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Class 9-10 English 1st Paper Question 4,5 Model (1-60) Answer Model Question-1 (a) Greece, (b) 625, (c) 560, (d) Geometry, (e) 480 BC. The greatest scientists Thales, Pythagoras and Democritus, were born in Greece. Though Thales was a businessman, he became a renowned scientist later. He was exceptionally known for his skill in Geometry. Pythagoras was well known as a mathematician. Democritus was great for his research in atom. Model Question-2 (a) Greece, (b) 460, (c) Scientist (d) Surgery, (e) 322. Hippocrates, Aristotle and Euclid, these greatest scientists were born in Greece. Hippocrates is a great figure in the history of European medical treatment. His greatest achievement is the idea of surgery. Aristotle was both a great scientist and philosopher. He is mostly known as philosopher. Euclid was mainly a professor of Mathematics. He is greatly known for his geometry book “Elements”. Model Question-3 (a) Italy, (b) Greece, (c) 287, (d) Astronomer, (e) 212. Archimedes was born in Italy. He was very interested in Mathematics. Because of his great love for his country, he made ‘Catapult’. Another great scientist Hipparchus was born in Greece. Though he was an astronomer, he was also very good at Mathematics. Ptolemy was also a great scientist. He had great intelligence in astronomy and for that he wrote ‘Almagest’, which is known as the Bible of astronomy Model Question-4 4. (a) (a) Trukey, (b) 720 AD, (c) Physiologist, (d) Chemist, (e) 199 AD. Galen, a best figure in the field of physiology was born in Turkey. He became physiologist and surgeon. A great mathematician and astronomer Bhaskara was born in India. He was exceptionally skilled in Arithmetic and Calculus. Jabir Ibn Hyan was an ancient Arabian chemist. He was also a very creative scientist. Model Question-5 (a) Iran, (b) 866, (c) Physician, (d) Scientist, (e) 1039. Al-Raji, a famous physician was, born in Iran. He is remembered for his contribution to inventions of medicines. His famous book is ‘Al-Mansuri’. Ibn-Al-Haitham, another great scientist, was born in Iraq. He is mostly known for his contributions to mathematics and medical science.   Model Question-6 (a) China, (b) 973, (c) Mathematician, (d) 1048 AD, (e) 142 AD. A great scientist, basically known as a mathematician, Al-Biruni, was born in Khiva. He was a very renowned scientist in the mediaeval period. Ibn Rusad was born in Cordova. He wanted to establish his thought by logic. He wrote ‘Tohafut’. Chang Heng, a Chinese inventor, invented a device to measure earthquake. He expressed his great opinion about the size of the universe. Model Question-7 (a) China, (b) 1031, (c) Mathematician, (d) Scientist, (e) 250. Liu Hui, Tsu chung and Shen Kua were Chinese. Liu and Tsu Chung were mathematicians. They wrote many books in Mathematics. Tsu Chung played an important role in making new calendar. Shen kua was very learned in astronomy. He had also knowledge of literature, music, mathematics and art. Model Question-8 (a) India (b) 1857, (c) Malaria, (d) Scientist, (e) 1932. Ronald Ross, studied medical science and worked in India, was born in England. He got Nobel Prize for inventing the virus. Jagadish Chandra Bose the proud of undivided India was a very talented scientist. He was actually a professor and also a great researcher. He first invented the radio, micro wave. He also wrote literature. Model Question-9 (a) India, (b) 1894, (c) Professor, (d) Professor, (e) 1961. The great figure in the Quantum Dynamics Satyendranath Bose was born in Kolkata, India. He learnt German, France and English to know about the inventions of science. Srinibash Krishan was also born in India. He was a professor in Dhaka University. He was also known as a physician and mathematician. Model Question-10 (a) England, (b) 1927, (c) Astronomer, (d) Scientist, (e) 1292. A very renowned astronomer in Indian subcontinent, Vainu Bappu, was born in India. He got scholarship to study in America. He did many research activities in astronomy. Roger Bacon, a scientist, was born in England. He studied in literature, philosophy and mathematics. ‘Opus Measus’ is his major work. Model Question-11 (a) Poland (b) 1564, (c) Astronomer, (d) Scientist, (e) 1642 A famous astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Poland. He said that the earth rounds the sun. Though he practiced the activities of a clergyman, he did a lot for astronomic inventions. Tycho Brahe, a great scientist, was born in Denmark. He said that stars are static and they have no birth and death. Galileo, an Italian scientist, had great intelligence in mathematics and as tronomy. He studied MBBS but became a mathematics professor later. Model Question-12 (a) England, (b) 1642, (c) Chemist, (d) Scientist, (e) 1691. Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton both were born in England. Robert Boyle is greatly remembered for establishing chemistry as science. His great book is ‘Sceptical Chemist.’ The great achievement of Newton is inventing calculus. ‘Principia’ is his great book. Model Question-13 (a) America, (b) England, (c) 1731, (d) Scientist, (e) 1790. American scientist Benjamin Franklin was born in a poor family. He became rich by dint of hard work. He was very interested in electricity research. Henry Cavendish who invented oxygen was born in England. He worked with many branches of knowledge. Model Question-14 (a) France, (b) England, (c) 1743, (d) Doctor, (e) 1823. Antone Lauren, a great scientist of France was born in Paris of France. His great book is ‘Elementary Treats on Chemistry’. Famous doctor Edward Jenner was born in England. He is very great for his treatment work. He invented ‘Varioli Vexin’. Model Question-15 (a) England, (b) 1791, (c) Dynamo, (d) 1867, (e) 1882. A man of scientific mentality, Michael Faraday was born in England. He was poor but very brilliant and hard working person. He also invented Dynamo that his major invention. Charles Darwin was also born in England. His major work is ‘ Origin of Species’ Though he got a degree for being a clergyman, he was great for his research in animals and plants. Model Question-16 (a) Australia, (b) France, (c) 1822, (d) Professor,

    Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 William Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets and dramatists of the world. He was born on the 23rd April, 1564 in the small village of Stratford-on-Avon. His father’s name was John Shakespeare. His mother’s name was Marry Arden. Shakespeare was sent to Free Grammar School at Stratford at the age of seven. But he did not proceed to Oxford or Cambridge. He married Anne Hathaway, a farmer’s daughter eight years older then himself when he was of 18. Susanna was their first child. They had two other children. They were Hamlet and Judith who were twin getting their birth in 1585. Shakespeare worked as a school master for some years. Shakespeare left village and came to London in 1585 to try his luck. Shakespeare was interested in the theatre and very soon he became an actor. By 1592, he established himself as a dramatist of the age. In the next twp years, Shakespeare wrote two long poems named : ‘Venus and Adonis’ and ‘Rope of Lucre.’ In 1594, he became a member of the newly formed Lucre Chamberlains Company. His son Hamlet died in 1596. He was ranked the greatest dramatist in 1598. Shakespeare composed both tragedies and comedies. He also composed a series of sonnets. Amount his tragedies the following are worth mentioning  Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, etc. Comedies : As you like it, A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Love’s Lavour’s lost. Twelfth Night, etc. Shakespeare became a rich man. He possessed property both in Stratford and in London. He retired sometime before 1613. 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It is located in the east of South Asia. It gained independence from Pakistan in 1971 through a bloody war of nine months. Though it is a small country, its population is very large. Its capital is Dhaka. It is the biggest city in country. Almost all people of the country speak Bangla. There are also some tribal languages. The currency of Bangladesh is taka. India is the largest country in  South Asia. It gained freedom from Britain in 1947. India is a country of variation in culture, language and religion. Though there are many languages in India, its state language is Hindi. Hindi is the medium of communication among different nations. New Delhi is the capital of India. It is an old Mughal city of India. Its currency is rupee. Pakistan is another county of South Asia. Pakistan too gained freedom from Britain in 1947. In 1947 all India was divided into India and Pakistan. Its capital is Islamabad. As Pakistan has nations, they speak different languages. But the state language Urdu. 