204% 3008/2028 02 Set ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2024] Piaat ene Subject Code : Time—3 hours * Full marks—100 ANB. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar *Marks—60 . : Marks 1. _ Fill'in the gaps with appropriate prepositions : 0510-5 Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) internet users across.the world. Actually, is an age 0) globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected ©) one another (d) the borders. Hence, the Necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e) networks Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) a social network has a noticeable change. In- fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (A) the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i) . So, they should be kept aloof (/) using internet excessively and unnecessarily. (a) among %)of — (oiwith (@) beyond/ across BUT (c) to (Dike — (g)to (h) on (i) behind @trom 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: 0:5x10=5 There what does ....... look like would rather O_| what's luna... like have to/has to as Soon as Jet alone it was @ looks dangerou? ‘to reach the top. Very few number of people can arrive there safely. (6) All passengers fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is mandatory. a . (c) My cousin —-— in Malaysia and raised in America. Now she has a dual citizenship. @ your family 7s it an extended family like ours? (e) Your mother seems to be very weak. You consult an experienced doctor about her health. HSC & Admission $g9-qq8 © scanned wen oxen sconepet care 2 Marks Hin parents ——— in village than live with him in” His uh'Both or mem donk: tikes! bis 7 have been significant. ‘changes in the types of Gnieriainment over Lime. Many of those ho longer sxist! Yoacher,’ loarners, the national flower of Bangladesh Students : It looks a bit like the lotus. Sti not easy to score a goal, ~~ hattrick. informed the police the incident took place. But NE soRee aia Ate derive even after wo hours.” (b) have to (©) was born (e) had better —_(f) would rather (h) what does......look like? (j) as soon as 1x10—10 Fo ne er aey fenink, “sduemting: hore Enaghters is nothing but a wastage of time and money- There are many helpless people around us. T wish fe. like: Sy. much, .but unfortunately he has Tact his Galera if he hadi the camera, Be punctual Curjob market im getting very competitive, Unless you study It is too hopinside the room. Would you mind (a) I cannot go any farther (b) there are many heritage this country (c) we met last (d) I was sleeping (e) educate their dai (0) I could help then (g) he would take (h) yous! (i) you will not get (j) opening the win et form of verbs 0-5=14=7 Grates, of problems. student SE On Pr(deteriorate) the of eS become) popular ee Detar moa tn co Pe the ‘wot streams should Gry Pigyips dessa roles with a View wo a, ocauee, both sestors are (a) admitted (b) are (c)face —_(d) getting Ans: (f) face (g) plays (h) deteriorating mais (i) face (j) are impressed (k) are becoming (I) to get (m) be developed (n) making HSC & Admission Sa-Saqa {© scanned wth onEn camer6 Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the Be care - Change the narrative style. by using Indirect speeches = . Aman, lost in a forest, saw another man and rushed to him and sai “On! Fiow happy Iam to meet you! Unfortunately | have been lost in. this forest for four days. Can you help me get out of this: for “No, Actually you don’t need to be'so happy, my friend”, replied theanother man. “I niyself have been lost here fora week.” ‘A man, lost in a forest, saw another man and rushed to him and exclaimed that he was very happy to meet him. He also added that unfortunately he had been lost in that forest for four days. He again asked if he(another man) could help him get out of that forest. The other man replied in the negative and added that he himself had been lost there for a week. 0-5: ——— use determiner to pre-modify the noun born curiosity to know the unknown and (6) (use phrase) an infinitive phrase). He likes to see new places and wants to know about (c) (pre-modify the noun) nations, their cultures, sis (@) ——— (use manners and religions. Bookish knowledge adjective phrase)., In order. to have practical knowledge, one has to go for travelling. (e) ———— (use an adverbial phrase) people had to suffer much for travelling as they did not have () (pre- modify the noun) transports. Nowadays travelling has become much easier and comfortable for the invention of aeroplane, buses, ships, speedy trains etc. Traveling plays a €) (use ari intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important role in acquiring knowledge. So, the students go for () (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) tour which also heJps to remove *10=5 (@® ——— (pre-modify the noun with a possessive) boredom of study. In fact, everyone should travel to develop practical knowledge ing )— (post-modify the verb). which cannot be acquired by si (a) an (b) to seetheunseen (c) different / va (d) nét enough for practical learning (e) In the past, | (f) convenient / fast / efficient (g) very (h) study (i) their Gj) idly / lazily Ans following passage: | very much fond of ju Junk food is very pop: nowadays. (a) the children are es (6) ——— do we know what junk Use appropriate sentence connectors im the, Blank spaces of the 0-5x14—7 food actually is? Junk food is such. kind of processed food “(c) ——— has been produced for its its health value. (d) taste rather than for calories, salt, added al value is very low. sugar, saturated fat etc. (e) r ———— its appearance is very 4 and mouth watering. - it is harmful for .@ ——— it can attract health. (4) ——— it consists of harmful substances, it may lead to higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular eases and other chroni . health problems. (/) + it can also affect brain. (k) addiction to it may even result in the rejection of healthier foo such as fruits, vegetables, salads etc. (/) , the sugar used junk food can damage our teeth and skin. (17) avoid having junk food. (7) health is the root of all happiness. ‘we should we. should remember that % ic ds in’ (a) Especially (by But (© that/ which (d) In one hand Reva (c) On the other hand (f) But (g) Thus (h) However (i) Since (j) Furthermore (k) Additionally ()) Moreover (m) Therefore _(n) Ultimately HSC & Admission S4a-Saqa © scanned wen oxen sconewords as di Earthquake is one of the most common natural calamities on earth. ‘abrupt and violent tremor of the earth's surface. It occurs for various reasons. It is mainly caused by deep crack inside the earth or by volcanic eruption. If there is any fault line in a geographical area, there is a great chance of occuring earthquakes in that area. In some cases, earthquake occurs because some gases try to. come out from the deep of the earth. Bangladesh lies in the activé earthquake zone and so earthquake occurs here very frequently. RAJUK, responsible for the planned development of the capital city, warns that an earthquake resistant building code should be developed to reduce loses. But it is a matter of sorrow that our people are not aware of the gravity of its dange?: . (a) common (antonym) (4) calamities (synonym) (ec) violent (synonym) (d) deep (antonym) (e) inside (antonym) (/) chance » (synonym) (g) occur (synonym) (/) active (antonym) ‘arftonym) (/) responsible (antonym) (kK) development SSauoe Cantoaveat (mn) aware Cavnonvend Gn) aravity (synonym). (a) common (antonym) - rare (b) calamities (synonym) - disasters (c) violent (synonym) - fierce (a) deep (antonym) - shallow (¢) inside (antonym) - outside (0) chance (synonym) - probability (g) occur (synonym) - happen (h) active (antonym) - inactive (i) frequently (antonym) - rarely (j) responsible (antonym) - i (k) development (synonym)-growth (1) reduce (antonym) — increase (m) aware (synonym) - conscious __(n) gravity (synonym) - seriousness responsible ks in the 0:5x14=7 9 There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation Poligwing text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors Yasha: What happened to you!Meem Youre not looking normal. you are Fight my friend. Im really very upset today. But why Woat you say me thesfedson " Why not A road accident took the life of our Chairman seierdny Ho was awell known person in our village. . (ow pathetic it is for his fe Oh Thats very shocking. Tea Very sad that such accidents are occuring frequent! our country. Yasha: What happened fo you, Meem? You re not looking normal. Meem: You are right, my friend. I’m really yery upset today. fie Yasha: But why? Won’t you say me the reason? Meem: Why not? A road accident took’the life of our Chairman yesterday. He was a well known person in our village. How pathetic it is for his family! Yasha: Oh! That’s very shocking. . 5 Meem: It’s very sad that such accidents are occuring frequently in our country. Part B—Composition Marks—40 - Suppose, yu want to arranj a science fair in your college 10 aes premises i, Collaboration with. some other neighbouring college Students. Now write an application to the prin ipal ‘of your college to seek his permission to use the college ground for the science fair. Ht. ‘Write a paragraph in about 200 words on ‘Globalisation and is Modern Technology’. 12. Write a paragraph on ‘indiscriminate Cutting of Trees’. Briefly is point out thé causes of this large scale deforestation and its effect on the environment. Use 200 words. 20sat HSC & Admission Saa-Saqa © scanned wen oxen sconeCart doe dOOL/20AB . 02 Set DIRT ANS ENGLISH = SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2024] Subject Coue [i fos | Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.J Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Niabe 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition : 0-5x10=5 We lear etiquette and manners (a) our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules () behaviour. (c) all kinds - social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) everyday life. The manners that are correct (f) a wedding reception will not do (g) a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) etiquette and ‘manners. We know how important it is to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ (i) everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (/) “Pardon me’, ‘Excuse me’, ‘May I’ are bound to make your day smooth and pieasant. (a) from (b) of © for Ans 1) ® (h) about ‘Complete the sentences withisuitable phrases/Words given in the box what it | would rather] what's it like | had better asif | assoonas | haveto (a) Sumi talks too much. It is ———she were a mad. (6) Can anyone tell me —— an elephant never seen an elephant. I am eagerly waiting for your reply. Please answer me you can. (@) ———swimming in a river?,Lam so excited. (e) Helmet should be used while driving a motorbike. you were in a bike and met a serious accident? ; ( Itisasecret matter. We not discuss this in public. (g) Socrates who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock, in ‘ @) I take an auto bike than go to college on foot. The exam is about to start. () Sometimes we sake of peace. (@) Tcan hardly walk (b)what does...... look like (c) as soon as (d) what's it like (h) would rather 2 [what does ..... look [ was born let alone| 2 1 have © accept something unwillingly for the run a race. (a) as if (e) What if (f) had better (g) was born (@) have to _(j)let alone HSC & Admission S40-SG]3 © scanned wen oxen sconeDist NE a 2: Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases + (@ Trees are essential for our existence. So, () The rats are now thinking who will tie the bell ‘on cat? Finally they realize it is easy to say 7 (©) Wait until . You should not go out alone. (d@) Love is divine. You can’t find others to love you unless (ec) Punctuality is a great virtue. So try (The patient was so serious arid we were looking for a doctor. Alas! The patient had died before (@) Sharing is - So, teach your children how to share. (7) Everybody must be conscious of health because @ The train will start at 10 am. Now it is 09:55 am. So, walk fast lest @) Corruption is a hindrance to national development. It is high time (a) we should plant more trees (b) but difficult to do (c) I come back (d) you love them 110=10 (e) to be punctual (f) we found a doctor/the doctor came (g) a great virtue/an admirable virtue _ (h) health is wealth (i you should/ might miss the train _(j) we took steps against corruption/ to take steps against corruption Read the following text and fill the gaps with .correct form of 0-5x14=7 verbs as per subject and context : é Once upon a time, there (a) (be) a king who was very fond of (6) (know) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (c) (stop) at his capital on his way to home. The king called on him to (d) = (know) about the future and the astrologer (e) (tell) him something unpleasant. At this the king (/) “ (get) furious and @ (condemn) him to death’ saying, “Men like you ) (ive) to spoil the peace’ of the world.” But another thought () (cross) his mind before the astrologer a (send) for execution. “How long will you (k) (live)2” asked the king. With ready wit, the astrologer.said, “The stars (J) (declare) that I shall die only a week before your majesty, so goodbye.” (m) (hear) this, the king turned pale like a dead’man and shouted, “Drive this wretch away, let him (7) ——— (come) here again.” a. was b. knowing __c. stopped d. know e. told Al f. got g. condemned h. should not live i. crossed/had crossed j. was sent _ Kk. live 1. declare m. Hearing —_n. not come HSC & Admission S4V-SGS © scanned wen oxen scone3 . Marks Change the form of narrative style by using indirect speeches : 7 “Oh, my Lord! Please do not kill the child,” cried the woman, ~“Let her have the child.” The king said, “Now everything is clear to me.” Pointing to the woman, the king again said to the servant, “Give her the child. She is the real mother.” ‘The woman addressed the king as her lord and told him (king) not to kill the child. Then the king ordered his servant to let her (the woman) have the child. Again the king said that everything was clear to him (king) then. Pointing to the woman, the king again ordered his servant to give her the child. The king also said that she was the real mother. the following text and use modifiers as directed in the 0-5x10=5 blank spaces : Once there lived a (a) (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (6) (post modify the verb with a prepositional phrase), he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt very unhappy and sad. But the fox was © (pre-modify the adjective) cunning too. He hit upon a plan and invited all the foxes (d) (use ani infinitive Phrase). When all the foxes arrived, the fox, (c) (use an appositive), said, “My dear’friends, I have discovered a new thing. It is that (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) tails are quite uscless. They look (g) (pre-modify the adjective) ugly and dirty too. So, we all should cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” Most of them agreed with the cunning fox @) (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) (pre-modify the-noun) fox said to the cunning