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Sl. Board Ques. Page Ans. Page
1. Dhaka Board2017 ........................................................................................ 1.................39
2. Rajshahi Board2017..................................................................................... 3 ................39
3. Jashore Board2017 ...................................................................................... 5 ................40
4. Cumilla Board2017 ...................................................................................... 7 ................40
5. Chattogram Board2017 ................................................................................ 9................. 41
6. Sylhet Board2017........................................................................................ 11 ................42
7. Barishal Board2017 .................................................................................... 13 ................42
8. Dinajpur Board2017.................................................................................... 16 ................43
9. Combined Board2018 (Kha Set) ................................................................... 18 ................43
10. Combined Board2018 (Ka Set) ..................................................................... 20 ................44
11. Dhaka Board2019 ....................................................................................... 22 ................44
12. Rajshahi Board2019.................................................................................... 24 ................45
13. Jashore Board2019 ..................................................................................... 26 ................45
14. Cumilla Board2019 ..................................................................................... 28 ................46
15. Chattogram Board2019 ............................................................................... 30 ................46
16. Sylhet Board2019........................................................................................ 32 ................47
17. Barishal Board2019 .................................................................................... 34 ................47
18. Dinajpur Board2019.................................................................................... 36 ............... 48
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Sl. College Ques. Page Ans. Page
19. Mymensingh Girls’ Cadet College, Mymensingh ............................................. 49 ................81
20. Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail .................................................................... 51 ................81
21. Notre Dame College, Dhaka .......................................................................... 53 ................82
22. Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka ............................................................... 55 ............... 83
23. Viqarunnisa Noon College, Dhaka ................................................................ 57 ............... 84
24. Holy Cross College, Dhaka ............................................................................ 59 ............... 84
25. Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka............................................................ 62 ............... 85
26. Govt. Azizul Haque College, Bogura ............................................................... 64 ................86
27. BAF Shaheen College, Jashore ...................................................................... 66 ............... 87
28. Magura Govt. Mohila College, Magura ........................................................... 68............... 87
29. Ibn Taimiya School & College, Cumilla .......................................................... 70 ............... 88
30. BAF Shaheen College, Chattogram ................................................................ 72 ................89
31. Shahjalal Jamia Islamia S&C, Sylhet............................................................. 75 ................89
32. Govt. Syed Hatem Ali College, Barishal.......................................................... 77 ................90
33. Kurigram Govt. College, Kurigram ................................................................. 79 ................91
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Sl. Model Test Ques. Page Ans. Page
34. Exclusive Model Test - 01.............................................................................. 92 ............... 103
37. Exclusive Model Test - 04.............................................................................. 98............... 105
38. Exclusive Model Test - 05............................................................................. 101 .............. 106
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Dhaka Board2017
English (Compulsory) First Paper
Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
PartI : Reading Test [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature,
economy and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already
dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying
river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and
why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like
before.
The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and
flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleshwari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges
and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded
their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported
trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with
a chronic shortage of space.
The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the
Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and
factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river
every day. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste every day and most of it is
directly released into the Buriganga. According to the Department of the Environment (DoE), 20,000
tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials, are released into the river every day.
Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river
pollution : Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export
Processing Zone and Ghorashal. [Text : Unit12; Lesson1]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 15=5

(i) The word 'tributary' refers to .
a. fountain b. territory c. stream d. kingdom
(ii) The Buriganga water fills the air with .
a. aroma b. fragrance c. stink d. scent
(iii)  founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga.
a. The British b. The Mughals c. The Indians d. The Bangladeshis
(iv) Which of the following statements is false?
a. Buriganga is a river b. Our rivers are not in a good shape
c. Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka d. Water is being contaminated
(v) The best synonym of 'toxic' is .
a. Poisonous b. Hygienic c. Healthy d. Useful
B. Answer the following questions. 2  5 = 10
(a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country?
(b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga?
(c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer.
(d) How is the Buriganga polluted?
(e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the specialities of Gazi Pir. (One is done
for you) 2  5 = 10
According to some myths and legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who is said to have spread Islam
in the parts of Bengal close to the Sunderbans. He was credited with many miracles. For example,
he could supposedly calm dangerous animals and make them docile. He is usually depicted in paats
or scroll paintings riding a fierce-looking Bengal tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent
danger. According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles who threatened the people of a region
full of canals and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of Bengal. Because of his
alert and vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said to have been kept within bounds. It was
also believed that he enabled villagers to live close to forests and jungles and cultivate their lands.
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Consequently, people of these regions would pray to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir has
been preserved in folk literature as well as art and has been performed in indigenous theatre. In fact,
some Gazi's paat scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum. [Text : Unit14; Lesson3]
1. Being credited with miracles  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Summarise the following text 10
Anne Frank is perhaps the most well-known victim of the Nazi Holocaust of World War II. Anne, born
on 12 June 1929, was given a diary at the age of 13, in which she chronicled her life from 1942 to
1944. During this time, Anne spent two years in hiding with her family in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam
in a secret annex with four other Jews. Betrayed and discovered in 1944, Anne was sent to the
Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where she died of typhus in 1945. Anne's father, Otto Frank,
was the only occupant of the secret annex to survive the war. In 1947, he published Anne's diary as
The Diary of a Young Girl. Anne's account of her internment, as well as her deep belief in humanity
has become one of the world's most widely read books. [Text : Unit6; Lesson5]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5  10 = 5
Recur Safe Opine Aware Develop Precaution
Minimize Lie Compulsory Straight Loss Possibility
It's a matter of great concern that Bangladesh (a)  in the active earthquake zone. Most of the
Bangladeshis are fully (b)  of its severity. Experts are alarmed by the (c)  of quakes during
recent years. But they give no (d)  answer to the question of (e)  about the buildings of
Dhaka city. Since there is every (f)  of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking
adequate (g)  measures to (h)  losses. Rajuk (i)  that an earthquake resistant building
code should be (j) .
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 1  10 = 10
Rabindranath Tagore was a man of (a)  genius. He was (b)  a poet and a novelist (c)  a
playwright, a composer, a painter and a philosopher. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for (d) 
'Gitanjali' into English. Those translations earned him a great (e)  in the West. As a humanist,
Tagore accused the British (f)  and pleaded for the (g)  of India from Britain. Tagore was
highly influential in (h)  the best of Indian culture to the West and Vice-versa. He (i)  himself
to literature at a very early age. After coming back from England, he began to write (j)  in all
branches of literature.
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 10
(a) Then he invited applications.
(b) The applicants were asked to meet the Sultan one by one.
(c) Long ago, there lived a Sultan in a country.
(d) Then he found the desired man.
(e) He wanted to appoint an honest man as his tax collector.
(f) A number of people applied for the job.
(g) All the applicants blushed and refused except one.
(h) So, he asked for the wise counselor's advice.
(i) When they all arrived, the Sultan asked them to dance.
(j) They came through a passage where gold coins were kept.
PartII : Writing Test [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "Food Adulteration" on the basis of the answers to the following
questions in about 200 words. 10
(a) What is food adulteration? (b) How is food adulterated? (c) Who are responsible for food adulteration?
(d) What is the impact of adulterated food on our body? (e) What can be done to stop it?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words. 7
Once an ant was very thirsty. He went to a river to drink water. When he began to drink water, a
wave ....
9. Suppose, you are Alif/ Adrita. You have just received a letter from your pen-friend Clara who
lives at 17 Drowning Street, U.K. She wants to know about Bangladesh. Now, write a reply to
the letter. 5
10. Look at the chart. It shows the sources of U.S.A. electricity in 1980. Now analyze the chart
focusing the main aspects (At least in 80 words.) 10
Oil 12%
Nuclear 2%
Hydro-electric
Coal 46%
Power 16%
Natural Gas 24%

11. Write down the theme of the following poem (Not more than 50 words) : 8
O father and mother if buds are nipped,
And blossoms blown away;
And if the tender plants are stripped
Of their joy in the springing day,
By sorrow and care's dismay,
How shall the summer arise in joy,
Or the summer fruits appear?
Or how shall we gather what griefs destroy,
Or bless the mellowing year,
When the blasts of winter appear?
Rajshahi Board2017
Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the
southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of
Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district
headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty,
sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen
forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination.
The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua'- or well-dug on the seashore by the early
Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after
being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allow a visitor to
watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the
world's most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter
birds. Fishing boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of
coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine
community and hundred year old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage
of this area. [Text : Unit12; Lesson5]
(i) 'Scenic spot' refers to .
a. a place having multiple scenes b. a place having a calm atmosphere
c. a place of unparalleled natural beauty d. a place having untidy spots
(ii) The word 'shimmering' in the text could be best replaced by .
a. shivering b. shining c. significant d. glaring
(iii) The Rakhaines originally came from 
a. Patuakhali district b. Latachapli union c. Kuakata coast d. Arakan district
(iv) The best synonym of 'vibrant' is 
a. thrilling b. colourful c. gorgeous d. brilliant
(v) 'Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds'  what does it imply?
a. Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds.
b. Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world's longest beach.
c. Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. d. Kuakata is a natural habitat.
(a) What does the expression 'a much sought after tourist destination' mean?
(b) Where does the name 'Kuakata' come from?
(c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot?
(d) Why would one visit Kuakata?
(e) 'Kuakata' upholds an ancient tradition. How?
2. Read the following text and make a flowchart showing the situation of adolescent girls in
Bangladesh. (One is done for you) 2  5 = 10
In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage for girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before
they are 15 and 60% of them become mothers by the time they reach 19.
When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops out of school and thus loses her mobility.
She gets confined to full-time work in her in-law's household. She loses social status and all the
opportunities of economic independence. In her in-law's house, she gets marginalized. She becomes
vulnerable to all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence. In our country, it is still a common
practice for the bride's family to pay dowry. Dowry demands can continue even after marriage. An
adolescent bride, even if her in-laws are supportive, faces enormous health risk during pregnancy
and child birth. Majority of our people are uninformed or insufficiently informed about contraception
and reproductive health. This leads to increased mortality rates among adolescent brides during
childbirth. [Text : Unit6; Lesson2]
1. Getting married early  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Write a summary of the following text. 10

My name is Amerigo. I am 13 years old and I live on the street, alone. My mother, who is separated
from my father, doesn't want me. She told me to go away .... Now she is married to another man. My
father lives very far away. I want to go to him, but he won't take me either.
The streets are now my home. Sometimes I find work. I used to collect trash and sell it to a vendor. I
stopped doing that after I had a serious infection and a doctor told me to stay away from the trash
dump. Once I worked for an ice cream shop owner and sold ice cream on the beach. But I got no
money in return. The owner of the shop gave me something to eat, and let me sleep in his hut at
night. The work was difficult and painful. The ice cream box is quite heavy when it is full. I had to
walk for hours, offering my ice cream to whoever wanted to buy. There were days when I could not
even sell one ice cream.
In a way, I am lucky because I am alive. One of my friends was recently killed after he fell into a hole
that opened up in the pile of trash. A boy I know lost one of his eyes after a piece of hot glass flew
into his eye at the glass factory where he worked. The owner refused to pay for medical treatment.
For me, like all other street children, life is very hard. I am looking for work. I am always hungry,
and I don't know where I will sleep at night. [Text : Unit8; Lesson4]
call among define deaths cause interpersonal
nature serious within economic armed aggressive
Conflict can be (a)  as clash of value and ideas among other things, and the most serious form of
conflict, is (b)  clashes that results in lots of (c)  and casualties. There can be conflict (d) 
us, which is (e)  intrapersonal conflict. The conflict between or (f)  persons is called (g) 
conflict. Constraint of resources is also a (h)  of conflict and it is known as (i)  conflict.
Conflict is a very common phenomenon, but sometimes it takes (j)  forms.
Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long way if one does anything with
sincerity. People who are sincere in their work are (a)  of making anything success. The great
men are also sincere because they (b)  that sincerity is the (c)  to success. Those who are not
(d)  can never (e)  a long way in the world. The poor people are not always sincere because
they do to know the (f)  of sincerity. If they knew it, they would (g)  a good use of it. Sincerity
means not only to do work (h)  but also with dutifulness, honesty, modesty and good behaviour.
If all of us (i)  sincere, our country will (j)  be prosperous.
(a) As a result, he studied under a great thinker Plato.
(b) He also wrote books on Biology, Literature, Economics and Comparative politics.
(c) Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way.
(d) Aristotle was born in Greece.
(e) His father wanted him to be a physician but he never cherished to be so.
(f) Later on, Aristotle took the pen to write on topics suitable for human civilization.
(g) He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.
(h) 'Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes fullest development of his wisdom.
(i) He was the son of a royal physician.
(j) He wanted to be a free thinker.
7. Write a paragraph on 'Environment Pollution' on the basis of the answers to the following
(a) What do you mean by pollution? (b) What happens to people when air is polluted? (c) What is the
present condition of our mighty rivers? (d) How do people pollute river water? (e) What precautionary
measures can you suggest for preventing these pollutions?
It was late at night. I was taking preparation for my ensuing examination. All the members of my family
were sleeping. All on a sudden, my phone rang and it was an unknown number. I got frightened ....
9. Suppose, you are a student of class XII. Now, write a letter to your younger brother advising
him to refrain from smoking. 5
10. The graph below shows the gradual rate of the internet users in Bangladesh. Describe the
graph in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and report the main features
given in the graph. 10
Gradual Rate of the Internet Users (in crore)
8
7 6.14
6 5.56
5.00
5
4
3.00
3 2.43
2 1.5
1 0.31
0
2000 2002 2003 2005 2007 2009 2012
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (Not more than 50 words) 8
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee
And live alone in the bee loud glade.
I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet's wings.
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart's core.
Jashore Board2017
before.
and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded
their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported
trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with
a chronic shortage of space.
Processing Zone and Ghorashal. [Text : Unit12; Lesson1]

(i) What could be the closest meaning for 'shape'?
a. Condition b. Form c. Model d. Body
(ii) Which one of the following statements is false?
a. The rivers are the only sources of water in our country.
b. The tide-level of the Buriganga was surprising.
c. It was connected with the river Dhaleshwari. d. The humans are responsible for pollution.
(iii) How are the rivers related to 'literature'? They are related to "literature" as they .
a. are being polluted b. are very important water sources
c. can inspire the poets, novelists, etc. d. constitute two-thirds of our country
(iv) Buriganga is on deathbed due to .
a. water vehicles b. pollutions
c. the Mughals d. the report published in the newspaper
(v) The Buriganga  the Ganges.
a. has a link with b. has nothing to do with
c. was a branch of d. was once called
(a) Do you think rivers attract people to urbanization? How?
(b) In what sense are rivers going through the pangs of death?
(c) What should we do to bring back the glorious past of the rivers?
(d) Do you think industrialization is responsible for river pollution?
(e) We, the people, are responsible for the catastrophe of our rivers. Do you agree? Why/ why not?
2. Read the following text and make a flowchart showing important aspects of craftwork. (One is
done for you) 2  5 = 10
A craftwork is an applied form of art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature of
folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn't bear the signature of its maker, retains a
personal touch. When we look at a thirty-year old nakshikantha we wonder at its motifs and designs
that point to the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker in it. The fact that we don't know
her name or any other details about her doesn't take anything away from our appreciation of the
artist. Indeed, the intimate nature of the kantha and the tactile feeling it generates animate the work
and make it very inviting.
A craftwork is shaped by the interaction of individual creativity and community aesthetics, utility
functions and human values. It is distinguished by its maker's desire to locate himself or herself in
the wider and ever-changing cultural aspirations of the community, and subsequently of the market.
[Text : Unit5; Lesson3]
1. An applied form of art  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

"I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed, 'but if you insist I don't mind having some
asparagus.'
I ordered them.
"Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus."
"I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is, you ruin your palate by all the meat you
eat."
We waited for the asparagus to be cooked. Panic seized me. It was not a question now of how much
money I should have left over for the rest of the month, but whether I had enough to pay the bill.
The asparagus appeared. They were enormous, succulent, and appetizing. The smell of the melted
butter tickled my nostrils ....
"Coffee?" I said.
"Yes, just an ice cream and coffee," she answered. I was past caring now. So I ordered coffee for
myself and an ice cream and coffee for her. "You know, there's one thing I thoroughly believe in," she
said, as she ate the ice cream. "One should always get up from a meal feeling one could eat a little
more." [Text : Unit13; Lesson2]
poisonous of preserve greatest be more
refresh stern by production contamination health
Food adulteration is one of the (a)  problems in the recent time in our country. Different food and
food products, vegetables, fruits and fishes are being (b)  (c)  the unscrupulous and profit
monger businessmen and green grocers. However, we, the general people (d)  the victims (e) 
all sorts of pangs and serious diseases. The businessmen use (f)  chemicals such as DDT, Aldrin,
Heptachlor just to make their products (g)  attractive or to (h)  them for a long time. So it is
time the authorities concerned took (i)  steps to stop such food adulteration. Proper monitoring,
supervision, and public awareness should be compulsory from (j)  level to consumers.
Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. If we look around, we will discover beauty in (a)
 objects and sights in nature, in the (b)  of children, in kindness of strangers. But asked to
define, we run into (c) . Does beauty have an independent identity? Is it (d)  or relative? Is it
dependent on our sense (e) ? Does it lie in the (f)  of the beholder? Thus there will arise a
number of (g)  in our mind. However, poets, artists, philosophers and thinkers (h)  always in
search of beauty in their works and arts. But most of them have the common and undisputed
opinion that where there is beauty, there is (i) , that is, a thing of beauty is a joy (j) .
(a) He asked him where God was.
(b) He praised him highly.
(c) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.
(d) The teacher thought highly of the boy's understanding.
(e) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where He is not.
(f) The boy devoted himself in earning knowledge.
(g) He begged to instruct him in the arts and sciences.
(h) He agreed to teach the lad.
(i) He had expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
(j) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
7. Write a paragraph on "My Best Friend" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
following questions : 10
(a) Who is your best friend? (b) Why do you like him? (c) Do you like to gossip with him? (d) What are
the topics that you always discuss with him? (e) What is his aim in life and why?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words. Give a title to it. 7
One day a crow stole a piece of meat. It flew away and sat on the branch of a tree. Suddenly a fox ....
9. Suppose, you are Tanzim. Now write an e-mail to your friend telling him about how you have
prepared yourself for the ensuing HSC Examination. 5
10. The graph below shows "The number of people living below the poverty line from 1995 to
2010". Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information
The number of people living below the poverty line (%)
50 44
40
35 32.5
28.5
30
20
10
0
1995 2004 2008 2010
11. Write down the theme of the following poem (Not more than 50 words) : 8
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Cumilla Board2017
Folk music consists of songs and music of a community that are uninfluenced by any sophisticated
musical rules or any standard music styles. Bangladesh has a heritage of rich folk music which
includes both religious and secular songs. Folk music may be described as that type of ancient music
which springs from the heart of a community, based on their natural style of expression uninfluenced
by the rules of classical music and modern popular songs. Any mode or form created by the
combination of tune, voice and dance may be described as music. Thus, the combination of folk song,
folk dance and folk tune may be called folk music. For example, Baul songs are a combination of tune,
music and dance. In Bangladesh folk music has great variety, with songs being composed on the
culture, festivals, views of life, natural beauty, rivers and rural and riverine life. These songs are also
about social inequality and poverty, about the material world and the supernatural. Mystical songs
have been composed using the metaphors of rivers and boats. Since the country is basically riverine,
the Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk music. Folk music is formed and develops according to
the environment. Differences in the natural environment are reflected in the people of the different
regions. The dialects too vary across the different regions. Bangladeshi folk music therefore varies from
region to region. [Text : Unit5; Lesson2]

(i) What could be the closest meaning for 'sophisticated'?
a. Latest b. Old c. Last d. Past
(ii) The word 'heritage' refers to .
a. heir b. tradition c. legitimacy d. intimacy
(iii) The word 'natural' could be replaced by .
a. artificial b. spontaneous c. deliberate d. wanton
(iv) Folk music emanates from  of a community.
a. background b. heart c. core d. inside
(v) The synonym of 'mystical' is .
a. dull b. material c. classical d. spiritual
(a) What do you mean by folk music according to the text?
(b) What does folk music reflect?
(c) How are mystical songs composed of?
(d) What makes the Bhatiyali an important genre?
(e) What are the reasons of great variety in folk music?
2. Read the following text and make a flowchart showing the painful experiences a street child
has to suffer to survive. (One is done for you) 2  5 = 10
even sell one ice cream. [Text : Unit8; Lesson4]
1. Homeless  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. As we look around, we discover beauty in
pleasurable objects and sights - in nature, in the laughter of children, in the kindness of strangers.
But asked to define, we run into difficulties. Does beauty have an independent objective identity? Is
it universal, or is it dependent on our sense perceptions? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? —we
ask ourselves. A further difficulty arises when beauty manifests itself not only by its presence, but
by its absence as well, as when we are repulsed by ugliness and desire beauty. But then ugliness
has as much a place in our lives as beauty, or may be more—as when there is widespread hunger
and injustice in a society. Philosophers have told us that beauty is an important part of life, but isn't
ugliness a part of life too? And if art has beauty as an important ingredient, can it confine itself only
to a projection of beauty? Can art ignore what is not beautiful? [Text : Unit5; Lesson1]
eloquent darkness awareness learn intellectual attain
enlighten choice sensibility purpose human parochialism
Education is the process by which our mind develops through formal (a)  at an institution. It is
mental and (b)  training. It provides opportunities of growth and helps to meet challenges to (c)
 success. Moreover, the purpose of education is to (d)  an individual. The aim of education is
also to train individuals to make right (e) . It ennobles our mind and refines our (f) . It
broadens our outlook and removes (g) . It helps us to be (h)  of rights and responsibilities.
Education furnishes us with an (i)  in expressing truth. Therefore, it is compared to light which
dispels the (j)  of ignorance.
Bangladesh is a land of (a)  beauty. Its beauty is so captivating that a stranger cannot but be (b)
 looking at this endless variety. Nature has (c)  showered its blessings on this country. The
rivers, hills and forests are rich in natural (d) . The people of this country feel a strong (e)  for
their motherland. They love their motherland from the (f)  of heart. They work hard to (g)  its
economic condition and to remove poverty. Most of them toil hard from dawn to dusk to accelerate
the pace of (h) . The progress of this country lies in the (i)  of common people. They are the (j)
 of a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh.
(a) As Bagerhat is near the Bay of Bengal, the water is usually saline.
(b) Khan Jahan Ali was a philanthropic man.
(c) He, therefore, excavated many tanks to provide fresh water to the people.
(d) He came to Bagerhat to preach Islam and to promote the plight of common people.
(e) He found Bagerhat beset with many problems.
(f) His memory will never be sunk into oblivion.
(g) Thus he redressed the problem of drinking water.
(h) The scarcity of drinking water is one of them.
(i) The people of Bagerhat remember him with great respect.
(j) Ghora Dighi is one of them.
7. Write a paragraph on "An Ideal Student" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
following questions : 10
(a) Who is an ideal student? (b) What are the characteristics of an ideal student? (c) What
responsibilities does an ideal student perform? (d) How does everyone treat an ideal student? (e) Why
do you want to be an ideal student?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it in your own words : 7
There was a boy who hailed from an obscure background. But he was brilliant, diligent and
innovative. He ....
9. Write an e-mail to the Graduate Admissions, International service, 353 South Road, Portico,
Sydney 2067, Australia asking them about admission produced for overseas students. 5
10. The pie chart below shows the time allocation of students' daily activities. Analyse the chart
focusing the main preoccupations. (At least in 80 words.) 10
5% sleep 30%
8% school and house 25%
30%
12% study 20%
recreation 12%
20% others 8%
25%
play 5%
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (Not more than 50 words) : 8
I love to rise in a summer morn,
When the birds sing on every tree;
The distant huntsman winds his horn,
And the skylark sings with me :
O what sweet company!
But to go to school in a summer morn,
O it drives all joy away!
Under a cruel eye outworn,
The little ones spend the day
In sighing and dismay.
Ah then at times I drooping sit,
And spend many an anxious hour;
Nor in my book can I take delight,
Nor sit in learning's bower,
Worn through with the dreary shower.
How can the bird that is born for joy
Sit in a cage and sing?
How can a child, when fears annoy,
But droop his tender wing,
And forget his youthful spring!
Chattogram Board2017
The term 'diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their homelands and settled in other parts
of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own.
The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world
has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only in
recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to
leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian sub-
continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora
are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and
been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been
massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of
nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is
globalization. [Text : Unit9; Lesson1]

(i) The word 'decade' refers to .
a. thirty years b. fifty years c. ten years d. five years
(ii) What does diaspora mean?
a. people live their own country b. people go abroad
c. people work in other countries
d. people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world
(iii) The synonym of 'noteworthy' is .
a. insignificant b. noticeable c. invaluable d. appreciable
(iv) The Aryans came to the Indian Sub Continent from .
a. America b. Africa c. Central Europe d. Europe
(v) In Africa there have been .
a. massive diasporas b. a little diasporas c. no diasporas d. very little diasporas
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(a) Why do people leave their own countries?
(b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa?
(c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention?
(d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders?
(e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing role and activities of Gazi Pir. (one is
in the parts of Bengal close to the Sundarbans. He was credited with many miracles. For example,
danger. According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles which threatened the people of a region
1. Close to the Sundarbans  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Summarize the following poem. 10
Because I have seen Bengal's face I will seek no more;
The world has not anything more beautiful to show me.
Waking up in darkness, gazing at the fig-tree, I behold
Dawn's swallows roosting under huge umbrella-like leaves. I look around me
And discover a leafy dome-Jam, Kanthal, Bat, Hijol and Aswatha trees 
All in a hush, shadowing clumps of cactus and zedoary bushes.
When long, long ago, Chand came in his honeycombed boat
To a blue Hijal, Bat and Tamal shade near the Champa, he too sighted
Bengal's incomparable beauty. One day, alas. In the Ganguri,
On a raft, as the waning moon sank on the river's sandbanks. [Text : Unit14; Lesson1]
victorious champion recapitulate take birth attack
independence surrender oppression historical division significant
The most (a)  event for Bangladesh is her (b)  as an (c)  nation on March 26, 1971. It is a
red letter day in the (d)  of Bangladesh. After the (e)  of Sub Continent, we got Pakistan. But
the Pakistanees began to (f)  our people. At first, they (g)  our language. We shall never forget
the language movement of 1952. The language movement led to the mass upsurge of 1969. As a
result the war of liberation (h)  place in 1971. After nine months' struggle, the Pakistanis were
compelled to (i)  and we won (j) .
There goes a saying that child is the (a)  of the man. Today's child is the (b)  of a nation. He
will (c)  the country. The whole (d)  depends on their proper (e) . It is our fundamental (f)
 to rouse their (g)  talent. A sound environment is (h)  both in the family and society so
that a child can (i)  up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be (j)  to build
up a beautiful and developed country.
(a) He was one of the most renowned linguists of Bangladesh.
(b) He died in 1969 and we remember him with respect.
(c) He was second to none in Bengali Language and Literature.
(d) Dr. Mohammad Shahidullah was born in 24 Porgona, West Bengal in 1885.
(e) He joined Jashore Zilla School in 1910.
(f) He passed the Entrance and FA exam in 1904 and 1906.
(g) He received some awards and contributed much to Bengali Literature.
(h) He passed Hons. and M.A. in 1910 and 1912.
(i) He joined Dhaka University as a Lecturer of Bengali in 1921.
(j) He got his Ph.D in 1928.
7. Write a paragraph on "Food Adulteration" in about 200 words based on the following
questions. 10
(a) What do you mean by food adulteration? (b) How does food get adulterated? (c) Why is it being
done so? (d) Who are responsible for food adulteration? (e) Do you think that food adulteration
should be continued or it should be controlled immediately?
8. The following is the beginning of a story. Complete it within 80 words of your own : 7
There was a naughty cowboy who grazed his cows beside a forest. He used to make fun with people
crying Tiger! Tiger! ....
9. Suppose, your friend got first prize on debate competition. Write an e-mail congratulating him. 5
10. The graph chart shows the choice of profession by educated people in our country. Describe
the graph in at least 80 words 10
The choice of profession by educated people in recent times
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Farming Business Govt. Job Research Banking Teaching
Work
11. Write down the theme of the following story. (Not more than 50 words) : 8
There were two brothers in a village. One was Karim by name and the other was Bashir. Karim was
elder brother of Bashir. They began to grow up gradually. Suddenly their father died. They fell in
problem to some extent. Karim was cleverer than Bashir. The younger was very simple and honest.
Karim always made his brother do difficult work and himself did not do any work. They had two
things. One was a cow and the other was a palm tree. One day the two brothers divided their
properties. Karim took the back part of the cow and gave the front to his brother. In the same way,
Karim himself took the top of the palm tree and gave the bottom to his brother. Karim began to enjoy
the benefit of the properties. But Bashir was deprived of getting any advantage. Karim began to
drink milk and juice of the palm tree. One day a clever man in the village, advised Bashir to cut
down the palm tree of his own portion and stopped feeding the cow. Then the problem was solved.
Sylhet Board2017
Coleridges' poem, a ballad, narrates the harrowing sea-voyage of an old mariner who at one point of his
journey didn't have any water to drink because of a curse. Cursed or not, we know how important
drinking water is in our life. We know we cannot survive without it. In fact two-thirds of our body is
made up of water. Not for nothing is it said that the other name of water is life. Is there a crisis in our
time with regard to access to clean drinking water? The United Nations in a meeting on the eve of the
new millennium identified the drinking water problem as one of the challenges for the future. But do
we need to worry about the problem as ours is a land of rivers and we have plenty of rainfall? Besides,
we have a sea in our backyard too.
before. [Text : Unit12; Lesson1]

(i) What could be the closest meaning for 'ballad' in the first paragraph?
a. epical poem b. mock-epical song
c. parody d. simple narrative poem
(ii) The word 'curse' in the first paragraph refers to .
a. discharge b. devilish act
c. divine decree of destruction d. angel's bounty
(iii) 'Survive' in the first paragraph could be best replaced by .
a. exist b. attend c. appear d. revive
(iv) The old mariner had a very  sea-voyage.
a. pleasant b. agonizing c. wonderful d. memorable
(v) The best synonym of 'perpetual' is .
a. continuous b. stable c. entire d. temporary
(a) What, according to you, are the significance of water?
(b) Why have the United Nations identified drinking water problem as a challenge?
(c) Narrate the conditions of the rivers in Bangladesh in your own words.
(d) What has been depicted in a report published in the Daily Sun?
(e) Do you think the Buriganga river is dying? If so, why?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the major characteristics of
adolescence. (one is done for you) 2  5 = 10
The time of adolescence is a period of preparation for adulthood during which one experiences
several key developments. Besides physical and sexual maturation, these experiences include
movement toward social and economic independence, development of identity, the acquisition of
skills needed to carry out adult relationships and roles and the capacity for abstract reasoning.
While adolescence is a time of tremendous growth and potential, it is also a time of considerable
risks during which social contexts exert powerful influences.
Many adolescents face pressure to use alcohol, cigarettes, or other drugs and to initiate sexual
relationships putting themselves at high risk for intentional and unintentional injuries, unintended
pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV). Many also experience a wide range of adjustment and mental health problems.[Text :
Unit6; Lesson1]
1. Physical and sexual maturation  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali
district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural
beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the
evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination.
The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua'- or well-dug on the sea shore by the
early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast
after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig
wells in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply.
Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allow a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset
from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most attractive beaches. The long
and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the
Bay and bathing there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. [Text : Unit12; Lesson5]
cheat tell story completely think rescue
make face care matter promise treat
Keeping promise given to anyone is a must though it takes much perseverance to keep promise
honestly. Since keeping promise is a (a)  of remembrance, we should be (b)  whenever we
make promises. While (c)  an unavoidable danger, people usually (d)  any promise only to be
(e)  from the situation without perfect (f) . After being rescued most people (g)  forget the
promises given. A (h)  about the pied piper of Germany (i)  how the piper was deliberately (j)
 by the mayor, who has made promises to give piper one thousand guilders for his work.
The proper (a)  of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b)  the best
benefit from study, we should read (c)  and intelligently. We should not study (d)  for the
purpose of (e)  examinations. We should take genuine (f)  in our studies so that we can enjoy
what we (g) . This will give us knowledge and wisdom and (h)  the horizon of our (i) . We
should, therefore, study not for immediate gains but for (j)  the wealth of our mind.
(a) One prize is awarded in each field.
(b) The prize is instituted by a man who was the inventor of the science of destruction.
(c) Nobel prize is the world's most important prize.
(d) He is Alfred Bernard Nobel.
(e) Though he is a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia.
(f) Nobel Prizes are awarded every year for outstanding achievements in the field of science,
literature and for promoting world's peace.
(g) The prize is given to persons with most outstanding contribution.
(h) If there are more than one recipient of the prize in one field, the prize money is equally
distributed amongst all the winners.
(i) Economics was added in the list in 1969 for the first time.
(j) He was born in Stockholm on 21st October, 1833 and he died on 10th December, 1896.
7. Write a paragraph on "Modern Technology" on the basis of the answers to the following
(a) What do you understand by modern technology? (b) Where is it being used? (c) What are the
impacts of technology in our life? (d) How has technology made the world a global village? (e) How
can technology be used for the greater welfare of mankind?
Once there lived a poor woodcutter. But he was very honest. He earned his livelihood by selling wood
in the market. One day while he ....
9. Suppose, you are Salim. Sahir is your best friend. You are going for a picnic. Now, write an e-
mail to your friend Sahir inviting him to join the picnic. 5
10. The pie chart below shows the percentage of transportation used by 800 students to come to
college. Describe the chart in 150 words. 10
Car 10%
Bicycle 45%
Bus 30%
Walking 15%
11. Write down the them of the following poem. (Not more than 50 words). 8
UNDER the greenwood tree
Who loves to lie with me,
And turn his merry note
Unto the sweet bird's throat
Come hither, come hither, come hither!
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.
Who doth ambition shun
And loves to live i' the sun.
Seeking the food he eats
And pleased with what he gets—
Here shall he see
No enemy
Barishal Board2017
The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what
has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air
around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river had a glorious past.
Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river
Dhaleshwari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals
marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in
1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was
renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space.
Processing Zone and Ghorashal.
The river would need a monster's stomach to digest all the wastes mentioned above. There is a limit up
to which it can put up with its cruel and thoughtless treatment. We, the humans, have successfully
killed one of our rivers. There are other rivers in the country that are being subjected to similar
thoughtless treatment. Unless we take care of our rivers there may come a time when we will cry
'water, water' and find it nowhere. [Text : Unit12; Lesson1]

