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Part A : Reading
1. Read the text about being helpful and kind, and then answer the questions that follow :
It was a bright and sunny morning. On her way to school, Lily noticed an elderly woman struggling with
heavy shopping bags. Lily immediately rushed over to help her carry the bags. The elderly woman smiled
and said, "You are so generous, dear!"
As Lily continued walking she saw a young girl who had lost her way. The girl looked frightened and
confused. Lily approached her calmly and offered to guide her to her destination. The girl was relieved
and thanked Lily, saying, "You are so kind!"
Later, Lily spotted a friend who had forgotten her lunch at home. Lily offered to share her own lunch
with her friend. Her friend was very grateful and said, "You are always so considerate, Lily!"
At school, Lily participated actively in class and helped her classmates with their group project. Her
teacher praised her, saying, "You are very cooperative and a great team player."
After school, Lily went to the park where she saw a young boy who was having trouble fixing his bicycle.
She stopped to assist him, and together they managed to get the bike working. The boy thanked her with a
smile, saying, "You are very helpful!" [cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 7.1 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Choose the best answer from the alternatives : 15=5
i. What did Lily do when she saw the elderly woman with heavy shopping bags?
(a) She ignored her (b) She asked someone else to help
(c) She helped carry the bags (d) She called a taxi for her
ii. How did Lily assist the young girl who had lost her way?
(a) She gave her a map (b) She guided her to her destination
(c) She called her parents (d) She took her to a police station
iii. What did Lily do for her friend?
(a) She bought lunch for her (b) She offered money for lunch
(c) She took her to a restaurant (d) She shared her own lunch
iv. How did Lily contribute to her class project?
(a) She worked alone (b) She helped her classmates
(c) She skipped the project (d) She criticized others' work
v. What did Lily do for the young boy with bicycle?
(a) She took him to a bike repair shop (b) She left him alone
(c) She assisted him in fixing the bicycle (d) She bought a new bike for him
(b) Write short answers to the following questions : 5  2 = 10
i. How did Lily help the elderly woman?
ii. What did Lily do to the young girl who was frightened?
iii. What did Lily do when her friend forget her lunch?
iv. How did Lily help her classmates?
v. What was Lily's action when she saw the boy with the broken bicycle?
2. Read the text and answer the questions that follow :
Faiaz has some special qualities that not only personify him as a good student but also a good human
being. He is honest and always speaks the truth. Whenever he sees a person in trouble he goes to help. So
he is very helpful and kind. He attends his lessons in time and listens to his teachers and elders. So, he is
punctual and obedient. He does his homework regularly and finishes his course before the exams. So, he
is very sincere and diligent. He is disciplined as well since he abides by the rules and regulations of the
 educational institution and the country. He is co-operative, so he helps the weaker students. He is very
polite and as a result is loved by all. Everyone should try to cultivate these qualities to be an ideal human
being. [cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 7.1 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer.
15=5
i. Faiaz is devoid of qualities.
ii. He helps a person in trouble.
iii. He is not very obedient.
iv. He follows the rules and regulations of the country.
v. Everybody loves him.
(b) Read the text again and match column A with column B. 15=5
Column A Column B
a) helpful and kind i. so loved
b) obedient ii. follows the rules and regulations
c) disciplined iii. helps anybody in trouble
d) polite iv. studies hard
e) diligent v. listens to teachers and elders
Part B : Appreciating Poems
3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :
Only A Dad
Only a dad with a tired face,
Coming home from the daily race,
Bringing little of gold or fame
To show how well he has played the game;
But glad in his heart that his own rejoice
To see him come and to hear his voice.
Only a dad with a brood of four,
One of ten million men or more
Plodding along in the daily strife,
Bearing the whips and the scorns of life,
With never a whimper of pain or hate,
For the sake of those who at home await.
Only a dad, neither rich nor proud,
Merely one of the surging crowd
Toiling, striving from day to day,
Facing whatever may come his way,
Silent whenever the harsh condemn,
And bearing it all for the love of them.
Only a dad but he gives his all
To smooth the way for his children small,
Doing with courage stern and grim,
The deeds that his father did for him.
This is the line that for him I pen:
Only a dad, but the best of men.
 (a) Answer the following questions : 23=6
i) Who comes home with a tired face?
ii) Why did he bear all the hardship?
iii) What is the theme of this poem?
(b) How many stanzas are there in the poem? 11=1
(c) Write the rhyming words in the following table. 0.5  6 = 3
proud 
 way
all 
pen 
condemn 
 him

Part C : Grammar
4. Read the following story and rewrite it using capital letters or punctuation marks where necessary.
1  10 = 10
Abul Kasem fazlul Huq was born in backergunge District on 26 October 1873 He is popularly known as
Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq. He was a bengali lawyer and politician He held different political posts
including general Secretary of the indian national Congress Education Minister, the first Muslim Mayor
of Calcutta, Chief Minister of undivided Bengal and East Pakistan and so on He worked a lot for Bengal.
5. (a) Read the following passage carefully. Identify five adjectives in the text and write their
synonyms in the table provided below. 15=5
Mini Bear had a lovely garden in front of her cottage at the end of the wood. There was a green lawn
and beautiful flowers of many kinds grew in the garden. Red and yellow roses grew along with
lilies. There were pink and white carnations too.
Bobo Rabbit helped Mini. He mowed the lawn. He raked the dry leaves and kept the garden clean.
Mini also grew vegetables in her garden. Bobo was fond of fresh vegetables. He took good care of
the carrots, lettuce, potatoes and peas. Mini would let Bobo have as many carrots and as much
lettuce as he liked.
Mini watered the plants every day. She loved her garden.
Adjective Synonym

(b) Read the conversation and write three sentences to describe Rana using at least 5 adjectives.
15=5
Situation : Rana is unpunctual to his study
Myself : Good morning, Rana. How are you?
Rana : I am not so good. And you?
Myself : I am well. But why aren't you completely well?
Rana : In every examination, I'm cutting a sorry figure.
Myself : What's the reason? Don't you utilize your time properly?
 Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself : Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on this has no good side.
Rana : I don't feel bored in watching TV.
Myself : But as a student, you should study more and more.
Rana : Thank you for your good advice.
Myself : Welcome.