fox, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually you want to cut off our tails because you have lost (/) (pre- * modify the noun with adeterminer) tail of your, own. a) clever/cunning b) through the jungle c) very d) to come to a meeting e) without f) our g) very h) to cut off i) j) your 7. ‘Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x1 following passage: : Teaching is a noble profession. (a) to be a teacher, one must possess some noble qualities too. (6) + he should be a student. (¢) teaching is related to knowledge, he can’t acquire knowledge (4) he is a student. (e), a teacher thinks (/) he Knows everything, he can’t be a good teacher. (g) thirst for knowledge is the second best quality of a teacher. (1) 4 € teacher should be a psychologist. Different students have different ways of learning. @ the teacher needs to teach his students by studying their psychology. Fourthly a teacher should have good delivery power. (/) his voice should be clear (k) ———— artistic. a teacher should be an actor (7) ———— he needs to behave according to the classroom situation. And (2) ——, a teacher must be a good human being. (a)Inorder (b) Firstly‘ (©) Since @unkess (If (®) that (g) Secondly (h) Thirdly (i) Therefore _(j) Furthermore (k) and () Moreover __(m) because _(n) finally HSC & Admission S4{9-SqQS {© scanned wth onEn camerDIST ATS ; Marks: Read the passage below and write the antonym or synonym of .5x14=7 the words as directed : All of us know what a dream is. Generally, we dream during our Sleep. Dreams may appear to be short or long lasting. Sometimes we say, I dreamt for the whole night! But do we really dream for the whole night? Some dreams are sweet or romantic. Some are horrible, When we dream something extremely bad, we call it a nightmare. (a) «All (Antonym) a. None (6) Dream (Synonym) (c) Generally (Antonym) (@) Appear (Antonym) (e) Sleep (Antonym) (Short (Synonym) (g) Long (Synonym) < (h) Sometimes (Antonym) (Night (Synonym) (Really (Synonym) (k) Romantic (Antonym) () Horrible (Synonym) (m) Extremely (Synonym) “(n)_ Nightmare (Antonym) c. Rarely/Occasionally d. Disappear/Vanish e. Consciousness f. Brief/Tiny/Summarized, g. Lengthy/Elongated h. Never i. Bed time j. Actually / Absolutely k. Unromantic / Boring 1. Scary / Terrifying m. Immensely / Severely fi) Réality / Pleasure b. Hallucination/Delusion/Imagination There, are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation in the -Sx14=7 following text: Re-write the text correcting the errors. Use capital letter if necessary. i: Sumi said to Rumi what will you do after hsc exam ill take preparation for varsity admission whats about you said Rumi Part B—Guided Writing Marks—40 Suppose you are a student of Govt. Women’s College. Now write an application to your Principal to establish an English Language Club in the college. Write a descriptive paragraph on “Pahela Baishakh.” Write a paragraph on “Village Life and City Life’—based on the similarities and dissimilarities you find. HSC & Admission S4{4-SGS © scanned wen oxen sconefor ve 3099/2028 02 Set FARA ME exousn COND PAPER [According to the Syllibus of 2024] Subject Code: [1 fo [s | Time—3 hours Full marks—100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions + 0:5x10=5 Ours is-a riverine country. Rivers are every where (a) our life, literature, cconomy and culture. But are the rivers () good shape? Unfortunately they are not. Though rivers are part and parcel (¢) ———our life, we ourselves are cruel @) them. A few rivers are alréady dead and several are going () the pangs of death. Some river-grabbers grab river banks and build buildings () trade and commerce. Rivers are also getting silted (g) deforestation. So , rivers cannot flow i) sufficient water during the rainy season: As_a result floods occur and people’s sufferings go (i) description. Then rivers become source of sufferings instead (/) blessings. Ans: OLS (© of (d) to (©) through (f) for (g) from (hb) with (i) beyond j) of 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable words /phrases 0:5x10=5 given below tnere (a) Selina is a poor student. She_cannot/afford to buy.a cell phone a laptop. (6) The sky is cloudy. It may rain-today. You ———— leave early. © is many years since we first met. How time docs fly! (d) His mother is sick. He needs to go home ——— possible. (e) We ‘develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. () Robert Browning is my favourite poet. He ——— in 1812. @ was a pandeniic all over the world in 2020 and 2021. (A) A good citizen —— perform a lot of things. @ the national flower of Bangladesh ——— ? a” honesty ———? I is the best quality of life. (a) let alone (b) had better @it (@) as soon as (e) would rather (f) was born (g) There —_(h) has to (i) What does.....look like —_(j) What’s.....like HSC & Admission SYW-Sq] © scanned wen oxen scone2 e Marks 3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses and 1xt0=10 phrases (@) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time (8) Hasan got GPA 4,50. Had he studies seriously he () Time is valuable, Those who waste time (@) This celling is not so high. He is tall enough (e) Lock the door and keep the key in a safe place lest ( You cannot understand everything clearly unless (@) A lot of passengers were waiting at the bus: stop. A bus came. But the bus was so small that, ; @) Inspite of facing so many drawbacks in life he ultimately. @ Ayesha isa bright student. She studies hard so that @ Freedom is man’s birth righit. He is born free but every where a. we practiced patriotism/to become patriots —_b. would have got/gotten GPA 5.00 [Nitsa c. suffer in the long run / cannot succeed in life. . to touch the ceiling e. you should/might lose the key f. you study thoroughly g. it could not take all the passengers h, became successful i. she can cut a good figure in exam j. he is in chain 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs: 0-5x14=7 as per subject and context : Man has unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He is never (a) (satisfy) with what he already (6) (know) and ©) (sce). Naturally he (d) Qvant) to know and © (see) more and more. This curiosity for (/) (know) more has (g) inspire) him (h) (undertake) and @ (carry) out difficult and dangerous. tasks which eventually (/) (result) in cpochimaking discoveries ani! ventions and (k) (lead) him in his long and continuous journey from his helpless state of caveman to his present situations ‘of power and progress. He (/) ——— (be) helpless still now, he would not have (71) ————= (be) able to control all powers and forces. (71) Cinyent) so many technologies he now controls almost all destructive powers and forces. satisfied b. has known — ¢. seen d. wants e. see f. knowing. inspired _h. to undertake _ i. carry j. have resulted k. led/have led 1. is/has been m, been n. Inventing" /resulted Change the narrative style by using indirect speech ‘The king said to the astrologer, “How long do you want to live? For you will be hanged very soon.” Looking at the sky the astrologer said, “My Lord, the positions of the stars declare that I'll die only a week before’ your Majesty. Good bye.” The king turned pale and ordered his courtiers, “Drive this wretch away and never allow him to come for disturbing peace.” The king asked the astrologer how long he (A) wanted to live as he would be hanged very soon. Addressing as his lord,the astrologer replied looking at the sky that the positions of the stars declared that he would die only a week before his Majesty. Then he (A) bade him (k) good bye. The king turned pale and ordered his courtiers to drive that wretch away and never allow him to come for