(i) The word 'tributary' mentioned in the passage means .
a. rivulet b. lake c. pond d. estuary
(ii) The word 'marvelled' mentioned in the passage means .
a. offended b. grief-stricken c. overwhelmed d. hurt
(iii) The word 'toxic' mentioned in the passage means .
a. tasty b. healthy c. moderate d. poisonous
(iv) How did Dhaka city pay back the bounty of the river?
a. By cleaning the river b. By polluting the river
c. By purifying its water d. By making it glorious
(v) The word 'identified' in the passage means .
a. excluded b. traced out c. carried out d. teased
(a) According to the passage, what happened in the year 1610?
(b) What, according to the experts, are the primary sources of river pollution in and around Dhaka
city?
(c) What amount of solid waste is produced in Dhaka city and where does it go?
(d) What does DoE say?
(e) What may happen if we do not take care of our rivers?
2. Read the passage and complete the table below with the given information. 1  10 =10
I declared that the Assembly would continue to meet. But suddenly on the 1st of March the
Assembly was shut down. Mr. Yahya Khan called the session of the Assembly in his capacity as the
President and I declared I would be attending it. Mr. Bhutto said he wouldn't be part of it. Thirty-five
members of the Assembly came from West Pakistan to take part in its proceedings. But it was
dissolved all of a sudden. The blame was put on the people of Bengal, the finger was pointed at me!
After the Assembly's session was prorogued, the people of this country protested. I told them,
"Observe the General Strike we have called peacefully." I told them, "Shut down all mills and
factories." Our people responded to my call. They came to the streets spontaneously. They expressed
their firm determination to carry out the struggle peacefully.
What have we got in return? Those who brought arms with our money to defend us from external
enemies are now using those arms on the poor, the wretched, the downtrodden people of the land.
Bullets are being aimed at their hearts. We constitute the majority in Pakistan; but whenever we,
Bengalis, have tried to assume power they have used force on us. [Text : Unit1; Lesson1]
Who/ What Event/ Activity Where/ Place When/ How
The Assembly was shut down (i) 
Mr. Yahya Khan (ii)  as the president
Bangabandhu (iii)  to meet
(iv)  disagreed to join the Assembly
Thirty five members joined the Assembly (v) 
(vi)  was dissolved (vii) 
Bangabandhu told the people (viii)  peacefully
The people (ix)  to the streets (x) 
Accessibility to higher education implies that students get the opportunity to get university
education and sufficient support from educational institutions. Increasing enrolment at the
secondary and higher secondary level puts pressure on higher educational institutions. But due to
limited capacity, only a small number of students may be enrolled in universities. Thus, each year a
large number of students are denied access to higher education. Also, due to poverty and increase in
educational expenses, students of the lower middle class do not get easy access to higher education.
Moreover, those who get places in the universities have limited access to avail all kinds of diversified
educational facilities relating to their study fields. Only about 12 percent of graduates enter higher
educational institutions. More than 80 percent of these students are admitted to NU-affiliated
colleges. Others are absorbed by the public and private universities. [Text : Unit15; Lesson2]
all necessary budget use rise begins
follow answer have through careful carefully
Students should be strategic about their examination. It is (a)  for an examinee to (b)  some
instructions. He should go (c)  the whole question before he (d)  to write. He must make a (e)
 of his time so that he can (f)  enough time to answer (g)  questions. He must write his
answer (h) . He should be (i)  about his handwriting. He can (j)  double spacing if his
handwriting is tiny or very large.
Many events of great importance (a)  during the last century. Significant advances (b)  in the
field of science and technology. Many European colonies gained independence. The movement (c)
 democracy became (d)  in many parts of the world. Two world wars (e)  in the century. It
(f)  witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely destroyed as a
result of dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed many innocent people.
However, the (g)  of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h)  a momentous event. After a (i)
 war of nine months, Bangladesh was born. Now we (j)  our heads high as an independent
country in the world.
(a) A number of people applied for the job.
(b) Once there lived a Sultan in a country.
(c) They came through a passage where gold coins were kept.
(d) Then he found the desired man.
(e) When they all arrived, the Sultan asked them to dance.
(f) He wanted to appoint an honest man as his tax collector.
(g) All the applicants blushed and refused except one.
(h) The applicants were asked to meet the Sultan one by one.
(i) So he asked for the wise counselor's advice.
(j) Then he invited applications.
7. Write a paragraph on "The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone" in about 200 words based on the
answers to the following questions : 10
(a) What is a mobile phone? (b) How does it function? (c) Who are the users of it? (d) What are its
uses? (e) What are its abuses?
It was a hot summer day. There was scorching heat of the sun. On that day a crow became very
thirsty. It wanted to drink but there was no water around it. So, it began to ....
9. Write an e-mail to one of your friends thanking him/ her for a gift you received from him/ her
on your birthday. 5
10. The pie-chart below shows the percentage of a family's household income distributed into
different categories. Describe the pie-chart in 150 words. 10
Food 28%
12%
Clothes 10%
8% 28%
Education 25%
12% Power 5%
10% Transport 12%
5% 25% Others 8%
Savings 12%
11. Write down the theme of the following poem (Not more than 50 words). 8
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude;
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Heigh-ho! sing heigh-ho! unto the green holly;
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly :
Then heigh-ho, the holly!
This life is most jolly.
Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky,
That dost not bite so nigh
As benefits forgot;
Though thou the waters warp,
Thy sting is not so sharp
As friend remembered not.
Heigh-ho! sing heigh-ho! unto the green holly. [Text : Unit–7, Lesson–2]
Dinajpur Board2017
Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a
period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and life styles
are shaped. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescence is the period which
shapes the future of girls' and boys' lives. There are 28 million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million
of them are girls and 14.3 million boys.
The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within
the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation
or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and
sexual abuse.
In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of
adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19.
Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to
marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence
and young adulthood. [Text : Unit6; Lesson2]

(i) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence?
a. take b. form c. add d. make
(ii) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for .
a. occur b. recur c. go to a place d. all of them
(iii) Adolescence is a  period from childhood to adulthood.
a. transition b. transitory c. transitional d. transient
(iv) The synonym of affluent is .
a. destitute b. poor c. poverty d. well off
(v) The word "economic" can be replaced by 
a. economy b. economical c. monetary d. finance
(a) How will you define adolescence?
(b) Why is adolescence important?
(c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face?
(d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh?
(e) How do wealth and education influence a girl's marriage?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the activities of peace movement. (one
is done for you) 2  5 = 10
A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a
particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation,
including ban of guns, and is often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Means to achieve
these ends include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts,
demonstrations, peace camps; supporting anti-war political candidates and banning guns, creating
open government, direct democracy; supporting people who expose war-crimes or conspiracies to
create wars, and making laws. Different organizations involved in peace movements may have some
diverse goals, but one common goal is sustainability of peace. [Text : Unit10; Lesson5]
1. Ending of War  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
Universities should never be made into mechanical organizations for collecting and distributing
knowledge. Through them the people should offer their intellectual hospitality, their wealth of mind
to others, and earn their proud right in return to receive gifts from the rest of the world. But in the
whole length and breadth of India there is not a single University established in the modern time
where a foreign or an Indian student can properly be acquainted with the best products of the
Indian mind. For that we have to cross the sea, and knock at the doors of France and Germany.
Educational institutions in our country are India's alms-bowl of knowledge; they lower our
intellectual self-respect; they encourage us to make a foolish display of decorations composed of
borrowed feathers. [Text : Unit15; Lesson1]
who health choice be develop enable
able ability importance face which know
Education is one of the basic needs of a human being. It is (a)  for the (b)  of mind. Many
illiterate people do not have any (c)  of health. If they (d)  educated, they could live a (e) 
and planned life. Education teaches us how to live well. It (f)  us to make the right (g)  in life.
It enhances our (h)  to perform our duties properly and (i)  our everyday problems. In fact, it
is education (j)  brings positive changes in our life.
Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are (a)  from
time to time. Most of these events are (b)  by multinational manufacturing (c)  and business
firms. They pay for the sports events in (d)  for the right to (e)  their products during those
events. These events are (f)  worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them (g)
. As a (h) , the sponsors' products receive maximum media (i) . Thus sports help the (j)
 of trade and commerce.
(a) "Please let me go to my country."
(b) An English boy was making a small boat.
(c) "I shall cross the sea and go to my country by this boat."
(d) He made all arrangements to send him to his country.
(e) Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing.
(f) Napoleon was charmed by the words of the small boy.
(g) "I haven't seen my mother for a long time."
(h) The boy said, "My country is on the other side of the sea."
(i) One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the sea shore.
(j) The boy was brought before him and he asked him what he would do with such a small boat.
7. Write a paragraph on "Drug Addiction" in about 200 words on the basis of the answers to the
following questions. 10
(a) What is drug addiction? (b) Why do people get addicted to drugs? (c) What are the consequences
of drug addiction? (d) What should be done to remove the curse of drug addiction from society? (e)
How can you play a role in the fight against drug addiction?
It was a bright sunny morning. I was going to college with some of my friends. We were in a hilarious
mood as we were talking about our plan to go on a picnic. Suddenly ....
9. Suppose, you are Anik/ Anika. You received a letter from your father yesterday. In the letter,
he warned you not to spend much time in Facebook. Now, write a reply to his letter. 5
10. Look at the chart below. It shows the sources of air pollution in a city. Now analyze the chart
in at least 80 words focusing the main aspects. 10
2%
8% Vehicles
5%
Factories
10% Cooking and
domestic activities
60%
15% Railway engines
Brick-Fields
Powerhouse
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (Not more than 50 words). 8
TIME, you old gipsyman,
Will you not stay,
Put up your caravan
Just for one day?
All things I'll give you
Will you be my guest,
Bells for your jennet
Of silver the best,
Goldsmiths shall beat you
A great golden ring,
Peacocks will bow to you,
Little boys sing,
Oh, and sweet girls will
Festoon you with may.
Time, you old gipsy,
Why hasten away?
Combined Board Exam2018 (Kha Set)

When you are in the driving seat of a car, you have the steering and the horn in your hands, the brake
and accelerator under your feet, eyes open looking ahead, left and right. The same can be said about a
motorcycle rider, with some modifications. These are all very visible. But, behind all, there is something
that keeps working unseen. And that is the Central Processing Unit (CPU), your brain. CPUs are
artificially intelligent machines that are programmed to do specific jobs under fixed conditions and
judgements. But the human brain is intelligent by nature. It is the most sophisticated machine that is
able to operate on ever-changing conditions and standards of judgement. As conditions in the traffic
keep invariably changing, this virtue of sophistication of your brain must be at work when you are
driving. The difference between traffic in the roads and highways and racing circuit must not be
blurring inside you. Never imagine yourself to be a Michael Schumacher driving an F-l at 300 mph.
Leave no room for fantasy. You must always be ready to encounter unexpected behaviour from any
vehicle or pedestrian. 'Keep your cool' is easy to advise but difficult to maintain. Still you must always
restrain yourself because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be regarded as a killer. Now you see,
the last thing that differentiates you from a computer is your conscience. [Text : Unit7; Lesson1]

(i) What could be the closest meaning for 'modification'?
a. To change b. To make less extreme
c. Adjust d. An alteration or adjustment to something
(ii) The word 'Sophisticated' refers to .
a. gorgeous b. advanced c. unrefined d. uncomplicated
(iii) 'Invariably' could be best replaced by .
a. regular b. alterable c. inconsistent d. always
(iv) The human brain is called Central Processing Unit (CPU) because .
a. it is the central part of the body b. it performs all important activities
c. it is the centre of all activities d. it is the central part of mind
(v) The best synonym of 'encounter' is .
a. battle b. meeting c. face d. clash
(a) What kind of skill does car driving require?
(b) What is meant by 'eyes open looking ahead, left and right'?
(c) Why is human brain called the most sophisticated machine?
(d) How do CPUs and brains differ?
(e) Do you support the idea that conscience is our best guide on the roads? Why? Why not?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the causes and aspects of conflict. (No.
1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
Conflict can be described as a disagreement among groups or individuals characterized by
antagonism and hostility. This is usually fueled by the opposition of one party to another in an
attempt to reach an objective different from that of the other party. The elements involved in the
conflict have varied sets of principles and values, thus allowing a conflict to arise.
Conflict can be defined in many ways but one of the simplest is that it pertains to the opposing ideas
and actions of different entities, resulting in an antagonistic state. Conflict is an inevitable part of life.
All of us possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at things and
we act according to what we think is proper. Hence, we often find ourselves in conflict in different
scenarios; it may involve other individuals, groups of people, or a struggle within our own selves.
Consequently, conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or other. [Text : Unit10; Lesson2]
1. Disagreement among groups or individuals  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
ready same proud blue depends rational
flesh mention inferior class birth works
Man's dignity depends upon his works. Man is a (a)  being on earth. He is to (b)  for others.
He should not be (c)  if he is of (d)  blood. He should be (e)  to help any (f)  of man.
The man whom he is helping may be (g)  to him by (h) . But after all, he is a man. He has the
(i)  blood and flesh as the above (j)  man.
Dream is a series of thoughts, images and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
Dream is a (a)  of unconscious wishes, thoughts and imaginations. It (b)  be sweet or
horrible. When we dream (c)  pleasant, we call it a sweet dream. (d)  when we dream
something extremely bad, we (e)  it a nightmare. Dream is meaningless if (f)  is a day dream.
But dream has also (g)  real purpose as it is related to our (h) , emotional and physical well-
being. The main benefit (i)  dream is that it produces new thoughts (j)  ideas in brain and
helps to clean up clutter from mind.
(a) They were aliens in their own country and were subjected to all sorts of indignities.
(b) The blacks were treated cruelly.
(c) The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice.
(d) They were denied all basic human rights.
(e) Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks.
(f) Eventually, the great leader realised the goal of liberating his own people.
(g) He was thrown behind the prison bar.
(h) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa.
(i) But the oppressive rulers could not break the spirit.
(j) In fact, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world who struggled against apartheid
throughout his whole life.
7. Write a paragraph on "Food Adulteration" on the basis of the answers to the following
(a) What is food adulteration? (b) How is food adulterated? (c) Who are responsible for food adulteration?
(d) What is the impact of adulterated food on our body? (e) What can be done to stop it?
Once upon a time there lived a dove. It was passing its days happily. One day while he was sitting on
a tree beside a river, he saw an ant......
9. Suppose, your friend got first prize in debate competition. Write an e-mail congratulating him. 5
10. The graph below shows "The number of people living below the poverty line from 1995 to
2010". Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information
The number of people living below the poverty line (%)
50 45
40
35
30 28
30
20
10
0
1995 2003 2007 2010
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (not more than 50 words) 8
TIME, you old gipsy man.
Will you not stay.
Put up your caravan
Just for one day?
All things I'll give you.
Will you be my guest,
Bells for your jennet
Of silver the best,
Goldsmiths shall beat you
A great golden ring,
Peacocks shall bow to you,
Little boys sing,
Oh, and sweet girls will
Festoon you with May,
Time, you old gipsy,
Why hasten away?
Combined Board Exam2018 (Ka Set)

But asked to define, we run into difficulties. Does beauty have an independent objective identity? Is it
universal, or is it dependent on our sense perceptions? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? —we ask
ourselves. A further difficulty arises when beauty manifests itself not only by its presence, but by its
absence as well, as when we are repulsed by ugliness and desire beauty. But then ugliness has as
much a place in our lives as beauty, or may be more—as when there is widespread hunger and
injustice in a society. Philosophers have told us that beauty is an important part of life, but isn't
ugliness a part of life too? And if art has beauty as an important ingredient, can it confine itself only to
a projection of beauty? Can art ignore what is not beautiful?
Poets and artists have provided an answer by incorporating both into their work. In doing so, they have
often tied beauty to truth and justice, so that what is not beautiful assumes a tolerable proportion as
something that represents some truth about life. John Keats, the romantic poet, wrote in his celebrated 'Ode
on a Grecian Urn' 'Beauty is truth, truth beauty,' by which he means that truth, even if it's not pleasant,
becomes beautiful at a higher level. Similarly, what is beautiful forever remains true. Another meaning,
in the context of the Grecian Urn—an art object—is that truth is a condition of art. [Text : Unit5; Lesson1]
(i) The word appreciate means .
a. praise b. choose c. select d. like
(ii) The word "repulsed" stands for .
a. disguised b. ignored c. attracted d. regarded
(iii) Beauty also prevails in .
a. truth b. pleasurable objects c. ugliness d. beautification
(iv) The best synonym of "beholder" is .
a. runner b. sender c. watcher d. stopper
(v) We face difficulties .
a. when we go through any poem b. when we are told to define beauty
c. when we appreciate beauty d. when we are told to define truth
(a) When do we run into difficulties?
(b) Is ugliness a part of life? If so, how?
(c) What has John Keats written in "Ode on a Grecian Urn"?
(d) When does "ugliness" occupy a place in our life?
(e) How do poets and artists provide answer about the questions on how to define beauty?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the goal of peace movement. (No. 1 has
been done for you) 2  5 = 10
diverse goals, but one common goal is sustainability of peace. Peace movement is basically an all-
encompassing "anti-war movement". It is primarily characterized by a belief that human beings
should not wage war on each other or engage in violent conflicts over language, race, natural
resources, religion or ideology. It is believed that military power is not the equivalent of justice. The
peace movement tends to oppose the proliferation of dangerous technologies and weapons of mass
destruction, in particular, nuclear weapons and biological warfare. Moreover, many object to the
export of weapons including hand-held machine guns and grenades by leading economic nations to
lesser developed nations. [Text : Unit10; Lesson5]
1. End of wars  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels,
lakes, and vast areas of floodplains. Hakaluki haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With
a land area of 18,386 hectares, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect
livelihood, benefits to nearly 190,000 people. This haor was declared an Ecologically Critical Area in
April, 1999 by the government of Bangladesh.
Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals.
The most important beels are Chatla, Pinlarkona, Dulla, Sakua, Barajalla, Balijhuri, Lamba,
Tekonia, Haorkhal, Tural, Baghalkuri and Chinaura. Hakaluki Haor is bounded by the Kushiara
river as well as a part of the Sonai-Bardal river to the north, by the Fenchuganj-Kulaura railway to
the west and to the south, and by the Kulaura-Beanibazar road to the east. The haor falls under two
administrative districts, Maulvibazar and Sylhet. Some 190,000 people live in the area surrounding
the haor.
Hakaluki Haor is an important source of fisheries resources for Bangladesh. Kalibaus, Boal, Rui,
Ghagot, Pabda and Chapila are the main fish species found here. From the Kushiara there are
frequent upstream movement of fish towards the beels and tributaries of Hakaluki. The beels in
Hakaluki haor provide winter shelter for the mother fisheries. In early monsoon these mother
fisheries produce millions of fries for the entire downstream fishing communities. Floodplains are
also an important source of fisheries resources within the area. However, many of the beels have lost
their capacity to provide shelter for mother fisheries because of sand deposits from upstream rivers
and canals, use of complete dewatering technique for fishing and lack of aquatic plants to provide
feed and shelter for parent fish. [Text : Unit12; Lesson2]
wearing cut rise anticipation habitats increase extinction
recklessly severe imperative particularly catastrophe provide alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a)  is causing the (b)  of various plants and animals
everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one third of its natural wealth. Forests are
being (c)  down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)  resulting in an (e)  in carbon dioxide
and ultimately the water level is (f)  as a consequence of global (g) . It is (h)  that the new
century will face an overwhelming environmental (i) . It is therefore (j)  to check the reckless
pollution of the environment.
In our country, women are the worst sufferers in every stage of life. Social prejudices and customs
tend to (a)  their position. When a female child is born, it is not regarded (b)  a happy event.
She is not welcomed with the deep (c)  of heart. Instead of being delighted, most of the members
of the family think that she has come to add to their (d) . Even the mother of the female child is
not welcomed cordially for giving (e)  to a female child. Rather the mother of the female child is (f)
 for this. In the most cases, women are the victim of gender (g) . In fact, the life of our women
is not smooth (h) . If we want lasting development of the country, we have to (i)  the dignified
status of (j)  women of our country. The government is conscious of this matter.
(a) In 1880, Rabindranarth was called back to India.
(b) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 for his Gitanjali.
(c) He returned home without any qualifications of distinction.
(d) He wrote Gitanjali, a collection of Bengali songs of superior quality.
(e) Rabindranath Tagore, the 14th child of Debendranath and Sarada Devi Tagore, was born in
1861 in a respectable family at Jorasako in Kolkata.
(f) At the age of seventeen, in 1878 he reached London to attend school.
(g) He went to school early and wrote his first verse at the age of eight.
(h) The experience had a lasting effect on his later life.
(i) However, he never gave up his habit of writing poetry.
(j) He gathered much experience from his stay in London.
7. Write a paragraph on "The historic speech of 7th March" in about 200 words based on the
answer to the following questions. 10
(a) When was the speech delivered? (b) Where was the speech delivered? (c) Who were addressed in
this speech? (d) How was the speech related to our national history? (e) How is the speech evaluated
internationally?
8. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a title to the story. 7
One day a girl of class five was going to school. Suddenly she saw a money bag dropped by someone
on the road. She was at a loss......
9. Suppose, you are Rafa. Write an e-mail to your foreign friend narrating the scenic beauty of
Bangladesh. 5
10. The graph below shows the literacy rate of Bangladesh from 1995 to 2010. Describe the graph
in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and report the main features given
in the graph. 10
Literacy rate (%)

60
50 38.1
40 56
30
47.9
20
10 43.1
0 56.8
1995 2000 2001 2003 2010
As benefits forgot;
Heigh-ho! sing heigh-ho! unto the green holly...........
Dhaka Board2019
[According to the syllabus of 2019]
When adolescent girls are pulled out of school, either for marriage or work, they often lose their
mobility, their friends and social status. The lack of mobility among adolescent girls also curtails their
economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Moreover, they lack information about health
issues. According to a study, only about three in five adolescents have even heard of HIV. It is also
reported that more than 50 percent of adolescent girls are undernourished and suffer from anaemia.
Adolescent fertility rate increased from 20.3% in 1993 to 24.4% in 2007. Moreover, neonatal mortality
is another concern for younger mothers.
While the situation for adolescent boys is somewhat better, many are vulnerable and lack the power to
make decisions about their own lives. Many boys who are unable to go to school, or are unemployed,
remain unaware of social or health issues. They are at considerable risk of being drawn into criminal
activities. They are likely to get exposed to drugs and alcohol causing irreparable damage to their
health and life. [Text : Unit6; Lesson2]

(a) The word 'mobility' means .
i. ability ii. creativity iii. movement iv. activity
(b) The phrase 'exposed to' may best be replaced by .
i. to remove something ii. make public
iii. experience something harmful iv. shocking news
(c) The closest meaning of 'study' is .
i. skipping ii. omitting iii. reporting iv. learning
(d) The word 'anaemia' refers to .
i. blood pressure ii. blood sugar
iii. shortage of blood iv. blood contamination
(e) The 'neonatal' is closely related to .
i. a newborn baby ii. a mother iii. an adolescent iv. a disease
(a) Why are adolescent girls the worst sufferers?
(b) What happens to a girl when she loses mobility?
(c) Who, do you think, are more vulnerable to adolescent health problemsboys or girls? Why?
(d) What major problems do boys face during adolescence?
(e) Why should all of us say "no' to drugs?
2. Read the following text and make a flow-chart highlighting the different aspects of socio-
cultural life as reflected in folk music. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
In Bangladesh folk music has great variety, with songs being composed on culture, festivals, views of
life, natural beauty, rivers and rural and riverine life. These songs are also about social inequality
and poverty, about the material world and the supernatural. Mystical songs have been composed
using the metaphors of rivers and boats. Since the country is basically riverine, the Bhatiyali forms
an important genre of folk music. Folk music is formed and develops according to the environment.
Differences in the natural environment are reflected in the people of the different regions. The
dialects too vary across the different regions. Bangladeshi folk music therefore varies from region to
region. Thus there are the northern Bhawaiya, the eastern Bhatiyali and the southwestern Baul
songs. [Text : Unit5; Lesson2]
1. Songs reflecting rural and riverine life  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

The term 'diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their homelands and settled in other
parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their
own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group or a community. The world
has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only
in recent decades.
Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their
lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian sub-continent
thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are
unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and
massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages
of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now
is globalization. [Text : Unit9; Lesson1]
words than needed. You may change the form of the words if necessary. 0.5  10 = 5
result dump creature odour dispose waterborne
avert microphone toxic avoid fume determine
Every year millions of people all over the world die unnecessarily as a result of pollution. These
unfortunate and (a)  deaths are brought about by four specific factors. Firstly, air pollution from
factories, burning trash, and vehicle (b)  cause pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory
diseases. Then, water pollution from industrial discharge, the indiscriminate (c)  of toxic
chemicals, and the (d)  of human waste into rivers and canals causes poisoning and (e) 
diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea. The next factor is the noise pollution from vehicle horns
and (f)  that might cause aggression and damage hearing. And finally, (g)  pollution from
dumped or untreated human waste causes serious discomfort to our sense of smell, and attracts
disease-bearing (h)  such as rats and flies. We should take (i)  action to control these
problems and clean up the environment to (j)  these unnecessary diseases.
5. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. 1  10 = 10
We all know what a dream is, Generally we dream during our sleep. Some dreams are sweet or (a)
. When we dream something extremely bad, we call it a (b) . Dreams have no (c) . They
are soft and (d) . The dream we have during the day time is called (e) . Dreams have
fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but none could (f)  specifically what dream
actually is. Dreams can be extraordinarily (g)  or very vague. While many theories have been
proposed no consensus has emerged. It is important to consider that science is still (h)  the exact
purpose and function of sleep itself. Some researchers suggest that dreams have no (i)  purpose,
while others believe that (j)  is essential to mental, emotional and physical well-being.
6. The sentences in the following text are jumbled. Rearrange them in a proper. 10
(a) All the servants were called and interrogated.
(b) In order to find out the thief, the judge chalked out an intelligent plan.
(c) Once a gold necklace was lost from a rich man's house.
(d) The servants were summoned to the court but they denied having stolen the necklace.
(e) When the servants came to the court the next day, the thief had already cut off an inch of his
stick.
(f) But nobody confessed their guilt.
(g) So the owner of the house lodged a complaint in the court.
(h) The judge found one of the sticks shorter than the others and in this way he could easily catch
the thief.
(i) Naturally it was suspected that one of the servants had stolen the necklace.
(j) He gave each of the suspects a stick of equal length and said that one of the sticks would
increase by an inch the next day.
7. Write a paragraph on 'Food Adulteration' in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) What do you mean by food adulteration? (b) How does food get adulterated? (c) Who are
responsible for food adulteration? (d) What is the impact of adulterated food on our body? (e) What
can be done to stop it?
8. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a title to the
story. 7
Once upon a time, a crow was very thirsty. It flew from place to place in search of water but
unfortunately it did not find any water. All on a sudden it saw.....
9. Suppose, you are Ratul. Write an e-mail to your younger brother narrating the benefits of
reading newspapers daily. 5
10. The chart below shows the number of mobile phone and internet users in Bangladesh from the
year 2014 to 2018. Describe the chart in at least 80 words. You should highlight the
information and report the main features. 10
Mobile phone users
Internet users
N.B. : Numbers indicate million people
160
140 140
122 132 130
120 115
100
80 81
67
60
40
15 19 21
20
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (Not more than 50 words) : 8
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow
As a child you must have been told to greet your elders and visitors to your home according to your
culture and tradition. You must also have been taught to be polite in company and keep quiet while
others, especially your elders, speak. Possibly, at times you even protested such disciplining. Now,
certainly you know that you can't always behave the way you want specially in the presence of others.
There are rules of behavior you have to follow in a company. We are social beings and have to consider
the effect of our behaviour on others, even if we are at home and dealing with our family members.
We have two terms to describe our social behaviour 'etiquette' and 'manners.' 'Etiquette' is a French
word and it means the rules of correct behaviour in society. The word 'manners' means the behaviour
that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture. Manners can be good or bad. For
example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad mannered person.
Remember that etiquette and manners vary from culture to culture and from society to society.
We learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and various institutions, such as schools,
colleges or professional bodies. There are rules of behaviour for all kinds of social occasions and it is
important to learn them and practise them in everyday life. The manners that are correct in a wedding
reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about etiquette and manners.
We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you' in everyday life. A few more polite
expressions such as 'pardon me,' 'excuse me', 'may I,' are bound to make your day smooth and
pleasant. [Text : Unit4; Lesson1]

(a) The word 'possibly' refers to .
i. really ii. perhaps iii. exactly iv. eventually
(b) The best synonym of 'smooth' is .
i. glossy ii. uneven iii. peaceful iv. urbane
(c) Therefore, we have to be  about etiquette and manners.
i. judicious ii. liberal iii. sensitive iv. cautious
(d) The word 'vary' is a/ an .
i. adverb ii. verb iii. adjective iv. noun
(e) If there are elders or visitors at your home, the proper attitude towards them is to .
i. annoy them ii. avoid them iii. accost them iv. rebuke them
(a) What is meant by ‘etiquette’ and ‘manners’?
(b) Who likes a bad mannered person? Give an example of a bad manner.
(c) Why is it important to learn and practise the rules of behaviour in everyday life?
(d) Where do we learn etiquette and manners from?
(e) Write a few polite expressions mentioned in the passage.
2. Read the following text and make a flow-chart showing the names of some significant
diasporas and causes mentioned in the passage. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
The term 'diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their homelands and settled in other
own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The
world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great
interest only in recent decades.
been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of the Palestinians. There have been
1. Diaspora of the Jewish people  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

Consequently, people of these regions would pray to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir has
been preserved in folk literature as well as art and has been performed in indigenous theatre. In fact,
some Gazir paat scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum. [Text : Unit14; Lesson3]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box. There are more
words than needed. (Make any grammatical change if necessary). 0.5  10 = 5
possible religion positive discourage tie yet waste allow circular safe recruit though
To encourage female education, the government has taken some (a)  steps such as giving
stipends to girl students, (b)  more female teachers, etc. (c)  girls cannot receive the full
benefit of education mainly because of the following reasons. (d)  misinterpretation and social
structures (e)  girls from going to schools. Even in urban schools girls are not (f)  by many
parents to live in hostels for their daughters’ (g) . Early marriage and childbirth make women (h)
 to home with no (i)  of going back to school. Any expenditure for sending girls to school is
considered a (j)  by many parents whereas it is regarded as an investment in case of boys.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words in each gap. 1  10 = 10
The persona of a traffic policeman has always been a (a)  one. It has often found (b)  space
and close treatment in literature and other (c) . Besides the many poems about this (d) 
character, there is at least one (e)  where the central character is a traffic policeman. In 1963,
Greek film maker Filippos Fylaktas made this film (f)  My Brother, the Traffic Policeman. It
featured a slightly (g)  traffic police, Antonis Pikrocholos who is utterly (h)  to service and
duty and applies the traffic (i)  with unyielding (j) .
(a) He showed extraordinary credit in every examination of the school.
(b) He has made great contribution to the scientific research of Bangladesh.
(c) Dr. Kudrat-e-Khuda was born on 8th May at village Margram in the district of Birbhum in West
Bengal in 1900 AD.
(d) In 1925 getting star marks he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from Kolkata Varsity.
(e) He died on 3rd November in 1977.
(f) His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man.
(g) In 1929 he passed D.Sc from Imperial College in England.

(h) At the age of six, he was admitted into a Furkania Madrasa and then he was admitted into an
English School.
(i) He made a great plan to give the new structure of education system.
(j) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board.
7. Write a paragraph on ‘The Sundarbans’ on the basis of the answers to the following questions
in about 200 words : 10
(a) What type of forest is the Sundarbans? (b) What is the location of the Sundarbans? (c) Why is the
Sundarbans famous? (d) What is the present condition of this forest? (e) What are the causes of
destruction of the Sundarbans and what causes the extinction of tigers? (f) What role does the
Sundarbans play in the national economy?
Once there lived a poor farmer. He had a goose. It used to lay a golden egg everyday. He sold the
golden egg in the market. He was very greedy......
9. Suppose, you are Shamim, Rifat is your younger brother. Write an e-mail to your younger
brother advising him to take part in games and sports regularly. 5
10. The pie-chart below shows the percentage of travellers in Bangladesh travelling in different
transportation ways per day. Describe the pie-chart in at least 80 words. 10
10%
Land vehicles 75%
8%
2% Train 10%
5%
75% Launch and Steamer 8%
Bicycle and others 2%
Boats 5%
I sit on one of the dives
On fifty-second Street
Uncertain and afraid
As the clever hopes expire.
Of a low dishonest decade :
Waves of anger and fear
Circulate over the bright
And darkened lands of the earth,
Obsessing our private lives;
The unmentionable odour of death
Offends the September night.
1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B.
Valentina Tereshkova was born in the village Maslennikovo, Tutayevsky District, in Central Russia.
Tereshkova's father was a tractor driver and her mother worked in a textile plant. Tereshkova began
school in 1945 at the age of eight but left school in 1953 and continued her education through
distance learning. She became interested in parachuting from a young age, and trained in skydiving at
the local Aeroclub, making her first jump at age 22 on 21 May 1959. At that time she was employed as
a textile worker a local factory. It was her expertise in skydiving that led to her selection as a
cosmonaut.
After the flight of Yuri Gagarin (The first human being to travel to outer space in 1961), the Soviet
Union decided to send a woman in space. On 16 February 1962, "Proletaria" Valentina Tereshkova was
selected for this project from among more than four hundred applicants. Tereshkova had to undergo a
series of training that included weightless flights, isolation tests, centrifuge tests, rocket theory,
spacecraft engineering, 120 parachute jumps and pilot training in MiG-15 UTI jet fighters.
Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14 June 1963, Tereshkova began preparing
for her own flight. On the morning of 16 June 1963, Tereshkova and her back-up cosmonaut
Solovyova were dressed in spacesuits and taken to the space shuttle launch pad by a bus. After
completing her communication and life support checks, she was sealed inside Vostok 6. Finishing a
two-hour countdown, Vostok-6 launched faultlessly. [Text : Unit1; Lesson3]
(a) What does the word ‘expertise’ mean?
i. proficiency ii. ability iii. knowledge iv. expert opinion
(b) Who was Tereshkova’s backup cosmonaut?
i. Solovyova ii. an ordinary pilot iii. Nobody iv. her cousin
(c) When Tereshkova made her first jump, she was an employee .
i. in a local textile factory ii. in a sewing factory
iii. in a kindergarten school iv. in an aerospace company
(d) How many applicants were there for the project?
i. 300 ii. 400 iii. 450 iv. 500
(e) What does the word ‘proletaria’ in the passage refer to?
i. the working class people ii. people with special needs
iii. common people iv. people who are sick
(a) What do you know about Tereshkova’s early life?
(b) What led to the selection of Tereshkova as a cosmonaut ?
(c) What can you say about the trainings Tereshkova took?
(d) Who was the first human being to fly to outer space?
(e) Briefly discuss Tereshkova’s experience in Vostok-6.
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the objectives of peace movement.
(One is done for you) 2  5 = 10
particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation
diverse goals, but one common goal is sustainability of peace.
Peace movement is basically an all-encompassing "anti-war movement". It is primarily characterized
by a belief that human beings should not wage war on each other or engage in violent conflicts over
language, race, natural resources, religion or ideology. It is believed that military power is not the
equivalent of justice. The peace movement tends to oppose the proliferation of dangerous
technologies and weapons of mass destruction, in particular, nuclear weapons and biological
warfare. Moreover, many object to the export of weapons including hand-held machine guns and
grenades by leading economic nations to lesser developed nations. [Text : Unit10; Lesson5]
1. Ending of a particular war  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

4. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box. Make any grammatical change if necessary.
0.5  10 = 5
eloquent darkness awareness learn attain enlighten
choice intellectual purpose human sensibility parochialism
Education is the process by which our mind develops through formal (a)  at an institution. It is
mental and (b)  training. It provides opportunities of growth and helps to (c)  challenges.
Moreover, the purpose of education is to (d)  an individual. The aim of education is also to train
individuals to make right (e) . It ennobles our mind and refines our (f) . It broadens our
outlook and removes (g) . It helps us to be (h)  of our rights and responsibilities. Education
furnishes us with an (i)  in expressing truth. Therefore, it is compared to light which dispels the
(j)  of ignorance.
There goes a proverb that child is (a)  of the man. Today’s child is the (b)  of a nation. He will
(c)  the country. The whole (d)  depends on their proper (e) . It is our fundamental (f) 
to rouse their (g)  talent. A sound environment is (h)  both in the family and the society so
that a child (i)  up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be (j)  to build up a
beautiful and developed country.

