Section—A : Grammar (30 Marks)

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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
9. 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)

1. 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.

2. 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) ― two thousand people living in this village. Most of the people (f)― the village are farmers. There are teachers, government and non-government employees and a few businessmen. We can go (g)― one place to another by rickshaw or by car (h)― the dry season when there is no rainfall.

I stop here today. Please try to visit my village.

Yours ever,

Anjali

3. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5

stands	find	harmful	that	take
served	stations	go	or	enjoy

My dear Mizan,

You know (a)― I am in the habit of taking tea five times a day. But most of the time, I don’t  take tea at home. I (b)― to the tea stall. Ready tea with some dry foods is (c)― to the customers there. You will (d) ― tea stalls in market places, at railway (e)―, bus (f) ―, launch ghats, etc. A tea stall is furnished with a few tables, chairs (g) ― long benches. However, you can go to tea stall to (h)― tea. I think you will (i) — a lot. But taking tea too much is (j) — to health. So, of course, I will try to take tea two times a day.

Best wishes to you. Convey my regards to your parents.

Yours ever,

Lulu

4. Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4

	gives	brought the world in our rooms.
It	is	a great invention of science.
Television	was	invented by John Logy from England.
	has	us news and views.

5. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5
6. a) Time and tide wait for none (Interrogative) b) Lost time can never be regained. (Active) c) So, everybody should make good use of time. (Imperative) d) Time is valuable. (Negative) e) Even lower animals know the value of time (Interrogative)
7. Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verbs in the brackets. Questions a and c have special intructions in the bracket for the use of verbs. 0×5 × 8 = 4

     A fool (a)— (‘sit’ in the past continuous) by the side of a village road. He was (b) — (dig) holes in some places. Now it happened that a king’s  minister (c) — (“Pass” in the continuous) by that way. He asked, “Why d) — (be) you digging holes here?” The fool (e) — (begin) to laugh. The minister asked, “Why are you laughing?” The fool replied, “Why do people with eyes (f) — (stumble), though there is no holes? Perhaps if there (g) — (be) some holes they will not stumble anymore. What do you (h) — (think)?”

7. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0×5 × 8 = 4

     prophet david was a smith and a king he was the father of great king Solomon he is called hazrat solaiman (A) by the muslims they both were pious generous, kind and just.

Section B : Composition – 20

8. Suppose, you are the students of class seven of Govt. Laboratory School, Dhaka. You wish to undertake a study tour to Natore Rajbari. Now, write an application to your Headmaster seeking permission to go on a study tour and praying for monetary assistance. 8
9. Write a composition on ‘Newspaper’ in 200 words. Include the following points. 12

(a)  What is newspaper?              (d) Types & usefulness.

(b)  History of newspaper.            (e) Medium of communication.

(c)  Latest improvement.

Section—A : Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4

Himon : Yes. Our Headmaster has advised us to say something on (a)― tomorrow’s seminar.

Himu : What is (b)― topic?

Himon :                                                            About (c)― illiteracy.

Himu : Well. It is (d)― excellent topic.

Himon : I also think so. Actually, illiteracy means (e)― ignorance and ignorance means darkness.

Himu : So most of (f)― people of our country are in (g) ― darkness. It hampers all of our development activities.

Himon :          And we are getting (h)― status of backward country.

2. Malaika, a foreign student is writing to her mother about her visit to Bangladesh. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4

of

about

to

on

in

by

with

from

     Dear Mom,

I am enjoying my visit (a)― Bangladesh. I have a new experience (b)― life here. In this letter I would like to share my experience and feeling (c)― visiting a Bangladeshi family. My friend Haseen’s mother is a very nice and caring woman. She entertanined me (d)― some pure Bangladeshi foods. At my lunch, I took boiled rice, vegetables and fish. Now, I realize that food habits vary (e)― country to country. Haseen’s family is an extended type. His grandparents live together (f)― the family. Still the family tie is very strong. I was most surprised (g)― the dress his mother was wearing. It is called ‘Saree’, a 16 feet long cloth with various patterns done (h)― it. I am planning to buy one for you, Mom.

I hope to be back soon.

Your loving daughter,

Malaika

3. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5

description	and	that	short	thought
published	subjects	failed	took	found

My dear Shipul,

Hope you are well. I am also well. You will be very glad to know (a)― my writing is going to be (b)― in our school magazine.

