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1. Dhaka Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of the nation's respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimension of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement, which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world. Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There are actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will be kept in the museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big, and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of people prevails, for man is born to be free. The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters: close to the tower. Standing in front of the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towers soar up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. The National Memorial stands ⎯. i) horizontally ii) flat iii) plain iv) vertically b. Spiritually the National Memorial is made of ⎯. i) concrete ii) blood iii) ceramic tiles iv) iron sheet c. The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of nation's tribute to the ⎯. i) freedom loving people ii) martyrs of Language Movement iii) martyrs of the Liberation War iv) freedom fighters d. It is a ⎯ to the oppressors. i) symbol ii) spirit iii) inspiration iv) threat e. The foundation of the National Memorial was laid in ⎯. i) 1971 ii) 1972 iii) 1973 iv) 1974 f. What is the main theme of the passage? i) People's respect to the martyrs ii) People's visit to the National Memorial iii) The National Memorial iv) The graves of martyred soldiers g. "The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters." What does it mean? i) The sight is very attractive ii) The sight is very charming iii) The sight is very undesirable iv) The sight is very touching 2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) What does the National Memorial at Savar symbolize? (b) Why will the relics of the Liberation War be preserved in the museum? (c) What do you mean by "Man is born to be free"? (d) Why is the museum built near the monument? (e) What is the most touching scene of the memorial complex? 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10 4. Read the passage on Albert Einstein. Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist of the twentieth century and one of the supreme intellects of all time, was born in March 14, 1879 in the city of Ulm in Germany. He attended high school in Switzerland and became a Swiss citizen in 1901. He was appointed an examiner at the Swiss Patent Office in 1902. He served at this post for three years. He received his Ph. D in 1905 from the University of Zurich, but was unable to find an academic position at that time. However, the same year he began to publish original papers on the theoretical aspects of problems of Physics. Within a few years, these papers, particularly the one on relativity, established his reputation as one of the most brilliant and original scientists in the world. His theories were highly controversial. In spite of this, he was appointed a Professor at the University of Berlin, at the same time becoming a member of the Prussian Academy of Science. In 1921 he was awarded Nobel Prize for Physics. Einstein's situation in Germany became precarious when Hitler rose to power. He moved to Princeton, New Jersy, USA, in 1933 to work at the institute for advanced study and in 1940, he became a United States citizen. 276 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

Einstein's first marriage ended in divorce, but his second was quite happy, He had two children, both boys. He died in 1955 in Princeton. Who/ What Event Place/ Time/ Creation/ Award/ Others Albert Einstein was born (i) ⎯ (ii) ⎯ attended high school in Switzerland in 1901 He was appointed a Patent Officer (iii) ⎯ (iv) ⎯ received his Ph. D. in 1905 from the University of Zurich He was awarded Nobel Prize for Physics (v) ⎯ 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of the world. He got the opportunity to (a) ⎯ a successful career. Though he was born in Germany, he went to Switzerland and the USA for his (b) ⎯ study and work. Thus he could enjoy the (c) ⎯ of being the citizenship of several countries. He is mainly renowned for his theory of relativity. Thus scientific theory helped him to (d) ⎯ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Today the world is greatly (e) ⎯ to him for his scientific research. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) 21st February is (i) many people going to the Shaheed Minar (b) Everyone goes (ii) flower at the foot of the Shaheed Minar (c) Shaheed Minar is (iii) covered with flowers (d) The national flag is (iv) to observe the day at the Shaheed Minar (e) We offer (v) kept half-mast (vi) carrying wreath of flowers (vii) declared the International Mother Language Day 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) She asked Bayazid to give her a glass of water, but he could not find any water in the pitcher. b) Once Hazrat Bayazid Bustami came home to see his ailing mother. c) But she again fell asleep. d) So, he went to the well quite far from their house. e) She woke up some hours later. f) He filled the pitcher, came back and went to his mother with a glass of water. g) As he was still standing by her bed, his mother drank the glass of water and blessed him from the core of heart. h) He, instead of waking her up, stood by her bed with the glass of water in his hand. 8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "A Book Fair" you have visited recently. 10 (a) What is a book fair? (b) What was the occasion of the fair? (c) Where was it held? (d) How was the environment of the fair? (e) What experience did you gather by visiting the fair? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. 10 Once there was a clever fox in a jungle. One day, when the fox was walking through jungle, he fell into a trap. He could somehow get out of the trap, but he had to leave...... 10. The graph below shows "The Internet Users" from 2000 to 2009. Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. 10 The Internet Users (in lakh) 7 6.17 5.56 6 5.00 5 4 3.00 3 2.43 1.5 2 1 0.003 0 2000 2002 2003 2005 2007 2008 2009 Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 277

11. Imagine, you are Kaspia/ Kaspian of 12, Mirpur Road, Dhaka. One of your friends is very weak in English. Now, write a letter to your friend Rosmin/ Rosmina who lives at Patiya, Chittagong, telling him/her about how to improve English. 10 12. You are Rakib. You met your friend Rijol. Nowadays, he feels tired and looks weak. You advise him to walk in the morning regularly. Now, make a dialogue between you and Rijol about "The good effects of morning walk." 10

02. Comilla Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. In 1920, after some thirty-nine years of problems with disease, high costs and politics, the Panama Canal was officially opened finally linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing ships to pass through the fifty-mile canal zone instead of travelling some seven thousand miles around Cape Horn. It takes a ship approximately eight hours to complete the trip through the canal and costs and average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth of what it would cost an average ship to round the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through its locks each year. The French initiated the project but sold their rights to the United States, which actually began the construction of the project. The later will control it until the end of the twentieth century when Panama takes over its duties. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'trip'? i) voyage ii) boat iii) ship iv) train b. What does the expression "The French initiated the project" mean? i) The French handed over the project ii) The French did not sell their rights iii) The French first took the project iv) The French started the project c. The word 'locks' in line 7 has the closest meaning to ⎯ i) securities ii) lakes iii) latches iv) canal gates d. On the average, how much would it cost a ship to travel around Cape Horn? i) $ 1,500 ii) $ 15,000 iii) $ 1,50,000 iv) $ 1,500,000 e. In line 2, the word "linking" has the closest meaning to ⎯ i) controlling ii) detaching iii) dispersing iv) joining f. Which of the following word describes 'approximately' best? i) probably ii) surely iii) correctly iv) accurately g. All of the following are true except ⎯ i) It costs so much to pass through the locks because very few ships use them ii) The United States received the rights to the canal from the French iii) A ship can pass through the canal in only eight hours iv) Passing through the canal saves thousands of miles of travel time around Cape Horn 2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) Why was the Panama Canal opened officially? (b) How much time does it save to pass the canal? (c) In which year was the construction begun and who is likely to control the canal? (d) What were the problems after opening the Panama Canal? (e) What did the French do with their rights on the project? 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10