(c) Read the passage below. Then identify adjectives and write the noun they refer to in the
following table. 15=5
My home is in a village which is beautiful. It is made with brick, wood and tin. Various kinds of
trees surround our home and most of them are fruit trees. There is also a pond in our house the ghat
of which is brick-built. A lot of trees are planted on the bank of the pond. There are five members in
my family. They are my parents, aunts, me and my younger sister, Ankhi. As a proud member of my
family I can say that my home is comfortable. Here everybody has separate room and I have a
separate reading room also. I like my home very much because it provides every necessity for its
members. I find a calm and congenial atmosphere in my house to lead a happy life.
Adjective Nouns

6. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 15=5
a) Some students haven't submit their assignment yet. The teacher wants them to submit assignment by
tomorrow. (Obligation)
b) You lost your grammar book. You want to borrow your friend's grammar book. (Polite request)
c) An unbearable heat is felt. A low wave is created in the Bay of Bengal. (Possibility)
d) Your friend is in trouble. You want to help him. (Permission)
e) You have an urgent piece of business. You need to go out. You want to have permission from your
boss. (Request)
Part D : Writing
7. Write an application to your Headmaster for setting up a debating club in your school. 12
8. Write a dialogue between Sharmin and Rafiq on reading habit. 8
9. Write a story based on the following situations. 15
Fact : Two friends went on a journey
Situation : A forest
Characters : Two friends
Time : Back in the past
Your story should maintain the following features :
● Beginning & closing, theme, time and place
● Characters & incidents
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Part A : Reading
1. Read the text about cultural and social behavioural similarities and dissimilarities between
Bangladesh and the United States, and answer the questions that follow :
Bangladesh and the United States have both cultural similarities and differences in familial, social, and
behavioural aspects.
In Bangladesh, family is central to life. Extended families often live together or close by, and strong
family bonds are emphasized. Respect for elders and family traditions is highly valued. Social
interactions are typically formal, and community events are frequent.
In contrast, the United States generally has smaller, nuclear families. Many people live independently from
their extended families, focusing on individuals achievements and personal space. Social interactions can be
more casual and informal, with a greater emphasis on personal freedom and self-expression.
Behaviourally, Bangladeshis often show hospitality and warmth, with a strong sense of community. In
the US, while hospitality is also important, people might prioritize privacy and individualism more. Both
cultures value kindness and respect, but they express these values in different ways due to their distinct
social structures and traditions. [cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 11.3 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Choose the best answer from the alternatives : 15=5
i. How do family structures generally differ between Bangladesh and the United States?
(a) Families in Bangladesh are typically smaller
(b) Extended families often live together in Bangladesh
(c) Families in the US usually live close to extended family
(d) Both cultures have a focus on individualism
ii. What is a common social behaviour in Bangladesh?
(a) Frequent community events (b) Casual social interactions
(c) Emphasis on personal privacy (d) Independence from extended family
iii. How do social interactions in the US generally differ from those in Bangladesh?
(a) They are more formal in the US (b) They are more formal in Bangladesh
(c) They are less formal in the US (d) They are similar in both countries
iv. What aspect of behaviour is emphasized in Bangladesh?
(a) Personal freedom (b) Individual achievements
(c) Hospitality and warmth (d) Privacy
v. Which value is commonly shared by both Bangladesh and the US?
(a) Focus on individualism (b) Importance of privacy
(c) Value of kindness and respect (d) Formal social interactions
(b) Write short answers to the following questions : 5  2 = 10
i. What role does family play in daily life in Bangladesh?
ii. How do people in the US typically approach personal space compared to Bangladesh?
iii. What type of social events are common in Bangladesh?
iv. How is hospitality expressed differently in the US compared to Bangladesh?
v. What is a behavioural similarity between the two cultures?
2. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow :
Once upon a time, there lived four bulls in a deep dense forest. They were best friends and never apart
from each other. All four bulls were bulky and strong. They used to sit together, eat together, bathe
together, roam together, and sleep together. Nobody was strong enough to come near them. As the four of
them were united, they were saved from their enemy.
Not even the king of the Jungle, “The Lion,” dared to approach them. In the same forest, there lived a
cunning leopard. He used to observe the bulls every day and licked his lips. The leopard wanted to eat all
of them but was quite afraid. He thought for a while and soon made an evil plan to divide them.
The leopard called his close friend Jackal for help. The leopard sent the jackal to the four bulls so that he
could make them fight with each other. The jackal was successful in creating bad blood among them.
Immediately, he ran to give good news to the leopard.
As a result, each of the four bulls started fighting against each other. Friendship of all four of them ended
up quarreling with each other and now they were not united like before. Seeing this, the hungry leopard
attacked one of the four bulls and shared it with the jackal as a reward. One after another, he killed and
swallowed all the four bulls and enjoyed his feast.
The story teaches us that unity is a great strength, while division always leads to defeat.
[cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 15.6 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
 (a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer.
15=5
i. The bulls were big.
ii. The king of the jungle approached them.
iii. The leopard called his close friend wolf for help.
iv. Finally all the four bulls were killed.
v. The jackal failed to create bad blood among the bulls.
(b) Read the story again and match column A with column B. 15=5
Column A Column B
a) The four bulls i. made the bulls fight with each other
b) The leopard ii. to eat all the bulls
c) The jackal iii. cunning
d) The lion iv. best friends and never apart
e) The leopard's plan v. the king of the jungle
Part B : Appreciating Poems
3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :
A Poison Tree
I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe :
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I waterd it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears :
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole,
When the night had veild the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
(a) Answer the following questions : 23=6
i. What grew both day and night?
ii. How did the anger of the poem come to an end?
iii. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem.
(b) How many stanzas are there in the poem? 11=1
(c) Write the rhyming words in the following table. 0.5  6 = 3
 end
foe 
fears 
 wiles
 mine
stole 
Part C : Grammar
4. Read the following story and rewrite it using capital letters or punctuation marks where necessary.
1  10 = 10
"stop. you are eating all our bread," shouted the two rats. "Im doing my best. but I have told you that its
difficult," said the monkey. "give us that little piece." "Haven't I laboured a lot for you" replied the
monkey. how foolish we are believing you! said the two rats
5. (a) Read the following passage carefully. Identify five adjectives in the text and write their
synonyms in the table provided below. 15=5
It was a gloomy and rainy day. On the way to school, Mina found that the road was muddy and
slippery. She saw a tall old man. He was walking on the road. Suddenly he fell and Mina ran to help
him get up. The old man thanked her and said, „How helpful you are, my girl!‟
Adjective Synonym

(b) Read the conversation and write three sentences to describe Riya using at least 5 adjectives.