disturbing peace. HSC & Admission S4{V-SG]S {© scanned wth onEn camerTPR NE 3 sf 6. Read the following text and: use modifiers in the blanks as 0-5*1 directed : A library is a (a) (pre-modify the noun) house of knowledge. The students (6) (sea participle) in all classes visit it in their leisure period: Usually a college library is housed in two rooms. (c) (pre-modify the noun) almirahs are:placed in one room. The other room is the (¢/) (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines, Journals and newspapers are placed. Hundreds of books are arranged (e) (post-modify the verb). So any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (/) (use a pre-positional phrase). Generally there are two seperate-sections in the library. Onc of them contains reference books like (g) (use nouns) ete. The other section contains books (/1) (use a pre-positional phrase), Every student has a (/) (use a noun adjective.to modify noun) card. The reading room is always crowded (7) ——— (post modify the verb) in the afternoon. (a) store (b) studying/enrolled (c) Some (d) reading (c) alphabetically/systemically _(f) of the students and the teachers (g) Norton-Anthology/(Any reference book name) —(h) of different subjects (@@ library (j) especially/with people Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x14=7 following text : Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) ———— possesses this uncommon quality is th@ happiest manl/ifi)tie ‘world. Truely speaking a man should have) trustworthiness (6) ——— nobody believes:a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being, (c) ultimately he goes to the dogs. (¢) ——— we should be honest fi our life. It is believed that honesty is the best policy. (e) dishonesty is the sign of down fall. God helps those who are honest. () —— dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time @) children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents. (4) ——, pafents should be honest (i) they should be allowed to mix with those friends who are reaily-honest. (7) ——— parents should tell stories of honest people to children. (¢) ——, they can tell the story of honest people from history. (J) parents should teach children how to distinguish between the right and the wrong. (7) ———,, children build up their character. (7) ——— parents can show the path of honesty to children. (a) who (b) becuase/since/as (c) but (d) That's why/So (e) On the other hand (f) But/However (g) when —_(h) For this reason/That's why @ and (j) Besides /Additionally (k) For example/For instance/To illustrate () Also (m) Accordingly (n) Thus HSC & Admission S49-SG]3 {© scanned wth onEn camerTITRE AINE 4 Marks 8. Read the passage and then write the antonym orsynonym of the 0-5<14=7 words as directed below: Sincetity is the essential clement of life. Since the’ root of success, it is the quality of great men. They: know its importance in human life. A sincere person is concerned about the outcome of his deeds. He has a good intention. People would like (o irust'a sincere person as-he does not prove false. So , he usually wins respect of ers. A sincere person is always cager to possess a truthful mind, I real personality. With these qualities he can overcome ifricailig Ne iTS. 1Ne.ean alto recogiixe, the:intrinals. valu of good deeds are recognised and praised everywhere. Undoubtedly a sincere person ts a trustworthy person, (a) success (antonym) (4) great (antonym) (c) importance (synonym) (@ outcome (synonym) (e) imention (synonym) (/) trust (antonym) (g) respect (antonym) (i) cager (antonym) (i) prove (Synonym) Y) overcome (synonym) (4) valuc (synonym) (/) deed (synonym) Gn) praise (antonym) (1) sincere (synonym) (a) Success (antonym): Failure (b) Great (antonym): Ordinary () Importance (synonym): Significance (d) Outcome (synonym): Result (e) Intention (synonym): Purpose (6) Trust (antonym): Distrust (g) Respect (antonym): Disrespect (h) Eager (antonym): Reluctant/uninterested (i) Prove (synonym): Demonstrate (j) Overcome (synonym): Pass /Conquer (k) Value (synonym): Worth (1) Deed (synonym): Action (m) Praise (antonym): Criticism/Criticize (n) Sincere (synonym): Honest There are fourteen. errors in the use of punctuation marks in the 05<14=7 following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors Rahim: We arc about to finish our HSC examination are you thinking about your future Yes, What about you 1 want to pursue higher éducation. What are your plans T rather follow some vocation course to make my'career. Really have yourthought of any particular vacation Yes I would like to join the fashion design course. This €areer has.a prospect these days. It is suitable for boys. Karim: Why not Boys are as good as girl in many profession now a days. Whats your future plan Rahim :. { would like to g6 for teaching, Karim: Its good profession for « studious boy like you. Rahim: We are about to finish our HSC examination. Are you thinking about your future? Karim: Yes, What about you? Rahim: I want to pursue higher education. What are your plans? Karim: I rather follow some vocation courses to make my career. Rahim: Really? Have you thought of any particular vocation? Karim: Yes, I would like to join the fashion design course. This career has a prospect these days. Rahim: It is suitable for boys. Karim: Why not? Boys are as good as girl in many professions now a days. What’s your future plan’? Rahim: I would like to go for teaching. Karim: It's good profession for a studious boy like you. Part B—Composition Marks—40 1 Write an application to the Principal of your college to install 10 multimedia system in the classroom. a a a paragraph on uses and abuses of internet in 200 words. 15 Of Write a paragraph on *Price Hike’ in 200 words. 15 HSC & Admission {© scanned wth onEn camerwage a0 Sowr/QORB 02 Set aes are ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2024] Subject Cade: Time—3 hours Full marks—100 IN.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Marks Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0.5x10=5 In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) marriage (b) girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and « 60% (c) them become mothers (d) ——the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (e) a full time work (¢) ——— her in-law’s household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (i) economic her in-law’s house, she gets marginalized. all sorts of abuse, including independence. (i) She becomes vulnerable (/) dowry related violence. 