4. Read the following passage on Hazrat Ali (R). Complete the table below with the information from the passage. 1×5=5 Hazrat Ali (R) was born on 20 September, 601 AD in Makkah. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Sm). The Holy Prophet (Sm) took Ali (R) in his childhood from his father and brought him up like his son. Hazrat Ali was the first child to accept Islam. He accepted Islam at the age of ten. He ruled the Islamic Caliphate from 655 to 661. In 622, the year of Muhammad's (Sm) migration to Madina, Ali risked his life by sleeping in Muhammad's (Sm) bed to evade an assassination plot so that Muhammad (Sm) could escape safely. Ali (R) was attacked one morning while praying in the mosque of Kufa and died two days later on 27 January 661. Who/ What Even/ Activity Where/ Place When Hazrat Ali (R) born (1) ⎯ 601 AD He accepted Islam (2) ⎯ He ruled (3) ⎯ 655 - 661 (4) ⎯ migrated Madina 622 AD Ali was attacked in the mosque of Kufa (5) ⎯ 278 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 Hazrat Ali (R) was (a) ⎯ cousin and son-in-law of Hazrat Muhammad (Sm). He was (b) ⎯ by the Holy Prophet (Sm). He accepted Islam at a very (c) ⎯ age. He loved the Prophet (Sm) so much that he even (d) ⎯ his life to (e) ⎯ him (Sm) from assassination in 622. 6. Match the parts of the sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) Since women are our mothers (i) our real education is difficult. (b) When we are at home (ii) more importance to women's education. (c) If our mothers are uneducated (iii) female education is a must. (d) Without having academic (iv) I always want her company. environment for them (v) we remain at their close contact. (e) So, the government should give (vi) the whole family would remain in the darkness of illiteracy. (vii) their education is the crying need to the nation. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) The first friend climbed up a tree but the later could not climb. b) Suddenly a bear came there. c) Once upon a time two friends were passing by a forest. d) They were talking about their love for each other. e) Finding no other way, the later one laid down on the ground and feigned death. f) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. g) Then the bear went away. h) He thought him to be dead. 8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "Your School Library". You should write about 250 words. 10 (a) What is a school library? (b) Where is it situated? (c) What kinds of books are there in your school library? (d) What is the use of your school library? (e) How can you borrow books from there? (f) What sorts of books do you borrow from the library? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. 10 Once there was a small boy named Bayazid. His mother was ill. One night he was studying by the side of the bed of his mother. All on a sudden, his mother woke up, raised her head and told her son to give her a glass of water...... 10. The chart below shows the benefits of girls' education. Describe the chart in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the chart. 10 Girls' Education

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11. Suppose, you are Nafi/Amat. You are an examinee of the coming SSC Examination. Write a letter to your mother telling her about your progress of studies. 10 12. Suppose, you are Manik/ Munika. Your friend Shafi/Shafia wants to know about the importance of "Physical Exercise". Write a dialogue between you and your friend about it. 10

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03. Rajshahi Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. Pahela Boishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar. The whole Bangladesh celebrates the day every year following Bengali culture and custom. Housewives prepare appetizing dishes including 'Panta-Vat' and 'Panta-payesh' and everbody wears new dresses. The custom reflects our traditions and nationality. This is a national holiday and people enjoy the day to the full. Village people mostly take the day off from their works and enjoy the day with relatives and family members. They take their kids to fairs and bazars and buy them different toys, dolls, dresses, sweat-meats and flutes. Halkahata is widely known as the fresh account book. The businessmen of all kinds close the debit-credit account and open a new one on that day and offer sweets to the customers to make the event more fascinating. Sweat-meats and luchi is also offered in the party of the Halkhata. In towns and cities, various socio-cultural organizations arrange cultural and other programmes including patriotic songs, traditional dance, discussion, poetry recitation etc. In Dhaka the first programme of the day takes place at Ramna Batamul organized by leading cultural organizations. People also organize colourful processions in various places of the city. City people eat traditional 'Panta-Ilish' in the morning and other expensive food and dishes at lunch and dinner. In fact, we celebrate the Pahela Boishakh to access our past, draw new hopes and aspirations for the future with great enthusiasm and excitement. Thus Pahela Boishakh is the day we cherish, the day we celebrate, the day we forget our past errors and the day for a better life. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. Pahela Boishakh is the ⎯ of the Bangla year. i) first month ii) first day iii) last day iv) last month b. On this day the whole country ⎯ a festive looks. i) wears ii) learns iii) losses iv) keeps c. Housewives cook different ⎯ dishes on this day. i) attractive ii) appetizing iii) spicy iv) sweet d. Everybody wears ⎯ dresses. i) fashionable ii) beautiful iii) new iv) attractive e. The custom ⎯ our culture and nationality. i) presents ii) reflects iii) enhances iv) keeps f. On this day, city people eat ⎯ food. Panta-Ilish in the morning. i) unconventional ii) conventional iii) moderate iv) recent g. People ⎯ this food with great enthusiasm and excitement. i) celebrate ii) enjoy iii) think iv) reflect 2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) What is the first day of the Bangla Year? (b) What is Halkhata? (c) What do housewives do on this day? (d) What do the socio-cultural organizations do on this day? (e) How do village people take the day? 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10

4. Read the following passage carefully and complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Humayun Ahmed was born in 13th November 1948. He was a Bangladeshi author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and flim maker. Humayun reached peak of his fame with the publication of his novel 'Nondito Noroke' (In Blissful) in 1972 which remains one of his most famous works, winning admiration from literary critics including Dr. Ahmed Sharif. He wrote over 100 fiction and non-fiction books all of which were bestsellers in Bangladesh. In recognition to the works of Humayun 'Times of India' wrote Humayun was a custodian of Bangladeshi literary culture whose contribution single handedly shifted the capital of Bengali literature from Kolkata to Dhaka without any war or revolution. Ahmed's writing style was characterized as magic realism. Sunil Ganguly described him as the most popular writer in the Bengali language for country and according to him Ahmed was even more popular than Sharat Chandra 280 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

Chattapadday. Ahmeds books have been the top seller at the Ekushey Book fair during the 1990s and 2000s. In 2011 Ahmed has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He died on 19th July, 2012 at 11:20 p.m BST at Bellevue Hospital in New York. He was buried in Nuhash Palli. Who/ What Event Place/Time/ Creation /Others Humayun Ahmed was born (1) ⎯ He was a (2) ⎯ author He reached peak of his (3) ⎯ (4) ⎯ was published in 1972 He died on (5) ⎯ 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 The contribution of Humayun Ahmed in the (a) ⎯ of literature is immense. Magic realism is the style by which his writing style was characterised. With his writing, he (b) ⎯ the admiration of literary critics. Among them, we can cite the names of Dr. Ahmed Sharif and Sunil Ganguly. Times of India (c) ⎯ recognition to his works. His literary works raised him to such a level that he had been termed as the custodian of Bengali literature. However, he became (d) ⎯ with the publications of 'Nondito Noroke'. This great literary genius breathed his last on 19th July 2012 as he had been (e) ⎯ with colorectal cancer. Nuhash Palli is the place where he was buried. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5=5 Column A Column B (a) Democracy means (i) freedom of speech. (b) Democracy encourages (ii) is the precondition of democracy. (c) In democracy people have (iii) a democratic country. (d) Free and fair election (iv) right to elect their representatives. (e) Bangladesh is (v) the rule of autocratic govt. (vi) the rule of general people. (vii) a caretaker govt. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8=8 a) He graduated from the Govt. School of Art in Kolkata. b) He is recognized as the most valuable painter of Bangladesh. c) He died of lungs cancer. d) Zainul Abedin was born in 1914 in Kishoreganj. e) Still now he is referred with great respect as Shilpacharja in Bangladesh. f) He is also the pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art. g) He was also appointed as a teacher there. h) He is highly admired for his 'Bengal Femine Sketches'. 8. Write a paragraph to "A Street Hawker" by answering the following questions. You should write about 250 words: 10 (a) Who is a street hawker? (b) Where does he usually live? (c) How does he earn his livelihood? (d) How does he attract the customers? (e) How is his lifestyle? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story: 10 A farmer had four sons. They always quarrelled. This made the farmer unhappy. The neighbours were also disturbed every now and then for their loud shouts. The farmer tried to bring them into their home but failed. At last, he thought of a plan...... 10. Suppose, you are Hasan/Hasna living in Natore town. Your friend Nabil/Nabila lives in Chittagong. He/She made an excellent result in the last SSC Examination and that result impressed you greatly. Now write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his /her success in the exam. 10 11. Suppose, you are Anik/Anika. Amin/Amina is your friend. You both are concerned about the ensuring SSC Examination. Now write a dialogue between you and your friend about your preparation for the examination. 10 Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 281

