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Gaibandha Govt. Boys'
High School, Gaibandha Test
Examination—2023; English : Paper I |
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Part A : Reading Test (50 Marks)
Read
the text and answer the questions. [Unit—3;
Lesson—6(B)]
'Pahela Boishakh' is the first
day of Bangla new year. The day is a public holiday. This day has a special
significance for us as it is a part of Bangalee culture and tradition. People
from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious
beliefs, celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole
of Bangladesh is in a festive mood. The day inspires people to start life with
renewed hopes and aspirations.
Every year the day is celebrated
traditionally. People wake up early in the morning, have a bath and wear
traditional clothes. Women wear white sarees
with red borders and adorn themselves with colourful churis and flowers, while men dress themselves in pajamas and punjabis. It is a day when people love eating traditional food.
One of the most colourful events
of the day is held in Dhaka. Early in the morning, people in hundreds and
thousands pour in from all directions to attend the cultural function at Ramna Batamul organized by Chhayanaut. The cultural programme
begins just at sunrise and the renowned artists of the country take part in the
programme that starts with the famous Tagore-song Esho-he-Boishakh, Esho Esho... Artists also sing traditional
folk songs, and perform classical dances to the rhythm of musical instruments.
People also come to join the
colourful processions, the biggest carnival of the country, organized by the
Fine Arts students of Dhaka University. The procession usually displays the traditional
practices of Bangalee culture. The masks and wreaths worn by the people are so
fascinating! Often they symbolise contemporary worries or happiness in the
national life. It attracts an increasing number of foreign tourists every year.
The day is also observed all over
the country. Different social and cultural organisations and educational
institutions celebrate the day with their own cultural programmes.
On
this day, newspapers bring out special supplements. There are also special
programmes on the radio and television. The celebration of Pahela Boishakh
marks a day of cultural unity for the whole nation.
1. Choose
the best answer from the alternatives. 1´7=7
(a) The word 'live' in the phrase 'telecast live' means ——.
(i) recorded programme (ii) sponsored
programme
(iii) broadcast at an actual programme (iv) give life to a programme
(b) Which of the statements is true?
(i)
Pahela Boishakh marks a day of cultural pluralism
(ii)
Pahela Boishakh marks a day of traditional pluralism
(iii)
Pahela Boishakh marks a day of cultural unity
(iv)
Pahela Boishakh marks a day of dins and bustles
(c) What
does the expression 'irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious
beliefs' in line 3 mean?
(i) It matters a little what one's caste
or creed is.
(ii) It doesn't matter what one's faith
and beliefs are.
(iii) It hardly maters what one's
nationality is.
(iv) Pahela Boishakh has its special
global appeal.
(d) What
is the main theme of the cultural programmes that are arranged on Pahela
Boishakh? To ——.
i) entertain the audiences (ii) celebrate Pahel
Boishakh
(iii) represent our own culture (iv) amuse the visitors
(e) Which
of the following has the closest meaning to the phrase 'pour in' used in the
passage?
(i) spilling out (ii) arriving in overwhelming
numbers
(iii) drenched (iv) heading for
(f) The
phrase 'age-old tradition' means ——.
(i)
new customs and manners (ii)
long practised customs
(iii)
modern customs (iv)
ancient tradition
(g) On this day, the entire country wears a —— look.
(i) sad (ii)
sorrow (iii) gloomy (iv) festive
2. Answer
the following questions in your own word. 2´5=10
(a) Depict
in your words the biggest carnival of the country?
(b) What do
you think is the essence of the celebration of Pahela Boishakh?
(c) What is
the resolution of the people on this day?
(d) 'It
attracts an increasing number of foreign tourists every year." — Who
says this? Why does she say this? Explain in 2/3 sentences.
(e) What do
the masks and wreaths symbolise?
