the classroom and then making a complete plan of action i.e. preparing a budget, starting the
process of implementation, involving people and activating operational strategies. When civic
engagement is spontaneous but irregular and not a part of any academic programme, it is considered
volunteerism. [Unit1; Lesson–4(C)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) The phrase 'service learning' in the passage stands for .
i. self learning ii. experiental learning iii. classroom learning iv. formal learning
(b) 'illuminate' is synonymous with .
i. darken ii. complicate iii. brighten iv. extinguish
(c) Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life. Here the term 'civic
life' refers to .
i. social exclusion ii. bohemian life
iii. the public life of the citizens iv. private life of a person
(d) The word 'assess' stands for .
i. evaluate ii. fail iii. disapprove iv. reject
(e) The word 'implementation' means .
i. negligence ii. prosecution iii. abandon iv. disregard
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) How does volunteerism contradict the concept of service learning? Which one is more familiar
to you in our society?
(b) How does education influence human life?
(c) In which way knowledge incorporates in daily life?
(d) What makes learning praiseworthy?
(e) When are people counted as concerned citizens?
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2. Read the passage and complete the table below with the given information. 1 10 = 10
Yasmeen Katbeh, Born 1996
Ash Sheikh Radwan
When the war started, my mum, my brothers and sisters and I were in Russia, which made me
always worried about Dad. We wanted to leave Russia and return to Gaza among our family to live
the events with them. As soon as the war ended and the crossings opened, we returned to Gaza, and
from then till today we’ve been hearing stories of the war.
I couldn’t sleep in Russia because of my worry about Dad. Before the war, when the mobile used to
ring and it would be from Gaza, we’d be happy and race to answer it. But in the war, every time the
mobile rang from Gaza, any number whether we knew it or not, we’d say: “Dear God.” and start
looking at each other to see who will answer.
After the war, a lot of things changed in me. I started seeing things differently. I began to like the
city, life became more beautiful and so did I. My friends changed, and I made older and more mature
ones. I became very outspoken and brave even in front of Dad, and I could face anyone. Mum and I
became friends, a lot of times we stay up at night and talk about everything.
In the future if I grow up, and in Gaza it’s an achievement to grow up, because death is standing at
your doorstep, I want to be a children’s caretaker and defend their rights; because I feel that the
children of Palestine are born as old people, a kid can be 6 years old and yet supporting a family.
[Unit–11; Lesson–3(A)]
Who What When/Where Why/How
Yasmeen (i) Russia (ii)
Katbeh
(iii) wanted to return (iv) to live the events
Yasmeen (v) Russia (vi)
(vii) started seeing things differently (viii) things changed
Yasmeen (ix) (x) they are born as old people
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Once in water, you get oblivious of time, distance or direction. The only thought which kept me
worried, was that I must make it and that I must get good weather all the way. The second half of the
swim is always very difficult. And if even little waves develop, it saps the ebbing energy of the
swimmer all the more. Taking a lesson from my previous swims I kept my speed at a steady pace for
I knew I would need every ounce of my energy towards the close….
I felt hungry and famished and shouted for my manager. In reply, I was told that I could not afford to
waste 10 minutes in having the feed! If I have to break the record, I must swim on with all my might.
But I refused ...I am sorry now for it. For if I had gone on, I might have finished the whole swim in
less than 10 hours and 15 minutes creating a new world record from both sides.... [Unit7; Lesson–1(A)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
host consumers introduce super access grant had only really personal since ever
The personal computer is one of the greatest scientific achievements of modern age. Today, we take
for (a) that we have one machine that allows us to (b) to the internet, do word processing,
use a calculator, watch TV, play games and do a (c) of other things. But the personal computer
only became available to (d) in the 1980s. Things (e) took off when Microsoft Windows
was (f) in 1985 and it's good that it was (g) without the prevalence of (h) computers,
the Internet wouldn't have (i) nearly as big an impact as it has (j) since.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1 10 = 10
At present Rohingya issue is a (a) question in the context of Bangladesh. The (b) attack of
Myanmar authority has compelled the Rohingyas (c) flee from their country. Everyday they are
entering Bangladesh (d) borders. About 3,70,000 Rohingyas have (e) entered Bangladesh.
Our people have stretched their helping hands (f) these distressed people. (g) envoys
visited different (h) centres and appreciated Bangladesh government for giving (i) to the
Rohingyas. They assured us to solve the problem (j) .
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6. The following sentences are jumbled. Re-write them in the proper order and in a continuous
paragraph to make a story. 1 10 = 10
(a) At the age of 17 he went to Cambridge University and after seven years there, he took M.A.
degree.
(b) In May of 1638, Milton began a 13-month tour of France and Italy.
(c) At the age of 66, he died on November 8, 1674.
