02 Set ENGLISH SECOND PAPER cre [According to the Syllabus of 2023) BI f Subject Code : fifeols| Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.} Part A—Grammar Marks 1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions = one ed (a) — hard work, He is not addicted He is not averse (¢) —— amy hard work. determination. Since he is used (¢) hard work, he is not doubtful ( —— his success. He is very, erek penscious’ (g) his duties. He is not boastful 7) = talents. He behaves well (?) ——all. He attends (7) his studies. ‘Ana: (a)to; (Qt; (to. @t: © ts; (f) about; (g) of; (h) of; (i) with; (j) to 2. Complete the sentencas with suitable phrase or words given in A good boy is accustom: any bad thing. He clings (d) —— his 05x10 =3 there » | What does look life? |As soon ‘was born] Jet alone hhaveto | had better (a) Time is very valuable. We ——— utilize time properly. ‘a taxi than walk home. It is already too late. i : ey Long ago ~ lived a mighty king Kubla Khan. He built ar, amazing palace in deep dark forest. hing a horror film at midnight? You are really: a it is winter. You y a coat. tis winter. (e) lis winter. You Oy Tooks very beautifial but it is really small. (q) Bangladesh —— a5 an Independent state on 16 December 1971 after nine months war against the occupation stan Army. Pak China that the art of Bonsai originated perhaps wy ——— as in jmore than 1000 years ago. a motor cycle. I have no qj 1 cannot ride a bicycle money to buy any of them , a ae the rain stopped, I started for home. Ans: (a) have to; (b) would rather; (c) there; (d) What's it like; (e) had better; (f) What does.......look like; (g) was born; (h) It; i) let alone; (j) As soon as. HSC & Admission Sepy-Gegge tm overDISERNS Marks 3. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/phrases = 1x10 =10 (@) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, ——. @ English is an Internation: (&) Wis a long time since a language. I wish He talks too much while doing his w: 101 He alles € hile doing his work. 1 don (@) “The beggar w i Tans besger was very hungry. No sooner had he got a piece of @ The old man is very weak. He is walki weak. He is walking slow! . @® A student should not memorize any anower blind memorizes the answer without knowing the meanin, @ Corruption is the main hi z coun Tienes main hindrance to the development of our @ Had Learned enough money @ My brother will com: Rajshahi to Station with a view too "t like people If he i from Dhaka. So I have to go Ans: (a) you will get respect from everyone. (Ist conditional) (b) I could speak English. (Sub+modal+V1)/(Sub+ were) (c) we met last. (Past Indefinite) (d) are talkative. (People .... are) (e) he started eating. (Past indefinite) (8) to avoid a fall. (g) he cannot answer properly in the exam. (Ist conditional) (h) we took steps against corruption/to take steps against corruption (Past indefinite)/ (Infinitive) (i) I could have helped the poor. 3rd conditional) G) receiving him. [(v+ ing) with phrase] 4. Read the text and fill subject-verb agreem: in the gaps with the an i tn she gaps correct form of verbs and osnis Student life is the best time for (@) — -- (prepare) ou facse te ie coy NS PEEING 108 a forepare) gurselt for period of life students mustn't (waste) time. The main pursuit of the students (4) ——— (be) study. They should prepare themselves for the life @@) @ie) ahead. They should also D — (participate) in co-curricular activities. By (@) (read) newspaper they will know what (i) (happen) in the world. When the country @ (face) with a natural calamity, they should @ (come) forward with a view to (remove) the sufferings of the affected people. Even in normal times they QD (engage) themselves in acts of social service. The students con not do well in the examination without (7) Gvork) hard. It is a pity that many students are trying to @) ——— (succeed) in the shortest and easiest way- Ans: (a) preparing; (b) called; (e) waste; (d) is; (e) lying; (f) participate; (g) reading: (h) is happening; (i) is faced; (j) come (k) removing; (1) should engage; (m) working; (m) succeed 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speethes = 7 “Where will you get admission after your HSC Examination? Do you have any choice?” said the teacher to’Susmita. “I'm not yet Sure what I have to do becatise everything depends on my résult” “You should have a choice. Be positive and optimistic.”+ ‘Ans: The teacher asked Susmita where she would get admission after her HSC Examination and if she had any choice. Susmita replied that she was not sure yet about what she had to do because everything depended on her result. The teacher encouraged her to have a choice and to remain positive and optimistic. HSC & Admission 4n-3aqeIFT ANS Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : Cricket is an (a) (pre-modify the noun) game. It is not a game of () (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. Ao (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match is played between two teams. (d) (use a distributive pronoun to per-modify the noun) team consists of eleven players. A cricket field must be (e) (post modify the noun). It requires two wooden bats, a ball & two sets of stamps. (9 (use a numeral adjective to pre-modify the noun) umpires conduct the game. Sometimes, a third umpire is required (g) (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) an acute confusion. () (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) the opportunity, the batter hits the ball away at a good distance and runs to the opposite wicket. If @ (use an indefinite pronoun to pre-modify the noun) batter is out, next batter comes in his place. Both teams try (j) (use an adverbial phrase to post modify) to out all batters of the opposite. 0-5x1 Ans: (a) international /elite; (b) our; (c) cricket; (d) Each; (e) well-maintained; (f) Two; (g) to resolve/clear; (h) Having/Taking; (i) any; (j) hard enough. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x14 following passage : Happiness is a relative term. (a) + it depends upon some factors. (B) » contentment is the key to happiness. (c) contentment varies from person to person. (d) , a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) » a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. () s itis said that contentment brings happiness. (g) —— , we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) » this learning is the simpliest way to remain happy. (i) > We must remember that our life is short. (j) — , in this short life we cannot get everything 73) we want. (]) —— we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m). ; We will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n) with what we have than to live in eternal sadness. =7 , it is always better to be contented (a) As; (b)Moreover/Furthermore/Also; (c) However; ANS: (4) For example/for instance; (e) Meanwhile/On the other hand; (f) Consequently/As a result; (g)Therefore; (h)Actually/In fact; (i) Additionally; (j) However; (k) even if; (I) If; (m) Rather; (n) Therefore HSC & Admission S4n-2aqeDIT ANS mares 4 5x14 8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of HS = words as directed below : A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be 2 S008 speaker or make good recitation. Nothing of | this isi " man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity. Te should also be taken under consideration. If a man a ein aie can make impossible to be possible. If we become intention we can shine in life. (a) Good (antonym) (©) Speaker (synonym) (@) Impossible (antonym) @® Main (antonym) @. Seriousness (synonym) () Serious (antonym) (m) Intention (synonym) Ans: (a) Bad ; (b) Author ; (c) Lecturer/Orator ; (d) Lesson/Reading/ Study (e) Possible/Feasible/ Practical ; (f) Active/Diligent/Energetic (g) Minor/ Secondary/Subordinate ; (h) Honesty/Cordiality/Heartiness (i) Gravity/ Stiffness/Hardness ; (j) Sympathetic/ Thoughtful/Prudent (k) Playful/Unwise/ Frivolous ; (I) Impossible/ Urilikely/ Implausible (m) Motive/ Purpose/ Aim ; (n) Shimmer/ Glaze/ Sparkle ct im the use of punctuation marks in the 9. There are fourteen Sin the tgar correceingrthie exrors = Mouse stm sorry sir Taldtnots ‘mean to wake you I was just playing cae ee eer Have mercy on me one day, I can be your Pee. . What rubbish How can a little mouse help a big lion Gy Writer (synonym) (d). Recitation (synony™ @ Lazy (antonym) (v,Sincerity (synonym) @ Consideration (synonym) _@y Possible (antonym) 7 Shine (synonym) O-5x14 —=7 em Lion: How dare you wake me up? “Mouse: I’m sorry, Sir. I did not mean to wake you. I was just playing. Lion: Now, I’m going to kill yous Mouse: Oh, please, Sir. Haye mercy on me! One day, I can be your help. Lion: What rubbish! How can a little mouse help a big lion? Part B—Composition Marks—40 you are a student of “X” college. Now write an application 10 1S ere tablish a debating club in the college, to your Principal to e Li. Write a paragraph about the benefits of early rising by using Ii style within 200 words. ° ig listing 15 12. Write a paragraph describing the causes of price-hike i and its effects within 200 words. Price-hike in Bangladesh eee HSC & Admission S4-2aqq8 Isaa4 d099/20X Tart TTAPRS NS ot Set ENGLISH SECOND PAPER {Accarding to the Syllabus of 2023] Subject Code: [iJo[s] Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Auswer all the questions] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 05x10°5 The orphanage is high (a) —— the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (6) —— the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (¢) the malaria from too long a time fd) the subtropics. She was homesick (e) the flaming oO maples (g) October and for many other things. She found them all living @) —— a cabin belonging (i) the orphanage, half a mile ¢J—— orphanage farm: (@) fas (6) For; (0 off (hing hy ins (to; 2. Complete the following sentences with the words/phrases given in 0.5x10=5 the boxes = What's. Tke [there [Poveiohasio[iatond tad er] What does. look ike] was born | as soon as | it _| would rather] (a) These kids are fun-loving. They ——play than study. {®) She is an irresponsible person. You can’t trust her with your dog,. with your child, (~) A: ——your new office ——? B: | love it. The environment is very peaccful. (fd) The show resumed —— the power supply was restored, It was a great relief for the spectators. (2) Ihave to meet my aunt in 15 minutes. | —— go now or | will be late. @ The weather is very hot and humid. —— is expected that it will rain this evening. HSC & Admission Sgw-SqySaa4 d099/20X Tart TTAPRS NS ot Set ENGLISH SECOND PAPER {Accarding to the Syllabus of 2023] Subject Code: [iJo[s] Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Auswer all the questions] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 05x10°5 The orphanage is high (a) —— the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (6) —— the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (¢) the malaria from too long a time fd) the subtropics. She was homesick (e) the flaming oO maples (g) October and for many other things. She found them all living @) —— a cabin belonging (i) the orphanage, half a mile ¢J—— orphanage farm: (@) fas (6) For; (0 off (hing hy ins (to; 2. Complete the following sentences with the words/phrases given in 0.5x10=5 the boxes = What's. Tke [there [Poveiohasio[iatond tad er] What does. look ike] was born | as soon as | it _| would rather] (a) These kids are fun-loving. They ——play than study. {®) She is an irresponsible person. You can’t trust her with your dog,. with your child, (~) A: ——your new office ——? B: | love it. The environment is very peaccful. (fd) The show resumed —— the power supply was restored, It was a great relief for the spectators. (2) Ihave to meet my aunt in 15 minutes. | —— go now or | will be late. @ The weather is very hot and humid. —— is expected that it will rain this evening. HSC & Admission Sgw-SqySWRPRE NE > (@) goes a proverb that unity is strength. So, we must be united till we reach our goal. (4) In England, school children —— wear uniforms. What about Bangladesh? () Shakespeare and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. @ Son: Dad, an Arctic fox ? Father : I've no idea. But you can always Google the term and find out. ‘Ans: (a) would rather; (by) let alone; (c) what’s ... like; (d) as soon as; (e) had better; (0 It; (g) There; () have to; (i) was born; (j) What does ... look like Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/phrases : Ixl0=10 (a) There wasa itl ain yesterday Iithad ried Heavy, —. [ (a) we could not have gone out. é3rd conditional) (6). Though jn foods ok appt — Weshoudavoidtem, | (0) they are harmafut (6) Opportunity does nt shvays come, You would have sueseded | (cp you had worked hard. (rd conditional) in life provided that —, (@) The old mans very weak, He walks very slowly lst —=, | (cl) he might fall (sub + should/might + v1) (6) The amount of waste is growing rapidly all over the world} (¢) we stopped throwing vaste here nal ther. (Past Endfinite) and polling the environment. ishigh ine, ‘to stop throwing waste here and there, (Infinitive) 0 I wish! —.] wold express my feings in my poems, (DL were a poet (@) Enlshisan nema ngage. Weneed olan ts —. | (2) i is use! allover the world. (ty Kian gota oi chat Shewassahapy th —. | (i se cout not hotd ber tears. (3) Was my first leture. 1 was too nervous —, (¥) to take the class ) Manners define a man, Wealvays apprecites person —. | (j who has manners. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct forms of verbs : Cricket fa) (be) a popular game. Now-a-days, people (6) — (long) to watch it to get pleasure. Cricket (c) “(calla gentlemen’s game too. A bond of friendship (d) ‘Cereatey among the playing nations, The Bangladesh national cricket team is popularly (e) (know}as the Tigers. Our cricket team (/)* (be) very organized. It already (g) — (prove} its worth in many an Intemational match. Our cricketers (1) —— (be) capable of (9 —— Compete} with the renowned cricket teams of the world. The prestige of our country already (j) &o) up in the international arena; thanks to our cricket team. In spite of its Fenown, sometimes our cricket team (K) (shock} us by ) — (perform, poorly. Even after that, we believe, our cricketers (m) (outshine) all other competitors in future. However, they (n) (needy more. vigorous practice to reach their goals, O-5x14=7 ‘Ans: (a) is; (b) long; () is ealled; (@) is created; (©) known; (Fis; (@ has proved: (i) are; () competing; @) has gone; (k) shoeks; (i) performing; (m) Will outshine; (n) need HSC & Admission S@w-SGYSWAPRETE Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches : 7 “What kind of stories did Aesop tell?” asked Anwar. “Fables,” replied Mr. Rahman. “Do you know what fables are?” “No,” replied Anwar. “Well,” continued Mr. Rahman, “Fables are stories with a moral. And Aesop entertained people by telling these stories.” Ans: Anwar asked Mr. Rahman what Kind of stories Aesop hud told. Mr. Rahman replied that they were Fables and asked if he knew what Fables are. Anwar replied in negative. Mr. Rahman nodded and continued that Fables are stories with a moral and added that Aesop had entertained peaple by telling those stories. 6. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as 0-5xl0=5 directed within the brackets : The purpose of education is to bring about (a) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) changes in (b) (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) behaviour. It also brings changes in our lives and society (c) (use a relative clause to post-modify the noun). If it fails to do so, it can’t be called education. Education is not only receiving certificates and getting grades. It is fd) (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) more than that, we can apply our (e) —— (Use a part participle to pré-modify the noun) knowledge in our engagement with the world that lies (9 —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). We can do that in (g) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) ways. One way is civic engagement which is (h) %22- (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb ‘appreciated’) appreciated all over the world. Civic engagement means working to make difference in civic life (i) (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun life’). A person. i) (use a past participle to post modify the noun) civically is concemed about civic issues like injustice, discrimination and other forms of social ills. ist (A) positive/etfective; (b) our; (c) im which we live/where we live; (d) much/fars (e) acquired; (f) around; (g) many/different; (h) greatly; (i) of a person; @) behaved 7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x14=7 following passage : Time, by its very nature, is fleeting. (2) ——, time once gone is gone forever. (b) the sincere people realize the value of time. © , not everyone is aware of the value of time. (d) itis seen that many of us waste time. (e) ——, we realize the significance of lost time when it is too late. () . we suffer in life. (g) -, all of us should make the best use of time. (2) . proper time management is the key to success in student life. w We find that an ideal student is the one who makes the best use of time. @) , a lazy student fails to make the grade as he kills time. (&) , the teachers advise their students not to waste time. (1) hey warn the students against their addiction to social networking sites and gaming. ¢m) ——. student: follow the advice of their teachers. (1) , they will suffer long run. 5S. (c) But/However; (d) Sometimes/Of OFTITAS ANS 4 8. Read the following passage and then write the antonym and 0.5x14=7 synonym of the words as directed : Sumi is a good-looking young women. Her large dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless and she has got a lovely smile. Her long black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her movement is graceful. And, she always dresses stylishly. Everyone appreciates her beauty. But Sumi worries that people do not notice her talents and hard work. She wants people to know that a woman can have beauty, ambition and a bit of intelligence too. fa) good-looking (synonym) —_/b) dark (synonym) (e) flawless (synonym) (d) shiny (antonym) fe) slender (antonym) @ graceful (synonym) @ stylishly (antonym) (hy) appreciate (antonym) fi) worries (antonym) @ notice (antonym) fk) talent (synonym) (beauty Cantonym) (mn) ambition (synonym) (nj imeltigence (synonym) (a) beautiful/pretty; (b) black/sable; (c) perfect/immaculate/fine; (d) unglazed/dim/dull/matte/matt; (e) fat/thicks; (H elegant/charming/pleasant; (g)unfashionably/unstylishly/obsoletely; (bh) undermine/ignore/disparage! belittle! criticize/depreciate; (i) enjoys/cheers; (j) ignore/dismiss/disregard; (k) endowment/ competence/genius/ intelligence; (I) ugliness/wickedness/filthiness; (rm) aspiration/dream/target/aim; (n) talent/brilliance 9. ‘There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the 0-5x14=7 following text . Re-write the text correcti Son : Did you keep a diary during the Li Father : Yes did Son ; Can I have a look at it Father : Im afraid Ive lost Son : Do you remember anything about it Father : Yes I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night you wanted to look out but we didnt let you. Son : Why Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then. Son: Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War? Father: Yes, I dids Son: Can I havea look at it? Fathers 1m afraid 1” ye lost it. Son: Do you remember anything about it? Father: Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night ‘You wanted to look out but we didn’t Tet you. Son: Why? Father: Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then. Part B—Composition Marks—40 10. Suppose, you are a student of ‘X* College, Dhaka. Now, writ 10 application to the Principal of your college for providing multimedia facilities in the classrooms. . 