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    Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 The first scientist in the world was Thales who was born in Greece in 625 BC. He was born in the City of Miletus. Though he was a businessman, he became a renowned scientist later. He practiced the knowledge of Geometry in Egypt. In fact, Thales became exceptionally known for his skill in Geometry. Actually his major scientific achievement is the invention of Geometry. Pythagoras is also a scientist. He was born in 560 BC. He was a Greek who is actually a famous mathematician. He had also some reputations for Philosophy, Astronomy and Numbering theory. People considered him a great ideologist. This great scientist died in 480 BC. Another scientist Democritus was bon in Greece in 470 BC. He was great for his research in atom. This great scientist died in 400 BC.   Names Thales Pythagoras Country/City (a) ¾ Greece Birth year (b) ¾ BC (c) ¾ BC Work/Achievement Invention of (d) ¾ Mathematic Death year ¾ (e) ¾ Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10         Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Hippocrates is a great figure in the history of European medical treatment. He was born in Greece in 460 BC. He lived in the Cos Island. He became a famous person in giving treatment to the patients according to test and observation. His major achievement is his idea of surgery. His great book ‘Concerning the Things in Surgery’ is on surgery. He is a great model in the history of medical education. This great scientist died in 370 BC. Aristotle was born in Macedon of Greece in 384 B.C. He was a great scientist and philosopher. He is mainly known as a philosopher. He established an education center that is Lysium. His great book is ‘Physics’. This great person died in 322 BC. Euclid is a great scientist. He was born in Greece in 330 BC. He is greatly known for his great geometry book ‘Elements’, He was mainly professor of Mathematics. Though he wrote book named ‘Optics’, he was great for geometry. This great geometric died in 275 BC. Names Hippocrates Aristotle Country/City Greece (a) ¾ Birth year (b) ¾ BC. 384 BC. Profession (c) ¾ Philosopher Work/Achievement (d) ¾ Physics Death year 370 BC. (e) ¾ BC.   Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words. 10         Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Archimedes was a great scientist who was born in Italy in 287 BC. He was very interested in Mathematics. He had great love for his country and for that he made ‘Catapult’. He wrote many great books such as ‘On spirals’, ‘Measurement of a Circle’. In fact, he was a man of shrewd intelligence. This scientist died in 212 B.C. Hipparchus was also a great scientist who was born in Greece in 190 BC. He was mainly an astronomer. He was also very good at Mathematics. His contribution to astronomy is simply great. This astronomer died in 127 B.C. Anther great as tronomer is Ptolemy who was born in 90. AD. He had great intelligence in astronomy. His great book is ‘Almagest’ which is known as the Bible of astronomy. He is ever remember for his contribution to the astronomical inventions. He died in 170 AD. Names Archimedes Hipparchus Country/City (a) ¾ (b) ¾ Birth year (c) ¾ BC. 190 BC. Profession\Work Scientist (d) ¾ Death year (e) ¾ BC. 127 BC. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words.                              10       Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Galen is one of the best figures in the fields of physiology. He was born in Turkey in 129 A.D. His father who was an architect and mathematician had a great influence on him. Galen was very famous in the studies of physiology. He became a physiologist and surgeon. His great book which is about physiology is ‘On the Bones’. This great scientist died in 199 A.D. Bhaskara was a great mathematician and astronomer. He was born in India in 1114. Bhaskara wrote his great book ‘Siddanta-Shiromoni’ that he wrote at 36. He was a very talented person. He was exceptionally skilled in Arithmatic and calulas. This great man died in 1183 A.C. Jabir Ibn Hyan was born in the ancient Arbia in 720 A.D. He was a great chemist. He wrote many books on Chemistry. His books are ‘Book of concentration’, ‘Book of the Composition of Alchemi’, etc. He was very creative scientist. He died in 813 A.D. Names Galen Jabir Country/City (a) ¾ Arbia Birth year 129 AD (b) ¾ AD Profession\Achievement (c) ¾ (d) ¾ Death year (e) ¾ 813 AD Write a summary of the passage in no more than 90 to 100 words.                            10       Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5 Al-Raji was born in Iran in 866 A.D. He was a very famous physician who played a very vital role in improving medicines for people. He wrote an Encyclopedia that cost him much labour. His famous book is ‘Al-Mansuri’. He is remembered by people for his contribution to inventions of medicines. He died in 925 A.D. Ibn-Al-Haitham was born in Iraq in 965 A.D. He was a great scientist. He lived in Iraq in 965 He was a great scientist. He lived in Borsa that is a city in the country. He was greatly renowned for his contributions to mathematics and medical science. He wrote a book named ‘Kitab-Al-Monajir’ in which he wrote all his research results. He is considered the greatest scientist in Muslim world. He died in 1039 A.D. Names Al-Raji Hatham Country/City (a) ¾ Iraq Birth year (b) ¾ A.D. 965 A.D. Profession\Work (c) ¾ (d) ¾ Death year 925 A.D. (e) 1039