(d) In 1640, Milton married Mary Powell who died in 1652.
(e) John Milton was one of the famous poets of English literature.
(f) He finished composing this epic in 1664 and the epic was published three years later.
(g) He is best known for his epic poem, Paradise Lost, written in blank verse.
(h) In 1656, Milton later married Katherine Woodcock.
(i) After university, he abandoned his plans to join the priesthood and spent the next six years for a
career as a poet.
(j) He was born in London on December 9, 1608, into a middle-class family.
PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "Modern Technology" on the basis of the answers to the following
questions in about 200 words. 10
(a) What do you understand by modern technology? (b) Where is it being used? (c) What are the
impacts of technology in our life? (d) How has technology made the world a global village? (e) How
can technology be used for the greater welfare of mankind?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 07
Fardin was an educated young man. After completing his MA, he went to Dhaka in search of a job.
He applied for various posts but he did not get any. Being frustrated, he returned.......
9. Suppose, you have a pen friend living in Canada. Now, write an e-mail inviting him to visit
your country. 05
10. The pie chart below shows Rima's time spending on various activities. Describe the chart in at
least 80 words. 10
Sleep School
25% 25%
Entertainment Playing
15% 19%
Home work 10% Meals 6%
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
Once upon a time, there was a hungry fox that was looking for something to eat. He was very
hungry. No matter how hard he tried, the fox could not find food. Finally he went to the edge of the
forest and searched there for food. Suddenly he caught sight of a big tree with a hole in it.
Inside the hole was a package. The hungry fox immediately thought that there might be food in it,
and he became very happy. He jumped into the hole and when he opened the package, he saw there
were a lot of food, bread, meat and fruit in it!
An old woodcutter had placed the food in the tree trunk while he cut down trees in the forest. He was
going to eat it for his lunch.
The fox happily began to eat. After the fox had finished eating, he felt thirsty and decided to leave
the trunk and drink some water from a nearby spring. However, no matter how hard he tried, he
could not get out of the hole. Do you know why? Yes, the fox had eaten so much food that he
became too big to fit through the hole.
The fox was very sad and upset. He told himself, "I wish that I had thought a little before jumping
into the hole."
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10 Based on Sample Question
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PART-I : READING TEST [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
Nishat Mazumder, a Bangladeshi woman in her early forties, is a sports icon. She comes of a modest
background; her father is a businessman and her mother is a housewife. She is the second of four
siblings. She is not very tall or well built, or does not have a charming princess look; but this
apparently ordinary girl has three things that she can be proud of. These are: she has extraordinarily
supportive parents who accepted her dreams as real; her father was a freedom fighter in the Liberation
War of Bangladesh in 1971, and she scaled the highest peak in the world as the first Bangladeshi girl in
2012. Nishat's life presents an inspirational story that the youth in Bangladesh needs to know.
Nishat was born on 5 January 1981 in a village called Teori, which is situated in Ramganj upazila in
Lakshmipur District. She completed her schooling from Bottomley Home Girls' High School in 1997,
and passed HSC from Shahid Anwar Girls' College in 1999. She earned her bachelor's and master's
degrees in Accounting from Dhaka City College, and currently works for Dhaka WASA as an
accountant. She is also interested in different languages and cultures of the world, and has enrolled for
her MA in Japan Studies at Dhaka University. For us, Nishat's life comes across as especially
significant because it tells us how the influence of one person can motivate someone to dream big. As
the daughter of a freedom fighter, Nishat had to face many obstacles in her life, but her mother, her role
model, gave her courage and determination to overcome them and pursue her dreams. Ashura
Mazumder, Nishat's mother, is a hardworking and understanding woman, who has been a pillar of
support for her family in the direst of situations. Nishat learned from her mother how to keep mental
strength in calamitous moments of life. Learning from her, Nishat began her dream of conquering
mountains. [Unit7; Lesson–2(B)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) The word 'look' mentioned in the passage can be replaced by .
i. gaze ii. appearance iii. observe iv. peek
(b) The word 'ordinary' mentioned in the passage means .
i. low ii. bizarre iii. typical iv. odd
(c) The word 'dire' stands for .
i. pleasant ii. awesome iii. frightful iv. happy
(d) What is the antonym of 'inspirational'?
i. encouraging ii. dampening
iii. motivational iv. amazing
(e) Who gave Nishat mental strength?
i. Nishat's mother ii. Her father
iii. Nishat's teacher iv. Her coach
B. Answer the following questions : 2 5 = 10
(a) How is Nishat Mazumder similar to or different from ordinary girls?
(b) What kind of family does Nishat belong to?
(c) Who encouraged Nishat to pursue her dream?
(d) What is she interested in?
