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Class Seven English 2nd Paper Model Test Answer [1] (a) an; (b) a; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) x; (h) x. (a) During; (b) before; (c) on; (d) at; (e) of; (f) by; (g) to; (h) at; (a) mother; (b) was; (c) eat; (d) nervous; (e) and; (f) doctor; (g) very; (h) slowly; (i) round; (j) home. (i) Pinki is a university student. (ii) She can work very hard. (iii) Nazma, her friend is junior to her by one year. (iv) Three-fourths of her class are present in the class. (a) Ripa is not my younger sister. (b) How meritorious she is! (c) I am loved by her very much. (d) I respect her. (e) Don’t I feel proud of her? (a) celebrated; (b) go; (c) suffer; (d) enjoy; (e) are making; (f) die; (g) bid; (h) return. Father said, “When will you start for Mymensingh and why?” Tareq said, “Tomorrow, to buy one important books.” Father said, “Which things do you need?” “Only money,” replied the boy. N.B: See the writing section for composition. Class Seven English 2nd Paper Model Test Answer [2] (a) an; (b) a; (c) an; (d) a; (e) the; (f) ´; (g) ´; (h) a. (a) on; (b) by; (c) of; (d) of; (e) of; (f) on; (g) to; (h) for. (a) ceremony; (b) held; c) large; (d) presided; (e) just; (f) Quran; (g) school; (h) among (i) were; (j) present. (i) Dr. Shahjahan is an eminent teacher. (ii) He is still working in Dhaka University. (iii) He always insists on his students giving up politics. (iv) But they are indifferent to his advice. (a) How necessary recreation is for us! Or, How necessary for us recreation is! (b) We are refreshed by it. (c) So, we should enjoy recreation. (d) There are not few types of recreations. (e) Watching TV is more common than most other recreations. (a) keeping; (b) drink; (c) take; (d) fall; (e) cannot get; (f) found; (g) eat; (h) going. Saqib said to Karim, “You had a blue pen.” “No, no, that was green.” “You said, it was green, but where is it now?” “By God! I don’t know.” N.B: See the writing section for composition. Class Seven English 2nd Paper Model Test Answer [3] (a) an; (b) a; (c) an; (d) ´; (e) an; (f) a; (g) ´; (h) an. (a) of; (b) about; (c) in; (d) of; (e) by; (f) from; (g) to; (h) to. (a) livelihood; (b) fishes; (c) lives; (d) hard; (e) busy; (f) them; (g) time; (h) deep; (i) safe; (j) dangers. (i) Our family consists of six members. (ii) I have two brothers and one sister. (iii) I am the youngest of them all. (iv) My parents are very kind and sympthetic to us. (a) Isn’t Bangladesh a land of scenic beauty? (b) No other beach in the world is as long as Cox’s Bazar. (c) There is no one but knows this. (d) Tourists from home and abroad visit this beach. (e) Many steps are going to be taken by our government to make it more attractive. (a) does not come; (b) work; (c) deny; (d) comes; (e) avoids; (f) used to come; (g) loves; (h) suffers. Farabi is Flora’s best freind. They live in the same area. Also they are both in class 7. But they go to different schools. N.B: See the writing section for composition. Class Seven English 2nd Paper Model Test Answer [4] (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) a; (e) a; (f) a; (g) a; (h) x. (a) in; (b) along; (c) to; (d) into; (e) by; (f) with; (g) to; (h) of. (a) young; (b) fast; (c) go; (d) seen; (e) and; (f) take; (g) rich; (h) when; (i) together; (j) present. (i) Hasan is a student of class seven. (ii) His hobby is stamp-collecting. (iii) It keeps his mind fresh and happy. (iv) He collects stamps from many sources. (a) Isn’t Kazi Nazrul my favourite poet? (b) He is the most rebellious poet in Bangla. (c) I do not love any poet as much as him. (d) His contribution to Bangladesh is not insignificant at all. (e) We are inspired by his works to voice against injustice and oppression. (a) is; (b) stands; (c) betrays; (d) tries; (e) is not; (f) wishes; (g) is; (h) thinks. Mr. Khan, a professor of English, lived in Barisal. He was an honest person. One day he found a bag on the road on his way back from the college. It was full of money. He looked for the owner of the bag and found him. N.B: See the writing section for composition. Class Seven English 2nd Paper Model Test Answer [5] (a) the; (b) x; (c) an; (d) an; (e) an; (f) the; (g) x; (h) an. (a) about; (b) in; (c) of; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) from; (h) forward. (a) requested; (b) English; (c) giving; (d) over; (e) grammar; (f) correctly; (g) speaking; (h) pages; (i) attend; (j) read. (i) Water