Model Question-1 a. (i) hut; b. (ii) The cow; c. (ii) a cat; d. (ii) wood, bamboo and reeds; e. (ii) a jungle; f. (i) problems; g. (ii) happy; h. (ii) mice; i. (iii) obstacle; j. (iii) live; k. (ii) A society can make people good and happy citizens; l. (iii) mouse; m. (iv) Exclamatory sentence a. The young man went to a jungle. He made a nice little hut with wood, bamboo and reeds. The mice made holes in his blanket. He brought a cat to kill the mice. The needs of men can be fulfilled if they live in a family or community. People require food, shelter, companions and cooperation. Living in a society can make people good and happy citizens. He made a nice little hut in the jungle. He found some mice in his hut one day. I learn that nobody can live without a society. If we live in a society, the needs can be fulfilled. Again, living in society can make people good and happy citizens. The young man found in the family in his village full of problems and sufferings. Quarrels, ill feelings, jealousy, enmity all were part of everyday life there. He went to a jungle. He made a mice little hut with wood, bamboo and reeds. He found some mice in his hut one day. Living in a society can make people good and happy citizens. People need food, shelter, companions and cooperation. Our need can be fulfilled if we live in a family or community. The young man brought the cowboy to look after the cow. Model Question-2 a. (iii) group work; b. (iv) teacher; c. (iii) democratically; d. (iii) in your behaviour; e. (iv) society; f. (iv) society; g. (i) behaviour; h. (iv) noticeable; i. (iii) good; j. (iii) behavioural change; k. (ii) We must acquire knowledge and try to use it in our day to day life; l. (ii) Let us; m. (ii) observe. a. We will have to prepare ourselves to do good deeds in society to be a good citizen. The other areas we should have knowledge about are as follows―. (i) our country (ii) our executive, legislative and judicial system (iii) our government (iv) our history, culture, religion and educational system We need skills to apply our knowledge in practical situations. The process of knowing and doing things will bring about a change in our behaviour towards others. We should have knowledge about group work in the classroom. A noticeable change will take place in our conduct through regular group work. The probable changes are likely to be in our department are as follows―. (i) attitude of freely mixing and taking (ii) disappearance of shyness (iii) attitude of helping and co-operating (iv) democratic behaviour My teacher is the right person to monitor and help us do the group work. We will behave in a democratic way when radical changes take place in our behaviour. The behavioral changes taking place in someone inside the classroom will be carried over outside the classroom, in real-life situations. We have to prepare ourselves to do good work in society in order to be a good citizen. Without knowing modern sciences, technologies including ICT and other necessary subjects, we shall have difficulty living a good life. As a good citizen, we should have knowledge about– (i)  Our country. (ii) Our state – executive and legislative powers. (iii) Our judicial system. (iv) Our government and its structures and functions. (v)  Our history. (vi) Our socio-economic activities and educational system. Knowing and doing things will bring about a change in our behaviour towards others. Through regular group work, there will be a noticeable change in our behaviour. Model Question-3 a. (ii) responsibility; b. (iv) attend; c. (ii) help; d. (ii) fundamental; e. (i) 18; f. (iv) noun; g. (i) something that it is your job or duty to deal with; h. (iii) freedom of religion; i. (iv) all of them; j. (i) asset; k. (i) a person who lives next door; l. (iii) responsibility. a. Responsibility is a duty or obligation to do things and not to do things. We can cast our vote when we are 18 years or above. We should help a neighbour when he faces problems. The responsibilities of the government are to provide for its citizens