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The document is an SSC Model Test for English, covering various sections including reading comprehension, writing, and grammar exercises. It features passages about notable figures like Michael Madhusudan Dutt and Munshi Abdur Rouf, along with questions to assess understanding and writing skills. The test also includes tasks such as completing sentences, summarizing passages, and writing letters and dialogues.

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SSC Model Test on Michael Madhusudan Dutt

The document is an SSC Model Test for English, covering various sections including reading comprehension, writing, and grammar exercises. It features passages about notable figures like Michael Madhusudan Dutt and Munshi Abdur Rouf, along with questions to assess understanding and writing skills. The test also includes tasks such as completing sentences, summarizing passages, and writing letters and dialogues.

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Section A : Reading Test (50 Marks)


Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
Michael Madhusudan Dutt was popular in 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He is considered the father
of Bangla Sonnet. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksha River, a village in Keshobpur
Upazila under Jessore district. His father was Rajnaryan Dutt, a pleader in the Sudder court. His mother was
Jahnabi Devi. From an early age, Madhusudan aspired to be an English man in form and manner. Though he
was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family,
and adopted the first name Michael. In his childhood, he was recognized by his teachers as a precious child
with a gift of literary talent. His early exposure to English education and European literature and his college
inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. Since his adolescence he started believing
that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. He
also believed that the west would be more receptive to his creative genius. Michael was an ardent follower of
the famous English poet Lord Byron. So after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing
poetry and drama almost entirely in English. Though he proved his higher level of intellectual ability, he failed
to gain the right appreciation. With his utter frustration he composed a Sonnet in Bangla "Kopotaksha Nad"
which earned him huge reputation in Bangla. Gradually he could realize that his true identity lies here in his
Bengal and he was a Sojourner in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his attraction for England and the Occident.
He came to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla Literature from this period. He is the poet to write the first
Bangla epic "Meghnad Badh Kabya" It is an exceptional work in Bangla Literature. He died in Kolkata, India
on 29 June 1873.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternative. 1*7=7
(a) Michael Madhusudan Dutt gained much as a poet and dramatist.
(i) money
(ii) vast wealth
(iii) name and fame
(iv) detest
(b) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'Considered' used in second
sentence?
(i) interpreted
(ii) admired
(iii) recognized
(iv) appreciated
(c) Which of the following describes Michael's influence to other literature best?
(i) He was born in a sophisticated Hindu family
(ii) He studied European literature at homeland in Kolkata
(iii) He was an extraordinary talented boy
(iv)He was well versed in classical languages
(d) He was born in a Hindu family.
(i) normal
(ii) traditional
(iii) rigid (iv) needy
(e) Kopotaksha River inspired him to write .
(i) English poetry (ii) sonnet
(iii) drama (iv) novel
(f) "Meghnad Badh Kabya" is the epic in Bangla Literature.
(i) first (ii) second
(iii) third (iv) fourth
(g) What is the main purpose of the author of this passage?
(i) To show the miserable condition of Michael Madhusudan Dutt
(ii) To show the versatility of Michael Madhusudan Dutt
(iii) To highlight a short autobiography of Michael Madhusudan Dutt
(iv)To make people aware of the conservatism of the Hindu Community
2. Answer the following questions. 25=10
(a) When and where was Michael Madhusudan Dutt born?
(b) What do you know about his family and parentage?
(c) What was the belief of Michael from his adolescence?
(d) What inspired him to imitate the English?
(e) Why did he return to his native land and language?
3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.
The statue of liberty was a joint venture between the USA and France. The
French people would build the statue and assemble it in the States, and the
people of the USA were to build the pedestal for the statue. Raising money
for the pedestal was completed in August 1885. The construction of the
pedestal was finished in April 1886. In the meantime, France completed the
Statue in July 1884. They sent it to New York on board the French war ship
‘Isere’ in 1885. While transporting the statue, it was split up into 350
individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. It took four months to put the
Statue together and place it on the pedestal. Thousands of people saw the
unveiling ceremony of the Statue of Liberty on October 28 th 1886. It was
centennial gift ten years late. The Freedom that the Statue stands for is not
stationary. The broken chain wrapped around her feet, protruding from the
bottom of her robe, symbolizes her free forward movement, enlightening the
world with her torch, free from oppression and slavery.

