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) — books.
Myself : Do they give any commission?
Passer-by : Yes, they give more commission than any other library.
Myself : Thank you.
Passer-by : It is a pleasure to help you.
- Rupa is writing to her father for money. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4
| of | about | to ×4 | for x2 |
My dear father,
I hope you are well. I am well. You know that the result (a) — our Annual Examination has been published and I am going (b) — be promoted to Class VIII.
Our teachers have advised us (c) — buy the books (d) — Class VIII. So I need (e) — 3000 Taka (f) — this purpose. Please send the money as early as possible.
My best regards (g) — you and mother and love (h) — the youngers.
Your loving daughter,
Rupa
- Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5
| that | greatly | affectionate | shocked | just | believe | may | premature | earth | very |
Dear Maruf,
I am very (a) — to hear the news of your mother’s death. The news came to me (b) — like a bolt from the blue. It is (c) — hard to (d) — that your mother is no more on the (e) —. I am (f) — shocked at her death in such a (g) — age. I can’t forget that she was very (h) — to me.
I pray to the Almighty (i) — her soul (j) — rest in peace.
Yours ever,
Nabil
- Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4
| Our Sangsad Bhaban | is | one of the most spectacular parliament buildings in the world. |
| It | symbolizes | surrounded by an artificial lake called the Crescent Lake. |
| at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka. | ||
| sovereignty, pride, hopes and aspirations of our nation. |
- Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5
We are Bangladeshis. (a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Make it interrogative). (b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Make it affirmative). (c) They were inspired by the common people. (Make it active). (d) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Make it positive). (e) We must follow their foot-print. (Make it negative).
- Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verb in the brackets. Question c and h have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4
We often (a) — (see) young people (b) — (indulge) in pompous ways of life. They (c) — (‘abide’ in the negative) by the advice of the seniors, not even of their guardians. Even they (d) — (try) to realize the negative aspects of it. Pompous life (e) — (make) them gradually derailed. When they (f) — (realize) the consequence on their lives, they often (g) — (find) it quite impossible (h) — (‘mend’ use infinitive) the damages.
- Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4
the teacher said to the boy do you think that honesty is the best policy? the boy said yes sir, i think so.” “then learn to be honest from boyhood, “said the teacher “thank you sir.”
Section B : Composition — 20
- Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Senpara Parbata, Mirpur, Dhaka. You feel the necessity of a children’s park there. Now, write an e-mail in 150 words to the Mayor of Dhaka City Corporation (North). 8
- Write a composition on “A Journey by Bus” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12
(a) What type of journey is a journey by bus? (b) When did you make such a journey? (c) Where did you start for? (d) When did you start? (e) How was the journey? (f) When did you reach?
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
Rajib : Friend, how are you?
Myself : Fine, and you?
Rajib : I’m also fine by (a) — grace of Almighty. What are you reading?
Myself : I am reading about Alfred Bernard Nobel and Nobel Prize.
Rajib : Please tell me about what does (b) — word ‘Nobel’ actually refer to?
Myself : Nobel prize is (c) — world’s most important prize. It is named after (d) — Alfred Bernard Nobel, (e) — Swedish scientist.
Rajib : What is the source of this prize?
Myself : He left behind (f) — huge amount of 90,00000 dollars to give (g) — prizes.
Rajib : In which fields is the prize given?
Myself : This prize is given in the six fields, namely physics, chemistry, literature, medicine, peace and (h) — economics.
Rajib : Thank you very much.
Myself : You are welcome.
- Hassan is writing to his friend Rohan about the remedies against fever. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4
| from ×3 | for | to | in | on | of |
My dear Rohan,
I received your letter yesterday. (a) — your letter, I came to know that you are suffering (b) — fever. It is not a new problem (c) — you because you suffer from illness very often. It is you who are responsible for the trouble because you are indifferent (d) — your health. You should keep (e) — mind that health is wealth. If you do not possess a sound health, you will not be able to concentrate (f) — your study. Moreover, an unhealthy man can never be happy. I advise you to consult a doctor immediately. You should maintain regularity and take proper food. I hope you will take much care (g) — your health (h) — now on.
Your loving friend,
Hassan
- Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5
| very | midst | summer | used | know | orchard | spending | sweet | now | there |
Dear Joney,
I have received your (a) — note. You have wanted to (b) — how I have spent my summer vacation. (c) — I am describing it. I have enjoyed my (d) — vacation in our village house. My grandparents live (e) —. They were (f) — glad to get me in their (g) — after a long time. Our village is a very nice place. It stands on the bank of a river. Everyday I (h) — to go to take bath in the river with my cousins. I swam in the river. There is a large (i) — in front of our village house. Mangoes, jackfruits, coconuts, black berries, bananas were available. I enjoyed very much there (j) — the vacation.