the basic necessities of life as well as to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens. Our responsibilities are to take care of our parents, to attend school and pursue our studies properly, to cast our vote, to help a neighbour in problems. It is also our responsibilities not to steal a book from a library, not to keep building wastes on the footpath. We have the responsibility to the society and to the government. We should take care of our parents properly when they become old. We should not put our building materials on the footpath. Our achieved knowledge, skills and attitudes will help us to discharge our responsibilities effectively. The fundamental rights of citizens are freedom of speech and expression, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, equality of all before law. Responsibility is a duty or an obligation to do things and not to do things. We should cast our vote when we are 18 or over. Our responsibilities are as follows– * to take care of our parents. * to attend school and pursue our studies properly. * to help a neighbour in trouble. * to cast our vote. * not to steal a book from a public library. * not to put our building materials on the footpath. The government has the responsibilities to provide for its citizens the basic necessities of life and to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens. We should help a neighbour in problems. Model Question-4 a. (i) early riser; b. (iv) games and sports; c. (i) participate; d. (iv) about an; e. (iii) hobby; f. (iii) hails; g. (ii) sometimes; h. (i) encouraged; i. (ii) pastime; j. (i) were;

    Part A : Reading Test (Marks-50) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.                Unit-11: Lesson-1(B) Sohan lives in a village in the south-west part of Bangladesh. Last night he could not sleep. His sister had the SSC exam next morning. She could not read either. There was-load shedding. The summer night being sticky hot, life became hell without electricity. Most of their area remained dark for hours due to power shortage. In May-June, temperature shoots up to 40 degree Celsius. With almost 90 per cent of humidity in the atmosphere, it becomes all sweat, wet, damp and stinky. When you are busy fanning yourself all the time, how come you concentrate on studies? In the night it is impossible to sit in the study with a candle light or table lamp or hurricane lamp or a rural kerosene lamp. People simply come out of houses almost bare-bodied and sit in the open places. Some splash cold water on their faces. Fans are still, lamps are out and it is dark everywhere. It is simply unbearable. What is the reason of frequent load-shedding? Press reports say there is a shortage in electricity production. According to the Power development authorities, the current demand for electricity is more than 6,000 MW* a day while the supply remains around 4,200 MW. In the rural areas, the Rural Electrification Board (REB) can supply barely half of the total demand which is around 2,400 MW per day. In the capital city, the demand stands at around 1,400 MW while the supply amounts to 650 MW. As a result, load shedding is unavoidable. 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(i)    south-west                                       (ii)   east-west (iii)  north-south                                      (iv)  south-east Sohan’s sister had the —— exam next morning. (i)    HSC                                                 (ii)   SSC (iii)  BA                                                   (iv)  MA Temperature shoots up to —— in May–June. (i)    40ºC                                                (ii)   50ºC (iii)  60ºC                                                (iv)  30ºC In the capital city the demand stands at around ——. (i)    1400 MW                                        (ii)   140 MW (iiI   1400 W                                            (iv)  1400 KW REB stands for —— (i)    Rural Electricity Bureau                  (ii)   Rare Electricity Board (iii)  Rural Electicity Board                     (iv)  Rural Electrification Board Answer the following questions. 2×5 = 10 Why could not Sohan sleep last night? Where does Sohan live? What are simply unbearable? What do people do in time of load -shedding at night? Why is it impossible to sit in the study without electricity at night? Extra Practices What happened to Sohan last night? How was the summer night? What happened during load-shedding in Sohan’s area? What causes load-shedding? What is the current demand for electricity?         Part A : Reading Test (Marks-50) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.                Unit-11: Lesson-2(B) In a speech at the 90th Science Congress, internationally acknowledged scientist and former Indian president Mr APJ Abdul Kalam mentioned a very important aspect of mankind’s future energy crisis. He pointed out that the era of wood and bio-mass has almost come to an end. The age of oil and natural gas would soon be over within the next few decades. Massive burning of world’s

