SHARIATPUR GOVERNMENT GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, SHARIATPUR Test Examination-2024 } English (Compulsory)– Second Paper
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SHARIATPUR GOVERNMENT
GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, SHARIATPUR Test Examination-2024 } English (Compulsory)– Second
Paper |
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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. 0.5 ´
10 = 5
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consequence |
cut |
rise |
disaster |
surroundings |
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recklessly |
extinction |
necessary |
increase |
expect |
The destruction
of forests and other (a) ¾¾ is causing the (b) ¾¾ of various plants and
animal every day. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one third of
its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) ¾¾ down. Moreover, they
are being burnt (d) ¾¾ resulting in an (e) ¾¾ in carbon-dioxide and
ultimately the water level is (f) ¾¾ as a (g) ¾¾ of global warming. It
is (h) ¾¾ that the new century will face an overwhelming
environmental (i) ¾¾. It is therefore (j) ¾¾ to check the reckless
pollution of the environment.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5
´ 10 = 5
Language plays
a very important (a) ¾¾ in the life of human
beings. We use language from the (b) ¾¾ we wake up in the
morning (c) ¾¾ we go to bed at night. We use (d) ¾¾ for different purposes.
We use language to (e) ¾¾ our ideas, thoughts
and feelings to (f) ¾¾ our message or to
pass (g) ¾¾ information to others. In short, language is
(h) ¾¾ present in our activities. It is (i) ¾¾ inseparable part of
(j) ¾¾ we are, what we do and believe.
3. Make
five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1
´ 5 = 5
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The students of our country |
has always been |
an important part of our history |
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Their sacrifice and heroism |
have created |
that their duties and responsibilities end with their
studies |
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Our student community |
played |
a significant role in quota reform movement |
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They |
should not assume |
aware of their duties and responsibilities |
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However, the students |
constitute |
the tradition of sacrificing their tender lives for the cause
of motherland |
4. Complete
the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 ´
10 = 5
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shout |
carry |
be |
go |
become |
burry |
get |
by |
pull |
It (a) ¾¾ a market day
yesterday. The weather (b) ¾¾ worse. People hade to
(c) ¾¾ by boat to market. A boatman (d) ¾¾ the boat. Everybody
was (e) ¾¾ to (f) ¾¾ into the boat. The
boatman was (g) ¾¾ all the time not to
be (h) ¾¾. There (i) ¾¾ too many people. A
single boat could not (j) ¾¾ all the people in one
trip.
5. Change the narrative style of the following
text. 5
"How is
your mother, Hamid?” asked Mrs Jamil, “She is very well. Thank you.” Hamid
replied. “I am very glad to hear that she is better." said Mrs Jamil.
6. Change the sentences according to
directions. 1
´ 10 = 10
(a) In order to
acquire knowledge we should read books. (Compound)
(b) Books introduce
us to the domain of knowledge. (Passive)
(c) The books of
great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Complex)
(d) Books are the
greatest friends. (Positive)
(e) Reading books is
the noblest habit. (Comparative)
(f) Books give us
not only knowledge but also pleasure. (Affirmative)
(g) Those who do not
read books keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (Compound)
(h) To make a
civilized society, there is no alternative to reading books. (Interrogative)
(i) People should
be motivated to read more and more books. (Active)
(j) We must create
social movement about reading books. (Negative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1
´ 5 = 5
(a) He pretends as
if ¾¾¾¾¾¾.
(b) It is high time ¾¾¾¾¾¾.
(c) Walk slowly lest
¾¾¾¾¾¾.
(d) ¾¾¾¾¾¾ cannot succeed.
(e) Had I seen you
before, ¾¾¾¾¾¾.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes
or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.5
´ 10 = 5
Life without
(a) sure and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) charm if it does
not have any time to enjoy the (c) beauty objects of nature. (d) monotony
work hinders the (e) smooth of work. Leisure (f) new our spirit
to work. Everybody knows that (g) work is (h) harm. Leisure does
not mean (i) averse to work. It gives freshness and (j) create to
our mind.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1
´ 5 = 5
(a) None of us can
solve this problem, ¾¾¾¾¾¾?
(b) There is little
water in the glass, ¾¾¾¾¾¾?
(c) One cannot deny
this proposal, ¾¾¾¾¾¾?
(d) You need to see
a doctor, ¾¾¾¾¾¾?
(e) Nothing was
said, ¾¾¾¾¾¾?
10. Complete the passage using suitable
connectors. 1
´ 5 = 5
People usually
want to have their own way. They want to think and
act (a) ¾¾ they like. (b) ¾¾ one cannot have one's
own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without
considering the interest of others (c) ¾¾ his own interest.
People in society may take their own decision. (d) ¾¾ these decisions ought
not to be unjust (e) ¾¾ harmful to others.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where
necessary in the following text. 5
Stop you are
eating all our bread shouted the two rats I m doing my best but I have told you
that its difficult said the monkey give us that little piece said the rats this
is my piece havent i laboured a lot for you said the monkey
Part-B : Composition
[40 Marks]
12. Suppose, a
computer operator will be appointed in the National ICT Research centre, Dhaka.
You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for
the same. 8
13. Imagine, you are the inhabitants of Feni
Sadar Upazilla. Recently a devastating flood has visited in your area. Now,
write an application to the DC of your district for relief and medical aid for
the flood affected people in your area. 10
14. Write a paragraph on ‘Water Pollution’. 10
15. Write a composition on 'A Memorable Day in
your Life’. 12
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