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Hasan Ali Govt. High School, Chandpur Test Examination—2023; English
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Part A : Reading Test (50 Marks)
Read
the passage. Then answer the questions below (1—2). [Unit—3; Lesson—2(B)]
May
Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today
to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to
establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the
countries of the world.
Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th
centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been
working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.
On
May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an
eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers' rally was held near the
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and about 6000 workers joined it. The
rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand
together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At
one point of the rally, some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place.
The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200
policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed
instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were
injured.
The
events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited
until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay
and better lives.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1´7=7
(a) May Day is observed across the world to ——.
(i)
remember long working hour
(ii)
inspire the workers to work hard
(iii)
honour the historic struggle and sacrifices of the working people
(iv)
protest against the owners of mills and factories
(b) 19th century refers to ——.
(i)
1701–1800 (ii) 1801–1900 (iii) 1850–1950 (iv) 1901–2000
(c) "Not to give in to the bosses".
Here 'give in' means ——.
(i)
struggle (ii) dominate (iii) refuse (iv) surrender
(d) Which of the statement is true about May
Day?
(i)
it motivates the workers to work more
(ii)
it inspires them to be obedient to their bosses
(iii)
it inspires them to stand together
(iv)
it motivates them to work sincerely
(e) "Industrial Revolution" signifies
——.
(i)
the expansion of mills and factories (ii)
the revolution of workers
(iii)
the revolution of the owners (iv)
all the above
(f) A striker was killed on the —— May, 1886.
(i)
1st (ii) 2nd (iii) 3rd (iv) 4th
(g) The events of May 1, 1886 is a —— for the
workers.
(i)
reminder (ii) revolution (iii) recognition (iv) revolt
2. Answer the following questions. 2´5=10
(a) What
were the causes behind the struggle of May Day?
(b) Who
addressed the rally? What did they urge?
(c) What
happened when the workers went on strike?
(d) What
opportunities do the worker enjoy at present?
(e) Do you
support the idea of May Day? If yes, why? If not, why not?
3. Read the
following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the
information given in the passage. [Unit—5; Lesson–4(C)] 1´5=5
Fish
population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing
the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food
and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and
may have fewer fish fries. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise
even by one or two degrees Celsius.
Climate
change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world's
most valuable biological assets. 40% of people in the world eat fish as their
main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will
increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will
suffer from hunger and poverty.
Temperature
rise due (a) —— climate change creates a bad impact on the growth of fish
population. Very few assets are so (b) —— as fishes. Fishes are (c) —— as the
main source of protein. Any (d) —— of reducing greenhouse gas will greatly
hamper the production of fishes. For this, people (e) —— on fishes will suffer
much from hunger and poverty.
4. Complete
the following table with the information given in the passage. 1´5=5
Jagadish
Chandra Bose was born on 30 November 1858 in Bikrampur, Dhaka. He was brought
up in a home committed to pure Indian traditions and culture. He got his Elementary
education from Vernacular School, because his father thought that Bose should
learn his own mother tongue, before studying a foreign language like English.
Bose attended Cambridge after studying physics at Kolkata University. He
returned to India in 1885 after completing his BSc degree from Cambridge University.
The
central hall of the Royal Society in London was jam-packed with famous
scientists on May 10, 1901. Everyone seemed to be curious to know how Bose's
experiment will demonstrate that plants have feelings like other living beings
and humans.
Bose
authored two illustrious books : "Response in the Living and
Non-living" (1902) and "The Nervous Medhanism of Plants" (1926).
Prior to his death in 1937, Bose set up the Bose Institute at Kolkata. He was
elected the fellow of the Royal Society in 1920 for his amazing contributions
and achievements.
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Who |
What |
Event/Activity |
Where |
When |
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Bose |
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Vernacular
school |
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crowded
with scientists |
London |
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Bose
Institute |
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returned
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(v)
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5. Write the
summary of the above passage in your own words. 10
6. Match the parts of sentences given 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. 1´5=5
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Column A |
Column B |
Column C |
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(a) Bangladesh lies |
(i) gave warning |
(i) everybody of our country |
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(b) During recent years |
(ii) should be followed strictly |
(ii) earthquake zone |
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(c) The recurrence of earth quakes |
(iii) in the active |
(iii) at the time of building any house |
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(d) Exports |
(iv) earthquakes recur |
(iv) frequently in Bangladesh |
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(e) Earthquake resistant building code |
(v) in recent years have frightened |
(v) regarding earthquake |
7. Put the
following part of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. Only
the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1´8=8
(a) Alexander asked him how he would like to be
treated.
(b) Alexander, the king of Macedonia, crossed
the Khaibar pass and reached India.
(c) Porus came forward with his men and arms in
order to defend his land from the attack of Alexander.
(d) Alexander was pleased with Porus for his
bold reply and allowed him to rule his country as before.
(e) Then he came to the plain of the Punjub
which was ruled by a king named Porus.
(f) He was brought before Alexander.
(g) Porus bravely replied, "Like a
king."
(h) But
unfortunately, he was defeated and taken as a prisoner.
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Part
B : Writing Test (50 Marks)
8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on
'Environment Pollution'. 10
(a) What
is environment pollution? (b) How is it polluted? (c) What are the results of
environment pollution? (d) What kinds of pollution do you find in your
locality? (e) What are your recommendations to control environment pollution?
9. Read the beginning of a story. Write at least ten new sentences
to complete it, give a title of it. 10
One day, a boy was walking along a
railway. Suddenly, he saw a break in the lines. He thought that the driver of
the train might not notice it. He ..............
10. Look at the chart below. It shows the percentage of family's
household income distribution into different categories. Describe the pie chart
in 150 words. 10
11. Suppose, you are Nabil/Nabila. Your friend is Samir/Samira who
informed you about his/her plan after the SSC Exam. Now, write a letter to your
friend telling him/her what you intend to do after the SSC Examination. 10
11. Suppose, you are Robin/Runa. Your friend is
Limon/Lima. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the problem
of illiteracy and how to eradicate illiteracy from the country. 10
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