(e) What do you understand by the phrase 'well built'?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the king's attitude and activities
related to the bird's education. (No. 1 has been done for you) 1 10 = 10
Once upon a time there lived a bird. It was unlettered. It sang but couldn’t recite a word of scripture.
It hopped and it flew but lacked all sense of manners.
The King said, “Such a bird is of no use. Yet it devours fruit from the forest, bringing down the
profits of fruiterers in the royal market.”
He summoned the Minister and commanded, “Educate the bird!”
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The task of educating the bird fell on the King’s nephews, his sisters’ sons.
The learned men of the court deliberated long. They pondered the reasons behind the ignorance of
the creature in question. The conclusion: the bird’s nest made of straw and twigs could not hold
much knowledge. Therefore, the first thing needed was a proper cage.
The royal scholars received handsome fees and happily went home. [Unit1; Lesson1(B)]
1. Considered the bird to be useless and uneducated 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Some teachers and instructors may see AI as a threat to their jobs, believing it will automate their
tasks and make them redundant. But it is important to note that AI is not meant to replace teachers
but rather to assist them in their work. AI is a tool and should be developed and used as such.
There are also negatives to consider, one of which is the cost of developing and implementing AI-
powered educational tools. This can be a significant barrier for schools and teachers who need more
resources to invest in AI technology.
There is also the lack of human interaction and emotional support that students receive when using
AI-powered educational tools. While AI can provide personalized learning and instant feedback, it
cannot replace the human and emotional support that students need to succeed, and relying too
heavily on AI-powered educational tools may impact students negatively.
Privacy concerns are also a limitation of AI in the classroom. AI-powered educational tools may
collect and store sensitive personal data, which raises concerns about privacy and security.
The Role of EdTech Companies
Edtech companies play a crucial role in advancing the use of AI in the classroom and ensuring that it
is used ethically and responsibly. [Unit1; Lesson–2(B)]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 10 = 5
monetary hold ample attract promise seek scope debate wide low better international
Public Universities are the first choices of most students, The public universities offer a (a)
range of subject in Science, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Humanities, Engineering and Technology,
Law, Education and Medicine. Public universities (b) the best minds to teaching although (c)
compensation for teachers is anything but attractive. Library, laboratory, Internet and research
facilities are much (d) there than anywhere else in the country. Seminars, symposiums,
lectures, workshops, debates, and exhibitions are often (e) in this institutions and there is (f)
scope for national and (g) exposure for (h) young knowledge (i) . Moreover,
public universities offer residential and boarding facilities at (j) cost/subsidized rates.
5. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. 1 10 = 10
Tertiary education in Bangladesh (a) two categories of institutions: degree-awarding
universities and colleges (b) with the National University (NU). At present, there are 35 (c)
universities in the country. (d) universities are relatively a new (e) in this country.
Since the early 1990s, the country has experienced a (f) growth in private universities mostly in
and around Dhaka and (g) of other large cities. The (h) of colleges providing tertiary level
education is around 1,400. All of these (i) are affiliated with the (j) University.
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 1 10 = 10
(a) They were aliens in their own country and were subjected to all sorts of indignities.
(b) The blacks were treated cruelly.
(c) The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice.
(d) They were denied all basic human rights.
(e) Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks.
(f) Eventually, the great leader realised the goal of liberating his own people.
(g) He was thrown behind the prison bar.
(h) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa.
(i) But the oppressive rulers could not break the spirit.
(j) In fact, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world who struggled against apartheid
throughout his whole life.
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PARTII : WRITING TEST [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone" in about 200 words based on
the answers to the following questions : 10
(a) What is a mobile phone? (b) How does it function? (c) Who are the users of it? (d) What are its
uses? (e) What are its abuses?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 07
Once there was a farmer in a village. He was very idle. He had a few plots of land. But he did not
plough them well. He did not sow seeds in time.....
9. Suppose, you are Shimul from Feni and one of your best friends is Nayon who lives in Khulna.
He does not go through the newspapers daily. Now, write a letter to your friend about the
benefits of reading newspapers regularly. 05
10. The following graph shows the comparison of monthly dengue cases and deaths in Bangladesh
from January to 10th June for the years 2022 and 2023. Now, analyse the graph highlighting
the information. 10
MONTHLY DENGUE CASES, DEATHS IN BANGLADESH
MONTHLY CASES MONTHLY DEATHS
2022 2023 2022 2023
1,036 999 6 9
566
3
166 111 143 163 175 2 2
126
20 20 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
(till 10th) (till 10th)
Source: Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 08
My heart leaps up when I behold
A rainbow in the sky :
So was it when my life began;
So is it now l am a man;
So be it when I shall grow old,
Or let me die!
The child is father of the Man;
And I could wish my days to be
Bound each to each by natural piety.
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