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K¨v‡WU K‡j‡Ri wbe©vPwb cix¶vi cÖ‡kœi DËi 1. Mirzapur , Tangail 1. (a) iv. a naval aviator; (b) iv. commander; (c) ii. science; 7. To step on the surface of the moon is a long cherished (d) iii. NACA and NASA; (e) ii. feet. desire for a man. As I am an astronaut, the dream of 2. (a) False. Corr. Ans. First Neil Armstrong stepped onto stepping on the moon surface will come true one day. If I the surface of the lunar dust. (b) False. Corr. Ans. The get chance to go for conquering the moon, I will highly be land of the moon is called the sea of tranquility. (c) False. pleased. I will first step on the rough ground of the moon. Corr. Ans. They spent more than two hours on the moon. Then I will collect moon soil and also moon rocks. I will (d) True. (e) False. Corr. Ans. The main spaceship of the roam around the moon to see the atmosphere of the moon. mission was Apollo 11. Finally, I will expect to return from the moon safely. 3. (a) impossible; (b) conquer; (c) desires; (d) dream; (e) 8. On 16 July 1969 three astronauts– Neil Armstrong, Buzz moon; (f) possible; (g) astonished; (h) conquerors; (i) Aldrin and Mike Collins started their mission by Apollo name; (j) throughout. 11 to conquer the moon. After four days, Armstrong and 4. Landing on the moon is a landmark in the history of Aldrin landed their Lunar Module on the surface of the mankind. On 16 July 1969, three astronauts – Neil moon. At first, Armstrong and then Aldrin stepped on the Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins started their surface of the moon, and thus they became the first human adventure for conquering the moon by a spaceship called beings to step on the moon. They explored the moon Apollo 11. After four days’ journey, Armstrong and surface and collected moon rocks. The next day they came Aldrin stepped onto the surface of the moon. Neil back to Collins who was orbiting in the mothership Armstrong was the first human who left his footprints on 9. (a) produced; (b) food; (c) eat; (d) appealing; (e) the moon. They explored the surface of the moon and chemicals; (f) unhealthy; (g) animal; (h) like; (i) high; (j) collected some moon rocks. The next day they left the amount. moon and came back to Collins who was orbiting in the 10. (a) age; (b) influence; (c) all; (d) made; (e) by; (f) mothership. contribution; (g) and; (h) been; (i) should; (j) welfare. 5. (a) Neil Armstrong studied at Purdue University and the 11. See ans to que no 11, Comilla Board-2013, 1st paper, University of Southern California. Page No - 40 (b) The astronauts collected moon rocks and explored the surface of the moon for more than two hours. 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (c) They departed for the moon on July 16, 1969. f i h b a d j g e c (d) Armstrong and Aldrin left Collins in the mothership. 13. A Winter Morning: See ans to que no 13, Sl No-37, (e) By landing on the moon on 20 July, 1969 and Jessore Board-2012, 1st Paper, Page No - 60 returning safely to the earth on 21 July 1969, the 14. See ans to que no 14, Board-2012, 1st paper, mission was successfully ended. Page No - 31 6. (a) history; (b) landing; (c) astronauts; (d) spaceship; (e) Or, Your Childhood Memories: See ans to que no 14 (Or), stepped; (f) surface; (g) impossible; (h) famous; (i) Dhaka Board-2013, 1st paper, Page No - 30 achievement/adventure/thing; (j) do/conquer. 2. Girls' Cadet College, Mymensingh 1. See ans to que no 1, Board-2007, 1st paper, (d) International Women's Day changed the condition of Page No - 52 women by demanding women's rights and participating in the political and economic process. 2. (a) False. Corr. Ans. The women's movement started in (e) At present, International Women's Day is an the USA. (b) False. Corr. Ans. The proposal to give important occassion everywhere in the world. So we women the right to vote was greeted. (c) True. (d) True. should celebrate International Women's Day by bringing (e) False. Corr. Ans. The first National Women's Day the rallies, arranging seminars with due respect. was declared by the Socialist Party in the USA. 5. See ans to que no 5, Rajshahi Board-2007, 1st paper, 3. (a) meeting; (b) international; (c) honour; (d) movement; Page No - 52 (e) universal; (f) for; (g) conference; (h) women; (i) unanimous; (j) role. 6. (a) Socialist International; (b) in; (c) they; (d) honour; (e) assist; (f) arranged; (g) powerful; (h) observed; (i) war; (j) 4. (a) The American people inaugurated the first sisters. International Women's Day in their country to 7-8. See ans to que no 7-8, Rajshahi Board-2007, 1st paper, honour the movement for women's rights, and to Page No - 53 assist in achieving universal suffrage for women. (b) The Copenhagen conference established a Women's 9. (a) walking; (b) ants; (c) strange/peculiar; (d) went Day which was international in character. toward; (e) drowned; (f) demanded; (g) disheartened; (h) (c) The mottos of rallies by women in the First World refused; (i) promised; (j) revenge. War were either to protest the war or to express 10. (a) gynaecologist; (b) difference; (c) percentage; (d) solidarity with their fellow sisters. doubled; (e) merit; (f) world; (g) competition; (h) remarkable/ encouraging; (i) nature; (j) discrimination. 2 English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions

11. See ans to que no 11, Barisal Baord-2009, 1st paper, Page Many reasons work behind the disempowerment of No - 86 women in . Majority of our women do not 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 enjoy freedom. Throughout their whole life they depend f h b c j a e g i d on men. Though many rural women rear ducks and hens and perform post-harvest activities, they receive no credit 13. The Role of Media for them. Actually women’s empowerment is impossible The media is a powerful organ. Media is divided into two without their economic freedom. categories –- print media and electronic media. Print media Women are the worst sufferers in Bangladesh. means newspaper while electronic media is based on TV Superstition and religious dogmas are belittling their broadcasting. Also, there are many radio stations to position and dignity. The birth of a girl child in a poor entertain people and give updated news. Media plays a family is not regarded as good. Parents think that the birth pivotal role in nation building and sensitising people to a of a girl child will add to their sufferings. Very often they new policy or step taken by government. It also plays a role do not think of sending her to school. Before attaining in making the general public aware of their rights. It helps physical and mental maturity, she is sent to husband’s promote breastfeeding for child health. So, television and house. In her in-laws' house she is not treated well and she radio have great importance in our national life. All those is often tortured and mistreated by her husband and others happen at home and abroad reach us through newspapers. for dowry. She is threatened to be divorced and in We can know the world politics and policies. We can know extreme cases she is beaten to death. business news and sports news through media. Newspapers In society women are no less important than men. About are very useful to all sections of people. They help the half of our total population is women. So it cannot be growth of public opinion and contain views on current denied that they too possess equal rights and duties as topics. New bills and plans of government are circulated men. They have also potentiality and if they get through them. The achievements of great men are given opportunity, their genius and capacities will bloom fully. publicity in newspaper. Media sometimes publishes That is why keeping aloof a full half of its total exaggerated and sensational information. It creates population, no nation can make real progress. So, misunderstanding and embitters relations among people. women’s empowerment is a must. Media raises its demonstrative voice against many anti- Women’s condition has changed greatly during the last social activities. It creates mass awareness. So, the few decades. At present women are playing important importance of media is not overstated. roles in all spheres of life. They have come out of the four 14. The Empowerment of Women walls and are working hand in hand with men in all The term empowerment means the process of giving spheres of life. power or authority to the powerless. And empowerment Proper steps should be taken for the empowerment of of women indicates a process which helps women get the women. We should make our women conscious of the fact opportunity to join the workforce and contribute to family that they have the potentiality to participate in the socio- income and influence the family and social affairs. economic development of the country. They should be In the past women were confined to the four walls. They made self-reliant by imparting to them proper knowledge were kept away from out-of-home productive work. The and employment. Our social prejudices regarding the girls hearth was their workplace and so cooking, cleaning, must be changed. washing giving birth and rearing children became their In fine, we can say that if we want to keep pace with the jobs. Men became the wage earners and all other challenge of the new millennium, the participation of both responsibilities were imposed on them. In Bangladesh men and women in all development works must be women are still lagging behind. They are the worst ensured. In this regard, the government along with people sufferers and the victims of injustice. from all walks of life should come forward to co-operate wholeheartedly. 3. Comilla Cadet College, Comilla 1. (a) (iv) examination competence; (b) (iii) in detail; (c) (iv) 5. (a) Exam strategy means some examination skills which none of these; (d) (i) distinct; (e) (i) first time. are needed to perform well in the examination. 2. (a) True. (b) False. Corr. Ans. The answers to the (b) A student should keep in mind in the examination questions should be precise. (c) True. (d) False. Corr. hall that 50 per cent of his chances of success relate Ans. An examinee needs to go through the questions fully to his exam skill rather than to his subject knowledge. before answering them. (e) False. Corr. Ans. An (c) It is necessary for an examinee to read the question examinee should think over a question for answering. paper in order to have a clear idea of the questions. 3. (a) approaches; (b) strategic; (c) successful; (d) skillful; (d) Before starting to write answers an examinee should (e) checked; (f) allowed; (g) taken; (h) readied; (i) read through the whole question papers. elaborately; (j) answer. (e) An examinee should avoid writing elaborate answers 4. 50 per cent success in the examinations depends on so that he can answer all the questions. examination strategies. So an examinee should be 6. (a) necessary; (b) follow; (c) part; (d) avoid; (e) answer; strategic in the exam hall. He should not write elaborate (f) save/utilize; (g) getting; (h) hand; (i) carefully/ answers so that he can answer all the questions. In the thoroughly; (j) cautious. exam hall he should budget time in order to make the best 7-8. See ans to que no 7-8, Comilla Board 2009, 1st paper, Page use of time. Thinking five minutes per questions before No - 43 writing answer is never a waste of time. His handwring 9. (a) tube-wells; (b) separate; (c) areas; (d) done; (e) tested; should be legible. In case of big or tiny handwriting an (f) green; (g) arsenic; (h) testing; (i) case; (j) potential. examinee should give adequate space. English First Paper Q Key to Test Exam Questions 3