277 Complete the sentences WHE H id better ‘as Soon as (@ He headed for the transfer order. | ll ee ) your new teacher —— ? He is nice but a bit strict. ‘c) The Bangladesh cricket teams out from the © tournament in the first rounidy ake it to the final. sleep. |—— tum off the TV. 2.She new workp! ace —— he received the Tam trying to catch upon. FF oa ne hee? She is tall and has blonde hair. Although Lalon Shah —*—intoa Hindu family, he grew up, in a Muslim family. | : (@) Nowadays we cannot think of a single day without cell, phones -but—z— was a time when even land phones were a luxury. My aunt-is shy by nature. In social gatherings, she lone than interact with others. @ aes ‘a wonderful night. The sky was cloudless and full of stars. @) “You follow traffic rules. You cannot drive as you like. a. as soon as b. What's.....like c, let alone d. had better e. What does.....look like f. was born — g. there h. would rather i. It j. have to HSC & Admission $40-SqR stay {© scanned wth onEn camerWas ANE 2 Marks JAP Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases : 1x10=10 (@) ‘The poor man knocked at the door. He came to me with a view to : () Many illiterate people do not have any knowledge of healt! If they were educated ——, be (©) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room < @ My grandmother lives in a village. It is many years since (©) Trees are very important for our existence on earth. It is high time Despite the fact that he worked very hard rather disappointed, You should finish your work today. A stitch in time ) - () You are making a long Journey. Keep your phone turned on in case 2 (My friend is going to the USA. I wish G)_Time is so valuable that a. begging some food b. They would not suffer from malnutrition c. when the students made much noise d. I met her e. we planted more trees/to plant more trees fhe failed to complete the task g- Saves nine h. someone wants to reach you i. L could go with him j. we cannot waste it consciously . He was Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs 0-5x14=7- as per subject and context : Dear Mr. and Mrs. Biswas, We are very (a) (concern) about your son Rahel’s behaviour. He (6) (play) truant from school three times last month. When he (c)- (Come) to class, he usually (d) (not concentrate) on his lessons. He does not seem to understand texts and never (e) ms. The only time he (show) any ive is =aimnake) excuses for (do) bh vork. Although he (not take) ppoint), because is studies. We ol to discuss this Situation further. Yours Sincerely, J.H, Khan, Princi a) concerned b) played c) comes di) doesn't concentrate —_e) asks f) shows g) making. h) haying i) done j) has k) doesn't take 1) disappointing _m) was n) would win Change the narrative style by usin, peeches : “Are you ready te ir?” said the waiter. “I would like to h Then grilled chicken, boiled potatoes and garlic bread for main course. customer, “Anything for dessert?”, asked the w: scoop of ice cream, Please.”, said thé customer. main course . The waiter again asked if he wanted anything for dessert. The customer} replied politely that he wanted just a scoop of ice cream. HSC & Admission S49-SQRa © scanned wen oxen scamae4 Lf Was ANE 3 Marks Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces * 0:5x10=5 directed : Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of (a) modify the noun) best poets Bengal has (6) (use an adverb to pre modify the verb) produced. A (c) (use an adjective to pre modify the noun) writer, he contributed to many branches of Bangla literature. However, it is his poems and songs that earned him the (a) (pre modify the noun) reputation. Through his writings, Nazrul aimed (e) (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) the society because he was (pre modify the verb) troubled by old values and religious superstitions. It is () (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) important to note that while Nazrul fought against religious bigotry, he composed (/) (use a determiner to pre modify the noun) songs that (i) —— (pre modify the verb) glorified religion. Sadly, a/an (/) —— (pre modify the noun) disease untimely ended his literary career in his early forties. (use determiner to pre d. ultimate/huge/great —_ e. to reform /greatly j. incurable Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x14=7 following passage : The internet has transformed the way we live. (a2) ——, it has become an integral part of our life. On the one hand, this technology has brought us thany benefits. (6) ——., it has many negative sides. (c) —— the internet, or communication systems have become much faster and more efficient. (/) » We can make bank transactions and pay our bills from home now. (e) , the internet allows us to access health information easily and, (/) ) ——, our [daring » Saves many lives. (g) opportunitiés have greatly increased, thanks to digital technologies. (h) , the internet is pot an unmixed blessing. » () —, its harmful effects far outweigh its benefits. (7) 2°—, we shoyld take precautions about using this technology. (4) —, we must be careful not to become addicted to internet browsing. Second, we should keep an eye on our younger family members, a) there are potential dangers in the virtual world. (in) , online gambling and cyberbullying are very common ‘on the internet nowadays. (n) , it can be said that the internet technology is doing us more harm than good. a) In fact/actually b) On the other hand c) Because of d)Firstly f) thus g) Thirdly h) However —_ i) Unfortunately/Somtimes e) Secondly j)so &) Firstly I) because/as! since m) Thirdly n) So/To conclude/In conclusion HSC & Admission $49-SqR {© scanned wth onEn camerWat aE 4 ie Read the passage below and then write the synonym or antonym 0-5x14=7 of the words as directed : Modern education is different in method. It seeks to draw out and develop the mind to Shake it eagerand ou ious. It depends more on observation and experiment than upon mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert will seek and Iyarn from books. It develops Jatenbtalents of an individual. Teach or. play more of a coaching role these days. They are not | + instructors who déliver a lesson. Rather, they support and ait a the students’ activities as coaches do. uice modern (antonym) (a) Ancient/ old different (antonym) (b) Similar/ Same method (synonym) (c) Process/ System develop (antonym) (a) Degrade/ Decline curious (synonym) (e) Inquisitive/ Interested observation (synonym) () Examination/ Watching mere (synonym) (g) Only knowledge (synonym) (h) Learning/ Knowing alert (antonym) () Indifferent latent (synonym) (j) hidden/ concealed talent (synonym) (k) Intelligence/ Brilliance more (antonym) () Fewer/ Less : support (antonym) (m) Oppose/ Contradict guide (antonym) (n) Abandon/ Misguide There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the 0-5x14=7 following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors : Jerry : Ican chop some wood today Writer : But Ive a boy,coming from the.orphanage. Jerry : Imthe boy Writer : You But youre small . Jerry : Size doesnt matter chopping wood, some of the big boys dont chop well We been chdppirig wood for a long time. Writer: Very well theres the axe go ahead see what you can do - Jerry: Ican chop some wood today. Writer : But I've a boy coming from the orphanage. Jerry: I'm the boy. Writer : You? But you're small. Jerry _ : Size doesn't matter chopping wood, some of the big boys don't chop well. I've been chopping wood for a long time. Writer: Very well. There's the axe. Go ahead. See what you can do. 1p? Write an application to the Principal of your college to arrange 10 some extra classes to improve the standard of English of the weak students in your class. Write a paragraph on the historic place you have visited recently. 15 124 Write a paragraph on “Climate Change” describing its causes and 15 adverse consequences on human life and bio-diversity. HSC & Admission S49-SG]S © scanned wen oxen scone‘CAC oo dOW0/2ORB 04 Set ENGLISH peAtyT SECOND PAPER cording to the Syllabus of 2024] Subject Code: [1 | 0 | 8 | 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 following text with suitable prepositions : O-Sx10=5 Life of common people is beset (a) a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ty of the common people. Lack (d) ——- supervision is responsible | (¢) it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid morality hoard goods (g) quick profit. The Government should take punitive action (h) those people. People from all walks i) life should also co-operate _(j) —-the.Government. (a) by/with (b) to (©) beyond (a) of (e) for (f) of (g) for (h) against (of () with Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the 0-5<10=5 Ox! what does ... it Whar's ......