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St. Gregory's High
School & College, Dhaka Test
Examination–2023; Paper II |
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Part A :
Grammar (60 Marks)
1. Fill in
the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of
some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. .5´10=5
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for |
but |
love |
create |
by |
global |
deprive |
united |
damage |
also |
Terrorism is a (a) ——
threat and major concern (b) —— almost all the countries. Terrorists cause (c)
—— to human lives and properties (d) —— panic and terror. The cause of
terrorism is mainly (e) —— of genuine rights and (f) —— greed and exploitation
(g) —— different groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult
(h) —— not impossible if the intellectuals and peace (i) —— nations work (j)
——.
2. Fill in
the blanks with suitable words. .5´10=5
The
natural calamities happening (a) —— the world prove that there has been a (b)
—— in global climate. Hurricane, Katrina, Rita, Tsunami, Earthquake, Typhoon
and Cyclone are (c) —— the outcomes of this change. Experts have warned that we
are heading (d) —— a great disaster because of environment (e) ——. We are doing
a great (f) —— to our environment by doing (g) —— in our activities. (h) —— is
the most spectacular reason that causes this degradation. And it is we who are
(i) —— for this. We must not pollute our environment if we want to keep our (j)
—— earth habitable.
3. Make five
sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1´5=5
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Computer |
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an electronic machine that can perform the work done by
human brain |
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It |
has |
handle
millions of problems in a few seconds |
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A computer |
is |
one
of the most wonderful inventions of modern science |
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Even
it |
can |
surpassed the skill and limitations of the human brain in
many respects |
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It |
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a
fairly recent invention |
4. Complete
the following text with right forms of the verbs. Use negative where necessary. .5´10=5
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learn |
shape |
influence |
go |
form |
mould |
grow |
teach |
exercise |
take |
A
mother (a) —— an undeniable influence in (b) —— children's character and in (c)
—— their future destiny. The things that they learn at home (d) —— a firm root
in them. And it (e) —— without saying that the children get this learning
mostly from their mother as they live under her direct supervision and constant
care. This is why, a child (f) —— the language first from its mother. The
culture of the family also (g) —— the children's habits and manners. Mother
should (h) —— her children how to
(i) —— the habit of good manners with a view to (j) —— up in gentle
environment.
5. Change
the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Brothers, we shall build up a new Bangladesh. We shall
eradicate illiteracy from the country," said the leader. Standing up one
of the people said, "How?" "Stamping out corruption and setting
up a number of schools. Please help me morally and financially," said the
leader confidently. "Our support will always be with you so long as your
intension will be honest," said the people together.
6. Change the sentences according to
directions. 1´10=10
(a) Water, a
vital element of the environment, is polluted in different ways. (Complex)
(b) When rain and floods wash away some of these
chemicals, they get mixed with water. (Simple)
(c) Mills
and factories also pollute water. (Passive)
(d) Water vehicles pollute rivers
by dumping oil, food waste and human waste into them. (Compound)
(e) Thus,
water is contaminated by various kinds of waste and filth. (Active)
(f) But we
must prevent water pollution. (Passive)
(g) By preventing
this pollution, we can remain healthy. (Complex)
(h) We have to raise awareness among people so that we
can reduce water pollution. (Simple)
(i) It is
not an impossible task. (Affirmative)
(j) Only
awareness can help us. (Negative)
7. Complete
the following sentences. 1´5=5
(a) Hardly
had he taken shelter under a big tree ——.
(b) Man
proposes but ——.
(c) He
pretended as though ——.
(d) I am
optimistic that ——.
(e) Save
something for the future lest ——.
8. Fill in
the following blanks with the words added with suffix or prefix or both. .5´10=5
Life without leisure and (a) —— (relax) —— is dull. Nobody can work (b) —— (with)
—— rest. Life becomes (c) —— (charm) —— if man does not have any time to (d) ——
(joy) —— the (e) —— (beauty) —— object of nature. (f) —— (monotony) —— work
hinders the (g) —— (smooth) —— of work. Leisure (h) —— (new) —— our spirit to
work. It does not always mean (i) —— (idle) ——, it gives (j) —— (fresh) —— of
mind.
9. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1´5=5
(a) Environment
pollution is increasing at an alarming rate. It is high time we thought about
it seriously, ——?
(b) In the
rainy season, the rivers assume a terrible shape. Then the rivers may be used
to store water to use in the dry season, ——?
(c) I
attempted to rise but could not move. I was strongly fastened to the ground,
——?
(d) A greedy
man is covetous of wealth. He carves for money. He is not satisfied with what
he has, ——?
(e) There is
a difference between the educated and the uneducated. Again, there is a
difference between the rich and the poor, ——?
10. Complete
the passage using suitable connectors. 1´5=5
The importance of English can hardly be exaggerated (a) —— it is a global language. (b)
—— we need to learn it for higher studies as books of almost all faculties of
knowledge are written in English. It is the sole language (c) —— has become the
only language of the world of communication. (d) —— we know English, we will
fail to keep pace with the fast moving world. (e) ——, learning and teaching
English in Bangladesh suffer serious setbacks.
11. Use capitalization and proper punctuation in
the sentences. 5
please
let me have the coffin the prince cried. i will pay you well for it we wouldn't
sell it for the rest of the world one of the dwarfs said but i cannot live
without snow white sighed the prince
Part B : Composition (40 Marks)
12. Suppose,
Uniliver Bangladesh Ltd. is going to appoint some Sales Executive. The desired
candidates should be postgraduate major in Marketing having two years working
experience in the relevant field added with interpersonal skills in Bangla and
English. Now, write an application to the General Manager, Uniliver Bangladesh
Ltd. for the above mentioned post. 8
13. Suppose,
you are Aurko. Recently, an important bridge of your locality has completely
damaged by the recent flood. It is of no more use. Now, write an application to
the Chairman of your locality for the construction of the bridge over the
canal. 10
14. Write a
paragraph on "A Street Hawker" by answering the following questions. 10
15. Write a composition on "Social Network
and Its Impact on Our Life". 12
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