10. (a) sending; (b) process; (c) are sent; (d) by; (e) recipient; Subject : Prayer for vaccination and supplying (f) world; (g) screen; (h) get; (i) saved; (j) for. adequate saline. 11. (a) Shelley was born on 4 August 1792. (b) He entered into Oxford University in 1800. Dear Sir (c) He was expelled from the university the same year. This is humbly to inform you for your kind notice to the (d) He was sent to school at the age of twelve. fact that recently a devastating flood has swept over our (e) His grandmother died at the age of eighty. locality, Panjia, Narayanpur, Monoharnagar, Belikhola, (f) He inherited a vast property from his grandfather. Hodh. There has been a heavy loss of wealth and property. (g) He married Harriet Westbrook in 1812. Now we are undergoing the aftermaths of the flood. The (h) A daughter was born to them two years after their epidemic disease cholera has turned out to be a deadly one. marriage. It has already cost more than twenty lives. The situation is (i) His famous poem Ode to the West Wind was gradually going out of control. Our local quakes are doing published when he was twenty. their best, but it is not enough for so many patients of this (j) He died in 1819. vast locality of I lac people. Under these circumstances, we need your interference in the matter to be normalised. 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 d e b a f g c i h j We, therefore, pray and hope that your honour would be benign enough for the immediate arrangement for 13. A Visit to a Book Fair: See ans to que no 13, Dhaka vaccination and supplying adequate saline to save the Board-2010, 1st paper, Page No - 33 dying people of the locality. 14. 25 October 2013 Sincerely yours The Chairman Tofazzel Hossain Comilla Sadar On behalf of the people of the village Panjia 4. , Rajshahi

1-8. See ans to que nos 1-8, Comilla Board-2009, 1st paper, Or, The Land I Live in Page No - 43 The name of the land I live in is Bangladesh. 9. (a) call /get; (b) lost; (c) ever; (d) best; (e) properly; (f) Bangladesh is a country of South Asia. It is a developing tomorrow; (g) who; (h) suffer; (i) take; (j) time. country and is surrounded by India, Myanmar and the Bay 10. (a) health; (b) regularly; (c) sound; (d) mind; (e) read; (f) time; of Bengal. (g) play; (h) long; (i) while; (j) likes/loves /praises/ appreciates. Bangladesh achieved its independence in 1971 after a 11. See ans to que no 11, Dhaka Board-2006, 1st paper, bloody liberation war of nine months against . Page No - 37 Almost 3 million people died in the war. After the 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 independence, it had to struggle very hard to achieve a e d c g a f h j i b stable democracy which was obtained in the early 90's. 13. See ans to que no 13, Dhaka Board -2010, Eng 1st paper, Bangladesh is an over-populated country with a Page No - 33 population of approximately 16 crore. It has an area of 1,47,570 square kilometre. Bangladesh has a tropical 14. 5, Station Road climate with a mild winter from October to March and a Rajshahi hot humid summer from March to June. The economy of 10.10.2013 Bangladesh mainly depends on agriculture. Rice, paddy, Dear Asif tea, wheat, etc grow in plenty here. Bangladesh also earns Thanks for your letter that I received yesterday. I am very a huge amount of foreign currency by exporting much happy to know that you have cut a brilliant figure in readymade garments to various countries. Everyone uses the last SSC examination. My joy knows no bound to hear Bengali as their mother tongue and English is used as the this happy news. I congratulate you on your good results. second language. Almost 90% people of this country are But remember, this is not all. You have to go a long way Muslims but Hindus, Buddhists and Christians also live in to be successful in life. Perseverance and industry are the peace here as it is quite popular as a secular country. keys to success. As a result, you have to study hard to Bangladesh has a huge potential in tourism. The longest reach your goal. You should not remain satisfied with sea beach Cox's Bazar and the biggest mangrove forest what you have achieved. Go on studying. Allah will help Sundarbans are the special attractions of this country. you. I do hope and believe that you will be able to Bangladesh is rich in musical tradition as Bhatiali, translate your dream into reality. Bhawaiya, Jari, Sari, etc are unique ingredients of its May Allah bless you. No more today. More when we culture. The people of Bangladesh love sports. Cricket is shall meet. the most popular sport followed by football. Bangladesh was one of the proud hosts of the ICC Cricket World Cup Yours lovingly 2011 which was a gigantic success. Masum Bangladesh is a democratic and developing country. It has * Draw an envelope and write full addresses of the writer all the probability of becoming a developed country if the and the addressee. resources can be utilized properly. 5. , Rangpur

1-8. See ans to que no 1-8, Board-2004, 1st Paper, 9. (a) friends; (b) find; (c) need; (d) be; (e) prove ; (f) harm ; Page No -47 (g) side; (h) make; (i) much; (j) real . 4 English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions

10. (a) appointed; (b) deliver; (c) daily/practical; (d) familiar; (h) Self help is the best help. (e) Just; (f) always ; (g) wanted; (h) fills; (i) before; (j) both. (i) It is the best solution to the problem of unemployment. 11. (a) Unemployment is a curse. (j) We should seek self employment. (b) It weakens the body and mind of our young population. 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (c) We should change our notion of secure and comfort- f e h g a c j b i d able job in an office or a bank. 13. The Life of a Farmer: See ans to que no 13, Dinajpur (d) There are more people in our country than jobs. Board-2010, 1st Paper, Page No -58 (e) Educated youth should not depend on the 14. See ans to que no 14, Dhaka Board-2013, 1st Paper, Page government to provide them with jobs. No -29 Or, Your Childhood Memories: See ans to que no 14(Or), (f) They remain idle after completing their duties. Dhaka Board-2007, 1st Paper, Page No -30 (g) The Government should create opportunities for self employment. 