i. The Statue of Liberty was a centennial gift ten years late. Both America and France took part in the (a) —of
the statue. While France finished the construction of the statue in 1884, America (b) —raising money in
1885. The statue was split into many pieces so that it could be easy to (c) —. After assembling n America, it
was (d) —in 1886. Now the Statue has become the symbol of (e) —.
Write a summary of the above passage in not more than 90–100 words. 10
Read the following passage carefully on the autobiography of Birsreshtho Munshi Abdur Rouf.
Munshi Abdur Rouf was a Lance Nayek in East Pakistan Rifles during the Bangladesh Liberation War. He
was born on 1 May, 1943 at Salamotpur village under Boalmari thana (currently Madhukhali Thana) in
Faridpur district. Rouf had to stop his education at his eighth grade. He joined the East Pakistan Rifles on 8
May, 1963. He had to increase his age three years in order to get the job. After the preliminary training at the
EPR Camp at Chuadanga, Rouf went to West Pakistan to receive advance training. He was enlisted in the
East Bengal Regiment on 8 May 1963 and was attached with a regular infantry unit during the War of
Liberation. Munshi Abdur Rouf embraced martyrdom on 18 April 1971 at Kurighat in Chittagong Hill
Tracts after causing extensive damage to Pakistan Army with his MG and forcing them to retreat. He was
buried at Naniarchor Upazilla in Rangamati District. He was awarded Birsrehtho which is the highest
recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.
4. Now complete the table below with information from the passage. Write only the answers serially.
15=5
Who/ Event When Where
What
Munshi was in 1943 (i) ..........
Abdur born
Rouf
He joined (ii) ...... the East Pakistan Rifles
...
He enlisted 1963 (iii) ................
He (iv) ....... 1971 at Kurighat in Chittagong Hill Tracts
He was (v) ...... at Naniarchor Upazilla in Rangamati
buried ... District.
5. Write a summary of the above passage in not more than 90–100 words. 10
6. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences
Column A Column B Column C
a) The Bangabandhu Satellite-1 i) enormous development i) and Singaporean satellites at a cost of
about $14 million a year.
b) It was launched ii) have been renting bandwidth from ii) but also would earn a lot by the
Chinese, Indian unused bandwidth.
c) This satellite will bring about iii) is the first Bangladeshi iii) Kennedy Space Center on Merritt
Island, Florida USA.
d) At present, the country’s iv) such amount of money in the future, iv) Geostationary communications
television channels satellite.
e) it is expected that Bangladesh v) on May 11, 2018 from v) and uninterrupted telecommunication
will not only save system in Bangladesh.
7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to re-write the whole story. Write the sequence
only. 18=8
(a) He showed extraordinary credit in every examination of the school.
(b) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board.
(c) He has great contribution to the scientific research of Bangladesh.
(d) At the age of six, he was admitted in a Furkania Madrasha and then in an English School.
(e) Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda was born in Birbhum District of West Bengal in 1900.
(f) In 1925, he passed [Link] in Chemistry from Kolkata University and in 1929, he passed [Link] from
Imperial College in England.
(g) He died on 3rd November, 1977.
(h) His father Hazrat Shah Abdul Mukit was a pious man and his mother Fashiha Khatun was also a pious
woman.
Section B : Writing Test (Marks 50)
8. Write a paragraph on 'A Railway Station' by answering the following questions. 10
(a) What is the railway station?
(b) What is the use of it?
(c) What do the passengers do here?
(d) How does the station look when a train arrives at and leaves a station?
(e) What is the significance of a railway station?
9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title
to it. 10
Once some mice were having a good time in the house of a rich man. They always roamed about crying
and leaping even biting the children. The owner of the house brought a cat to drive them away. The mice
fell in great problem. So they ..............
10. The graph below shows "The population growth rate in Bangladesh" from 2009 to 2014. Describe
the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the chart.
10
11. Suppose, you are Akib/Akiba. Your younger brother, Abir, does not know the importance of
physical exercise. Now, write a letter to him describing in importance of physical exercise. 10
12. Suppose, you are Monir/Monira and your friend is Rahim/Rahima. You want to be a doctor but
your friend wants to be a teacher. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about your
aim in life. 10