is very useful to us. (ii) It is a liquid substance. (ii) It is found in seas, rivers and ponds. (iv) It is useful to plants and other animals too. (a) It is more populous than most other countries in the world. (b) Aren’t the villagers mainly farmers? (c) The villagers are poor. (d) They are not dishonest and impious. (e) We should take care of them. (a) plays; (b) taking; (c) gets; (d) ensure; (e) take; (f) lies; (g) are not; (h) lead. “How is your father, Karim?” said Mr. Rahman. “He is very well, thank you”, Karim replied.” “I am glad to hear that he is in good health”, said Mr. Rahman. N.B: See the writing section for composition. Class Seven English 2nd Paper Model Test Answer [6] (a) ´; (b) ´; (c) a; (d) a; (e) a; (f) A; (g) a; (h) ´. (a) by; (b) in ; (c) to ; (d) at ; (e)

Section—A : Grammar (30 Marks) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Shahed : I have been suffering from (a)― fever for (b)― week. Doctor  : Is there any pain in your body? Had you played in (c)― sun before you feel ill? Shahed : Yes, I played football in (d)― sun. Doctor  : Have you taken any medicine? Shahed : I’ve taken only (e)― paracitamol. Doctor  : Ok. Show your tongue. And put this thermometer into your arm pit for (f)― minute. Shahed : What’s (g)― temperature? Doctor  : 102ºF. Don’t worry. You’ll get relief within (h)― 24 hours if you take these medicines. Here’s your prescription. Sanjida is writing to her friend about what she usually does on holidays. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4 to on × 2 after of with through by Dear Shova You are interested to know what I usually do on holidays. Here I am writing what I do. (a)― these days, I have got some routine tasks which I have to do. But my holidays are quite different from these days. On holidays, I do not usually follow any routine. I wake up (b)― usual time. After I have had breakfast, I go (c)― my books for a short time (d)― prepare my next day’s lesson. Then, I watch TV. I am fond (e)― music too. Sometimes, I listen to songs (f)― my music player. In the afternoon, I often go out (g)― my mother to visit my neighbouring friends. Then, I do my homework given (h)― the teachers. I fully enjoy myself on my holidays. Lovingly yours. Sanjida Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5 torn share found gate that seen puts and begged gave My dear Chandan, Hope you are well. I am also well by the grace of Allah. However, today I will (a)― with you a different thing. You know a street beggar is a familiar figure in the towns (b) ― cities. A street beggar is normally (c)― beside the street, in the market place or at the (d)― of mosques. He (e)― on  dirty and (f)― clothes. Yesterday I (g) ― a beggar on the street while going to school. He (h) ― money from me. I (i)― him five taka. But later I understood (j)― the beggar was a healthy man. We should not give alms to those persons who are not physically handicapped. What’s your opinion? Please, write to me. No more today. Yours ever, Litu Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4 Our family am two brothers and one sister. I are of six members. My parents consists very kind and sympathetic to us.   have the youngest of them all. Read the following sentences and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5 (a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative) (b) Their contribution will always be remembered. (Negative) (c) The common people inspired them. (Interrogative) (d) Isn’t their sacrifice greater than any other things? (Affirmative) (e) But today many of them do not lead a comfortable life. (Affirmative) Fill in the gaps with the right form of verbs in the brackets. Question e has special instruction in the bracket for the use of verb. 0.5 × 8 = 4 A true friend (a) ― (b) an asset. He (b) ― (stand) by his friend in time of danger. He never (c) ― (betray) with his friend. He (d) ― (try) to make his friend happy. He (e)― (be) in the negative) a greedy man. He always (f)― (wish) for a welfare of his friend. But it is a matter of fact that an ideal friend (g)― (be) very rare today. A selfish friend cannot be a true friend. He always (h)― (think) of his own interest. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4 monika passed the ssc exam last year now she is studying in a college. The name of her college is Govt. Agrogami Girls’ High School & College, Sylhet. it is situated at Zindabazar in sylhet. Section B : Composition – 20 Suppose, you need a citizenship certificate to apply for a new post. Write an e-mail to the U.P. Chairman asking for the citizenship certificate. 8 Write a composition on “Student Life” in 200 words. Include the following points                                          12 (a) What is student life? (b) Object of student life? (c) What should a student do? (d) How should a student be? Section—A : Grammar (30 Marks) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Alif    : Hi Rifat, you look very tired. Are you sick? Rifat  : Yes. I’ve been suffering from severe headache for (a)― few days. Alif    : (b) ― Air pollution is responsible for these. Nowadays polluted air causes (c)― incurable diseases. Rifat  : You’re right. I can’t go out for (d)― walk for this. Alif    : You know it’s one of (e)― causes of air pollution of (f)― our environment. Rifat  : Exactly so, smoke is (g)― major pollutant of air. Alif    : Overpopulation is (h)― another cause of air pollution in our country. Anjali is writing to her friend about her village. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4 in × 2 from × 2 during about × 2 by Hi Sonam, I come (a)― a village. The name of my village is Ratgaon, about twelve kilometres north of Kulaura. It is (b)― Moulvibazar district. Its total area is (c)― six square kilometres. It is a big village and half of its area is occupied (d)― forests. There are (e) ―

 Section:  Grammar – 30 Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Salesman  :                               Welcome, sir. How can I help you? Myself    :   Please show me (a) — white panjabi, 44 in size. Salesman  :                                            Ok. Please wait. Here it is. Myself    :   What’s the price? Can you show me (b)— blue one? Salesman  : It would be (c) — 650 taka only. Here are (d) — blue and (e) — maroon panjabi. (f) — maroon will suit you nice. Myself    :   I think you’re right. What’s (g) — price of the maroon? Salesman  :                                                                 750 Tk only. Myself    :   It seems very high. I can give you at best 550 taka only. Salesman  :                                                 Ok. Take your panjabi. Myself    :   Here’s (h) — money. Salesman  :                                     Thank you. Please come again. Meena is writing to her sister Teena about the preparation of PEC examination. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4 for to at with in about for to My dear Teena, I have received your letter just now and I am very anxious (a) — your studies because your PEC Exam is knocking (b) — the door. How have you prepared yourself? Here is a piece of advice (c) — you. Make a routine, dividing the days, allotting (d) — each subject. At least, write one broad and two short answers a day (e) — practice or you will forget them and will not be able (f) — reproduce them (g) — the exam. No more today. (h) — best regards to all and love to all. Your  loving sister, Meena. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5 except help best glad ask regarding worried loving last and My dear father, I am very (a) — to inform you that the results of our (b) — examination has been published. My performance in all subjects (c) — English is very good. I am very (d) — about English (e) — I need the help of a tutor. I also (f) — advice from you (g) — English. Please engage a tutor to (h) — me. My (i) — regards to you and mother and love to the youngers. Your (j) — son, Sakib Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4 Early rising habit rises early finds time to take exercise. The man refreshes good for health. This is both the body and the mind of a person. The morning air who has long lasting effect in a man’s life. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5 (a) The name of my grandmother is Jobedah (Make it interrogative). (b) She was very good to me (Make it negative). (c) She always took care of me (Make it passive). (d) She could not but take care of me (Make it affirmative). (e) She was the best guide of mine (Make it positive). If she were alive today! It would be a blessed time for me. Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verb in the brackets. Question b and g have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Food is our basic (a) — (need). But this food (b) — (‘contaminate’ use passive voice) by the greedy businessmen who (c) — (run) after money. Having (d) — (consume) the adulterated food, people fall a victim to diseases of various kinds. For the capital punishment of the dishonest men, the existing law must be (e) — (rectify) for the betterment of the common public health. It is expected that the strict law will be (f) — (implement) with a view to (g) — (‘curb’ use present participle) the harmful (h) — (act) of food adulteration. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary.   0.5 × 8 = 4 Hatem said I am hatem. take me to the king and get your reward “I’ll never take you to the king said the woodcutter the king will kill you and i don’t want anything by bringing about the death of a noble man like you. Section A : Composition – 20 Suppose, you are the students of Bogra Zilla School. It is summer season now and very hot during day time. Now, write an application to the Headmaster praying for morning school. 08 Write a composition on “The Season I Like Most” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12 (a)  Which season do you like?    (d) How does the nature look? (b)  Reasons for liking                 (e) Its benefits. (c)  The atmosphere Section A: Grammar (Marks-30) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Waiter     :   Good morning, sir. Customer :  Good morning. Waiter     :   Do you need anything, sir? Customer :  I want to take my breakfast. Bring me (a) — three slices of bread,     (b) —  omelette and (c) — cup of hot tea. Waiter     :   Wait (d) — moment, sir. I’ll be right here. Customer :  I am in (e) — hurry. Do you have any fruits? I mean (f) — orange or (g) — apple. Waiter     :   Yes we do, you will be pleased seeing our prompt service. Customer :  How much have I got to pay? Waiter     :   Only (h) — Tk. 40, sir. Customer :  Here it is. Waiter     :   Thank you, sir. Customer :  Thank you. Sheena is writing to her friend Priti to congratulate her for her result. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4 on × 2 to × 3 in × 2 of Dear Priti, I am very pleased (a) — hear that you have

Section A: Grammar (Marks-30) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Jabed : Hello, Abed, how are you? I think and enjoyed (a)——  exciting cricket match yesterday. Abed  : Oh! It was (b)—— interesting game indeed. I think it is now a very popular game all over (c)—— world. Jabed : What is your impression about the match that was held between Bangladesh and Pakistan? Abed  : It leaves (d)—— excellent impression. Really I’m deeply impressed to see (e)—— performance of our players. Jabed : Yes, it is (f)—— amazing surprise that Bangladesh beat the Ex-world champion Pakistan. Abed  : Of course, you know, Pakistan is one of (g)—— well-known teams in the cricket world and they are defeated by us. Jabed : However, (h)—— Bangladesh Cricket Team is going to be more powerful. Abed  : Yes, I agree. Jabed : Now let’s wait and see. Abed  : Okay. Thank you. Jabed : Okay. Bye. Redwan is writing a letter to his friend. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4 on from by about with of × 2 to My dear Ratul, I have got a letter (a) —— you. Hope you are well. I am fine too. Today I shall tell you (b) —— an interesting choice (c)        —— mine. If I am ever able to buy a mechanical vehicle, I will buy a car. A car is my delight. I will go (d) —— world tour riding the car. The car will enable me to go anywhere and to see anything. Moreover a car is a matter (e) —— social prestige. If I am seen (f) —— people driving a car of my own they will respect me. Besides I will be able to help my family members to go anywhere. We really need a car. But we do not have. If I am able to buy a car, the dream will come true (g) —— me. Wishing your best luck. I finish here (h) —— lots of love. Your loving friend, Redwan. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5 necessary come and tomorrow going place our picnic join have My dear Torun, I am well and hope that you are also well. I have (a) —— to know that your annual examination will be over by (b) ——.You will be glad to know that we are (c) —— to enjoy a picnic at Sonargaon. It is a (d) —— of great historical interest. We are going to have this (e) —— on the 5th February. We are already six and if you (f) —— us, we shall be seven. We shall carry everything with us (g) —— for that day. We expect to (h) —— a very pleasure time. I hope that you will join us (i) —— increase (j) —— pleasure. Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4 Education is in life without education. Nobody can broadens our outlook too. It succeed often compared to light.     the backbone of a nation. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Everybody knows a postman. (Make it passive) (b) He is a familiar figure. (Make it negative) Everyday we see him when he goes in a Khaki dress. He delivers letters, money orders, parcels, etc to the addresses. (c) His responsibility is not insignificant. (Make it affirmative) (d) But he is a low paid employee. (Make it interrogative) (e) He is punctual and sincere in his work. (Make it negative) Fill in the gaps with the right form of verbs in the brackets. Question d and f have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Patriotism (a)― (be) a noble virtue. It (b)― (inspire) a man to shed last drop of blood to (c)― (defend) the freedom of his country. A true patriot is (d)― (‘honour’ in the passive) by all. He thinks for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, an unpatriotic man (e)― (think) only of his own interest. A man without patriotism (f)― (‘be’ in the negative) a good citizen. Those who die for the country (g)― (be) true patriots. They are (h) ― (remember) even after their death. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4 a fruit seller asked the customer which fruits he wanted to buy and said that he had apples from Australia oranges from Darjeeling grapes from Kashmir the customer aksed him what fruits of our country he had the seller replied that he had coconuts guavas and jackfruits. Section B : Composition – 20 Write an e-mail to the railway booking clerk asking him to reserve a seat for you in 150 words.                                                                           08 Write a composition on “A Village Market” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12 (a)  What is a village market?      (c) Things sold in a market. (b)  Types of a village market.      (d) Atmosphere and usefulness.  [Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks] Section A: Grammar (Marks-30) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Rasul     : What are you reading, Mostofa? Mostofa  : I’m reading about (a) —— Wright brothers. Rasul     : Who are they? Mostofa  : You don’t know. They are (b) —— first to make experiment of flying in (c) —— plane. Rasul     : Really? When was it? Mostofa  : December 17, 1903. Rasul     : What are Boeing and Airbus? Mostofa  : These are modern passenger airplanes. Rasul     : Oh, I see. Mostofa  : Have you heard about (e) —— Concorde? Rasul     : No, Is it (f)——aircraft? Mostofa  : Yes, It’s

Section A: Grammar (Marks-30) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Teacher : Hello, Khokon how are you? Khokon : Fine, sir. How are you? Teacher : Well. What are you doing? Khokon : I am taking care of (a) — vegetable plants. Teacher : Well, do you know about (b) — good health? Khokon : No, I do not know clearly, sir. Would you please tell me? Teacher : You know we eat to preserve our health. We eat to lead (c) — healthy and happy life. Khokon : I know it, sir. Teacher : Do you know how we can lead (d) — healthy life? Khokon : No, I do not know about this, sir. Teacher : To lead a healthy life, we should eat (e) — balanced diet. Khokon : What is a balanced diet? Teacher : (f) — balanced diet is (g) — diet which contains all kinds of (h) — food elements. It is necessary for our good health. Khokon : Thank you, sir. Runa is writing a letter to her friend Sheena about the beautiful scenery of Sylhet. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4 to in at by of down at to Dear Sheena, I came to know from your letter that you are going to visit Sylhet next week. It is a place of scenic beauty. You will be enchanted (a) — the beauty of tea gardens (b) — Sylhet. Tall trees clinging (c) — the sides of the hills and hillocks look very fascinating. Then if you go to see the waterfall of Madhabkundu (d) — the top of the hill, you will be amazed (e) — the crystal clear water coming  (f) — from a great height and crushing (g) — the ground below like garlands (h) — pearls. No more today. Runa Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5 therefore heavily easily stay uneasy morning enough inform comfortably to Sir, This is to humbly (a) — you that at this moment the sun is unbearably hot. We cannot (b) — in the class room (c) —. We cannot pay proper attention to our studies owing (d) — unbearable heat. We sweat (e) — . We feel (f) — in our classroom. In this circumstance, we cannot continue our class (g) — from 10 up to 4 pm. So morning school can help us attend the classes properly. We, (h) — , pray and hope that you would be kind (i) — to take proper steps for (j) — school during this hot season. Yours obediently, The students of Hajigonj Pilot High School Chandpur Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4 Independence took place in 1971. No nation joined the war. Our war of independence can achieve the birthright of a man. People of all walks of life is it without struggle. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5 Education is power (Make it interrogative). (b) Education is not unnecessary for every man (Make it affirmative). (c) We should receive education (Make it passive). (d) Man is the best creation of Allah (Make it positive). (e) Education is very important for man (Make it negative). Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verb in the brackets. Question a and d have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Dear Shamim, Thanks for your letter. I (a) — (‘learn’ use present perfect) that you are keen on learning English. I (b) — (appreciate) your interest. You can (c) — (listen) to BBC, CNN and such other news programmes. You (d) — (‘go’ use modal) through English newspapers, story books, etc. You can (e) — (maintain) a diary and write your feelings in English. You should (f) — (communicate) with others in English. (g) —  (go) ahead. I (h) — (hope) you will be successful. Your elder brother, Shahin Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4 A synonym is a word that means the same or almost the same as another word there may be more than one synonyms for some of the words big and large, begin and start are synonyms an antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word sorrow and happiness, right and wrong are examples of antonyms. Section B : Composition — 20 Suppose, you will be away from home for two weeks. Write an e-mail to your newspaper agent canceling your daily newspapers for this period.      8 Write a composition on ‘A village Fair’ in 200 words. Include the following points. 12 (a)  What is a village fair?    (d)   How does it entertain people? (b) Where is it held?           (e)    Does it have any disadvantages? (c) Who come here and for what? Section A: Grammar (Marks-30) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4 Myself     :  Excuse me. Can I talk with you? Passer-by :  Sure. How can I help you? Myself     :  I am looking for (a) — bookshop. Can you help me? Passer-by :  Sure. There are many bookshops near this place. Myself     :  How far is (b) — place? How can I go there? Passer-by :  On foot. You need not hire (c) — rickshaw. Are you (d) — new comer? Myself     :  Yes. I need to buy some books. For this I am looking for a library. Passer-by :  If you want to buy (e) — books at cheap rate you can go to (f) — PBS Bookshop. It is (g) — big shop. You will get there all kinds of (h)

[Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks] Section A: Grammar (Marks-30) Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. (a, an, A_ev the w`‡q k~b¨¯’vb c~iY Ki Ges †hLv‡b article em‡e bv †mLv‡b µm (×) `vI|) 0.5 × 8 = 4 Runa :  Do you know what (a) —— event is? Mona :  Yes, daily happening or some occasions. Runa :  But what is news? Mona :  News is (b)—— piece of information. Runa :  What should news have? Mona :  News should have answer to all (c) —— questions with who, which, what, where, when, why and how. Runa :  Is news only printed or published on (d) —— newspapers? Mona :  No, it’s also broadcast on (e) —— internet. Runa :  Where does (f) —— word ‘news’ come from? Mona :  Some people opine that the word ‘news’ comes from (g) —— ‘new’. Runa :  What is another opinion? Mona :  Another (h)  —— opinion is that it comes from all directions: North, East, West and South. Runa :  Thank you. Mona : Welcome. Kalam is writing a letter to his friend from Dhaka. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. (Kvjvg XvKv †_‡K Zvi eÜzi wbKU wPwV wjL‡Q| e· †_‡K mwVK preposition evQvB K‡i k~b¨¯’vb c~iY Ki|) 0.5 × 8 = 4 at × 2 by during to before of on My dear Azad, It is quite a long time since I have heard from you. (a)—— this period I also did not write to you. Anyhow now I write to you about an accident that took place (b) —— my eyes last week. It was about 3 pm. We some classmates were (c)—— our way home from college. We were trying to cross the Mirpur Road near the Science Laboratory. A young boy was also crossing the road. Just (d) —— that moment a truck was crossing at a great speed. The ill fated boy noticed it but before he could go to the other side (e) —— the road he was run over (f)—— the speedy truck. The truck did not stop rather it speeded away. I rushed (g)—— the spot. To my horror I saw that he was no more a human body but a lump of flesh. I was greatly shocked (h)——this tragic scene. I could not forget the scene. I am keeping fine. With best regards to your parents and love to the younger. Your lovingly, Kalam Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. (e· †_‡K cÖ‡qvRbxq kã wb‡q cvV¨vskwU m¤ú~Y© Ki|) 0.5 × 10 = 5 very mother home was eat nervous round and slowly doctor My dear Father, I am sorry to let you know that (a)—— has been suffering from fever since last week. For the first three days her fever (b)—— very high. She could not (c)—— anything nor could she sleep. We were (d)—— . In her high fever she told me to write to you (e)—— come home as soon as possible. We called in a (f) ——. He examined her (g)——carefully. She is taking medicine regularly and timely. Now she is improving (h)——. She can now eat and sleep. We hope, she will come (i)—— soon. Mother always talks of you. So, please come (j)—— as early as possible. I am well. Hope this finds you hale and hearty. Your loving daughter, Mim Make four sentences from the following substitution table. (wb‡Pi substitution table †_‡K PviwU evK¨ ˆZwi Ki|) 1 × 4 = 4 Pinki can junior to her by one year. She be a university student. Nazma, her friend   present in the class. Three-fourths of her class   work very hard. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. (wb‡Pi TextwU co Ges wb‡`©kbv g‡Zv evK¨¸‡jv cwieZ©b Ki|) 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Ripa is my elder sister. (Make it negative.) (b) She is very meritorious. (Make it exclamatory.) (c) She loves me very much. (Make it passive.) (d) She is respected by me. (Make it active.) (e) I feel proud of her. (Make it interrogative.) Fill in the gaps with the right form of verbs in the brackets. Question a and e have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. (eª¨v‡K‡Ui verb-¸‡jvi mwVK form w`‡q k~b¨¯’vb c~iY Ki| a I e cÖ‡kœi verb-Gi e¨env‡ii Rb¨ we‡kl wb‡`©kbv †`qv Av‡Q|) 0.5 × 8 = 4 Eid is our most important festival (a) ― (‘celebrate’ use past participle)― in a befitting manner. Millions of people (b)― (go)― to their village homes for Eid celebration with their near and dear ones. They have to (c)― (suffer) ― beyond measure because of transport scarcity. In spite of their sufferings, they (d)― (enjoy) ― the festival. But when they (e)― (‘make’ use present continuous tense) ― the journey to and from their work-place, a few of them (f) — (die) — by accidents. Their near and dear ones (g) — (bid) — them farewell for ever. The festival comes, but they never (h)― (return)―. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. (cÖ‡qvRbg‡Zv h_v_© weivgwP‎‎ý Ges eo nv‡Zi eY© e¨envi Ki|)                                  0.5 × 8 = 4 father said when will you start for mymensingh and why tareq said tomorrow to buy some important books father said which things do you need only money replied the boy. Section B : Composition — 20 Suppose, you booked a ticket from a travel agency. But you have to cancel your fixed journey because of some problems. Now, write an e-mail to the manager of the travel agency to cancel the ticket booked for you. (g‡b Ki, †Kvb Uªv‡fj G‡RwÝ †_‡K Zzwg GKwU wU‡KU eyK K‡iQ| wKš‘ wKQz mgm¨vi Kvi‡Y †Zvgv‡K †Zvgvi H wbw`©ó ågY evwZj Ki‡Z n‡e| GLb, Zzwg †h wU‡KU eyK K‡iwQ‡j Zv evwZj Kivi Rb¨ Uªv‡fj G‡RwÝi g¨v‡bRvi‡K GKwU B-†gBj †jL|) 8 Write a composition