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Part C: Exclusive Model Test 1
Board Exam Questions-2022

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Time: 2 hours English (Compulsory) 1 Paper Full marks : 50
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]
Part A – Reading Test (30 Marks)
Read the passage. Then answer the questions below 1 and 2.
May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the
historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in
almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the
US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.
On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvester Company in
Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers’ rally was held near the
McCormick Harvester Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour
leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. Just
at this moment, some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring
them back. Suddenly, about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly,
five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured.
The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak
out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.
1. Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives: 15=5
a. The word 'commemorate' in line tow means .
i) identify ii) remember iii) demonstrate iv) display
b. The prevailing work hour of the workers had been very .
i) tolerable ii) short iii) lengthy iv) expectable
c. In the rally, the labour leaders inspired the workers .
i) to follow their bosses ii) to honour their bosses
iii) not to surrender to their bosses iv) not to disobey their bosses
d. Whom does trade union represent?
i) Farmers ii) Teachers iii) Workers iv) Businessmen
e. During the industrial revolution the workers in mills and factories had a/an .
i) favourable environment ii) satisfactory environment
iii) accordant environment iv) adverse environment
2. Answer the following questions. 24=8
a. Why is May Day or International Workers' Day observed now?
b. When and where did the historic events of May 1st take place?
c. How did the policemen behave with the workers during their protest?
d. What inspired the workers joining the protest?
3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with suitable word based on the information of the text:
0.5×10=5
Bangladesh is now apparently in the grip of all sorts of pollution like air pollution, soil pollution and water
pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the worst sufferers of such pollution. The indiscriminate
industrialization process in Bangladesh over the past decades has created significant environmental problems.
Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh, poisonous exhaust from industrial plants,
brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major
sources of air pollution.
We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles
older than twenty years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We
can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their
cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations.
At present, environment pollution is one of the greatest (a)  in Bangladesh. There are various types of
pollutions such (b)  air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. Though it is wide spread, the urban areas
are badly (c)  with it. Unplanned industrialization, wastage (d)  mills and factories, faulty vehicles and
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construction sites are the main (e)  of pollution. To get rid (f)  all types of pollutions, some fruitful steps
must be (g) . Firstly, to reduce air pollution, faulty and old vehicles must be avoided. On the other (h)  , we
can minimise water and soil pollution by proper management of all (i)  of wastage including industrial
garbage. Finally, general people must be made (j)  of the adverse consequences of environment pollution.
4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences. 1×4=4
Column A Column B Column C
Air pollution are from the vehicles is the main cause of it.
There must be taken to control this pollution.
Black smoke which is a number of reasons behind this pollution.
Immediate steps is emitted the most dangerous form of pollution.
Read the following text carefully and answer questions no. 5 and 6:
It was Autumn, August 26, 1910. A little girl was born to an Albanian decent, rich Catholic merchants’ family in a
small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha
Bojaxhiu, who had known that this tiny, little girl would one day become the servant of humanity  would love and
serve the poorest of the poor and became the mother of humanity. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother
Teresa. At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that
she would be a missionary. At the age of 18, she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish community of nuns
called the Sisters of Loreto, which had missions in India.
After a few months of training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to India.
On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and
theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the prevailing poverty in Kolkata had a
deep impact on Mother Teresa's mind and in 1948, she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent
and devote herself to work the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.
5. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 0.56=3
Name: Mother Teresa
Nationality (i) 
Who/what Event/activity Place/where Year/when
Mother Teresa (ii)  Skopje 1910
(iii)  had missions India
Mother Teresa took vows as a nun India (iv) 
She taught geography (v) 
(vi)  shocked Mother Teresa streets of Kolkata
6. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 5
Part B – Writing Test (20 Marks)
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "A School Library". 8
(a) What is a school library?
(b) What kinds of books are there in your library?
(c) What is the use of your school library?
(d) How can you use your school library?
8. Suppose, you are Salam/Salma living at Patenga, Chottogram. Your friend Sumon/Sumona lives at Himchori,
Cox's Bazar. Recently you have visited his/her house and stayed there for two days. Now, write an e-mail to
him/her thanking his/her family members for their hospitality. 7
9. Suppose, you are Ebad and your friend is Rifa. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about tree
plantation. 5
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Read the passage below and answer the questions no. 1 and 2.
Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded the home for the
dying destitute and named it ‘Nirmal Hriday’, meaning ‘Pure Heart’. She and her fellow nuns brought the dying
people off the streets of Kolkata to this home. They were lovingly looked after and cared for. Since then many men,
women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmal Hriday. These unloved and uncared for
people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. In their last hours, they get human and
divine love, and can feel they are also children of God. The Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for those who
survive, or send them to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment. Regarding
commitment to family, Mother Teresa said, “May be in our own family, we have somebody, who is feeling lonely,
who is feeling sick, who is feeling worried. Are we there? Are we willing to give until it hurts in order to be with our
families, or do we put out interest first? We must remember that love begins at home and we must also remember
that future of humanity passes through the family.”
Mother Teresa’s work has been recognised throughout the world and she received a number of awards. These
include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace and
Understanding (1972), the Balzan Prize (1978), the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and the Bharat Ratna (1980).
Mother Teresa died at the age of 87, on 5 September 1997. The world salutes her for her love and compassion for
humanity. She has taught us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of
creed, caste and religion. The picture of Mother Teresa, draped in a white and blue-bordered sari, with a wrinkled
face, ever soft eyes and a saintly smile, lives on in our mind.
1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: 15=5
a.  moved Mother Teresa.
i) The condition of working people on the streets ii) The condition of dying people in her home
iii) The condition of ailing people on the streets iv) The condition of sick people in the world
b. Mother Teresa is a symbol of .
i) love and beauty ii) kindness and honesty iii) love and kindness iv) cruelty and jealousy
c. The word 'divine' means  .
i) wordly ii) social iii) heavenly iv) personal
d. Mother Teresa smiled  .
i) falsely ii) sacredly iii) sinfully iv) impiously
e. People all over the world have  the work of Mother Teresa.
i) appreciated ii) ignored iii) depreciated iv) denied
a. For what purpose did Mother Teresa establish 'Nirmal Hriday'?
b. Why did Mother Teresa emphasize on family?
c. What does Mother Teresa teach us?
d. How did the Missionaries of Charity help the people who survived?
Read the following passage and answer questions no. 3 and 4.
“Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances
are shortened by speedy transports. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometres away on the phone or the
Internet. So, we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier.
There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all the
languages. So, you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English
is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean
builder in one language — English.
English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small
country. So, if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the
country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths.” “But Miss, we learn English for 12 or 14
years, yet we do not find good jobs”, says Rumi. She then tells the class about what happened to her brother. “Could
you please tell us why?” Rumi asks. “This is a very important question, Rumi. We should learn how to use English
both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as communicating with others at personal,
social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our
exams,” continues Miss Choudhury. “Remember, English can greatly help you become skilled workers.”
“But where and how can we learn this kind of English, Miss?” asks Ratan. Ms Choudhury says, “We can learn
English both in and outside the classroom. Besides your textbooks, the radio, television, newspapers, magazines,
computers and other supplementary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom activities, we’ll see how
we can learn English.”
3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 0.5×10=5
Different languages are being (a)  in different countries. But a common language is necessary for (b) 
communication. For many (c)  English has achieved the prestige (d)  that common language. So, it is very
(e)  for everyone to learn English. If we want to (f)  with other countries, there is no (g)  of learning
English. By learning English, we can easily (h)  our unemployment problem. From the very (i)  , a student
should keep in mind that he has to learn English not only to (j)  the exams but also to communicate with
others.