No more today. Write to me soon about you.
Your loving friend,
Roney
- Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4
| People of all walks of life | joined | in the war. |
| They | fought | face to face with the enemies. |
| Our war of Independence | took | place in 1971. |
| Many people | were killed | the war. |
- Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5
(a) Frugality is a good habit (Make it negative). (b) A frugal man does not like to spend money without reasons (Make it affirmative). Everyone can practise frugality to make a well planned family. (c) We should practise it (Make it passive). (d) A frugal man can save money (Make it interrogative). (e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man (Make it positive).
- Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verb in the brackets. Question b and h have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4
The brightness of the sun (a) — (become) dim before (b) — (‘sink’ use present participle) down of the sun below the horizon. It (c) — (mark) the end of the day. It (d) — (be) really very charming to (e) — (enjoy) the sunset scene in a cloudless sky. It looks like a dish of gold. We (f) — (find) a brilliant show of colours in the western sky. Seven colours (g) — (make) the western sky look soothing. The crimson red is prominently (h) — (‘see’ use passive voice).
- Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4
Once upon a time there was a good doctor he lived in a small village many people there raised chickens one day they came to the doctor’s house and said please doctor help us all our chickens are sick What do they eat he asked white rice they replied.
Section B : Composition — 20
- Suppose, you want to participate in an Essay Writing Competition organized by ‘The Daily Star’. Now, write an e-mail in 150 words to the editor requesting him/her to send you the guidelines and other details of that competition. 8
- Write a composition on “Your Daily Life” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12
(a) What is a daily life? (d) What do you do in the afternoon?
(b) What do you do in the morning? (e) What do you do at night?
(c) What do you do at your school?
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
Rumi : Hi, Simi, how are you?
Simi : I’m fine and you?
Rumi : I’m also fine. What are you going to do during (a) — summer vacation?
Simi : I shall get admitted to (b) — computer course.
Rumi : It’s (c) — good idea. What would you learn there?
Simi : I would learn (d) — type-writing and many other things about computer. What are you going to do during (e) — summer vacation?
Rumi : I shall get admitted to (f) — spoken English course to learn better English.
Simi : Would you like to visit any place in this vacation?
Rumi : If you go, I am ready to visit (g) — place of historical interest. What about you?
Simi : I’m thinking (h) — so. Thank you very much.
Rumi : Ok, bye.
- Asif is writing to his friend Safa about his favourite hobby. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4
| to × 3 | about | of × 3 | with |
My dear Safa,
Your letter is just (a) — hand. I hope you are hale and hearty. You have wanted to know (b) — my favourite hobby. Now I am telling it to you.
Every person has a hobby (c) — his own. I have also one. My favourite hobby is stamp collection. I have already collected more than three thousand stamps (d) — forty countries. I have made several albums (e) — those stamps. They look interesting. I like (f) — show you all (g) — them. I am trying to collect more stamps still now.
I hope you are coming soon (h) — see my collections.
Lovingly yours,
Asif
- Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5
| recent | pass | very | now | history | be | love | more | saw | visit |
My dear Robin,
Accept my heartiest (a) — . I hope you are (b) — happy days in Chittagong. (c) — I am writing you the details of my (d) — visit to Paharpur, Naogaon. I (e) — there with some of my classmates on last Friday. It is a renowned (f) — place where I (g) — the relics of the buildings of ancient kings, weapons and the hills. The surroundings attracted me (h) — much. If you (i) — with me, the visit would become more enjoyable. No (j) — today.
Mithu
- Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4
| The traditional music in Bangladesh | can be | divided into three distinct categories-classical, folk and modern. |
| Music in Bangladesh | is | two names in classical instrumental music who are internationally known. |
| The classical music, both vocal and instrumental | are | the perspectives of that of the Indian sub-continent. |
| Ustad Alauddin Khan and Ustad Ayet Ali Khan | shares | rooted in the remote past of the sub-continent. |
- Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5
(a) Faruk is a lazy boy (make it interrogative). (b) He is always late in school (make it negative). He is often punished for being late. (c) His teachers always warn him to give up his bad habits (make it passive). (d) He is lazy (make it negative). So he cannot do well in the exam. His father bites him when he makes bad result. (e) No one likes him (make it affirmative).
- Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verb in the brackets. Question b and e have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4
With extreme competition everywhere parents (a) — (be) constantly worried about the results. This is a common sight during the Primary Education Completion Examinations in thousands of families. Special prayers (b) — (‘offer’ use passive voice) in families having such an examinee. Parents (c) — (take) special care of their children. They (d) — (make) sure that their wards get along with studies without the slightest of problems even without mosquito bites. Parents shuttle to mazars and temples (e) — (‘pray’ use infinitive) for the examinees. Sometimes they (f) — (give) cash money and kinds for their wards. Parents of an examinee usually (g) — (remain) worried until the result (h) — (publish).
- Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4
a man came to salams shop he was very short but his wife was very tall their daughter was also with them “My daughter’s got a bad headache the man said.
Section B : Composition — 20
- Suppose, you want to buy a computer. Now, write an e-mail in 150 words to a computer agency in response to an advertisement in the newspaper asking more information. 8
- Write a composition on “My Aim in Life” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12
(a) What is aim in life?
(b) What is your aim in life?
(c) How will you fulfill your aim?
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
Mitu : Do you know patriotism is a noble (a) — virtue?
Ritu : Yes. It inspires (b) — man to shed last drop of blood to defend (c) — freedom of his (d) — country.
Mitu : (e) — man without patriotism is no better than (f) — beast.
Ritu : (g) — true patriot thinks for (h) — welfare of his country.
Mitu : We should always respect them.
- Robi is writing to his friend Rakib about the importance of reading newspaper. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the gaps. 0.5 × 8 = 4
| by | about | of | to | by | in | up | at |
Dear Rakib,
Your letter is (a) — hand. You wanted to know (b) — the importance of reading newspaper. Newspaper is a moving mirror (c) — the world we live (d) —. (e) — reading newspaper, one can acquire all the important news (f) — a glance. (g) — reading newspaper, a student can easily acquire general knowledge which may help him to build (h) — his future. So, we should read newspaper regularly.
Yours ever,
Robi.
- Complete the text using the words in the box as needed. 0.5 × 10 = 5
| doctor | advise | busy | by | and | mother’s | prescribe | anxious | take | feel |
My dear Brother,
I hope you are hale (a) — hearty. I think you are (b) — with your study. You know about (c) — sickness. But she has been (d) — a little bit pain in her heart. Father (e) — her to a nearby (f) — . The doctor has (g) — some medicine and (h) — her to have rest. Despite taking care and treatment, her condition is deteriorating day (i) — day. Mother is (j) — to see you. So come as soon as possible.
Your affectionate sister,
Shila
- Make four sentences from the following substitution table. 1 × 4 = 4
| has become | greatly dependent on it. | |
| Messages | has brought | far cheaper than telephone calls. |
| It | is | from one country to another within seconds. |
| Trade and commerce | can be transmitted | about a revolution in modern communication. |
- Read the following text and change the sentences as directed. 1 × 5 = 5
(a) Walking is the best of all other exercises (make it positive). (b) Walking is usually taken in the morning (make it interrogative). (c) An early morning walk gives us fresh vigor and strength (make it negative). (d) It prevents many diseases (make it passive). (e) It is never harmful to our health (make it affirmative).
- Fill in the gaps with the right forms of verb in the brackets. Question a and c have special instructions in the brackets for the use of verbs. 0.5 × 8 = 4
Recently the word ‘Digital Bangladesh’ (a) — (‘gain’ use present perfect tense) a great popularity in Bangladesh. Now the government is (b) — (digitalize) every ministry. Through internet, people (c) — (‘collect’ use present continuous tense) every information. Moreover admission form is (d) — (fill) and (e) — (submit) through internet in every university. So it has (f) — (erase) the wastage of time and money of the people rather (g) — (save) our time and money. So, for the better generation ‘Digital Bangladesh’ (h) — (be) urgently necessary.
- Use appropriate punctuation marks and capital letters where necessary. 0.5 × 8 = 4
“What” cried the bat is that all you have to say to our gracious host is he not the wisest bravest and most generous of all animals and birds have you no praise for his noble character as well as for his goodness to us?
Section B : Composition — 20
- Suppose, you want to make a foreign tour on holidays. Now, write an e-mail in 150 words to the Manager of a travel agency asking for the details about holiday packages. 8
- Write a composition on “My Favourite Teacher” in 200 words. Include the following points. 12
(a) Who is your favourite teacher?
(b) What is his educational qualification?
(c) What are the other qualities of your teacher?
(d) How does he teach the students?
(e) Why do you like your teacher?