12. 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

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04. Dinajpur Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage and answer the questions below. Long ago there lived a young man named Abdul Karim in a village. Various problems and sufferings were the constant companions of the villagers. Quarrels, the feelings of jealousy and enmity were the major traits of the social life of the village. He found all these unbearable and so he left the village. He went to a jungle to live in isolation. There he built a nice small house with wood, bamboo and reeds. Ah, what a happy life I have got now! Now I am far away from the enmity and ili-feelings of the people said Abdul Karim to himself. But one day he noticed some holes in his blanket. He wondered who might make these. However, after a few days, he discovered some mice in his hut. So he brought a cat so that he might get the mice killed. As the eat needed milk, he had to bring a cow. The cowboy was to be provided with food. It made him take a wife to cook food. Then the couple had children and thus he was in a family again. So it is impossible to live alone. It is only possible if a person is either an angel or a devil. Man cannot live without food, shelter, companions and cooperation. They have to assist each other. As human being, he cannot avoid all these. Only by living in a family or community he can fulfill their needs. So, we should live in a society to be good people and happy citizens. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'constant' in sentence? i) alone ii) forever iii) desolated iv) isolated b. What does the expression 'he found all these unbearable' mean in sentence 3? i) He found the rats unbearable ii) He found cat, cow and cowboy unsustainable iii) He found quarrels, ill-feelings, jealousy etc. unbearable iv) He found the atmosphere of the jungle unsustainable c. Which of the following describes 'the disappointment' of Abdul Karim best? i) He brought cat to kill the mice ii) He had to bring a cowboy to tend the cow iii) He discovered some mice in the hut iv) He went to a jungle to live in total isolation. d. Which of the following words describes 'men's ill-feeling best'? i) Friendship ii) Love iii) Enmity iv) Benevolence e. What is the main purpose of the author of this passage? i) To draw the picture of social evils ii) To highlight that man cannot live alone iii) To show the importance of the life of a cowboy iv) To assert that it is not possible to live in a forest f. Which of the following statement is true about men's impossibility to live alone? i) He went to the jungle to live alone ii) He brought a cat to kill the mice iii) He wanted to make a family again iv) He had to bring a cowboy g. "But one day, he noticed some holes in his blanket"⎯ What does the sentence mean? i) Holes are done by rats ii) Holes are done by cats iii) Holes are done by cows iv) Holes looked beautiful in blanket 282 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) From your reading of sentences 1, 2, 3 and 4, write down the reasons why Abdul Karim left the village? (b) "Ah, what a happy life I have got now!" Who says this and why? (c) What did Abdul Karim discover in his hut? (d) How did Abdul Karim make a family again? (e) Why should we live in a society? 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10 4. Read the following passage and complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Stephen Hawking is considered the greatest physicist after Einstein. He was born in England in 1942. He was very skilled in Mathematics from the early age. He wrote the book 'A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to the Present Times' in 1988. In this book he explains cosmology for the general public. It became famous and establsihed his reputation as a great scientist. He received his Ph.D in cosmology from Cambridge University in 1968. But fortune did not favour him. In 1972 he became a victim of Gehrig's disease. Since then, he has been confined to a wheel-chair with no power to control his body. But he continues teaching through the help of a computer. In 1974, he won the prestigious Albert Einstein award for theoretical physics. In 1979, he joined Cambridge University as Lucasian Professor of mathematics. He is still carrying out his research work using his computer. Name of Events Year/ Time Place Achievement Born (i) ⎯ (ii) ⎯ in 1988 Became Lucasian Professor of mathematics Received Ph.D (iv) ⎯ (iii) ⎯ In 1974 (v) ⎯ 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 (a) ⎯ Stephen Hawking cannot move and speak, he (b) ⎯ at Cambridge University. Even he (c) ⎯ his research. He is doing everything with the help of a computer. He is noted (d) ⎯ his book, 'A Brief History of Time'. This book has earned him (e) ⎯. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) Garments industries are (i) are very high (b) The remunerations paid to the garments (ii) in the lives of a upper class of women workers (iii) the women working in garments industries are happy (c) Garments industries have brought a great (iv) are very poor change (v) a major source of earning foreign currency (d) In spite of getting poor salary (vi) in the lives of poor women (e) A job in a garment industry helps a (vii) to be self-reliant woman 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) He took part in the revolt against King Edward I of England for the independence of his country. b) But his army was defeated again and again. c) Robert Bruce was the King of Scotland. d) He led an expedition against England, overthrew the English army and secured the independence of Scotland. e) It fell down time and again but it did not give up its attempts. At its seventh attempt it succeeded in reaching the top. f) He noticed a spider trying to reach the top of the steep wall of the cave. g) Being defeated for six times, he lost all hopes and fled away to save his life. One day he was lying in a cave in the forest. h) Bruce got back his hope at that incident, took courage and gathered his soldiers together. 8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "A Winter Morning". You should write about 250 words. 10 (a) How is a winter morning? (b) How do animals feel? (c) How do people feel in a winter morning? Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 283

(d) When do people get up? (e) What do children and people do in a winter morning? (f) What kinds of food do people eat? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. 10 Bayazid was a small boy. His mother was ill. One night be was studying by the side of the bed of his ailing mother. All on a sudden, his mother woke up, raised her head and told her son to give her a glass of water. Bayazid went to the kitchen to bring water. But he found the pitcher empty. He searched for water here and there, but in vain. Then, he decided to fetch water from the nearby fountain...... 10. Look at the chart below. It shows some information about some activities including Bangladesh. Now, describe the chart in your own words [word limit: [150] 10 Bangladesh Sri Lanka India China Land area 1,44,000 sq km 65,600 sq.km 3,287,590 sq.km 9,600,000 sq.km (approx) Population 150m 20m 1.15b 1.33b Density of population 1000 332 382 143 Birth rate (per 1000) 20.1 17.42 22.22 12.29 Death rate (per 1000) 6.1 5.92 7.48 7.03 Growth rate 1.40% 0.7% 1.41% 0.5% 11. Suppose you are Raihan/Raihana. You are an SSC candidate. Your exam is very near. Now, write an email to your father informing him how you have been prepared for the examination. 10 12. Munir is your friend who went to Dhaka to visit many interesting places. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about some interesting places. 10