4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, column B and column C to write four complete sentences. 1×4=4
(a) Nowadays we can (i) to get a good job both inside and (i) and that is English
communicate outside the country
(b) But the language (ii) with a person living anywhere (ii) by learning English
in the world
(c) To communicate with (iii) is not the same (iii) on the phone or the internet
anyone living anywhere
(d) One can have an (iv) we need a common language (iv) in all the countries
opportunity
Read the following text and answer questions no. 5 and 6.

21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of
Language Movement of 1952. The commemoration begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that
recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar in
barefoot processions, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar. Many of them visit the graves of the
martyrs at Azimpur graveyard and pray for them. They also attend various programmes organised in remembrance
of the language martyrs.
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) on 17 November in 1999
proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for
the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and
cultural diversity and multilingualism.
5. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 0.56=3
About 21 February
Aim to narrate (i) 
Who/What Activities When Why How
People commemorate the at an early hour of 21 (ii) 
language martyrs February
They go to the Shaheed (iii) 
Minar
Many people visit Azimpur (iv) 
graveyard
(v)  are organized in remembrance of the
language martyrs
Shaheed Dibosh (vi)  in 1999
7. Write a paragraph on 'A Tea Stall' by answering the following questions: 8
(a) What is a tea stall?
(b) Where is it seen?
(c) What is sold there along with tea?
(d) How long does it remain open?
(e) Does a tea stall play an important role? If so, how?
8. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba of Dhaka. You have a friend named Neel/Nila who lives in Jamalpur. Your
elder sister's wedding ceremony is going to be held next week. Now, write an e-mail to your friend inviting
him/her to attend the wedding ceremony. 7
9. Suppose, your are Shamim/Shamima. Your friend is Rahim/Rahima. You want to do something good for the
people of your locality after your SSC Examination. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend
about your plan that you are going to materialize after the SSC Examination. 5
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Read the passage, then answer the questions no. 1 and 2.
“Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances
are shortened by speedy transports. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometres away on the phone or the
Internet. So, we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier. There
are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all the
languages. So, you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English
is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean
builder in one language — English.
English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small
country. So, if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the
country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths.” “But Miss, we learn English for 12 or 14
years, yet we do not find good jobs”, says Rumi. She then tells the class about what happened to her brother. “Could
you please tell us why?” Rumi asks. “This is a very important question, Rumi. We should learn how to use English
both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as communicating with others at personal,
social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the moment we are learning English mainly for our
exams,” continues Miss Chowdhury. “Remember, English can greatly help you become skilled workers.”
“But where and how can we learn this kind of English, Miss?” asks Ratan. Ms Chowdhury says, “We can learn
English both in and outside the classroom. Besides your textbooks, the radio, television, newspapers, magazines,
computers and other supplementary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom activities, we’ll see how
we can learn English.”
a. In the given text- "The world has become smaller" means .
i) The world's area is decreasing
ii) The world has become small
iii) Easy communication systems shorten the distances
iv) The world's land area is getting smaller
b. An 'ambassador' is  .
i) a businessman ii) an athlete
iii) a banker
iv) an official messenger sent to a foreign country to represent his/her country
c. The word 'supplementary' used in the text means .
i) new ii) secondary iii) extra iv) primary
d. Which of the following is true?
i) The internet widens the distances
ii) English is a medium of rapid communication
iii) One can use any language in any country to communicate
iv) English has not made communication easier
e. The word 'opportunity' stands for .
i) opening ii) chance iii) offer iv) oppose
a. Describe briefly the things that have made the present world smaller.
b. Why is a common language needed in today's world? Write in about 2/3 sentences.
c. Why is English needed all the more in Bangladesh?
d. How can our youths become a skilled workforce?
3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.
0.5×10=5
Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh, poisonous exhausts from industrial plants,
brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major
sources of air pollution.
We can reduce this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older
than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can
encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars.
The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations.
Air is the most important (a)  of human environment. Man cannot (b)  a single moment (c)  air. But we
do not (d)  that it is we who (e)  this most vital element. For the (f)  of air pollution we should avoid the
use of vehicles (g)  than 20 years. People can be (h)  to use CNG or LPG for fuelling their (i)  . Thus air
pollution can be (j)  to some extent.
(a) Air is an (i) no living being (i) air in many ways.
(b) Without air (ii) important element (ii) to prevent air pollution.
(c) But unfortunately (iii) should be taken (iii) can survive.
(d) So steps (iv) we are polluting (iv) of our environment.
Read the following passage about 'Mother Teresa' and answer the questions no. 5 and 6:
It was late summer, August 26, 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchant's family of Albanian descent
in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha
Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of humanity, loving
and serving the poorest of the poor. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.
At the age of 12, she heard a voice from within that urged her to spread the love of Christ. She decided that she
would be a missionary. At the age of 18, she left her parental home. She then joined an Irish community of nuns
theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the widespread poverty in Kolkata had a
deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948 she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and
devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.
5. Complete the following table with information from the above passage. 0.56=3
Who What/Events Where When/Year
Mother Teresa (i)  Macedonia 1910
She left the parental home (ii) 
(iii)  took training (iv)  1928
She (v)  1931
She (vi)  St. Mary's High School 1931 to 1948
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'Water Pollution': 8
(a) Why is water called life?
(b) How is water being polluted by humans?
(c) How do industrial plants pollute water?
(d) What measures should be taken to prevent water pollution?
8. Suppose, you are Helal/Helen. Your friend Labib/Labiba wanted to know from you about your preparation for
the coming S.S.C examination. Now, write an e-mail to him/her telling about your preparation for the
S.S.C examination. Your friend's e-mail id is inspiration99@gmail.com. 7
9. Suppose, you are Masum/Masuma. You have a friend named Liton/Luna who does not rise early in the
morning. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of early rising. 5
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Read the passage and answer the questions 1 and 2.
In the next class Ms. Choudhury tells her students the story of Lipy.
The year before last, Lipi, a 14-years old girl was in class nine in a rural school in Rangpur. Lipi is the eldest of five
children three daughters and two sons. Their father is a day labourer working on other people's land and mother is
a homemaker and a part-time worker at other people's homes. The parents, particularly the mother, found it real
difficult to raise five children on the small income the father could earn. Perhaps that is why Lipi's father wanted to
marry her off. But Lipi was not ready to accept what her parents wanted to impose on her. She wanted to pursue her
education. Her mother stood by her, though secretly. When her father arranged her marriage with Tara Mia, the only
son of a farmer in the same village, she became greatly upset. Tara Mia was a widower-illiterate, but well-off. His
father had a few acres of arable land and was influential in the village. The marriage seemed to be inevitable.
1. Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives: 15=5
a. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'impose'?
i) appear ii) set iii) enforce iv) rely
b. Lipi had  siblings.
i) two ii) three iii) four iv) five
c. Which of the following words describes Lipi's father best?
i) jobless ii) indolent iii) widower iv) insolvent
d. Which of the following best describes Lipi's stand on her marriage?
i) She was much interested in her marriage.
ii) She requested her parents to marry her off.
iii) She was not willing to get married.
iv) Her father wanted Lipi to continue her studies.
e. What is the author's main purpose behind writing the passage?
i) To focus on the life of rural women.
ii) To depict the condition of our rural society.
iii) To show the consequence of early marriage.
iv) To focus on the poor girls' fate in our villages.
a. What do you know about Lipi?
b. How was the financial condition of Lipi's family?
c. Why was Lipi's father going to marry her off at an early age?
d. Why did Lipi become greatly upset?
Read the following text and answer the questions no. 3 and 4.
Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major
types of energy sources: renewable and non-renewable. Hydro-carbon or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of
energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas, etc. are finite energy
resources and the world eventually will run out of them.
Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment. Thirdly,
fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth’s environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable
energy sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out.
Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for
heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses.
People (a)  the world are habituated to using two major types of energy sources. They are (b)  as renewable
and non-renewable. Non-renewable energy sources are very harmful (c)  our nature. (d)  they are burnt,
they produce different types of pollutants which are very (e)  for our environment. These kinds of energy
sources are (f) . With the passage of time, they will be (g)  and very expensive. They are also (h)  for
global warming. (i)  the other hand, renewable energy sources are very (j)  and environment friendly.
(a) To generate electricity, are finished or run out.
people of the world
(b) One day, these resources should use a lot of oil, coal and gas everyday.
(c) But wind and sunlight will be solar energy as an alternative
source.
(d) For the betterment of us, are burning unlimited around the world.
we
5. Read the passage from the text and complete the following table with information from the above
passage: 0.56=3
It was late summer, 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchants’ family of Albanian
descent in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of
humanity, loving and serving the poorest of the poor. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.
After a few months of training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin, Mother Teresa came to
India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught
geography and theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the widespread poverty
in Kolkata had a deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948, she received permission from her superiors to
leave the convent and devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.
For the contribution to humanity, she was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. She died at the age of 87, on
5 September, 1997.
Biography of Mother Teresa
Aim Serving the helpless people
Life Span 1910  (i) 
Who Event/activity When Place Reason Award
Mother Teresa (ii)  1910 Skopje in Macedonia
She (iii)  1928
She taught Geography and (iv) 
Theology
(v)  was taken by her 1931
She achieved 1979 (vi)  Nobel Peace Prize
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'A Book Fair'. 8
(a) What is a book fair?
(b) What types of books are available in the fair?
(c) How is the environment of the fair?
(d) What is the importance of a book fair?
8. Suppose, you are Samin/Samina living at Rupnagar, Narayangonj. You have a friend named Joy/Joya living at
Sonapur, Chattogram. He/She does not read the newspaper daily. Now, write an e-mail to him/her describing
the importance of reading newspaper. 7
9. Suppose, you are Bakul and your friend in Nayon. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend on the
benefits of early rising. 5
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Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
Humans can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase
in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon
dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this.
The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end
of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required
energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral
oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays,
about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon
dioxide into the air.
Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by
humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down
trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining
and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of
carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver
oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.
a. Which of the period describes the beginning of the rapid industrialization?
i) The start of the 19th century ii) The end of the 18th century
th
iii) The start of the 18 century iv) The end of the 19th century
b. What are the fossil fuels mentioned in the passage?
i) Coal ii) Mineral oil iii) Natural gas iv) All the above
c. The word 'instead' mentioned in the passage means .
i) option ii) choice iii) as an alternative iv) preference
d. Trees transport  into the air.
i) nitrogen ii) oxygen iii) hydrogen iv) all
e. The word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage means  .
i) kindling ii) burning iii) consummation iv) flame
a. Why can humans neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun?
b. Describe how human beings are responsible for the increase in the greenhouse gases.
c. What do you think the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is?
d. Why enormous areas of forests are destroyed by the people every year? Describe in brief.
0.5×10=5
"Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast
distances are shortened by speedy transports.
We can talk to a person thousands of kilometres away on the phone or the internet. So, we can communicate
with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier.
There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all
the languages. So, you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world.
English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a
Korean builder in one language  English.
English, for us in Bangladesh, is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a
small country. So, if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and
outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths."
Globalization has made the world (a)  and so it requires a (b)  language for international communication.
Now we can (c)  communication with a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the internet. In
fact, we can communicate with the whole world with absolute (d) .The lingue france of the world is (e)  .
English provides us with the (f)  to pursue a good job. Being a densely (g)  country, Bangladesh is (h) 
with unemployment. Proficiency in (i)  may help (j)  unemployment problem and bring economic
development.
(a) People (i) require (i) learn and use English properly.
(b) They (ii) cannot but (ii) the purpose more effectively
than other languages.
(c) English (iii) can serve (iii) a common language for the
purpose.
(d) Therefore, all (iv) need to (iv) communicate with others
internationally.
Read the following text carefully and answer questions 5 and 6:

21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of
language movement of 1952. The commemoration begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that
recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs.
People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar in barefoot processions, singing mourning songs. They place
wreaths at the Minar.
Many of them visit the graves of the martyrs at Azimpur graveyard and pray for them. They also attend various
programmes organised in remembrance of the language martyrs.
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) on 17 November in 1999
proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for
the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and
cultural diversity and multilingualism.
5. Complete the following table with information from the passage. 0.56=3
Who/What Event/Activity Where/Whom/What When/How
People all over the world (i)  21 February (ii) 
We remember (iii)  by wearing black badges
People (iv)  at the Shaheed Minar at the early hours of the day
(v)  was declared as International (vi) 
Mother Language Day
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'Water Pollution'. You should write it in about
150 words: 8
(a) What is water pollution?
(b) Why is water called life?
(c) What do you think about the causes of water pollution?
(d) What are the effects and impacts of water pollution?
(e) What measures should we take to prevent water pollution?
8. Suppose, you are Ayan/Anni. You live in B-3/Gopalpur, Haji Mohammad Mohosin Road, Pabna. Your friend is
Farhan/Farhana who is living in 13/B, Purana Palton, Dhaka-1216. Now, write an e-mail to your friend
describing a road accident you have recently witnessed in your town. 7
9. Suppose, you are Shanta and your friend is Taslima. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend
about the merits and demerits of using mobile phone at teen-age. 5
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Humans can neither change the sun’s radiation nor the earth’s orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase
in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years, the carbon
dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this.
The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end
of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required
energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral
oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays,
about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon
dioxide into the air.
Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by
humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down
trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining
and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of
carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forest absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver
oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: 15=5
a. Cutting down trees is called .
i) afforestation ii) industrialisation iii) glorification iv) deforestation
b. Greenhouse effect is strengthened by .
i) Planting trees ii) afforestation
iii) erosion of soil iv) destruction of forests
c. Trees absorb .
i) carbon dioxide ii) oxygen iii) methane iv) hydrogen
d. Natural gas is a kind of .
i) fossil fuel ii) toxic substance iii) harmful gas iv) crude oil
e. Who are mainly responsible for green house effect?
i) wild animals ii) plants iii) humans iv) acquatic life
a. How does the loss of forests cause dual problems?
b. What should we do to control the increase of greenhouse gases?
c. How do forests help us?
d. Can man influence the climate? How?
Read the passage below and answer the following questions nos. 3 and 4.
May Day or International Worker's Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the
almost all the countries of the world.
Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and
factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.
On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine
Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers’ rally was held
near the McCormick Hervesting Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by
the labour leaders.
They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At one point
of the rally, some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them
back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or
six others were seriously wounded and many others were badly injured.
The events of May 1, 1886 is a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out
to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words based on the information of the text. 0.5×10=5
May Day is a red letter day in the (a)  of the working class people all over the (b)  . This day reminds (c) 
of the valiant struggle of the (d)  with a view to fulfilling their rightful demands. On this day in 1886, the
workers went on (e)  demanding an eight-hour workday. As a part of their (f)  , they also brought out a
rally. At one point, police fell upon the (g)  and attacked them with clubs and revolvers. As a result, one
striker was mercilessly (h)  and many others were (i)  badly. Now the day is observed (j) .