15=5
Situation : Riya's inattentiveness to study
Ruba : Hello, Riya! How was your exam?
Riya : Not so good. I couldn't answer everything.
Ruba : Why? The exam was easy, wasn't it?
Riya : Most questions were uncommon, weren't they?
Ruba : Uncommon alright! But they were not difficult. You just needed to be a little creative to
answer them.
Riya : You're a good student. So, everything is easy for you.
Ruba : That's not true. You too are a good student. Our teachers praise you, don't they?
Riya : Well, maybe I didn't work hard enough this time. I should have been more serious.
Ruba : That's not a problem. Prepare for the next exam.
(c) Read the passage below. Then identify adjectives and write the noun they refer to in the
following table. 15=5
The world is full of variety. Trees, grasses and leafy plants cover the earth. This is the world which
is familiar to us.
In this world, one form of matter changes endlessly into another. We cannot always see it happening
with the naked eye. The millions of forms, alive or not, which exist on the earth are all made up of
about one hundred basic chemical elements. The elements which are same are found everywhere.
Adjective Nouns

6. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 15=5
a) Jabir gets up late. His father wants him to get up early. (Advice)
b) The boy is playing in the rain. (Possibility)
c) The drivers often violate traffic rules. How does the traffic police warn them? (Obligation)
d) You will go to the hospital. You are looking for it. (Polite request)
e) The man doesn't take physical exercise. He often gets sick. (Advice)
Part D : Writing
7. Write an application to the Director, National Museum requesting free access for a day to
Liberation Gallery. 12
8. Suppose, you are a new-comer in Rangpur town. You want to go to a hospital. Now, write a
dialogue in 100 words with a local person on seeking the directions to the hospital. 8
9. Write a story based on the following situations. 15
Fact : Mr Ant was taking care of the food grains
Situation : Mr Ant's house
Characters : Mr Ant & Mr Grasshopper
Time : A winter season
Your story should maintain the following features :
● Beginning & closing, theme, time and place
● Characters & incidents
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Part A : Reading
1. Read the text about a simple idea that can solve a problem effectively, and answer the questions
that follow :
One afternoon, Raju was trying to fix his broken cycle. He spent hours tightening screws, adjusting chain,
and checking the tires, but the bike still would not work. Feeling frustrated, Raju didn't know what else to
do. His little sister, Meena, noticed his struggle and asked, "Have you tried checking the brakes?"
Raju had not thought about the brakes at all. At first, he did not think it would help, but he decided to try.
To his surprise, the brakes were stuck! Meena suggested him to loosen the brake cable slightly. Raju
followed her advice, and after just a few minutes, the bicycle worked perfectly again.
Raju was amazed that such a small suggestion could solve the problem so easily. He thanked Meena and
realized that sometimes, simple ideas can make a big difference. Instead of giving up or overthinking
things, Raju learned that a fresh perspective or a little advice can often fix the issue effectively.
[cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 6.1 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Choose the best answer from the alternatives : 15=5
i. What was Raju trying to fix?
(a) His skateboard (b) His bicycle (c) His toy car (d) His computer
ii. How long did Raju spend trying to fix the bike?
(a) A few minutes (b) Several hours (c) An entire day (d) Just a few seconds
iii. Who suggested the solution to the problem?
(a) Raju's father (b) Raju's friend
(c) Raju's little sister, Meena (d) Raju's neighbour
iv. What was Meena's simple suggestion?
(a) To clean the bike's chain (b) To pump the tires
(c) To replace the pedals (d) To check the brakes
v. What did Raju learn from Meena's suggestion?
(a) Only professionals can fix bikes
(b) Sometimes small ideas can solve big problems
(c) He should buy a new bike (d) It's better to work alone
(b) Write short answers to the following questions : 5  2 = 10
i. How long did Raju spend trying to fix his bike before the suggestion?
ii. What was Meena doing when she noticed Raju's struggle?
iii. What did Meena suggest Raju should check on the bike?
iv. What did Raju do after hearing Meena's advice?
v. How did Meena's suggestion help Raju?
2. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow :
Once upon a time there lived a girl named Mili who was very stupid.
One day, she put some cakes in a basket to sell in the market. On the way, one of the cakes fell from her
basket and rolled down the hill. Mili thought, “Why should I bother going after it? I will send another
cake to bring it back.” So she rolled down another cake. When the cakes didn‟t return she rolled down a
third cake to look for them. One by one, she rolled down all the cakes she had. Now, her basket was
empty. Mili was annoyed and said, “If these cakes think I am going to waste time looking for them, they
are wrong. I will go to the market alone and they will come on their own.` When Mili reached the market,
her husband was very angry to see the empty basket. Mili said, “Don‟t be angry, the cakes will come very
soon.” The husband realised how foolish his wife was and cursed his luck.
[cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 6.1 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer.
15=5
i. Mili baked cakes.
ii. She was a very smart girl.
iii. She didn't bother to pick the cake up.
iv. She spent a lot of time to collect the cake that fell.
v. The husband was very lucky.
 (b) Read the story again and match column A with column B. 15=5
Column A Column B
a) Mili i. the basket was empty
b) a basket full of cakes ii. stupid girl
c) She sent a second cake iii. alone
d) The husband became angry iv. to sell in the market
e) Mili went to the market v. to bring the first one back
Part B : Appreciating Poems
3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :
Andre
I had a dream last night. I dreamed.
I had to pick a mother out.
I had to pick a father too.
At first, i wondered what to do,
There were so many there, is seemed,
Short and tall and thin and stout,
But just before I sprang awake,
I knew what parents i would take.
And this surprise and made me glad;
They were the ones i always had!
(a) Answer the following questions : 23=6
i) What did Andre have last night?
ii) What did Andre have to choose?
iii) Which parents would Andre take?