6. , Pabna 1. (a) ii. side by side; (b) iii. decide to do something ; (c) iv. 6. (a) During ; (b) increased; (c) due to; (d) dedicated; (e) competitive;; (d) iv. MSc; (e) ii. an optimistic. minded; (f) capable; (g) getting; (h) progress; (i) given; (j) 2. (a) True. (b) False. Corr. Ans. Nowadays the doctors are so that . open minded. (c) False. Corr. Ans. The new generation 7. See ans to que no 7, Jessore Board-2006, 1st paper, Page doctors are dedicated to their profession. (d) False. Corr. No - 65 Ans. Female doctors hardly face any problem in their 8. See ans to que no 8, Jessore Board-2006, 1st paper, Page working place. (e) False. Corr. Ans. Female doctors face No - 66 less discrimination in their working place. 9. (a) close; (b) grow ; (c) difference; (d) raw; (e) tropical; (f) put; (g) supply; (h) clothing; (i) leaves; (j)worn . 3. (a) who; (b) dissimilarity ; (c) percentage; (d) doubled; (e) merit; (f) world; (g) competition; (h) remarkable; (i) 10. (a) creation; (b) which ; (c) courage; (d) facing/solving; nature; (j) discrimination . (e) exception; (f) by; (g) overcome; (h) highest; (i) bravery; (j)written . 4. The world of medical profession is full of challenge. At present more than ever women are entering the medical 11. (a) Aurangazeb was a powerful ruler of Delhi. profession and women are doing well because of their (b) He was famous for his wisdom. merit. This is a notable sign that the world of medical (c) A Maulavi Shaheb of Delhi taught his son. profession is changing fast. Moreover the new generation (d) One day he was passing by the study of the prince. doctors are dedicated to their profession. They are open (e) He saw the prince pouring out water from a pot on minded also. In fact women have a bright prospect in the feet of the teacher and the teacher himself was medical profession. But what is essential for them is a washing his feet. foreign degree and proper training. (f) The teacher saw the emperor passing at that time. (g) The teacher felt trembling in fear. 5. (a) Dr. Nafiza believes that it is essential to know what (h) He did not know what was in store for him. is happening around the world. (i) The prince would one day be a ruler like his father. (b) The new generation doctors are career oriented, (j) The teacher thought he did wrong asking the prince professional, open minded and cooperative. to pour water on his feet. (c) Female doctors are not interested to go abroad for 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 higher degrees as they are not willing to disturb their h b a f c g e j d i family life. (d) The doctors used to go abroad in the past in order to 13. A Tea Stall: See ans to que no 13, Jessore Board-2008, 1st paper, Page No - 64 obtain their postgraduate degree. (e) The increasing participation of women in medical 14. See ans to que no 14, Comilla Board-2009, 1st paper, profession is the changing trend in medical Page No - 43 profession. Or, Wonders of Modern Science: See ans to que no 14(Or), Sylhet Board-2010, 1st paper, Page No - 77 7. Jhenidah Cadet College, Jhenidah 1. (a) (iv) Two countries; (b) (ii) international friendship ; symbolizes freedom too. It's designer was a French (c) (ii) 1876; (d) (iii) was not free; (e) (iv) in the port of sculptor Frederic Bartholdi. France dedicated this huge New York. statue to the USA as a sign of friendship. Both the people 2. (a) True. (b) False. Corr. Ans. Statue of Liberty stands on of France and the USA funded for its construction. At an island. (c) False. Corr. Ans. Statue of Liberty stands present the situation of the Statue of Liberty is on Liberty for freedom. (d) False. Corr. Ans. The United States of Island, in the harbour of New York. Now the statue has America got independence in 1776. (e) False. Corr. Ans. become a global symbol of freedom, marking the arrival Statue of Liberty is also called Liberty Enlightening the millions of immigrants to the USA. world. 5. (a) The statue symbolizes liberty in the form of a woman. (b) The torch and the book in the hand of the statue 3. (a) situated; (b) symbolic ; (c) lying; (d) symbolizes; (e) symbolize knowledge. designer; (f) commemorating; (g) needed; (h) financial; (i) (c) The statue is situated in the Liberty Island, in the dedicated; (j) global . harbour of New York. 4. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of international (d) Fredric Bartholdi was the designer of the statue. friendship. It has another symbolical meaning also. It English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions 5

(e) France raised funds by popular subscription to pay opportunity to make a journey to Cox’s Bazar. It was the for the statue whereas US donors financed the month of December. We had a vacation going in our pedestal and installation of the monument. school. We, the friends selected the Cox’s Bazar for the 6. (a) was; (b) symbol; (c) are; (d) symbolize; (e) lie; (f) picnic spot. We went to Cox’s Bazar by bus. We started designed; (g) gave; (h) celebration; (i) were; (j) payment. our journey in the afternoon and reached there at night. 7. I am Srabon and I have recently visited the Statue of The next morning we woke up early in the morning and Liberty. It is situated in the harbour of New York. It has a we went to the beach. Our hotel was situated near the historical background. It was given by France to the United beach. So we went there on foot. We went to the beach to States for celebrating her centennial of independence. The see the scenery of sun-rise. The scenery of the sun rising statue is formed of copper sheets within an iron framework. was very charming and very enjoyable. We enjoyed the It is 93.5 m from the bottom of the pedestal to the top of the scenery very much. At that time different types of people torch. The figure is 45.4m high. Its right hand is 12.8 m crowded there to enjoy it. I felt I was in a heaven. For long. However nowadays the statue has become a gesture about one hour we walked on the beach of the sea. of international friendship. Sometimes we were walking and sometimes we were 8. The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in the running. It was indeed a great tour to Cox’s Bazar. I harbour of New York. It was given to America by France always cherish the memory of visiting the longest sea to commemorate the centennial of US independence in beach in the world. 1876. It is the form of a woman. The statue was designed 14. 63, B-Block by French sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi. It has become a Kopotakho Model Town global symbol of freedom. Jessore 20 August, 2013 9. (a) president; (b) avenue ; (c) was; (d) simple; (e) additions;