(a) May Day (i) work in mills and factories (i) to commemorate the workers'
sacrifice in 1886.
(b) The day (ii) is also called (ii) struggle and sacrifice.
(c) The workers had to (iii) is observed (iii) for quite a long time.
(d) We enjoy the facilities (iv) because of their (iv) International Workers' Day.
today
Read the passage and answer the questions below it nos. 5 and 6.
Steven Paul Jobs (24 February 1955 – 5 October 2011), most popularly known as Steven Jobs was the co-founder,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. He was the pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He
was famous for his career in the electronic field of computers and consumers. This became possible through the
marketing of Apple computers.
In 1985, Jobs left Apple after losing a power battle with the board of directors. He then founded NeXT, a computer
platform development company specializing in the higher education and business market. Apple, however failed to
bring up any new operating system during Jobs' absence. Jobs returned to Apple as an adviser, and took control of
the company as an interim CEO. By 1998, Jobs brought Apple back to profitability from the verge of bankruptcy.
He supervised the development of iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad. These devices are so simple and user
friendly that even a child can operate them.
5. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage. 0.56=3
Steven Jobs
Who Event Contribution Year/When
Jobs was born (i) 
He founded (ii) 
He brought Apple back to profitability (iii) 
He supervised the development of (iv) 
Apple became almost bankrupt (v) 
He (vi)  in 2011
6. Summarize the passage in your own words. 5
7. Write a paragraph on 'Early Rising' answering the following questions: 8
(a) What do you mean by early rising?
(b) What facilities can an early riser get?
(c) How does nature look early in the morning?
(d) What opportunities does a late riser lose?
(e) How can you form the habit of early rising?
8. Suppose, you are Rana/Rina of Rangpur and your friend is Moon/Minu who lives in Khulna. Now, write an
e-mail to your friend describing the importance of reading newspaper. 7
9. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about your preparation for the coming examination. 5
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Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major
types of energy sources: renewable and non-renewable. Hydro-carbon or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of
energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas, etc. are finite energy
resources and the world eventually will run out of them.
Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment. Thirdly, fossil
fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth’s environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources
such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out.
Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for
heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses.
The sun’s heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then
the wind and the sun’s heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapour turns into rain or snow and flows
downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy.
Along with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. Plants produce biomass which again can be turned into
fuels such as fire wood, alcohol, etc. identified as bioenergy.
Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in
nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to
make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity.
Our Earth’s interior contains molten lava which gives off extreme heat. This heat inside the Earth produces steam
and hot water which can be tapped as geothermal energy to produce electricity, for heating homes, etc.
Ocean energy comes from several sources. Ocean’s force of tide and wave can be used to produce energy. The
surface of the ocean gets more heat from the sun than the ocean depths. This temperature difference can be used as
energy source too.
1. Choose the correct answers from the following alternatives: 15=5
a. The word 'rely' stands for in the passage:
i) Separate ii) Depend iii) Combine iv) Help
b. What will not eventually run out?
i) Oil ii) Fossil fuels iii) Solar power iv) Petroleum
c. Hydrogen and Oxygen help to form 
i) fuel ii) oil iii) ice iv) gas
d. Which energy is not related with the sunlight?
i) Geothermal energy ii) Wind energy iii) Hydroelectic energy iv) Ocean energy
e. Which is not a renewable energy?
i) Wind energy ii) Solar energy iii) Fossil energy iv) Geothermal energy
a. What is a renewable energy?
b. Why is a renewable energy more advantageous than a nonrenewable energy?
c. Why is electric energy necessary for us?
d. How can the ocean be a source of energy?
0.5×10=5
26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country
with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and
factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with 31 gun salute.
Early in the morning, the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the
National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats, social and cultural organizations,
educational institutions and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs.
People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmes
throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.
In Bangabandhu National Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain
thousands of spectators. Educational institutions also organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and
tournaments are also organized on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga.
In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh
Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organizations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also
arranged in other places in the country.
Questions: 26 March is (a)  important for the Bengali nation. People celebrate the day every year becoming
very (b) . As it is a national holiday, all offices do not remain (c)  on the day. All the higher officials of the
state offer wreaths of (d)  at National Mausoleum at Saver. People (e)  of cast and creed proceed with rallies
and processions. People show respect to the heroic figures who (f)  their lives in 1971. The audience get (g) 
in Bangabandhu National Stadium by the participants. All the offices both govt. and non-govt. (h)  flags on their
buildings and (i)  them with colourful lights. Thus, the whole of the country wears a (j)  look.
4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, B and C to write four correct statements. 1×4=4
(a) We celebrate (i) to the martyrs by (i) at the national parade ground.
(b) We pay homage (ii) our Independence Day (ii) various displays in
Bangabandhu Stadium.
(c) We witness (iii) are entertained with (iii) placing wreaths at National
Mausoleum.
(d) Spectators (iv) a smartly dressed parade (iv) with great enthusiasm and
fervour.
Read the passage below and answer the questions no. 5 and 6.
Zainul Abedin was born in Kishoregonj on 29 December, 1914. He spent most of his childhood near the scenic
banks of the Brahmaputra river. The river and the open nature inspired him from his early life. The Brahmaputra
later appeared in many of his paintings and remained a great source of inspiration throughout his career. As his
tribute to the river Brahmaputra, he drew a series of water colour paintings in this regard. This helped him earn
Governor’s Gold Medal in all India Exhibition in 1938. This was the first time when he came under spotlight and
this award gave Abedin the confidence to create his own visual style.
Abedin got admitted to the Government School of Art in Calcutta (Now Government College of Art and Craft,
Kolkata, India). Here, he learned European academic style for five years. Later, he joined the faculty of the same
school after his graduation. He was the first Muslim student to obtain ‘First Class’ with distinction from the school.
In 1951, Zainul went to London to study at Slade School of Art for two years. From the dissatisfaction of oriental
style and the limitations of European academic style, he was attracted to realism. After his return from London, he
started a new style called ‘Bengali Style’. Later, he realized the limitations of ‘Bengali Style’. Therefore, he went
back to nature, rural life and the daily struggles of men to make art that would be realistic but modern in appearance.
5. Complete the table below with information from the text. 0.56=3
Who/What Event/Activity What/Where/Place Whom/By whom
Zainul Abedin enjoyed the natural beauty of (i) 
The river (ii)  him to draw a lot of paintings.
(iii)  helped him to earn a gold medal
Zainul Abedin (iv)  after he was awarded the prize.
He learned European (v) 
academic style in
(vi)  attracted him as he was dissatisfied with
oriental style.
6. Summarize the above text in your own words. 5
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'COVID-19'. 8
(a) What is 'COVID-19'?
(b) What are the symptoms of it?
(c) How does it spread?
(d) What is the treatment of it?
(e) How can we prevent this virus?
8. Suppose, you are Robin/Jerin and you are living in the hostel far away from your home. Your parents are
anxious about your preparation for the forthcoming SSC exam. Now, write an email to pacify them regarding
your preparation for the exam. 7
9. Suppose, you are Tomal/Jessica. Your friend's father has fallen in a road accident recently. Now, write a
dialogue between you and your friend about road accidents and how to prevent it. 5
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Read the passage. Then answer the questions no. 1 and 2.
Lets save our planet!
Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own every day
to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.
REDUCE!
Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our unplanned activities are mainly
responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something,
"Do I really need this?" or "Is there another product which would do the same thing but more sustainable?" Or ask
the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be, "Do I know how this item was made, how it
will be used and how it will be disposed of?"
REUSE!
What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no plastic
cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it every day. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a new
"improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy those that
are durable; we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise this, many things
will not only last a life-time, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unusable for its
original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you're done with it, think of
whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things to the poor. You may also sell
some of your used items through personal advertisements in a local newspaper or in social media.