11. Write a paragraph within 200 words describing the importance of 1s “Tree Plantation”. 12. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting between “Village life 15 and City life" within 200 words. HSC & Admission S4w-SGSae 02 Set ENGLISH Ree ere sects Pari [According ta tire Syllabus of 2023} Time—3 hours Full marky—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin Indicate full marks.) Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Fill in the blanks with suitable preposit Corruption is a curse (a) — a nation. It is a great hindrance (&) — the development, (¢) — corrupted people, » nation will surely suffer (d) — the long cun. Corrupted people are ‘The commen mass have no good feeling hated (e) — wo them. They arc devoid (g) —— honesty and purity. They don’t abide (i) — the social rules. Morality doesn't have any impact (’) — these criminals. They bring no sweet fruit for their land and so it is high time we stood (f) — them unitedly, Ans: (a) for (b) to (c) for (d) in (&) by (f) for (g) of (hy by (i) on (j) against sor0e/QO2R8 Marks OSx10-5 ‘Complete the sentences with the suitable phrades/words given in OSx10-3 the box : there [was born [what does ... look like|_as soonas | let alone hadbetter| it | would miner [what's ittike] have 1 (a) Anika can’t afford a bus ticket ——air ticket. (8) Itmay rain today, you-— reach home earlier. (€) —— ismany years since we first met. How time does fly! (d)_ As his brothor met an accident, he needs to go to hospital — possible. (2) We — develop our view about hartal and strike. Let's change our destructive culture. ()- — have been remarkable changes in the behaviour of our young gencration, (gy) Maria Manda is & promi footballer of our country, She — in a remote village, Kalsindur. (hy —— haying integrity in one's charucter? It is the best quality of a man. (y He is very poor but honest. He——— starve than cheat anybody. gy ——a squirrel —-? Ans: (a) let alone ; (b) had better ; (c) It ; (d) as soon as () have to ; (f) There ; (g) was born ; (h) what's it like i) would rather ; (@j) what does......look like HSC & Admission $¢0-taq [Please turn overPred care si Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases of 10x1—10 clauses = (a) Most of the rivers are getting polluted day by day. tt is high time @ is rich in food values. We should take milk everyday john is very interested in tourism. He wants to visit ‘a view to y cricket in my leisure time. When I get 2 chance, () No nation can develop without education. So. it is rightly said that QD Mina really sings well. If she gets opportunity, G) He was a petty clerk. But he bshaved as though () The weather of that night was very rough. | would have met you provided @ Bangladesh is « small country. Though it has a small area, glish is an international language. There is not a country in the world where —— - (a) we stopped water pollution / to stop water pollution (Explanation- [ It is high time = Sub+ V2.... or to + V1 (b) we can keep our body fit (c) enjoying the natural beauty of the country (Explanation- With a view to + V+ ing......] (d) I play cricket with my friends / I rush to a cricket field (e) education is the backbone of a nation (f) she can become a famous singer [Zero conditional] (g) he had been an officer. [unreal condition &% had been @] (h) you had come during day time / the weather had been good. i) it is very beautiful ; (j) English is not used / spoken Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs O5=14—7 as per subject and context = 3 is natural that a man cannot (a) ——— (live) alone. He always (need) 2 company. He has to () ——— (express) his the civilization. Ans: (a) lives (b) needs; (c) express; (d) thinking; & are; (f) has; (g) ens: ‘Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches > Mr, Kalam said to the bank manager," May I get in, sir?" “Ves, ‘said the bank manager. Mr. Kalam said, ~ 1 want to a Wank’nccount™= The smananer sn ou open?’ = | want to open = ain, “Please go to the front deak. The officer will help you.” SThank you very much,” Me. Kalam amid. = Mr. Kalam respectfully asked the bank manager whether he might/could get in. The bank manager replied affirmatively and told him (K) to come in. Mr. Kalam said that he wanted to open a bank account. The bank manager asked him (K) what type of account he (K) would open. Mr. Kalam replied that he (K) wanted to open a savings account. The bank manager requested him (K) to go to the front desk and added that the officer would help him (K). Mr. Kalam thanked the bank manager very much. HSC & Admission Sa9-3ey86. Peep care Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : Drug addiction among the young gencration has become @ (@ —— (pre modify the noun) concern. Drug is mainly used as medicine (6) —— (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) diseases and an excess of taking drug for no disease is called drug addiction. It has grasped the young generation (c) (post modify the verb), They take drugs to forget () (use possessive to pre modify the noun) sadness. fe) (pre modify the noun) people take drugs ( —— (use adverb to post modify). Drug addiction causes (g) (pre modify the noun) harm to human body. (4) {use a participle) them aware, we can remove this curse from our society. All concemed should take initiatives () (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) it. The criminals should be punished with an ¢) —— (use a moun adjective) hand. |Ans: (a) major; (b) to cure; (c) heavily; (d) their; (e) Young; (f) widely/recklessly; (g) severe; (h) Making; (i) to prevent; (j) iron Use appropriate connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : Bangiadesh is a free and sovereign country. (4) —— it was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. In i971 it became independent 3) started its journey as-8 free nation. (c) the journey ‘was not smooth at all. On 7 March, 1971 (@) Bangabandhu delivered his speech, the common mass got tnited /e) started their preparation for a war. The Pakistani forces started mass killing (0 killed about 30 lakh innocent people. They thought (@) —— they could suppress the Bangalces within a few days. (h) —— the brave sons of our land proved them wrong. (i) —— the freedom fighters didn’t have modem weapons in their hand, they were the real patriots and courageous. Gj) ——. afler few months they became successful in their mission. ) the long waited date came () —— the Bangalees got their victory on 16 December, 1971. (m) —— we are the citizens of a free land (7) marching forward to the way of lasting development very quickly. (b)But/Fortunately; (i) Though/Although; (j) As a result; (k) At last/Finally/Eventually; (1) and; (m) At present/Now; ‘Marks O5x10-5 OSx14=7 Ans: (a) Previously; (b) and; (c) But; (d) when; (e) and; (f) and; (g) that; (n) and. HSC & Admission Sepy-Saqys Please turn overPreeio, care Marks Read the passage and then write Ihe antonym or synonym of the oselee? words as directed facebook is 4 very social networking site with over eight hones million ees it has both positive and negative eflccts on its users We can keep tush with our fricods a relatives. It is the best means tv slay connected with people. Facebook hiclps us nuke frivndship even with ynknown people. On the otherhand, it is very ¢asy for cyber bullies to thrive. They can harass any one. Besides, feenagers are spending 1oo much time on it. |Ans:(a) unpopular/unknown/ignored (b) consequence (c) contact/connection/communication (d) enemies/unknowns/strangers (e) media/ways/modes/paths (a) Popular (antonym); {c) touch (synonym): {e) means (synonym); (g) help (synonym); impacts/outcomes/results G) unknown (antonym): | (f) disconnected/separated/fragmented/unattached (ky thrive (synonym); . (g) aid/assist/facilitate/serve/support (im) teenager (antonym); (h) build/establish/generate (b) effects (synonym) (i) familiar/known/recognized/acquainted teh friends (antonym) (j) difficult/hard/troublesome/painful/arduous connected (antonym} —_(k) expand /increase/ grow/spread/rise Op pres Co paqiiee ) (I) tease/disturb/infest/embarrass/persecute acne (m) old/matured/adult/grown-up fa) spend (synonym), (ft) pass/waste/squander/consume Use the necessary punctuation marks in the following text. 05x14=7 Rewrite the text correcting the errors and make capitalization if mecessary : Ratan said te his father [ want to go outside for sometime. Why is it not the suitable time for going out. I need to meet my friend Shimu!. Now it is 8 PM. You should not waste time doing this type of activities father replied. IH! come back before 9 O clock said Ratan, “This is the last time J think,” father said. Ans: Ratan said to his father, “want to go outside for sometime. Why is it not the suitable time for going out? I need to meet my friend, Shimul. ” ” “Now, it is 8 PM. You should not waste time doing this type of activities,” father replied. “1°11 come back before 9 0’ clock,” said Ratan. "This is the last time I think," father said. 10. Part B—Composition Marks—40 Suppose, you are Alindo Hasan, a student of Oxford College: Write an application to the principal of your college for opening. a relief camp for the flood affected people. Write = paragraph on “The Padma Bridge”. (200 words) Write @ paragraph on “Road Accidents in Bangladesh” showing its causes and effects. (200 words). —— HSC & Admission S44-3q8afritet care INB. The figure (a) used ta; (b) had better; (c) as if; (a) what does.....Jook like; (e) As soon as; (B would rat 02 Set NGLISIT SECOND PAPER. [ecarcting ter she Syllabus of 2023) Subject Code + fito[s] Time—3 hours Full narks—100 ‘8 fn the right margin inclicate fill me Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks Complete the text with suitable prepositions : Speaking ill fa) others is a very bad human tendency. It : 4 negative inclination (b) one’s mind. This habit tempts one fe) indulge (ed) a negative approach out of unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (@) human ndividuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run wD the society, People very often burst (g/ ROnES: this heinous act. We all Should be aware (7) it and Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the - box below : 0:5x10=5 as soon as — what if fa) Jolly is my friend, she —— sing in a choir, but she gave it up for some unavoidable reasons. fh) The world economy is passing through a great crisis due to war situation, The world leaders —— concentrate on the economy and security of the common people. fe) We went to John's office yesterday. He behaved not known us. ted) a dinosaur ? Have you ever seen it? fe) We are waiting outside. — you finish your dinner, don't delay to join us. (He is so honest that he die than cheat fg) —— the ice had cracked? You would have disappeared into the icy water. fy You told me about a French novel. — the novel ~—2? fy Lam very thirsty. | having a nice cool glass of lemonade, @ s 1 the Mars, he had. 3 (g) What if; (h) What’s....like; (i) feel like; @ There HSC & Admission SE-SGyS arks, Answer all thie questions, } 5x 10=5“aferater cane 2 3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: — 1x10=10 (@) Patriotism is a noble virtue. We all should have patriotism () Our freedom fighters risked their lives in the war of liberation so that ~ (c) He was not hungry at all. Had he been hungry, —- (d)_ They continued to walk unti a (e) She can’t ride a bicycle, let alone “. @ Cortuption is rampant in the country. It is high time the government “@ = 2\st February is a red-letter day in our national history, because . There goes a proverb ~ Mira has not been able to recall where No sooner had she crossed the main gate . (a) to be a goad citizenvif we want to be a good citizen; (b) we could get an independent country; (e) he could have eaten the whole burger; (d) they felt tired; (¢) a car; (f) took steps against corruption; (g) we had to shed blood on this day; (h) honesty is the best policy; (i) she left her phone; (j) than she saw her father, 4, — Read‘the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs : 0-514=7 On 26 March, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (a) —— (declare) the independence of Bangladesh. (6) (follow) this declaration, a war began between the freedom-loving Bangalees and the brutal forces of West Pakistan, (¢) (result) the independence of Bangladesh. The Pakistani Military Janta @- (base) in West Pakistan (e) (launch) the Operation Searchlight against the unarmed people of East Pakistan () (initiate) genocide in Bangladesh. In response to the violence, members of Mukti Bahini (g) (start) a mass guerrilla war against the occupation forces. People from all walks of life (#) —— (respond) to the call of Bangabandhu and joined the war oO (liberate) their dear motherland. The war ¢) (continue) for about nine months. The heroic sons of the soil made the supreme sacrifices with a view to (k) (snatch) away the long-cherished freedom and thus ¢/) (establish) Bangladesh as an independent country in the world map. Now, it () (be) our bounden duty én) (uphold) the freedom of the country. (a) declared; — (b) Following; (c) resulting; (dl) based; (@) Iaunched; (1) initiating; (g) started; (h) responded; (i) to liberate; (j) continued; — (k) snatching; (I) established; (m) (n) to uphold. 5. Change the narrative style of the passage by using indirect 7 speeches : “How is your mother, Habib?,” said Fahim. “She is better today,” said Habib. “Did you take her to any doctor?” “Yes, and the doctor has x-rayed her.” “Now, take a good care of her and ensure all medications as prescribed,” said Fahim. “Of course, thank you a lot,” said Habib. Fahim asked Habib how was his (H) mother. Habib replied that she was better that day. Fahim asked again whether he (H) had taken her to any doctor. Habib replied affirmatively and told that the doctor had x-rayed her. Fahim suggested Habib to take a good care of her then and to ensure all medications that had been prescribed. Habib assured him and thanked him a lot. HSC & Admission S4w-OGTSafer care : Marks 5x 10=5 Read the following text and use modifiers as directed : text Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bangla literatu was a (a) —{premodify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) —— (post midify the verb) in almost all branches of Bangla literature. Nazrul, fe) —{post midify the noun with appositive), won the atention of everybody in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (@ (use possessive to premodify the noun) poetic flair. He composed (e) (premodify the noun) songs a (post modify the noun with an adjective clause). His literary works have enriched (@) (premodify the noun with noun adjective) literature. is poems and songs played a great role (1) (post modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) in our war of liberation. He (i) (premodify the verb) sang the songs of equality in his poetry. He is G) with determiner) pride, no doubt, re. He (premodify the noun (a) revolutionary/rebel; (b) relentlessly/tirelessly; (@) an orphan ehild/a prodigy; (a) his; (e) many; (which are loved/appreciated by all; (g) Bengali/Bangla; (h) to encourage people; (i) always; () our 7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 95%/4-7 following text ; there is life anywhere the space. They have joined together in a major project called the communication with Extra Terrestri Intelligence ® seeks to establish contact with any other living beings in the universe. (c) + they are beaming out radio signals into the space. It was thought (d) —— there exists life on Mars. re) two viking spacecrafis () landed on Mars 1976 did not provide much evidence of life there. The pictures sent by them showed (g) the Mars has a sk: instead of a blue one like ours. Its gravity is about half (i) strong (j) that of Earth. (k) + the atnosphere is also much thinner than our planet. It has deserts, high mourn canals, volcanoes, craters etc. as well as summer (i) im ,, there are no trees, fn) (h) —, the sky is red ins. life forms. (a) whether/if; (b) which; (c) so; (a) that; (h) however; (i) as; Gj) as; (k) Besides; (e) But; (f) that/which; —(g) that; () and; (in) Moreover; (u) let alone HSC & Admission S4a-3qQa“afertier cate 4 8 Read the Passage and write the synonym or antonym of the words 0-5x14=7 » as directed : Llospitaliiy means friendly and gencrous treatment and entertainment towards guests or strangers. especially at one's home. There was a time when hospitality was encouraged in our country. People could travel hundreds of miles with having a single penny. Gone are those days! Nowadays, people have become commercial and in their etiquette and manners. In all religions, hospitality is encouraged, because hospitality brings peace and amity in the socicty. To form a better society. we need to cultivate it at home an: (a) hospitality (synonym) (by teiendly (antonym) (©). gencrous(synonym) Gly weatment (synonym) fe) entertainment (antonym) — stranger (antonym) @) encourage (synonym) Gy) wavel (synonym) @ having (synonym) @) self-centred (antonym) (&) etiquee (synonym) @) peace (antonym) Gm) amity (antonym) fm) cultivate (synonym) (a) friendliness/generosity/cordiality/amicability; (b) hostile/unfavorable/ unfriendly; magnanimous/noble; (d) behaviour/reception/conduct/etiquette; (e) bore’grief/indifferenceignorance; (f) known/famitiar/friend/acquainted; (g) inspire/motivate/uplift/cheer; (h) visit/roam/wonder; @ owning/holding/possessing/retaining; (j) considerate/ liberal/sympathetic/altruistic/earing/generous; (k) manner/behaviour/protocol/courtesy; () disorder/conflict/irritation/distress; (m) animosity/enmity/hostility; (1) practice/exercise/execute/apply/utilize 9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the 0-5x 14=7, following text . Re-write the text correcting the errors : Ishtiak : Excuse me, where is the nearest hospital Fuad ; Its about 2km fromphere You will hayeto hire a taxi You can also go there by bus Ishtiak: I see is there a bus station near here Fuad : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner Ishtiak : Thank you Fuad : Dont mention it Is Fuad : Excuse me, where is the nearest hospital? t's about 2km from heres You will have to hire a taxi. You can also go there by bus. Ishtiak : I see. Is there a bus station near here? Fuad —; Yes, there is a bus stop at the corners Ishtiak = Thank you Fuad — : Don’t mention it. Part B—Composition Marks—40 11. Write an application to the Chairman of Union Parishad 10 requesting him/her to issue you an online birth certificate. 