05. Jessore Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the text carefully and answer the questions no 1, 2 and 3. A freedom fighter is honoured in all lands and in all times, because he fights for a noble cause which is the freedom of the motherland. Freedom is the birth right of man, but sometimes this right is denied to a nation by foreign rulers. As a result, armed conflict takes place between the freedom loving people and the occupation forces. Sometimes the war continues for years and if the people are united and determined the freedom fighters win and the country achieves independence. The people of Bangladesh fought a glorious War of Independence against the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971. In this great war the Bengali members of the armed forces, the students and the people from all walks of life took part. They fought for long nine months and defeated the well trained Pakistani forces. Bangladesh became a free country. The people who fought against the Pakistani army and the people who take part in the war are called the freedom fighters. Many of the freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the cause of the motherland. We are indebted to these patriots for our freedom. The freedom fighters are the golden sons of Bangladesh and her pride. The people will cherish the memory of the valiant sons till the ends of Bangladesh or the world. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. Which of the following has the nearest meaning of the word, 'freedom' used in the first sentence? i) Independence ii) War iii) Battle iv) Fight b. What does the expression "In all lands" in line 1 mean? i) Most of the countries ii) All countries in the world iii) Only the developed countries iv) Only the undeveloped countries c. The word 'birth right' refers to ⎯ i) freedom ii) privilege iii) failure iv) suggestion d. Which one is defeated in the War of Independence? i) Police ii) Army iii) Freedom fighters iv) Occupation forces e. Not only Bangladesh but also the world will remember ⎯ for ever. i) B.G.B. ii) Armed forces iii) Police iv) Valiant sons f. The War of Liberation ⎯ in 1971. i) take place ii) held iii) took place iv) occur g. ⎯ participated in the War of Liberation. i) Students ii) Women iii) Porters iv) People of all walks of life 284 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) Why did the freedom fighters sacrifice their lives? (b) Whom do we call freedom fighters? (c) "Freedom is the birth right of man." ⎯ Explain it in 2/3 sentences. (d) Who are the golden sons of Bangladesh? Why are they called the golden sons of Bangladesh? (e) What do you know about our war of Independence? 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10

Read the following text carefully and answer the question no. 4 and 5: Bangladesh is an independent country of Asia. It is located in the east of South Asia. It gained Independence from Pakistan in 1971 through a bloody war of nine months. Though it is a small country its population is very large. It's capital is Dhaka. It is the biggest city in the country. Almost all the people of the country speak Bangla. There are also some tribal languages. The currency of Bangladesh is taka. India is the largest country in South Asia. It gained freedom from Britain in 1947. India is a country of variation in culture, language and religion. Though there are many languages in India, its state language is Hindi. Hindi is the medium of communication among different nations. New Delhi is the capital of India. It is an old Mughal city of India. It's currency is Rupee. Pakistan is another country of South Asia. Pakistan too gained freedom from Britain in 1947. In 1947 all India was divided into India and Pakistan. Its capital is Islamabad. As people of different castes and creeds live in Pakistan, they speak different languages. But the state language is Urdu. Its currency is also rupee. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. 1×5=5 Name of countries State language Capital Currency Bangladesh (i) ⎯ (ii) ⎯ India (ii) ⎯ (iv) ⎯ Pakistan (v) ⎯ 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 Bangladesh is a (a) ⎯ Asian country. It fought for (b) ⎯ months to (c) ⎯ Independence. People here (d) ⎯ Bangla. India is our (e) ⎯. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) Democracy is a system (i) and equal treatment for citizens. (b) It allows freedom of speech (ii) is the pre-condition of democracy. (c) It means fair (iii) of government. (d) People elect their (iv) religious and political opinions. (e) Free and fair election (v) representative direct in democratic country. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) He fell fast asleep there but a great noise woke him up. b) It was crying for pain in his leg. c) Androcles was very much afraid and he fell sure that the beast would kill him. d) A lion had entered the cave roaring loudly. e) He went to the lion. f) Then he removed a thorn from the lion's paws. g) Soon he realised that the lion was angry. h) Once Androcles fled away from his master's house and hid himself in a forest. 8. Write a paragraph about "Traffic Jam". Your paragraph should include the answers to the following questions: 10 (a) What is traffic jam? (b) How does it cause a great harm to us? (c) Why is it occurred? (d) What are the root causes of traffic jam? (e) How can we solve this problem? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. 10 One day a crow stole a piece of meat. It flew away and sat on the branch of a tree. Suddenly a fox ...... Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 285

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11. Write an application to the Headteacher of your school for permission to play a friendly cricket match. 10 12. Write a dialogue between you and your friend Farhan on how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh. 10

06. Chittagong Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. The International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic, cultural diversity and multilingualism. It is a red letter day in our national history. The date represents the day in 1952 when students from different educational institutions demonstrated for recognition of their language Bangla as one of the two national languages of the then Pakistan. They were shot by police in Dha near High Court for violating section 144. The streets of Dhaka University was stained with the blood of Barkat, Rafique, Salam, Jabbar and others. The following day strike paralysed the whole of East Pakistan. At last the Pakistani rulers were compelled to accept Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. The UNESCO has proclaimed February 21st as the International Mother Language Day to be observed globally in recognition of the sacrfices of the martyrs. It is our greated achievement. The proposal to recognise 21st February as the International Mother Language Day was first put forward for consideration to the general assembly of UNESCO by a Canadian Organization. At first it was rejected as some western countries opposed to this proposal. This proposal has again been put forward for consideration by the Education Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the 30th general assembly of UNESCO in November 1999. After a procrastination, the proposal was passed unanimously. However, the recognition of the day as the International Mother Language Day by UNESCO has upheld our prestige all over the world and we celebrated the recognition nationally on 8th December 1999. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'observed' used in line 1? i) imposed ii) noticed iii) celebrated iv) watched b. The day reminds us of ⎯. i) the movement for first language ii) freedom iii) suffrage iv) the movement for sovereignty c. The Bangladeshis fought in Language Movement in ⎯. i) 1971 ii) 1952 iii) 1970 iv) 1956 d. The abbreviation of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is ⎯. i) UNICEF ii) UN iii) WHO iv) UNESCO e. The whole world has been observing 21st February as 'The International Mother Language Day' since ⎯. i) 21st century ii) 19th century iii) 18th century iv) 20th century f. Among the language fighters of 1952, the participation of the — were significant. i) common people ii) labourers iii) students iv) teacher g. What does the expression 'the proposal was passed unanimously' in paragraph 2 mean? i) The proposal was passed with the consent of all ii) The proposal received incomplete support iii) The proposal was rejected iv) The proposal received only Canadian support 286 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) From your reading of the passage, write about our Language Movement in 2/3 sentences. (b) What has the sacrifice of the martyrs achieved? (c) Why were the Pakistani rulers forced to accept Bangla as one of the state languages? (d) What do your understand by 'world recognition'? (e) "The recognition of 21st February as the International Mother Language Day by UNESCO has upheld our prestige." How? Explain in 2/3 sentences. 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10 4. Read the passage on the biography of Einstein. Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of the world. He was born as the first child of Jewish parents in Uim, Germany on March 14, 1879. His father was a businessman and his family business was the manufacture of electronic parts. When the business failed in 1894, the family moved to Milan, Italy. Within a year, still without having completed secondary, school, he failed in an examination that would have allowed him to pursue a course of study leading to diploma as an electrical engineer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. He was an average student but was very interested in science and mathematics. He spent 1895 in a nearly High School in Aarea, a small town at the border of Germany and Switzerland. He returned to his Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in 1896 from where he graduated in 1900. He became a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Zurich in 1909. In 1921 he received the Nobel Prize for physics. Name of the event Place Year/ Time Achievement Born (i) ⎯ (ii) ⎯ Milan, Italy in 1894 Became a Professor (iii) ⎯ (iv) ⎯ in 1921 (v) ⎯ 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 Albert Einstein was born into a (a) ⎯ family in Germany. He was not a very (b) ⎯ student. But he had (c) ⎯ in science and mathematics. He (d) ⎯ graduation from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in (e) ⎯. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) Long, long ago, the people of the town of Hamelin (i) talked about the problem. (b) They were tremendously annoyed and finding (ii) suddenly a stranger knocked at the door and assured (c) The Mayor, realizing the importance of them of the easy solution to the problem. (d) Unluckily, they were unable to (iii) come to a constructive decision over the serious (e) The time they were thinking of what to do problem. (iv) the issue, held a meeting with his councillors. (v) became full of rats. (vi) fell in a great problem with rats. (vii) no others alternative, went to the Mayor to do something about the rats. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) He had only one son named Sindbad. b) Soon, he fell in economic difficulty. c) At last one of his father's friends helped him start a business and being successful in it, he became rich again. d) He went to his friends and relatives for help but none helped him. e) Sindbad's father died when he was only sixteen. f) Sindbad having inherited all his father's vast wealth, many of his relatives and friends gathered round Sindbad to look after him. g) Sindbad, a young and inexperienced boy spent money extravagantly for his relatives and friends. h) Long, log ago, there lived a rich man. 8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "Tree Plantation". 10 (a) What does a tree do for us? (b) What happens if there were no trees? (c) What is the effect of the loss of trees? (d) How can we make the earth greener, cleaner and safer? (e) What part do people play in protecting trees and increasing forests? Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 287