RECYCLE!
Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if
recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of
materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin. Recycling
your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in a resource recovery facility or landfill. Moreover, a
company can use the old cans to make new ones.
a. The word 'recovery' refers to .
i) get back ii) achieve iii) getting iv) find
b. We should try to be more creative and think of .
i) how else it might be used ii) where it may be used
iii) how it was made iv) when it is used
c. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'encouraged'?
i) disheartened ii) discussed iii) made interested iv) barred
d. What is the purpose of reduce, reuse, recycle?
i) to buy best things ii) to save the earth
iii) to use things properly iv) to save the money and energy
e. If recycling is impossible .
i) we should donate it ii) we should sell it
iii) we should preserve it iv) we should send it to a landfill or burn up
a. Whom does the author blame for the environmental crisis?
b. How many questions can you ask yourself before buying the things?
c. Why is it necessary to save our planet?
d. Do you think recycling can contribute to the development of our country? How?
Read the following text and answer the questions no. 3 and 4.
near the McCormick Harvester Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the
labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their bosses. At one point of the rally, some
strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly, about
200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously
wounded and many others were injured.
The world observes the May Day in (a)  of the struggle and great (b)  of the working people on May 1,
1886. For their great struggle and sacrifice workers now can (c)  an eight  hour workday. May 1, 1886 has
been (d)  as a public holiday in (e)  all the countries of the world. The workers had to work (f)  hours or
more a day (g)  the May 1, 1886. It (h)  the workers that they cannot get rid of (i)  if they do not stand up
and speak out to gain their (j) .
4. Match the parts of the sentences given in column A, B and C to write four complete sentences. 1×4=4
(a) May Day (i) had to work (i) and went on strike on 1 May 1886.
(b) The workers (ii) them and so (ii) as International Workers' Day.
(c) They demanded (iii) is known (iii) one striker was killed instantly.
(d) The police attacked (iv) an eight-hour workday (iv) fourteen or more hours a day at that
time.
It was late summer, 26 August 1910. A little girl was born to a rich Catholic merchants’ family of Albanian descent
in a small town called Skopje, Macedonia. She was the youngest of the three siblings and was named Agnes Gonxha
Bojaxhiu. Who could imagine at the time that this little girl would one day become the mother of humanity, loving
and serving the poorest of the poor. Yes, we are talking about none other than Mother Teresa.
theology at St. Mary's High School in Kolkata (then Calcutta). However, the widespread poverty in Kolkata had a
deep impact on Mother Teresa and in 1948, she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent and
devote herself to caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Kolkata.
5. Complete the following table following with information from the passage. 0.56=3
Mother Teresa  the mother of humanity
Aims: loving and (i)  the poorest of the poor.
Who/What Activities When/Year Place/Subject
Mother Teresa was born in 1910 (ii) 
She heard a voice at the age of 12.
within herself
Then she (iii)  an Irish community of nuns.
(iv)  were taught by her at St. Mary's High School.
and (v) 
She (vi)  on May 24, 1931.
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "A Village Fair You Experienced". 8
(a) Where and when is a village fair usually held?
(b) Who come to the fair and why?
(c) When did you visit a fair and who were with you?
(d) What did you do there?
(e) Who enjoyed the most and why?
(f) What is the role of a village fair in our economy?
8. Imagine, you are Salam/Salma. Robin/Runa is your best friend. You are going for a picnic. Now, write an
email to your friend inviting him/her to join the picnic with you using his/her email address. 7
9. Suppose, you are Limon/Lima. Your friend Milon/Maliha wants to know about Digital Bangladesh. Now, write
a dialogue between you and your friend about Digital Bangladesh. 5
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Read the passage below and answer questions no. 1 and 2.
Meherjan lives in a slum on Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. Her polythene-roofed shelter looks like a cage.
She is nearly 45 but looks more than her age. In front of her shelter, she is trying to make a fire to cook the day's
only meal. Her weak hands tremble as she adds some fallen leaves and straw to the fire. The whispering wind from
the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life.
Not long ago Meherjan had everything  a family, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna gradually
consumed all her landed property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a
day to devour Meher’s house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the
years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she
is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness.
There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of
whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river
banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma
and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 100,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh.
In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt
to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year.
i) Meherjan's hands are trembling because .
a) she is tired b) she is exhausted c) she is frightened d) she is feeble
ii. River erosion is the effect of .
a) climate change b) environment pollution c) natural disaster d) cyclone
iii. Before the erosion of the river, Meharjan was .
a) well of b) sad c) unhappy d) healthy
iv. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Here 'dancing' means .
a) jumping b) unstable c) glittering d) bright
v. River banks erode .
a) throughout the year b) in one season c) in two seasons d) in three seasons
a. How was Meherjan's life earlier?
b. Why are many more villages in the threat of erosion?
c. Where does Meherjan live?
d. Why does the writer call the Jamuna greedy?
Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in
rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not
grow fully and may have fewer offsprings. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two
degrees celsius.
Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world's most valuable biological
assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger
and poverty.
3. Read the above text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text:
0.5×10=5
Global warming is causing serious threat to fish population. It is climate change which is the cause of the (a) 
of water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. For this reason, available food and oxygen for fish in these water
(b)  will be less than (c)  . For the same reason, the (d)  of fish may not be full and offsprings may not be
(e)  . So the pressure of fish population is (f)  due to climate change. Fishes are one of the world's most (g)
 biological assets. The (h)  of people in the world eating fish as their main source of protein is 40%. In case
of our (i)  to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure on fish will be increased and consequently people
(j)  on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.
4. Match the parts of the sentences in column A, column B and column C to write four complete sentences. 1×4=4
(a) Fish is regarded (i) will extinct some (i) from lack of protein, hunger
and poverty
(b) Fish population is under (ii) fish will suffer (ii) fishes very soon
pressure
(c) Increasing temperatures (iii) and serious danger (iii) about 40% of people in the
world
(d) People depending on (iv) as the main source of protein of (iv) due to global warming
Read the text below and answer questions no. 5 and 6.

near the McCormick Harvester Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The rally was addressed by the
labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their
bosses. At one point of the rally, some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the
street to bring them back. Suddenly, about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was
killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured.
5. Complete the following table with information from the passage above. 0.56=3
International Workers' Day
Who Event/Activity When Where
The workers in mills and (i)  in the 18th and 19th (ii) 
factories century
(iii)  went on strike on May 1, 1886 at the McCormick Harvesting
Machine Company
6000 workers (iv)  on May 3, 1886 (v) 
(vi)  attacked the workers on May 3, 1886 near the McCormick Harvesting
Machine Company
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'The life of a Farmer': 8
(a) Who is a farmer?
(b) When does he start his daily work?
(c) How does he lead his life?
(d) What is his contribution to the nation?
(e) How can we improve his condition?
8. Suppose, you are Tomal/Toma. Your father is Abu Sayeed and he lives in the USA. He wants to know about
your preparation for the SSC examination. Now, write an e-mail to your father informing him about your
preparation for the SSC examination. 7
9. Suppose, you are Monir/Monira, a student of class X. Your friend, Zahid/Zeba wants to know about your aim in
life. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about your aim in life. 5
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Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Total Marks : 100
Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.Unit-3, Lesson-3
21 February is a memorable day in our national history. We observe the day every year as International Mother
Language Day. The day is a national holiday.
On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in
undivided Pakistan in 1952. The struggle to achieve our language rights is known as the Language Movement.