12, Write a paragraph on “The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone™ in ts about 200 words. 13. Write a cause-and-effect paragraph on “Price Hike”. briefly 1s describing the causes and its impacts on our daily HSC & Admission Sew-SeSat > a9 /RORY? wr 02 Set ENGLISH Brera} cane Secon PAPER [According 10 the Syllabus of 2023] Subject Code Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 1. Complete the text with suitabie prepositions : Gj 0-5x10=5 But at last God took pity (a) him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming (6) the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled () such a strange wonder that he felt a great love (dl) them and blessed them fe his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell his neck @ the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow //) —— the south and the old man fell (i) ‘a deep sleep. When he woke up. it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved oD his sufferings. Ans: (a) on; (b) around; (c) with; (d) for; (e) from; (f) from; (g) into; (h) from; (i) into; (j) of 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable words/phrases 0-5x10=5 given in the box = ir there | has to | what's. had better ‘what docs—lock like | was born |Iet aloné| would rather | as soon as fa) Rupa—take up the profession of teaching than be a nurse. She thinks teaching is a noble profession. (6) Edmut steiie waa @n orator, writer and shrewd politician. He 29 in England. fe) He cannot teach in a high school, in a university. t Is difficult to regain lose heals: So, we should always take care of our health. fe) flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways, @® Sarika is an examince. She —— study a lot to make a good result. & honest ? think i noble virtue. 4) Riaisill: We—— porn Bee hen. She will be happy to.see Us. @ The girls fell sick” —"“they had foods. foods were | contaminated. w an elephant 2 have never seen it before. Ans: (a) would rather; (b) was born; (c) let alone; (d) It; (e) There; (f) has to; (g) what's. e; (h) had better; (i) as soon as; (j) what di .-look like HSC & Admission S46-3Q8aera} Te 2 Marks ees with suitable clauses and phrases: 110-10 2. Complete the nn ne eet Tey aia ie oe ee that ——— - oo Ae nce, _—z we would not have missed the train, “Tne poem ta too aietioute for (anger somes where fe) She epoke as if ——. She was metual @ Thetherwas afraid of pollo. He ran Senet ANC eine nis relatives. eer logic rllstory. History seems to be difficult to Hien! = So. we have to be careful in cur quack. y lest ——— arrested. @ if Thad been hungry, - Bur tam not hungry at all. @ Corruption is a curse. It is high time the government a Ans: (a) we could get an independent country; (b) If we had started for the station earlier; (c) me to recite; (d) danger is feared; (e) she had known everything;(f) he might get; (g) being poor; (h) instead off/in lieu of; (i) I could have eaten the whole burger; (j) should take steps against it 4. Read the text and in the gaps with correct forms of verbs as 0.5 14-7 per subject and context = If all the children (a) (20) to school, the country (6) «een rid of the curse of illiteracy. To boost up education, the govt. @ (spend) more money. Subsidies must (@) (give) in the education sector, Teachers (e) (anced) to @& (rain) for good teaching. The poor students can (@) (bring) under “Food for Education” programme. We (71) (take) care that no institution (@ (close) down due to political clashes. All concerned wo (be) conscious about it. If we cannot with the present world, we () (lag) behind. For Gils eee eee ee (ensure) education for all and sct a bri; pect (implement) all necessary steps. sectliaes e fer ‘Ans: (a) went /go; (b)would get/ will get; (@) should/ must spend;(d) be given; (e) need; (f) be trained; (g) be brought; (h) should take; (i) closes; (j) should/ must be;(k) keep; (i) will lag; (m) ensure; (n) implementing 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect Speech : “Tcan chop some wood today,” said Jerry from the orphanage.” “I am the boy.» “Size does not matter, chopping Wood,” said 5 “ a boys don’t chop wood. I've z ferry. “Some of the big “But [have a boy coming “You? But you are small.” ing wood ve big said Jerry to the writer. '& wood for a long time, ‘Ans: Jerry said that he could chop some wood that day. The writer objected that she had a boy coming from the orphanage. Jerry replied that he was the boy. The writer wordered whether it was he and said that he was small. Jerry told that size does not / (did not) matter chopping wood and added that some of the big boys did not chop wood. Jerry further said that he had been chopping wood for a long time. Note: Size does not matter fc general statement ‘are does not Ze fs, general statement 7 «xr did not Ba) HSC & Admission S4w-Geyaarena} care? site 6 ua the following text and uge modifiers in the Blanks as 0.5x10~ People around were just watchi the (@ (pre-modify the noun) boy started () weehing oe the verb) into the ce @re-modify the noun) canal. Then the traffic constable carne. @ —— (pre-modify the noun with a present participle) no time, he dumped into the canal. The (e) (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) constable did mot think of his 0) —— (pre-modify the noun) life. He was (@) (use an intensifier to pre- modify the adjective) kind that he risked his life. People @) —— (post-modify the noun) by the canal praised him () (post-modify the verb with an adverb). This type of person is a model. @ ——(post-modify the noun). Ans: (a) young;(b) drowning;(c) deep; (d) Wasting; (e) police; (f) own; (g) so; (h) standing/sitting; (i) enormously/greatly/cheerfully/a lot; (j) for the society/of dedication and sacrifice 7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x14=7 following text : The greatness of a book depends (&) on the acceptability among, the readers. (6) we read.a book (<) once, we can discover —_ many things in it. (ej) ‘basing on éne reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. (e) a book is praised () , we have no doubt about the greatness of the book. (2) the first reading, we may not understand a book. But if it is read more than once, we will see (h) it was read () —— praised. So, the great books are those o have passed the test of time. (&) the appeal of a great book doesn't decrease. (}) —— , the greatness of the bok is newly felt (m) time passes. (n) ——. a great book is widely read and reread by people all over the world. Ans: (a) only/mainly/actually/generally; (b) If/When; (c) just/only/for; (@) But; (e) If/When; (f) highly; (g) Only through/During; (h) why; (i) and; (j) which; (k) In fact; (1) Rather; (m) when; (n) Therefore/So 8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym ofthe 0-5x14=7 words as directed below : He is optimistic of his success. He works hard and abides by his teachers’ guidelines. He understands that it is important to be diligent. He does not rely on any one and believes that honesty and hard work can_help one reach the peak of success. He harbours the faith that a faborious man is sure to shine, (a) optimistic (antonym) () success (antonym) (© hard (synonym) Ans: (a) hopeless/pessimistic/discouraging (b) failure/flop/catastrophe (c) heavily/seriously/arduously/laboriously HSC & Admission Sefw-Oaqaarora care Mee (@) guidelines (synonym) | (d) principles/rules/advices/directions (¢) understand (synonym) | (e) perceive/comprehend/realize/know @ important (antonym) @ diligent (synonym) iti) insignificant/unimportan{/minor/trivial/silly/ h) rely (synonym) negligible @ honesty (antonym) (g) industrious/persevering/laborious @) help (antonym) @® peak (synonym) (h) depend/lean/count () dishonesty/fraudulency/deception/fraud/duplicity @ harbo (j) Hinder/obstruct/hamper/prevent/interfere (im) tuberous fennel) (k) zenith/acme/top/apex/summit/pinnacle (m) shine (synonym) (1) anchor/hold/cherish/believe (m) lazy/indolent/idle/lethargic/sluggish/inert (n) prosper/flourish/thrive/succeed ‘There are fourteen errors is the use of punctuation marks in the O-Sx14 following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors : = Raja : What are you doing Rana 's from my pen friend. Shes afi Austeafian. Her names Lucy. Raja: How old is she ‘Sydney what's that How do you know about it Lucy has sent me a picture of it. Can you show me the picture Rana: Yes, here it is. You'see, it looks very nice) doesn’t it s: Raja: What are you doing, Rana’? 