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EXCLUSIVE MODEL TEST-01 English (Compulsory)– Second Paper |
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Full Marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[ Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. ]
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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an |
of |
a |
wide |
read |
enough |
out |
the |
enrich |
A student must have the habit of (a) ¾¾ newspapers everyday. Mere bookish knowledge is not (b) ¾¾ in this competitive world. Newspapers help him (c) ¾¾ his general knowledge and make him aware (d) ¾¾ the burning issues of both inside and outside (e) ¾¾ country. A man who doesn't read newspaper is like (f) ¾¾ frog in a narrow well. Being ignorant (g) ¾¾ the current affairs, he can not take part in the talks and discussions in (h) ¾¾ enlightened society and feels like a fish (i) ¾¾ of water. By reading newspapers one can (j) ¾¾ one's range of knowledge in the field of science, history, geography, literature etc.
2. Complete the following passage with suitable words. .5 ´ 10 = 5
We cannot ignore the (a) ¾¾ of money in our life. To execute (b) ¾¾ scheme of life, we need money. It (c) ¾¾ our worldly peace and prosperity. We can enjoy our life well (d) ¾¾ we have enough money. Without money our life will (e) ¾¾ deplorable and lamentable. But (f) ¾¾ money is not easy for all. Ability as well as skill is (g) ¾¾ to earn money. Again, our peace and prosperity depend (h) ¾¾ the proper utilization of money. Spending money (i) ¾¾ an illegal way can lead us (j) ¾¾ the path of destruction and downfall. So, we should be aware of spending money.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1 ´ 5 = 5
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Drug addiction |
is |
strong attraction for any harmful thing. |
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It |
has |
not only a national but also a global problem. |
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Drugs |
means |
used for intoxicating and stimulating effects. |
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These drugs |
are |
grasped the young generation of the country. |
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Addiction |
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taken by smoking or through injection. |
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5 ´ 10 = 5
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overcome |
rise |
be |
enjoy |
come |
suffer |
walk |
pollute |
have |
There (a) ¾¾ different kinds of exercises. Walking (b) ¾¾ one of them. We (c) ¾¾ early in the morning for (d) ¾¾ a morning walk. While (e) ¾¾ in the morning, we can (f) ¾¾ fresh air. But in towns and cities air is being (g) ¾¾ in many ways. As a result, people (h) ¾¾ from different problems. To (i) ¾¾ this problem, people and the government should (j) ¾¾ forward.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied laughing, "I never count in this way. I earn barely enough to pass a day. And I'm happy." "Are you really happy?" said the banker.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1 ´ 10 = 10
(a) Unemployment is a state when a man has no work to earn money. (Simple)
(b) It is a social evil which hampers the progress of social life. (Compound)
(c) The prosperity of a society depends upon the reasonable income of its able-bodied persons. (Complex)
(d) This increases the per capita income. (Passive)
(e) Unemployment is a social evil which must be cured at any cost. (Negative)
(f) The government should take some measures in this regard. (Passive)
(g) The government alone cannot solve this problem. (Interrogative)
(h) The young people should find some ways to be employed. (Complex)
(i) Only perseverance of the young people can solve this problem. (Negative)
(j) We cannot but solve this problem. (Affirmative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1 ´ 5 = 5
(a) We work hard so that ¾¾.
(b) If we are not industrious, ¾¾.
(c) A man who leads an idle life ¾¾.
(d) An idle man can never help people and so ¾¾.
(e) We know the proverb that ¾¾.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. .5 ´ 10 = 5
Not only over the (a) coast areas, but also over other parts of the country (b) cyclone storm blows every year causing a great damages to life and property. Very often, an (c) reparable loss paralyses the economy of the country. A lot of money is spent for (d) reconstruct work. It is a matter or regret that in these circumstances relief goods are not (e) proper distributed among the victims. This is (f) doubt very (g) fortune. So, we have to (h) move all (i) regularities and (j) managements regarding natural disasters.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1 ´ 5 = 5
(a) Telling lines is a great sin, ¾¾?
(b) One lie begets hundred lies, ¾¾?
(c) None believes a liar, ¾¾?
(d) He has to lead a miserable life, ¾¾?
(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, ¾¾?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1 ´ 5 = 5
Rina is a very sincere student. (a) ¾¾ she finds time, she sits at her table. She does well in her college tests. (b) ¾¾, she doesn't forget to take physical exercise. (c) ¾¾, her brother Rony is very inattentive to his studies. (d) ¾¾, he doesn't do well in his school tests. One day, his father called him and said, "You should be attentive to your studies, (e) ¾¾. You won't be able to shine in life.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
rahim have you done your english lesson today asked the teacher yes sir I have done it but i havent understood some grammatical points replied rahim where is the problem said the teacher.
Part-B : Composition [40 Marks]
12. Suppose, some English teachers will be appointed in Luminous Preparatory School, Dhaka. You are interested to be an English teacher. Now, make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Hridoy. You read in Swarupkathi Pilot Model High School. The students of your class want to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school praying for permission and monetary assistance regarding the tour. 10
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on 'A School Magazine'. 10
15. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student". 12
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