I have written a (c)― story. Now, I am giving you a (d)― of my short story. Once a student was very weak in English. He (e)― again and again in the examination. But one day he (f)― to himself that he was good in all (g)― except English. He at first (h)― out his weakness. Then he (i)― help from the teachers. He took part in the exam (j)― this time he got A+ in English. This is my story. I think this story will influence you also.

Yours ever,

Nazmul

4. Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4

Book	may be	always ready to be by your side.
You		your real friends as long as you are alive.
But book		men’s best companion in life.
They		not get good friends when you need them.

5. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5

     The flower is an excellent gift of nature. (make it exclamatory) The flower increases the beauty of nature. (make it passive) (c) It also increases the beauty of man. (make it interrogative) (d) We use flowers in various occasions. (make it negative) (e) No other thing in the world is as beautiful as flower. (make it superlative)

6. Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verbs in the brackets. Question a and e have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0×5 × 8 = 4

The general people of our country (a) — (be in the negative) unaware of sanitation as they were in the past. Gradually, their out look is (b)— (change) —. Now, they (c)— (feel) — the necessity of (d) — (drink) — pure water. In the village, people drink tube well water. They do not drink river water or pond water as they (e) — (do expressing habit) — in the past. They know that boiled water (f) — (contain)— no germs. They also (g) — (use)— some other process in order to (h) — (purify) — water. We expect them to be more aware about public health.

7. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0×5 × 8 = 4

     every child has rights to education rights to safety rights to food and nutrition etc. do you think the NGO tries to ensure those rights for the trainees.

Section B : Composition – 20

8. Suppose, the common room facilities in your school are not adequate. Now, write an e-mail requesting your Headteacher to increase the facilities in common room. 8
9. Write a composition on “Population Problem of Bangladesh” in 200 words. Include of the following points. 12

(a)  What is population?

(b)  How is the growth rate?

(c)  What problems does overpopulation cause?

(d)  How can population growth be controlled?

Section—A : Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4

Kallol : Hi Kollan! What (a)― lucky chance to meet you!

Kollan  : (b) ― lucky chance, indeed! How do you like (c)― book fair?

Kallol : The fair is (d)― wonderful. The stalls are beautifully set up. I’ve really enjoyed going round it. The crowd of (e)― people is (f)― enjoyable.

Kollan  : Yes. It showed that (g)― great many people of all classes have become book readers.

Kallol : True. You can call it (h)― festival. It’s a good sign of social development.

Kollan  :                            Exactly. What’s that book in your hand?

Kallol : This is ‘Shesher Kabita’ written by Tagore.

2. Sondip is writing a letter inviting his friend to his village. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4

during

about

on × 2

to

with

of × 2

     Dear Shan,

Your letter of the 10th instant is just to hand. I am very glad to know that the summer vacation (a)― your school will begin (b)― the same date as ours. I am aware that you are used to spending your off-time visiting friends and relatives. I earnestly request you (c)― come to our house (d)― summer vacation and spend some days (e)― us. If you come, you will be able to get a fair idea (f)― our village life. Our village stands (g)― the river ‘Surma’. So, the climate (h)― our village is healthy.

Convey my regards to your parents and love to the youngers.

Your loving friend,

Sondip

3. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5

solve	problem	will	where	try
serious	reach	place	and	move

My dear Tushar,

I have just received your letter. You have wanted to know the (a)—— of traffic jam in our city. Yes, traffic jam is a very (b)—— problem in our life in Dhaka.

You know, a traffic jam occurs (c)—— a large number of vehicles crowd so close together on a road or street. Traffic police (d)—— their best to (e)—— the problem. Sometimes, we simply get stuck up at one (f)― in a traffic jam. We cannot move forward, we cannot (g)—— backward either. We have to wait and wait against our (h)——. Finally, we (i)—— our destination late. I request you to come here (j)—— to see it with your own eyes.

Your loving friend,

Rahat

4. Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4

Helen	had be	much sympathetic to the poor people
She		an eminent doctor
She		no knowledge of how to cook food items.
As a result, she		averse to her family affairs.

5. Change the sentences according to direction. 1 × 5 = 5

(a) He had to tell a lie. (Negative) (b) He has no common sense. (Affirmative) c) The book is very interesting. (Exclamatory) (d) He is very passionate. (Interrogative) (e) I like the writer (Negative)

6. Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verbs in the brackets. Question a and f have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0×5 × 8 = 4

     Books are men’s best friend. Good books (a)— (do in the negative) —— any harm to man. You (b) —— (have) —— many friends. You may not (c) —— (get) —— them when you (d) —— (need) —— them. They may not stand by you in danger. So, it is very useful (e)— (‘read’ use infinitive to) good books. They are always your side. They are ready (f) — (help) you and (g) — (provide) —you with much pleasure and information. They (h) — (remain)— beside you throughout your life.

7. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0×5 × 8 = 4

     the dervish said we believe in the almighty he is everywhere we are grateful to him he has given many things.

Section B : Composition – 20

8. Suppose, you are a student of Monipur High School, Dhaka. Your family was in a financial crisis; so you could not pay the tuition fee in time. Now, write an application to the Headmaster praying for the remission of delay fine. 8
9. Write a composition on “Your Native Village” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12

(a) Name of your village.

(b)                                          Religion & profession of the villagers.

(c) Communication.

(d)                                                            Agriculture & sanitation.

(e) Various institutions.

 

 

Section—A : Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the gaps with a, an or the and put a cross (×) where no article is needed. 0.5 × 8 = 4

Myself       : I want (a)― transfer certificate, sir.

Headmaster : Now, it is (b)― middle of the session. Why do you need (c)― transfer certificate?

Myself       : My father, (d) ― employee of (e)― government office, has been transferred from Comilla to Dhaka.

Headmaster :          Can’t you stay here for (f)― rest of (g)― session?

Myself       : No, sir. My father is not able to afford me here.

Headmaster :                                Don’t you have any relative here?

Myself       : No, I haven’t.

Headmaster :                                           Where is (h)― application?

Myself       : Here it is, sir.

2. Promila is writing to her friend about a brave warrior, Rustam. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4

about

for × 2

in  × 2

by  × 2

of

     Dear Prionty,

Do you know long ago there lived (a)—— Persia a brave warrior named Rustam, who was dearly loved (b)—— his fellow countrymen (c)—— bold deeds and generous heart? So, his deeds were so wonderful that all men stood (d)—— awe of him and believed that his strength and courage were more than human. He spent his days wandering (e)—— the world in search (f)—— adventures accompanied (g)—— his horse Rukesh, the most faithful friend. Whenever the weak were oppressed or the innocent was ill treated, there Rustam and his horse would appear and soon all would been righted and the evil doers would be punished (h)—— their wrongs and misdeeds.

With best love to you.

Yours ever,

Promila

3. Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5

difficulty	that	that	vehicles	time
accompanied	city	fall	enjoyed	lose

My dear mother,

Hope you are well. I am also well. I know (a)—— you are thinking about my movement in Dhaka (b)—— at the (c)―—— of hartal. It is true (d)—— it is very risky to move in Dhaka city during hartal. At any time, I can (e)—— in danger. Even somebody can (f)—— his life. Breaking the (g)—— is a common scene in the hartal. But I was (h)—— by a senior student of my school. There was no (i)― on the way. Rather I (j)—— the journey much.

Yours lovingly,

Azad

4. Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4

A dictionary	learn know be	a collection of words of a language.
It		an important book.
A student can		the pronunciation of a word from it.
He can		the meaning of words form a dictionary.

5. Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5

There lived two friends in a village. (a) One day they were walking through a desert. (Interrogative) (b) Suddenly  one friend slapped the other (Interrogative). (c) The other friend wrote it in the sand (Passive). (d) He said nothing (Interrogative) .(e) What a noble boy he is! (Assertive)

6. Fill in the gaps with right forms of verbs in the brackets. Question a and e have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0×5 × 8 = 4

My name is Tarek. I live with my mother. My father (a)— (‘live’ in the negative) with us because he (b) — (work) in Saudi Arabia. I haven’t got any brothers or sisters and so I (c)— (spend) a lot of time with my cousin Jahed. I often remember the days with my father. When I (d) — (be) a baby, I (e) — (‘make’ expressing habit) my father a horse to take a ride. Not only that, everyday he (f)— (tell) me many interesting stories. My mother nowadays says that we (g) — (shift) to Saudi Arabia soon, but I really don’t want to leave this country. Rather, I prefer my father to (h) — (stay) here with us.

7. Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0×5 × 8 = 4

     after school i like to go home take a cool bath have my meals and take rest for a while then i like to go to the play-ground and watch the football game and sometimes play cricket with my classmates.

Section B : Composition — 20

8. 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. 8
9. Write a composition on “Computer” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12

(a)  What is computer?

(b)  How was it invented and when?

(c)  Parts of computer.

(d)  Usefulness.

(e)  Contribution in various sectors.