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Section A : Reading Test (50 Marks)
Read the passage. Then answer the questions no 1 and 2:
Patriotism is a very noble virtue. It inspires a man to do everything just and fair for the well being and
betterment of the country. It is the quality that impels a man to sacrifice his own interest, comfort, pleasure
and even his life for the sake of his country. Patriotic zeal makes a man dutiful, energetic and enthusiastic.
He obeys the law, pays taxes and thinks for the country. Patriotism teaches a man fellow-feeling, fraternity
and love and sympathy for the countrymen. A patriot is also praised and honoured by his countrymen. On
the other hand, an unpatriotic man is an ignoble person. He is self-centered. He engages all his time in
achieving his mean end. He causes harm to the country by his unyielding and reckless activities. He is an
enemy to the liberty and sovereignty of the country. He feels no scruple to plot against the country. He gets
his return in the same way. He may have high titles, immenese wealth, high social prestige and noble birth.
But despite his worldly achievements, he remains a worthless person. His power and pelf fail to bring him
any glory. Because during his life time such a man is never honoured by anybody. Rather he is despised
because of his treachery. No minstrel ever sings for him. Such a man dies a double death. During his lifetime
he possesses a dead soul and he remains completely forgotten by the people. This is his first death. Then
comes the natural demise. After expiring his body mixes with the vile dust from which it sprang. Nobody
remembers him or shows any honour to him. Nobody shed tears for him. He sinks into oblivion.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 17=7
(a) What inspires a person to die for the country?
(i) power and pelf
(ii) name and fame
(iii) patriotic zeal
(iv) pleasure and comfort of life
(b) A man without patriotism spends all his time for .
(i) the well-being of the stage
(ii) his personal interest
(iii) promoting the peace of the country
(iv) collecting taxes
(c) The word 'impel' stands for .
(i) misguide (ii) divert
(iii) inspire (iv) impact
(d) Patriotism makes a person .
(i) fanatic (ii) extremist
(iii) selfish (iv) loyal
(e) An unpatriotic man is always .
(i) self-sacrificing (ii) hateful
(iii) submissive (iv) sympathetic
(f) The word 'demise' has the closest meaning to .
(i) death (ii) decay
(iii) decline (iv) wither
(g) A minstrel is a person who .
(i) sings praising others
(ii) criticizes others
(iii) writes the biography of the patriots
(iv) makes the list of the patriots
2. Answer the following questions : 25=10
(a) Why do people love and respect a patriot?
(b) What short of man is an unpatriotic man?
(c) How does patriotism motivate the countrymen?
(d) 'An unpatriotic man is an enemy to the liberty and sovereignty of the country' Do you agree with the
statement? If yes, why?
(e) What happens to an unpatriotic man after his death?
Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.
26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is
celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a
national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain
closed on this day. The day begins with 31 gunshots. Early in the morning the
President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at
the National Musolium at Savar. Then diplomats, political parties, social and
cultural organisations, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People
from all walks of life also come there with rallies and processions. There are
several cultural programmes throughout the day highlighting the heroic
struggle and sacrifice in 1971.
3. Question
1x5=5
26 March is certainly an (a) —part of our national history. The day is (b) —all
over the country with due solemnity. The birth of Bangladesh was not so easy.
Our heroic sons (c) —their lives (d) —its independence. We all should (e) —hard
to materialize their dreams.
Read the passage 'B' carefully and answer the question nos 4 and 5.
Passage 'B'
John Milton was one of the famous poets in English literature. He was born on December 9, 1608 in
London. At the age of 17 he went to Cambridge University for study and after seven years of study, he
obtained his M.A. degree from that university. The next six years he spent at Horton in unprofessional study.
In 1638, he started his foreign tour. In 1640, he married Mary Powell, a young girl of seventeen. But his
wife died in 1652 leaving him with three daughters. So, he married second time in 1656 but two years after
this second wife also died. Of all his works ‘Paradise Lost’ is said to be his greatest. He finished composing
this epic in 1664. But it was published three years later. By this time he lost his eyesight. At the age of 66,
he died on November 8, 1674.
4. Complete the table below with the information from the passage 'B' 15=5
Who/Which/What Date/Year Event/Purposes Where/From
Milton December, 1608 (i) .......... London
Milton 1625 went to study (ii) .....
Milton 1640 (iii) .......
Mary Powell (iv) ..... died
(v) ....... 1667 published London
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) Statistics shows that about i) in the world’s computers is in English i) for their staff
350 million people
b) English has now secured a ii) English usually helps them ii) organizations need employees who
place know English well
c) Since more than 80% of all iii) who provide English language iii) to get good job s and better salaries
the information training
d) In fact, there are some iv) speak English as a first language iv) in more than 60 countries and of
companies many international organizations
e) Besides, many believe now v) as an official or semi-official language v) and another 300 million use it as a
that second language
7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story : 18=8
(a) One day, he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat.
(b) The food was very hot.
(c) He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat.
(d) As a result, he burnt his finger.
(e) He hurriedly dug his fingers right at the middle of the dish.
(f) Then he disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging.
(g) Once young Taimur attacked a province of a powerful prince but unfortunately all his soldiers were
killed.
(h) The old woman fell pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a dish full of food.
Section B : Writing Test (Marks 50)
8. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'Our National Flag' : 10
(a) What does National Flag symbolize?
(b) What is its size?
(c) What are its colours?
(d) What do the colours indicate?
(e) Where is it hoisted?
(f) When is the national flag kept half mast?
(g) How can we uphold its honour?
9. Read the beginning of a story. Write new ten sentences to complete the story : 10
One day two rats stole a pieces of bread. They tried to divide it into two equal parts but failed. Because
each rat wanted the larger part of the bread. They even fought for that. Lastly, they agreed to put up their
problem to the monkey who was considered the wisest animal in the forest. They went .......................
10. Look at the following pie-chart. It shows the choice of professional by different educated youth in
Bangladesh. Now, describe the pie-chart in about 150 words. You are advised to high-light and
summarize the information given in the pie-chart : 10
11. Suppose, you are Rupam/Rupama living at Mirpur, Dhaka. Your friend Rana/Rina who lives at
College Road, Rajshahi. He/She wanted to know how you spent your last summer vacation. Now,
write a letter to your friend describing your experiences during the summer vacation. 10
12. Suppose, you are Adib/Adiba and your friend is Farsin/Farisha. You and your friend feel the
necessity of planting trees. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friends about the necessity
of the Tree Plantation. 10