(a) The king was fond of knowing his future from the astrologer.
(b) The king called him to the palace.
(c) At this the king got furious and condemned him to death.
(d) A good astrologer visited the capital of the king.
(e) Once there was a king.
(f) With ready wit he said, 'The stars declare that I'll die only a week before your death”.
(g) But another thought crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for execution.
(h) The king then asked, "How long would you live?”
(i) The astrologer told something very unpleasant.
(j) He then thought for a while some ways of escape.
7. Write a paragraph on ‘Climate Change’ in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) What is climate change? (b) What are the causes of climate change? (c) What are the impacts of
climate change? (d) How is climate change a threat to Bangladesh? (e) How can climate change be
minimized?
Once there lived a happy cobbler in a town. He passed his days in singing and dancing.....
9. Suppose, you have a pen friend living in Canada. Now write an e-mail inviting him to visit
your country. 5
10. The graph chart shows the choice of profession by educated people in our country. Describe
the graph chart in at least 80 words : 10
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (Not more than fifty words) 8
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing on the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle in the milky way
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the
The name 'Kuakata' takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua' or 'well'-dug on the sea shore by the early
being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig wells
in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply.
Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allow a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from
the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most attractive beaches. The long and wide
beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the Bay and
bathing there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving.
Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the
Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant
colours Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist
temples indicate the age old tradition and cultural heritage of this area.
Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus and Buddhists. Each year thousands of devotees come here
to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these two days, pilgrims take holy bath
and enjoy going to the traditional fairs. [Text : Unit12; Lesson5]
(a) What does the word 'Known' in the passage refer to?
i. Common ii. Obscure iii. Familiar iv. General
(b) Where is Kuakata located?
i. In Khulna ii. In Patuakhali iii. In Barishal iv. In Bagerhat
(c) The word 'Indigenous' mentioned in the passage means .
i. foreign ii. native iii. alien iv. akin
(d) The word 'heritage' mentioned in the passage means .
i. usual ii. common iii. tradition iv. formal
(e) The Rakhaines originally came from .
i. Arakan district ii. Kuakata coast iii. Latachapli Union iv. Barguna
(a) Where does the name 'Kuakata' come from?
(b) What is the most unique feature of Kuakata beach?
(c) Why would one visit Kuakata?
(d) What are the things that add to the beauties of Kuakata?
(e) What, according to the text makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination?
2. Read the following text and make a flow-chart showing role and activities of Gazipir. (One is
According to some myths and legends, Gazipir was a Muslim saint who is said to have spread Islam
Consequently, people of these regions would pray to him for protection. The story of gazipir has been
preserved in folk literature as well as art and has been performed in indigenous theatre. In fact,
some Gazi paat scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum. [Text : Unit14; Lesson3]
1. Making dangerous animals docile  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

whole length and breadth of India, there is not a single university established in the modern time
communicate be different convey message through based same distribute form contrary direct
Electronic mail or ‘e-mail’ is the communication of textual messages via electronic means. Another
mode of electronic (a)  is telex. Telex communication (b)  terminal to terminal. ‘E-mail’ (c) 
from telex as it (d)  messages user to user (e)  using the computer. Destined (f)  are sent
to the (g)  terminal where an operator (h)  it in a printed (i)  in telex. On the (j) , ‘e-
mail’ delivers its messages directly in an individual’s electronic mail boxes based in computer.
In recent years there have been many alarming reports that world’s climate is undergoing a
significant change. All these reports provide (a)  evidence (b)  world’s temperatures are
increasing day by day. This increase in global (c)  is caused (d)  increased amounts of carbon
dioxide (e)  the earth. Most climatologists (f)  that greenhouse effect is the likely (g)  of
this global warming. It may harm human (h)  seriously. This could catastrophically (i) 
mankind’s (j)  to grow food.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in a proper sequence. 10

(a) He died on August 29, 1976 and was buried in the compound of Dhaka University.
(b) He wrote a lot of poems, songs, gazals, short stories, poems, novels, etc.
(c) He lost his father at the age of eight and at the age of eleven he showed his poetic genius.
(d) At the age of nineteen, he joined the Army as an ordinary soldier to fight in the First World War.
(e) On his return from the battle field, he gave up the sword for the pen.
(f) It was tragic that he had been suffering from a cruel disease since 1942 and remained
paralyzed for the rest of his life.
(g) In 1924, he married Promila in Kolkata.
(h) Bangladesh became independent in 1971 and he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata in 1972.
(i) Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899 in the district of Burdwan in West Bengal.
(j) Then he was declared our national poet by the Government of Bangladesh.
7. Write a paragraph on "The Victory Day" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) When is our Victory Day? (b) Why is it called so? (c) What is the brief history behind it? (d) How
do we observe the day? (e) What is the significance of the day?
Oneday a boy of class five was going to school. Suddenly he saw a money bag on the road. He was at a loss.....
9. Suppose, you are Sohana/ Sohan. Write an e-mail to your father telling him about your
progress of studies. 5
10. The graph below shows "The Internet Users" from 2000 to 2009. Describe graph in at least 80
words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. 10
7 6.17
6 5.50
5.00
5
4
3.00
3 2.43
2 1.5
1 0.03
0
2000 2002 2003 2005 2007 2008 2009
I died for beauty, but was scarce
Adjusted in the tomb,
When one who died for truth was lain
In an adjoining room.
He questioned softly why I failed?
For beauty; I replied.
And I for truth the two are one;
We brethren are; he said.
And so, as kinsmen met a-night,
We talked between the rooms.
Until the moss had reached our lips,
And covered up our names.
others, especially your elders, speak. Possibly, you at times grudged such schooling. Possibly, at times
you even protested such disciplining. Now, certainly you know that you can't always behave the way
you want specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behavior you have to follow in a
company. We are social beings and have to consider the effect of our behaviour on others, even if we
are at home and dealing with our family members.
example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad-mannered person.
(a) The word 'Company' in the passage refers to .
i. a group of industries ii. a group of people
iii. social media iv. social and formal behaviour
(b) The closest meaning for 'grudge' is .
i. to do or give something unwillingly ii. to do or give something whole-heartedly
iii. to do or give something willingly iv. to do or give something generously
(c) 'Schooling' means .
i. to follow somebody in a school ii. to establish a school
iii. to read in a school iv. to train somebody to do something
(d) Bad manners cause .
i. nuisance ii. complacency iii. obedience iv. disobedience
(e) From culture to culture, etiquette and manners are found .
i. unequivocal ii. similar iii. dissimilar iv. annoying
(a) Why should you observe etiquette and manners?
(b) What do you generally do when somebody comes to visit your family?
(c) How did you take the idea when your parents asked you to greet visitors to your home?
(d) Why should you be very conscious of your behaviour while dealing with others?
(e) What do 'etiquette' and 'manners' refer to?
2. Read the following text and make a flow-chart showing the factors causing the disappearance
of the mangrove forest. (One is done for you) 2  5 = 10
A vast mangrove forest shared by Bangladesh and India that is home to possibly 500 Bengal tigers is
being rapidly destroyed by erosion, rising sea levels and storm surges, according to a major study by
researchers at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and others.
Natalie Pettorelli, one of the report's authors, said : "Coastline retreat is evident everywhere. A
continuing rate of retreat would see these parts of the mangrove disappear within 50 years. On the
Indian side of the Sundarbans, the island which extends most into the Bay of Bengal has receded by
an average of 150 metres a year, with a maximum of just over 200 metres; this would see the
disappearance of the island in about 20 years."
The Sundarbans is known for vanishing islands but the scientists said the current retreat of the
mangrove forests on the southern coastline is not normal. "The causes for increasing coastline
retreat, other than anthropogenic ones, include increased frequency of storm surges and other
extreme natural events, rises in sea-level and increased salinity which increases the vulnerability of
mangroves," said Pettorelli. [Text : Unit12; Lesson4]
1. Frequent storm surges  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Summarise the following text. 10
In Bangladesh folk music has great variety, with songs being composed on the culture, festivals,
views of life, natural beauty, rivers and rural and riverine life. These songs are also about social
inequality and poverty, about the material world and the supernatural. Mystical songs have been
composed using the metaphors of rivers and boats. Since the country is basically riverine, the
Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk music. Folk music is formed and develops according to
the environment. Differences in the natural environment are reflected in the people of the different
regions. The dialects too vary across the different regions. Bangladeshi folk music therefore varies
from region to region. Thus there are the northern Bhawaiya, the eastern Bhatiyali and the
southwestern Baul songs. [Text : Unit5; Lesson2]
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box. There are more
extreme solid continue success perform congratulate
entire informed compete earn study delight
Dear Mohua,
Heartiest (a)  on your grand (b) . I became (c)  happy and (d)  on being (e)  that
you won the 1st prize in the 4th Asian Painting Exhibition. To be the first in an international (f)  is
not the pride of the (g)  only but of the (h)  nation. By being so, you have (i)  laurels for
the country. I wish your (j)  success in this field. Keep on trying. Have a nice day.
Yours ever,
Nabin
Adolescents (a)  on their (b) , their communities, schools, health services and their
workplaces to (c)  a wide range of skills that can (d)  them to cope with the (e)  they face
and make a successful transition from (f)  to adulthood. Parents, members (g)  the
community, service providers, and (h)  institutions have the (i)  to both promote adolescent
development and adjustment and to intervene (j)  when problems arise.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in a proper sequence. 10

(a) Still challenge remained with the immortal one.
(b) Strangely enough, whenever Hercules knocked off a head of Hydra, two new ones erupted in its place.
(c) Hercules, a Greek mythical hero, was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena.
(d) These huge tasks in Greek myths are called ‘The Twelve Labours of Hercules’.
(e) It had nine heads of which the middle one was said to be immortal.
(f) One of the tasks was to slay a monster called Hydra that was ravaging the country of Argos.
(g) His cousin Eurestheus, the king of Mycenae, made him undergo some difficult tasks.
(h) Eventually, with the help of lolaus, his devoted servant, Hercules succeeded in burning all the
heads except the ninth.
(i) However, with much effort, he buried the immortal head under a huge rock and completed the
task successfully.
(j) Initially Hercules started striking off its heads with his club.
7. Write a paragraph on 'Diaspora' on the basis of the answers to the following questions in about
200 words. 10
(a) What is diaspora? (b) What are the major causes of diaspora? (c) Who were the greatest displaced
people in the history? (d) Do you find any diaspora in recent times? (e) What are the consequences of
diaspora?
In an afternoon, Grandmother was knitting a scarf under a mango tree in the yard. Romim, her
grandson, suddenly came running to her with an old photograph in his hand......
9. Write an e-mail to your friend requesting him/ her to send you the routine of the HSC
Examination-2019. 5
10. The chart below shows the sources of air pollution in a city. Describe the chart in 150 words.
You should highlight and summarize the information given in the chart. 10
Industry 18%
Waste disposal 3%
Heating or
using AC 6%
Power Plant 13%
Vehicles 60%
Source of Air Pollution in 'X' City
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (in 50 words) 8
My heart leaps up when I behold
A rainbow in the sky :
So was it when my life began;
So is it now l am a man;
So be it when I shall grow old,
Or let me die!
The child is father of the Man;
And I could wish my days to be
Bound each to each by natural piety.
Sylhet Board2019
According to some myths and legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who is said to have spread Islam in
the parts of Bengal close to the Sundarbans. He was credited with many miracles. For example, he
could supposedly calm dangerous animals and make them docile. He is usually depicted in paats or
scroll paintings riding a fierce-looking Bengal tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent danger.
According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles who threatened the people of a region full of canals
and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of Bengal. Because of his alert and
vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said to have been kept within bounds. It was also believed
that he enabled villagers to live close to forests and jungles and cultivate their lands. Consequently,
people of these regions would pray to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir has been preserved in
folk literature as well as art and has been performed in indigenous theatre. In fact, some Gazir paat
scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum. [Text : Unit14; Lesson3]

(a) Gazi Pir is known to people through .
i. folk music ii. painting iii. literature iv. museum
(b) What was Gazi Pir credited with?
i. Having extraordinary and mysterious power ii. Protecting people from danger
iii. Calming dangerous animals iv. Knowing magic
(c) Whom did Gazi Pir enable to live close to the forests?
i. Rural people ii. Rustic folk iii. Tigers iv. Crocodiles
(d) The word ‘docile’ is .
i. an adjective ii. a noun iii. a verb iv. an adverb
(e) The best synonym of ‘predatory’ is .
i. precursory ii. arbitrary
iii. restless iv. preying upon others
(a) What kind of extraordinary power did Gazi Pir have?
(b) What was Gazi Pir famous for?
(c) Why did people seek help from Gazi Pir?
(d) What was the belief of the people about Gazi Pir?
(e) What are the different art forms in which the myth of Gazi Pir is kept alive?
2. Read the following text and make a flow-chart showing five names of the uses of personal
computer. (One is done for you) 2  5 = 10
Today, we take for granted that we have one machine that allows us to access the Internet, do word
processing, use a calculator, watch TV, play games and do a host of other things. But the personal
computer only became available to consumers in 1974. Things really took off when Microsoft Windows
was introduced in 1985 and it's good that it was since without the prevalence of personal computers,
the Internet wouldn't have had nearly as big an impact as it has ever since. [Text : Unit2; Lesson1]
1. Allowing us to do many things  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Summarise the following text. 10
Accessibility to higher education implies that students get the opportunity to get university
education and sufficient support from educational institutions. Increasing enrolment at the
secondary and higher secondary level puts pressure on higher educational institutions. But due to
limited capacity, only a small number of students may be enrolled in universities. Thus, each year a
large number of students are denied access to higher education. Also, due to poverty and increase in
educational expenses, students of the lower middle class do not get easy access to higher education.
Moreover, those who get places in the universities have limited access to avail all kinds of diversified
educational facilities relating to their study fields.
Only about 12% of graduates enter higher educational institutions. More than 80% of these students
are admitted to NU-affiliated colleges. Others are absorbed by the public and private universities. In
the last two decades, there has been a substantial rise in the number of students in private
universities. According to the UGC Annual Report 2010, the number rose from 88,669 in 2005 to
2,00,752 in 2010. [Text : Unit15; Lesson2]
resting collect and cattle live migratory local system signify provides benefits birds
Hakaluki Haor has both economic and non-economic (a) . It (b)  a wide range of (c)  to
the local people. People (d)  here can produce fish and rice, rear (e) , buffalo and duck. They
can also (f)  reeds (g)  grass in the haor. This haor (h)  also provides (i)  place for the
(j)  birds.
We know that all species are (a)  for maintaining ecological balance. If one is (b) , the whole
natural environment (c) . In order to (d)  the environment from being spoilt, we should
therefore protect (e)  wildlife. The good news is that many countries are now (f)  action to
protect their (g)  wildlife. We should (h)  the earth's wild (i)  to save ourselves. To be (j)
 to animals is to be kind to mankind.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Re-arrange them in proper sequence : 10
(a) Oneday he was very hungry.
(b) The grapes were too high for him to reach.
(c) Again and again he jumped.
(d) At last the entered into a vineyard.
(e) Once upon a time, there lived a fox in a forest.
(f) But each time, he failed to reach the grapes.

(g) At last being tired, he went away saying that the grapes were sour.
(h) He took a run and jumped to reach the bunch of grapes but could not reach it.
(i) He searched food everywhere but he did not get any food.
(j) There were ripe grapes hanging up on the vine.
7. Write a paragraph on "Digital Bangladesh" on the basis of the answers to the following
(a) What is Digital Bangladesh? (b) How can we achieve it? (c) What steps should be taken by the
government to execute it? (d) How can students take part in it? (e) Is the idea too ambitious?
Rima is a girl of HSC 1st year at a renowned college. In the month of February, she was eagerly
waiting to join a 'Book Fair' but her parents interrupted her....
9. Suppose, you have got an e-mail from your mother who is worried about your preparation for
the upcoming HSC examination. Now, reply her to make her relieved of her tension. 5
10. The graph below shows an increase in the number of overseas students at the universities
which usually takes places over a period of time. Describe the graph in 150 words. 10
1200
Number of overseas
1000
students
800
600
400
200
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Years
If you fail to see the person
But only see the disability.
Then who is blind?
If you cannot hear
Your brother's
Cry for justice,
Who is deaf'?
If you do not communicate
With your sister
But separate her from you
Who is the mentally handicapped?
If you do not stand up
For the rights of all persons.
Who is crippled?
Your attitude
Towards persons with disabilities,
May be our biggest handicap.
sexual abuse.
(a) What could be the closest meaning of the word ‘constitute’ in the first sentence?
i. take ii. form iii. add iv. make
(b) The phrase “take place’' in the second sentence stands for .
i. occur ii. recur iii. go to a place iv. all of them
(c) Adolescence is a  period from childhood to adulthood.
i. transition ii. transitory iii. transitional iv. transient
(d) The synonym of affluent is .
i. destitute ii. poor iii. poverty iv. well off
(e) The word 'economic' can be replaced by .
i. economy ii. economical iii. monetary iv. finance
(a) What do you mean by the term 'adolescence'?
(b) Why is adolescence an important period of life?
(c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face?
(d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh?
(e) How do wealth and education influence a girl’s marriage?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the famous diasporas and the causes of
diasporas. (No. 1 is done for you) 2  5 = 10
The term 'diaspora' is used to refer to the people who have left their homelands and settled in other
own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The
world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great
interest only in recent decades.
unclear. In the twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention
and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been
1. Jewish diaspora  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
3. Summarize the following text : 10
others, especially your elders, speak. Possibly, you at times grudged such schooling. Possibly, at
times you even protested such disciplining. Now, certainly you know that you can't always behave
the way you want specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behavior you have to follow
in a company. We are social beings and have to consider the effect of our behaviour on others, even
if we are at home and dealing with our family members.
word and it means the rules of correct behaviour in society. The word 'manners' means the
behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture. Manners can be good or
bad. For example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad-
mannered person. Remember that etiquette and manners vary from culture to culture and from
society to society.
We learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and various institutions, such as
schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules of behaviour for all kinds of social occasions
and it is important to learn them and practise them in everyday life. [Text : Unit4; Lesson1]
words than necessary. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5  10 = 5
read used tips see dots print although touch develop bear way call
(a)  blind people cannot (b) , their sense of (c)  becomes far more (d)  than that of
most sighted people. This ability was put to use by a brilliant man (e)  Louis Braille. In the early
19th century, he invented a (f)  of writing which (g)  his name. The Braille system reproduces
the letters of the alphabet by a series of (h)  in certain positions, which are raised on the paper.
The blind person runs the (i)  of his fingers across the pages of the Braille book and can work
out the letters and numbers (j)  there.
5. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap. 1  10 = 10
In Britain road and transport rules are (a)  followed by the drivers. Consequently it has the best
road (b)  record in Europe. All transports must strictly (c)  by the rules (d)  by the
government. Coaches and minibuses (e)  carry children under 16 must be (f)  with seatbelts.
There the law (g)  agencies are (h) . So, the buses and coaches have become the (i)  form
of road (j) .
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a proper sequence : 10

(a) The last words of the speech are : "Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall
not perish from the earth."
(b) Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States of America.
(c) On the 10th November 1863, a railway train was carrying him to a place called Gettysburg.
(d) It is one of the finest and shortest speeches in English language.
(e) He was going there to speak at a meeting.
(f) On the envelope, it was what he was going to say at the meeting.
(g) These words tell us what the best possible way of ruling a country is.
(h) He was not writing on a paper, but on the back of an envelope.
(i) In the train, he was busy with writing something.
(j) In fact, the speech on the envelope is now famous as "Gettysburg Address".
7. Write a paragraph on "Folk Music" by answering the following questions in about 200 words. 10
(a) What is folk music? (b) What are the components of folk music? (c) Why is folk music not
sophisticated? (d) Who are the contributors of folk music in Bangladesh? (e) What kind of role does
folk music play in our social and cultural life?
Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox
came there.....
9. Suppose, you are Aryan of 12 Quazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka. Your friend Areeb
of 12/7, Sholoshohor, Chattogram is very afraid of English. Now, write a letter to him
describing how to improve in English. 5
10. The graph below shows "The number of internet uses in town and village from 2010 to 2015".
Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given
in the graph. 10
50 45%
45
40 35%
35
30 27% 25%
25 20%
20%
20
14% 13%
15
10% 8%
10
4% 5%
5
0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
% of internet users in town. % of internet users in village.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Frozen with snow.
sexual abuse.

(a) What could be the closest meaning of the word 'core' in the first sentence?
i. Alternative ii. Subsidiary iii. Central iv. Minor
(b) The phrase 'leads to' in the passage refers to .
i. results of ii. results in iii. results from iv. results to
(c) Adolescence is a  period from childhood to adulthood.
i. constant ii. transitional iii. rigid iv. fixed
(d) The synonym of 'legal' is .
i. illicit ii. banned iii. prohibited iv. lawful
(e) The word 'economic' can be replaced by .
i. monetary ii. economical iii. cheap iv. financed
(a) How can you define adolescence?
(b) Why are the adolescents important?
(c) What is the condition of adolescent girls in Bangladesh?
(d) What arc the consequences of gender inequality in Bangladesh?
(e) Which factors influence a girl’s marriage?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the iconic image of Nelson Mandela.
(No. 1 is done for you) 2  5 = 10
Nelson Mandela played a prominent role on the world stage as an advocate of human dignity in the
face of challenges ranging from political repression to AIDS, He formally left public life in June 2004
before his 86th birthday. But he remained one of the world’s most revered public figures, combining
celebrity sparkle with an unwavering message of freedom, respect and human rights .
The years Mandela spent behind bars made him the world’s most celebrated political prisoner and a
leader of mythic stature for millions of black South Africans and other oppressed people far beyond
his country’s borders.
Charged with capital offences in the 1963 Rivonia Trial, his statement from the dock was his political
testimony.
“During my lifetime I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black
domination. I have cherished the Ideal of a democratic society in which all persons live together in
harmony and with equal opportunities," he told the court. Friends adored Mandela. And people
lauded his humanity, kindness and dignity. [Text : Unit1; Lesson2]
1. An advocate of human dignity  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Write a summary of the following passage. 10
and actions of different entities, resulting in an antagonistic state. Conflict is an inevitable part of
life. All of us possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at
things and we act according to what we think is proper. Hence, we often find ourselves in conflict in
different scenarios; it may involve other individuals, groups of people, or a struggle within our own
selves. Consequently, conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or another.
Conflict comes naturally; the clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human experience. It is
true that it can be destructive if left uncontrolled. However, it shouldn't be seen as something that
can only cause negative things to transpire. It is a way to come up with more meaningful realizations
that can certainly be helpful to the individuals involved. [Text : Unit10; Lesson2]
ecosystem hang example rise interrelated fixed balance
alter ecology world link know sake responsible
All things that make up the environment are (a) . The way in which people, animals and plants
are related to each other and to their surroundings is (b)  as ecology, The (c)  is a complex
web that (d)  animals, plants and every other life form in the biosphere. All these things (e) 
together, The system is in a steady state of dynamic (f)  which means that by (g)  any one
part of the web you can affect all the other parts. For (h) , the destruction of forests may have
serious (i)  consequences. It is the (j)  of human beings to prevent the environment from
being spoilt.
5. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap. 1  10 = 10
Diaspora is an age-old (a) , In recent times, Rohingya (b)  has attracted a lot of attention,
More than one million Rohingyas have (c)  from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Their migration is (d)
 to the adverse conditions in Rakhine State of Myanmarthe ancestral homeland of the
Rohingyas. The government of Bangladesh has (e)  this huge number of refugees on,
humanitarian (f) , But these people are a huge (g)  on our economy and on our (h) . The
world community' should extend their full support to the (i)  Rohingyas so that they can (j) 
return to their homeland.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in a proper sequence : 10
(a) During his stay he received an unpaid letter from his friend, which contained nothing but some
words.
(b) With a great hope in mind, he opened the box.
(c) He wanted to teach his friend a good lesson.
(d) An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health.
(e) To his utter surprise, he found nothing but an ordinary stone.
(f) Thus the poet taught his friend a good lesson.
(g) So, he procured a heavy stone and packed it up in a fine box.
(h) His friend thought that the contents of the parcel were valuable, so, he paid the heavy charge
for carrying.
(i) The poet had to pay double postage, so, he became very annoyed,
(j) Then he sent it to his friend with the words on it "Carriage to be paid on delivery."
7. Write a paragraph on ‘Pahela Baishakh’ in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) What is the importance of Pahela Baishakh to the people of Bangladesh? (b) What do people do
on Pahela Baishakh? (c) What is the most impressive part of the celebration? (d) How docs the
festival uphold our culture? (e) What benefits do we reap from this kind of festival?
8. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way, Give a title to the
story. 7
Parul was a school girl whose parents were landless. They were unable to bear her educational
expenses. But Parul was determined.
9. Suppose, your younger brother Kamal is an HSC Examinee. Now, write an e-mail telling him to
study seriously to be well prepared for the ensuing examination. 5
10. Look at the chart below. It shows the sources of environment pollution in a city. Now, analyse
the chart in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and the main features
given in the chart. 10
Sources of environment pollution
others 8%
Powerhouse 2%
Household
wastes 15%
Industrial wastes
and toxic
chemicals 60%
Vehicles 15%
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Dhaka Board2017
PartI : Reading Test
1. A. (i) c. stream (ii) c. stink (iii) b. The Mughals (iv) c. Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (v) a.
Poisonous
B. (a) I think the condition of the rivers of our country is horribly bad in shape. A few rivers are
already dead and several of them are going through the miseries of death.
(b) The commercial value of the river Buriganga is very great. It supplies us with water and
supports trade and commerce. Boats, ships and launches ply on the river. People move
from one place to another by using the waterway.
(c) The Buriganga is described as an example of a dying river. It is because its water is widely
polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air around it.
(d) Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and
clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the Buriganga
everyday. Thus it is polluted.
(e) The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga. Consequently, they founded their
capital Jahangirnagar on the bank of the river in 1610.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Being Ability to calm Having Daring to Ability to Having tendency
credited  dangerous  bravery  fight  control all  to help and
with animals and and crocodiles predatory protect
miracles make them docile heroism animals endangered people
3. Probably Anne Frank is the most well-known victim of the Nazi holocaust of world War II. During
this time, she spent two years in hide-out with her family in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. But she was
betrayed and discovered in 1944. Consequently, she was sent to the Bergen-Belsen concentration
camp where she died of typhus in 1945. She described her life from 1942 to 1944 in her diary. Later
on, the diary was published by her father. The dairy is entitled as the Diary of a Young Girl.
4. (a) lies (b) aware (c) recurrence (d) straight (e) safety (f) possibility (g) precautionary (h) minimize (i)
opines (j) developed
5. (a) versatile/ unparalleled/ great/ extraordinary (b) not only (c) but also (d) translating (e) fame/
identity/ popularity/ reputation/ honour (f) Govt./ colonialism/ imperialism/ rulers (g)
independence/ sovereignty/ liberty/ separation (h) advocating/ representing/ upholding/ spreading
(i) devoted/ introduced/ initiated (j) spontaneously/ exclusively/ primarily/ things/ almost
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c e h a f b j i g d
1. A. (i) c. a place of unparalleled natural beauty (ii) b. shining (iii) d. Arakan district (iv) c. gorgeous/
d. brilliant (v) a. Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest
birds.
B. (a) The expression 'a much sought after tourist destination' means a very rare spot where
visitors and tourists from both home and abroad desire very much to go.
(b) The name 'Kuakata' comes from the story of 'Kua'-or well-dug on the seashore by the early
Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water.
(c) Watching both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach makes Kuakata an attractive
tourist spot.
(d) One would visit Kuakata to see picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky,
shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest. Besides, one
would visit Kuakata to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach.
(e) 'Kuakata' upholds an ancient tradition as there are indigenous culture of the Rakhaine
community and hundred year old Buddhist temples.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Getting Deprived Loss of Loss of social status Vulnerable to all Facing health
married  of  her  and all the  sorts of abuse  hazards during
early education mobility opportunities of including dowry- pregnancy
independence related violence
3. The condition of street children is very lamentable. They lead an inhuman life. Amerigo is a street
child. He has to lead an inhuman life. He is deprived of motherly as well as fatherly love and
affection. He is shelterless. He has to live in unhygienic conditions. He is deprived of education. To
earn his bread and butter he has to do some odd and risky jobs. His life may be endangered any
time as he has to do some hazardous works. If he falls sick, he does not get medical treatment for want
of money. He sometimes remains unfed too. Such is the situation of street children like Amerigo.
4. (a) defined (b) armed (c) deaths (d) within (e) called (f) among (g) interpesonal (h) cause (i) economic (j)
serious
5. (a) worthy/ capable/ sure (b) know/ believe (c) key/ way (d) sincere (e) go/ pass (f) value/ importance
(g) make (h) properly (i) are/ become (j) surely/ definitely/ undoubtedly
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
d i e j a c f h b g
Or, d g i e j a c f h b
1. A. (i) a. Condition (ii) a. The rivers are the only sources of water in our country. (iii) c. can inspire
the poets, novelists, etc. (iv) b. pollutions (v) c. was a branch of
B. (a) I think rivers attract people to urbanization as mills and factories are established on the
banks of rivers. Besides, rivers support trade and commerce. Moreover, people can earn
their bread and butter by using rivers and their ways.
(b) Rivers are going through the pangs of death in the sense that they are widely polluted.
(c) To bring back the glorious past of the rivers, we should stop polluting them, relocate mills
and factories, hospitals and clinics and other establishments. Besides, public awareness
should be raised to bring back the glorious past of the rivers.
(d) I think industrialization is responsible for river pollution. It is because wastes from mills
and factories and other industries are dumped into river everyday.
(e) Yes, I agree. It is because we build up mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and other
establishments beside our rivers. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from them
are dumped into our rivers everyday. Consequently, our rivers are polluted.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
An applied Reflection of the Retention Sign of artistic Symbol of Mark of
form of art  inclusive nature  of  ingenuity and  individual  community
of folk Personal presence of its creativity aesthetics
imagination touch maker
3. The author and his lady guest were taking lunch at a restaurant. Though the guest told that she
never ate anything for lunch, she was taking different costly items one after another. She pretended
as if the author had been insisting her in eating those items. The author was panic-seized because
he was scared whether he could pay the bill she was making by taking costly items.
4. (a) greatest (b) contaminated (c) by (d) are (e) of (f) poisonous (g) more (h) preserve (i) stern (j) production
5. (a) inanimate/ lifeless/ pleasurable (b) laughter/ naughtiness/ simplicity/ sportiveness/ joy (c)
difficulties/ crisis/ confusions/ problems/ hesitations/ distress (d) universal/ common/ absolute (e)
perceptions/ of taste/ only (f) eyes/ sense/ sight (g) confusions/ perplexities/ difficulties/
hesitations/ questions (h) are/ have been (i) truth/ joy/ pleasure (j) forever
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c i g j a e d b h f
1. A. (i) a. Latest (ii) b. tradition (iii) b. spontaneous (iv) b. heart (v) d. spiritual
B. (a) According to the text, folk music is that type of ancient music which springs from the
heart of a community, based on their natural style of expression uninfluenced by the rules
of classical music and modern popular songs.
(b) Folk music reflects social inequality, poverty, the material world, supernaturalism and
natural beauty.
(c) Mystical songs are composed of metaphors of rivers and boats.
(d) Rural and riverine life makes the Bhatiyali an important genre.
(e) There are different reasons of great variety in folk music. First of all, folk music is
composed of different cultures and customs, festivals, views of life, natural beauties,
rivers, rural and riverine life. Secondly, differences in the natural environment and dialects
make folk music different and varied.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Homeless Penniless often Deprived of Living in Deprived of
    