9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. 10 The king of Iran used to invite the great poet Sheikh Saadi very often to his court. Once on his way to the king's court the poet took shelter in a noble man's house for a night. He was then...... 10. The graph below shows the choice of profession by different educated people. Describe the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. 10 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0 Farming Business Govt. Job Intellectual Work 11. Suppose you are Nafis/Nafisa living in Khulna. Your cousin Adiba lives in Chittagong. She did a brilliant result in the last SSC Examination. Now, write a letter congratulating her on her brilliant success in the SSC Examination. 10 12. Nowadays computer is widely used in different sections. So, it has become very essential to learn about computer. Now write a dialogue between you and your science teacher about setting up a computer club in your school. 10

07. Sylhet Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy on 12 May 1820. She was the second daughter of her wealthy parents. However, Florence was a devoted Christian and when she was only seventeen years old, she felt God was calling her to serve the humanity. So, she decided to nurse the sick. She was determined to sacrifice herself. In 1851, she went to Kaiserwerth in Germany to learn nursing. Then in 1853, she was given her first post reorganizing a small hospital in Harvey Street, London. It was an institution for the care of sick gentlewomen in distressed circumstances. Florence Nightingale did an excellent job of reorganizing the hospital. As a result of her work, Sidney Herbert, the Secretary of War invited her to go on a mission to soldiers wounded fighting the Russians. Florence Nightingale sailed with 38 nurses to Turkey on 21 October 1854. At that time, Britain, France and Turkey were fighting against Russia. They arrived in Turkey in November 1854. Florence Nightingale found military hospitals dirty and bare and a great number of soldiers were dying of diseases. She worked very hard to bring order and cleanliness to the hospitals. She used to move around the hospital with a lamp and enquired of the soldiers of regarding their sufferings. Thus she became a heroine to the British soldiers. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 a. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word "excellent"? i) outstanding ii) excel iii) worst iv) least b. Florence Nightingale was invited by ⎯ to join a mission. i) Paul Herbert ii) Sidney Herbert iii) Roosevelt iv) Neville Chamberlain c. Nurses reached in Turkey in ⎯. i) September ii) October iii) November iv) December d. Florence Nightingale was born in ⎯. i) 1802 ii) 1820 iii) 1821 iv) 1853 e. 'Circumstances' is synonymous to ⎯. i) situation ii) position iii) situated iv) circle f. Florence Nightingale went to Kaiserwerth in ⎯. i) 1835 ii) 1851 iii) 1863 iv) 1869 g. 'Distressed' is synonymous to ⎯. i) neglected ii) peace iii) smartness iv) conscience 288 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) "She was determined to sacrifice herself"⎯ What do you mean by it? (b) Why was Florence given her first post to London? (c) She went on a mission with 38 nurses. What was the mission about? (d) What services did she render in the military hospital? (e) Do you think Florence was humanitarian? Why/ Why not? Explain in brief. 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10 4. Read the passage on Neil A. Armstrong. Complete the table below with the information from the passage. 1×5=5 Neil A. Armstrong commanded the Gemini 8 Mission and became the first human to walk on the moon as commander of Apollo 11. He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on August 5, 1930. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16 and landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Neil A. Armstrong first stepped onto the surface and then Aldrin. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. After exploring the surface they rejoined Collins in the orbiting Mothership. Neil A. Armstrong died on August 25, 2012. Event Year/ Time Place Achievement Born (1) ⎯ Received B.Sc degree (2) ⎯ Left for the moon (3) ⎯ 20 July 1969 (4) ⎯ Died (5) ⎯ 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each blank. 1×5=5 Neil A. Armstrong was very (a) ⎯ in flying in the sky and he (b) ⎯ the Gemini 8 Mission by Apollo 11. Neil A. Armstrong was the first man who (c) ⎯ on the moon and gathered moon (d) ⎯ for over two hours. He successfully (e) ⎯ to the earth after having completed his mission on the moon. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) 21st February is (i) many people going to the Shaheed Minar. (b) Everyone goes (ii) flower at the foot of the Shaheed Minar. (c) Shaheed Minar is (iii) kept half mast on this day. (d) The National flag is (iv) covered with flowers. (e) We offer (v) to Shaheed Minar to observe the day. (vi) make wreath of flowers. (vii) declared the International Mother Language Day. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. b) In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. c) For 20 years he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African Government and its racist policies. d) Mandela died at his home in Johannesburg on December 5, 2013, at the age of 95. e) In 1993, South African President F.W.de Klerk was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. f) In 2009, Mandela's birthday was declared "Mandela Day" to promote global peace. g) Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in South Africa. h) In 1994, Mandela was celebrated as South African's first black President. 8. Write a paragraph on "A Rainy Day" by answering the following questions. You should write about 250 words: 10 (a) How is a rainy day? (b) What usually happens on this day? (c) What do people do on this day? (d) What do children do on this day? (e) How do you spend the day? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story: 10 Once there was an old farmer in a village. He had four sons. They were illiterate. Everyday they used to quarrel among themselves. This made the farmer very anxious. He wanted to teach them a lesson. So, one day he asked his sons to...... Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 289

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08. Barisal Board-2015 English (Compulsory) 1st Paper Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. In case of teaching the students Bangladesh Government has introduced "Communicative English" at the secondary and the higher secondary level. This is a time demanding initiative taken by the Government. This method of teaching helps the learners a lot to gain accuracy in English. In this teaching learning process both of the teachers and the learners have the scope to take part in the classroom activities. Here the teachers deliver their lecture in English and all the students of various qualities are encouraged to speak in English. When everybody of the class takes part in the discussion the atmosphere of the class becomes lively and interesting and at a certain stage the teachers are able to create an English environment in the classroom. Gradually the learners learn the art of speaking in English. Through this process the students can remove their shyness and uneasiness and at the same time the teachers can enrich themselves. So, the communicative approach of English is undoubtedly an effective process of learning English well. The main objective of the "communicative English" is to help the learners to acquire communicative competence in English as the world is changing from all aspects of life. So the young generation of the country should be familiar with the changing world. It also helps to develop the four skills of language of the learners. They should be built up in such a way so that they can compete with the people of other countries and can go on in the same way in all the cases. This communicative method is a practical process. So to implement the system practically we need to equip the classroom with all kinds of modern amenties. We have some limitations in this case. The present government has already provided many schools with multimedia facilities and taken step to provide all the schools with multimedia facilities along with teaching aids. So the decision of applying the approach of communicative English is a praiseworthy step of the Government. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 A. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'Praise worthy'? a) Unsuitable b) Reprehensible c) Commendable d) Unwise B. Which of the following statement is true about the learners and the teachers? a) Only the teachers are greatly benefited b) Only the learners are opportunist c) The learners feel boring d) Both of them have the scope to develop themselves. C. The government has taken a/an ⎯ decision to make the learners efficient in English. a) untimely b) wrong c) appropriate d) foolish 290 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