- J] as soon as | was born look like jike has to, there id rather [Tetalone {had beer @ Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalgonj district. | ® Professor Nathaniel Kicitman ——? ‘Though he looks he is an interesting physiologist and sleep researcher. (c) The train blew whistle. the passengers heard the whistle, they got into it. @ “ts, very hot today. Moreover, load-shedding is aggravating ion. (e) ~— mother’s:love ? It is incomparable. Oo Roney — 's father 18 Very.sick. —— seems to be no hope @ The sky is getting dark. Nahian— carry a @) Tabmid was too tired to walk, rel: @ ee a walk home than take a rickshaw. ‘The road is jam- @ There is a charitable dispensary iy ‘ for the service. "y it our locality. None (a) was born (b) What does...look like (c) As soon as (d) It (e) What’ ce (f) There (g) had better (h) let alone (i) would rather (j) has to HSC & Admission S49-Sqya © scanned wen oxen scone4 5. ” @ The man 110-10 Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/elauses. (a) \ miss my maternal grandmother a lot. 15 years have passed since () Zillur and Ashraf were lucky. No sooner had they —. (©) In our country. there are many people ——- Poverty is a curse for any society. (@ Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time—. fe) Study sincerely lest @ Nusjahan studies medicine so that (@ Once there was an old man who had three sons. They were so. lazy that ——. (® Rezwan tied his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job. he would——. ‘San maintain a sound health. @ Florence Nightingale wanted to be = nurse with a view (a) I last met her. (b) reached than they caught the bus (c) who are poor / lead their lives under poverty line. (d) to take action against corruption. / Government took necessary steps to stop corruption (e) you should fail (f) she can become a doctor and serve people (g) they couldn’t work hard to earn their living (h) have moved to the city (i) who does physical exercise (j) helping the sick and injured people per subject and context > Relationships (a) Coepoof different kindswSome (®) (wey familia! and intimate. (form) by blood and by marriage: © ue onedjwe have” with friends and some (e) ——= (form) close bonds (Gh classmates and teachers, Relationship can also i"'Morepince. ‘which, may quickly Gj) ——— (change) from professional to social. There (i) —— (be) relationships also between _ Raman beings and animals, between children and their toys that they can't D (part) with. All these relationships @)-——, (keep) us Glose to each other and &) —— (provide) us all kinds of support, love and affection. A person (—— (have) no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There (m) (Be) no one to laugh or oo (ery) with him/her. (a)are —(b) are (c) formed (a) are made (e)form — (f) be fostered —_(g) change (h) are (part (j) keep (k) provide (I) having (m) is (n) cry Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches = “Porter, you may go,” said the mistress of the house, laughing. “You have gained your freedom.” “By Allah,” he replied, “I will not leave this house until I have heard the stories of my companions.” ‘The mistress of the house, laughing, told the porter that he — might go and added that he had gained his freedom. Swearing by Allah, he replied that he would not leave that house until he had heard the stories of his companions. HSC & Admission 49-3qya Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as 0-5x14=7 © scanned wen oxen sconeBOAT CIS 3 Marks, Read the following text and usc modifiers as directed in the _0-5x10-5 blank spaces : 6. Long ago, there was an (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) king in England. He was tired of ruling and necded rest. He had () , (pre-modify the noun) daughters—Goneril. Regan and Cordelia. He .7 made up his mind (c) (post-modify the verb with an infinitive Phrase) among his daughters. But, at first, he wanted (d) (post- modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) how much they loved him. Firstly, the king asked his _(¢) —— (pre-modify the noun) daughter how much she loved him. Goneril declared that she loved him Oo (use an intensifier to post-modify the verb) than she could say. Lear, the king. was ( (pre-modify the adjective) satisfied. He gave her one-third of the kingdom. Then he asked his (i) (pre-modify the noun) daughter Regan. She replied that her love for him would never change. She was able (i) —— (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) him. So, the king gave another-third of his kingdom. Then, it was the tum of Cordelia, the ¢j) —— (pre- modify the noun) daughter of the king. (a) elderly/ old (b) three (©) to divide his kingdom —_(d) to know / to test / to asses / to evaluate INE (c) eldest (f) more (g) very (h) second (i) to please/ to satisfy (j) youngest Use appropriate senten€@jconnectors ‘in thE) BIBBK spaces of the 0514-7 following passage : Self-confidence is essential to attain /success in life. («) a person having self-confidence has won half of the battle. Self- confidence enables a man to prosper by ereating some other Virtues requisite for success. (b) ‘when a self-confident man fail in success, he becomes determined to reach his goal. ‘This n gives rise to some other Virtues in him. (cy becomes diligent. He does not yield to failure. (cd) endeavours more in the process. (¢) he becomes more sincere in his work. @ he becomes successful. (g) a man devoid of self-confidence stumbles at every:step, (h) he loses ty to go ahead. /i) he does not try once more. (j) he is heard to curse his fortune. (k) —— the brave who have self-confidence can have their names enlisted in the list of the greatest men on earth. o this process has been going on since prehistoric time im we must follow the track of the greatest people. (n) we have to be failure fe and lament. he he (a) In fact Actually (b) Thus/ Hence (©) Firstly (@) Rather (e) Secondl, (0) Finally SUEY (2) On the other hand / On the contrary (h) Naturally / Usually (i) Even (Asa result / Often (k) Actually / In fact () And (m) So / Hence (n) Otherwise HSC & Admission $40-3qa © scanned wen oxen sconeboay cane Marks Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the 0-5x14=7 words as directed below : Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly in the morning is a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the aging and the old. In the morning, nature appears at her best. At that time everything remains quict_and seems impressive. The environment with birds and beasts becomes calm and serene. Thepeople who go out for a walk in the morning cannot but be ii It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. It also sets their empar for the rest of the day. (a) pleasant (antonym): (2) beneficial (antonym): (c) regularly (antonym); (dj advisable (synonym); (€) appear (synonym); best (antonym); (g) quiet (antonym); (A) environment (synonym); () beasts (synonym): @) serene (synonym): (1) impressed (synonym); (1) jovial (antomyn) (m) temper (synonym); (n) rest (antonym). (a) Unpleasant (b) Detrimental/ disadvantagous Fe (©) Irregularly (a) recommendable, suggestable (worst (g) Loud (h) surroundings, atmosphere (i) Monsters, Wild animals, Wildlife, Fauna () calm (k) fascinated () gloomy (m) mood, self-control (n) remaining ‘There are fourteen errors in the use of piineti/ation marks in the 0-Sx14=7 following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors : Mave you seen your mother Jemy | ste her every summer She sends for me 1 wanted to ery out Why are you not with her How can she let you go away again He said She comes up here from Mannville whenever she can She doesnt have a job now. “Have you seen your mother, Jerry?” “I see her every summer. She sends for me.”” I wantedto.cryout. Why. are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?” He said, “She comes up here from Manville whenever she can. She does NTS not have a job now.” Part B—Composition Marks—i0 Write an application to the Principal of Chattogram College, 10 Chattogram for admission on TC. Write a paragraph on “Smart Bangladesh” around 200 words. 