unfed medical unhealthy education and
treatment environment recreation
3. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. It is easy to praise beauty but difficult to define it. We discover
beauty in nature, in art and in culture. Ugliness is also found in nature, human behaviour and
society. Actually without ugliness beauty cannot be enjoyed. So, this is a part of life, too. Poets and
artists always sing about beauty. Actually, beauty is truth and truth beauty.
4. (a) learning (b) intellectual (c) attain (d) enlighten (e) choices (f) sensibility (g) parochialism (h) aware
(i) eloquence (j) darkness
5. (a) natural/ scenic (b) attracted/ spell-bound/ charmed/ surprised/ amazed (c) abundantly/
profusely/ greatly/ endlessly/ already (d) resources/ scenes/ beauty (e) attachment/ love/
attraction/ passion/ affection/ feeling (f) core/ depth (g) improve/ develop/ enrich/ upgrade/
change/ accelerate/ boost up (h) development/ progress/ prosperity (i) betterment/ upgradation/
success/ welfare/ labour (j) makers/ builders/ architects/ contributors
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b d e h a c j g f i
Or, b d e h a c j g i f
1. A. (i) c. ten years (ii) d. people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world (iii) b.
noticeable (iv) c. Central Europe (v) a. massive diasporas
B. (a) People leave their own countries to settle in another country with a better standard of
living and better lifestyle or to ensure a better and healthier upbringing of their children.
Besides voluntary diasporas, a group of people leave their countries either because of
political or racial segregation or because of war or the ravages of nature.
(b) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries. Frequent
wars and the ravages of nature are the prime causes for the diasporas in Africa.
(c) The chief reason why diaspora is attracting so much attention is globalization.
Globalization might have led people to move to other countries for exchange of knowledge,
culture, international businesses, or for other foreign affairs. Hence, it might have
accounted for some of the diasporas.
(d) The twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders
because of the plight of Palestinians. This diaspora has also been a cause of concern for
the world leaders.
(e) The scholars have been studying about he diasporas with great interest to obtain
statistical data on migrants and expatriates, to find out the causes of forced and voluntary
diasporas and understand in what circumstances people may be forced or plan to leave, or
to understand what impacts diasporas may have in community in which the emigrants
settle as expatriates.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Close to the Spreading Enabling Enabling Making Keeping
Sundarbans  Islam  people to live  people  dangerous  predatory
in a watery cultivating animals animals within
jungle lands docile bounds
3. Nature-loving poet doesn't want to see the world's face because he has seen everything in his darling
Bengal. Here he has seen the core of nature with some mythological characters like Champa,
Behula, Chand Saudagor and some legendary places like Ganguri and Amara. Bengal is the
storehouse of everything. Her natural sight with varied wildlife are heavenly presents.
4. (a) significant (b) birth (c) independent (d) history (e) division (f) oppress (g) attacked (h) took (i)
surrender (j) victory
5. (a) father (b) leader/ future (c) lead/ rule/ guide/ govern (d) nation/ country/ development (e)
guidance/ care/ nurture/ upbringing (f) duty/ responsibility (g) latent/ dormant/ hidden/ innate (h)
needed/ required/ essential (i) grow (j) possible
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
d a c f h e i j g b
Or, d f h e i j g a c b
Sylhet Board2017
1. A. (i) d. simple narrative poem (ii) c. divine decree of destruction (iii) a. exist (iv) b. agonizing (v) a.
continuous
B. (a) Water is very important in our life because we cannot survive without it. Besides, two-
thirds of our body is made up of water. In fact, the other name of water is life.
(b) The United Nations have identified drinking water problem as a challenge for future as
there is a crisis with regard to access to clean drinking water across the world.
(c) Ours is a land of rivers. One of the sources of water in our country is the rivers. But the
rivers are not in good shape. A few are already dead and several is going through the
pangs of death.
(d) The present miserable condition of the river Buriganga has been depicted in a report
published in the Daily Sun.
(e) Yes, I think that the Buriganga river is dying as its water is polluted and a perpetual stink
fills the air around it.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Physical Movement Develop- Acquisition Experienci Experiencing a
and sexual toward social ment of skills to carry ng wide range of
    
maturation & economic identity out adult tremendou adjustment &
independence relationship s growth & mental health
potential problems
3. Kuakata is one of the most charming sea-beaches of Bangladesh. It is located on the southernmost
tip of Bangladesh. It is one of the most desired places for the tourists because of its unique natural
beauty, sandy beach, blue sky and evergreen forest. The spot allows a visitor to watch both the
sunrise and the sunset from the beach, and this feature makes Kuakata one of the world's most
attractive beaches.
4. (a) matter (b) careful (c) facing (d) make (e) rescued (f) thinking (g) completely (h) story (i) tells (j)
cheated
5. (a) way (b) get/receive (c) thoroughly (d) only (e) passing (f) interest (g) read (h) widen (i) outlook (j)
enriching
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c b d j e f i g a h
1. A. (i) a. rivulet (ii) c. overwhelmed (iii) d. poisonous (iv) b. By polluting the river (v) b. traced out
B. (a) According to the passage, in the year 1610 the Mughals founded their capital
Jahangirnagar on the bank of the Buriganga.
(b) According to the experts, nine industrial areas in and around the capital city are the
primary sources of river pollution. They are Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo,
Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal.
(c) About 4500 tons of solid waste is produced everyday in Dhaka city and most of it is
directly released into the Buriganga.
(d) DoE says that 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials, are
thrown into the river Buriganga everyday.
(e) If we do not take care of our rivers, there may come a time when we will cry 'water', 'water'
but we will not find it anywhere.
2. (i) 1st March (ii) called the session of the Assembly (iii) declared (iv) Mr. Bhutto (v) from West
Pakistan (vi) The Assembly (vii) suddenly (viii) to observe the General Strike (ix) came (x)
spontaneously
3. Access to higher education is not easy. Limited capacity of the universities is responsible for this and
as such, a considerable number of students are deprived of higher education. Consequently a large
number of students are compelled to study in private and national universities. Poverty also creates
barrier in the way of their getting higher education. Moreover, those who get places in the
universities have limited access to avail all kinds of facilities.
4. (a) necessary (b) follow (c) through (d) begins (e) budget (f) have (g) all (h) carefully (i) careful (j) use
5. (a) happened/ occurred (b) were made/ were achieved (c) for/ of (d) momentous/ prominent (e)
occurred (f) also/ had (g) emergence/ birth (h) was/ had been (i) bloody (j) hold/ can raise
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b f i j a h c e g d
1. A. (i) b. form (ii) a. occur (iii) c. transitional (iv) d. well off (v) c. monetary
B. (a) Adolescence is the period in a person's life when he or she develops from a child into an
adult. It is the period in human growth and development that occurs after childhood and
before adulthood. The age limit of this period is 13 to 18 years.
(b) Adolescence is important as in this period transition from childhood to adulthood takes
place and behaviours and life styles are shaped.
(c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality, subordination, child marriage,
marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and
vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse.
(d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are the widespread practice of child
marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities
and prone to sexual abuse and violence.
(e) Wealth and education play a vital role in a girl's marriage. An educated and wealthy girl
tends to marry at a later age whereas an uneducated and poor girl is married off at an
early age.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ending Minimizing Banning Advocating Supporting people Achieving
    
of war inter human guns Pacism and non- who are against global
violence violent resistance war-crimes peace
3. Universities should do something creative and innovative. They should work in such a way so that
learners can offer their intellectual hospitality, their wealth of mind to others and earn their proud
right in return to receive gifts from the rest of the world. But most of the Indian universities cannot
do something creative and innovative. Rather they follow the educational systems of European
countries to impart knowledge and wisdom. It is really a very shameful matter.
4. (a) important (b) development (c) knowledge (d) were (e) healthy (f) enables (g) choices (h) ability (i)
face (j) which
5. (a) organized/ arranged (b) sponsored/ patronised (c) companies (d) exchange/ return (e)
advertise/publicise (f) telecast/ broadcast/ aired (g) live (h) result/ consequence (i) coverage (j)
expansion/ promotion
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
i e b j h c g a f d
Or, i e b j h g c a f d
Combined Board Exam2018 (Code185)

1. A. (i) d. An alteration or adjustment to something (ii) b. advanced (iii) d. always (iv) c. it is the
centre of all activities (v) c. face
B. (a) Car driving requires a number of skills as well as activities. Firstly, we have to keep our
hands on the steering and on the horn. Then, we have to keep our feet on the brake and
accelerator. Then we have to keep our eyes on surroundings. Of course, our brain keeps
working unseen to control everything. A driver has to keep his/ her cool and always
restrain himself/ herself.
(b) The expression 'eyes open looking ahead, left and right' means a careful and agile eyesight
to look around while driving a car.
(c) Human brain is called the most sophisticated machine because it is able to operate on
ever-changing conditions and standards of judgement.
(d) CPU is artificially an intelligent machine which works with some modifications whereas
our brain is natural and it works naturally. Again, CPU is guided by our brain but we are
not guided by it. Conscience differentiates us from a computer in the way that we are
guided by conscience and we command computer.
(e) I do support the idea. It is because our conscience upholds us from mechanised
consideration, helps us differentiate between right and wrong, good or evil.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Disagreemen Fueled by Pertains to the An Influences our Can be
t among the opposing ideas inevitable actions and destructive if
    
groups or opposition and actions of part of decisions in left
individuals of one party different entities life one way or uncontrolled
to another another
3. A university should be a centre of gaining knowledge and wisdom. Through universities teachers
should offer their intellectual creativity and their wealth of mind to others. But academic institutions
in our country are the alms-bowl of knowledge. And the education provided by them lowers our
intellectual self-respect and reverence. It is really a matter of great regret.
4. (a) rational (b) work (c) proud (d) blue (e) ready (f) class (g) inferior (h) birth (i) same (j) mentioned
5. (a) type/ sort/ kind/ state/ condition (b) may/ can/ might (c) something/ anything (d) But/ Instead
(e) call/ deem/ consider (f) it/ this/ that (g) a (h) mental/ psychological/ cognitive (i) of (j) and
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
h j b a/ d d/ a e c g i f
Combined Board Exam2018 (Code184)

1. A. (i) a. praise (ii) b. ignored (iii) c. ugliness (iv) c. watcher (v) b. when we are told to define beauty
B. (a) We run into difficulties when we are asked to define beauty.
(b) Yes, ugliness is a part of life. When we are repulsed by ugliness, we desire beauty. So, if
there were no ugliness, beauty would be valueless.
(c) In "Ode on a Grecian Urn" John Keats has written that beauty is truth, truth beauty. It
means that truth even if it is not pleasant, becomes beautiful at a higher level. Similarly,
what is beautiful forever remains true.
(d) When there is absence of beauty, or when there is widespread hunger and injustice in a
society, ugliness occupies a place as beauty in our lives.
(e) Poets and artists define beauty as an art which is connected with truth. It is the reflection
of both truth and justice.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
End To minimize inter- Ban of To achieve Sustainabilit To oppose proliferation
    
of human violence guns world y of peace of dangerous weapons
wars peace of mass destruction
3. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem in Bangladesh which contains more than 238 interconnecting
beels and jalmahals. It is an important source of fisheries resources for Bangladesh. It provides winter
shelter for the mother fisheries. However, many of the beels have lost their capacity to provide shelter
because of sand deposits from upstream rivers and canals, use of complete dewatering technique.
4. (a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warming (h) anticipated (i)
catastrophe (j) imperative
5. (a) degrade/ lower/ deteriorate (b) as/ to be (c) warmth/ warmness/ core (d) suffering/ misfor-tune/
misery (e) birth (f) blamed/ rebuked/ criticized/ slated (g) disparity/ inequi-ty/ discrimination (h) at
all/ at present/ now/ today (i) ensure/ secure/ confirm/ uplift (j) all/ the
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
e g f a c j h i d b
Or, e g f j/ a h/ c a/ j c/ h i d b
Dhaka Board2019
1. A. (a) iii. movement (b) iii. experience something harmful (c) iii. reporting (d) iii. shortage of blood
(e) i. a newborn baby
B. (a) Adolescent girls are the worst sufferers because inequality and subordination of
adolescent girls in the family and society are the widespread practices of considering them
weaker sex and burden for the family and the society. Besides, they are considered useless
for economic activities. The adolescent girls are even uninformed or insufficiently informed
about reproductive health and contraception. So, the adolescent girls are at high risk in
terms of pregnancy and childbirth.
(b) When a girl loses mobility, she loses her friends and social status. And this also curtails
her economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Besides, she lacks information
about health issues.
(c) I think, girls are more vulnerable to adolescent health problems as they are uninformed or
insufficiently informed about reproductive health and contraception. So, the adolescent
girls are at high risk in terms of pregnancy and childbirth.
(d) During adolescence boys face some significant problems. Among them lacking of power to
make decisions, remaining unaware of social or health issues, being drawn into criminal
activities and getting exposed to drugs and alcohol are major ones.
(e) All of us should say 'no' to drugs because drug addiction causes irreparable damage to
one's health and life.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Songs Reflection of Reflection Reflection of Reflection of Various
reflecting  social  of the  supernatural  differ-ences in  dialects across
rural and inequality material issues the natural different
riverine life and poverty world environment regions
3. Diaspora refers to people who have left their homelands and settled in other parts of the world. It is
because they were either forced to do so or they wanted to leave on their own. In ancient history the
diaspora of the Jewish people was the great one. The movement of Aryans from Europe to Indian
Subcontinent is also a noteworthy one. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has
attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of great concern for world leaders because of the
deplorable condition of Palestinians. But now diaspora is attracting so much attention because of
globalization.
4. (a) avoidable (b) fume (c) disposal (d) dumping (e) waterborne (f) microphones (g) odour (h) creature (i)
determined (j) avert
5. (a) pleasant (b) nightmare (c) colour (d) shadowy/ romantic/ silvery (e) daydream/ reverie (f) say (g)
vivid/ clear (h) unraveling (i) real/ actual (j) dreaming
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c i a f g d b j e h
1. A. (a) ii. perhaps (b) i. glossy (c) iv. cautious (d) ii. verb (e) iii. accost them
B. (a) 'Etiquette' is a French word meaning the rules of correct behaviour in society. On the other
hand, 'manners' means the behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society
or culture.
(b) Nobody likes a bad mannered person. To speak with food in one's mouth is an example of
a bad manner.
(c) The rules of behavior related to all kinds of social occasions are important to learn and
practice in our everyday life because they play a significant role in making our life smooth
and pleasant.
(d) We learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and various institutions such
as schools, colleges or professional bodies.
(e) Some polite expressions mentioned in the passage are ‘ thank you’, ‘pardon me’, ‘excuse
me’, etc.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Diaspora of the Movemen Diaspora Force to Because of war or Globalisatio
    
Jewish people t of s in leave the the ravages of n
Aryans Africa country nature
3. Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint. He is said to have spread Islam in the parts of Bengal close to the
Sundarbans. He possessed many miracles. He is usually depicted in paats or scroll paintings. The
story of Gazi Pir has been preserved in folk literature as well as art. His story is also performed in
indigenous theatre. However, some Gazir paat scrolls are part of the compilation of the British
Museum.
4. (a) positive (b) recruiting (c) Yet (d) Religious (e) discourage (f) allowed (g) safety (h) tied (i) possibility
(j) wastage
5. (a) curious (b) important (c) arts (d) fascinating (e) movie (f) named (g) manic (h) devoted (i) code (j)
severity
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c f h a d g b j i e
1. A. (a) i. proficiency (b) i. Solovyova (c) i. in a local textile factory (d) iii. 450 (e) i. the working class people
B. (a) Tereshkova's early life was difficult. She was the daughter of a tractor-driver father and
textile worker mother. She began school at the age of 8 but left after eight years.
(b) Tereshkova's expertise in skydiving led to her selection as a cosmonaut.
(c) Tereshkova underwent a series of training that included weightless flights, isolation tests,
centrifuge tests, rocket theory, spacecraft engineering, 120 parachute jumps and pilot
training in MiG-15 UTI jet fighters.
(d) Yuri Gagarin was the first human being to fly to outer space in 1961.
(e) Tereshkova experienced nausea and physical discomfort for much of the flight in Vostok-6.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ending of a Minimizing of Banning Achieving Sustainabili Opposing
particular  interhuman  of guns  world  ty of peace  proliferation of
war violence peace dangerous weapons
of mass destruction
4. (a) learning (b) intellectual (c) attain (d) enlighten (e) choice (f) sensibility (g) parochialism (h) aware (i)
eloquence (j) darkness
5. (a) father (b) future (c) serve/ lead (d) nation (e) development/ education (f) duty/ responsibility (g)
latent (h) needed/ essential (i) grows (j) possible
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
e a d b i c g h j f
1. A. (a) iii. Familiar (b) ii. In Patuakhali (c) ii. native (d) iii. tradition (e) i. Arakan district
B. (a) The name 'Kuakata' comes from the story of 'Kua'-or well-dug on the seashore by the early
(b) Watching both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach is the most unique feature of
Kuakata beach.
(c) One would visit Kuakata to see picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky,
(d) Fishing boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines
of coconut trees are the things that add to the beauties of Kuakata.
(e) According to the text, an excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy
beaches, blue sky, the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the
evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought-after tourist destination.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Making Fighting Keeping Enabling Enabling Protecting
dangerous  crocodiles  predatory  villagers to  villagers to  the people
animals docile animals within live close to cultivate their of the
bound forest lands region
4. (a) communication (b) is (c) differs (d) conveys (e) through (f) messages (g) same (h) distributes (i) form
(j) contrary
5. (a) strong (b) that (c) warming (d) by (e) around (f) believe (g) cause (h) beings (i) reduce (j) ability
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
i c b d e g f h j a
1. A. (a) ii. a group of people (b) i. to do or give something unwillingly (c) iv. to train somebody to do
something (d) i. nuisance (e) iii. dissimilar
B. (a) We should observe etiquette and manners to consider the effect of our behaviour on others
in the society and to keep politeness as well as gentility.
(b) We generally greet somebody according to our culture and tradition when they come to
visit our family.
(c) I would at times grudge the idea or protest it when my parents asked me to greet visitors
to our home.
(d) While dealing with others we should be very conscious of our behaviour as we have to
consider its effect on them.
(e) 'Etiquette' refers to the rules of correct behaviour in a society. On the other hand,
'manners' means the behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or
culture.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Frequent  Erosion  Rising  Increased  Burning and  Capturing land
storm surges sea level salinity cutting down trees and settlement
3. Folk music is the music of common people. It is the music of rural and riverine life. It is also about
social inequality and poverty, and about the material world and the supernatural. Bangladesh is a
riverine country. And so the Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk music in our country. But
our folk music varies from region to region.
4. (a) congratulation (b) success (c) extremely (d) delighted (e) informed (f) competition (g) performer (h)
entire (i) earned (j) continuous
5. (a) depend (b) families (c) learn (d) help (e) pressures (f) childhood (g) of (h) social (i) responsibility (j)
effectively
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c g d f e j b h a i
Sylhet Board2019
1. A. (a) iii. literature (b) i. Having extraordinary and mysterious power (c) i. Rural people (d) i. an
adjective (e) iv. preying upon others
B. (a) Gazi Pir had the extraordinary power of calming dangerous animals and making them
docile as well.
(b) Gazi pir was famous for his extraordinary power by which he could check the predatory
animals and protected the people of that region.
(c) People sought help from Gazi Pir as he enabled them to live close to forests and cultivate
their lands by keeping the predatory animals within bounds.
(d) People believed that he enabled them to live near forests by his supernatural power.
(e) The myth of Gazi Pir is kept alive in folk literature, folk art, paats and scroll paintings.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Allowing us to do  Giving us access  Doing word  Using a  Watching  Playing
many things to the Internet processing calculator television games
3. Access to higher education is not easy. Limited capacity of the universities is responsible for this and
barrier in the way of their getting higher education. Moreover, those who get places in the
universities have limited access to avail all kinds of facilities.
4. (a) significance (b) provides (c) benefits (d) living (e) cattle (f) collect (g) and (h) system (i) resting (j)
migratory
5. (a) important/ essential (b) lost/ extinct/ absent (c) changes (d) protect/ save (e) our (f) taking (g)
endangered (h) save/ protect (i) animals (j) kind/ generous
6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
e a i d j b h c f g
1. A. (a) ii. form (b) i. occur (c) iii. transitional (d) iv. well off (e) iii. monetary
B. (a) Adolescence is a period in a person's life when he or she grows from a child to be an adult.
It occurs after childhood and before adulthood.
(b) Adolescence is an important period of life because the behaviours and lifestyles of a person
are shaped during this period.
(c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the
family and even in the society.
(d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are the widespread practice of child
marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities
and prone to sexual abuse and violence.
(e) Wealth and education play a vital role in a girl's marriage. An educated and wealthy girl
tends to marry at a later age whereas an uneducated and poor girl is married off at an
early age.
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Jewish Movement of Aryans Palestinian Diaspor Because of Forced to leave their
Dias-  from Central Europe  diaspora  as in  war or the  homelands or
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continent nature to leave on their own
3. As we live in society, we should follow some social behaviours to keep social peace and order. We
should have sense of etiquette and manners. But etiquette and manners differ from culture to
culture and society to society. We can learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and
various institutions. We should practise them in our everyday life. We should also be careful of using
them in a proper and correct way.
4. (a) Although (b) see (c) touching (d) developed (e) called (f) way (g) bears (h) dots (i) tips (j) printed
5. (a) strictly (b) safety (c) abide (d) set (e) that (f) fitted/ provided/ equipped (g) enforcing (h) alert/
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1. A. (a) iii. Central (b) ii. results in (c) ii. transitional (d) iv. lawful (e) i. monetary
B. (a) Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood. Actually, transition from
childhood to adulthood takes place during this period. A person's behaviours and lifestyles
are also shaped in this period.
(b) The adolescents are important as they consist of a nation's core resource for national
renewal and growth.
(c) The condition of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is that they are facing inequality, and sub-
ordination within the family and society.
(d) The consequences of gender inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child
marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities
and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse.
(e) Poverty, illiteracy and social insecurity are the factors that influence a girl's marriage.
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harmless if it is under control. Otherwise, conflict is harmful. Though conflict is a natural thing and
it is one of the meaningful relasations of life, it should be abandoned as we desire peace and
harmony in our life, society and the globe.
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Test Examination2019 : English  PaperI
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Unit14; Lesson3 
According to some myths and legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who is said to have spread Islam in
the parts of Bengal close to the Sundarbans. He was credited with many miracles.
For example, he could supposedly calm dangerous animals and make them docile. He is usually depicted
in paats or scroll paintings riding a fierce-looking Bengal tiger, a snake in his hand, but in no apparent
danger. According to some stories, he also fought crocodiles who threatened the people of a region full of
canals and creeks, indeed, a kind of watery jungle bordering the Bay of Bengal. Because of his alert and
vigilant presence, all predatory animals were said to have been kept within bounds. It was also believed
that he enabled villagers to live close to forests and jungles and cultivate their lands. Consequently,
people of these regions would pray to him for protection.
According to the legends, Bonbibi taught that everyone is equal, no matter the caste or religion that one
has, and that they should live in harmony with nature.
Rani Rasmani, who created the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata in 1847, saw Gazi Pir in a dream.
In this dream he instructed her to construct a shrine for him under a peepal tree which is located outside
what is now the riverside gate of Belur Math, which was built in the early 20th century. Ramakrishna
Paramahansa used to offer "sinni" at this memorial.
The story of Gazi Pir has been preserved in folk literature as well as art and has been performed in
indigenous theatre. In fact, some Gazi'r paat scrolls are part of the collection of the British Museum.
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 15=5
(a) What could be the closest meaning for ‘scroll’ in the last sentence?
i. A roll of paper for writing on ii. Emaciate
iii. A part of movie iv. Scramble
(b) ‘Alert and vigilant’ presence refers to .
i. attention and sincerity ii. promptness
iii. action and strength iv. breakneck
(c) Which of the following statements is not true about Gazi Pir?
i. He was endowed with many miracles ii. He protected people from danger
iii. He was benevolent to the people iv. He depicted scroll paintings.
(d) ‘He was credited with many miracles.’ What does the statement imply?
i. He had magic power ii. He was a spiritually gifted person
iii. He could deceive people iv. He had nothing special in him
(e) The purpose of the author of this passage is .
i. to show the picture of British Museum
ii. to describe the life of the people around the Sundarbans
iii. to describe the life of Gazi Pir
iv. to highlight the miraculous power of Gazi Pir
B. Answer the following questions : 2  5 = 10
(a) What was Gazi Pir famous for?
(b) Why did he fight with the crocodiles?
(c) “Gazi Pir’s heroic activities have made him a legend.” Do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give reasons.
(d) “People of these regions would pray to him for protection.” What do you understand by this
statement?
(e) What can we know from folk literature about Gazi Pir?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing means of running a peach movement.
(No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
these ends include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, demonstrations,
peace camps; supporting anti-war political candidates and banning guns, creating open government,
direct democracy; supporting people who expose war-crimes or conspiracies to create wars, and
making laws. Different organizations involved in peace movements may have some diverse goals, but
one common goal is sustainability of peace.
Peace movement is basically an all-encompassing "anti-war movement". It is primarily characterized

by a belief that human beings should not wage war on each other or engage in violent conflicts over
language, race, natural resources, religion or ideology. It is believed that military power is not the
equivalent of justice. The peace movement tends to oppose the proliferation of dangerous technologies
and weapons of mass destruction, in particular, nuclear weapons and biological warfare. Moreover,
many object to the export of weapons including hand-held machine guns and grenades by leading
economic nations to lesser developed nations. [Unit–10; Lesson–5]
1. Advocacy of pacifism  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
in recent decades.
Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands
in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian sub-continent
globalization. [Unit–9, Lesson–1]
words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. .5  10 = 5
come about pay pick borrow oneself have
cook encourage put cut difficult money lend
We waited for the asparagus to be (a) . Panic seized me. It was not a question now how much (b)
 I should have left for the rest of the month, but whether I (c)  enough to pay the bill. It would
be (d)  to find myself ten francs short and obliged to (e)  from my guest. I could not bring (f)
 to do that. I knew exactly how much I had and if the bill (g)  to more I made up my mind that
I would (h)  my hand in my pocket and with a dramatic cry start up and say it had been (i) .
Of course, it would be awkward if she had not money enough either to pay the bill. Then the only
thing would be to leave my watch and say I would come back and (j)  later.
English is called an (a)  language. In almost all countries, there are people who can (b) 
English. No other language than English serves the (c)  of a common language through which
people can (d)  with one another across the national border. We should learn English for a great
(e)  of purposes. English is a skill based (f) . We should therefore learn the (g)  skills of
speaking, listening, reading and writing. The communicative approach to learning English does not
(h)  one to know or learn definitions of grammar (i) . Traditional grammar has little or no
place in learning English through the (j)  approach.
(a) “Please let me go to my country.”
(b) An English boy was making a small boat.
(c) “I shall cross the sea and go to my country by this boat.”
(d) He made all arrangements to send him to his country.
(e) Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing.
(f) Napoleon was charmed by the words of the small boy.
(g) “I haven’t seen my mother for a long time.”
(h) The boy said, “My country is on the other side of the sea.”
(i) One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the seashore.
(j) The boy was brought before him and he asked him what he would do with such a small boat.
7. Write a paragraph on "Price Hike of Essential Commodities" in about 200 words based on the
answers to the following questions. 10
(a) What is meant by Price Hike? (b) What are the reasons behind price hike? (c) Who are the victims
of price hike? (d) What problems do price hike create in society? (e) What should the government do to
check price hike? (f) What suggestions do you have to solve the problem?
Marium is the daughter of a very poor parents. At the age of fifteen, her parents gave her in marriage
with a very poor boy. He is very lazy. He does not do any work. So Marium works hard to support her
family. But she is always anxious what will happen if she gives birth to a female child.....
9. Suppose, you are Phobee Bingham, Admission Officer, Graduate Admissions, International
Service, Portico, Sydney 2067, Australia. You got an email from a Bangladeshi student who
wanted to know about admission procedure for overseas students. Now, write a reply to her. 5
10. The chart shows the number of Monthly Dengue Cases and Deaths 2019 of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Describe the chart within 150 words highlighting the information given in the chart. 10
Reported Monthly Dengue Cases and Deaths 2019
Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room
Directorate General of Health Services
Date of reporting : 08 August 2019
16500 16253 16205
24
15000
21
13500
17 18
12000
10500 15
9000
12
7500
6000 7 9
4500 6
3000 3
2 3
1500
38 18 17 58 193 1884 0 0 0
0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Monthly Case Monthly Death
A little black thing among the snow,
Crying "weep! 'weep!" in notes of woe!
"Where are thy father and mother? say?"
"They are both gone up to the church to pray.
Because I was happy upon the heath,
And smil'd among the winter's snow,
They clothed me in the clothes of death,
And taught me to sing the notes of woe.
And because I am happy and dance and sing,
They think they have done me no injury,
And are gone to praise God and his Priest and King,
Who make up a heaven of our misery."
Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail

Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but only recently have dreams been
subjected to empirical research and scientific study. Chances are that you've often found yourself
puzzling over the content of a dream, or perhaps you've wondered why you dream at all.
First, let's start by answering a basic question : What is a dream? A dream can include any of the images,
thoughts and emotions that are experienced during sleep. Dreams can be extraordinarily vivid or very
vague; filled with joyful emotions or frightening images; focused and understandable or unclear and
confusing.
Why do we dream? What purpose do dreams serve? While many theories have been proposed, no
consensus has emerged. Considering the time we spend in a dreaming state, the fact that researchers do
not yet understand the purpose of dreams may seem baffling. However, it is important to consider that
science is still unraveling the exact purpose and function of sleep itself. Some researchers suggest that
dreams serve no real purpose, while others believe that dreaming is essential to mental, emotional and
physical well-being.
Next, let's learn more about some of the most prominent dream theories.
Consistent with the psychoanalytic perspective, Sigmund Freud's theory of dreams suggests that dreams
are a representation of unconscious desires, thoughts and motivations. According to Freud, people are
driven by aggressive and sexual instincts that are repressed from conscious awareness. While these
thoughts are not consciously expressed, they find their way into our awareness via dreams. In his famous
book The Interpretation of Dreams, Freud wrote that dreams are '...disguised fulfillments of repressed
wishes.'
Freud's theory contributed to the popularity of dream interpretation. Following his paths many theorists
came up with their own ideas about dreams.
(a) What does the word 'puzzling' refer to?
i. Exclusive ii. Perplexing iii. Inclusive iv. Ridiculous
(b) What does the word 'vague' in the passage mean?
i. Vast ii. Unclear iii. Clear iv. Gloomy
(c) What is the correct meaning of the word 'consensus' (line-10)?
i. Similarity ii. Consent iii. Agreement iv. Idea
(d) Which of the following the correct meaning of 'unravel' used in the passage?
i. Clear ii. Explain iii. Stitch iv. Discover
(e) Which of the following statements is true?

i. Dreams are a reflection of unconscious desires thoughts and emotions.
ii. Dreams are a representation of conscious desires, thoughts and emotions.
iii. Dreams are real fulfillments of repressed wishes.
iv. Dreams are our conscious actions.
(a) What is dream? How does Sigmund Frued interpret dream?
(b) What does the expression 'disguised fulfillments of repressed wishes' mean?
(c) What do you think how much science has been successful in interpreting dreams?
(d) Why do you think dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years?
(e) Describe the characteristics of dream in 2/3 sentences.
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the features of conflict. (No. 1 has been
All of us possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at things
and we act according to what we think is proper. Hence, we often find ourselves in conflict in different
scenarios; it may involve other individuals, groups of people, or a struggle within our own selves.
Consequently, conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or another. [Unit–10; Lesson–2]
1. Disagreements among groups  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

 (T)he Negro is still not free  the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of
segregation and the chains of discrimination.  (T)he Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the
midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity.  (T)he Negro is still languishing in the corners of
American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. So we have come here today to dramatize
a shameful condition .
I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still
have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed : "We
hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of
former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice,
sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged
by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his
lips dripping with the words of 'interposition' and 'nullification', that one day right down in Alabama
little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as
sisters and brothers. [Unit–3; Lesson–3]
mankind be concern protection species spoil endanger save mean destroy perish change
All species are important for maintaining ecological balance. If one is lost, the whole natural
environment gets (a) . We should therefore, (b)  our wildlife to protect the environment from
being (c) . Many countries are now taking action to protect their (d)  wildlife. Mankind must
develop a (e)  for wild creatures and must ensure that they will not (f) . (g)  wild creatures
means destroying ourselves. It is high time we (h)  them. Love for animals (i)  love for (j) .
Nelson Mandela (a)  established a multi-racial democracy in South Africa. For this, he had to lead
his nation. And he succeeded in mission (b)  the shackles of apartheid. He (c)  an icon of
peace and reconciliation. Actually, he (d)  the struggle for justice around the world. Mandela had
to (e)  imprisonment for nearly three decades. He (f)  against the white minority rule. He (g)
 the support of the world. He (h)  to (i)  for people's emancipation was his goal. He (j) 
the Nobel Peace Prize.
(a) At one moment a huge iceberg was spotted very close to the ship and the great ship turned
sharply to avoid a collision.
(b) It was on April 10, 1912.
(c) She was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew of 891.
(d) The Titanic was sailing for New York from Southampton.
(e) Four days after setting out a great disaster happened when the Titanic was sailing across the icy
waters of the North Atlantic.
(f) The captain went down to see what had happened.
(g) So, the captain realized to his horror that the Titanic was sinking rapidly.
(h) Five of the ship's sixteen water-tight compartments were totally damaged by the collision.
(i) Suddenly there was a slight trembling sound from below.
(j) At that time she was the largest ship in the world built in a special way and was regarded
unsinkable.
7. Write a paragraph on "Adolescence" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is adolescence? (b) What are the stages and characteristics of adolescence? (c) What are the
needs and problems of adolescence? (d) What are the problems faced by the adolescent students? (e)
Why is adolescence difficult and what do you expect from adolescence?
Once a stream ran throw a green field. There lived an ant beside the stream. One day the ant went to
the stream to drink water. While drinking water, suddenly the ant fell into the running water......
9. Suppose, you have a bosom friend named Peyas. Recently, he has lost his father. Now, send a
condolence message to your friend using his email address. 5
10. The graph below shows the importance and usage of English. Describe the graph in 150 words.
You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. 10
90 80%
80
70 Usage of English in Information technology
58%
60 Usage of English as 1st language
50%
50 Used in various organizations
30 33%
30% Used in other purposes
30
20 Using English as 2nd language
10
0
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes :
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tree,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
Notre Dame College, Dhaka [Set-A]

Sent Up-I Examination2019 : English  PaperI
A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular
war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, including ban
of guns, and is often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Means to achieve these ends include
advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, demonstrations, peace camps;
supporting anti-war political candidates and banning guns, creating open government, direct democracy;
supporting people who expose war-crimes or conspiracies to create wars, and making laws. Different
organizations involved in peace movements may have some diverse goals, but one common goal is
sustainability of peace. Peace movement is basically an all-encompassing "anti-war movement". It is
primarily characterized by a belief that human beings should not wage war on each other or engage in
violent conflicts over language, race, natural resources, religion or ideology. It is believed that military
power is not the equivalent of justice. The peace movement tends to oppose the proliferation of dangerous
technologies and weapons of mass destruction, in particular, nuclear weapons and biological warfare.
Moreover, many object to the export of weapons including hand-held machine guns and grenades by
leading economic nations to lesser developed nations.