D. Which of the following statements is true? a) It is a difficult teaching learning process b) It is an easy process to obtain communicative competence in English c) It is a boring method d) It hampers the learner's creativity E. The young generation should be prepared to ⎯ with the changing world. a) know b) follow c) build up d) cope F. What does the expression "The classroom should be equipped with modern amenties" mean? a) The classroom should be spacious b) The classroom should be provided with multimedia facilities c) The classroom should be facilitated with more ceiling fans d) The classroom should be supplied with C.C Camera G. What is the passage about? a) About the importance of listening b) About the importance of speaking c) About the benefit of communicative English d) About the benefit of guardians 2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) What does the term "Communicative English" mean? (b) From your reading of the last paragraph find out a problem of implementing the communicative English in the classroom (c) How are the teachers and the learners are benefited by this method? (d) Why is it an effective process? (e) What is the purpose of introducing communicative English for the learners? 3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 100 to 110 words. 10 4. Read the passage carefully and complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Mr. Khalilur Rahman, a pleader was born in a poor family in Barguna in 1953. He passed his S.S.C from Patharghata A.K school in 1968. He took his Honours in Political Science in 1975 and Masters in the same subject in 1976 from Khulna B.L college. After completing his academic carrer he took a job in a non-government organization. He felt a little interest for this service. He had interest in English. During his stay in Barisal with the service he wrote a book named "Pacific English Grammar and Composition". At this time he also complete his L.L.B degree from Barisal Law College. As Mr. Rahman grew up in poverty and hardship he cherished a desire from the beginning of his life to do something good for his village people. He bore a deep love in his heart for the poor villagers. The sufferings of the villagers pained him much. So ultimately he resigned from the service and joined the Barguna Bar before continuing the job up to the last time. His popularity not only as a lawyer but also as a good man spread all over the district within a short time. He himself was satisfied to help the poor and uneducated people of the village. The villagers would always get him at their well and woe. Unfortunately this locally popular and successful lawyer died by a heart attack on 29th may, 2013 leaving everybody of the village in the ocean of sorrows. The villagers were thundered at his sudden unexpected departure. Who/ What Event/ Activity When/ Year Where/ Place Mr. Rahman born 1953 (1) ⎯ He completed his SSC (2) ⎯ (3) ⎯ His writings Barisal He (4) ⎯ 1976 He (5) ⎯ 2013 5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word only in each gap. 1×5=5 From his boyhood Mr. Rahman was very gentle, honest and kind hearted. He was (a) ⎯ in his ways of life. Only to think of the interest of the villagers he (b) ⎯ the service. He (c) ⎯ wanted everybody of his village to live in peace and harmony. A nice and cordial atmosphere was (d) ⎯ during his lifetime in his village. He is still (e) ⎯ in the minds of the villagers through his activities. Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 291

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentences. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1×5 =5 Column A Column B (a) Nowadays most of the students are (i) using facebook. (b) As a result they cannot (ii) worried about the matter. (c) Their parents are (iii) satisfied with the matter. (d) They pass their time (iv) indifferent to their studies. (e) This is how they waste (v) their most valuable time. (vi) cut a good figure in the exam as per expectation. (vii) can play an important role in this regard. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. 1×8 = 8 a) He was alone in this world. b) One day this old man became ill and tried to go to a doctor. c) So he was unable to maintain his livelihood happily. d) Once there lived a poor and old man in a certain village. e) To see him in this condition a school going boy came forward and took him to the nearest hospital. f) But he never begged to support himself in the midst of much hardship. g) He could not move easily and fell down on the ground. h) He had no land of his own. 8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on "Rickshaw Puller." 10 (a) Who is a rickshaw puller? (b) Where is he seen? (c) How long does he work everyday? (d) How tiresome is his job? (e) How does he behave with the passengers? (f) How much is his income? (g) What is his social status? (h) What happens in case of learning too little? 9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story: 10 One day a boy of class eight was going to school. Suddenly he saw a money bag dropped by someone on the road. He was quite at a loss...... 10. The graph below shows the irregularity of a student named Abir in attending the classes. Describe the chart in 150 words. You should highlight and summarise the information given in the chart. 10 Monthwise absence of Abir 30 25 20 15 10 5 0

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Key To Board Questions 01. Dhaka Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. (a) iv. vertically; (b) ii. blood; (c) iii. martyrs of the Liberation War; (d) iv. threat; (e) ii. 1972; (f) iii. The National Memorial; (g) iv. The sight is very touching. 2. (a) The National Memorial at Savar symbolizes the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. (b) The relics of the Liberation War will be kept in the museum so that they can ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of the freedom loving people. (c) By 'man is born to be free' we mean that freedom is man's birth right. (d) The museum is built near the monument in order to preserve the relics of the Liberation War. (e) The most touching scene of the memorial complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters. 3. Our National Memorial is the symbol of our deep respect for the great martyrs of our Liberation War. It has seven towers which rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. Its foundation was laid on the Victory Day in 1972. The relics of the Liberation War kept in a museum here will always remind the visitors of the noble sacrifices of the immortal martyrs. Seeing their graves beside the tower here, we pay our deepest tribute to them. 4. (i) March 14, 1879 in the city of Ulm in Germany; (ii) Albert Einstein; (iii) Switzerland in 1902; (iv) Albert Einstein; (v) in 1921. 5. (a) build; (b) higher/advanced/academic; (c) taste/ opportunity; (d) achieve/get/gain; (e) grateful/indebted. 6. (a + vii) 21st February is declared the International Mother Language Day. (b + iv) Everyone goes to observe the day at the Shaheed Minar. (c + iii) Shaheed Minar is covered with flowers. (d + v) The national flag is kept half-mast. (e + ii) We offer flowers at the foot of the Shaheed Minar. 7. b + a + d + f + c + h + e + g. Once Hazrat Bayazid Bustami came home to see his ailing mother. She asked Bayazid to give her a glass of water, but he could not find any water in the pitcher. So, he went to the well quite far from their house. He filled the pitcher, came back and went to his mother with a glass of water. But she again fell asleep. He, instead of waking her up, stood by her bed with the glass of water in his hand. She woke up some hours later. As he was still standing by her bed, his mother drank the glass of water and blessed him from the core of heart. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