    Part A : Reading Test (Marks-50) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.                 Unit-6: Lesson-1(A) Known as the Land of Everest, Nepal is one of the most charming countries in Asia. It is also known as the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. The Kingdom of Nepal is a small land of sublime beauty. It has some of the world’s best and very important temples. It is a country that is rich in scenic luxury and cultural treasures. Nepal lies between India and the Tibetan part of China. This small country has an area of 147,181 square kilometers. Southern Nepal is tropical lowland known as the Tarai Plain. This part of Nepal has hot summers and warm winters. Here the temperatures reach up to 40°C in April and May and monsoon rains drench this region from June to September. The central hill-lands including the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys have a temperate climate and are also influenced by the monsoon. North of that is the slope of the main section of the Himalayan range. This part of Nepal has some of the highest peaks of the world including Everest. Nepal is home to nearly 29,000,000 people. The population is primarily rural. Kathmandu, the capital city, has less than one million inhabitants. Nepal’s demographic features are complicated not only by dozens of ethnic groups, but by different castes. In total, there are 103 castes and ethnic groups living in this small country. The two largest of such groups are known as Chetri and Bahun. Others include Magar, Tharu and Tamang, Newar, Muslim, Gurung and Damai. About 48 percent of the people speak Nepali. Among other languages spoken are Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu and Tamang. Nepal is the holy land of Lord Pashupatinath and Gautam Buddha where the Hindus and Buddhists have lived together in harmony for centuries. The Temple of Pashupatinath is the most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the four most important cities in the world for Shiva worshippers. Lord Buddha, the light of Asia, was born in Lumbini in Nepal’s southern plains, which makes this a scared pilgrimage destination for the Buddhists as well. In fact, many Nepalese combine Hindu and Buddhist practices; many temples and shrines are shared between the two faiths, and some deities are worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. The Kathmandu Valley is the rich cultural heritage centre of Nepal. The three ancient cities of the Valley- Patan, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur- represent an epitome of harmony in urban design, elegant architecture and refined culture. These cities are famous for religious monuments unequalled in the world. The seven monument zones situated within the Valley have been named as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Adding dazzling colour to Nepal’s vibrant culture are the many festivals that are celebrated throughout the year. 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    Part A : Reading Test (Marks-50) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it(1−7).                            Unit-1: Lesson-1(B) Long ago, a young man found life in the family in his village full of problems and sufferings. Quarrels, ill-feelings, jealously, enmity – all were parts 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 cowboy. The cowboy 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 they are either angels or devils.  People need food, shelter, companions and cooperation. They need to help each other. And if they live in a family or community, their need can be fulfilled. Hence living in society can make people good and happy citizens. VOCABULARY Choose the best answer. 