(a) Achieve stands for .
i. foil ii. tranquilize iii. attain iv. thwart
(b) The word minimize refers to 
i. besiege ii. lessen iii. exploit iv. augment
(c) The word equivalent can be replaced by .
i. tantamount ii. discernible iii. obnoxious iv. distend
(d) Which cannot be the meaning of ideology?
i. Creed ii. Dogma iii. Doctrine iv. Incredulity
(e) Proliferation of dangerous technologies will result into .
i. peaceful world ii. global warming
iii. war and destruction iv. social justice
(a) What is the main goal of peace movement?
(b) How do people try to ensure world peace?
(c) What is the foundation of peace movement?
(d) Why is proliferation of weapons opposed?
(e) Who are responsible for the expansion of arm trade?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the system of education in western
universities. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
But when we go to borrow help from a foreign neighbourhood we overlook the fact... that among the
Europeans the living spirit of the University is widely spread in their society, their parliament, their
literature, and the numerous activities of their corporate life. In all these functions they are in
perpetual touch with the great personality of the land which is creative and heroic in its constant acts
of self-expression and self-sacrifice. They have their thoughts published in their books as well as
through the medium of living men who think those thoughts, and who criticise, compare and
disseminate them. Some at least of the drawbacks of their academic education are redeemed by the
living energy of the intellectual personality pervading their social organism. It is like the stagnant
reservoir of water which finds its purification in the showers of rain to which it keeps itself open. But,
to our misfortune, we have in India all the furniture of the European University except the human
teacher. [Unit–15; Lesson–1]
1. Learning from corporate life  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Write a summary of the following poem. 10
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow
And evening full of the linnet's wings
I hear it in the deep heart's core. [Unit–10, Lesson–1]
nightmare hallucination evanescence silver dreamer shadow
real tall imaginary pleasantly colourful passionate
All of us know what dream is. Generally, we dream during our sleep. Dreams may appear to be short
or long lasting. Some dreams are sweet or (a)  . Some are horrible. When we dream something
extremely bad, we call it a (b)  . This is interesting that dreams have no (c) . They are soft, (d)
 and (e)  . Do you know how the words ‘(f) ' and ‘(g) ' differ from dream? Do you know
any (h) ? What do they do? Does dream have any relation with (i) ? Do we always dream
during our sleep? The dream we have during the day is called daydream. Sometimes we long for
something very (j) . We call that a dream as well.
Education shall be (a)  to the full (b)  of the human (c)  and to the (d)  of respect for
human rights and (e)  freedoms. It shall (f)  understanding, (g)  and friendship among all
nations, (h)  or religious groups, and shall (i)  the activities of the United Nations for the (j)
 of peace.
(a) According to some myths and legends Gazi Pir was a Muslim Saint.
(b) Thus all predatory animals were said to have been kept within bound.
(c) He is seen there riding a Royal Bengal tiger fearlessly.
(d) He spread Islam in the southern part of Bengal.
(e) The story of Gazi Pir is still preserved in folk literature.
(f) He also fought crocodiles.
(g) He was blessed with many miracles there.
(h) The amazing works of Gazi Pir are depicted in paats or scroll paintings.
(i) It was a region full of canals and creeks bordering the Bay of Bengal.
(j) It so happened because he remained alert and vigilant.
7. Write a paragraph on "Conflict" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is meant by conflict? (b) What are the causes and types of conflict? (c) What might be the
advantages and disadvantages of conflict? (d) How can conflicts be pacified? (e) As a social being, how
would you handle conflicts?
In a small village there lived an old man with his pet animals. He was happy to live a peaceful life. But
suddenly a war broke out. He was.........
9. Suppose, your friend Mahim has been suffering from fever and could not attend the class. Write
an e-mail to him informing about the up-coming examination to be held two weeks later. 5
10. The pie chart shows the distribution (in percentage) of monthly income of a middle class family
in Bangladesh. Describe the chart in at least 80 words. 10
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away.
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
The traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toil;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka

Test Examination (PhaseII)2019 : English  PaperI
The term 'diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their homelands and settled in other parts of
the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The
word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen
many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only in recent
decades.
Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in
ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian sub-continent thousands of
years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth
century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for
world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over
the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the
phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization.
(a) The word ‘decade' refers to .
i. thirty years ii. fifty years iii. ten years iv. five years
(b) What does diaspora mean?
i. people live in their own countries ii. people go abroad
iii. people work in other countries
iv. people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world
(c) The synonym of 'noteworthy' is .
i. insignificant ii. noticeable iii. invaluable iv. appreciable
(d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from .
i. America ii. Africa iii. Central Europe iv. Europe
(e) 'But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention
now is globalization'. What does the sentence imply?
i. globalization opposite to diaspora
ii. globalization has made more people interested to know more about diaspora
iii. people know nothing about diaspora if there is no globalization
iv. globalization has extended diaspora
(a) Why do people leave their own countries?
(b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa?
(c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention?
(d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders?
(e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the key developments during the time
of adolescence. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
The time of adolescence is a period of preparation for adulthood during which one experiences several
key developments. Besides physical and sexual maturation, these experiences include movement
toward social and economic independence, development of identity, the acquisition of skills needed to
carry out adult relationships and roles and the capacity for abstract reasoning. While adolescence is
a time of tremendous growth and potential, it is also a time of considerable risks during which social
contexts exert powerful influences. [Unit–6; Lesson–1]
1. Physical Maturation  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin quarters
overlooking a cemetery, and I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. She
had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. I answered, thanking her, and presently I
received from her another letter saying that she was passing through Paris and would like to have a
chat with me; but her time was limited, and the only free moment she had was on the following
Thursday; she was spending the morning at the Luxembourg and would I give her a little luncheon at
Foyot's afterwards? Foyot's is a restaurant at which the French senators eat, and it was so far beyond
my means that I had never even thought of going there. But I was flattered, and I was too young to
have learned to say no to a woman.... I had eighty francs (gold francs) to last me the rest of the
month, and a modest luncheon should not cost more than fifteen. If I cut out coffee for the next two
weeks I could manage well enough. [Unit–13, Lesson–2]
study lifespan enthusiasm mentor infused already
polyglot proficient by perceive education endeavour
Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a versatile genius. By the time Muhammad Shahidullah was old
enough to begin his secondary (a) , he (b)  knew five languages. Besides his mother tongue,
he not only learnt Urdu, Persian and Arabic which are (c)  to be the languages of Muslims but he
aiso became (d)  in Sanskrit, the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. While (e)  in
Howrah Zilla School, Shahidullah met Harinath De, his teacher and (f) . Harinath De was a
legendary (g)  who learnt 34 languages, 20 European and 14 Indian ones, in a very short (h) 
of 34 years. He successfully (i)  his passion for learning new languages into Shahidullah. (j) 
the end of his life, Shahidullah knew 24 languages. However, Shahidullah developed a special
interest in learning a particular language which is Sanskrit.
Kuakata is truly a (a)  beach and it is (b)  as a sanctuary for the (c)  winter birds. Fishing
boats (d)  in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails. The lines of coconut tree contribute to (e) 
the beauty of Kuakata. The (f)  culture of the Rakhaine community indicates the (g)  old
tradition and cultural (h)  of this area. Kuakata is also (i)  a remarkable place for the Hindus
and the Buddhists. Each year the place is (j)  by thousands of devotees.
(b) He also wrote books on Biography, Literature, Economics and comparative politics.
(h) ‘Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes fullest development of his wisdom.
7. Write a paragraph on "Food adulteration" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) What is food adulteration? (b) How is food adulterated? (c) Who are responsible for food
adulteration? (d) What is the impact of adulterated food on our body? (e) What can be done to stop it?
Once there lived a cobbler. He used to work and sing from morning till night A rich banker one day
asked him how much he earned a year.....
9. Suppose, you are Roktim. Now, write an email to your friend advising him not to waste his/her
time in surfing Internet. 5
10. The graph below shows "Population Growth Rate" from 2009 to 2013. Describe the graph in at
least 80 words highlighting the information given in the graph. 10
Population Grwoth rate of Bangladesh
2.80%
Gr owth Rate % 2.16%
2. 10%
1.90%
1.33%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Viqarunnisa Noon College, Dhaka [SetB]

Final Examination2019 : English  PaperI
Folk music consists of songs and music of a community that are uninfluenced by any sophisticated
musical rules or any standard music styles. Bangladesh has a heritage of rich folk music which includes
both religious and secular songs.
Folk music may be described as that type of ancient music which springs from the heart of a community,
based on their natural style of expression uninfluenced by the rules of classical music and modern
popular songs. Any mode or form created by the combination of tune, voice and dance may be described
as music. Thus, the combination of folk song, folk dance and folk tune may be called folk music. For
example, Baul songs are a combination of tune, music and dance.
Folk music has the following characteristics : (i) It is composed by rural folk on the basis of ancient rules
transmitted orally; (ii) These ancient rules of music have not been influenced by classical or modern
music; (iii) Folk songs may be sung in groups or individually; (iv) No regular practice is required for folk
music; (v) It is composed and performed by illiterate or semi-literate people; (vi) It is a spontaneous
expression in easy language, local dialect, and simple tune; (vii) Both words and tune are appealing; (viii)
despite its universal appeal it uses local dialect; (ix) It depends upon nature and the rural environment;
(x) It is an explicit manifestation of the joys and sorrows of daily life; (xi) It uses simple and natural
rhythms; (xii) It contains a strong emotive expression of human love and separation.
(a) The word sophisticated mentioned in the passage means .
i. uncultured ii. rustic iii. indigenous iv. refined
(b) Which word of the following refers to secular?
i. worldly ii. spiritual iii. godly iv. holy
(c) "Spring" in the second passage could be best replaced by .
i. flows ii. turns iii. slips iv. slides
(d) The best synonym of 'explicit' is .
i. alike ii. ambiguous iii. obvious iv. equivocal
(e) The word 'emotive' mentioned in the passage means .
i. practical ii. sensitive iii. tricky iv. tactful

(a) What, according to the text, is folk music?
(b) Mention the three things that combine to make folk music.
(c) What is the most important characteristic of folk music?
(d) No regular practice is required for folk music. Why? Explain in 2/3 sentences.
(e) Do you think that the Baul songs are an example of folk music? Why/ Why not?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the characteristics of a peace
movement. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
these ends include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, demonstrations,
peace camps; supporting anti-war political candidates and banning guns, creating open government,
direct democracy; supporting people who expose war-crimes or conspiracies to create wars, and
making laws. Different organizations involved in peace movements may have some diverse goals, but
one common goal is sustainability of peace. [Unit–10; Lesson–5]
1. Seeking to achieve ideals  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

All of us possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at
selves. Consequently, conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or another.
Conflict comes naturally; the clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human experience. It is
true that it can be destructive if left uncontrolled. However, it shouldn't be seen as something that
can only cause negative things to transpire. It is a way to come up with more meaningful realizations
that can certainly be helpful to the individuals involved.
Conflict can be seen as an opportunity for learning and understanding our differences. We can all live
harmoniously despite conflicts as long as we know how to responsibly manage these struggles.
[Unit–10, Lesson–2]
earn merely chain from world raise and
dominate surplus rightful descend free arise fall
Liberty does not (a)  upon a people; a people must (b)  themselves to it. It is a fruit that must
be (c)  before it can be enjoyed. That freedom means freedom only from foreign (d)  is an
outworn idea. It is not (e)  the government that should be free, but people themselves should be
free. And no (f)  has any real value for common men or women unless it also means freedom from
want, freedom from disease and freedom (g)  ignorance. This is the main task which confronts us
if we are to take our (h)  place in the modern (i) . So, we must go forward at a double pace
bending all our resources (j)  energies to this great purpose.
'Tsunami' is a Japanese word which means marine earthquake. It caused a great (a)  on life and
property along the coastlines of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. About 5 million people
became (b) . We are fortunate enough that by the (c)  of God, Bangladesh narrowly (d) 
such a natural (e) . But it is not unknown to us that Bangladesh lies in (f)  earthquake zone.
It still has (g)  for Bangladesh to save the (h)  region from any such colossal (i)  of
Tsunami. Since nobody can predict the (j)  time of earthquake, we have to be careful and
conscious from now on.
(a) In 1914, when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army.
(b) At the age of eleven, he showed his poetic genius.
(c) On his returned from the battle field, he gave up his sword for the pen and began to write poems.
(d) In 1972, he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet.
(e) His poem inspired our freedom fighters in the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
(f) At last, at the age of 19 he joined the army as an ordinary soldier.
(g) He wrote a lot of poems, songs, short stories, gajals, novels etc. and travelled all branches of
Bengali literature.
(h) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1306 B.S. (1899 A.D.) at Churulia in the district
of Bardwan.
(i) He died on 29 August, 1976
(j) His famous poem 'Bidrohi' stirred the whole nation.
7. Write a paragraph on "Bangladeshi Culture" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) What do you understand by culture? (b) What do you think of Bangladeshi culture? (c) What are
the important characteristics of Bangladeshi culture? (d) What is the condition of Bangladeshi
culture? (e) What is cultural intrusion? How can we save our own culture from it.
There lived a mighty lion in a forest. There was a brook beside the forest. One day the lion went to the
brook to drink water. While drinking water from the upstream, he saw a lamb drinking water from
the downstream. He thought of eating the lamb......
9. Write an e-mail to the local Police Station to take steps against anti-social activities in your
locality. 5
10. The pie chart below shows the percentage of favourite activities of students of a class. Describe
the chart in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and report the main
features given in the chart. 10
Other 6% Golf 12%
Swimming 25%
Walking 40%
Cycling 24%
I wondered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of bay;
Then thousands I saw at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
Holy Cross College, Dhaka

Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period
in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and life styles are shaped.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of
girls' and boys' lives. There are 28 million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and
14.3 million boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and
subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child
marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and
vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse.
In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent
girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds
that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age.
Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood.
When a girl gets married, she usually drops out of school and begins full-time work in her in- laws'
household. In the in-laws' house, she is marginalized. She becomes vulnerable to all forms of abuse,
including dowry-related violence. In Bangladesh, it is still common for a bride's family to pay dowry,
despite the practice being illegal. Dowry demands can also continue after the wedding. For an adolescent
bride, even if her in-laws are supportive, there are greater health risks in terms of pregnancy and child
birth. The majority of adolescent brides and their families are uninformed or insufficiently informed about
reproductive health and contraception. The maternal mortality rate for adolescents is double the national
rate. When adolescent girls are pulled out of school, either for marriage or work, they often lose their
mobility, their friends and social status. The lack of mobility among adolescent girls also curtails their
economic and non-formal educational opportunities. Moreover, they lack information about health issues.
According to a study, only about three in five adolescents have even heard of HIV. It is also reported that
more than 50 percent of adolescent girls are undernourished and suffer from anaemia. Adolescent fertility
is also high in Bangladesh. The contribution of the adolescent fertility rate to the total fertility rate
increased from 20.3% in 1993 to 24.4% in 2007. Moreover, neonatal mortality is another concern for
younger mothers.
While the situation for adolescent boys is somewhat better, many are vulnerable and lack the power to
make decisions about their own lives. Many boys who are unable to go to school, or are unemployed,
remain unaware of social or health issues. They are at considerable risk of being drawn into criminal
activities. They are also more likely to get exposed to drugs and alcohol.
(a) Adolescence is a  period from childhood to adulthood.
i. tiansition ii. transitional iii. transitory iv. transient
(b) The word 'legal' could be best replaced by .
i. appropriate ii. legitimate iii. contraband iv. banned
(c) Dowry demands can also continue .
i. after marriage ii. after death
iii. upto death iv. both after marriage and after death
(d) The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterized by .
i. equality and supremacy within the family and society
ii. inequality and subordination within the family and society
iii. freedom in speech and movement
iv. equality and cooperation within the family and society
(e) Which of the following statements is not correct?
i. After marriage, a girl usually drops out of school.
ii. In the in-laws house she is marginalized.
iii. In the in-law's house, a girl usually enjoys freedom in decision making.
iv. In the in-law's house, after marriage a girl begins full-time work.
(a) How does World Health Organization define adolescence.
(b) When does a girl drop out of school?
(c) What are the effects of female inequality?
(d) What are the negative impacts of early marriage of a girl?
(e) How do wealth and education influence a girl's marriage?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the multifarious features of Bangladeshi
music. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
In Bangladesh folk music has great variety, with songs being composed on the culture, festivals,
Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk music. Folk music is formed and develops according to the
environment. Differences in the natural environment are reflected in the people of the different
regions. The dialects too vary across the different regions. Bangladeshi folk music therefore varies
from region to region. Thus there are the northern Bhawaiya, the eastern Bhatiyali and the
southwestern Baul songs.
The culture and the lifestyle of the different tribes have also influenced folk music. Tribes like the
Santal, Garo, Hajong, Chakma, Manipuri, Tripuri, Marma, etc. have interacted with ethnic Bengali
culture and lifestyle over the years. The interaction has been clearly reflected in the richness of folk
music. [Unit–5, Lesson–2]
1. Showing social inequality and poverty  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Write a summary of the following poem. 10
I sit on one of the dives
On Fifty-second Street
Uncertain and afraid
As the clever hopes expire.
Of a low dishonest decade :
Waves of anger and fear
Circulate over the bright
And darkened lands of the earth,
Obsessing our private lives;
The unmentionable odour of death
Offends the September night. [Unit–10, Lesson–1]
all necessary budget use rise beings
follow answer have through careful carefully
Students should be strategic about their examination. It is (a)  for an examinee to (b)  some
instructions. He should go (c)  the whole question before he (d)  to write. He must make a (e)
 of his time so that he can (f)  enough time to answer (g)  questions. He must write his
answer (h) . He should be (i)  about his handwriting. He can (j)  double spacing if his
handwriting is tiny or very large.
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the (a)  Nobel Prizes established by the will of Swedish
industrialist, inventor, and armaments manufacturer, Alfred Nobel, along with the prizes in
Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and (b) . Since March 1901, it has been awarded (c)
 to those who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the (d) 
or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses". Ninety-nine
Nobel peace prizes have been awarded since 1901, to (e)  and 24 organizations. While the other
Nobel prize laureates are announced in Stockholm the peace prize, is awarded in the Norwegian
capital, (f) . This year, the Nobel Prize Organization (g)  Abiy Ahmed Ali, the Ethiopian Prime
Minister, as 2019's Nobel Peace Prize Winner. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019
Nobel Peace Prize for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of (h)  with longtime
enemy Eritrea. Other figures who were (i)  in the running for this year's prize included the 16-
year-old Swedish climate (j)  Greta Thunberg, Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, and Hong
Kong pro-democracy activists.
(a) Mandela became a lawyer and joined ANC that resisted racism.
(b) From his early years, he was deeply shocked at the oppression of the white against the black.
(c) South Africa had a long history of racial discrimination between the white and the black people.
(d) Nelson Mandela appeared as a pioneer to make the black people free.
(e) So, Mandela was charged with treason and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 through a
mock trial.
(f) He united all the black people and struggled against the white govt, to establish their legal right
and to stop all discriminations.
(g) At last in 1990, the white govt, was compelled to release him due to international pressure.
(h) But nothing could deviate him from the path of freedom, and his strong determination and great
sacrifice inspired the people of the globe.
(i) No head of state at present world can be compared with him, and he has become a living legend.
(j) Then he was elected president but he also gave up presidency.
7. Write a paragraph on "Food Adulteration" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
Once, an ant was very thirsty. He went to a pond to drink water. When he began to drink water, a
wave swept him away. He was about to drown. There was a tree on the bank of the pond and a dove
was sitting on a branch of it......
9. Suppose, your friend has participated in the Intra-College Wall Magazine Competition and won
the first prize recently. Now, write an e-mail to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her
success. 5
10. The pie chart shows the result of a survey on supporters of different games. Now, describe the
chart in your own words. 10
5%
10%
15%
50%
20%
Golf Tennis Hockey Football Cricket
11. Write down the theme of the following story (Not more than 50 words). 8
Angela and Darren have two children. Their son, Kyle, is twenty years old. He helps them take care of
his little sister, Rita, who is only six. He loves her very much, and he is happy that he can help his
parents to take care of her. But sometimes it can feel like a lot of work. One Friday afternoon, Kyle's
parents both have to work late. They ask him to pick Rita up at school in the afternoon. Of course
Kyle says yes, because he does not have any plans and he knows it is very important to help his
parents when he can.
Around 3:00 in the afternoon, Kyle gets a call on his cell phone from his best friend, Peter. "Kyle!
Forget about whatever plans you had for today!" his friend exclaims. "Jessica's mother just offered to
let us use her country house this weekend!"
The only thing their friend Jessica can ever talk about is her mother's enormous, luxurious country
house. It has lots of bedrooms, a huge swimming pool, and an well-equipped gym room, They can
also listen to very loud music there because there are no neighbors to complain. Kyle and his friends
always talk about going there,
"Come on, we will leave in fifteen minutes! Get ready!" Peter exclaims.
Kyle looks at his watch and thinks about how much fun he could have with his friends in the
country. He knows the teachers at Rita's school will call his grandmother if he does not pick her up.
He hesitates for a moment, very tempted to go with his friends.
But of course he knows he cannot let his parents and sister down and leave Rita alone. He tells his
friend thank you for the invitation, but he has made a promise that he really must keep. Realizing he
does not have much time left, Kyle rushes to his sister's school. He is five minutes late, and when he
gets there, he sees that Rita is very scared and is about to cry. She is the last student at the school,
and the teachers are waiting with her.
When she sees her big brother rushing to the door of the school, Rita smiles and laughs with relief.
She runs to him and gives him a big hug. She says she is very happy to see him. Kyle realizes that he
has done the right thing.
Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka

others especially your elders, speak. Possibly, you at times grudged such schooling. Possibly, at times you
even protested such discipline. Now, certainly you know that you can't always behave the way you want
specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behavior you have to follow in a company. We are
social beings and have to consider the effect of our behaviour on others, even if we are at home and
dealing with our family members.
example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad-mannered person.
important to learn them and practise them in everyday life. The manners that are correct in a wedding
reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about etiquette and manners. We
know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you in everyday life. A few more polite expressions
such as 'pardon me,' 'excuse me', 'may I,' are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.
(a) What should we consider as social beings?
i. not speaking while others speak ii. not speaking with food in mouth
iii. effect of our behaviour on our family members iv. greeting our elders
(b) The synonym of particular is .
i. indistinct ii. specific iii. nebulous iv. indefinite
(c) Everybody  a bad-mannered peron.
i. hails ii. conducts iii. detests iv. applauds
(d) What does the word professional in the passage refer to?
i. vocational ii. occupational iii. rational iv. habitual
(e) What does the word bound in the passage refer to?
i. callous ii. responsible iii. sure iv. infallible
(a) Did you ever protest disciplining when you were a child? How do etiquette and manners help
a student to shape his/her life?
(b) How do the manners of a wedding reception and a debating club differ? Explain briefly.
(c) What have we been taught as a child to do while others, especially our elders, speak?
(d) What have we been taught as a child to do when, we are in company?
(e) What types of expressions are very important, to make your day smooth and pleasant?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the features of Kuakata. (No. 1 has been
The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua'- or well-dug on the sea shore by the early
being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig wells
in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply.
Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allow a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset
from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most attractive beaches. The long
and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the Bay
and bathing there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving.
Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in
the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant
colours Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist
temples indicate the age - old tradition and cultural heritage of this area.
Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus and Buddhists. Each year thousands of devotees come
here to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these two days, pilgrims take holy
bath and enjoy going to the traditional fairs. [Unit–12, Lesson–5]
1. A rare scenic spot  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

Accessibility to higher education implies that students get the opportunity to get university education
and sufficient support from educational institutions. Increasing enrolment at the secondary and
higher secondary level puts pressure on higher educational institutions. But due to limited capacity,
only a small number of students may be enrolled in universities. Thus, each year a large number of
students are denied access to higher education. Also, due to poverty and increase in educational
expenses, students of the lower middle class do not get easy access to higher education. Moreover,
those who get places in the universities have limited access to avail all kinds of diversified educational
facilities relating to their study fields.
Only about 12 percent of graduates enter higher educational institutions. More than 80 percent of
these students are admitted to NU affiliated colleges. Others are absorbed by the public and private
universities. According to the UGC Annual Report 2010, the number rose from 88,669 in 2005 to
2,00,752 in 2010. [Unit–15, Lesson–2]
empower acknowledge agriculture self-reliance involvement present
count enter necessary option make action
One very conspicuous change in our society is the (a)  of working women outside home. Of
course, it has to be (b)  that women have always worked with in the household but this commonly
is not (c)  as work. It is unfortunate that women's roles in (d)  societies have not been
recognized either. Whether it is due to economic (e)  or the urge to establish an individual identity
or both, many women are (f)  the outside workforce. They are joining a wide range of profession.
Moreover, it is not only educated women who are (g)  to work but women with little or no
education are getting (h)  in different professions and are becoming (i) . Actually, there is no
alternative to the (j)  of women for the sustainable development of the country.
Nowadays, Conflict is a very sensitizing term all over the world. It may occur irrespective of race,
color, party, time and place. Conflict can be described as a disagreement among groups and
individuals (a)  by antagonism and hostility. This is usually fueled by the opposition of the one
party to another in an (b)  to reach an objective (c)  from that of other party. Conflict may
come (d) , the clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human (e) . This can be
destructive if (f)  uncontrolled. However, it does not imply the negative things to (g)  always.
Sometimes It can be a way to come up with more (h)  realizations that can certainly be helpful to
the individual involved. Conflict can be seen as an opportunity for learning and (i)  our
differences. We can live (j)  despite conflicts as long as we know how to responsibly manage these
struggles.
(a) Yahya khan declared martial law, banned Awami League and ordered arrest of Sheikh Mujib.
(b) The West Pakistan rulers, however, were completely against Mujib's demand for greater
autonomy.
(c) On March 17, 1971, the first government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was formed and
Mujib was made the first President of the country in his absence.
(d) Soon after that Muktibahini was formed and it started strong resistance against the Pak Army.
(e) After nine months of bloody war, Bangladesh became independent and Sheikh Mujib took the
charge of reconstructing the war- torn country.
(f) In the general election of Pakistan in 1970, Awami League won on a massive majority under
Mujib's leadership.
(g) His party swooped in all but two of East Pakistan's quota of seats in the National Assembly.
(h) In a historic speech at the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka on March7, 1971, Mujib called for the
independence of Bangladesh.
(i) On the night of March 25, 1971, Pak Army launched Operation Searchlight and started large
scale genocide of the innocent Bengalis and arrested Sheikh Mujib.
(j) The then Pak President Yahya Khan delayed the Awami League from forming the Provincial
government.

7. Write a paragraph on "7th March Speech" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
this speech? (d) How was the speech related to our national history? (e) How was the speech
evaluated internationally?
Once, a farmer had a goose. It used to lay a golden egg every day. The farmer used to sell them in the
market and within a short time, he became solvent enough. But his wife was very greedy.......
9. Suppose, you are Sifat. Your friend got first prize in debate competition. Write an email to your
friend congratulating him on his success. 5
10. The graph below shows "Imports" from 2000 to 2011. Describe the graph in 150 words. You
should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. 10
35
31.75
30
25
21.34
19.58 19.73
20
16.67
15 12.97 13.77
9.46 10.03
10 8.1 8.7 8.5
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Sound sleep by night; study and ease,
Together mixed; sweet recreation;
And innocence, which most does please,
With meditation.
Thus let me live, unseen, unknown;
Thus unlamented let me die;
Steal from the world, and not a stone
Tell where I lie.
Govt. Azizul Haque College, Bogura

....(T)he Negro is still not free .... the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation
and the chains of discrimination. ....(T)he Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast
ocean of material prosperity. ....(T)he Negro is still languishing in the corners of American society and
finds himself an exile in his own land. So we have come here today to dramatize a shameful condition ......
I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a
dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will
rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed : "We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men
are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and
the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a
dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering
with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that
my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin
but by the content of their character. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day down in
Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of
'interposition' and 'nullification', that one day right down in Alabama little black boys and black girls will
be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.
(a) The word 'vicious' mentioned in the passage means .
i. cooperative ii. friendly iii. kind iv. barbarous
(b) 'I have a dream' is a famous speech made by .
i. Nelson Mandela ii. Richard the Lion Heart
iii. Robert Bruce iv. Martin Luther King Jr.
(c) The word 'segregation' mentioned in the passage means .
i. isolation ii. unification iii. unity iv. assemble
(d) The word 'discrimination' mentioned in the passage means .
i. fairness ii. indifference iii. equality iv. distinction
(e) The word 'transform' mentioned in the passage means .
i. persist ii. hold iii. convert iv. remain
(a) Briefly write the main idea of the text.
(b) The Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material
prosperity. Explain.
(c) Why does the Negro finds himself an exile in his own land? Can you explain the reason for
this condition?
(d) What is the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. regarding the nation and its creed?
(e) Describe the condition of the Negro in the state of Mississippi.
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing what IDRI is going to develop to
prevent leprosy. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
At IDRI, we are also attacking leprosy in two different ways. First, by developing a fast, easy-to-use
test that provides an early diagnosis of infection before clinical symptoms, such as nerve damage,
begin to appear. This new approach is far superior to the traditional method of diagnosis, which has
generally involved clinical and/or microscopic assessment. IDRI is also developing a companion test
so that we can identify which people will likely progress to the disease and to determine the
appropriate course of treatment. And, second, by developing a vaccine that can be used
therapeutically in conjunction with antibiotics to shorten therapy. IDRI's diagnostic tools would be
used to identify infected individuals and IDRI's vaccine would then be used on a targeted basis for
treatment of the patient as well as to immunise family members and close contacts. This treatment
and prevention strategy has been significantly bolstered by support from some pharmaceutical giants
that donate the currently used antibiotics. [Unit2; Lesson2]
1. Attacking leprosy in two different ways  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

in recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced
to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian sub-
continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora
are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and
rest development decide join importance influence
economy give equal shop promotion contribute
In the post war period women started (a)  the workforce, contributing to family income and thus
started exercising an (b)  on family affairs. Previously, authority in the family (c)  on the
husband who was the (d)  maker in all matters. But women with their (e)  power started
influencing decisions about (f)  family matters. In (g)  countries now, household work is
shared by both husbands and wives, and outdoor activities like (h)  and taking children to school,
to doctor or for recreation are done (i)  by both husbands and wives. Large extended families have
given and are still (j)  place to small, nuclear families.
Electricity is (a)  a part of our everyday (b)  that we rarely think twice about the importance
and necessity. When we switch (c)  the light and the fan or turn on our television and computer,
we enjoy (d)  blessings of electricity. Even when we turn off the bedside lamp are fast asleep, (e)
 remains working for us driving our fans, heating or cooling our rooms and running our
refrigerators. Unfortunately, in most areas across the country, we (f)  enjoy the uninterrupted
blessings of electricity. There are some (g)  in the generation (h)  electricity in Bangladesh. (i)
 load-shedding or suspension of the supply of electricity has (j)  a regular programme of
Power Development Board.
(a) Enemies invaded his kingdom.
(b) He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life and so he took shelter in a remote cave.
(c) Once when he was lying in the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave.
(d) Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland.
(e) The king was always in a gloomy state for his unhappy condition.
(f) The king fought bravely but lost the battle.
(g) He gathered an army of strong men and attacked his enemies.
(h) The enemies were defeated and Robert Bruce regained his kingdom.
(i) Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling after some unsuccessful attempts which inspired
Bruce to shake off the darkness of the despair.
(j) The spider failed again and again to succeed but it did not give up hope.
7. Write a paragraph on "Early Marriage" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is meant by early marriage? (b) Who are the victims of early marriage? (c) What are the
causes of early marriage? (d) What are the problems created by early marriage? (e) What suggestions
do you have to solve the problem?
Once there was a selfish giant who had a large and beautiful garden...................
9. Write an email to the authority of a university to know about the admission procedure. 5
10. The graph below shows the gradual rate of the Internet users (rate is given in crore) in
Bangladesh. Describe the graph in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and
report of the main features given in the graph. 10
4
3.5
3
2.5
2 Series 1
1.5
1
0.5
0
2001 2002 2005 2007 2009 2012
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Frozen with snow.
BAF Shaheen College, Jashore

We, human beings, tend to forget how far we have come as a species in a relatively short period of time. It
was only in the 1870s when we had the first house that was lighted with electricity. Cars just started to
become available 100 years ago. Charles Lindbergh made the first trans-Atlantic flight in 1927.
Televisions didn't become widely available until after World War II. In other words, the advances,
humankind has made in a relatively short period of time have been nothing short of extraordinary.
Perhaps just as extraordinary is how we tend to simply adapt to these incredible changes, not realising
how completely our world has been altered in a short span of time. With that in mind, it is worth looking
back at some of the amazing scientific advances we have made in the last few decades.
(a) Human beings have crossed a huge  in regards of claiming accomplishments.
i. achievement ii. milestone iii. goal iv. aim
(b) What is the meaning of 'relatively'?
i. In proportion of something else ii. Simply
iii. Nicely iv. Positively
(c) 'Advances' means .
i. achievements ii. progress iii. extraordinary iv. wonderful
(d) Wide availability of television is a  matter now.
i. bygone ii. wonderful iii. simple iv. update
(e) Man's adjusting power is .
i. little ii. big iii. astounding iv. very large
(a) What is extraordinary about human beings as species?
(b) We have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. Explain in your own words.
(c) What kind of adjustment ability man has shown?
(d) What do you know about the invention and availability of television?
(e) How are human beings far superior to other species in the world?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing what IDRI is going to develop to
prevent leprosy. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
At IDRI, we are also attacking leprosy in two different ways.
First, by developing a fast, easy-to-use test that provides an early diagnosis of infection before clinical
symptoms, such as nerve damage, begin to appear. This new approach is far superior to the
traditional method of diagnosis, which has generally involved clinical and/or microscopic assessment.
IDRI is also developing a companion test so that we can identify which people will likely progress to
the disease and to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
And, second, by developing a vaccine that can be used therapeutically in conjunction with antibiotics
to shorten therapy. fDRTs diagnostic tools would be used to identify infected individuals and IDRI's
vaccine would then be used on a targeted basis for treatment of the patient as well as to immunise
family members and close contacts. This treatment and prevention strategy has been significantly
bolstered by support from some pharmaceutical giants that donate the currently used antibiotics.
[Unit2; Lesson2]
1. Attacking leprosy in two different ways  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

universal, or is it dependent on our sense perceptions? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? we ask
absence as well as when we are repulsed by ugliness and desire beauty. But then ugliness has as
much a place in our lives as beauty, or may be moreas when there is widespread hunger and
to a projection of beauty? Can art ignore what is not beautiful?
Poets and artists have provided an answer by incorporating both into their work. In doing so, they
have often tied beauty to truth and justice, so that what is not beautiful assumes a tolerable
proportion as something that represents some truth about life. [Unit–5, Lesson–1]
flooded happened suddenly maiden life trembling
sharply cut sinking unsinkable carrying crew
The great ship 'Titanic' set out for New York from Southampton on April 10, 1912. She was (a) 
1316 passengers and a (b)  of 891. She was regarded as (c) . The tragic (d)  of the great
ship will always be remembered, for she went down on her (e)  voyage with a heavy loss of life four
days after setting out, while the 'Titanic' was sailing, a huge icy water of the north Atlantic, a huge
ice-berg was (f)  spotted on the lookout. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned (g)
 to avoid a clash. Suddenly there was slight (h)  sound from below and the captain went to
see what had (i) . The captain realized to his horror that the 'Titanic' was sinking rapidly, for
five of the sixteen water tight compartments had already been (j) .
Amerigo is 13 years (a)  and he lives (b)  the street, alone. His mother, who is (e)  from
his father, doesn't want him. She told him to go (d) . Now she is (e)  to another man. His
father lives very far (f) . Amerigo wants to go to him, but he won't take Amerigo (g) . Amerigo
begged him to sent him some (h)  so that he could buy a bus (i) . He is still waiting. His father
hasn't (j) .
(a) I advised him to save it.
(b) And what is mote, he could not get his arm out.
(c) He could not find his coin anywhere.
(d) Then he pushed his right arm through the drain cover.
(e) Yesterday I gave my nephew a five-taka coin.
(f) It rolled along the pavement and disappeared into a drain.
(g) On his way to the sweet shop, he dropped the coin.
(h) Instead of that, he bought himself five hundred taka worth of trouble.
(i) A crowd of people gathered round him.
(j) He took off his jacket and rolled up his sleeves.