02. Comilla Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) i. voyage; b) ii. The French first took the project; c) iv. canal gates; d) ii. $150,000; e) iv. joining; f) i. probably; g) i. It costs so much to pass through the locks because very few ships use them. we:`ª: b Gi †¶‡Î The French started the project Ges C Gi †¶‡Î latches DËi mwVK e‡j we‡ewPZ n‡e| 2. a) The Panama Canal was opened officially to remove the problems of long distance and high cost. b) According to the passage, it takes 8 hours to pass through the fifty-mile Canal Zone. Therefore, it takes 0.16 hours to pass 1 mile. Again, to cross 7,000 miles, it will take 1120 hours. Thus, it saves 1112 hours to pass the canal. c) The construction was begun in 1881. The United States is likely to control the canal. d) Before opening the Panama Canal, there were problems with diseases, long distance, high costs and politics. e) The French sold their rights on the project to the United States. 3. The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. It was opened in 1920. It shortens the distance and removes high cost. The canal was initiated by the French, but later they sold their rights to the United States. This canal plays an important role in trading sectors as more than fifteen thousand ships use it every year. 4. 1) Makkah; 2) 611 AD; 3) Islamic Caliphate/ Makkah; 4) Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM); 5) 661 AD. 5. a) both/the; b) raised/brought up; c) tender/early; d) risked; e) save. 6. (a + vii) Since women are our mothers, their education is the crying need to the nation. (b + v) When we are at home, we remain at their close contact. (c + vi) If our mothers are uneducated, the whole family would remain in the darkness of illiteracy. (d + i) Without having academic environment for them our real education is difficult. (e + ii) So, the government should give, more importance to women's education. Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 293

7. c + d + b + a + e + f + h + g. Once upon a time two friends were passing by a forest. They were talking about their love for each other. Suddenly a bear came there. The first friend climbed up a tree but the later could not climb. Finding no other way, the later one laid down on the ground and feigned death. The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. He thought him to be dead. Then the bear went away. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

03. Rajshahi Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) ii. first day; b) i. wears; c) ii. appetizing; d) iii. new; e) ii. reflects; f) ii. conventional; g) ii. enjoy. 2. a) Pahela Boishakh is the first day of the Bangla Year. b) Halkhata is the name of a traditional festival held in Pahela Boishakh. In this festival, the businessmen close the debit credit account and open a new one. They also offer sweets to the customers. c) On this day, housewives prepare appetizing dishes including ‘Panta-Vat' and ‘Panta-Payesh' and also wear new dresses. d) Socio-cultural organizations arrange cultural and other programmes including patriotic songs, traditional dances, discussions, poetry recitation, etc. e) Village people take leave from their works and enjoy the day with relatives and family members. 3. The passage is about the celebration of Pahela Boishakh in Bangladesh. On this day, people in both the rural and the urban areas take traditional foods and wear new dresses. The traders open halkhata and offer sweets to their customers. Different socio-cultural organizations arrange several programmes. Indeed, the Bangalees celebrate the Pahela Boishakh regardless of caste and creed to forget the errors of the past and draw new inspiration and hopes for the future. 4. (1) on 13th November, 1948; (2) Bangladeshi; (3) success/ fame; (4) Nondito Noroke; (5) on 19th July 2012. 5. a) realm/ field/ world; b) won; c) gave; d) famous; e) diagnosed. 6. (a + vi) Democracy means the rule of general people. (b + i) Democracy encourages the freedom of speech. (c + iv) In democracy people have the right to elect their representatives. (d + ii) Free and fair election is the precondition of democracy. (e + iii) Bangladesh is a democratic country. 7. d + a + g + b + f + h + c + e. Zainul Abedin was born in 1914 in Kishoreganj. He graduated from the Govt. School of Art in Kolkata. He was also appointed as a teacher there. He is recognized as the most valuable painter of Bangladesh. He is also the pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art. He is highly admired for his Bengal Femine Sketches. He died of lung cancer. Still now he is referred with great respect as Shilpacharja in Bangladesh. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

04. Dinajpur Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) ii. forever; b) iii. He found quarrels, ill-feelings, jealousy, etc. unbearable; c) iv. He went to jungle to live in total isolation; d) iii. Enmity; e) ii. To highlight that man cannot live alone; f) iii. He wanted to make a family again; g) i. Holes are done by rats. 2. a) The village of Abdul Karim was beset with various problems and sufferings. Quarrels, ill-feelings, jealousy and enmity were a part of the life of the villagers. Being unable to bear these, Abdul Karim left the village. b) Abdul Karim says this. It is because, he is far away from his village, which is beset with various problems. Now he is living alone peacefully in the jungle. c) Abdul Karim discovered some mice in his hut. d) Abdul Karim had to bring a cat, a cow and a cowboy gradually in different situations. Finally he also had to bring a wife. Then they had children and thus he made a family again. e) We should live in a society to get all our needs fulfilled. 3. Abdul Karim found his life in his village totally unbearable and therefore, leaving the social life, he began to live alone in a jungle. Though his isolated life was peaceful at first, problems arose gradually and so he had to bring a cat, a cow, a cowboy and a wife in the jungle in order to get rid of those problems. Thus he again formed a family. From this, it is evident that it is not possible for human beings to live alone. 294 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

4. i) 1942; ii) Wrote the book ‘A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to the Present Times’; iii) Cambridge University; iv) 1968; v) Albert Einstein Award. 5. a) Although; b) works/teaches; c) does/continues; d) for; e) reputation/fame. 6. (a + v) Garments industries are a major source of earning foreign currency. (b + iv) The remunerations paid to the garments workers are very poor. (c + vi) Garments industries have brought a great change in the lives of poor women. (d + iii) In spite of getting poor salary the women working in garments industries are happy. (e + vii) A job in a garment industry helps a woman to be self-reliant. 7. c + a + b + g + f + e + h + d. Robert Bruce was the King of Scotland. He took part in the revolt against King Edward I of England for the independence of his country. But his army was defeated again and again. Being defeated for six times, he lost all hopes and fled away to save his life. One day he was lying in a cave in the forest. He noticed a spider trying to reach the top of the steep wall of the cave. It fell down time and again but it did not give up its attempts. At its seventh attempt it succeeded in reaching the top. Bruce got back his hope at that incident, took courage and gathered his soldiers together. He led an expedition against England, overthrew the English army and secured the independence of Scotland. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

05. Jessore Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) i. Independence; b) ii. All countries in the world; c) i. freedom; d) iv. Occupation forces; e) iv. Valiant sons; f) iii. took place; g) iv. People of all walks of life. 2. a) The freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the freedom of our motherland. b) People who take part in the Liberation War of the country are called freedom fighters. c) Man is born free. He is not chained by birth. So, it is said that freedom is the birth right of man. d) The freedom fighters are the golden sons of Bangladesh. They are called the golden sons of Bangladesh because they fought bravely for the freedom of Bangladesh. e) Our War of Independence took place in 1971 against the occupation forces of Pakistan. People from all walks of life took part in it. They fought for long nine months and defeated the Pakistani forces. 3. By birth man is free. But when the freedom is denied, people fight for it. The people of Bangladesh also had to go through a Liberation War against the occupation forces of Pakistan for freedom. People from all walks of life joined the war and fought bravely against the trained Pakistani forces. Millions of people sacrificed lives. Many got seriously wounded. Finally we achieved our freedom in 1971 through the sacrifice of a sea of blood. Those people who took part in the war are called the freedom fighters. They are all ever respected by us. 4. a) Bangla; b) Taka; c) Hindi; d) Rupee; e) Islamabad. 5. a) South; b) nine; c) achieve/gain; d) speak; e) neighbour. 6. (a + iii) Democracy is a system of government. (b + iv) It allows freedom of speech religious and political opinions. (c + i) It means fair and equal treatment for citizens. (d + v) People elect their representative direct in democratic country. (e + ii) Free and fair election is the pre-condition of democracy. 7. h + a + d + c + g + b + e + f. Once Androcles fled away from his master's house and hid himself in a forest. He fell fast asleep there but a great noise woke him up. A lion had entered the cave roaring loudly. Androcles was very much afraid and he fell sure that the best would kill him. Soon he realised that the lion was angry. It was crying for pain in his leg. He went to the lion. Then he removed a thorn from the lion's paws. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