The seed of the Language Movement was sown on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the Governor
General of Pakistan, declared in a public meeting in Dhaka that Urdu would be the only state language of
Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest in the eastern part of the country. The protest continued non-
stop, gathering momentum day by day. It turned into a movement and reached its climax in 1952. The
government outlawed all sorts of public meetings and rallies to stop it.
The students of Dhaka University defied the law and brought out a peaceful protest procession on 21 February
1952. When the procession reached near Dhaka Medical College, the police opened fire on the students, killing
Salam, Rafiq, Barkat, Safiur and Jabbar. As a result, there were mass protests all over the country and the
government had to declare Bangla as a state language. This kindled the sparks of independence movement of
Bangladesh.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.110=10
a. Which of the words is closest to the word 'climax' in the passage?
i) bade ii) peak iii) track iv) tide
b. The word 'momentum' means .
i) force ii) support iii) acceptance iv) rejection
c. The main purpose behind writing the passage is .
i) to sketch the brutal character of Mohammed Ali Jinnah
ii) to depict the cruelty of the then Pakistani rulers
iii) to portray the significance of International Mother Language Day
iv) to show the students patriotism
d. Which of the words is most relevant to the word 'kindle' in the passage?
i) lit ii) kind iii) spindle iv) scandal
e. The martyrs of 21 February laid down their lives to ––.
i) establish Bangla as a state language ii) establish Urdu as a state language
iii) establish their political right iv) free the country from Pakistan
f. Which of the following statements is true about the Language Movement?
i) The seed of the Language Movement is laid in the Liberation War
ii) Jinnah's declaration kindled the sparks of Language Movement
iii) Jinnah's declaration honoured us
iv) Jinnah's declaration was the outcome of Liberation War.
g. Who brought out protest procession?
i) dwellers of Dhaka city ii) soldiers of the army
iii) the people of East Pakistan iv) the students of Dhaka University
h. What does the expression "pay tribute to the martyrs" in the text mean?
i) To show honour to the martyrs of Language Movement
ii) To show honour to the martyrs of Liberation War
iii) To show honour to the martyrs of Sepoy Mutiny
iv) To show honour to the martyrs of Non-cooperation Movement
i. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'seed' used in the passage?
i) The ending ii) The beginning iii) The plan iv) The celebration
j. The phrase "storm of protest" means:
i) mild protest ii) strong protest iii) moderate protest iv) symbolic protest
a. Why do we pay tribute to the language martyrs?
b. Why did the students defy the law?
c. Why is 21 February a memorable day in our national history?d.How is Language Movement related to
the independence of Bangladesh?
e. Why did Jinnah give the declaration?
f. Why did the then government ban all sorts of meetings and rallies?
Read the following text and answer the questions 3 and 4.Unit-4, Lesson-5
"Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast
distances are shortened by speedy transport. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometres away on the
phone or the Internet. So, we cancommunicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication
easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot
speak all the languages. So, you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the
world. English is that common language. English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As we have seen
earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So, if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a
good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths."
3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 15=5
The world is becoming smaller day by day. Now, we can (a)  communication with a person thousands of
kilometres away on the phone or Internet. In fact, we can communicate with the whole world with absolute
(b) . There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to keep in (c)  with them, we
need a common language. English is that common language no doubt. So, by (d)  English, we can have
the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is (e)  good news
for millions of our unemployed youths.
4. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write seven complete sentences. 17=7
a) We use English i) it is very important i) the people of other countries
b) It has ii) should utilize ii) the common language worldwide
c) So, learning English iii) to communicate with iii) the whole world easier
d) In Bangladesh iv) made communication with iv) this opportunity
e) There are too many v) provide the best opportunity v) compared to good jobs
f) Learning English can vi) job candidates in Bangladesh vi) to get a good job
g) Our unemployed vii) is important as it is vii) since our country is overpopulated
youths
Read the passage on Coronavirusand answer questions 5 and 6.
Coronavirus spreads through close contact with any infected person. It spreads when an infected person
coughs, sneezes, or talks. The virus comes out through the nose and mouth in droplets and if a healthy person
inhales the droplets, he or she will be affected too. The droplets can also sit on the surface of any object. When
someone touches that surface with hands, the virus gets transmitted to his or her hands. After that, if the person
touches the nose, mouth or eyes, the virus can get into his or her respiratory system. After getting infected, the
person might remain asymptomatic for several days or weeks. This means the infected person may not show
symptoms of sickness at the beginning. This period is very dangerous because the infected person
unknowingly might affect other people. To avoid infection, social distancing, wearing masks while outside,
and washing hands with soap and water may help.
5. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 16=6
COVID-19
Prevention (i)—
What/Who Activity Why/ How When /Where
An infected person (ii) — through close contact to another person
The virus comes outside (iii) — coughs, sneezes, or talks
A healthy person may get infected (iv) —
The virus gets into through nose, mouth or eyes (v) —
(vi) — is very dangerous affecting others unknowingly
7. By answering the following questions, write a paragraph on the topic 'A Fisherman'. 14
a. Who is a fisherman? b. How does he pass his days? c. How does he maintain his family?
d. Why can't he overcome his poor condition? e. What is his contribution towards the economy of the country?
8. Read the beginning of the story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 12
Once upon a time, there was a king called Midas. He was extremely fond of gold. Although he had a lot of it, he
wanted more. He thought if he had the golden touch, he would be the happiest man. A wise God granted his
wish promptly..............
9. Suppose, you are 'Jack'. Now, write an e-mail to your pen-friend Nelson about the co-curricular activities
of your school. 12
10. You are Bashir/Bela. You are at a shop to buy a pair of shoes. Now, write a dialogue between you and the
salesman of the shop about it. 12

“Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast
distances are shortened by speedy transport. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometres away on the
phone or the Internet. So, we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this
communication easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with
them, you cannot use all the languages. So, you need a common language that you can use with more or less all
the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist,
an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language — English.
English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a
small country. So, if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and
outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths.” “But Miss, we learn
English for 12 or 14 years, yet we do not find good jobs”, says Rumi. She then tells the class about what
happened to her brother. “Could you please tell us why?” Rumi asks. “This is a very important question, Rumi.
We should learn how to use English both orally and in writing for doing things as needed in our work, such as
communicating with others at personal, social, national and international levels. But unfortunately, at the
moment we are learning English mainly for our exams,” continues Miss Choudhury. “Remember, English can
greatly help you become skilled workers.”
“But where and how can we learn this kind of English, Miss?” asks Ratan. Ms Choudhury says, “We can learn
English both in and outside the classroom. Besides your textbooks, the radio, television, newspapers,
magazines, computers and other supplementary materials will greatly help you. During our classroom
activities, we’ll see how we can learn English.”
a. What is the most useful function of English?
i) reading English magazines, newspapers and operating computer.
ii) opportunity of communicating with the people of other countries.
iii) easy communication with the foreigners and getting ample chance of employment at home and aboard.
iv) opportunity of being employed in the country.
b. In the global context, English is needed .
i) for personal purposes
ii) for personal, social, national and international purposes
iii) for national purposes iv) for communicative purposes
c. What is the main purpose of the author of the passage?
i) To explain the method of learning English ii) To understand English
iii) To describe the importance of English and the way to learn it
iv) To describe the necessity of learning English
d. English has the status of a .
i) foreign language ii) national language
iii) international language iv) common language
e. The phrase 'all the more' means .
i) all important ii) more and more
iii) even more than before iv) more important
f. The word 'transport' in the passage is a/an —.
i) verb ii) noun iii) adjective iv) adverb
g. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'shorten'?
i) minimize ii) shrink iii) abbreviate iv) elide
h. Which of the following is the synonym of the word 'ambassador'?
i) minister ii) envoy
iii) spy iv) assistant
i. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'whole' used in line 3?
i) Fractional ii) Part iii) Partial iv) Entire
j. The word ‘interview’ means —.
i) talking ii) discussion iii) job seeking iv) mutual meeting
a. Which has made the world smaller?
b. What is common language?
c. Describe in brief why a common language is needed to communicate with the people of the world.
d. Why is, in Bangladesh, English more important for us?
e. How can English help Bangladesh as a whole?