4a. 12. Rana: I am reading a letter. Raja: Letter? From whom? Rana: It's from my pen friend. She’s an Australian. Her name's Lucy, Raja: How old is she? Rana: Sixteen. The same as us. She lives in Sydney. Raja: Sydney! What's that? Rana: It’s a city in the south-east of Australia. Raja: How do you know about it? Rana: Lucy has sent me a picture of it. Raja: Can you show me the picture ¢ Rana: Yes, here it is. You see, it looks very nice, doesn’t it? fare areca OfSe wrt Weary sw 1 Gt ce aa Far AAT | Part B_Composition Marke 46 Suppose you arc Shafayat. You want to get admined into an Ea; Pebooxee Soame rus by ins Beitish Counc Wate ener 1° fhanager for detail. Syelte a parepreph on “taportsnes'of Morel Vatuer“inz00 Went: 15 Write # parmgraph on “Global Warming” in 200 words, HSC & Admission S4w-OGYStwat xe, deo Rox 04 Set ENGLISH PART CIT pen eae oz fo senescent: [7 To Ts ] Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IMB. The figures in the right margin Indicate fll marks. J Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 1. Complete the text with suitable prepusitions OSx10=5 A craftwork is an applied form (a) ——— ant, a social and cultural product reftesting the inclusive nature (b) fos imagination. A ‘craftwork, which usually docsn‘t bear the fignature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look sf a thirty ycars old Nakshi Kantha, we its motif and designs that port (¢) the artistic Ingenuity and the presence of the maker ——— it The fact that we do not know her name or any other detail (g) Woes not take anything (h) ~ (@ ——- the artist intimate nature (/) the Kantha and the tactile feeling it generates animate the work and make it very inviting. Ans: (a) of; (b) of; (c) at; (d) at; (e) to; (fF) in; (g) about; (h) away; (i) for; (jf) of; Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the 0Sx10=5 box: There] Tetalone [have to [had better] what does. look, [would rather| as soomes| wasbom| _ whal’s—like (a) The tennis match restaned ‘the rain had (8) In England, most school children wear a uniforen. Is it the same in Bangladesh? (c) In our ‘country, rainy season is very different. During this season rains heavily without any Be. 2 Socrates was a great Greek phil a i He Me spoke against the traditional Greck belicfs and so. was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock. (¢) Long pe — lived a mighty warrior, Kublai Khan. built an amazing palace in a deep dark and mysterious forest. OA Warrior -— — dic than surrender to enemies. He loves his country more than his life. (g) We may rain today. (4) the weather Today? () Baby, Mom, —— a ghost ———? 4) ——— has been many years since | saw him. (cannot recognize him. Ans: (a) as soon as; (b) have to; (c) it; (d) was born; (e) there; (f) would rather; (g) had better; (h) what’s....like; (i) what doe: look like; (j) it HSC & Admission S¢0-SAS (ptease sun overMaris 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases : 1x10=10 There ita arise saying that united wo stand, aSocwe frost be uniitd to reach cuir capected goat) thduntey ix the Key fo success. We work hard 40 that ———— . (¢) My younger HOt get water during dry scason because Gees ioe Wee paca wea aeea fit NaN TE “The poem is too difficult {ELSES Atel us co liste te Riad cary carefully. Gn) My, Bree] was full of joys and happiness. Would that the strange person while G3 Would you mina 2S PF} am very thirsty. Ans: (a) divided we fall; (b) we can be successful; (c) he wants to go with me; (d) of reduced rainfall and lower water levels in rivers; (e) we can never get them back; (f) we met last; (g) for me to recite; (h) I could be a child again; (i) we were crossing the road/ crossing the road; G) giving me a glass of water. 3. Read the text and Gill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs 0-5x14=7 as per oe Se and context = aris lass rote in Pac Rowepeon. ie ef lis ee man he inthe stew daity G3 So (ee) ikem ceeature as arrow cpap ii ans ee ey IRC anu discussions tacan eotigh Give) like » Tish out of water fn ie. Students tn) ————- (ask) [ee feoding newspaper daily. (a) is considered; (b) pl ce) reading; ({) to acquire; (g) is; () can maintain ; (i) is; 3 o takéy) (ii)/Ean not live ; (n) are asked a ‘Change the nasratin What": 7 = “aS SURES SG BE, ade Baie Soi “cine eo anslas ‘you can pourscif” Ingige the tent “How strange! RES Saeco oe lkings* isc ie cnt Naa said. Tig sereca 2b ovine the dell: Do you understand who is talkiing?™ Ans: Mita asked her father what a puppet show war. Her father suggested that they could go inside and she could see herself inside the tent. Mita nstonished and replied that it was very strange and added that 9 doll was dancing and talking. Her father replied that a man behind the screen was moving the doll and asked her if she understood who was talking. wing text and usc modifiers as directed in the 0-5x10"S. blank Amerigo, (a), ———— (use noun in ition) lives atone. His aPoNES 1 separatc and none them wants (6) fuss infinitive to post. modify. the werb) his responsi ec) (ase ossessive to pre-modify the noun) mother told him to go away Lhe is married ‘to another man. Uh 2 82 Be Yeiceminee to premodily. the now his home. 2 tar hie ince wate adj so pret the noun) ticket. But father did not tO by Working hard. (x) ——— (use - adverbial carne us, tving By YS nee made Roan, Some oF = Sr tie Ounce be “28S premodify ihe noun) works are Nery risky for him. sold ico-<: —— s I phrase to post ify the verb). But he got a sone uke Sc quantifier to Bromedi ify the noun) money in rectum from the owner of the ice-cream shop. HSC & Admission S44-3qqR3 Marks Use a inte sentence ol 5 7 Use apbeopctase coancators Is the blank spaces of the 0-5xi4=7 Itentth <2) is the root of all happiness, can be enjoyed taking adequate caro of body and mind. Peopic (5) are always under mental stress and suffer from anxictics con not enjoy = good health. (<) se enjoy good health, it is also necessary to keep our mind sound. They are doctors (cf) say that simpic and carcfres life Is more conducive to health. Many people. ¢e) + are tigt aware of heath rules. They wo take physical exercise Ce) take proper oD huge number of people of our country Five below poverty @ they can not afford to est % food. o they can not enjoy good health. (2) s about health rules following them are * in maintaining good health. (m) cooly healthy can contribute to the national development. (7) wel most be careful of our health. Ans: (a) whieh; (b) who; (c) So; (d) who; (e) however; (f) neither; (g) nor; (h) In fact / Moreover; (i) Therefore / Hence / So; (j) As a result / So; (k) Indeed / For this reason; (1) and; (m) Because; (n) So / Therefore / Hence 8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or sypouym of the 0SxI4~7 wards as directed below and make sentences with them Education is one of the basis needs of human being and is ner have any knowledge of bealth, sanitation snd population control. 1€ they were educated, they could live = bealthy and sucial responsibilities (a) basic (synonym) (5) cssential (synonym) {c) development (synonym) (d) condition (synonym) (e) inaccessibility Cantonym) / illiterate (synonym) (g) sanitation (synonym) (4) population (synonym) (A healthy (antonym)'G) teach (antonym) (4) spend {antenymy @ enable {antonym) Ge) properly (synonym) (7) ability Cantonym) Ans: (a) Fundamental (S.) - Education is a fundamental right of human being. (b) Necessary (S.) - It is necessary to wake up early in the morning to have a sound health. (c) Progress (S.) - His progress in studies is mentionable (d) circumstance (S.) - We should take decisions according to circumstances. (e) accessibility (A.) - People’s accessibility to internet is increasing day by day. (f) literate (S.) - Asif is a literate person. (g) hygiene (S.) - We must maintain proper hygiene. (h) demography (S.) - The demography of our country is increasing day by day. (i) Unhealthy (A.) - Junk foods are unhealthy to eat. (j) mislead (A.) - Reading inappropriate books misleads a reader. (k) save (A.) - we should save money for future. () disable (A.) - An injury can disable somebody for life. (m) correctly (S.) - You have to answer correctly to get good marks. (a) inability (A.) - The inability to understand the questions properly leads us to mistakes. HSC & Admission S44-Sqye—rtease man overeer, care Marks ele Catan error in the soe of pinetetiion’ ait In the 05x14=7 following texts. Rewrite the text correcting therm Laila : 1 cant see anything. Where am I7 Aunt: Youre safe in your Aunts house. Whats the matter? Laila : I'm afraid I cam bear a sound. Aunt : Bull cant. Laila: Liston again can you hear it now? Aunt: Yes | can. Laila : Is it a ghost? Aunt : No, its only an owl. Laila : Owl But it makes a horrible sound. Aunt ; It's a bird only dear, Laila : Could you sleep with me? Aunt : Okay Now go to sleep Laila. You're very tired After your long journey. Laila : You're right S: Laila: I can’t see anything. Where am 1? Aunt: You re safe in your Aunt s house. What’ s the matter? Laila: I' m afraid. I can hear a sound. Aunt: But I cant. Laila: Listen again. Can you hear it now? Aunt: No, it s only an owl. Laila: Owl! But it makes a horrible sound. Aunt: It's a bird only dear. Laila: Could you sleep with me? Au Laila: You're right. kay. Now go to sleep, Laila. You're very tired After your long journey. Part B—Composition Maska—40 Imagine you are Asif, a student of “N’ College. Flood has caused = great damage all around your locality. Now, write an application to the Principal of your college to open a relief camp in your college premises so that you can send reliof goods to tho Mood affected people in your locality. Write = parngraph of description on “Your Favourite Teacher” within 200 words. Write 3 comparo and contrast paragraph on “City lifo and Rural life” within 200 words. awn HSC & Admission 44-3q8‘feet abo dowr/Aore Res NS 04 See a itGlisn _ SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2023] Subject Code : Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.) Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 0:5x10=5 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) —— them when we are bored, upset. depressed, lonely of annoyed. They share (b) us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse | (< cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (@) the right path (e) ife. Reading good ooks helps us understand the world us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and ions (a ‘our mind. This habit helps us explore life jifferent perspectives. In other words, it has several ositive effects () ‘our body, mind and soul. In fact, the abit of reading is one (Gj) the best qualities that a person 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words 0-5x10=5 given in the box : fa) Manners make a man. Students ——practise good manners in everyday life. (b) You look exhausted. You take rest to refresh yourself. (c) Raihan has not yet got Ist. dose of COVID-19 vaccine, booster dose. harming. During spri fists fd) Our spring is very charmi ring, various kinds of @ flowers bloom. ae seems, evervihing has got a new life. fe) Ria: the frozen mountain peak: ? Purnima : It looks like a white dome. @ Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He West Bengal. . (g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should start our journey possible. in Churulia of a your family ——? I belong to a nuclear family. wi 1 learn than quarrel with them. @ was atime when people used to travel on foot or riding animals. (a) have to; (b) had better; (€) let alone; (d) It; (¢) What does. loak like; () was born; (g) as soon as; (h) What's like; (i) would rather; () There HSC & Admission SEw-SGySas ae 2 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases : 1x10=10 (a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to . (®) If Lhad the wings of a bird, 1———. (c) Unity is strength. United we stand, (@) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot Prosper in life unless (e) Whenever my uncle comes to our house, he ———. I have never seen him coming to our house empty-handed. @ Itishigh time you .. It is detrimental to health. (g) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough () Joh is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the book 9 fair, ~ (i) Rima is a good singer. She sings so well that ". G) Since Bangladesh is an agricultural country, . We should put emphasis on our agricultural sectors. (a) helping people and making a positive impact on healtheare; (b) would fly freely in the sky; (©) divicled we fall; (d) we value time; (e) brings something with him; (f) gave up smoking/ to give up smoking; (g) to lift the box; (h) he buys various books; (i) she can amuse anyone; (j) the economy of Bangladesh depends largely on agriculture. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as 0-5x14=7 per subject and context : Dhaka, the world’s densest and fastest growing city, (a) (face) unbearable traffic jams. There (6) (be) many reasons for this. The ever increasing number of vehicles and population (c) (be) the main reason. During a traffic jam, people (d) (has) to suffer much. They have to (e) (move) inch by inch. They have to wait on roads hours after hours (9 —— (face) unbearable sufferings, Again, the roads of Dhaka city (g) —— (be not) spacious. Only seven percent of Dhaka city is (h) —— (cover) by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. If anybody falls in a traffic jam, he (i) —— (not know) when he will reach home. Sometimes, a distance of Ikm (j) —— (take) an hour to cross. Office and school goers find it very difficult (&) (reach) their destination in time. Our government (1) —— (try) heart and soul to solve this problem. Flyovers (m) (build) in different places in order to control traffic jam. Besides, traffic Police and — sergeants (n) (sce) filing cases against vehicles breaking road transport rules. But still it i i impossible to control traffic ee ee Beene ered; (i) does not )) are builV/aire being built; (n) are seen HSC & Admission S@W-SGYSWat Ie f Read the passage and. then write the antonym or synonym of 0°5x14=7 the Words as directed below : t Y is a curse. It retards all development work of a country. W is said that an illiterate rs aropes in dark with no definite goal. In fact, an_ illiterate person conservative, superstitious and blind, He can contribute very little to his socicty and country. He is unconscious and unaware of his right and nib: . The whole country is responsible for this. Most of our people are illiterate and poor. In fact, illiteracy, caused by poverty, stands in the way of success. All should be practical and pragmatic while addressing this problem. Effective measures must be taken by all concerned to remove illiteracy and thus make the nation enlightened. . (a) curse (antonym) (ht) unconscious (synonym) (b) retards (synonym) (i) whole (synonym) (c) illiterate (antonym) G@) success (antonym) (d) darkness (antonym) () responsibilities (synonym) (2) goal (synonym) () measure (synonym) @ conservative (antonym) —(m)_poor (antonym) (g) little (synonym) (n) remove (synonym) (a) blessing/boon/gift/grace; (b) resists/hinders/delays/slows/restricts/restrains; (¢) educated! literate/taught/learned; (d) light/brightess/shining/ gleaming; (e) aim/target/ambition/ objective; (D liberal/unprejudiced/ tolerant/entightened; (g) small/insignificant/minute/short/ minor; (h) ignorant/indifferent/uninformed/insensible; (i) full/total/com plete/entire; (j) failure! defeat/collapse/catastrophe; (k) duties/obligations/commitments; (I) step/action/act/deed/ programme; (m) rich/solvent/affluent/wealthy; (a) eradicate/uproot/eliminate/abolish. 9. There are fourteen errors in) the use of punctuation marks in the 0-5x14=7 following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors ; Rodela: Hello Rahela what are you doing Rahela : Im reading a newspaper Rodela : Do you read them regularly Rahela : Yes everyday before breakfast Dont you Rodela ; No I don’t. Whats the use of it Rahela : Newspaper is an indispensible part of our life It helps us in many ways. Rodela: Hello Rahela. What are you doing? Rahela: I'm reading a newspaper. Rodela: Do you read them regularly’? Rahela: Yes, everyday before breakfast. Don’t you? Rodela: No, I don’t. What’s the use of it? Rahela : Newspaper is an indispensible part of our life. It helps us in many ways. Part B—Composition Marks—40 V8. Suppose, you are a student of class XII of ‘X* application to the principal of your r drinking water in the college campus. ~ Write a paragraph on “The Padma Bridge’, within 200 words. 15 12. Writ TI fai within 290 seraph on “The causes and effects of failure in English” 1s am HSC & Admission Sew-SeS college. Write an 10 college for ensuring safeWs ANS z Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches : 7 “I have won a lottery and got 10 lakh taka,” said Samira. * Congratulations!” I said. “What do you intend to do with the large amount of money?” “I want to serve my poor village people. So, | have made up my mind to establish a hospital in our rural area,” Samira replied. “Thank you,” I said. “I shall also help you in this respect.” Samira told me that she had won a lottery and got 10 lakh taka. I congratulated her and asked what she intended to do with the large amount of money, She (S) replied that she wanted to serve her poor village people and so she (S) had made up her (S) mind (o establish a hospital in th (S) rural area. 1 thanked her and added that I would also help her (S) in that respect. 6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the 0-5x10=5 blank spaces : Language plays a (a) (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) important role in our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our (¢) (pre-modify the noun) hours, but also in our dreams. We use language (a (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (7) (post modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is () (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) (pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an hy (pre-modify the noun) nation we also have a language. But we had to struggle (i) (use adverb to post-modify the verb) to establish the right to our language. Many ¢j) —— (pre- modify the noun with an adjective) sons of our country sacrificed their lives for our mother-tongue. fa) {b) in the morning; (c) conseious/active; (d) toexpress; (e) to share/to gather; (f) always; ( we (g) integral/inevitable; (h) independent; (i) a lot/hard/enormously; (j) brave/courageous 7. Use appropriate sentence connectors/linkers in the blank spaces 0.5x14=7 of the following passage = Leisure is the moment (a) aman is totally free from his work. In leisure, a man is (6) fice from work but also from worries and tension. (c) , itis a time, (d) aman is his own master and the mind is relaxed (e) the body is at rest. (9 our life is full of duties. By performing our duties one after another, it seems (g) our life is an exhausting business. This is the tragedy of our life that we cannot avoid our work and worries. a » leisure helps us to break this chain and enable