7. Write a paragraph on "Folk Music" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is music? (b) What is folk music? (c) What are the features of folk music? (d) What are the
different genres of folk music? (e) What are the subject matters of folk songs? (f) What are different
folk music for different regions?
It was late at night. I was taking preparation for my ensuing examination. All the members of my
family were sleeping. All on a sudden, my phone rang and it was an unknown number. I got
frightened............
9. Suppose, you are Anik/Anika. You received an email from your father yesterday. In the email
he warned you not to spend much time in Facebook. Now, write a reply to his email. 5
10. The pie chart below shows the percentage of a family's household income distributed into
different categories. Describe the pie chart in 150 words. 10
12% Food 28%

8% Clothes 10%
28%
Education 25%
12% Power 5%
10% Transport 12%
5% Others 8%
25%
Savings 12%
As benefits forgot;
Heigh-ho! sing heigh-ho! unto the green holly.
Magura Govt. Mohila College, Magura

Conflict can be described as a disagreement among groups or individuals characterized by antagonism
and hostility. This is usually fueled by the opposition of one party to another in an attempt to reach an
objective different from that of the other party. The elements involved in the conflict have varied sets of
principles and values, thus allowing a conflict to arise.
Conflict can be defined in many ways but one of the simplest is that it pertains to the opposing ideas and
actions of different entities, resulting in an antagonistic state. Conflict is an inevitable part of life. All of us
possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at things and we
act according to what we think is proper. Hence, we often find ourselves in conflict in different scenarios;
it may involve other individuals, groups of people, or a struggle within our own selves. Consequently,
conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or another.
Conflict comes naturally; the clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human experience. It is true
that it can be destructive if left uncontrolled. However, it shouldn't be seen as something that can only
cause negative things to transpire. It is a way to come up with more meaningful realizations that can
certainly be helpful to the individuals involved.
(a) What does 'hostility' mean?
i. antagonism ii. co-operation iii. friendliness iv. greed
(b) Conflict should not be .
i. stopped ii. controlled iii. uncontrolled iv. avoided
(c) Which one of the followings is not an element of conflict?
i. own way of looking at things ii. opinion
iii. decision iv. ideas
(d) The word 'inevitable' stands for .
i. separable ii. common iii. uncommon iv. unavoidable
(e) What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
i. to show the merits of conflict ii. to show the demerits of conflict
iii. to inform about conflict iv. to show antagonism
(a) What is conflict?
(b) What will hapen if conflict is left uncontrolled?
(c) How can we live harmoniously despite conflict?
(d) Conflict influences our actions and decisions. Explain.
(e) What are the elements of conflict according to this passage?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the causes of traffic jam in Dhaka. (No.
Dhaka's infrastructure doesn't match the scale of its population. Just 7 percent of the city is covered
by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. Dhaka also suffers from the
absence of a planned road network. There are 650 major intersections, but only 60 traffic lights,
many of which don't work. That means the police force isn't enforcing driving or parking rules; they're
in the intersections, directing traffic. The cost of Dhaka's traffic congestion is estimated at $3.8 billion
a year, and that's just the delays and air pollution, not the less-tangible losses in quality of life.
Paradoxically, the poor infrastructure is one of the reasons why the city is growing so fast. Without
roads or trains to whisk them to the suburbs, Dhaka residents have no choice but to crowd into the
middle, set up slums between high-rises, and walk to work. Then there are the users of the roads.
Besides pedestrians, the narrow lanes are shared by bicycles, rickshaws, scooters, motorcycles,
CNGs, buses, and cars. All these modes take up a different amount of space and have different top
speeds. Most people you talk to in Bangladesh blame the traffic jams on the rickshaws. There are too
many of them, they say, and they drive so slowly that they trap the cars, buses, and CNGs behind
them. The government is uder pressure to designate some lanes as car-only, to build wider roads and
overpasses, to talk the slow traffic out from in front of the fast. [Unit–7; Lesson–2]
1. Poor infrastructure  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.
We human beings tend to forget how far we have come as a species in a relatively short period of
time. It was only in the 1870s when we had the first house that was lighted with electricity. Cars just
started to become available 100 years ago. Charles Lindbergh made the first trans-Atlantic flight in
1927. Televisions did not become widely available until after World War II. In other words, the
advances humankind has made in a relatively short period of time have been nothing short of
extraordinary. Perhaps just as extraordinary is how we tend to simply adapt to these incredible
changes, not realizing how completely our world has been altered in a short span of time. With that in
mind, it is worth looking back at some of the amazing scientific advances we have made in the last
few decades. [Unit2; Lesson1]
filled dangerously escape suffer destroy curse
innocent led brutally tragic confined civilian
War is a (a)  for human civilization. In ancient time, war was (b)  only to the warriors. But at
present all people both (c)  and military have to (d)  the curse of it. Nobody can (e)  from
the bombers of the enemy. Rich cities, fields (f)  with green corns and beautiful places (g)  to
ruins. Even the (h)  citizens have to die a (i)  death. Men, women, children and all are (j) 
killed without any reason.
Mobile phone is an important (a)  of communication and correspondence. It helps to (b)  with
people of distant places in the (c)  possible time. The use of mobile phone is more (d)  than
that of land phone. The person who (e)  the message is to pay the bill. The (f)  can respond
any call without any cost. Mobile phone has (g)  the communication system. People of all (h) 
of the society become benefited through the use of mobile phone. But sometimes criminals keep their
(i)  by using mobile phone. In spite of that, mobile phone is a (j)  of modern civilization.
(a) "I know that after thunder comes rain".
(b) He had a wife who used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse.
(c) Socrates believed that an angry man was more of a beast than a human being.
(d) The passers-by in the street were much amused at the incident.
(e) Socrates joined them in their laughter and quietly remarked, "I was expecting this".
(f) One day the woman became more furious than ever and began to insult the great scholar of
Greece.
(g) She tried her utmost to irritate Socrates.

(h) Socrates went outside and sat on the doorstep of his residence looking out of the path street.
(i) The wife found that her husband was not paying the least heed to her word.
(j) She went up to him with a bucket full of water and poured much water on him.
7. Write a paragraph on "The Historic Speech of 7th March" in about 200 words based on the
answers to the following questions. 10
the speech? (d) How is the speech related to our national history? (e) How is the speech evaluated
internationally?
in the market. One day while he......
9. Suppose, you are Ruba and you have a younger brother named Rudro. Now, write an email to
your younger brother advising him to refrain from smoking. 5
10. The graph below shows the literacy rate of Bangladesh from 1995 to 2013. Describe the graph
in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and report the main feature given in
the graph. 10
Literacy rate of Bangladesh (%)
60 53.7
50
41
40
31.5
26.1
30
20
10
0
1993 2000 2003 2013
As benefits forgot;
Ibn Taimiya School & College, Cumilla

Water, water, every where,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, every where,
Nor any drop to drink.
Coleridge's poem, a ballad, narrates the harrowing sea-voyage of an old mariner who at one point of his
journey didn't have any water to drink because of a curse. Cursed or not, we know how important
drinking water is in our life. We know we cannot survive without it. In fact two-thirds of our body is made
up of water. Not for nothing is it said that the other name of water is life. Is there a crisis in our time with
regard to access to clean drinking water? The United Nations in a meeting on the eve of the new
millennium identified the drinking water problem as one of the challenges for the future. But do we need
to worry about the problem as ours is a land of rivers and we have plenty of rainfall? Besides, we have a
sea in our backyard too.
river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why.
Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before.
(a) The word 'curse' mentioned in the passage means .
i. vow ii. pledge iii. imprecation iv. blessing
(b) The word 'pang' mentioned in the passage means .
i. ovation ii. cheer iii. jubilation iv. agony
(c) The word 'worry' mentioned in the passage means .
i. annoy ii. irritate iii. upset iv. tease
(d) The word 'death' mentioned in the passage means .
i. lean ii. demise iii. thin iv. emaciated
(e) The word 'perpetual' mentioned in the passage means .
i. thriving ii. temporary iii. short lived iv. eternal
(a) Who wrote the poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"? What is the poem about?
(b) Why is drinking water important in our life? Can you mention the other name of water?
(c) "Rivers are everywhere in our life." Do you agree with the statement? Give reason for your
answer.
(d) What is the condition of our rivers? Write your answer in the context of the last part of the
text.
(e) Give an example of a dying river. What was the report published in the Daily Sun about the
river?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing how schools for children should be. (No.
Children's right to education also implies that the school they go to will have a pleasant and learning-
friendly environment where everyone will have an enjoyable time. Teachers will be kind, caring and
supportive and children will feel relaxed. No harsh words will be spoken to them and special care will
be taken of children with learning disabilities. That, unfortunately is not the general picture in our
schools. The system of education in our part of the world does not allow children much freedom, and
classrooms look more like cages where they are pent up for hours. [Unit–6, Lesson–3]
1. Should have a friendly and pleasant environment  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

others, especially your elders, speak. Possibly, you at times grudged such schooling. Possibly, at
times you even protested such discipline. Now, certainly you know that you can't always behave the
way you want, specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behaviour you have to follow in a
important to learn them and practise them in everyday life. The manners that are correct in a
wedding reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about etiquette and
manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you, in everyday life. A few more
polite expressions such as 'pardon me,' 'excuse me', 'may I,' are bound to make your day smooth and
pleasant. [Unit–4, Lesson–1]
Conflict can be (a)  as clash of value and ideas among other things, and the most serious form of
conflict is (b)  clashes that results in lots of (c)  and causalties. There can be conflict (6) 
us which is (e)  intrapersonal conflict. Tire conflict between or (f)  persons is called (g) 
The proper (a)  of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b)  the best
benefit from study, we should read (c)  and intelligently. We should not study (d)  for the
purpose of (e)  examinations. We should take genuine (f)  in our studies so that we can enjoy
what we (g) . This will give us knowledge and wisdom and (h)  the horizon of our (i) . We
should, therefore, study not for immediate gains but for (j)  a wealth of our mind.

(a) He asked him where God was.
(b) He praised him highly.
(c) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.
(d) The teacher thought highly of the boy's understanding.
(e) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where he is not.
(f) The boy devoted himself in earning knowledge.
(g) He begged to instruct him in arts and sciences.
(h) He agreed to teach the lad.
(i) He had expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
(j) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
7. Write a paragraph on "The Victory Day" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) When is our victory Day? (b) Why is it called so? (c) What is the brief history' behind it? (d) How do
we observe the day? (e) What is the significance of this day?
Once upon a time, a crow was very thirsty. It flew from place to place in search of water but
unfortunately it did not find any water. All on a sudden it saw.....
9. Write an e-mail to your friend telling him/her what you intend to do after the H.S.C
examination. 5
10. The graph shows the number of telephone and mobile phone users from 1998 to 2011. Describe
the graph at least in 80 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in
the graph. 10
10
8.5
8
6
5.04
4
3.43
2
0.9
0.0241 0.0283 0.1365
0
1998 2000 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011
FAIR Daffodils, we weep to see
You haste away so soon;
As yet the early-rising sun
Has not attain'd his noon.
Stay, stay
Until the hasting day
Has run
But to the even song;
And, having pray'd together, we
Will go with you along.
BAF Shaheen College, Chattogram

A craftwork is an applied form of art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature of folk
imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn't bear the signature of its maker, retains a personal touch.
When we look at a thirty year old nakshikantha we wonder at its motifs and designs that point to the
artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker in it. The fact that we don't know her name or any other
details about her doesn't take anything away from our appreciation of the artist. Indeed, the intimate
nature of the kantha and the tactile feeling it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.
functions and human values. It is distinguished by its maker's desire to locate himself or herself in the
wider and ever-changing cultural aspirations of the community, and subsequently of the market. But
even when the market is an important factor, community aesthetics remains the factor determining the
form and content of the craftwork. The exquisite terracotta dolls from Dinajpur dating back to early 1940s
that form a part of the Bangladesh National Museum's collection were mostly bought from village fairs by
some patron. They were no doubt meant to be consumer items, but the dolls reflect community aesthetics
in such a manner that the market has not been able to impose its own preferences on them.
A craftwork thus is a dynamic object-always evolving, and always abreast of changing tastes and
preferences. It also represents a way of life and a cultural flavour. Therefore changes in lifestyle and
material conditions are expected to have their impact on craftworks and their production. But certain
forms, shapes, styles and aesthetic preferences change little over time, suggesting that a craftwork can
function as a stable signifier of community values and desires over time. Mechanical and mass
production take away this feeling of assurance and stability and the sense of continuity that the
handmade craftwork evokes.
(a) Which of the following factors is not needed to form a craftwork?
i. cultural instruction ii. individual expertise
iii. community aesthetics iv. human values
(b)  is the making of decorative or practical objects by hand.
i. Nakshi kantha ii. Art iii. Craftwork iv. Terracotta doll
(c) The word 'interaction' means .
i. communication ii. proliferation iii. understanding iv. exertion
(d) Which of the following statements is false?
i. A craftwork hardly keeps peace with time
ii. A craftwork is distinguished by its maker's wish
iii. Mass production of craftwork retards the feeling of assurance and stability
iv. A craftwork conveys a cultural flavour
(e) Which of the following statements is true?
i. A craftwork is formed by the interaction of individual creativity and community aeshteitcs
ii. Nakshi kantha is a form of art
iii. The signature of the craftsman is imposed on the craftwork
iv. Terracotta dolls are mechanically produced craftwork
(a) What, according to the text, are the distinctive qualities of a craftwork?
(b) The text considers the mechanical production of craftwork a challenge to the preservation of
its authenticity. Do you agree?
(c) How does a kantha become animated and inviting?
(d) How does a craftwork retain a personal touch of its maker?
(e) What factor determines the form and content of a craftwork?
2. Read the passage and complete the table below with the given information. 1  10 = 10
father lives very far away. I want to go to him, but he won't take me either. I begged him to send me
some money so that I could buy a bus ticket. I am still waiting. He hasn't answered. The streets are
now my home. Sometimes I find work. I used to collect trash and sell it to a vendor. I stopped doing
that after I had a serious infection and a doctor told me to stay away from the trash dump. Once I
worked for an ice cream shop owner and sold ice cream on the beach. But I got no money in return.
The owner of the shop gave me something to eat, and let me sleep in his hut at night. The work was
difficult and painful. The ice cream box is quite heavy when it is full. I had to walk for hours, offering
my ice cream to whoever wanted to buy. There were days when I could not even sell one ice cream. In
a way, I am lucky because I am alive. My friends who work sorting rubbish in dumps often suffer
from serious diseases. One of them was recently killed after he fell into a hole that opened up in the
pile of trash. Many of us work for 10 to 12 hours, and get so little in return that we can't even buy
food. [Unit8; Lesson4]
Who/What Event/ Activity Why/How When/Where
Amerigo lives (i)  (ii) 
Amerigo asked some money from his father (iii) 
Amerigo stopped (iv)  because he is alive (v) 
He (vi)  (vii) 
(viii)  often suffer from serious diseases (ix) 
(x)  was killed recently
in recent decades.
read used tips see dots print although touch develop bear way call
(a)  blind people cannot (b) , their sense of (c)  becomes far more (d)  than that of most
sighted people. This ability was put to use by a brilliant man (e)  Louis Braille. In the early 19th
century, he invented a (f)  of writing which (g)  his name. The Braille system reproduces the
letters of the alphabet by a series of (h)  in certain positions which are raised on the paper. The
blind person runs the (i)  of his fingers across the pages of the Braille book and can work out the
letters and numbers (j)  there.
playwright, a painter and a philosopher. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for (d)  'Gitanjali' into
English. Those translation earned him a great (e)  in the West. As a humanist, Tagore accused the
British (f)  and pleaded for the (g)  of India from Britain. Tagore was highly influential in (h)
 the best of Indian culture to the West and vice-versa, He (i)  himself to literature at a very
early age. Alter coming back from England, he began to write (j)  in all branches of literature.
(a) Still challenge remained with the immortal one.
(b) Strangely enough, whenever Hercules knocked off a head of Hydra, two new ones erupted on its place.
(c) Hercules, a Greek mythical hero, was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena.
(d) These huge tasks in Greek myths are called the Twelve Labours of Hercules.
(e) It had nine heads of which the middle one was said to be immortal.
(f) One of the tasks was to slay a monster called Hydra that was ravaging the country of Argos.
(g) His cusin Eurestheus, the king of Mycenae, made him undergo some difficult tasks.
(h) Eventually, with the help of Iolaus, his devoted servant, Hercules succeeded in burning all the
heads except the ninth.
(i) However, with much effort, he buried the immortal head under a huge rock and completeed the
task successfully.
(j) Initially Hercules started striking off its heads with his club.
7. Write a paragraph on "The Sundarbans" in about 200 words based on the answers to the
(a) What type of forest is the Sundarbans? (b) What is the location of the Sundarbans? (c) Why is the
Sundarbans famous? (d) What is the present condition of this forest? (e) What are the causes of
destruction of the Sundarbans and what causes the extinction of tigers? (f) What role does the
Sundarbans play in the national economy?
One day a boy of class five was going to school. Suddenly he saw a money bag on the road. He was at
a loss.........
9. Suppose, you are Salim. Sahir is your best friend. You are going for a picnic. Now, write an
email to your friend Sahir inviting him to join the picnic. 5
10. The chart below, provided by BTRC, shows the number of mobile phone and internet
subscribers in Bangladesh from Jan 2012 to Jan 2018. Describe the chart in at least 80 words.
You should highlight the information and report the main features. 10
Mobile 160.523
150
130.762 146.441
100
Internet 80.825
90.121
50
31.141 56.167
35.523
0
Jan 2012 Jan 2014 Jan 2016 Jan 2018
11. Write down the theme of the following Poem (Not more than 50 words). 8
I died for beauty, but was scarce
Adjusted in the tomb,
When one who died for truth was lain
In an adjoining room.
He questioned softly why I failed?
'For beauty,' I replied.
'And I for truth the two are one;
We brethren are,' he said.
And so, as kinsmen met a-night,
We talked between the rooms,
Until the moss had reached our lips,
And covered up our names.
Shahjalal Jamia Islamia School & College, Sylhet

Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. As we look around, we discover beauty in pleasurable
objects and sights - in nature, in the laughter of children, in the kindness of strangers. But asked to
define, we run into difficulties. Does beauty have an independent objective identity? Is it universal, or is it
dependent on our sense perceptions? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? we ask ourselves. A further
difficulty arises when beauty manifests itself not only by its presence, but by its absence as well, as when
we are repulsed by ugliness and desire beauty. But then ugliness has as much a place in our lives as
beauty, or may be moreas when there is widespread hunger and injustice in a society. Philosophers
have told us that beauty is an important part of life, but isn't ugliness a part of life too? And if art has
beauty as an important ingredient, can it confine itself only to a projection of beauty? Can art ignore what
is not beautiful?
Poets and artists have provided an answer by incorporating both into their work. In doing so, they have
often tied beauty to truth and justice, so that what is not beautiful assumes a tolerable proportion as
something that represents some truth about life. John Keats, the romantic poet, wrote in his celebrated
'Ode on a Grecian Urn' 'Beauty is truth, truth beauty,' by which he means that truth, even if it's not
pleasant, becomes beautiful at a higher level. Similarly, what is beautiful forever remains true. Another
meaning, in the context of the Grecian Urnan art objectis that truth is a condition of art.
(a) The word 'appreciate' means .
i. praise ii. choose iii. select iv. like
(b) The word 'repulsed stands for .
i. disguised ii. ignored iii. attracted iv. regarded
(c) Beauty also prevails in .
i. truth ii. pleasurable object iii. ugliness iv. beautification
(d) The best synonym of 'beholder' is .
i. runner ii. sender iii. watcher iv. stopper
(e) We face difficulties .
i. when we go through any poem ii. when we are told to define beauty
iii. when we appreciate beauty iv. when we are told to define truth
(a) When do we run through difficulties?
(b) Is ugliness a part of life? If so, how?
(c) What has John Keats written in "Ode on a Grecian Urn"?
(d) When does 'ugliness' occupy a place in our life?
(e) How do poets and artists provide answer about the questions on how to define beauty?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the situation of adolescent girls in
Bangladesh. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage for girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before
they are 15 and 60% of them become mothers by the time they reach 19.
childbirth. [Unit–6, Lesson–2]

in recent decades.
add breathe need plant prevent preserve grow
produce protect provide take give wash gather
Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)  the rich top soil from being (b)  away by rain water
and floods. You can see trees being (c)  along mountain slopes, on roadsides, in parks and
gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d)  life to a place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves,
fruits and thick trunks. They (e)  shelters to birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines,
paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)  in carbon dioxide and (g)  oxygen. As you
know by now man (h)  oxygen to (i)  and live. Trees are our best friends. We should (j) 
them and plant more trees around us.
Man pollutes water, another vital (a)  of the environment, by (b)  waste into it. Farmers (c)
 chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their fields. Some of these chemicals, washed away by rain
and floods, (d)  mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds. Water is also (e)  by mills and
factories when they throw their (f) -chemicals and waste products into rivers and canals. Water
vehicles also pollute rivers by dumping oil, food waste and human (g)  into them. Insanitary
latrines (h)  on river and canal banks are also (i)  for further pollution. In this way, various (j)
 of waste and filth contaminate water.
(a) They were aliens in their country and were subjected to all sorts of indignities.
(b) The blacks were treated cruelly.
(c) The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice.
(d) They were denied all basic human rights.
(e) Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks.
(f) Eventually, the great leader realised the goal of liberating his own people.
(g) He was thrown behind the prison bar.
(h) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa.
(i) But the oppressive rulers could not break the spirit.
(j) In fact, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world who struggled against apartheid
throughout his life.
7. Write a paragraph on "A Book Fair" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is a book fair? (b) When and where is it held? (c) How popular is it? (d) Have you ever visited
a book fair? (e) What kinds of books are usually available in a book fair? (f) What is your personal
impression of a book fair?
in the market. One day while he........................
9. Suppose, you are Sohan/Sohana. Now, write an email to your friend telling him how you have
spend the summer vacation. 5
10. The pie chart below shows the time allocation of students' daily activities. Analyze the chart
focusing on the main preoccupations (At last in 80 words) 10
5%
8% Sleep 30%
30% School and house 25%
12%
Study 20%
Recreation 12%
20% 25% Others 8%
Play 5%
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Frozen with snow.
Govt. Syed Hatem Ali College, Barishal

Year Final Examination2019 : English  PaperI
Many educators believe that one of the functions of education today should be to impart 21st century
skills that are indispensable for participation, achievement and competitiveness in the global economy.
Beyond the assessment of reading, mathematics and science, it is now necessary to train other essential
skills that are in demand in the 21st century. All people, not just an elite few, need 21st century skills that
will increase their ability, employability and readiness for citizenship. Such skills include :
 Thinking critically and making the best use of the barrage of information that comes their way
everyday on the Web, in the media, in homes, workplaces and everywhere else. Critical thinking
empowers people to assess the credibility, accuracy and value of information, analyze and evaluate
information, make reasoned decisions and take purposeful action.
 Solving complex, multi-disciplinary problems that all workers in every kind of workplace encounter
routinely. The challenges workers face don't come in a multiple-choice format and typically don't have
a single right answer. Nor can they be neatly categorized as 'math problems,' for example, or passed
off to someone at a higher pay grade. Businesses expect employees at all levels to identify problems,
think through solutions and alternatives, and explore new options if their approaches don't work.
Often, this work involves groups of people with different knowledge and skills who, collectively, add
value to their organizations.
 Creativity and entrepreneurial thinking skills are always associated with job creation. Many of the
fastest-growing jobs and emerging industries rely on workers' creative capacity-the ability to think
unconventionally and produce astonishing work. Students should develop the ability to recognize and
act on opportunities and the willingness to embrace risks, for example.
 Communicating and collaborating with teams of people across cultural, geographic and language
boundaries is a necessity in diverse and multinational workplaces and communities. Mutually
beneficial relationships are important in achieving goals everywhere, not just in business.
(a) What is the nearest meaning of 'indispensable'?
i. requisite ii. emblematic iii. typical iv. effective
(b) The word 'unconventional' means .
i. traditional ii. typical iii. niche iv. distinguishing
(c) What is the correct meaning of the word 'assessment'?
i. calculation ii. bill iii. tax value iv. evaluation
(d) 'Beneficial' could be replaced by .
i. efficient ii. adjuvant iii. feasible iv. operative
(e) Find out the synonym of 'typically'.
i. usually ii. unconventionally iii. informally iv. irregularly
(a) Do you think only academic education is enough today? Why/ Why not?
(b) Why do you think 'critical thinking' is an indispensable skill?
(c) What are the indispensable skills of 21st century?
(d) Are you learning any of the 21st century skills? Why or why not?
(e) "Many of the fastest growing jobs and emerging industries rely on workers' creative
capacity" What do you understand by this statement?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the importance of Hakaluki Haor. (No. 1
has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
The Hakaluki haor system provides a wide range of economic and non-economic benefits to the local
people as well as to the people of Bangladesh. The haor system also protects the lower floodplains
from flash floods occurring in the months of April-May, maintains the supply of fish in other lover
water bodies and provides habitat for migratory and local waterfowls. The unique haor system
contributes to the beauty of the landscape both during the monsoon and the dry season. In monsoon,
its unique scenic beauty makes it a huge natural bowl of water and in the dry season it becomes a
vast green grassland with pockets of beels serving as resting places for migratory birds. This unique
natural system can be a major attraction for tourists. [Unit12; Lesson2]
1. Providing non-economic benefits  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

3. Write a summary of the following passage. 10
universal, or is it dependent on our sense perceptions? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? —we ask
absence as well as when we are repulsed by ugliness and desire beauty. But then ugliness has as
much a place in our lives as beauty, or may be more— as when there is widespread hunger and
to a projection of beauty? Can art ignore what is not beautiful? Poets and artists have provided an
answer by incorporating both into their work. In doing so, they have often tied beauty to truth and
justice, so that what is not beautiful assumes a tolerable proportion as something that represents
some truth about life. [Unit5; Lesson1]
art luxurious legislative attractive elect design
make form location maintain hold build
A parliament is a house where a group of people sit after being (a)  in a general election which (b)
 after a certain period. The members of the parliament are known as (c) . They are responsible
for changing old laws and (d)  new laws. In our country, we have a big parliament house (e) 
at Shere-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka. (f)  by Louis I Kahn, it is considered the most beautiful
building of the subcontinent. Its (g)  beauty has been an object of (h)  to people from home
and abroad. But its (i)  cost is very high for a poor country like ours. So, it is sometimes
considered as (j)  for us.
The world is getting (a)  because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die
(b)  as a result of pollution. In recent years, there have been many (c)  reports that the world's
(d)  is undergoing a (e)  change. All these reports provide strong (f)  that world
temperatures are (g)  day by day. Climatologists (h)  that midway through the next century
temperature may have (i)  as much as 4 centigrade. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j)
 coastal areas and farm lands.
(a) On a fixed day, the mice met in a meeting to find a way out.
(b) A young mouse submitted a proposal.
(c) Finally the mice migrated to another barn finding no other way.
(d) There lived some mice in a farmer's barn happily.
(e) Different mice gave different opinions but all of them were unacceptable.
(f) The farmer was in a trouble with the mice and brought a cat in order to get rid of them.
(g) Hearing the question, all began to look at one another in frustration.
(h) He proposed to tie a bell around the neck of the cat.
(i) As a result, the mice were in danger to come out of their holes.
(j) An old mouse accepted the proposal and asked "But who will bell the cat?"
7. Write a paragraph on "Chauvinism" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is chauvinism? (b) What are the various types of chauvinism? (c) What do you think why
people practice chauvinism? (d) Why do/ don't you support chauvinism? (e) Do you believe that all
men are created equal? Why?
Sheikh Saadi was a great poet of Iran. He used to lead a very simple life......
9. Write an e-mail to your younger brother about the harmful effect of smoking. 5
10. Look at the chart below. It shows the sources of air pollution in city. Now, analyze the chart
focusing the main aspect. 10
Sources of air pollution
Cooking and domestic
activities 10% Powerhouse 2%
Railway engine 5%
Factories 15%
Brick-Fields 8%
Vehicle 60%
UNDER the greenwood tree
Who loves to lie with me,
And turn his merry note
Unto the sweet bird's throat,
Here shall he see
No enemy
Who doth ambition shun
And loves to live i' the sun.
Seeking the food he eats
And pleased with what he gets,
Here shall he see
No enemy
Kurigram Govt. College, Kurigram

Nearly 250,000 new cases of leprosy are diagnosed every year, and many more go undetected.
Approximately 10 percent of new cases occur in children. Even though it's associated with biblical times,
leprosy remains a problem in the modern era and was reported in 130 countries worldwide. It's most
prevalent in a number of countries throughout Africa, Asia and South America. Symptoms include
progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes but they can take several years to
appear, making the disease hard to diagnose at an early stage. Even worse, leprosy comes with a stigma.
Unlike most other diseases, leprosy results in isolation, as people with leprosy are often shunned. The
good news, however, is that we now have the key scientific solutions and momentum as well as key
collaborations to finally have the opportunity to eliminate leprosy. I couldn't have said this 10 years ago
 At IDRI, we are also attacking leprosy in two different ways. First, by developing a fast, easy-to-use
test that provides an early diagnosis of infection before clinical symptoms, such as nerve damage, begin
to appear. This new approach is far superior to the traditional method of diagnosis, which has generally
involved clinical and/or microscopic assessment. IDRI is also developing a companion test so that we can
identify which people will likely progress to the disease and to determine the appropriate course of
treatment. And, second, by developing a vaccine that can be used therapeutically in conjunction with
antibiotics to shorten therapy.
(a) What does the word decade mean?
i. a period of twelve years ii. a period of ten years
iii. a period of hundred years iv. a period of fifty years
(b) Something chronic is .
i. Curable ii. occasional iii. lifelong iv. temporary
(c) If a disease is infectious it is .
i. harmless ii. hurtless iii. contagious iv. painstaking
(d) Symptoms of leprosy are found in .
i. skin ii. nerve iii. limb iv. all of the above
(e) IDRI is a kind of
i. laboratory ii. college iii. research centre iv. disease
(a) Why is leprosy regarded as a problem in modern time?
(b) What are the symptoms of leprosy?
(c) How is leprosy different from other infections?
(d) What is the good news regarding cure for leprosy?
(e) Tell about a way, IDRI is attacking leprosy.
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the condition of adolescent girls in
The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination
within the family and society. When a girl gets married, she usually drops out of school and begins
full-time work in her in-laws' household. In the in-laws' house, she is marginalized. She becomes
vulnerable to all forms of abuse, including dowry-related violence. In Bangladesh, it is still common
for a bird's family to pay dowry, despite the practice being illegal. Dowry demands can also continue
after the wedding. For an adolescent bride, even if her in-laws are supportive, there are greater health
risks in terms of pregnancy and child birth. The majority of adolescent birds and their families are
uninformed or insufficiently informed about reproductive health and contraception. The maternal
mortality rate for adolescents is double the national rate. [Unit–6, Lesson–2]
1. Gets married early  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