f. What is the problem of a student of Bangladesh in terms of learning English?
The impact of global warming is countless and dreadful. Now fish population is in serious danger from the
global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there
is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer
offspring. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees. Climate change
increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world's most valuable biological assets. Forty
percent of the people in the world eat fish as their main sources of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger
and poverty. So, in order to save fish population from extinction, we must take steps to reduce global warning.
It is of great importance to (a)  that fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate
change is increasing the water temperature in watery places (b)  means there is less food and oxygen
available for fish. It also has a great impact on fish (c)  and production. Again, the temperature rise in
water is (d)  the extinction of some species of fish. Of all the biological assets of the world, fishes are a
(e)  one. So, we should take steps to reduce global warming and temperature rise in watery places in
order to save the fishes from extinction
4.Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write seven complete sentences. 17=7
a. Global warming i. are vulnerable to i. offspring due to it.
b. Many fishes ii. controlled to save fishes ii. suffer from it.
c. Global warming is iii. is making everyone iii. proper oxygen.
d. Fishes cannot iv. producing fewer iv. extinct due to it.
e. Global warming is decreasing v. increasing the temperature of v. from extinction.
f. Fish population is vi. the number of vi. water bodies.
g. Global temperature should be vii. grow well without vii. fishes
Read the passage on Nobel Prize and answer questions 5 and 6.
The Nobel Prize is the world's most prestigious and important prize. It has been given since 1901. This prize is
given to persons with outstanding contributions to Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Medicine, Peace and
Economics. Economics was added in 1969 for the first time. The Nobel Prize was instituted by a man who was
the inventor of dynamite. This scientist was Alfred Bernard Nobel. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden on
October 21, 1833 and died in 1896. Though he was a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia. He
earned a huge sum of money by selling dynamite. At the time of his death in 1896, Nobel left behind a huge
amount of money. He also left a will indicating that the interest on this money should be given as prizes to
persons for their outstanding contributions to Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace. This prize
was named as Nobel Prize. The first Nobel Prize was given to Rontgen on 10th December, 1901 for his
inventing X-rays.
Who/What Event Place/ Time Contribution/ Area
The Nobel Prize (i) — (ii) —
Nobel Prize is awarded (iii) — (iv) —
(v) — was given the first Nobel in 1901 (vi) —
Prize
7. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "A Moonlit Night". You should write about 250
words. 14
(a) What is a Moonlit Night? (b) How is a Moonlit Night? (c) How does nature look on a Moonlit Night? (d)
What do people feel in such a night? (e) What do lower animals do on such a night?
8. Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story. 12
Once there lived a king in an island. There were green trees everywhere in the island. The king decided to build
a magnificent palace in the island. So, he ordered his men to cut............
9. Suppose, you are Akbar and your friend's name is Nikhil. Imagine, you have killed a huge cobra which entered your
kitchen. Now, write an email describing the whole incident to your friend. 12
10. Suppose, a Traffic police is talking to the driver of a bus on the Highway. Now, write a dialogue between the
police and the driver. 12

Time : 3 hours Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 1st Paper
Total Marks : 100
Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own every
day to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions.
Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our consumer society is mainly
responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying
something, "Do I really need this?" or "Is there another product which would do the same thing but more
sustainable?" Or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be, "Do I know how
this item was made, how it will be used and how it will be disposed of?"
What do you think of using your own ceramic cup or mug at your school or local club? It means there are no
plastic cups to throw away. You can wash it and reuse it every day. Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a
new "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we should buy
those that are durable; we should use them properly, and have them repaired when necessary. If we practise
this, many things will not only last a life-time, but also be passed on for future use. However, if something is
truly unusable for its original purposes, try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When
you're done with it, think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things
to the poor. You may also sell some of your used items through personal ads in a local newspaper.
Rather than throwing an item out when neither you nor anyone else can make use of it, have it recycled. And if
recycling is not possible, it is better to send goods to a landfill or have them burned up. Find out what types of
materials can be recycled in your area. Clean and sort the materials before putting them out in the bin.
Recycling your drink and food cans means there will be less trash in a resource recovery facility or landfill.
Moreover, a company can use the old cans to make new ones.
a. The environmental crisis is happening mainly for the — of the planet.
i) authority ii) consumers iii) experts iv) callous
b. The word 'dispose' means —.
i) arrangement ii) organize iii) adjacent iv) maintenance
c. If recycling is impossible, we should — the waste.
i) sell ii) decorate iii) incinerate iv) preserve
d. The word 'play' in the first sentence means .
i) to participate in a game ii) to have an effect on something
iii) to encourage others iv) to believe in something
e. What is the purpose of the author of this passage?
i) To teach people how to manipulate their usable items
ii) To dissuade people to utilize their usable items
iii) To make people aware of the proper use of their things
iv) To discourage people of throwing things away
f. What is the closest word of 'sort' in the sentence — 'Clean and sort the materials before putting
them out in the bin.'?
i) choose ii) separate iii) select iv) arrange
g. In the passage, the clause 'try to be more creative' indicates —.
i) finding ways to motivate others to use the same thing
ii) creating attractive ads
iii) finding how else a thing might be used
iv) donating things to the poor
h. Who mostly create environmental crisis?
i) society ii) buyers iii) luxurious people iv) consumers
i. The word 'sustainable' here means —.
i) temporary ii) momentary iii) permanent iv) transitory
j. The word 'purpose' means —.
i) perception ii) sense iii) intuition iv) intention
a. What questions should be asked before buying anything?
b. What will be the effect of using durable items on environment?
c. Can we do anything with the unusable things referred to paragraph 3? If yes, what?
d. How can recycling help to save our environment?e. How can local newspapers help in reusing things?
f. How should we dispose waste?
Read the following text and answer the questions 3 and 4. Unit-11, Lesson-2
The world's petroleum consumption has increased from 3 billion barrels annually in 1930 to 50 billion barrels
annually today. In the next quarter century, the world's population is expected to be about 8 billion which is 30
percent higher than today. Developing countries will grow their economies about two times faster than
industrialized countries. Global economic growth is expected to continue at 3 percent per year. Consequently,
the global demand for energy will grow at about 1.7 percent per year on an average. It indicates 50-percent rise
of energy consumption by 2030. If the world's daily petroleum consumption is 220 million barrels now, it will
rise to 335 million barrels by that time. The present reserve of hydro-carbon energy resources is limited and it
will not be sufficient to meet the future energy challenges of the world. And hence, leading industrial countries
have taken initiatives to tap alternative energy sources mainly known as green or renewable energy sources.
The world's population is increasing, the (a)  of energy is rising. The developing countries will make more
economic (b)  than the developed countries. It indicates fifty percent rise of energy (c)  by the next decade. The
present reserve of hydro-carbon energy is not (d)  and it will be (e)  to meet energy crisis.
a) The world consumed i) will grow faster than i) annually today
b) But the amount has ii) energy resources is limited ii) around the world
c) The economy of iii) world demand, the demand iii) annually in 1930
developing countries for energy
d) The economic growth of iv) 3 billion barrels of iv) mankind will face energy crises in
petroleum future
e) Naturally, the demand for v) increased to 50 billion v) at 3 percent per year
barrels
f) With the increase of vi) energy will also increase
vi) will grow by 1.7 percent per year
g) As present reserve of vii) the world may continue
vii) that of the industrialized ones
hydro-carbon
Read the passage on Charles Babbageand answer questions 5 and 6.