(f) its; (g) been; (h) nation's; (i) palace; (j) successor. My Dear Miraj 10. (a) most; (b) time ; (c) The; (d) unstable; (e) few; (f) I Hope you have recovered yourself from the greatest universe; (g) just; (h) was; (i) Hot; (j) expanded . shock of your father’s sudden death, though it is very hard. 11. (a) Amundsen was born in Norway in 1872. Dear friend, the reality is that man is mortal and no man (b) He studied medicine but joined the Norwegian Navy. is born to live forever. You have been greatly shocked as (c) This was his first expedition beginning in 1903. you are a human being and you have great love for your (d) Umberto Nobile was an Italian engineer who became father. I and my family members were really shocked at Amundsen's friend. the news of your father’s sudden death in such a terrible (e) Together they voyaged through the Northwest road accident. As your bosom friend, I express my deep passage, North of Canada. sympathy to you. Please do not be frustrated. Pray to (f) During the trip, he made surveys and studied the weather. Allah and He will help you to overcome this great loss. (g) He also studied how the Inuit people survived in the No more today. Tender my best compliments to your harsh Arctic environment. mother and affection to the younger ones . (h) He was the first explorer to cross the passage. (i) He was the first person ever to reach the South Pole. Yours ever (j) He died during a brave risky quest to rescue a friend. Afsan 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 * Draw an envelope and write full addresses of the writer h a e j b i f c g d and the addressee. 13. My Visit to Cox’s Bazar Or, Wonders of Modern Science: See answer to question Journey is always pleasure to all. A successful and happy 14(Or), Sylhet Board-2010, 1st Paper, Page No - 77 life cannot be imagined without making any journey during holidays. During the last vacation I gained an 8. , Chittagong

1. (a) (i) there is not a lot to do; (b) (iv) opportunities ; (c) (i) their career. But most of the women fail to avail the social and family circumstances; (d) (iii) merit race; (e) (i) opportunities of training because of familial barrier. As a Support from family. result they lag behind in the merit race. 2. (a) False. Corr. Ans. In teaching profession a woman can 5. (a) A teacher takes classes, examines students' scripts, both take care of her family and profession. (b) False. prepares lessons and keeps himself aware of the latest findings and developments in the field of teaching. Corr. Ans. Teaching job involves many things including (b) In order to do better in university teaching one taking classes. (c) False. Corr. Ans. Receiving training is should do refresher courses from time to time, study not as easy for a lady as it is for a gentleman. (d) True. (e) and research and cooperate with his/her colleagues. True. (c) The new generations of women are more assertive 3. (a) maintain; (b) perspective ; (c) inappropriate; (d) and confident than their predecessors. insight; (e) changes; (f) Innovativeness; (g) refresher; (h) (d) A woman's familial support is the most important enjoy; (i) capable; (j) counterpart . thing in any woman's successful career. 4. Teaching is a noble profession. Nowadays teachers are (e) The future prospect for women in job sector is very more assertive than they were in the past. A teacher has to bright. do a lot of works. Lately women are taking teaching 6. (a) much ; (b) wrongly/usually; (c) doer; (d) busy; (e) profession as successful career. For a university teacher a Teaching; (f) harmony/balance; (g) discrimination; (h) woman must have a post graduate degree. Teachers need factors; (i) adverse; (j) avail/utilize . proper training so that they can bring improvement in 7. I am Mrs Nazneen Haque and I have been working in a university for 5 years. I cannot forget the horrible 6 English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions

situation in early days of my profession. At time first, I us in maintaining discipline in the society. If we follow was unable to teach the students well. After some days, I the discipline of the society like the discipline of football, had come out from this situation. Besides, I could not get we will be the worthy citizens of our country. The effects support from my family. My mother-in-law always of this sport on the spectators are indescribable. The insisted on leaving the job. Now the condition has spectators are also divided into two sections. One section changed much. At present I am feeling well in this supports one team and the other section supports the profession. other. 8. Teaching is the best profession for women. If a woman is 14. See answer to question 14, Comilla Board-2006, 1st a teacher, she can take care of both home and career. But Paper, Page No - 46 she has to work a lot if she wants to develop professionally. Women fall behind due to social and Or, My Aim in Life family circumstances. But now the condition is changing Everybody should have an aim. There is a proverb that a and the new generation of women are more assertive and person without an aim is like a ship without a rudder. He confident in their work. or she cannot succeed in life. So, it is necessary for 9. (a) reason; (b) please ; (c) good; (d) persuade; (e) everybody to have a definite aim in life. genuinely; (f) way; (g) wrong; (h) happening; (i) Many men, many minds; similarly different persons have conscience; (j) mysterious . different choices. There are options of aims such as good 10. (a) global; (b) used ; (c) average; (d) usual; (e) lack; (f) players, scientists, engineers, educationists, and doctors. proficiency; (g) imagine; (h) prevalent; (i) failing; (j) Pondering over these options I have made up my mind to competence . be a good doctor. 