1s Write a compare and contrast paragraph on “Junk Food and 1s Healthy Food” around 200 words, i HSC & Admission S4a-2aqqa= ; R00 _ s00b/2088 04 Set ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2024] AMeriat cane 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 suitable prepositions : 0-5x10=5 Education is instrumental (a) bringing (6) socio- economic development. A man devoid (c) education cannot contribute (d) the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) enhancing the pace () socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) much respect. (a) in (b) about —(c) of (d) to (ein (0 of (g) on (h) with 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the 0-5x10=S box : would that [had since| it as if let alone | too—to | le3t | asSeon as | no sooner had . . . than (a) You look exhausted. You ~ take rest for a while. (®) The thief has fled away ———— he might be caught. I seen the snake became awe-struck. ould render my cooperation to you if- requires. f@ twas long Thad met you. oO he met me, he hugged me warmly. () Don’t expect any help from him. He is busy = help you. () am an orphan now. @ He cannot walk for few steps @ He overlooks me my father had Jived longer. run for a mile. he never knew me. (a) had better —_(b) lest (©) No sooner hai (dit (e) since (f) As soon as (g) too...to (h) Would that (i) let alone (i) asif HSC & Admission S49-Sqpa © scanned wen oxen scone_— Complete the following sentences using suitable phrases or Marks 1<10=10 Siauses "| fa) Had you sought my he! @) A man iending an Indolent wre. #2) Strike the rod - @ ‘The men, who love their country. . () Be punctual in your studies « @ Food adulteration is a crime. 1 wo ow o oD * (a) you would not have faced such crisis (b) cannot succeed in life (c) while it is hot (d) are called patriots (e) and cut a good figure in exam / or you mi (f) we prevented this crime. (g) Lwere a child again. (h) when/ before our mother started crying (i) who climbed Everest Gj) he broke his legs Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as 0-.5=14=7 per subject and context | fe Of our farmers (a) y fail to make a good result (f) do not avail (i) were educated (I) Educating ete they at distress. They SQonaea pisy tid cad che Cann Addressing the woman as his daughter the Caliph asked why her children were crying. The woman replied that they had been starving. The Caliph again asked if she had * none else in the world. The woman replied that her husband had died some months ago. She added that he (h) had left them neither money nor any property. So, they were in great distress. She also said that they had to starve sometimes. The Caliph exclaimed with sorrow that it was a great pi HSC & Admission $49-3qya {© scanned wth onEn cameraernat cane Read the following text and use modifi blank spaces : Trees, (a) ——— (use an sitive), are essential for maintaining eco-system. With. trees, the balance of eco-system will be (6) ——— (post modify the verb) lost. Trees provide us with (c) (pre-modify the noun) elements without which we cannot live on this earth. It is a matter of (d) ——— (pre-modify the noun) concerti that we are felling trees (e) ——— (post modify the verb). As a dire consequence, the global temperature is rising () (post modify the verb). The existence of flora and fauna is at an (g) (use a pre-modifier) risk. Polar ice caps are me! () —— (use a noun adjective) level is rising. 4) ———— @ present participle phrase), we can avoid such a catastrophe. If - we want to keep our (j) —_—~ (use a noun adjective).earth safe and sound, we have to plant trees and protect our forests. Marks iers as directed in the 0-5x10=5 (a) our friend/ the Jungs of the Earth (b) greatly/ irreparably (c) essential/ important (d) great Sued (c) indiscriminately/ rapidly (f) alarmingly (g) unavoidable / inevitable (h) sea (i) By taking immediate/ steps (j) planate Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the 0-5x14=7 following passage : Mobile phone is a miracle\of modemn science. It has brought about a revolutionary development in’ the arena of communication. (a) |_——— has eliminated distance (6) ——— promoted human relationship. (6) ———~ it helps to promote business. (d) gearing the pace of business, it ‘ensures the smooth growth of economy. (€)<——— it can solve many problems of mathematics. () it has become a dail: necessity. (g) —-—— it is not free*from demerits. (1) becomes detrimental to the reckless users, (i) ———— the use, of mobile phone by the ‘teenagers has to be-regulated. (2 they will go to ruin. (k) ——— if We want to save our young generation, we have to be more vigilant. (1) - parents, teachers and neighbors can play positive” rol (m) ——— the people who are addicted to wanton mobi Phone have to be more cautious. (n) it abstinence, it will positively influence their offspring. tly (b) and (c) Secondly (a) For/ With a view to/By (¢) Additionally _(f) Therefore Bub (2) However (h) It (i) Thus (j) Otherwise (k) And ()) Furthermore/Moreover (m) Moreover! Besides (n) If HSC & Admission Sea-taqa © scanned wen oxen sconearereat cane - st 8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the 0-5x14=7 words as directed below : ‘An ideal student is an asset for a society or a country. He is sincere, punctual, obedient and lafv-abiding. He never derails from the right track. He tries his best to materialise the dream of his parents. He is a izen and cherishes pat zeal. but also serves his society He not only devotes to regular studi rt during his leisure time. He is frugal in spending but generous in promoting noble deeds. He, never is energy aimlessly. His only goal is.to emulate his career. the number of ideal students is declining day by day. (@ ideal (antonym); (2) obedient (antonym); ¥€) derai (synonym); (d) right (synonym); (e) materialise (synonym); @ worthy (synonynif); 7 zegl, synonym); (h) “devote (synonym); () regular (antonym); Gj) leisure (antonym); AF frugal (antonym); () noble (antonym); (m) squander (synonym); (m) unfortunately (antonym). (a) imperfect/flawed _ (b) disobedient/disloyal (c) slip/erash (d) appropriate/proper (e) actualize (f) deserving/worthwhile Wits (g) passion/spirit (h) dedicate (i) irregular ( duty/work (k) careless/wasteful ()) ordinary/undignified (m) expend/waste (n) fortunately/ luckily 9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the 0-5x14=7 following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors : Jerry : You look like my mother Writer : Do you meet your mother frequently when have you met her does she visit you) Jerry : she often visits me She sends gifts for me Did you see the skates I put on yesterday Writer : Why do you not live with her doesn’t your heart bleed for her Jerry : Im fated to live alone Jerry: You look like my mother! Writer: Do you meet your mother frequently? Ans When have you met lie? "Does she visit you? Jerry: She often visits me. She sends gifts for me. Did you see the skates I put on yesterday? Writer: Why do you not live with her? Doesn't your heart bleed for her? Jerry: I’m fated to live alone. Part B_Composition Marks—40 10. Write an application to the Principal of your college asking for Permission to arrange a ‘Study Tour’. 