Charles Babbage was an English mathematician. He was a mechanical engineer who is best known for
originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December, 1791 in London. He entered Trinity
College on October, 1810. He was transferred to Peter House, Cambridge. He was the top mathematician there.
He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society, in
1816. From 1828 to 1839 Babbage was a Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University.
Babbage is famous for inventing the first Mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today’s
computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871.
Name of Events Place Year/Time Contribution
Born (i) — (ii) —
Received honours degree (iii) —
(iv)  1816
Death (v) — (vi) —
7. Write a paragraph on 'Tree Plantation' answering the following questions. You should write about 250
words. 14
(a) What is tree plantation? (b) How do trees help us maintaining ecological balance? (c) What do you get from
trees? (d) How can we take care of them? (e) Why should we plant trees in large number?
8. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete it. 12
The king of Iran used to invite the great poet Sheikh Saadi very often to his court. Once on his way to the king's
court, the poet took shelter in a nobleman's house for a night. He was then..........
9. Suppose, you are Sayeem/Sayma. You have a friend named Sumon/Sumona who does not read the newspaper
daily. Now, write an email to him/her describing the importance of reading newspaper regularly. 12
10. Mobile phone is one of the wonders of modern science. It has added a new dimension to our way of life and to the
communication system. But it can be misused by someone. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend on
the merits and demerits of using mobile phone 12

Pritilata Waddedar was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr. Khastagir
Government Girls' School in Chattogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She graduated in Philosophy with
distinction from Bethune College in Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the anti-British
movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination, and her
motherland free from British colonial rule.
So, she decided to fight against the British rule. Soon after, Pritilata became the head teacher of Nandankanon
Aparna Charan School in Chattogram. Gradually she involved herself in Surja Sen's armed resistance
movement. Surja Sen was a famous anti-British movement organizer and revolutionary activist in Chattogram
area at that time. In 1932, Surja Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. The Club was well-
known for its notorious sign at its entrance: Dogs and Indians not allowed. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to lead
a team of 10-12 men to attack the Club. The raid was successful but Pritilata, dressed as a man, failed to get out
of the Club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can
work like men. She also proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for the freedom
from the British colonial rule. Her dream finally came true. The British rule came to an end in 1947 though she
couldn't see it during her lifetime.
a. The word 'notorious' means —.
i) famous ii) infamous iii) popular iv) prominant
b. The word 'movement' refers to ––.
i) moveable ii) strop iii) agitation iv) shake
c. What is the closest meaning of the word 'discrimination'?
i) prejudice ii) preconception iii) preference iv) inequity
d. What is potassium cyanide?
i) a poison ii) a drink iii) a medicine iv) a gas
e. The phrase "come to an end" means ––.
i) to break ii) to resume iii) to come iv) to finish
f. The word 'assign' means ––
i) provide materials ii) give responsibilities iii) take duties iv) allow sign
g. Who attacked Pahartali European club?
i) Surja Sen ii) Pritilata iii) some dogs iv) some women
h. What do you understand by "Dogs and Indians not allowed?"
i) The Indians are insulted by comparing them with dogs
ii) Indians are not allowed with their dogs
iii) Indians are restricted to enter with their dogs
iv) Only Indian people are allowed to enter
i. What did Pritilata prove by her acts?
i) Women are also meritorious ii) Women are also a vital part of men's life
iii) Women can contribute to doing great job iv) Women have the right to sacrifice their lives
j. The word 'raid' in the passage is a/an .
i) adjective ii) verb iii) noun iv) adverb
a. What do you know about Surja Sen? Write in 2/3 sentences.
b. Discuss the contribution of Pritilata to anti-British Movement in 2/3 sentences.
c. How did Pritilata prove women can work like men? d.How did Pritilata disguise herself? Why did she do
it?
e. Why do you think the sign "Dogs and Indians not allowed" is a notorious one?
f. Do you agree that Pritilata's fight was against both the British rule and gender discrimination? Justify
your answer.
Everyone wants to share his/her happiness with near and dear ones. That's why people rush for their homes
despite serious hazards. This is called the pull of roots. Do human beings have roots like the trees? The answer
is "Yes," though invisible, they lie in our minds. It's the roots that make a bond between us and family
members, in laws, friends, neighbours or even between us and the land where we were born and grew up.
Wherever we stay, we have a continuous pull of our roots. It's our roots that develop our identity, making us
what we are. When we lose our bond, we become rootless. Without roots we are non-entity. Such persons are
devoid of values, humanity and social responsibilities. They don't know where they are heading towards. This
often makes them feel empty and lost.
By nature, human beings love to share their feelings and happiness with near and dear ones. This bond among
people (a)  them to return to their roots. The roots we (b)  form our identity. This helps us (c)  who we
are, where we belong to. So people who tend to recognize their (d)  cannot deny their roots. Denying our
roots means denying our (e) .
a) People love i) have invisible i) returning to their roots
b) They rush ii) comprises their family, ii) humanity and social responsibilities
relatives
c) Unlike trees, human beings iii) to share happiness iii) who often feel empty and lost
d) Nothing can iv) are devoid of values iv) friends and even their birthplace
e) Their identity v) non-entity v) with their near and dear ones
f) The rootless people vi) prevent people from vi) because of the pull of their roots
g) Such people are vii) for their homes during Eid vii) roots of their identity
Read the passage on Titanicand answer questions 5 and 6.
In 1912, an American Shipping Company launched a new ship called "Titanic". It was the largest and most
luxurious ocean liner of the time. It weighed 46000 tons and could carry about 2200 passengers. Experts said
that nothing could make it sink. On April 10, 1912 the ship sailed on its first voyage across the Atlantic. It
sailed from Southampton in England to New York in the United States with 2224 passengers of men, women
and children. On April 15, just before midnight, the ship struck a large ice-berg. The ice-berg tore a great hole
in the ship's sides and the unsinkable 'Titanic' began to sink. There was a great alarm on board. Warning bells
rang out. Everyone rushed to the lifeboats, but there was not enough room for them all. There was room for
only 1178 passengers. The lifeboats took mostly women and children. It was a terrible scene.
The great ship Titanic
Speciality Largest and most luxurious ocean liner of that time
First journey From Southampton in England to (i) — in the United States
Who/what Event Place Time Result Reason
(ii) — launched a new ship (iii) —
Titanic (iv) — across the 1912
Atlantic Ocean
Titanic faced an ice- berg Atlantic Ocean 1912 (v) — (vi) —
7. Answer the following question to write a paragraph on "A Rainy day". You should write it in about 150
Words: 14
a) What is a rainy day? b) What usually happens on this day? c) What are the results? d) How does it bring
sufferings to the poor? e) How does it sometimes help our economy? f) How is the weather on a rainy day? g)
What is the reaction of school goers?
8. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to
it. 12
Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Bayezid. His mother was ill. One night he was studying by the side
of the ............
9. Suppose, you are Shamim/Shamima. You have a pen friend Vicky who lives in the USA. She wants to know
about Bangladesh. Now, write an email to your pen friend describing her about your country.12
10. Suppose, you are Rana/Rani. The name of your friend is Anik/Anika. Now, write a dialogue between you and
your friend how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh. 12

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Board Exam Questions-2022

2. Mymensingh Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 7

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e. How can English help Bangladesh as a whole?

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