(b) How many lines are there in the poem? 11=1
(c) Match the rhyming words from the text. 0.5  6 = 3
Column-A Column-B
a) dreamed i. mother
b) out ii. seemed
c) awake iii. do
d) had iv. take
e) too v. stout
f) father vi. glad
Part C : Grammar
4. Read the following story and rewrite it using capital letters or punctuation marks where necessary.
1  10 = 10
once in a village, there lived a wise man. People from nearby villages have been coming to the wise man
and complaining about the same problems every time. One day he told the villagers “Dear friends, listen
to a joke.” Hearing the joke, the villagers roared in laughter. After a couple of minutes he told them the
same joke and only a few of them smiled. when he told the same joke for the third time no one laughed
anymore. the wise man smiled and said “You can‟t laugh at the same joke over and over. So, why are you
always crying about the same problem”
5. (a) Read the following passage carefully. Identify five adjectives in the text and write their
synonyms in the table provided below. 15=5
My grandmother was the daughter of a farmer who lived near a country town. When she was young,
she used to complain that life gave her few opportunities of meeting interesting people and offered
her little chance of going on with her education. But that was fifty years ago.
We still live in the same farmhouse. We still enjoy the peace of the countryside and the quiet of the
woods, but our life is very different from that of our grandparents. Why is this? What has made our
life so different? The reason is, of course, that discoveries and inventions made since their time have
immensely extended the range of our eyes and ears. One might almost claim that these inventions
can bring the whole world to us in our homes.
 Adjective Synonym

(b) Read the conversation and write three sentences to describe Paul using at least 5 adjectives.
15=5
Situation : Paul's health awareness
Marie : You‟re really fit, Paul. Do you exercise very much?
Paul : Well, I almost always get up early and walk in the fresh air.
Marie : You‟re kidding.
Paul : No, and then I go swimming.
Marie : Wow! How often do you exercise like that?
Paul : About five times a week. What about you?
Marie : Oh, I hardly do exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. Often my mom says,
“Marie, darling, don‟t be a couch potato.”
(c) Read the passage below. Then identify adjectives and write the noun they refer to in the
following table. 15=5
Nakshi kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bangla word, „naksha‟
which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of craft which is traditional and is said to be indigenous to
Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. The art has been practised in rural Bengal for centuries. The
name „Nakshi Kantha‟ became popular after the poet Jasimuddin‟s poem „Nakshi Kanthar Math‟
was published in 1929.
Adjective Nouns

6. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 15=5
a) Your younger brother Abir stays at hostel. Soon the summer vacation is starting. (Possibility)
b) Some employees don't wear uniform while working. The boss want them to wear uniform.
(Obligation)
c) Your pocket has been picked. You want to borrow some money from your friend. (Request)
d) You are late to enter the class. Your teacher is in the classroom. You want to enter the class.
(Permission)
e) The deadline of submitting name in the debating competition is today.
The organizer wants the students to submit their name by today. (Obligation)
Part D : Writing
7. You have come to know that a new organisation Young Volunteers engage school going students as
apprentice for office work. Write a letter expressing your interest to work with them. Tell them the
dates and time you are free to work. 12
8. Suppose, you are Siam/Sabiha. Your friend Fabiha/Fardin wants to know about the importance of
taking "physical exercise". Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about it. 8
9. Write a story based on the following situations. 15
Fact : A dog searching for food
Situation : A city/a village/a jungle
Characters : A dog, the batcher
Time : Some day
Your story should maintain the following features :
● Beginning & closing, theme, time and place
● Characters & incidents
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Part A : Reading
1. Read the text and answer the questions that follow :
Greetings vary widely worldwide, ranging from respectful handshakes to warm embraces. It is essential
to recognize the various forms of welcome differentiating from each country down to each person. In the
United States, a handshake is a familiar layout of acknowledgement, whereas in Japan, bowing is a
traditional greeting. In Western cultures, a handshake is often perceived as trustworthy and assertiveness.
But, a firm handshake in China could be considered a sign of aggression.
Culture is one of the many aspects that determine each welcome style. In some cultures, it is considered
impolite to refrain from making eye contact while engaging in conversation because they feel you are not
paying attention to them. They believe maintaining eye contact during a conversation indicates that you
are listening, sympathetic, and willing to comprehend the other person‟s point of view. In contrast,
making eye contact during conversation is considered boldness or sometimes arrogance.
Verbal dialogue might occasionally fade your sensations. Hence, in different cultures, physical touch is a
familiar way of meeting that brings people closer together. Whether you are holding hands, kissing on
cheeks or hugging, it helps people express warmth and connection. Even without a hug, using our arms to
demonstrate warmth can leave a positive impression. Regardless, there is rigid avoidance of physical
contact with others in other cultures. Its causes could be cultural, religious, societal, or historical.
[cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 11.3 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Choose the best answer from the alternatives : 15=5
i. What is a common greeting in the US?
(a) bowing (b) handshake (c) cheek kissing (d) hugging
ii. In Japan, which of the following is considered a traditional greeting?
(a) handshake (b) hugging (c) bowing (d) kissing
iii. Why is maintaining eye-contact considered important in some cultures during conversation?
(a) It shows assertiveness. (b) It indicates you are empathetic.
(c) It signals a desire to end the conversation.
(d) It demonstrates physical strength.
iv. In which culture might a firm handshake be considered a sign of aggression?
(a) United States (b) China (c) Japan (d) France
v. What could be a reason for the avoidance of physical contact in some cultures?
(a) It is considered untrustworthy (b) It is seen as a sign of disrespect
(c) due to cultural, religious, societal or historical reasons
(d) due to shyness
(b) Write short answers to the following questions : 5  2 = 10
i. How is handshake viewed in western cultures?
ii. What does making eye contact signify in some cultures?
iii. Why do some cultures avoid physical contact during greetings?
iv. How do different cultures use physical touch in greetings?
v. Describe physical touch or contact in greetings according to different cultures. Which one do
you prefer? Why?
2. Read the following adaptation in modern English of Act I Scene I (partial) of the play 'King Lear'
and answer the questions that follow :
Kent : But your Majesty
Lear : Quiet, Kent. Don't come between the dragon and its anger. I loved Cordelia most of all, and had
hoped to spend my old age in her loving care.