One morning, about a fortnight after I had obtained my Liberty, Reldresal, Principal Secretary (as
they style him) of private Affairs, came to my House, attended only by one Servant. He ordered his
Coach to wait at a Distance and desired I would give him an Hour's Audience; which I readily
consented to, on Account of his Quality, and Personal Merits, as well as of the many good Offices he
had done me during my Sollicitations at Court. I offered to lie down, that he might the more
conveniently reach my Ear : but he chose rather to let me hold him in my Hand during our
Conversation. He began with Compliments on my Liberty; said, he might pretend to some Merit in it;
but, however, added that if it had not been for the present Situation of things at Court, perhaps I
might not have obtained it so soon. For, said he, as flourishing a Condition as we appear to be in to
Foreigners, we labour, under two mighty Evils; a violent faction at home, and the Danger of an
invasion by a most potent Enemy from abroad. As to the first, you are to understand, that for above
seventy Moons past, there have been two struggling Parties in this Empire, under the Names of
Tramecksan, and Slamecksan, from the high and low Heels on their Shoes, by which they distinguish
themselves. [Unit11; Lesson3]
covering out prevention people used fond
origin old containers contribute water grow
A Bonsai tree grows into small (a) . It is not more than one foot only, in spite of being ten years (b)
. The Bonsai tree has its (c)  in China. The aristocratic (d)  of Japan were also (e)  of
it. They had a (f)  to its development. A small pot and less soil are required to (g)  it. Small
nets are also used to (h)  the holes at the bottom of the container. This is done only to (i)  the
soil from flowing out with (j) .
It was Neil Armstrong who first (a)  on the moon He (b)  Apollo II, the space crall which was
used to natch the moon. It tvas on July 16, 1969 (c)  astronauts (d)  Neil Armstrong. Buzz
Aldrm and Mike Collins (e)  for the moon by Apollo II. After a (f)  of four days Armstrong and
Aldrin landed their Lunar Modula in the moon's sea of tranquility. Then (g)  stepped on the
surface of the moon and (h)  their footprints in the Lunar dust as the first human (i) . After (j)
 the surface of the moon, they gathered moon rocks for over two hours.
(a) Uncle Tom's wife, Aunt Chole was a good-natured woman.
(b) It was near their master's house.
(c) They lived happily in their little cottage.
(d) He was honest, faithful and efficient in his work.
(e) It was called Uncle Tom's Cabin.
(f) He was a kind man.
(g) He worked on a farm in Kentucky.
(h) Uncle Tom was a Negro slave.
(i) His master Shelby treated his slaves well.
(j) She was also an excellent cook.
7. Write a paragraph on "Tourist Spots in Bangladesh" in about 200 words based on the answers to
the following questions. 10
(a) What is atourist spot? (b) Why do the tourists visit the spots? (c) What are the notable tourist spots
in our country? (d) Which one is the most attractive to you? (e) How do you feel about the tourist
spots?
A mischievous dog made his bed on some sweet hay which was stored up for an ox. The o came in
hungry and seeing the dog on the hay,.........
9. Suppose youa re Juet/Lina. A climate activist, Greta, has sent you an e-mail inviting you in
the weekly climate strike, 'Fridays for future'. Now, write an e-mail, in reply. 5
10. Look at the chart. It shows the average temperature of the year 2015 in Bangladesh. Now
analyze the chart focusing the main aspects (At least in 80 words). 10
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25C
20C
15C
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All people dream, but not equally.
Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind,
Wake in the morning to find that it was vanity.
But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people,
For they dream their dreams with open eyes,
Andmake them come true.
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Mymensingh Girls’ Cadet College, Mymensingh
1. A. Multiple choice
(a) i. A roll of paper for writing on (b) i. attention and sincerity (c) iv. He depicted scroll paintings
(d) ii. He was a spiritually gifted person (e) iv. to highlight the miraculous power of Gazi Pir
B. Open-ended
(a) Gazi Pir was famous for his miraculous power of calming ferocious animals and making them
docile as well.
(b) Gazi had to fight crocodiles as they were a great threat to the people of the watery jungle
bordering the Bay of Bengal.
(c) Yes, I agree with this statement. Because Gazi Pir helped people enabling them in living close
to the forests and cultivating their lands. He also protected them from fierce animals. For
this, people treated him as their savior, and thus he became a legend.
(d) By this statement we understand that Gazi Pir helped people enabling them in living close to
the forests. He also protected them from fierce animals. So, people of these regions would
pray to him for protection.
(e) From folk literature we can know that Gazi Pir is usually depicted in paats or scroll paintings
riding a fierce-looking Bengal tiger, a snake in hand, but in no apparent danger. We can also
know that he fought crocodiles and could calm ferocious animals and make them docile. He
also made people enabling in living close to the forests.
2. Rewriting in a different form (inferring information from the given text and presenting it in a flow
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Advocacy of  Non-violent  Diplomacy  Boycotts  Demonstration  peace camps
pacifism resistance
3. Summary
Diaspora refers to the people who have left their homelands and settled in other parts of the world. It
is because they were either forced to do so or they wanted to leave on their own. In twentieth century
history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of great concern for
world leaders because of the deplorable condition of the Palestinians.
4. Cloze test with clues
(a) cooked (b) money (c) had (d) difficult (e) borrow (f) myself (g) came (h) put (i) picked (j) pay
5. Cloze test without clues
(a) international (b) speak (c) purpose (d) communicate (e) variety (f) subject (g) four (h) require (i)
items (j) communicative
6. Rearranging
iebjhgcafd
One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the seashore. Suddenly he noticed a
wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The boy was brought before him and he
asked him what he would do with such a small boat. The boy said, “My country is on the other side of
the sea.” “I haven’t seen my mother for a long time.” “I shall cross the sea and go to my country by
this boat.” “Please let me go to my country.” Napoleon was charmed by the words of the small boy. He
made all arrangements to send him to his country.
Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail

(a) ii. Perplexing (b) ii. Unclear (c) ii. Consent (d) ii. Explain (e) i. Dreams are a reflection of
unconscious desires thoughts and emotions
B. Open-ended
(a) A dream is a series of images, thoughts and emotions that are experienced during sleep.
Sigmund Freud interprets dream as a representation of unconscious desires, thoughts and
emotions.
(b) By this, Sigmund Freud means that a person, suppressed desires, which are usually hidden,
are satisfied in dreams. That is, the hidden wants of a person are subconsciously met in a
dream.
(c) I think science has been succeeded a little in interpreting dreams. It is still unraveling the
exact purpose and function of sleep itself.
(d) Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years because they always thought
why people dream during sleep. But they do not yet understand the purpose of dreams.
(e) Dreams can be extraordinarily vivid or vague. It is filled with joyful emotions or frightening
images. Dreams can also be understandable or unclear and confusing.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Disagree- Fueled by Pertains to the An Influences Can be
ments the opposing ideas inevitable our actions destructive if
    
among opposition and actions of part of and decisions left
groups of one party different life in one way or uncontrolled
to another entities another
3. Summary
American civil right activist Martin Luther King Jr., in his historical speech calls for an end to racism,
and upholds ideas of equality and freedom for all. Martin Luther King Jr., repeatedly uses the phrase
“I have a dream” to describe his view of a just, tolerant and egalitarian society where everyone, white
or black, Catholic or Protestant, Jews or Gentiles, are treated equally. He also asserts that for
America to be a great nation, it should have equality and freedom for everyone in the society, and that
with the faith in the fact that all are created equal, people can work, struggle, pray, stand up for
freedom together and be freed one day.
(a) changed (b) protect (c) spoilt (d) endangered (e) concern (f) perish (g) Destroying (h) saved (i) means
(j) mankind
(a) has/ finally (b) breaking/ tearing (c) is/ has become (d) embodies (e) get/ endure/ undergo (f)
struggled/ revolled (g) attained/ got (h) decided/ vowed (i) fight (j) won
6. Rearranging
bdcjeaifhg
It was on April 10, 1912. The Titanic was sailing for New York from Southampton. She was carrying
1316 passengers and a crew of 891. At that time she was the largest ship in the world built in a
special way and was regarded unsinkable. Four days after setting out a great disaster happened
when the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic. At one moment a huge
iceberg was spotted very close to the ship and the great ship turned sharply to avoid a collision.
Suddenly there was a slight trembling sound from below. The captain went down to see what had
happened. Five of the ship's sixteen water-tight compartments were totally damaged by the collision.
So, the captain realized to his horror that the Titanic was sinking rapidly.
Notre Dame College, Dhaka [Set-A]

Sent Up-I Examination2019 : English  PaperI
(a) iii. attain (b) ii. lessen (c) i. tantamount (d) iv. Incredulity (e) iii. war and destruction
B. Open-ended
(a) The main goal of peace movement is to ensure the sustainability of peace.
(b) People try to ensure world peace through advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance,
diplomacy, boycotts, demonstration, peace camps, supporting anti-war political candidates
and banning guns etc.
(c) The foundation of peace movement is to achieve the goal of world peace.
(d) Proliferation of weapons is opposed so that mass destruction and huge loss of human
civilization can be avoided.
(e) Economically developed nations are responsible for the expansion of arm trade.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Learning Widely spread In perpetual Constant acts Having their Redeeming
from living spirit in touch with of self- thoughts by living
    
corporate their society, the great expression and published in energy of the
life literature personality self-sacrifice their books intellectual
personality
3. Summary
The speaker states that he's off to Innisfree to have a same cabin made of rods and stakes where he is
going to have a small bean garden and beehive for honey bees. He will find there peace through songs
from nature and midnight will be shimmering and beautiful and midday as purple glow and evening
will be full of birds' flight. The speaker puts stress on his going to Innisfree to hear the mind-blowing
sound of the lapping of water from the depth of heart's core.
(a) pleasant (b) nightmare (c) colour (d) silvery (e) shadowy (f) hallucination (g) imagination (h) dreamer
(i) reality (j) passionately
(a) directed (b) development (c) personality (d) strengthening (e) fundamental (f) promote (g) tolerance
(h) racial (i) further (j) maintenance
6. Rearranging
adighcfbje
According to some myths and legends Gazi Pir was a Muslim Saint. He spread Islam in the southern
part of Bengal. It was a region full of canals and creeks bordering the Bay of Bengal. He was blessed
with many miracles there. The amazing works of Gazi Pir are depicted in paats or scroll paintings. He
is seen there riding a Royal Bengal tiger fearlessly. He also fought crocodiles. Thus all predatory
animals were said to have been kept within bound. It so happened because he remained alert and
vigilant. The story of Gazi Pir is still preserved in folk literature.
Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka

Test Examination (PhaseII)2019 : English  PaperI
(a) iii. ten years (b) iv. people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world (c) ii.
noticeable (d) iii. Central Europe (e) iv. globalization has extended diaspora
B. Open-ended
(a) People leave their own countries to settle in another country with a better standard of living
and better lifestyle or to ensure a better and healthier upbringing of their children. Besides
voluntary diasporas, a group of people leave their countries either because of political or
racial segregation or because of war or the ravages of nature.
(b) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries. Frequent
wars and the ravages of nature are the prime causes for the diasporas in Africa.
(c) The chief reason why diaspora is attracting so much attention is globalization. Globalization
might have led people to move to other countries for exchange of knowledge, culture,
international businesses, or for other foreign affairs. Hence, it might have accounted for some
of the diasporas.
(d) The twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders because
of the plight of Palestinians. This diaspora has also been a cause of concern for the world
leaders.
(e) The scholars have been studying about he diasporas with great interest to obtain statistical
data on migrants and expatriates, to find out the causes of forced and voluntary diasporas
and understand in what circumstances people may be forced or plan to leave, or to
understand what impacts diasporas may have in community in which the emigrants settle as
expatriates.
chart).
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Physical Sexual Social & Development Acquisition skills Capacity for
    
Maturation matu- economic of identity to carry out social abstract
ration independence relationships reasoning
3. Summary
This story is of a promising writer who was not well-to-do in his early days. He could not earn much
and used to live in a small and cheap apartment. At that time a woman, who proclaimed to be his
reader, wanted to meet him. She proposed to have a lunch at Foyot's, which was a very expensive
restaurant in Paris. The writer was very much flattered and so could not say no to the woman.
(a) education (b) already (c) perceived (d) proficient (e) studying (f) mentor (g) polyglot (h) life span (i)
infused (j) By
(a) virgin (b) considered (c) migratory (d) ply (e) add (f) indigenous (g) age (h) heritage (i) considered (j)
visited
6. Rearranging
diejacfhbg
Aristotle was born in Greece. He was the son of a royal physician. His father wanted him to be a
physician but he never cherished to be so. He wanted to be a free thinker. As a result, he studied
under a great thinker Plato. Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way. Later on, Aristotle took
the pen to write on topics suitable for human civilization. ‘Politics' is one of his famous books which
exposes fullest development of his wisdom. He also wrote books on Biography, Literature, Economics
and comparative politics. He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.
Viqarunnisa Noon College, Dhaka

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(a) iv. refined (b) i. worldly (c) i. flows (d) iii. obvious (e) ii. sensitive
B. Open-ended
(a) Folk music is a type of ancient music which springs from the heart of a community based on
their natural style of expression uninfluenced by the rules of classical music and modern
popular songs.
(b) The three things that combine to make folk music are folk song, folk dance and folk tune.
(c) The most important characteristic of folk music is that it is uninfluenced by any
sophisticated musical rules or any standard music styles.
(d) No regular practice is required for folk music as it is a spontaneous expression in easy
language, local dialect, and simple tune.
(e) Yes, I think that the Baul songs are an example of folk music as these songs are a
combination of tune, music and dance.
2. Rewriting in a different form (inferring information from the given text and presenting it in a flow chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Seeking Minimizing Banning Advocating Pacism Supporting people Achieving
    
to achieve inter human guns and nonviolent who are against global
ideals violence resistance war-crimes peace
3. Summary
Conflict comes from the disagreement among individuals or groups of varied opinions. The opposition
group fuels conflict to reach an objective but it is undesirable in the society. Of course, conflict
becomes harmless if it is under control. As we have our own opinions, ideas and beliefs and we act
according to our thoughts, we often find ourselves in conflict. So, it is seen that our actions and
decisions are influenced by conflict.
(a) descend (b) raise (c) earned (d) domination (e) merely (f) freedom (g) from (h) rightful (i) world (j) and
(a) havoc/ damage (b) homeless/ shelterless (c) grace/ mercy (d) escaped (e) calamity (f) active (g)
chance (h) risky/ unsafe (i) havoc (j) right/ exact
6. Rearranging
hbafcgejdi
Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1306 B.S. (1899 A.D.) at Churulia in the district of
Bardwan. At the age of eleven, he showed his poetic genius. In 1914, when the First World War broke
out, he wanted to join the army. At last, at the age of 19 he joined the army as an ordinary soldier.
On his returned from the battle field, he gave up his sword for the pen and began to write poems. He
wrote a lot of poems, songs, short stories, gajals, novels etc. and travelled all branches of Bengali
literature. His poem inspired our freedom fighters in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. His famous
poem 'Bidrohi' stirred the whole nation. In 1972, he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and
was declared our national poet. He died on 29 August, 1976
Holy Cross College, Dhaka

(a) ii. transitional (b) ii. legitimate (c) i. after marriage (d) ii. inequality and subordination within
the family and society (e) iii. In the in-law's house, a girl usually enjoys freedom in decision
making
B. Open-ended
(a) World Health Organization defines adolescence as the period which shapes the future of girls'
and boys' lives. Because it is the period in a person's life when he or she develops from a
child into an adult. It is the period in human growth and development that occurs after
childhood and before adulthood.
(b) A girl drops out of school when she gets married.
(c) The effects of female inequality are the widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation
or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and prone to sexual abuse
and violence.
(d) As a result of child marriage, an adolescent bride often lose her mobility, her friends and
social status. She is marginalized in her in-laws' house. She also becomes vulnerable to all
forms of abuse, especially dowry-related violence. Moreover, she loses her economic and non-
formal educational opportunities. She also lacks information about health issues.
(e) Adolescent girls with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry
at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girls' marriage.
chart).
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Showing About culture, Composition of Development The Variation
social views of life, mystical songs according to Bhatiyali, an of songs
    
inequality natural beauty, with the the important from
and rural and metaphors of environment genre of folk region to
poverty riverine life rivers music region
3. Summary
The poet is worshipper of love and peace as he hates war. He hopes for harmony everywhere in the
world. At the news of imminent war his soul is tormented. He dreams a bad dream of uncertainty,
fear, anger, private lives obsessed all over the world before the very outset of unexpected war of 1
September 1939.
(a) necessary (b) follow (c) through (d) begins (e) budget (f) have (g) all (h) carefully (i) careful (j) use
(a) initial/ six (b) Literature (c) regularly (d) cease (e) persons (f) Oslo (g) declares/ has declared (h) war
(i nominated (j) activist
6. Rearranging
cdbafehgji
South Africa had a long history of racial discrimination between the white and the black people.
Nelson Mandela appeared as a pioneer to make the black people free. From his early years, he was
deeply shocked at the oppression of the white against the black. Mandela became a lawyer and joined
ANC that resisted racism. He united all the black people and struggled against the white govt, to
establish their legal right and to stop all discriminations. So, Mandela was charged with treason and
sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 through a mock trial. But nothing could deviate him from the
path of freedom, and his strong determination and great sacrifice inspired the people of the globe. At
last in 1990, the white govt, was compelled to release him due to international pressure. Then he was
elected president but he also gave up presidency. No head of state at present world can be compared
with him, and he has become a living legend.
Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka

(a) iii. effect of our behaviour on our family members (b) ii. specific (c) iii. detests (d) ii.
occupational (e) ii. responsible
B. Open-ended
(a) Yes, possibly, at times I protested disciplining when I was a child. I felt sometimes disgusted
for severity of disciplining.
Etiquette and manners help a student shape his/ her life because environment is the best
educator in a man's life. In an environment where etiquette and manners are strictly followed,
a man of good character is likely to be brought up there.
(b) Manners of a wedding reception and a debating club differs in the sense that in a wedding
reception behaviours may be informal to a large extent but in a debating club informal
behaviour shall not be allowed.
(c) While others, especially our elders, speak we have been taught, as a child, to keep quiet.
(d) We have been taught as a child to be polite when we are in company.
(e) Some polite expressions are important to make our day smooth and pleasant. The polite
expressions are ‘thank you’, ‘pardon me’, ‘excuse me’ etc.
chart).
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A rare Sandy Watching Enriched The The lines of
    
scenic spot beaches and sunrise and flora and evergreen coconut trees
blue sky sunset scenes fauna forest
3. Summary
Access to higher education is not easy. Limited capacity of the universities is responsible for this and
barrier in the way of their getting higher education. Moreover, those who get places in the universities
have limited access to avail all kinds of facilities.

(a) presence (b) acknowledged (c) counted (d) agricultural (e) necessity (f) entering (g) opting (h)
involved (i) self-reliant (j) empowerment
(a) characterised (b) attempt (c) different (d) naturally (e) experience (f) left (g) transpire (h) meaningful
(i) understanding (j) harmoniously
6. Rearranging
fgbjhacide
In the general election of Pakistan in 1970, Awami League won on a massive majority under Mujib's
leadership. His party swooped in all but two of East Pakistan's quota of seats in the National
Assembly. The West Pakistan rulers, however, were completely against Mujib's demand for greater
autonomy. The then Pak President Yahya Khan delayed the Awami League from forming the
Provincial government. In a historic speech at the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka on March 7, 1971,
Mujib called for the independence of Bangladesh. Yahya Khan declared martial law, banned Awami
League and ordered arrest of Sheikh Mujib. On March 17, 1971, the first government of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh was formed and Mujib was made the first President of the country in his
absence. On the night of March 25, 1971, Pak Army launched Operation Searchlight and started
large scale genocide of the innocent Bengalis and arrested Sheikh Mujib. Soon after that Muktibahini
was formed and it started strong resistance against the Pak Army. After nine months of bloody war,
Bangladesh became independent and Sheikh Mujib took the charge of reconstructing the war-torn
country.
Govt. Azizul Haque College, Bogura

(a) iv. barbarous (b) iv. Martin Luther King Jr. (c) i. isolation (d) iv. distinction (e) iii. convert
B. Open-ended
(a) The main idea of the text is to expect such an American society where there would be no kind
of discrimination or oppression on Negro people who once were slaves. The Negro and white
people would live peacefully and with harmony and they would be brothers and sisters to
each other.
(b) The Negro people of today's America are the sons of the slaves. So they are mostly poor,
Though today's Negro people have received education and no longer they are slaves, they are
not even today accepted equally to the American wealthy society like white people.
(c) The Negro finds himself an exile in his own land because he finds that he is not accepted well
to the society as a white person is. The Negro is marginalized and isolated in the society.
(d) The dream of Martin Luther King Jr. is that one day this nation will rise up and live out the
true meaning of its creed that all men are created equal.
(e) The condition of the Negro in the state of Mississippi is too harsh and unimaginable because
of the sweltering condition of injustice and oppression.
chart).
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Attacking Providing an Indentifying Deter- Developing a Identifying infected
leprosy in early people mining the vaccine to use individuals and
two  diagnosis of  likely to be  appropriate  therapeutically  vaccinating on a
different infection progressing course of in conjunction targeted basis for
ways before clinical to the treatment with treatment of the
symptoms diseases antibiotics patient
3. Summary
The term 'diaspora' refers to the people who leave their own land. Scholars have recently been
studying them with great interest. Jewish people were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The
Aryans migrated to the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago. In recent history, the Palestinian
daspora has attracted a lot of attention for their plight. Africa also experience huge diasporas because
of war or the ravages of nature.
(a) joining (b) influence (c) rested (d) decision (e) economic (f) promoting (g) developed (h) shopping (i)
equally (j) giving
(a) such (b) life (c) on (d) the (e) it (f) hardly/ don't/ can't (g) problems/ flaws (h) of (i) So/ Thus (j)
become
6. Rearranging
dafbecjigh
Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. Enemies invaded his kingdom. The king fought bravely
but lost the battle. He had to flee from his kingdom to save his life and so he took shelter in a remote
cave. The king was always in a gloomy state for his unhappy condition. Once when he was lying in
the cave, he saw a spider trying hard to reach the ceiling of the cave. The spider failed again and
again to succeed but it did not give up hope. Bruce saw the spider climbing to the ceiling after some
unsuccessful attempts which inspired Bruce to shake off the darkness of the despair. He gathered an
army of strong men and attacked his enemies. The enemies were defeated and Robert Bruce regained
his kingdom.
BAF Shaheen College, Jashore

(a) ii. milestone (b) i. In proportion of something else (c) ii. progress (d) iii. simple (e) iii. astounding
B. Open-ended
(a) The adjustment ability to adapt to the incredible changes within a very short period of time is
extraordinary about human beings as species.
(b) We have come a long way in a relatively short period of time as we have made some of the
amazing advances in the last few decade. For example, in the 1870s electricity was invented,
cars became available only 100 years ago, first trans-Atlantic flight-started in 1927 and
Television became available after World War II etc.
(c) Man has shown outstanding adjustment ability to simply adapt to the incredible changes.
(d) Television was invented is 1927 and became widely available after Second World War.
(e) Human beings are far superior to other species in the world for having inventive power and
skill and extraordinary ability to cope with the changing situation.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Attacking Developing Providing an Being Having Identifying
leprosy in a fast, easy- early superior to involved people
    
two different to-use test diagnosis of the traditional clinical and likely to
ways infection method of microscopic progress to
diagnosis assessment the disease
3. Summary
Beauty makes us charmed. If we see something beautiful, we cannot but praise it. It is easy to praise
beauty but difficult to define it. We discover beauty in nature, in the laughter of strongers. Ugliness is
also found in nature, human behaviour and society. But we should prefer beauty. Truth is found in
beauty poets and artists always sing about beauty. Actually beauty is truth and truth is beauty.
(a) carrying (b) crew (c) unsinkable (d) sinking (e) maiden (f) suddenly (g) sharply (h) trembling (i)
happened (j) flooded
(a) old (b) on (c) separated (d) away (e) married (f) away (g) either/back (h) money (i) ticket (j)
replied/answered
6. Rearranging
eahgfjdcbi
Yesterday I gave my nephew a five-taka coin. I advised him to save it. Instead of that, he bought
himself five hundred taka worth of trouble. On his way to the sweet shop, he dropped the coin. It
rolled along the pavement and disappeared into a drain. He took off his jacket and rolled up his
sleeves. Then he pushed his right arm through the drain cover. He could not find his coin anywhere.
And what is mote, he could not get his arm out. A crowd of people gathered round him.
Magura Govt. Mohila College, Magura

(a) i. antagonism (b) iii. uncontrolled (c) iii. decision (d) iv. unavoidable (e) iii. to inform about
conflict
B. Open-ended
(a) Conflict is a situation in which individuals or groups are involved in a serious disagreement
or arguments. It pertains to the opposing values and actions of different entities, resulting in
an antagonistic state.
(b) If the conflict is left uncontrolled, it can be destructive.
(c) We can live harmoniously despite conflict if we can responsibly manage the struggles of life.
(d) Conflict influences our actions and decisions because it can be an opportunity for learning
and understanding our differences. Moreover, it is a way to come up with more meaningful
realizations that can certainly help the individuals involved.
(e) According to this passage the elements of conflict are the opinions, ideas and beliefs of
individuals, and their ways of looking at things that may involve other individuals or groups
of people.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Poor Less/ Fewer Absence of Intersections Migration of Vehicles with
    
infrastruc- amount of planned road without more people different top
ture roads network traffic lights to Dhaka speeds
3. Summary
We human beings have taken a relatively short period of time to reach our present advanced level.
Electricity, television, cars have become part of our life without taking centuries after centuries. So it
is worth looking back at some of amazing scientific advances.
(a) curse (b) confined (c) civilian (d) suffer (e) escape (f) filled (g) led (h) innocent (i) tragic (j) brutally
(a) mode/ part (b) communicate (c) shortest (d) beneficial/ advantageous/ convenient (e) sends (f)
receiver (g) developed/ improved (h) classes/ spheres (i) connection/ link (j) blessing/ boon/ wonder
6. Rearranging
cbfghijdea
Socrates believed that an angry man was more of a beast than a human being. He had a wife who
used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. One day the woman became more furious than ever
and began to insult the great scholar of Greece. She tried her utmost to irritate Socrates. Socrates
went outside and sat on the doorstep of his residence looking out of the path street. The wife found
that her husband was not paying the least heed to her word. She went up to him with a bucket full of
water and poured much water on him. The passers-by in the street were much amused at the
incident. Socrates joined them in their laughter and quietly remarked, "I was expecting this". "I know
that after thunder comes rain".
Ibn Taimiya School & College, Cumilla

(a) iii. imprecation (b) iv. agony (c) iii. upset (d) ii. demise (e) iv. eternal
B. Open-ended
(a) S.T. Coleridge wrote the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". The poem is about a sailor
who was once punished for killing a seabird called an Albatross. And, the theme of the poem
is that God does not like unkind people.
(b) Drinking water is important in our life as we cannot survive without it. The other name of
water is life.
(c) Yes, I agree with the statement because rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy
and culture.
(d) I think the condition of the rivers of our country is horribly bad in shape. A few rivers are
already dead and several of them are going through the miseries of death.
(e) The present miserable condition of the river Buriganga has been depicted in a report
published in the Daily Sun.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Should have a Should Should have Free from Should have Should have
friendly and  have an  kind  harsh  special care  a spacious
pleasant enjoyable hearted words for disabled environment
environment time teachers students
3. Summary
As a social being, we have to follow some code of conducts even in our family life. Everywhere we
should practice them in our everyday life. Though they vary from person to person, society to society,
they have to be taken into account. We have to consider the effect of our behaviour on others. To
show our utter politeness, we can use some magical words like please, thank you, excuse me, etc.
(a) defined (b) armed (c) deaths (d) within (e) called (f) among (g) interpesonal (h) cause (i) economic (j)
serious
(a) way (b) get/receive (c) systematically/ attentively (d) only (e) passing (f) interest (g) read (h) widen (i)
outlook (j) enriching
6. Rearranging
cigjaedbhf
Once a lad went to a famous teacher. He had expressed his desire to acquire knowledge. He begged to
instruct him in arts and sciences. The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy. He asked him
where God was. The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where he is not. The teacher
thought highly of the boy's understanding. He praised him highly. He agreed to teach the lad. The
boy devoted himself in earning knowledge.
BAF Shaheen College, Chattogram

(a) i. cultural instruction (b) iii. Craftwork (c) i. communication (d) iii. Mass production of
craftwork retards the feeling of assurance and stability (e) i. A craftwork is formed by the
interaction of individual creativity and community aesthetics
B. Open-ended
(a) According to the text, the distinctive qualities of a craftwork is that it is shaped by the
interaction of individual creativity and community aesthetics, utility functions and human
values etc.
(b) Yes, I agree. Preservation of the authenticity of craftwork is almost an impossible task. It is no
doubt a great challenge. Production of hand made craftwork has attachment of great love and
affection of the makers with a kind of commendable genuinity.
(c) A kantha becomes animated and inviting for its intimate nature and the tactile feeling it
generates.
(d) A craftwork retains a personal touch of its maker through its motifs and designs and his or
her desire to locate herself or himself in the wider and ever-changing cultural aspirations of
the community.
(e) Community aesthetics determines the form and content of the craftwork.
2. Information transfer
(i) as he has no home (ii) on the street (iii) to buy bus ticket (iv) collecting trash (v) staying away from
the trash dump (vi) worked for an ice cream shop owner (vii) in exchange for some food and shelter
(viii) His friends (ix) for working in unhealthy conditions (x) Amerigo's friend
3. Summary
The word, 'Diaspora' is increasingly used for a group of people or a community who have left their
homelands and settled in other parts of the world. The diaspora of the Jewish people, of the Aryans
and the Palestinians are some great diasporas in the history of the world. The causes of diasporas are
the wars, the ravages of nature, the globalization.
(a) Although (b) see (c) touch (d) developed (e) called (f) way (g) bears (h) dots (i) tips (j) printed
(a) extraordinary (b) at the same time/ not only (c) as well as/ but also (d) translating (e) fame/ name
(f) rulers (g) independence (h) spreading (i) dedicated (j) tirelessly
6. Rearranging
cgdfejbhai
Hercules, a Greek mythical hero, was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena. His cusin Eurestheus, the king
of Mycenae, made him undergo some difficult tasks. These huge tasks in Greek myths are called the
Twelve Labours of Hercules. One of the tasks was to slay a monster called Hydra that was ravaging
the country of Argos. It had nine heads of which the middle one was said to be immortal. Initially
Hercules started striking off its heads with his club. Strangely enough, whenever Hercules knocked
off a head of Hydra, two new ones erupted on its place. Eventually, with the help of Iolaus, his
devoted servant, Hercules succeeded in burning all the heads except the ninth. Still challenge
remained with the immortal one. However, with much effort, he buried the immortal head under a
huge rock and completed the task successfully.
Shahjalal Jamia Islamia School & College, Sylhet

(a) i. praise (b) ii. ignored (c) i. truth (d) iii. watcher (e) ii. when we are told to define beauty
B. Open-ended
(a) We run through difficulties while defining beauty.
(b) Yes, it is. Absence of beauty is ugliness. There is widespread hunger and injustice in the
society and falsehood is seen in many places. Thus, ugliness is a part of life.
(c) John Keats has written "Beauty is truth, truth beauty' in Ode on a Grecian Urn".
(d) Ugliness occupies a place in our life when widespread hunger and injustice exist in our
society.
(e) Poets and artists provide answer about the questions on how to define beauty by
incorporating both beauty and ugliness into their work. They have done it so that what is not
beautiful assumes a tolerable proportion as something that represents some truth about life.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Getting Dropping Losing Getting Becoming Facing enormous
    
married out fo social marginalized in vulnerable to all health risks during
early school status her in-law's house sorts of abuse pregnancy
3. Summary
The word, 'Diaspora' is increasingly used for a group of people of a community who have left their
homelands and settled in other parts of the world. The diaspora of the Jewish people, of the Aryans,
and the Palestinians are some great diasporas in the history of the world. The causes of diasporas are
the wars, the ravages of nature and globalization etc.
(a) prevent (b) washed (c) planted (d) add (e) provide (f) take (g) give (h) needs (i) breathe (j) pressure
(a) element (b) throwing (c) use (d) get (e) polluted (f) toxic (g) waste (h) standing (i) responsible (j) types
6. Rearranging
hjbdaecgif
Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. In fact, he was one of the greatest leaders of
the world who struggled against apartheid throughout his life. The blacks were treated cruelly. They
were denied all basic human rights. They were aliens in their country and were subjected to all sorts
of indignities. Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks. The great leader vowed to
put an end to the inhuman practice. He was thrown behind the prison bar. But the oppressive rulers
could not break the spirit. Eventually, the great leader realised the goal of liberating his own people.
Govt. Syed Hatem Ali College, Barishal

Year Final Examination2019 : English  PaperI
(a) i. requisite (b) iv. distinguishing (c) iv. evaluation (d) iv. operative (e) i. usually
B. Open-ended
(a) No, I don't think that only academic education is enough today because along with academic
education other essential skills are also needed in the 21st century to increase ability,
employability and readiness for citizenship.
(b) Critical thinking is an indispensable skill as it empowers people to assess the credibility,
accuracy and value of information, analyze and evaluate information.
(c) The most essential skill to face the challenges of the 21st century is making the proper use of
ones capabilities in specific fields to contribute meaningfully to the desired development, as
no skill or capability can make a positive or significant difference without the proper and
timely use of this.
(d) Yes, I am learning skills needed to face the challenges of the 21st century so that I can
contribute to the development of the country.
(e) By the statement "Many of the fastest growing jobs and emerging industries rely on workers'
creative capacity" we understand that creativity and entrepreneurial thinking skills are
always associated with job creation. The global market place demand such employees who
can rapidly and routinely find better ways of doing things to cope with the market. So we
should develop our creative ability to think unconventionally and produce astonishing work.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Providing Rice Cattle, Supporting Grasses, reeds Providing direct and
non- produc- buffalo a rich and aquatic and indirect livelihood
    
economic tion and biodiversity other plants benefits to nearly
benefits duck collection 190,000 people
rearing
3. Summary
Beauty makes us charmed. If we see something beautiful, we cannot but praise it. It is easy to praise
beauty but difficult to define it. We discover beauty in nature, in the laughter of strangers. Ugliness is
also found in nature, human behaviour and society. But we should prefer beauty. Truth is found in
beauty poets and artists always sing about beauty. Actually beauty is truth and truth is beauty.
(a) elected (b) is held (c) legislature (d) making (e) located (f) designed (g) artistic (h) attraction (i)
maintenance (j) luxury
(a) warmer (b) unnecessarily (c) alarming (d) climate (e) rapid (f) evidence (g) increasing (h) predict (i)
risen (j) flood
6. Rearranging
dfiaebhjgc
There lived some mice in a farmer's barn happily. The farmer was in a trouble with the mice and
brought a cat in order to get rid of them. As a result, the mice were in danger to come out of their
holes. On a fixed day, the mice met in a meeting to find a way out. Different mice gave different
opinions but all of them were unacceptable. A young mouse submitted a proposal. He proposed to tie
a bell around the neck of the cat. An old mouse accepted the proposal and asked "But who will bell
the cat?" Hearing the question, all began to look at one another in frustration. Finally the mice
migrated to another barn finding no other way.
Kurigram Govt. College, Kurigram

(a) ii. a period of ten years (b) iii. lifelong (c) iii. contagious (d) iv. all of the above (e) iii. research
centre
B. Open-ended
(a) Leprosy is regarded as a problem in modern time because it was reported in 130 countries
worldwide.
(b) The symptoms of Leprosy are progressive and permanent damage to the skins, nerves, limbs
and eyes.
(c) Leprosy is different from other infections by resulting in isolation and coming with a stigma
and people with leprosy being often shunned.
(d) The good news regarding cure for leprosy is to have the key scientific solutions and
momentum and key collaborations to have the opportunity to eliminate leprosy.
(e) By developing a fast, easy-to-use test providing an early diagnosis of infection before clinical
symptoms to begins to appear, IDRI is attacking leprosy.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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married  out of  work in her in-  marginalized  vulnerable to  terms of
early school law's household in in-law's all forms of pregnancy and
house abuse child birth
3. Summary
One morning after a fortnight of my Liberty, Redresses came to my house. He wanted that I would
give him an Hour's Audience. I readily approved of him. Instead of my lying down, he chose to let me
hold him in my Hand during our conversation. He started with compliments on my liberty and said
that I had obtained it so soon because they were struggling against two mighty Evils a violent faction
at home, and the danger of an invasion by the enemy from abroad. The first one was related to two
struggling parties is this empire.
(a) containers (b) old (c) origin (d) people (e) fond (f) contribution (g) grow (h) cover (i) prevent (j) water
(a) landed (b) commanded/ led (c) when (d) named/ namely (e) launched/ started (f) journey (g) they
(h) kept (i) beings (j) reaching
6. Rearranging
hgdifajcbe
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in his work. His master Shelby treated his slaves well. He was a kind man. Uncle Tom's wife, Aunt
Chole was a good-natured woman. She was also an excellent cook. They lived happily in their little
cottage. It was near their master's house. It was called Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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34 Exclusive Model Test - 01 Subject Code 1 0 7
Full Marks : 100 English (Compulsory) First Paper Time : 3 hours
The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua'- or well-dug on the sea shore by the early
Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being
expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig wells in the
neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply.
Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allow a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from
the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most attractive beaches. The long and wide
beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the Bay and bathing
there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving.
Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the
Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours
Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist temples
indicate the age - old tradition and cultural heritage of this area.
(a) 'Scenic spot' refers to .
i. a place having multiple scenes ii. a place having a calm atmosphere
iii. a place of unparalleled natural beauty iv. a place having untidy spots
(b) The word 'shimmering' in the text could be best replaced by .
i. shivering ii. shining iii. significant iv. trembling
(c) The Rakhaines originally came from .
i. Patuakhali district ii. Latachapli union iii. Kuakata coast iv. Arakan district
(d) The best synonym of 'vibrant' is .
i. gloomy ii. dazzling iii. shivering iv. dull
(e) 'Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds’  what
does it imply?
i. Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds.
ii. Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world's longest beach.
iii. Kuakata is untouched by human habitation.
iv. Kuakata is a natural habitat.
(a) What does the expression 'a much sought after tourist destination' mean?
(b) Where does the name 'Kuakata' come from?
(c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot?
(d) Why would one visit Kuakata?
(e) 'Kuakata' upholds an ancient tradition'. How?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the situation of adolescent girls in
childbirth. [Unit–6, Lesson–2]

father lives very far away. I want to go to him, but he won't take me either.
even sell one ice cream.
In a way, I am lucky because I am alive. One of my friends was recently killed after he fell into a hole
that opened up in the pile of trash. A boy I know lost one of his eyes after a piece of hot glass flew into
his eye at the glass factory where he worked. The owner refused to pay for medical treatment.
For me, like all other street children, life is very hard. I am looking for work. I am always hungry, and
I don't know where I will sleep at night. [Unit–8, Lesson–4]
Conflict can be (a)  as clash of value and ideas among other things and the most serious form of
conflict is (b)  clashes that results in lots of (c)  and casualties. There can be conflict (d) 
us, which is (e)  intrapersonal conflict. The conflict between or (f)  persons is called (g) 
Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long way if one does anything with
sincerity. People who are sincere in their work are (a)  of making anything success. The great men
are also sincere because they (b)  that sincerity is the (c)  to success. Those who are not (d)
 can never (e)  a long way in the world. The poor people are not always sincere because they
do not know the (f)  of sincerity. If they knew it, they would (g)  a good use of it. Sincerity
means not only to do work (h)  but also with dutifulness, honesty, modesty and good behaviour. If
all of us (i)  sincere, our country will (j)  be prosperous.
(b) He also wrote books on Biology, Literature, Economics and Comparative Politics.
(h) 'Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes fullest development of his wisdom.
7. Write a paragraph on "Folk music" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is folk music? (b) What are the components of folk music? (c) Why is folk music not
sophisticated? (d) Who are the contributors of folk music in Bangladesh? (e) What kind of role does
folk music play in our social and cultural life?
Once a crow was sitting on the branch of a tree. It had a piece of meat in its beak. Suddenly a fox
came there......
9. Suppose, you are Aryan of 12 Quazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka. Your friend Areeb of
12/7, Sholoshohor, Chattogram is very afraid of English. Now, write a letter to him describing
how to improve in English. 5
10. The graph below shows "The number of internet users in town and village from 2010 to 2015",.
Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in
the graph : 10
50% 45
45%
40% 35
35%
30% 27
25% 20 20 25
20%
14
15% 13
10 8
10%
4 5
5%
0%
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
% of internet users in town.
% of internet users in village.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Frozen with snow.