1×7=7 The man made a nice little___ in the jungle. (i) hut                     (ii) cottage                   (iii) building                 (iv) house ― required grass and hay. (i) The cat              (ii) The cow                 (iii) A cow boy            (iv) The rat The young man had to bring ― in order to kill mice. (i) a cow                (ii) a cat                       (iii) a cow boy             (iv) a wife The hut was made with ―. (i) wood, bamboo and brick                       (ii) wood, bamboo and reeds (iii) brick, reeds and bamboo                     (iv) bamboo, reeds and iron rod The man chose ― to live. (i) a locality           (ii) a jungle                  (iii) a family                (iv) a community The young man was beset with― in his life. (i) problems           (ii) hut                         (iii) jungle                    (iv) mice The man thought to be ¾ in the jungle alone. (i) unhappy            (ii) happy                     (iii) sad                        (iv) needy Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 Where did the young man go? What did he make a nice little hut with? What did the mice do? Why did he bring a cat? How can need of men be fulfilled?     Judicial (RywWkvj) adj.- relating to the administration of justice; wePvivjq msµvš—| Behavioural (we‡nwfAvij) adj.- relating to behaviour; AvPiYMZ| Attitude (A¨vwUwUDW) n.- a feeling or opinion about something or someone; g‡bvfve| Gradu   Part A : Reading Test (Marks-50) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.                                      Unit-1: Lesson-2(B) To be a good citizen, you have to prepare yourself to do good work in society. Well, then how can you prepare yourself? First, you need knowledge. Today’s society is knowledge-based. Without knowing modern sciences, technologies including ICT and other necessary subjects, you will have difficulty living a good life. The other areas you, as a good citizen, should have knowledge about are: our country, its constitution, geography and people our state, its executive and legislative powers our judicial system our government and its structures and functions our history, cultures, traditions, literature, moral values and religions our socio-economic activities and educational system Second, you need skills to do things. Knowledge is not enough. You must be able to apply your knowledge to do things practically. Finally, knowing and doing things will bring about a change in your behaviour towards others. This behavioural change will show your attitudes towards others, that is, it will show how you think and feel about a person or thing. Let’s take an example. Suppose you, as a student, need to know about ‘group work’ in the classroom. So you ask yourself or your teacher or anybody, “What is group work?” Or you may find about it in a book. In this way, you can know, or you may have the knowledge about group work: To do group work, the class has to be divided into groups. Each group is to do some tasks given by the teacher or in the textbook. The group members will discuss and share ideas and points, and finally one member will write the answer. All this is knowledge about group work. Then you start working in groups. In each group you take turns discussing points, answering questions, etc. In this way you actually do the task. Your teacher may monitor and help you to do the work. Lastly, through regular group work it is expected that there will be noticeable changes in your behaviour. Possible changes are: You will develop the attitude of freely mixing and talking with your classmates and teacher. Your shyness will gradually disappear. You will develop the attitude of helping and cooperating with each other. You will learn to behave in a democratic way. Most importantly, these behavioural changes taking place in you inside the classroom will be carried over outside the classroom, in real-life situations. VOCABULARY ally (MÖvRyq¨vwj) adv.- in a gradual way; µgvMZfv‡e Democratic (‡W‡gvµ¨wUK) adj.- relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; MYZvwš¿K|Citizen (wmwU‡Rb) n.- a person who is a member of a particular country, or, a person who lives in a particular town or city; bvMwiK| Constitution (Kbw÷wUDkvb) n.- the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed; msweavb| Society (‡mvmvBwU) n.- the community of people living in a particular region and having shared customs, laws and organizations; mgvR| Technology (‡UK‡bvjwR) n.- the parctical use of scientific discoveries; cÖhyw³| Include (BbK¬zW) v.- to contain something as a part of something else; Aš—f©y³ Kiv| Geography (wRIMÖvdx) n.- f~‡Mvjwe`¨v/‡fŠMwjK cwi‡ek/f~‡Mvj| Executive (BM‡RKz¨wUf) adj.- relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect; wbe©vnx| Legislative (‡jwRmj¨vwUf) adj.- having the power to make laws; AvBb cÖYq‡bi ¶gZv-wewkó| Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7 Students should have the knowledge regarding ―. (i) society               (ii) country                  (iii)