[To CORDELIA] Now go away, and get out of my sight! I'll only have peace when I'm dead,
now that I've decided to stop loving her.
Cornwall and Albany (husbands of Goneril and Regan), you divide Cornelia's third of my
kingdom between you. Let her marry her pride, which she calls "honesty." I now give the two
 of you all my power, privileges, and the riches that come with kingship. For myself I will keep
an entourage of a hundred knights, and I will live with one of you one month, and the other the
next month. I'll keep the title of king and its accompanying honors, but everything elsethe
power, responsibility, and incomeis now yours, my beloved sons-in-law. To confirm this,
take this crown and share it between you. [He gives CORNWALL and ALBANY the crown]
Kent : Use your best judgment and rethink this rash, horrible decision, I swear on my life that your
youngest daughter doesn't love you the leastjust because her words don't echo hollowly, it
doesn't mean her heart is unloving. [cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 17.4 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer.
15=5
i. The king loved Regan the most.
ii. Cornwall and Albany were the king's two sons-in-law.
iii. Kent did not say anything.
iv. The king gave his crown to Cornwall and Albany.
v. Cordelia's heart was unloving.
(b) Read the play again and match column A with column B. 15=5
Column A Column B
a) King Lear's anger i. rash and horrible
b) The king's hope was ii. the title of the king and its honors
c) Lear will keep iii. similar to a dragon
d) Kent thinks of the decision iv. were given the power, responsibility and income
e) The two sons-in-law v. to spend his old age in Cordelia's loving care
Part B : Appreciating Poems
3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :
The Schoolboy
I love to rise in a summer morn,
When the birds sing on every tree;
The distant huntsman winds his horn,
And the skylark sings with me :
O what sweet company!
But to go to school in a summer morn,
O it drives all joy away!
Under a cruel eye outworn,
The little ones spend the day
In sighing and dismay.
Ah then at times I drooping sit,
And spend many an anxious hour;
Nor in my book can I take delight,
Nor sit in learning's bower,
Worn through with the dreary shower.
How can the bird that is born for joy
Sit in a cage and sing?
How can a child, when fears annoy,
But droop his tender wing,
And forget his youthful spring!
O father and mother if buds are nipped,
And blossoms blown away;
And if the tender plants are stripped
Of their joy in the springing day,
By sorrow and care's dismay,
 How shall the summer arise in joy,
Or the summer fruits appear?
Or how shall we gather what griefs destroy,
Or bless the mellowing year,
When the blasts of winter appear?
a) Answer the following questions : 23=6
i) In the poem, Who is referred by the word-"I"?
ii) How do the little ones spend the day in the school?
iii) What drives the boy's joy away?
b) How many stanzas are there in the poem? 11=1
c) Match the rhyming words in the following table. 0.5  6 = 3
Column-A Column-B
a) tree i. horn
b) away ii. me
c) bower iii. shower
d) morn iv. appear
e) joy v. dismay
f) year vi. annoy
Part C : Grammar
4. Read the following story and rewrite it using capital letters or punctuation marks where necessary.
1  10 = 10
In Dhaka Emil has got some new friends : Adnan a student of St Gregory's School; Sushen, a student of
Mirpur Govt Boys School; and lovelu, a student of Kisholoy School. Theyve good contact with Emil
yesterday I went to Emil but i couldn't see him He wrote on a piece of paper : Detective Emil is busy
now. he stuck that piece of paper on his door So, I left his place laughing.
5. (a) Read the following passage carefully. Identify five adjectives in the text and write their
synonyms in the table provided below. 15=5
Christmas is only a few days away and the two children in the Robinson family are very excited.
Their mother has baked them a very large and rich Christmas cake. She has shown them how to
make colourful decorations for their Christmas tree. Tomorrow she will take them out shopping in
the High Street. She is going to buy them new clothes for Christmas. Mr Robinson gave them some
money last week. Tommy and Irene have a already bought themselves lots of balloons and streamers
with it.
Adjective Synonym

(b) Read the conversation and write three sentences to describe Kamal using at least 5 adjectives.
15=5
Situation : Kamal's curiocity to liberation war
Kamal : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war?
Uncle : Yes, I did.
Kamal : Can I have a look at it?
Uncle : I'm afraid I've lost it.
Kamal : Can you remember anything about it?
 Uncle : Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night.
You wanted to look out but we didn't let you.
Kamal : Why?
Uncle : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
Kamal : I can't remember anything.
Uncle : It's natural. No one can remember all from early childhood.
(c) Read the passage below. Then identify adjectives and write the noun they refer to in the
following table. 15=5
Silk is a textile that is useful as well as beautiful. It comes from the cocoon of the silkworm. There
are four stages in the life of the silkworm. First there is an egg. The egg hatches and a kind of
caterpillar known as a silk worm comes out. It eats, grows and bursts out of its skin several times. It
then spins a long, slender thread and winds the thread round and round its body. It goes to slept in
this nest which is silken. The silkworm is now a obrysalis. Inside the cocoon the chrysalis changes
into a butterfly. It then breaks out of its cocoon for the last stage of its life, as an insect.
Adjective Nouns

6. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 15=5
a) Rahim's pen has run out. He wants to borrow a pen from his classmate.
How will he ask for the pen? (Request)
b) The sky is cloudy. (Possibility)
c) The teacher wants the students to complete the assignment by tomorrow. (Obligation)
d) Arif knows how to ride a bicycle. (Ability)
e) Anis whiles away his time. His exam is knocking at the door. (Advice)
Part D : Writing
7. Now-a-days computer is of great use to all. Specially it is very useful for the students. But there is
no computer club in your school. Now, write an application to your Headmaster/ Headmistress for
setting up a computer club in the school. 12
8. Suppose, you are Rohan/Raiyana reading in class six. You and your classmates want to make a
garden in front of your school. So, you need to talk to the headmaster. Now, write a dialogue
between you and the Headmaster about making a garden. 8
9. Write a story based on the following situations. 15
Fact : Mice were having a good time
Situation : A rich man's house
Characters : Some mice, a cat, the rich man
Time : Sometime in the past
Your story should maintain the following features :
● Beginning & closing, theme, time and place
● Characters & incidents
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Part A : Reading
1. Read the text about importance of togetherness, and answer the questions that follow.
We all need each other to progress, both in our personal lives and in our professional lives. We are all here
together and it is important to understand that we can all make progress together if we take the time to support
one another. Togetherness is essential for us to reach our goals, whether big or small.