A vast mangrove forest shared by Bangladesh and India that is home to possibly 500 Bengal tigers is
being rapidly destroyed by erosion, rising sea levels and storm surges, according to a major study by
researchers at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and others.
The Sundarbans forest took the brunt of super cyclone Sidr in 2007, but new satellite studies show that
71% of the forested coastline is retreating by as much as 200 metres a year. If erosion continues at this
pace, already threatened tiger populations living in the forests will be put further at risk.
Natalie Pettorelli, one of the report's authors, said : "Coastline retreat is evident everywhere. A continuing
rate of retreat would see these parts of the mangrove disappear within 50 years. On the Indian side of the
Sundarbans, the island which extends most into the Bay of Bengal has receded by an average of 150
metres a year, with a maximum of just over 200 metres; this would see the disappearance of the island in
about 20 years."
The Sundarbans is known for vanishing islands but the scientists said the current retreat of the
mangrove forests on the southern coastline is not normal. "The causes for increasing coastline retreat,
other than direct anthropogenic ones, include increased frequency of storm surges and other extreme
natural events, rises in sea-level and increased salinity which increases the vulnerability of mangroves,"
said Pettorelli.
(a) In the second paragraph, the word 'took' can be best replaced by .
i. bore ii. brought iii. caught iv. carried
(b) According to the scientists, the current retreat of the Sundarbans is not .
i. natural ii. abnormal iii. unnatural iv. mysterious
(c) Sidr is termed as .
i. the brunt of super cyclone ii. the brunt of storm surges
iii. super cyclone iv. the storm surges
(d) The best meaning of 'vulnerability' .
i. weakness ii. helplessness iii. to exposed iv. distressed
(e) Natalie Pettorelli is a .
i. writer ii. researcher iii. scientist iv. philosopher
(a) What is the location of the Sundarbans?
(b) What is the present condition, according to the passage, of the Sundarbans?
(c) What, according to Pettorelli, may happen to Bengal tigers after 50 years?
(d) What may happen to the Indian part of the Sundarbans after 20 years?
(e) Mention the causes of vulnerability of the Sundarbans?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the causes of traffic congestion in
Dhaka city and losses owing to traffic congestion. (No. 1 has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
Alleviating traffic congestion is one of the major development challenges of our time. Half the world's
population already lives in cities, and the United Nations (UN) estimates that the proportion will rise
to nearly 70 percent by 2050. Dhaka, the world's densest and fastest growing city, is a case study in
how this problem got so bad and why it's so difficult to solve.
Dhaka's infrastructure doesn't match the scale of its population. Just 7 percent of the city is covered
by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. Dhaka also suffers from the
absence of a planned road network. There are 650 major intersections, but only 60 traffic lights,
many of which don't work. That means the police force isn't enforcing driving or parking rules; they're
in the intersections, directing traffic.
The cost of Dhaka's traffic congestion is estimated at $3.8 billion a year, and that's just the delays
and air pollution, not the less-tangible losses in quality of life. Paradoxically, the poor infrastructure
is one of the reasons why the city is growing so fast. Without roads or trains to whisk them to the
suburbs, Dhaka residents have no choice but to crowd into the middle, set up slums between high-
rises, and walk to work. [Unit–7, Lesson–2]
1. World's densest and fastest growing city  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was
like before. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty
Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleshwari. Gradually, it lost its link
with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the
Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking
water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a
heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space.
Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills
and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the
river every day. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste every day and most of it
is directly released into the Buriganga. [Unit–12, Lesson–1]
avoidable criminal traffic verbalize disagree deletion gesture
nod definition idea impair sign eye exhibit
The term 'communication' can be (a)  in different ways. But basically it aims at exchanging
information, news, feelings and (b)  between two parties- a sender and a receiver. Communication
is, in fact, of two types (c)  and non-verbal communication. The latter means the communication
we make by different kinds of (d)  . In our daily life, we express anger, disapproval, agreement or
(e)  or happiness by non-verbal communication such as by smiling, (f)  , or by any gestures.
When we are at a distance, have no way to (g)  this type of communication. It is made by the
children or persons who are (h)  of hearing and dumb. They make gestures and (i)  with their
hands and fingers. The (j)  police also use this type of communication. So, this is not less
important than other forms of communication.
Although globalisation is mainly connected with business, trade and international relations, it is no
longer viewed from that perspective alone. The tide of (a)  is now encroaching into other (b) 
too. Satellite channels and the internet are (c)  all sorts of customs and behavior into our homes.
Under the influence of globalisation, global (d)  are steadily getting integrated with local cultures
(e) . As an independent nation, we have our own traditional, social, (f)  beliefs and attitudes.
But in the globalising process, many foreign customs and beliefs are (g)  on them. This is having a
profound (h)  on our young generation. The (i)  of foreign culture is seen by many as a threat
to our national cultural (j) .
(a) An English boy was making a small boat.
(b) "I didn't see my mother for a good long time."
(c) The king was charmed by the words of the small boy.
(d) Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing.
(e) One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the sea-shore.
(f) The king asked him why he was making such a small boat.
(g) The boy was brought before him.
(h) "By this boat I shall go to my country which is on the other side of the sea."
(i) He made all arrangements to send him to his country.
(j) The boy said, "I shall cross the sea."

7. Write a paragraph on "Deforestation" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is deforestation? (b) What are the causes of deforestation? (c) Give recent example of massive
deforestation? (d) What are the impacts of this? (e) How can it be stopped?
It was a hot summer day. Tamim was hurriedly going to his college on foot to attend exam. Suddenly
on the way a stranger stopped him.....................
9. Suppose, you are Mina. Recently you have received an email from your father advising you not
to get addicted to facebook. Now write a reply to the email. 5
10. The graph below shows the export and import of Bangladesh from 1995 to 2015 in billion
dollars. (data is imaginary) Now describe the graph in 100 words. 10
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
Export Import
I love to rise in a summer morn,
When the birds sing on every tree;
The distant huntsman winds his horn,
And the skylark sings with me :
O what sweet company!
But to go to school in a summer morn,
O it drives all joy away!
Under a cruel eye outworn,
The little ones spend the day
In sighing and dismay.
Ah then at times I drooping sit,
And spend many an anxious hour;
Nor in my book can I take delight,
Nor sit in learning's bower,
Worn through with the dreary shower.

river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why.
Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before.
and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their
capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and
commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic
shortage of space.
factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river every
day. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste every day and most of it is directly
released into the Buriganga. According to the Department of the Environment (DoE), 20,000 tons of
tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials, are released into the river every day. Experts
identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution :
Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and
Ghorashal.
(a) The word 'tributary' refers to .
i. fountain ii. territory iii. stream iv. kingdom
(b) The Buriganga water fills the air with .
i. aroma ii. fragrance iii. stink iv. scent
(c)  founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga.
i. The British ii. The Mughals iii. The Indians iv. The Bangladeshis
(d) Which of the following statement is false?
i. Buriganga is a river ii. Our rivers are not in a good shape
iii. Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka iv. Water is being contaminated
(e) The best synonym of 'toxic' is .
i. poisonous ii. hygienic iii. healthy iv. useful
(a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country ?
(b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga?
(c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your
answer.
(d) How is the Buriganga polluted?
(e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing important aspects of craftwork. (No. 1
has been done for you) 2  5 = 10
A craftwork is an applied form of art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature of
folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn't bear the signature of its maker, retains a
personal touch. When we look at a thirty year old nakshikantha we wonder at its motifs and designs
that point to the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker in it. The fact that we don't know
her name or any other details about her doesn't take anything away from our appreciation of the
artist. Indeed, the intimate nature of the kantha and the tactile feeling it generates animate the work
and make it very inviting.
functions and human values. It is distinguished by its maker's desire to locate himself or herself in
the wider and ever-changing cultural aspirations of the community, and subsequently of the market.
[Unit–5, Lesson–3]
1. An applied form of art  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

Accessibility to higher education implies that students get the opportunity to get university education
and sufficient support from educational institutions. Increasing enrolment at the secondary and
higher secondary level puts pressure on higher educational institutions. But due to limited capacity,
only a small number of students may be enrolled in universities. Thus, each year a large number of
students are denied access to higher education. Also, due to poverty and increase in educational
expenses, students of the lower middle class do not get easy access to higher education. Moreover,
those who get places in the universities have limited access to avail all kinds of diversified educational
facilities relating to their study fields. Only about 12 percent of graduates enter higher educational
institutions. More than 80 percent of these students are admitted to NU affiliated colleges. Others are
absorbed by the public and private universities. [Unit–15, Lesson–2]
warming cut rise anticipation habitats increase extinction
recklessly severe imperative particularly catastrophe provide alarming
everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are
being (c)  down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)  resulting in an (e)  in carbon dioxide
and ultimately the water level is (f)  as a consequence of global (g) . It is (h)  that the new
century will face an overwhelming environment (i) . It is, therefore, (j)  to check the reckless
pollution of the environment.
There goes a saying that child is the (a)  of the man. Today's child is the (b)  of a nation. He
will (c)  the country. The whole (d)  depends on their proper (e) . It is our fundamental (f)
 to rouse their (g)  talent. A sound environment is (h)  both in the family and the society
so that a child can (i)  up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be (j)  to build
up a beautiful and developed country.
(a) In Bangladesh the male adolescents enjoy more rights than the female adolescents.
(b) Among them 14.3 million are boys.
(c) Among them gender discrimination, child marriage, marginalization, dowry system, etc are notable.
(d) The rest of them are girls.
(e) Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood.
(f) In addition, the female adolescents face a lot of familial and social problems.
(g) Otherwise, our national development will be hampered.
(h) In some cases these problems lead to violence and sexual abuse.
(i) The total number of adolescents in Bangladesh is 28 million.
(j) It is high time we took effective steps to ensure the rights of female adolescents.
7. Write a paragraph on "Diaspora" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What is diaspora? (b) What are the major causes of diaspoira? (c) Who were the greatest displaced
people in the history? (d) Do you find any diaspora in recent times? (e) What are the consequences of
diaspora?
Once upon a time there lived a dove. It was passing its days happily. One day while he was sitting on
a tree beside a river, he saw an ant.......
9. Suppose, you want some excess money to buy some books. Now, write an email to your father
asking him to send some money. 5
10. The chart below shows the choice of profession by educated people in our country. Describe
the graph in at least 150 words 10
The choice of profession by educated people in recent time
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Work
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,

knowledge. Through them the people should offer their intellectual hospitality, their wealth of mind to
others, and earn their proud right in return to receive gifts from the rest of the world. But in the whole
length and breadth of India there is not a single University established in the modern time where a
foreign or an Indian student can properly be acquainted with the best products of the Indian mind. For
that we have to cross the sea, and knock at the doors of France and Germany. Educational institutions in
our country are India's alms-bowl of knowledge; they lower our intellectual self-respect; they encourage
us to make a foolish display of decorations composed of borrowed feathers.
Man's intellect has a natural pride in its own aristocracy, which is the pride of its culture. Culture only
acknowledges the excellence whose criticism is in its inner perfection, not in any external success. When
this pride succumbs to some compulsion of necessity or lure of material advantage, it brings humiliation
to the intellectual man. Modern India, through her very education, has been made to suffer this
humiliation. Once she herself provided her children with a culture which was the product of her own ages
of thought and creation. But it has been thrust aside, and we are made to tread the mill of passing
examinations, not for learning anything, but for notifying that we are qualified for employments under
organisations conducted in English. Our educated community is not a cultured community, but a
community of qualified candidates. Meanwhile the proportion of possible employments to the number of
claimants has gradually been growing narrower, and the consequent disaffection has been widespread. At
last the very authorities who are responsible for this are blaming their victims. Such is the perversity of
human nature. It bears its worst grudge against those it has injured.
(a) What is responsible for the deviation of education?
i. Distributing knowledge ii. Temptation of material advantage
iii. Dissatisfaction of education iv. lack of job facilities
(b) What should be the aim of educational institutions?
i. Distributing knowledge ii. Creating scholars
iii. Removing unemployment problem iv. To evolve intellectuality
(c) In the text 'borrowed feathers' means .
i. Other's intellect ii. Decorated wings iii. Plume iv. Token of respect
(d) What is absent in Indian Education?
i. Practical knowledge ii. Qualified teachers iii. Dignity of culture iv. Employment facilities
(e) Which is the synonym word of "grudge"?
i. friendship ii. hatred iii. sorrow iv. love
(a) What, according to the author, are the India's educational institutions doing now?
(b) What should be the real aim of educational institutions?
(c) What is the function of culture?
(d) Why do the Indians go abroad for higher education?
(e) How do you evaluate the present Indian educational system?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the nature of conflict. (No. 1 has been
All of us possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at
selves.
Consequently, conflict influences our actions and decisions in one way or another. Conflict comes
naturally; the clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human experience. It is true that it can
be destructive if left uncontrolled. However, it shouldn't be seen as something that can only cause
negative things to transpire. It is a way to come up with more meaningful realizations that can
certainly be helpful to the individuals involved.
[Unit–10; Lesson–2]
1. Arising from disagreement  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

others especially your elders, spoke. Possibly, you at times grudged such schooling. Possibly, at times
you even protested such disciplining. Now, certainly you know that you can't always behave the way
you want specially in the presence of others. There are rules of behavior you have to follow in a
Etiquette is a French word and it means the rules of correct behaviour in society. The word 'manners'
means the behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture. Manners can be
good or bad. For example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad-
mannered person. Remember that etiquette and manners vary from culture to culture and from
society to society. We learn etiquette and manners from our parents, families and various institutions,
such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules of behaviour for all kinds of social
occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them in everyday life. The manners that are
correct in a wedding reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about
etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you, in everyday life. A
few more polite expressions such as 'pardon me,' 'excuse me', 'may I,' are bound to make your day
smooth and pleasant. [Unit–4, Lesson–1]
appear alarm at afflict differ city
due pollute severe increase from suffer
Many diseases are rising (a)  an (b)  rate, which experts believe is (c)  to increased (d) 
of the environment. Pollution (e)  to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too are (f)
 by (g)  use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people appear to
(h)  from many more diseases and suffer more (i)  than country people. Now let us see how life
in cities is (j)  from that in the country.
Kuakata is one of the (a)  spots which allow a (b)  to watch both the sunrise and the (c) 
from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most (d)  beaches. The long and
(e)  beach at Kuakata has a typical (f)  setting. This sandy beach slopes (g)  into the Bay
and bathing there is as (h)  as is swimming or diving. Kuakata is (i)  a virgin beach and a (j)
 for migratory winter birds.
(a) The blacks were subjected to ali sorts of indignities and hence they were treated cruelly.
(b) But the oppressive rulers could not break spirit.
(c) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa.
(d) All his life he struggled against apartheid.
(e) It was the government policy of racial segregation.
(f) He was thrown behind the prison bars.
(g) The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice.
(h) They were denied all basic human rights.
(i) The Europeans were separated from the non-Europeans.
(j) Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks.
7. Write a paragraph on "Adolescence" in about 200 words based on the answers to the following
questions. 10
(a) What does adolescence mean? (b) What are the noticeable features of adolescence? (c) What are
the risk factors of adolescence? (d) What are the roles of the institutions like family, communities,
schools, health services? (e) How can these institutions help the adolescents?
One day a boy named Hasan was walking along a rail road. Suddenly, he noticed a break in a certain
place of the rail road. He understood that if the train came, there would happen a terrible accident.
So,......
9. Write an email to your younger sister advising her not to waste time by using facebook. 5
10. Look at the chart below. It shows the percentage of family's household expenditure distribution
into different categories. Describe the pie chart in 150 words. 10
As benefits forgot;

When you are in the driving seat of a car, you have the steering and the horn in your hands, the brake
and accelerator under your feet, eyes open looking ahead, left and right. The same can be said about a
motorcycle rider, with some modifications. These are all very visible. But, behind all, there is something
that keeps working unseen. And that is the Central Processing Unit (CPU), your brain. CPUs are
artificially intelligent machines that are programmed to do specific jobs under fixed conditions and
judgements. But the human brain is intelligent by nature. It is the most sophisticated machine that is
able to operate on ever-changing conditions and standards of judgement. As conditions in the traffic keep
invariably changing, this virtue of sophistication of your brain must be at work when you are driving. The
difference between traffic in the roads and highways and racing circuit must not be blurring inside you.
Never imagine yourself to be a Michael Schumacher driving an F-l at 300 mph. Leave no room for fantasy.
You must always be ready to encounter unexpected behavior from any vehicle or pedestrian. 'Keep your
cool' is easy to advise but difficult to maintain. Still you must always restrain yourself because, at the end
of the day, you don't want to be regarded as a killer. Now you see, the last thing that differentiates you
from a computer is your conscience.
(a) What does the phrase 'sophisticated machine' refer to in the passage?
i. CPU ii. Human brain iii. Vehicle iv. Traffic
(b) What could be the closest meaning for 'modification'?
i. To change ii. Adjust
iii. To make less extreme iv. An alteration or adjustment of something
(c) While driving, one must be ready to face .
i. Expected situations ii. Traffic rules iii. Unexpected behavior iv. Reckless drivers
(d) Michael Schumacher is a .
i. Hollywood actor ii. German racing driver iii. English footballer iv. Australian cricketer
(e) What could be the closest meaning for 'invariably'?
i. ever ii. frequently iii. both i & ii iv. none of them
(a) 'Leave no room for fantasy'  explain it in your words.
(b) What are the main challenges faced by a driver?
(c) What kind of skill does car driving require?
(d) How do CPUs and human brains differ?
(e) What is our best guide on the roads?
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing activities of Hercules. (No. 1 has been
Hercules, the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, involved a fight with a lion. At first, he tried to fight the
lion with his club and arrows but this took him nowhere. Then he decided he would use his hands
and thus managed to slay the animal on his own relying entirely on his immense strength. His next
task was to slay a monster called Hydra that has nine heads of which the middle one was said to be
immortal. Hercules struck off its heads with his club, but whenever knocked off a head, two new ones
erupted in its place. Eventually with the help of his devoted servant Iolaus, Hercules succeeded in
burning all the heads of the hydra except the immortal one, which he decided to bury under a huge
rock. In other words, Hercules triumphed again and this is how he began to acquire the reputation of
a hero. [Unit–14, Lesson–4]
1. Involving a fight with a lion  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.

In Bangladesh folk music has a great variety, with songs being composed on the culture, festivals,
Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk music. Folk music is formed and develops according to the
environment. Bangladeshi folk music therefore varies from region to region. Thus there are the
northern Bhawaiya, the eastern Bhatiyali and the southwestern Baul songs. [Unit–5, Lesson–2]
warming cut severe anticipation habitats increase extinction
reckless rise provide imperative catastrophe alarming particular
every day. Forests are being (c)  down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)  resulting in an (e)
 in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f)  as a consequence of global (g) . It is
(h)  that the new century will face an overwhelming environment (i) . It is therefore (j)  to
check the reckless pollution of the environment.

playwright, a composer and philosopher. He was awarded Nobel Prize for (d)  'Gitanjali' into
English. Those translations earned him a great (e)  in the West. As a humanist, Tagore accused
the British (f)  and pleaded for the (g)  of India from Britain. Tagore was highly influential in
(h)  the best of Indian culture to the West and vice-versa. He (i)  himself to literature at a very
early age. After coming back from England, he began to write (j)  in all branches of literature.
(b) He also wrote books on Biology, Literature and comparative politics.
(f) Later on, Aristotle wrote on topics suitable for human civilization.
(h) 'Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes his wisdom.
7. Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics. 10
(a) Food Adulteration (b) The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone
in the market. One day while he........
9. Suppose, you are Adrita. You have just received a letter from your pen friend Clara who lives at
17 Downing Street, the U.K. She wants to know about Bangladesh. Now, write a reply to the
letter. 5
10. The pie-chart shows the time allocation of students' daily activities. Analyze the chart focusing
the main preoccupations. (At least in 80 words.) 10
5% Sleep 30%
8%
School & house 25%
30%
12% Study 20%
Recreation 12%
Others 8%
20% 25% Play 5%
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34 Exclusive Model Test - 01
(a) iii. a place of unparalleled natural beauty (b) ii. shining (c) iv. Arakan district (d) ii. dazzling (e)
i. Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds
B. Open-ended
(a) The expression 'a much sought after tourist destination' means a very rare spot where
visitors and tourists from both home and abroad desire very much to go.
(b) The name 'Kuakata' comes from the story of 'Kua'-or well-dug on the seashore by the early
(c) Watching both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach makes Kuakata an attractive
tourist spot.
(d) One would visit Kuakata to see picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky,
(e) 'Kuakata' upholds an ancient tradition as there are indigenous culture of the Rakhaine
community and hundred year old Buddhist temples.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Getting Being Losing Losing social Being vulnerable Facing enormous
married deprived her status and all to all sorts of health risk
    
early of mobility the abuse including during
education opportunities of dowry-related pregnancy and
independence violence child birth
3. Summary
The condition of street children is very lamentable. They lead an inhuman life. Amerigo is a street
child. He has to lead an inhuman life. He is deprived of motherly as well as fatherly love and affection.
He is shelterless. He has to live in unhygienic conditions. He is deprived of education. To earn his
bread and butter he has to do some odd and risky jobs. His life may be endangered any time as he
has to do some hazardous works. If he falls sick, he does not get medical treatment for want of
money. He sometimes remains unfed too. Such is the situation of street children like Amerigo.
(a) defined (b) armed (c) deaths (d) within (e) called (f) among (g) interpesonal (h) cause (i) economic (j)
serious
(a) sure/ confident (b) know/ believe (c) key (d) sincere (e) go/ pass (f) importance (g) make (h)
properly (i) are (j) surely/ definitely/ undoubtedly
6. Rearranging
under a great thinker Plato. Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way. Later on, Aristotle took
the pen to write on topics suitable for human civilization. 'Politics' is one of his famous books which
exposes fullest development of his wisdom. He also wrote books on Biology, Literature, Economics
and Comparative Politics. He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.

(a) i. bore (b) i. natural (c) iii. super cyclone (d) ii. helplessness (e) ii. researcher
B. Open-ended
(a) The location of the Sundarbans is in Bangladesh and India along with the coast line of the
Bay of Bengal.
(b) The present condition of the Sundarbans, according to the passage, is vulnerable because of
being destroyed by erosion, rising sea levels and storm surges.
(c) According to Pettorelli, after 50 years the mangrove may disappear in Bangladesh part if this
continuing rate of retreat goes on. As a result, Bengal tigers may also face the threat of
extinction if their habitat is lost.
(d) After 20 years the islands of the Indian part of the Sundarbans that extends most into the
Bay of Bengal may disappear.
(e) The causes of vulnerability of the Sundarbans are erosion, rising sea levels, storm surges,
increasing salinity, etc.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
World's Infrastructural Just 7 Absence of Traffic Police force
desest and  mismatch to  percent of the  planned  lights  not enforcing
fastest the scale of its city covered road unable to driving or
growing city population by roads network work parking rules
3. Summary
Rivers are the most common sources of water in our country. But they are on the verge of death. For
example, the river Buriganga now is already dead but once it was connected to the Bay of Bengal and
its tide level marveled the Mughals to found their capital on its bank. It supported trade and
commerce as well. But unfortunately, we are killing this river by polluting its water. Every type of
wastes and toxic chemicals are dumped into its water indiscriminately.
(a) defined (b) ideas (c) verbal (d) gestures (e) disagreement (f) nodding (g) exhibit (h) impaired (i) signs
(j) criminal
(a) globalization (b) sectors/ fields (c) bringing (d) cultures (e) nowadays (f) religious (g) including/
reigning (h) impact (i) aggression (j) values
6. Rearranging
edagfjbhci
One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the sea-shore. Suddenly he noticed a
wonderful thing. An English boy was making a small boat. The boy was brought before him. The king
asked him why he was making such a small boat. The boy said, "I shall cross the sea." "I didn't see
my mother for a good long time." "By this boat I shall go to my country which is on the other side of
the sea." The king was charmed by the words of the small boy. He made all arrangements to send him
to his country.

(a) iii. stream (b) iii. stink (c) ii. The Mughals (d) iii. Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (e) i.
poisonous
B. Open-ended
(a) I think the condition of the rivers of our country is dangerous because of excessive pollution.
(b) The commercial value of the river Buriganga is huge as it once supported trade and even
commerce and even now it is being used to transport every type of goods from Dhaka to other
parts of the country and vice-versa.
(c) The Buriganga is described as an example of a dying river because it once was connected to
the Bay of Bengal but that connection was lost and now huge population and heavy
industries are indiscriminately polluting this river. All these injustices are killing the river
Buriganga.
(d) The Buriganga is polluted by huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and
factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments.
(e) The Mughals were marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga. The outcome was they founded
their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
An Reflecting Retaining Artistic Generating Shaped by the
applied the inclusive a personal ingenuity the intimate interaction of
    
form of nature of touch of nature and individual creativity
art folk the maker the tactile and community
imagination feeling aesthetics
3. Summary
Higher education refers to getting opportunity to get university education. But limited capacity does
not allow a huge number of students to access to higher education. Besides, universities' diversified
education cannot facilitate all students who get access to enter the universities. Rest of the students
take admission to National University affiliated colleges.
(a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warming (h) anticipitated (i)
(a) father (b) future/ leader (c) lead (d) process (e) nourishment/ growth/ nursing (f) duty (g) latent/
inner (h) necessary (i) grow (j) possible
6. Rearranging
eibdafchjg
Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood. The total number of adolescents in
Bangladesh is 28 million. Among them 14.3 million are boys. The rest of them are girls. In
Bangladesh the male adolescents enjoy more rights than the female adolescents. In addition, the
female adolescents face a lot of familial and social problems. Among them gender discrimination,
child marriage, marginalization, dowry system, etc are notable. In some cases these problems lead to
violence and sexual abuse. It is high time we took effective steps to ensure the rights of female
adolescents. Otherwise, our national development will be hampered.

(a) ii. Temptation of material advantage (b) iv. To evolve intellectuality (c) i. Other's intellect (d) iii.
Dignity of culture (e) ii. hatred
B. Open-ended
(a) According to the author, India’s educational institutions now lower our intellectual self-respect
and encourage us to make a foolish display of decorations composed of borrowed feathers.
(b) The real aim of educational institutions should be creating human students and scholars
who do not follow blindly rather they create something new.
(c) Culture only acknowledges the excellence whose criticism is in its inner perfection, not in any
external success.
(d) According to the author, educational institutions in India are alms-bowl of knowledge and so
they go abroad to borrow academic principle and contents.
(e) The present Indian educational system imparts to the students borrowed thoughts and
philosophy. It has hardly any influence on the life, literature and other activities of Indian
people's life and living.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Arising from Resulting in an Influencing Coming Providing Helping
    
disagreement antagonistic our actions naturally meaningful know each
state and decisions solutions other better
3. Summary
As a social being, we have to follow some code of conducts even in our family life. Everywhere we
practice them in our everyday life. Though they vary from person to person, society to society, they
have to be taken into account. To show our utter politeness, we can use some magical words like
please, thank you, excuse me, etc.
(a) at (b) alarming (c) due (d) pollution (e) appears (f) afflicted (g) increased (h) suffer (i) severely (j)
different
(a) attractive/ unique (b) visitor (c) sunset (d) unique/ attractive (e) wide (f) natural (g) gently (h)
pleasant (i) truly (j) sanctuary
6. Rearranging
cdeiahjgfb
Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. All his life he struggled against apartheid. It
was the government policy of racial segregation. The Europeans were separated from the non-
Europeans. The blacks were subjected to all sorts of indignities and hence they were treated cruelly.
They were denied all basic human rights. Even dogs received a much better treatment than the
blacks. The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. He was thrown behind the
prison bars. But the oppressive rulers could not break spirit.

(a) ii. Human brain (b) iv. An alteration or adjustment of something (c) iii. Unexpected behavior (d)
ii. German racing driver (e) iii. both i & ii
B. Open-ended
(a) The expression suggests that a driver should not fantasize himself to be race driver. He must
keep his cool in the roads.
(b) The main challenges a driver usually faces are the invariably changing traffic, unexpected
behaviour from numerous vehicles or pedestrians, etc.
(c) Car driving requires a number of skills as well as activities. Firstly, we have to keep our
hands on the steering and on the horn. Then, we have to keep our feet on the brake and
accelerator. Then we have to keep our eyes on the surroundings. A driver has to keep his/
her cool and always restrain himself/ herself.
(d) CPU is an artificially intelligent machine which works with some modifications whereas our
brain is natural and it works naturally. Again, CPU is guided by our brain but we are not
guided by it.
(e) Our best guide on the roads is our brain which is the most sophisticated machine with ability
to operate on ever changing conditions and standard of judgment.
chart).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Involving Slaying Fighting Strucking off a head Burning the Burying the
a fight  the lion  with a  and seeing two new  heads of Hydra  immortal
with a with bare monster heads erupting in with the help head under a
lion hands called Hydra its place of Iolaus huge rock.
3. Summary
Folk music is the music of common people. It is the music of rural and riverine life. It is also about
social inequality and poverty, and about the material world and the supernatural. Bangladesh is a
riverine country. And so the Bhatiyali forms an important genre of folk music in our country. But our
folk music varies from region to region.
(a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warming (h) anticipated (i)
(a) great/ extraordinary (b) not only (c) but also (d) translating (e) fame/ reputation/ name (f) rulers/
govt/ colonialism (g) independence/ sovereignty (h) advocating/ representing/ upholding (i) devoted/
introduced (j) spontaneously/ exclusively
6. Rearranging
under a great thinker Plato. Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way. Later on, Aristotle wrote
on topics suitable for human civilization. 'Politics' is one of his famous books which exposes his
wisdom. He also wrote books on Biology, Literature and comparative politics. He is called the father of
Biology because of his creativity.

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