11. See answer to question 11, Jessore Board-2004, 1st Paper, There are some strong reasons for which I want to become a Page No - 67 doctor. A doctor has high dignity in our society. It is a noble 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 profession. There is scarcity of doctors in our villages. The d a c f b e g h j i villagers suffer from various diseases and die a premature death. Moreover, my parents support my choice. 13. My Favourite Sport In this profession there is a good opportunity to serve the There are many types of sports of which football is my people. After completing MBBS, I shall come back to my favourite one. This is the most popular game all over the village and serve the villagers. I shall set up a charitable world. Football is also very popular in our country. To dispensary for treatment of the villagers. The villagers play football two teams each consisting of eleven players will enjoy good health under my treatment. Moreover, in are needed. It is played in a large open field. There are my village, there is no hospital. The people have to go to two goal posts at the two ends of the field. The game is the district hospital for treatment. Sometimes the patients played according to some rules and regulations. To die on the way to the hospital as it is ten miles away from conduct the game properly there is a referee. Each team the village. So I have a dream to establish a hospital in my tries to pass the ball through the goal post of the other village by hook or by crook. There will remain all modern team. When the ball passes through any goal post, it is facilities for treatment. The poor people will be treated called a ‘goal’. None but the goalkeeper can touch the ball without any fees. They will get medicines from the with hands. Actually, it is an exciting game. This is a dispensary of the hospital by paying only half of the price. game of ninety minutes. The whole time is full of I hope and believe I will be able to continue my effort to excitement, tension and scream. I like this sport because it reach my goal. And the success of my aim will change the plays an important role to improve our body. It makes our life of the poor villagers. I pray to the Almighty for the muscles and legs very strong. There are lots of benefits success of my aim in life. Now I am working heart and soul that we can get from this game. It not only makes us to build up a strong base on the science subjects. If I am strict strong and healthy but also teaches us discipline. The to my principle, I will be able to turn my dream into reality. discipline we learn from this game can be a great help for 9. , Sylhet

1. (i) (b) In a systematic way; (ii) (b) categories; (iii) (b) (b) There are two systems for organizing books in a library. never; (iv) (b) ten; (v) (d) call number. (c) The systems are the Dewey Decimal System and the Library of the Congress System. 2. (a) False. Corr. Ans. Most of the libraries are organized (d) The number that is assigned to a book is called a call in a systematic way. (b) False. Corr. Ans. All of the number. books in a library are organized in categories. (c) True. (d) (e) Most of the libraries follow the Dewey Decimal System. False. Corr. Ans. Most of the libraries follow the Dewey 6. (a) is; (b) arrange/organize; (c) arranged; (d) locate; (e) Decimal System. (e) True. essential; (f) is; (g) followed; (h) used/followed; (i) 3. (a) arranged; (b) give; (c) called; (d) known; (e) follow; produces; (j) working. (f) works; (g) used; (h) follow; (i) is; (j) applied. 7. I am Rajib. I work as a librarian in AK High School. As a 4. Most of the libraries are arranged in a systematic way. All responsible librarian, I have to do a lot of works to maintain the books in a library are organized into different it properly. I follow the Dewey Decimal System and categories and are organized according to two categories. arrange all the books under the rules of this system. I group In fact, there are two systems of arranging books in a the books into ten categories and assign a particular number library. They are the Dewey Decimal System and the to a particular book. This is called a call number. It helps us Library of the Congress System. Most librarians follow to locate any book properly and easily. Students are greatly the first system and in this system books are grouped into benefited by this system. ten major categories. 8. A library should be well-organized. The books of a library should be arranged in such a way so that the users of these 5. (a) Most libraries are arranged in a systematic way. books can easily locate their useful book quickly and easily. English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions 7

Although there are two systems of arranging books in a meetings and seminars are held. People also pray for the library, most libraries follow the Dewey Decimal System in salvation of the souls of the martyrs. which books are grouped into ten major categories and then 14. Environmental Pollution organized alphabetically. Besides, each books is assined a Environmental pollution is now a burning question in our particular number which helps the systems to find the book country. Especially, our cities are getting polluted alarmingly. easily. And this number is called a call number . Life in the cities has become difficult as the most important 9. (a) free; (b) dominated; (c) protest; (d) ruled; (e) country; (f) elements like air, water, etc are always being polluted. deprived; (g) struggle; (h) sacrifice; (i) tolerate; (j) won. Air is the most important element of our environment. 10. (a) campaigns; (b) activists; (c) since; (d) around; (e) Our life depends on fresh air. But air is being polluted in trust; (f) funds; (g) undertakes; (h) environment; (i) many ways. Buses, trucks, and cars use petrol and diesel against; (j) abuse. which create smoke. Smoke causes air pollution. Railway 11. See ans to que no 11, Dhaka Board-2013, 1st paper, engines, power houses, mills and factories also cause air Page No - 29 pollution. 