3. Read the
following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the
information of the text. [Unit—6; Lesson—5(A)] 1´5=5
The government of Bhutan has taken a number of
steps to protect its biodiversity. Bhutan is the first country in the world
with specific constitutional obligations on its people to protect the
environment. As per the constitution, at least 60 percent of the country must
remain under forest cover at all times. Efforts are also taken to protect the
nation against the intrusion of foreign cultures and values. The first foreign
tourists were allowed into Bhutan in 1974. Now, tourism is encouraged but is
controlled and limited to about 6,000 visitors a year. Bhutan is one of the
last countries in the world to introduce television and the Internet to its
people. The government lifted a ban on TV and the Internet only in 1999. The
Bhutanese government has made it mandatory for all Bhutanese to wear only their
national dress in public.
Questions
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Bhutan
is exceptional in protecting natural environment. The country has (a) —— law to preserve nature. Moreover,
it has preventive (b) —— against the
intrusion of foreign cultures. No tourist was allowed to (c) —— Bhutan until
1974. Even till now, a limited number of tourists can visit Bhutan per (d) ——.
Besides, wearing national dress is (e) —— for all the Bhutanese in public.
Read the
following passage and answer the questions 4 and 5.
SAARC
is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development.
The full form of SAARC is "South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation". At the initial stage, there were only seven developing
nations to form the organisation. Later, Afghanistan was included as one of its
member countries SAARC started its journey through holding its first conference
in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. At present, the member countries of this
organisation are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka and Afghanistan. The secretariat of this organisation is situated in the
capital of Nepal. Its head is called Secretary General. There is a deep
relationship between Bangladesh and SAARC. It was Bangladesh that took the
first initiative to form SAARC. As the initiator of SAARC, Bangladesh has been
playing a significant and strong role in its different activities. As one of
the member countries it has also been making every effort to expand the trade
between the member countries and to solve the regional conflicts and existing
crises among the neighbouring countries.
4. Complete the table below with information form the above passage. 1´5=5
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Aim |
Mutual
cooperation |
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Time |
Officially
started in (i) ................. |
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Who/What |
Event/Activity |
When |
Where |
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(ii)
................. |
initiator
of SAARC |
1985 |
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Secretariat |
located |
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(iii)
................. |
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(iv)
................. |
included
as the last member country |
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First
conference |
(vi)
................. |
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Dhaka |
5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10
6. Make the parts of sentences given in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to
write seven complete sentences. 1´5=5
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Column A |
Column B |
Column C |
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(a) Communicative competence means |
(i) is picking up a language |
(i) appropriately in different circumstances |
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(b) There are |
(ii) more successful |
(iii) when it is acquired |
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(c) Acquisition |
(iii) two ways of developing |
(iii) spontaneously |
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(d) A language is |
(iv) the ability of using language |
(iv) communicative competence |
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(e) In non-technical term acquisition |
(v) is the way of developing ability |
(v) in their mother tongue |
7. Put the
following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the
corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. 1´8=8
(a) The dog cropped the bone and barked at the crow.
(b) One of them started pecking to dog's tail.
(c) Both the crows went near the dog.
(d) Once a dog was eating a bony piece of meat sitting under a tree.
(e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry.
(f) It flew away and after sometime returned with another crow.
(g) A crow saw him and wished to eat that.
(h) In the meantime, the other crow flew away with the bone.
Part B : Writing Test (50 Marks)
8. Write a
paragraph on 'Deforestation' in about 150 words answering the following
questions. 10
(a)
What is deforestation? (b) What are the causes of deforestation? (c) What are
the impacts of deforestation on human being, fauna, nature and climate? (d) How
will the low laying countries be affected? (e) How can deforestation be
prevented?
9. Read the
beginning of the following story. The story is not complete. Write ten new
sentences to complete the story and given a suitable title to it. 10
Robert
Bruce was the king of Scotland. His army was defeated again and again against
the King Edward-1 of England. Being defeated for six times he lost his hope
........
10. Suppose,
you are Raiyan. Your SSC Examination is knocking at the door. Your father wants
to know your preparation for the exam. Now, write a letter to your father about
your preparation for SSC Exam. 10
11. Write a
dialogue between you and the manager of a bank about how to open a bank
account. 10
12. Look at the
following pie chart. It shows the choice of professions by different educated
youths in Bangladesh. Now, describe the pie chart in about 150 words. You are
advised to highlight and summarize the information given in the pie chart. 10
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