By coming together and pooling our resources, we can tackle bigger tasks and overcome any obstacle.
When we come together as a unit, we can achieve more than any of us could on our own. Togetherness allows
us to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and brainstorm solutions to difficult problems.
Our strengths are amplified when we combine them with the strengths of others. We can become better
communicators, thinkers, and problem solvers when we learn to work together.
Togetherness also helps us develop a sense of community and connectedness. We can connect with others on a
deeper level and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
When we come together and share experiences, we gain empathy and understanding for one another. This
helps us better understand the world around us and how our actions can impact others.
Ultimately, togetherness gives us the strength and support we need to succeed. It allows us to come together
and accomplish great things that would otherwise be impossible. Working together is essential for success,
both in our personal lives and in our professional lives. [cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 15.6 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Choose the best answer from the alternatives : 15=5
i. We need others to progress in our  lives.
(a) personal (b) professional (c) both (d) none
ii. What is essential to reach our goals?
(a) Togetherness (b) Loneliness (c) Crowd (d) Money
iii. How long will our relationships last?
(a) Two years (b) Ten years (c) Five years (d) Lifetime
iv. What do we gain by sharing experiences?
(a) Wealth (b) Empathy (c) Power (d) Benefit
v. What does togetherness allow us?
(a) Share ideas (b) Collaborate on projects
(c) Brainstorm solutions (d) All of them
(b) Write short answers to the following questions : 5  2 = 10
i. What is important to understand?
ii. What happens when we come together and share experience?
iii. Why is togetherness essential for us?
iv. What does togetherness allow us?
v. How can we achieve more?
2. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow :
Long ago, a young man who lived in a village, found his life full of problems and sufferings. Quarrels,
ill-feelings, jealousy, enmity - all were part of everyday life there. So he left his house and went to a
jungle to live by himself. There he made a nice little hut with wood, bamboo and reeds. "Ah, how happy I
am here!" said the man to himself.
But one day he found some mice in his hut. The little creatures soon made holes in his blanket. So he
brought a cat to kill the mice. The cat needed milk. So he brought a cow. The cow needed grass and hay.
So he brought a cowhand.
The cowhand needed food. So he took a wife to cook meals. Then children were born to them, and the
man found himself again in a family.
So nobody can live alone, unless that person is either an angel or a devil. People need food, shelter,
companions and help. They need to look after each other. And if they live in a family or community, their
needs can be fulfilled. Hence living in society can make people good and happy citizens.
[cvV¨eB‡qi Experience 15.2 Gi Av‡jv‡K]
(a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer.
15=5
i. The young man found village life easy.
ii. He made a hut with wood, bamboo and reeds.
iii. Man can live alone.
iv. The man found himself in a family again.
v. People need nothing.
 (b) Read the story again and match column A with column B. 15=5
Column A Column B
a) quarrels, jealousy, enmity i. materials to build a hut
b) wood, bamboo & reeds ii. can be good and happy citizens
c) cowhand iii. can live alone
d) either an angel or a devil iv. look after the cow
e) people living in society v. part of everyday life in the village
Part B : Appreciating Poems
3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :
Little Drops of Water
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.
So the little moments,
Humble though they be,
Make the mighty ages
Of Eternity.
So the little errors
Lead the soul away
From the paths of virtue
Far in sin to stray.
Little deeds of kindness,
Little words of love,
Help to make earth happy
Like the Heaven above.
(a) Answer the following questions : 23=6
i. What make the mighty ocean?
ii. What make the pleasant land?
iii. What can make the earth heaven?
(b) How many stanzas are there in the poem? 11=1
(c) Match the rhyming words in the following table. 0.5  6 = 3
Column-A Column-B
a) moments i. eternity
b) be ii. land
c) away iii. ages
d) sand iv. stray
e) love v. above
f) little vi. humble
Part C : Grammar
4. Read the following story and rewrite it using capital letters or punctuation marks where necessary.
1  10 = 10
my best friend's name is emil. Emil, the only son of his parents, has so many good qualities. He is
intelligent brave, and honest. We call him little detective His curiosity about anything is amazing. A few
days ago, he went to dhaka from his home town alone He went by train. In the station, one of his relatives
was waiting for him. After his return, we asked him "Emil, were you afraid in the train" He answered,
Why would I My father gave me clear instructions. And the people in the train loved me a lot.
5. (a) Read the following passage carefully. Identify five adjectives in the text and write their
synonyms in the table provided below. 15=5
Anne Wilson was a keen student of science. On her birthday, she wanted her family to give her
useful presents. So almost all their presents had something to do with science. Mr Wilson bought
her a set of dissecting instruments. It cost him a lot of money, but he did not mind the expense. He
wanted Anne to do well in her studies. Mrs Wilson gave her a box of weights. It was quite
expensive, but it did not cost as much as the dissecting set. Anne's uncle gave her a microscope and
 a magnifying glass. Her sister gave her a set of slides. But Anne's little brother Tom bought her a big
box of chocolates. He said she liked that better than anything else. Anne agreed with him. She was
getting a little tired of her useful presents, after all.
Adjective Synonym

(b) Read the conversation and write three sentences to describe Hasan using at least 5 adjectives. 1  5 = 5
Situation : Hasan wants to visit Dhaka
Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
Hasib : Sure. What would you like to know?
Hasan : Well, what's a good time to visit there?
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there?
Hasib : Well, you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you
must not leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : I'll visit these places when I am free.
Hasib : Oh, yes. If you have time, you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent
experience of the Mughal and the British architecture.
(c) Read the passage below. Then identify adjectives and write the noun they refer to in the
following table. 15=5
All the boys in the laboratory are very busy today. They are doing their practical work. Look at Tom
Martin. He is going to do an experiment. He has set up his apparatus. He is ready to begin. Will
Stone is busy, too. He has drawn a diagram of the apparatus that he is going to set up for his
experiment. Now he is going to set it up and begin his experiment too.