us to refresh ourselves and revive our spirit. Leisure breaks the monotony of existence with a touch of variety. (i) we look into developed countries, we will see that people love to spend their leisure in different ways. (j) , they never idle away their leisure time. (k) , it is seen that some people love to go for travelling, some enjoy sight-seeing in different places. Y , some people spend their free time playing different_types of games. (m) Icisure is always a source of joy, (nm) everybody should try to find leisure to enjoy it to make the life happy and peaceful. (d) when; (e) as well as; (f) However; (g) that; (h) Hence/ (k) For example/Often; (1) Besides; (m) Undoubtedly; (n) b) not only; (e) Basically i) If; j) Moreover In factrar ae dowd/QoR 02 Set ENGLISH SECOND PAPER ecarding to the Syllabus of 2023] Subject Code: [TT O18] Time—3 hours Full marks—|!00 {N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. } Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions : 0-5x10=5 Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) modem society. Many young men and women are falling victims (8) this, There are many reasons (¢) drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) a country and the smugglers carry () drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this () +> our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its effects (i) people. The government and mass. media can play an effective role (j) this respect. (a) in; (b) to; (©) for/behind; (a) for; (e) into; (6H on/out; (g) from; (h) in; (i) to; Gj) in 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in 0-5x10=5 tthe box = have to what's ... like had better was bor let alone there. ‘what does.. look like | would rather | “as soon as it Your performance is not satisfactory. You will —— be (a) careful in future. (b) Mr. X is an honest man. He die than steal. (c) Tara a poor student. I eannot buy my necessary books, smart phone set. (a) You have failed in the test examination. You reading attentively from today. fe) Madhusudan Dutta is an epic poet, He Jashore. @ Thad a bad luck. @ the Bay of Bengal it tomorrow. iy it ——travelling by an air? [ have no idea about it. Gi) Recently | have visited the Sundarbans. are tigers in it, @ is many years since | saw him last. Today | cannot recognize him. Ans: (a) have to; (b) would rather; (c) let alone; (d) had better; (e) was born; (ff) As soon as; (g) What does look like; (h) What's ....... like; (i) There; (j) It HSC & Admission S¢0-SeQS ppiease turn over start at Sagardari in | reached the station, the train left. 2 My friend is going there foraComplete the following scntences with suitable clauscs/ phrases: (@ Honesty is the best policy. The people who are honest — @) Because of greenhouse effect. the climato——— (©) Youcannot shine in life ‘Overeating is harmful to health. ft is: high time ———. ‘There goes a proverb that morning ———— @ A work hard although (@ No sooner had 1 reached the college ———. (hy) There are so many poor people in our country. I wish ———. @ @ Inspite of having all facilities, the boy ———- is my grandfather. ‘Ans: (a) always succeed in the long run. (b) is changing all over the world. (c) if you do not work hard/unless you work hard. (d) we changed our food habit/to change our food habit. (¢) shows the day. (0) I have limitations./I am physically unfit. (g) than the assembly started. _(h) I could help them. (i) failed to succeed. (j) who is sitting there The old man 4. Read the following text and fill the gaps with correct form of verbs. 0-5x14=7 as per subject and context. Deforestation (4) —— (mean) cutting down trees at random. It (®) —— (ause) mainly by a group of dishonest people. They cut trees (¢) —— (make) profit. Ordinary people also @ —— (use) wees as fuel and furniture. Because of (— (ut) more and more trees, we are going ( —— (face) @ great danger in the coming future. We (g? —— (know) that oxygen (fy —— (supply) by tees for animals. Without (@) —— (take) oxygen, we cannot live a single moment. If trees Gj) ——— (cut) down in this way, the amount of carbon dioxide (&) —— (increase) in the atmosphere. As a result, the heat () Gise). It (m) —— (call) greenhouse effect. (n) —— (enjoy) a peaceful life, we must plant more and more trees. ‘Ans: (a) means; (b) is caused; (¢) to make;,(d) use; (e) cutting; (f) to face; (g) knovy; (h) is supplied; (i) taking; (j) are cut; (k) will increase; (1) will rise; (m) is called; (n) To enjoy 3. Change the form of narrative style by using indirect speeches : 7 “Why do you stop me?” asked Rubel. “Have 1 done any wrong?" “You are driving so fast. It Is not the rule,” said the taffic sergéant. “Sorry Sir. My mother is in the hospital. So, 1 am in « hurry,” said Rubel. Ans: Rubel asked the traffic sergeant why he (T) stopped him (R). He also asked whether/if he (R) had done any wrong. The traffic sergeant replied that he (R) was driving so fast and said that it was not the rule. Rubel apologized respectfully and told him (Ts) that his (R) mother was in the hospital. He further said that he was in a hurry for this reason. HSC & Admission S44-3qyafrreris care Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the 0-5*10=5 blank spaces : An (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) surdent is he, who has (b) (use a quantifier to pr he studies (¢) (post modify the verb), He knows that the (d) (pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study. So, he never neglects (¢) (use a possessive) duty. He even makes the proper use of () (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment. Sabuj. (&) (post modify the noun with an appositive) of our class is an cxample of a good student. Sabuj is aD (pre-modify the adjective) helpful to us. I try ao (modify the verb with an infinitive) a boy like Sabuj. 1 want to be one of the (j) —— (pre-modify the noun) stars in the class. nodify the noun) good qualities. Ans: (a) ideal; (b) many; (c) regularly; (d) mai (f) every; (g) a student; (h) very; (e) his; (®) to be; () brightest Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-Sx14=7 following passage : ‘A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) it causes immense harm to people and property. (&) the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (6) the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (@) it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (€) unbearable It for a few days. oO ‘one day the sky becomes eevee and strong winds begin to blow. (@) aterrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (2) it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) dwelling houses are blown away. () the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) —— the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) people and domestic animals of the cyclorie-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (%) ‘a quick relief work and medical facilities shouldbe ensured. Ans: (a) Moreover; (b) Specifically/ Specially; (c) Actually / Mainly; (d) Moreover / Also; (©) Beforehand; (f) Suddenly / Later; (g) Then / Ultimately; (h) Eventually; (i As a result; (j) Subsequently; (k) However; (1) Firstly / For example; (m) Secondly / Besides / additionally; (n) Finally / Moreover HSC & Admission S44-Saqye (Please urn overMarks . or 0-5*14=7 Read the passage below and je write the antonym nym of the words as directed : | : ATR was created between Shilpi and Rashid ang "NF eC tple. family. Some of the members insulted_ and setrZt\ Fe onancy, Unable to convince their close relatives of the risks 0! PEESh ao oF Shiipt and Rashid returned to the counsellor. They took the Rep 0 a parent peer who had been trained to speak to other parents Aon adolescent. issues. Eventually everyone come to unders' ‘effects of early pregnancy on mother and child. (a) create (synonym) (#)_ return (synonym) () extend(antonym) (i) _ help (synonym) (©) insult (antonym) @ everyone (antonym) @~ criticize (antonym) (&) harmful (antonym) (unable (antonym) (2) effect (synonym) @ close (synonym) —(m)_ counsellor (synonym) @ early(antonym) — (m) _ trained (antonym) Ans: (a) make/build (h) come-back (b) shorten/reduce (i) aid/ assistance/support (c) compliment/Praise (j) none/nobody (d) praise/compliment (k) beneficial/helpful (e) able/capable (1) result/outcome (f near/bosom/familiar _ (m) mentor/adviser (g) late/delayed (n) untrained/ inexperienced/unlearned areas There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation in the 0:5x14=7 following text. Re-writé the text correcting the errors. Use capital letter if necessary: He said i can chop some wood today. you but youre small said I. Size dont matter chopping wood some of the big boys dont chop good. ive been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time. Ans: He said, “I can chop some wood today.” “ You? But youre small,” said I. ‘Size don’ t matter, chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop good. I’ve been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time. Suppose, you are a student of a college in Jashore. Many 10 outsiders ‘disturb the students in your college campus during class hours. Now write an application to your Principal for taking, measures against outsiders. Write a paragraph on ‘International Mother Language Day". Your 15 paragraph should not exceed 200 words. Write a cause and effect paragraph on, “Environment Pollution’. 1s Your paragraph should not exceed 200 words. HSC & Admission S44-3qqe