06. Chittagong Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) iii. celebrated; b) i. the movement for the first language; c) ii. 1952; d) iv. UNESCO; e) iv. 20th century; f) iii. students; g) i. The proposal was passed with the consent of all. 2. a) Our Language Movement took place in 1952 to establish Bangla as one of the state languages of the then Pakistan. The then autocratic rulers imposed Section 144 to defend the movement, but students from different educational institutes as well as common people violated the Section 144 and came out in the street. Police fired on the procession and some brave sons of our land were killed. b) The sacrifice of the martyrs has achieved Bangla as the state language of the then Pakistan. Bs‡iwR 1g cÎ 295

c) The Language Movement became severe after the death of the language martyrs. The whole East Pakistan became paralyzed in strike. Hence, the Pakistani rulers were forced to accept Bangla as one of the state languages. d) 'World recognition' means the recognition of 21st February as the International Mother Language Day by UNESCO. e) The recognition of the 21st February as the International Mother Language Day by UNESCO has upheld our prestige. It is because, after this recognition the whole world observe 21st February as the International Mother Language Day commemorating the great sacrifice of the Bangalees. 3. The passage deals with the history of the Language Movement and its international recognition. On 21st February in 1952 the people of the then East Pakistan (present Bangladesh) sacrificed their lives for the establishment of their mother language. After more than 47 years, the UNESCO gave this day international recognition. Now this day is observed globally as the International Mother Language Day commemorating the sacrifice of the people of Bangladesh. It is really a great achievement for us. 4. i) Ulm, Germany; ii) His family moved; iii) The University of Zurich; iv) in 1909; v) received Nobel Prize. 5. a) Jewish; b) bright/brilliant; c) interest; d) completed; e) 1900. 6. (a + vi) Long, long ago, the people of the town of Hamelin fell in a great problem with rats. (b + vii) They were tremendously annoyed and finding no other alternative, went to the Mayor to do something about the rats. (c + iv) The Mayor, realizing the importance of the issue, held a meeting with his councillors. (d + iii) Unluckily, they were unable to come to a constructive decision over the serious problem. (e + ii) The time they were thinking of what to do, suddenly a stranger knocked at the door and assured them of the easy solution to the problem. 7. h + a + e + f + g + b + d + c. Long, long ago, there lived a rich man. He had only one son named Sindbad. Sindbad's father died when he was only sixteen. Sindbad having inherited all his father's vast wealth, many of his relatives and friends gathered round Sindbad to look after him. Sindbad, a young and inexperienced boy spent money extravagantly for his relatives and friends. Soon, he fell in economic difficulty. He went to his friends and relatives for help but none helped him. At last one of his father's friends helped him start a business and being successful in it, he became rich again. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

07. Sylhet Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) i. outstanding; b) ii. Sidney Herbert; c) iii. November; d) ii. 1820; e) i. situation; f) ii. 1851; g) i. neglected. 2. a) This statement means that Florence was determined to serve the humanity throughout her life. b) Florence was given her first post to London in order to reorganize a small hospital there which was an institution for the care of sick gentlewomen in distressed circumstances. c) The mission was about to serve the wounded soldiers who were fighting against the Russians. d) In the military hospital she worked very hard to bring order and cleanliness to it. She also used to move around the hospital and enquired of the soldiers regarding their sufferings. e) Yes, I think Florence was a humanitarian. It is because from her early age she decided to nurse the sick and she did it all through her life. 3. The passage is about a great humanitarian named Florence Nightingale. She came from a wealthy family. From her early age, she decided to nurse the humanity. After receiving nursing training, she reorganized a small hospital in London. Then she went to Turkey with 38 nurses with her in order to nurse the wounded soldiers who were fighting against Russia. Florence worked very hard to bring order and cleanliness in the military hospital there and became a heroine to the British soldiers. 4. (1) August 5,1930; (2) Purdue University; (3) July 16, 1969; (4) Landed on the moon; (5) August 25, 2012. 5. a) interested/skilled; b) commanded/launched; c) landed; d) rocks; e) returned. 6. (a + vii) 21st February is declared the International Mother Language Day. (b + v) Everyone goes to Shaheed Minar to observe the day. (c + iv) Shaheed Minar is covered with flowers. (d + iii) The National flag is kept half mast on this day. (e + ii) We offer flowers at the foot of the Shaheed Minar. 296 cv‡Äix GmGmwm mycvi mv‡Rkb: m„Rbkxj

7. g + a + c + b + e + h + f + d. Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in South Africa. Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African Government and its racist policies. In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1993, South African President F. W. de Klerk was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1994, Mandela was celebrated as South African's first black President. In 2009, Mandela's birthday was declared "Mandela Day" to promote global peace. Mandela died at his home in Johannesburg on December 5, 2013, at the age of 95. 8-12. GB cÖkœ¸‡jvi Dˇii R‡b¨ Writing Test Ask †`‡Lv|

08. Barisal Board-2015 English (Compulsory) First Paper 1. a) c. Commendable; b) d. Both of them have the scope to develop themselves; c) c. appropriate; d) b. It is an easy process to obtain communicative competence in English; e) d. cope; f) b. The classroom should be provided with multimedia facilities; g) c. About the benefit of Communicative English. 2. a) The term Communicative English means a teaching-learning approach which involves Communicative activies in teaching / learning English language. b) Most of our educational institutions lack multimedia facilities. c) In this method, both the teachers and the learners have the opportunity to take part in the classroom activities. Hence, the students can get rid of their shyness and uneasiness and at the same time the teachers can develop themselves. d) It is an effective process, because in this process the teachers encourage the learners to speak in English by creating an English environment in the classroom where both the teachers and the learners have the scope of developing themselves. e) The purpose of introducing Communicative English for the learners is to help them acquire communicative competence in English so that they can be familiar with the changing world and can compete with the people of other countries. 3. The passage deals with the Communicative English. It is a teaching learning process in which the teachers create an English environment in the classroom where both the teachers and the learners are the active participants. Through this process both of them can enrich themselves. The learners can acquire communicative competence in English by this process and can cope with the changing world. Bangladesh Govt has introduced this method to the learners and are now providing the institutions with all kinds of modern amenities. 4. (1) Barguna; (2) 1968; (3) Pacific English Grammar and Composition; (4) Completed his Masters; (5) Died. 5. a) simple; b) left; c) only/always; d) created /prevailing; e) alive/remembered. 6. (a + iv) Nowadays most of the students are indifferent to their studies. (b + vi) As a result they cannot cut a good figure in the exam as per expectation. (c + ii) Their parents are worried about the matter. (d + i) They pass their time using facebook. (e + v) This is how they waste their most valuable time. 7. d + a + h + c + f + b + g + e. Once there lived a poor and old man in a certain village. He was alone in this world. He had no land of his own. So he was unable to maintain his livelihood happily. But he never begged to support himself in the midst of much hardship. One day this old man became ill and tried to go to a doctor. He could not move easily and fell down on the ground. To see him in this condition a school going boy came forward and took him to the nearest hospital.

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