They are studying Biology. Biology is the science of things which are living. The boys are all
hoping to be doctors, and Biology is a science that is important for medical students.
Adjective Nouns

6. Read the given contexts carefully and answer the questions using appropriate modals. 15=5
a) The windows of your room are closed. You want someone to open the window.
How will you tell him? (Request)
b) Kamal's final exam is commencing soon. But he is not attentive to his studies at all. (Possibility)
c) Your reading room is very untidy. Your mother wants you to clean the room. (Obligation)
d) You are looking for a post office. You want someone to show you the way to the post office. (Polite request)
e) A devastating flood occurred this year. Crops failed. (Possibility)
Part D : Writing
7. Suppose, a big canal runs along your village. People have to cross it everyday but they face many
problems. Only construction of a bridge can solve the problem. Now, write an application to the
Chairman of your Union Council for the construction of a bridge over the canal in your locality. 12
8. Write a dialogue between you and your friend on the lockdown situation of your locality due to
coronavirus pandemic. 8
9. Write a story based on the following situations. 15
Fact : A king was very fond of astrology
Situation : Capital of a kingdom
Characters : The king & astrologer
Time : Sometime in the past
Your story should maintain the following features :
● Beginning & closing, theme, time and place
● Characters & incidents
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1. (a) i. c) She helped carry the bags ii. b) She guided her to her destination iii. d) She shared her own
lunch iv. b) She helped her classmates v. c) She assisted him in fixing the bicycle
(b) i. Lily helped carry the shopping bags. The elderly woman thanked her for her kindness.
ii. Lily guided the girl to her destination. The girl felt relieved and thanked Lily.
iii. Lily shared her own lunch with her friend. Her friend was very grateful.
iv. Lily participated actively in the class project and helped her classmates. Her teacher praised
her for being a good team player.
v. Lily helped fix the boy's bicycle. The boy was thankful for her assistance.
2. (a) i. False. Faiaz has a lot of qualities.
ii. True.
iii. False. He is very obedient.
iv. True.
v. True.
(b) a) + iii.
b) + v.
c) + ii.
d) + i.
e) + iv.
3. (a) i. Father comes home with a tired face.
ii. He bore all the hardship for the love of his wife and children.
iii. The theme of this poem is the fatherhood.
(b) Four
(c) proud crowd
day way
all small
pen men
condemn them
grim him
4. Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq was born in Backergunge District on 26 October 1873. He is popularly known as
Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq. He was a Bengali lawyer and politician. He held different political posts
including General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, Education Minister, the first Muslim Mayor
of Calcutta, Chief Minister of undivided Bengal and East Pakistan and so on. He worked a lot for Bengal.
5. (a) Adjective Synonym
lovely attractive
beautiful nice
dry arid
fresh unfaded
many abundant
(b) Rana feels unwell. Because he can't make good results in the exam. He doesn't make proper use of his
time. He spends much time in watching TV. To do well in the exam, he should be attentive to studies.
(c) Adjective Nouns
beautiful village
comfortable home
congenial atmosphere
happy life
proud member
6. a) You must submit your assignment by tomorrow.
b) May I borrow your grammar book?
c) A cyclone may hit in the coastal area of Bangladesh.
d) Can I help you?
e) May I go out for a while?
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1. (a) i. b) Extended families often live together in Bangladesh ii. a) Frequent community events iii. c)
They are less formal in the US iv. c) Hospitality and warmth v. c) Value of kindness and respect
(b) i. Family is central to daily life in Bangladesh, with extended families often living together.
Strong family bonds and respect for elders are highly valued.
ii. In the US, personal space is more emphasized, with people often living independently. In
Bangladesh, close-knit family and community ties often lead to less emphasis on personal space.
iii. Community events are common in Bangladesh, where social gatherings and traditions play a significant role.
iv. In Bangladesh, hospitality is often warm and generous. In the US, while hospitality is also
valued, interactions can be more private and individualistic.
v. Both cultures value kindness and respect in their social interactions. Despite differences in
family structure and social norms, these values are important in both Bangladesh and the US
2. (a) i. True.
ii. False. The king of the jungle didn't dare to approach them.
iii. False. The leopard called his close friend jackal for help.
iv. True.
v. False. The jackal succeeded to create bad blood among them.
(b) a) + iv.
b) + iii.
c) + i.
d) + v.
e) + ii.
3. (a) i. The tree grew both day and night.
ii. The poem told his anger properly to stop because he was angry with his friend. He had love for
him, so he told his friend about the anger. And, the anger came to an end.
iii. 'A Poison Tree' by William Blake has an AA BB rhyme scheme.
(b) Four
(c) friend end
foe grow
fears tears
smiles wiles
shine mine
stole pole
4. "Stop. You are eating all our bread," shouted the two rats. "I'm doing my best. But I have told you that it's
difficult," said the monkey. "Give us that little piece." "Haven't I laboured a lot for you?" replied the
monkey." How foolish we are believing you!" said the two rats.
5. (a) Adjective Synonym
gloomy cloudy
rainy drizzly
muddy soiled
slippery slithery
old elderly
(b) Riya doesn't feel well. She couldn't answer all the questions. She thinsk the questions were not
common. Though she is a good student, she doesn't work hard. So she needs to be serious.
(c) Adjective Nouns
leafy plants
familiar world
naked eye
alive forms
same elements
6. a) You should get up early in the morning.
b) He may catch cold.
c) The drivers must abide by the traffic rules.
d) Would you tell me the way to the hospital?
e) You should take physical exercise regularly.
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1. (a) i. b. His bicycle ii. b. Several hours iii. c. Raju's little sister, Meena iv. d. To check the brakes v. b.
Sometimes small ideas can solve big problems
(b) i. Raju spent several hours trying to fix his bike. He was frustrated because nothing seemed to work.
ii. Meena was nearby when she saw Raju struggling with the bike. She decided to help by
offering a suggestion.
iii. Meena suggested that Raju should check the brakes. She thought that might be the problem.
iv. Raju decided to check the brakes as Meena suggested. He found that the brakes were stuck and fixed them.
v. Meena's suggestion solved the problem quickly. Raju was able to fix his bike after checking the brakes.
2. (a) i. True.
ii. False. She was very stupid.
iii. True.
iv. False. She did not waste time to collect the cake that fell.
v. False. The husband was very unlucky.