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Water is another important element of our environment. b i h e j c a f d g But the city people do not get safe water. The water of our cities becomes polluted because the refinery machines of 13. The International Mother Language Day water are faulty. There are leakages in the water pipelines. 21 February is observed as the International Mother As a result, dirty water enters through the leakages and Language Day. The then government of Pakistan declared thus water gets polluted. in 1948 that only Urdu would be the state language of Sound pollution is also rampant in our cities. There is no Pakistan. But the students of protested this strict law regarding sound pollution. Though there are announcement saying that Bangla would be the state some laws, they are being violated. Factories, buses, language of East Pakistan. The students formed ‘Mother trucks, loud speakers, construction works etc. are always Language Struggle Parishad’ and decided to continue causing sound pollution. their movement. On 21 February in 1952 many students All the above mentioned in pollutions are risky for our brought out a procession claiming their demand. But life. We fall victims to various diseases because we are suddenly the police fired upon the procession and some breathing in polluted air. Polluted water causes dysentery, students died on the spot. Consequently, Bangla was diarrhoea, etc. Sound pollution disturbs the proper declared the state language of East Pakistan. Afterwards, functioning of our mind and nerves. So, the pollution of on November 17, 1999 UNESCO declared the day as the air, water and sound is dangerous for our lives. International Mother Language Day. The day is observed The government must take proper steps to prevent or to respect one's mother tongue, in multilingual variety minimize these pollutions. The concerned organs of the and cultural traditions throughout the world. On 21 government must handle the issue with good care. Only February, the people of our country generally wake up then the condition will improve. early in the morning. They walk to Shaheed Minars We want to enjoy a healthy life. We need fresh air, safe barefooted with flowers and wreaths in hands. They also water and sound – free environment. We expect the put on a black badge to mark the day as a mournful one problem to be solved as soon as possible. for them. They offer flowers and wreaths on the foot of Shaheed Minars by standing silently for some time. Many 10. Barisal Cadet College, Barisal 1. (a) i) surrounds; (b) ii) 1972; (c) i) preserve the records of in a general meeting. The members of the committee are the Liberation War; (d) iv) several graves of the martyred chief patron adviser editor, assistant editors, business freedom fighters; (e) iii) to the sprit of our freedom fighters. editors, proofreaders, assistant proofreaders, etc. The Headteacher holds the post of chief patron and a senior 2-5. See ans to que no 2-5, Comilla Board-2008, 1st paper, teacher becomes the adviser. The editor, business editors Page No -44 and the assistant proofreaders are selected from among the 6. (a) represents; (b) sacrifice/contribution; (c) forgotten; (d) students. A magazine fund is also made up of the college reminds; (e) oppressors. ‘Magazine Fee’. The editor invites writings both in 7-8. See ans to que no 7-8, Comilla Board-2008, 1st paper, Bangla and English. Then, after proper scrutiny the best Page No -44 ones are selected for publishing. The business editors 9. (a) recent; (b) held; (c) visited; (d) displayed; (e) collect some money by selling spaces in the magazine for buying/collecting; (f) crowded; (g) permit; (h) had/collected; (i) advertisements. Generally, the magazine has two sections spreads; (j) enlarge /broaden. ⎯ Bangla and English. There are messages from the 10. (a) much; (b) fast; (c) worsens/ deteriorates; (d) up; (e) is; Headteacher and the secretary of the college, annual (f) asset/resource; (g) role; (h) remain; (i) condition; (j) gives. reports, essays, short stories, short plays, etc in it. It also 11. See ans to que no 11, Barisal Board-2007, 1st paper, contains jokes, quizes and puzzles. Most of the articles Page No -87 are written by the students. A few articles are contributed 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 by the teachers. A college magazine promotes team-spirit d a c f b e g h j i fosters to express the dormant power of thinking as well 13. My College Biennial as writing of the young learners. It helps to flourish A college magazine is a creative publication of a college. themselves as future writers and poets. It contains the literary works and other information of a 14. 18 March 2013 school. It is published once a year. We have a school a 12, Shaheed Mainul Road magazine in our college. To publish it smoothly a Dhaka-1000 magazine committee of usually nine members is formed Dear Naruhito 8 English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions

How’re you doing? It’s really delightful to hear from you The people in Bangladesh are very hard working, ready to after a long time. It makes me happier that you want to face any obstacles. They are very hospitable. We are know about our country and her people. happy when we have a guest in our home and try our best Let’s start with the geographical position of this small to entertain the guest. They like to talk a lot, even to the country. It is a South-Asian country surrounded by India strangers or foreigners. People here are much curious on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the south. about foreigners. They would even ask personal details to Myanmar lies on her south-east. Its area is 1,47,570 a stranger. But don’t think it is a harmful practice. square kilometres where about 150 million people live. So Anyway, the letter is getting long. No more today. I you see, the density of population of this country is very would like to have some pictures of your country. Would high. This country achieved independence in 1971 after you send me them? Take care. fighting against the well-equipped Pakistani Army for 9 months. We are the only nation who has the glory of With love fighting for its mother language. Our language movement Monira took place in 1952. We have a long cultural tradition, * Draw an envelope and write full addresses of the writer literature, arts, etc which are very much developed and and the addressee. have acquired international recognition. Or, Your childhood memory: See ans to que no 14(Or), Dhaka Board-2013, 1st paper, Page No -30