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Munshi Abdur Rouf exemplified bravery during the Bangladesh Liberation War by effectively using his machine gun to inflict heavy damage on the Pakistan Army, forcing their retreat. His actions during the conflict at Kurighat, despite facing overwhelming odds, were pivotal in protecting his compatriots and exemplified courage and sacrifice. This unparalleled bravery earned him the title of Birsreshtho, the highest recognition of courage in Bangladesh .

The cultural and historical factors contributing to the delayed unveiling of the Statue of Liberty include financial and logistical challenges in the U.S. regarding the construction of the pedestal. Although France completed the statue in 1884, the United States did not finish fundraising for the pedestal until 1885. Additionally, the complex transport and assembly of the statue from France to the United States, requiring it to be divided into 350 pieces, further delayed its unveiling until October 28, 1886, ten years after the original centennial deadline .

Michael Madhusudan Dutt's personal experiences and early ambitions to assimilate into English culture and literature reflect the broader colonial influence that positioned Western intellect and culture as superior, often leading native intellects to view their cultural heritage as lesser. This was common among educated Indians in the 19th century who were exposed to European education and ideologies. Dutt's realization of his true identity in Bengal and subsequent return to his roots illustrate a resistance to this colonial mindset and a reclaiming of indigenous identity and pride .

'Meghnad Badh Kabya' is significant in Bangla literature as it is considered the first Bangla epic, elevating the status of Bangla literary works to the level of European classics. Michael Madhusudan Dutt's application of Western literary techniques to Bengali themes demonstrated the potential of Bangla literature to express complex, high-art narratives. This work played a pivotal role in cementing Bengali as a literary language and in inspiring future generations of Bengali writers .

Michael Madhusudan Dutt returned to Bengal and focused on Bangla literature after realizing that his true identity and recognition as a poet lay in his homeland, not in the West. His failure to gain appreciation in Europe and the success of his Bangla sonnet 'Kopotaksha Nad' made him understand the value of his native language and culture. He ultimately regretted his initial attraction to England and dedicated himself to Bangla literature, producing works like the 'Meghnad Badh Kabya' .

The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom, enlightenment, and a break from oppression and slavery. Its torch represents enlightenment and guidance, while the broken chain at its feet signifies liberation from tyranny. These symbolic meanings contribute to its status as an icon of freedom, representing the values of democracy and hope that are pivotal to American identity and aspirations for global liberty .

Michael Madhusudan Dutt's transition from writing in English to Bangla had a profound impact on his literary legacy. This shift allowed him to connect with the native cultural and literary traditions of Bengal, leading to the creation of significant works like the Bangla epic 'Meghnad Badh Kabya'. This move affirmed the richness of Bangla literature and demonstrated its capability to express complex narratives. Dutt's legacy lay in his ability to blend Western forms with Bengali themes, thus paving the way for future generations of Bengali writers to embrace their language and culture confidently .

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was influenced by his early exposure to English education and European literature, which inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners, and intellect. Additionally, during his adolescence, he believed that his creative genius would be more appreciated in the West than in his own society. This belief led him to adopt an English lifestyle and compose his early works in English .

The broken chain at the feet of the Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom from oppression and slavery. This element of the statue represents the dynamic nature of liberty, moving forward and enlightening the world. It underscores the cultural implication that freedom is an ongoing process, not a static state, reflecting the broader struggles for human rights and the continuous fight against tyranny. This symbolism reinforces the statue's role as a global beacon of freedom .

The launch of the Bangabandhu Satellite-1 holds significant economic and technological implications for Bangladesh. Economically, it is expected to save the country $14 million annually by reducing dependency on foreign satellites for broadcasting. Additionally, it opens potential revenue streams by leasing excess bandwidth. Technologically, it represents a critical step towards advanced telecommunications infrastructure, providing uninterrupted domestic services and positioning Bangladesh as a player in the space technology arena .

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