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27. Cantt Public School & College, Jahanabad, Khulna
Test Examination-2017; English 2nd Paper
Part A: Grammar: (60 Marks)
- Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (´) where article is not needed. 0.5´10=5
Patriotism is a noble (a) — virtue. It inspires (b) — man to shed his blood for his (c) — country. (d) — man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) — all. He thinks for (g) — welfare of his country. On (h) — other hand, (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who died for (j) — country are true patriots.
- Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. 0.5´10=5
An honest man is true (a) — his words. He doesn’t deviate (b) — the path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists (c) — honesty. So he does not fall victim (d) — greed. He does not hanker (e) — money. An honest man abstains himself (f) — corruption. He knows that dishonesty is detrimental (g) — all. He does not keep (h) — with corrupt people. He does not long (i) — wealth. An honest man will be rewarded (j) — the long run.
- Complete the following sentences with appropriate clause/ phrases given in the box: 0.5´10=5
| had better | as long as | was born | let alone | ||
| wish | lest | would rather | |||
| as soon as | as if | have to | |||
(a) Mr. Aziz is an honest man. He — starve than take bribe.
(b) Hello, I am from Bangladesh. I — in Dhaka.
(c) Your mother is ill. So, I think you — go home early.
(d) We have started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast — you should miss the train.
(e) I want to set up a hospital. But, I have not enough money. I — I were a millionaire to do that.
(f) I helped him many a time. But, now he speaks in such a manner — he did not know me.
(g) None can live without hope. In fact, there is hope — there is life.
(h) Rima was waiting for the reply. So, she went home — she got the telegram.
(i) You don’t know how poor he is. He cannot buy a fan, — an air conditioner.
(j) There are some promising sectors in Bangladesh. So, we all — work sincerely to flourish in those areas.
- Complete the sentences using clauses/ phrases. 0.5´10=5
(a) Spring is the time when —. This time they hide themselves and coo from the high branches of trees.
(b) As she is firmly determined, —. Strong determination is the precondition of any success.
(c) The path is very uneven. Walk carefully lest. —
(d) Binoy is such a man whom —. He deserves it for his honesty.
(e) — is not true at all, I know the fact.
(f) I don’t understand why —. We should make proper use of time.
(g) He has a lot of money, but —. He is really a miser.
(h) Do not talk in the exam hall. You will be expelled —
(i) We should not disturb social order. We just can’t do what —
(j) Nothing will happen if —.
- Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb as per subject and context. 0.5´10=5
Education is the process by which our mind (a) —(develop) through formal learning at an institution’ like a school, college or university. It is a mental and intellectual training which (b) — (provide) opportunities of growth and (c) — (help) to meet challenges and (d) — (overcome) obstacles to progress. Again, the purpose of education is to (e) — (enlighten) the individual and (f) — (develop) his/her capacity to the limit. It is also the business of education to train individuals (g) — (make) the right choices to (h) (go) — ahead. It ennobles our mind and refines our sensibility. It also (i) — (broaden) our outlook, and helps us (j) — (become) aware of our rights and responsibilities.
- Transform the sentences as directed. 1´5=5
(a) Dowry hampers the harmony of the society (Passive). (b) This vicious tradition of the dark age must be stopped anyhow. (negative). (c) This is one of the major problems of Bangladesh (Positive). (d) Punishment should be given to the greedy and cruel criminals (active). (e) It is a very heinous crime. (exclamatory).
- Rewrite the following passage in the reported speech. 5
“Good morning, Nonte,” said Fonte. “How much preparation have you taken for the exam?” “A great preparation,” Nonte replied. “Wow! What an intelligent boy!” said Fonte. “But, my preparation is not good at all.”
- Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 1´5=5
When it was no hope for the young people, he generally becomes addicted to drugs for temporary pleasure. It carries him to an illusory world. Moreover it often feel drowsy and lose appetite. They may also damage internal function of the body and thus slowly leads you to death.
- Fill in the blanks with modifiers. 0.5´10=5
There lived a wolf in a (a) — (pre -modify the noun) wood. After (b) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) he went on eating flesh. But a bone stuck in his throat and (c) — (use a demonstrative to pre modify the noun) bone gave him pain and he went about not knowing what (d) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). He was howling on in (e) — (pre-modify the noun) agony. (f) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) he saw a crane at a distance. He asked the crane (g) — (use infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The wolf lured the crane that it would give (h) — (pre-modify the noun) rewards. The greedy crane agreed (i) — (post-modify the verb). It puts its (j) — (pre-modify the noun) beak into the throat of the wolf.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. 0.5´10=5
Every year millions of people all over the world die (a) — four specific factors. (b) — air pollution from factories, burning trash, and vehicle fumes (c) — causes pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. (d) — water pollution from industrial discharge (e) — the dumping of human waste into rivers and canals cause poisoning and water-borne diseases. (f) — is the noise pollution from vehicle horns and microphones (g) — might cause aggression and (h) — damage hearing. (i) — odour pollution from dumped or untreated human waste causes serious discomfort and attracts disease bearing creatures such as rats and flies. (j) — we should take determined action to control these problems and clean up the environment.
- Read the passage below: 0.5´10=5
The house hasn’t yet shed its festive look, which started with my sister’s marriage. Since auntie’s baby was born, we have had streams of guests visiting the house. I’m really worried about my coming exams. There’s so much noise and confusion in the house that I can hardly concentrate on my studies, You can’t imagine how difficult it is to study in a large family. Sometimes it gets so dreary and horrible. I even have to share my room with my younger brother and sisters and, at times, with my cousins. I wish I were in a small family.
Now write the antonyms or synonyms as directed.
(a) festive (synonym), (b) noise (antonym) (c) marriage (synonym), (d) confusion (synonym), (e) hardly (antonym), (f) imagine (synonym), (g) shed (synonym), (h) worried (antonym), (i) horrible (synonym) (j) dreary (antonym)
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- 12. Rewrite the text correcting punctuation errors. 0.5´10=5
Rabiul : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital
Arafat : Its about 2 kilometers from here. You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus.
Rabiul : I see Is there a bus station near here
Arafat : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Rabiul : Thank you.
Arafat : Dont mention it.
Part B: Composition: (40 Marks)
- Compose an e-mail to Bismillah Electronics, Dhaka asking the Sales Officer to send you the e-book you have chosen on their website. 8
- Suppose, you are a reporter of The Daily Star. Now, write a report on Award-giving ceremony to the meritorious students held. 8
- Write a paragraph on Unemployment Problems. 10
- Write a composition on Natural Beauties of Bangladesh. 14
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