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1. (a) iv) vertically; (b) iv) touching sight ; (c) i) 1972 ; (d) 11. (a) Culture is a term used for a way of life. iii) immeasurable ; (e) iv) blood. (b) It includes a society’s beliefs, customs, languages and so on. 2. (a) True. (b) True. (c) False. Corr. Ans. By birth man (c) It produces similar behaviour and thought among likes freedom. (d) False. Corr. Ans. The breadth of the most people. memorial is 130 feet. (e) True. (d) Our culture has also some qualities that make it 3. (a) situated; (b) reminds ; (c) sacrifice ; (d) independence; different from others. (e) symbolic; (f) stands ; (g) measured; (h) graves ; (i) (e) We have some special qualities in our customs, ideas bow; (j) profound . and manners. 4. See ans to que no 4, Dinajpur Board-2010, 1st paper, (f) We shake hands at greeting only male with male, not Page No - 58 with female. (g) We eat by fingers sitting on the ground especially in 5. See ans to que no 5, Chittagong Board-2006, 1st paper, rural areas. Page No - 58 (h) Hospitality is a part of Bangladeshi culture. 6. (a) magnificent; (b) memory; (c) who; (d) laid down; (e) (i) Our culture is remarkable for folksongs like enable; (f) dignity; (g) huge; (h) covers; (i) preserved; (j) Lalongeeti, Pallygeeti, etc. warning. (j) Our culture is badly influenced by dish antenna and 7. See ans to que no 7, Chittagong Board-2006, 1st paper, so on. Page No - 73 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8. See ans to que no 8, Dinajpur Board-2010, 1st paper, f h b c j a e g i d Page No - 58 13. Traffic Jam: See ans to que no 13, Dhaka Board-2013, 9. (a) organization; (b) members; (c) Formed; (d) around; (e) 1st paper, Page No - 29 campaigning; (f) trust; (g) research; (h) issues; (i) abuse; 14. See ans to que no 14, Dhaka Board-2004, 1st paper, (j) action. Page No - 39 10. (a) affected; (b) increasing ; (c) contains; (d) save/protect; Or, Why you think more trees should be planted: See ans (e) catching; (f) effect; (g) severe; (h) are; (i) awareness; to que no 14(Or), Comilla Board-2004, 1st paper, Page No - 48 (j) fight . 12. Feni Girls' Cadet College, Feni 1. (a) iii. a lot; (b) iv. society and family do not allow so; (c) race. It is a matter of joy that new generation teachers are iv. up-to-date finding; (d) i. chance; (e) iii. optimistic. more confident and assertive. Teachers need to give 2. (a) True. (b) True. (c) False. Corr. Ans. Taking class is assesment tests to students. However, they can do better if one of the many jobs that a teacher has to do. (d) True. (e) they become conscious of up-to-date findings. False. Corr. Ans. Education helps to broaden outlook. 5. (a) The subject matter of the passage is the evaluation of 3. (a) undeniably; (b) disparity; (c) scope; (d) seemed; (e) teaching as a profession for women. besides; (f) set; (g) over; (h) study; (i) acquainted; (j) (b) Women cannot go ahead with their career because of recognized. their familial and social circumstances. (c) Most women prefer teaching as their career because 4. There is a great opportunity for women to take up teaching gives women a better opportunity to take teaching profession as their best career. By taking care of both home and career. refresher courses a teacher can develop easily. Besides, a (d) A teacher can develop his/her career by studying and teacher should have a good co-operation with his/her doing research and co-operating with colleagues. colleagues because in this profession the opportunities for (e) The new generations of female teachers are more development exist equally. But because of the lack of assertive and confident in their work. social and family support they lag behind in the merit English First Paper Q Key To Test Exam Questions 9

6. (a) various; (b) home; (c) struggle; (d) herself; (e) woman; 10. (a) certain; (b) has; (c) protected; (d) when; (e) speak; (f) (f) deal; (g) teachers; (h) right; (i) equally; (j) important. interfere; (g) established; (h) possesses; (i) do; (j) 7. I have been working in a secondary school for 5 years. I government. cannot forget the horrible situation in early days of my 11. (a) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. profession. At the beginning, I was unable to teach the (b) He wanted to be a sailor from his boyhood. students well; after somedays, I had come out from this (c) His father did not like the idea. situation. Besides, I could not get support from my (d) His father did not want that he should go to sea. family. My mother-in-law always insisted on leaving the job. Now the condition has changed much. At present I (e) He wanted him to study law. feel well in this profession. (f) Robinson Crusoe ran away from home one day. 8. Teaching is the best profession for women. If a woman (g) He became a cabin boy on a sailing ship. becomes a teacher, she can take care of both home and (h) He became a clever sailor in a few years. career. But she has to work a lot if she wants to develop (i) Once a storm arose in one of his voyages. professionally. Women fall behind due to social and family (j) It drove the ship on to a sandy bank. circumstances. But now the situation is changing and the 12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 new generation of women are more assertive and confident c e g i f a b d h j in their work. 13. Tree Plantation: See ans to que no 13, Comilla Board- 9. (a) virtues; (b) passion; (c) desires; (d) morally; (e) 2004, 1st paper, Page No - 48 instincts; (f) exercise; (g) distinction; (h) primary/ 14. See ans to que no 14, Dhaka Board-2011, 1st paper, foundation; (i) thoughts; (j) disgrace. Page No - 32 Or, The game you like most: See ans to que no 14(Or), Barisal Board-2013, 1st paper, Page No - 82