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Jhalakati
Govt. High School, Jhalakati Test Examination—2023; English : Paper I |
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Part A : Reading Test (50 Marks)
Read
the passage. Then answer the questions below (1—2). [Unit—11; Lesson—2(B)]
Countries of the world rely
heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are
two major types of energy sources: renewable and non-renewable. Hydrocarbon or
fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real
big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas, etc. are finite
energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they
will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the
environment to repair. Thirdly, fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on
earth's environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy
sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished
and never run out.
Most renewable energy comes
either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can
be used for heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for
other commercial and industrial uses.
The sun's heat drives the wind
and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce
electricity. Then the wind and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When
this water vapour turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or
streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy.
Along
with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. Plants produce biomass
which again can be turned into fuels such as fire wood, alcohol, etc.
identified as bioenergy.
Scientists
have identified hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It
is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a
gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to make
water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to
produce electricity.
Our
Earth's interior contains molten lava with tremendous heat. This heat inside
the Earth produces steam and hot water which can be tapped as geothermal
energy to produce electricity for heating homes, etc.
Ocean
energy comes
from several sources. Ocean's force of tide and wave can be used to produce
energy. The surface of the ocean gets more heat from the sun than the ocean
depths. This temperature difference can be used as energy source too.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1´7=7
(a) Solar energy is the source of ——.
(i)
non-renewable energy (ii)
renewable energy
(iii)
hydroelectric energy (iv)
geo-energy
(b) renewable energy can be ——.
(i)
damaging (ii) destructive (iii) harmful (iv) filled again
(c) Fossil fuels are ——.
(i)
infinite (ii)
non-finite (iii) limited (iv) unlimited
(d) Consumption of fossil fuels ——.
(i)
is favourable for our happy life in the world
(ii)
is causing irreparable damage to our environment
(iii)
does not create any problem for us
(iv)
is not likely to lead us towards a crisis
(e) What is the direct pollutant on earth's
environment?
(i)
renewable energy source (ii)
non-renewable energy source
(iii)
solar energy source (iv)
sunlight energy source
(f) The word 'replenish' refers to ——.
(i)
omit (ii) fill-up (iii) combined (iv) separate
(g) What can be tapped as geothermal energy?
(i)
steam and hot water (ii)
river and hot wind
(iii)
sunlight and wind (iv)
steam and river
2. Answer the following questions. 2´5=10
(a) What are
the major differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
(b) How do non-renewable energies play a negative
role on environment?
(c) Why do renewable energy sources never run
out?
(d) How can ocean be a source of energy?
(e) What is geothermal energy and how can it be
used?
3. Read the
passage. Then fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of
the passage. [Unit—10; Lesson—3(B)] 1´5=5
Pritilata
was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr
Khastagir Government Girls' School in Chattogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She
finally graduated in Philosophy with distinction from Bethune College in
Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the anti-British
movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without
gender discrimination, and her motherland without British colonial rule. So,
she received combat training to fight against the British rule. Soon after,
Pritilata became the head teacher of Nandankanon Aparna Charan School in
Chattogram. Gradually she involved herself in Surja Sen's armed resistance
movement. Surja Sen was a famous anti-British movement organizer and activist
in Chattogram area that time. In 1932, Surja Sen planned an attack on the
Pahartali European Club. The club was well known for its notorious sign : Dogs
and Indians not allowed. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of
10–12 men to attack the Club. The raid was successful but Pritilata dressed as
a man, failed to get out of the Club. She committed suicide by taking potassium
cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can work like men. She also
proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for
freedom from the British colonial rule. Her dream came true. The British rule
came to an end though she couldn't see it during her lifetime.
Questions :
Pritilata
is an (a) —— for all women. (b) —— she did is really great. Her (c) —— in Surja
Sen's armed resistance movement was a demand
at that time. But it was a matter of (d) ——. that she was not (e) —— to
enjoy the freedom.
Read the passage on Charles Babbage and
answer questions no. 4 and 5.
Charles
Babbage was an English Mathematician. He was a mechanical engineer who is best
known for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791
in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. he was transferred to Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was the top
mathematician there. He received an honorary degree without examination in
1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1816. From 1828 to 1839
Babbage was Lucasian Professor of mathematics
at Cambridge University. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical
computer in 1822 that eventually led to today's computer. He died at his home
in London on 18 October 1871.
4. Complete the table below with the
information from the above passage. 1´5=5
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About
Charles Babbage |
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Aims |
focusing
his invention to the readers |
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Lifespan
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Born
in 1791 and died in 1871 at his (i) ............ in London |
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When
and where his events occurred |
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Who/What |
Event |
Year/Time |
place/what |
Work
field |
Speciality/
Function |
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Charles
Babbage |
received |
(ii)
............. |
an
honorary degree |
without
examination |
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(iii)
............ |
selected
him |
1816 |
a
fellow |
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Babbage |
was
appointed |
1828–1839 |
(iv)
............. |
Mathematics |
(v)
............. |
5. Write a summary of the above passage in your
own words. 10
6. Match the parts of sentences given in
columns '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) Patriotism
is a great virtue |
(i) to be
ready to fight against |
(i) themselves
to work for the country |
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(b) It is
such a virtue |
(ii) to be
patriot and to be devoted |
(ii) all
oppressions that can hinder our progress |
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(c) Patriotism
inspires us |
(iii) that
inspire children to prepare |
(iii) dream
of a developed nation |
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(d) So, we
all should encourage our children |
(iv) without
which we cannot |
(iv) to
their respective duties and responsibilities |
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(e) Radio
and television should telecast programmes |
(v) for
which a citizen doesn’t hesitate |
(v) to
shed the last drop of his blood |
7. Put the following parts 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) It was named after an English man named
George Everest.
(b) There might be snow slides and crakes under
ice and snow.
(c) Mount Everest has always fascinated
climbers.
(d) Mount Everest is in the Himalayan Mountains.
(e) It is in the north of India between Tibet
and Nepal.
(f) He is the first to survey the Himalayas.
(g) It is difficult and dangerous because there
is snow all over.
(h) But climbing Everest is difficult and
dangerous.
Part
B : Writing Test (50 Marks)
8. Answer the following questions to write a
paragraph on 'COVID-19'. 10
(a) What is corona virus? (b) What is
COVID-19? (c) How does the virus spread? (d) What are the symptoms of someone
infected with a corona virus? (e) What can we do to protect ourselves?
9. Read the
beginning of the story. Write at least ten new sentences to complete the story. 10
Bayazid Bostami was a great
saint. As a child, he was a very obedient boy. He was very devoted to his
mother. One night Bayazid was ...................
10. Write an
email to your friend describing your experience of the visit to a place of
historical interest. 10
11. The pie
chart below shows the interest of the students of a secondary school in
different subjects. Describe the pie chart in about 150 words. You should
highlight and summarize the information given in the chart. 10
12. Suppose, you are Rana and Shamim is your
classmate. Now, write a dialogue on the bad effects of copying in the
examination. 10
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