(b) a) + ii.
b) + iv.
c) + v.
d) + i.
e) + iii.
3. (a) i. Andre had a dream last night.
ii. Andre had to choose a mother and a father.
iii. Andre would choose the ones he always had.
(b) 10 lines.
(c) a. dreamed  ii. seemed
b. out  v. stout
c. awake  iv. take
d. had  vi. glad
e. too  iii. do
f. father  i. mother
4. Once in a village, there lived a wise man. People from nearby villages have been coming to the wise man,
and complaining about the same problems every time. "One day he told the villagers, “Dear friends, listen
to a joke.” Hearing the joke, the villagers roared in laughter. After a couple of minutes, he told them the
same joke and only a few of them smiled. When he told the same joke for the third time no one laughed
anymore. The wise man smiled and said, “You can‟t laugh at the same joke over and over. So, why are
you always crying about the same problem?”
5. (a) Adjective Synonym
young adolescent
interesting funny
same similar
different contrasting
whole entire
(b) Paul is careful about his health. Paul is really fit. He takes physical exercise regularly. He gets up
early and walks in the fresh air. He also goes swimming which is a good exercise.
(c) Adjective Nouns
embroidered quilt
artistic pattern
traditional craft
indigenous craft
rural Bengal
6. a) Abir may come home in the next summer vacation.
b) All employees have to wear uniform while working.
c) May I borrow some money from you?
d) May I come in, sir?
e) Students interested to participate in the debate competition must submit their names by today.
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1. (a) i. b) handshake ii. c) bowing iii. b) It indicates you are empathetic iv. b) China v. c) due to cultural,
religious, societal or historical reasons
(b) i. In western cultures, a handshake is often seen as a symbol of trustworthiness and assertiveness.
ii. In some cultures, making eye contact indicates that he/she is listening and paying attention to
the person's point of view.
iii. Some cultures avoid physical contact during greetings due to cultural, religious, societal or
historical reasons.
iv. They use physical touch in greetings by holding hand, hugging or kissing on the cheeks. These
are the signs of warmth and close connection.
v. In some cultures, physical touch in greeting is a sign of closeness and warmth whereas, in
some cultures, it is prohibited. I think, physical touch should be avoided. Because, sometimes
it creates hesitation, volatility and embarrassment.
2. (a) i. False. The king loved Cordelia the most.
ii. True.
iii. False. Kent tried to object.
iv. True.
v. False. Cordelia's heart was very much loving.
(b) a) + iii.
b) + v.
c) + ii.
d) + i.
e) + iv.
3. (a) i. In the poem, 'I' refers to the speaker himself, that means a school boy.
ii. The little ones spend the day in sighing and dismay in the school.
iii. The thought of going to school on a summer morning drives the boy's joy away.
(b) Six stanzas.
(c) a. tree  ii. me
b. away  v. dismay
c. bower  ii. shower
d. morn  i. horn
e. joy  vi. annoy
f. year  iv. appear
4. In Dhaka Emil has got some new friends : Adnan, a student of St Gregory's School; Sushen, a student of
Mirpur Govt Boys' School; and Lovelu, a student of Kisholoy School. They've good contact with Emil.
Yesterday I went to Emil but I couldn't see him. He wrote on a piece of paper : Detective Emil is busy
now. He stuck that piece of paper on his door. So, I left his place laughing.
5. (a) Adjective Synonym
few inadequate
excited agitated
large big
colourful bright
some lots
(b) Kamal is interested about our liberation war. He wants to know some information from his uncle.
During liberation was he was a little boy. So his parents did not let him go out in dangerous
situation. But he can't remember any event of that time.
(c) Adjective Nouns
useful silk
four stage
several time
long thread
silken nest
6. a) Can you lend me your pen, please?
b) It may rain today.
c) You must complete your assignment by tomorrow.
d) Arif can ride a bicycle.
e) You should be attetntive to your study now.
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1. (a) i. c) both ii. a) Togetherness iii. d) Lifetime iv. b) Empathy v. d) All of them
(b) i. It is important to understand that we can all make progress if we support one another because
we are all here together.
ii. When we come together and share experiences, we gain empathy and understanding for one
another and it helps us understand the world better.
iii. Togetherness is essential for us to reach our goals whatever big or small that is. And we can
manage bigger tasks and overcome obstacles as well.
iv. Togetherness allows us to accomplish great things which would be impossible otherwise. It
also helps us succeed both in our personal and professional lives.
v. We can achieve more than any of us could on our own when we come together as a unit. It
allows us to share ideas, collaboration on projects, and brainstorm solutions to difficult problems.
2. (a) i. False. The young man found village life problematic.
ii. True.
iii. False. Man cannot live alone.
iv. True.
v. False. People need fond, shelter, companions and help.
(b) a) + v.
b) + i.
c) + iv.
d) + iii.
e) + ii.
3. (a) i. Little drops of water make the mighty ocean.
ii. Little grains of sand make the pleasant land.
iii. Little deeds of kindness and words of love can make the earth heaven.
(b) Four
(c) a. moments  iii. ages
b. be  i. eternity
c. away  iv. stray
d. sand  ii. land
e. love  v. above
f. little  vi. humble
4. My best friend's name is Emil. Emil, the only son of his parents, has so many good qualities. He is
intelligent, brave, and honest. We call him little detective. His curiosity about anything is amazing. A few
days ago, he went to Dhaka from his home town alone. He went by train. In the station, one of his relatives
was waiting for him. After his return, we asked him, "Emil, were you afraid in the train?" He answered,
"Why would I ? My father gave me clear instructions. And the people in the train loved me a lot."
5. (a) Adjective Synonym
keen interested
useful beneficial
almost about
expensive costly
little slight
(b) Hasan is curious about Dhaka. He wants to visit Dhaka at a favourable time. He wants to know what
are the attractive places in Dhaka. He will visit different places at his free time.
(c) Adjective Nouns
busy boys/will stone
practical work
ready Tom Martin
important science
living things
6. a) Would you mind opening the window?
b) Kamal may cut a sorry figure in the exam.
c) You must clean your reading room today.
d) Would you please show me the way to the post office?
e) Food crisis may occur this year.
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