11. Write = paragraph on “The Importance of Sports’. 12. Write hon Technical Education and G. 1 18 paragrap! joneral Education Comparing and contrasting their features. HSC & Admission S40-Sqpr 1s © scanned wen oxen sconecrept Setter 02'S are ee 2. ddu ; do0d/QORB ~ SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2024] Subject Cod Time—3 hours . Full marks—100 (NB. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 Snde 0-5*x10=5 Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition : If you want to derive the best (a) your education, you must be fully aware (6) some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) your study. Infact, fostering a,kind of passion @) learning appears to be very important for achiéving your goal. Again, you should: never try to learn anything (e) context. You should also not run (/) substandard traditional guide books. As a matter-of fact, confining yourself. (g) poor quality note’ books discourages you to learn something deeply. But (/) learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (2) ihe learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (/) your learning. (a) from (b) of (c) to (d) for (after (g) to (h) without Complete the sentences with the suitable phrases/words given in 0-5x10=5° the box: was born have tomas to [had bettér| would rather] let alone what’: Tike \what docs—ook tike | as Seonas| there it (a) * Beaging is quite disgraceful. I think he Knows it very well. He =~ starve than do so. @) We ‘stop cutting, down/ trees. Deforestation is detrimental to environment! © Seta te oie is friendly and he can help you. @ in Gifficult to regain lost health. So we should always take care of health. : vane -© are oe iver beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways. () Have you seen a camel ? —— ; @ He can not express his ideas in Bangla. in English. Gt take coffee in lieu of tea, But I like both of them. G) We informed the police the incident took place. @ Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He London. 2 in (a) would rather —(b) have to (c) What e (ad It (©) There (f) What does....look like _(g) let alone (h) had better (i) as soon as @) was born HSC & Admission S49-SQS {© scanned wth onEn camer‘afrret are 2 Complete the following sentences with sui . Marks: plete the following 2 oe wi Sultable pheasés or clauses: 1s<10=10 It is a long time since Had I earned enough moncy, He is a quack but hé talks to the patients as ithe The girl returned home’ before evening lest she Mira sings very well. If she gets opportunity, The poem is too difficult for ° In spite of having all, faci Patriotism is a noble’ He studied hard so that ties, the boy irtue. It is high time. a. am unable to b. we last met c. I would have bought a house d. were a qualified doctor e. should be scolded by her parents f. she can become a famous singer g. young children to understand h. did not succeed we promoted it more actively j. he could pass the exam with flying colors Read. the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of ver! se as per subject and context : ir a aes re bs O-Sx14—7 ‘Tigers (a) ——— (know) as ferocious animals. But they hardl; the tigers (c) ——— (reside) in the deep forest. They are hardly. «) ——— (ec) in the open unless there (e) ———-— Go. be) a strong necessity. They often remain (/) (hide) under the dgep_green in sealshiipor the Whenever ——— (iscern) any prospective pre @) ——— all) upon it, fees oO themselves to (%) ———— (att Brey directions. An adult tiger rr to 30 of meat at aingio mes Sendnlagammmrber of ~—_——— Gizurtingn) S by day. Poachi 2) the concerned authorit a. are known b. kill . resi d. seen e. is f. hidden i i, unite —_j. attack k. devours i n. takeing Change the narrative style by using indirect speeche: ‘The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving form two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I’m unable to work,” said the man. The maid again said, “Don’t you have anyone to look after you?” ont have none on this earth who can take care of me”, said the an. The old man asked the maid if she could give him (old man) some food and added that he had been starving for two days. The maid asked him why he begged and also asked him fy whether he couldn't work. The man replied in the negative and added that he was unable to work. The maid again asked if he didn’t have anyone to look after him. The old man replied in the negative and added that he had none on this earth who could take care of him. HSC & Admission S4V-OG]3 {© scanned wth onEn camerSfaritet cane 3 Marks 6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the 0-5x10=5 - blank spaces : Books are (a) (use intensifier) essential for us. They help + us@) (Post-modify the verb wrth an infinitive) knowledge, () (pre-modify the noun with present participle) books, we can know everything. Th (pre- modify the noun) way. Books can be our (e) (pre-modify the noun) friends. They help us (/). (post modify the verb with, infinitive) our mind. They improve our (g) (pre- modify the noun) ‘power’. "They give us solace, to our @ other books. If they everything (j) (pre-modify the noun) mind. Besides, ’ reading (pre-modify ‘the noun) books; students should read read other, books, they will be able to know: (post modify the verb). a) very/really —_b) to gain/ to pursue c) Reading d) proper/right ¢) best/ real —_f) to enrich/ to enlighten _g) thinking/ mental/ cognitive h) restless/ troubled/ weary i) academic _)) clearly/ thoroughly/ around the world Use appropriate connectors in thé blank spaces of the following 0-5x14=7 Passage: . Time and tide wait for none. (a) onward march of time. (6 our time. (c) » Ro one can stop the { , it is very important to value » if time once has gone, we cannot regain it. 3 We should not waste a single moment in vain., , We should make proper use of eyery single moment of our life. (/) the students should understand the value of time. (g) is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass away their valuable time in Facebook. (i) : they kill their time, @ they cannotyprepare their lessons well. (7) » they alWays have a poor preparation for the examination. ¢k) they cannot do well in the examination. » they do not stop wasting time. (m) > they ue to waste their time using different social media sites b) Therefore) Indeed/In fact _d) Hence e) Moreover i g) However/But —_h) When/As __i) then/so consequence/Consequently _k) Finally/At last/At the end 1) still/nevertheless m) Instead/Rather n) until. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the 0.5x14=7 words as directed : Teachers are the best mentors of a student. They ‘serve the society by instructing and guiding countless students through the different stages of their growth . They should never call a student weak and discourage any student frustrating his/her interest, ability and dream. Every teacher should try hishher best to find out the ways of success for the students and guide them to achieve it. . * . (@) never (antonym) (b) weak (antonym) (©) discourage (antonym) (@)__ frustrating (synonym) HSC & Admi fa) always b) strong ©) encourage . d) demoralising/ disturbing. Me © scanned wen oxen scone10. tt. 12. + Rewrite the text correcting the afer care 4 ‘é) interest (synonym) e)wish/ hope a ability (antonym) f) inabi Marks (g)* dream (synonym) * g)ain/goal “(h)_ best (antonym) h)worst () success (antonym) i) failure () achieve (synonym) igain/ secure . (mentor (synonym) k) guide/itistructor (D instruct (antonym) D misguide/ niislead (m) countless (synonym) m) innumerable (i) growth (synonym) n) deyelopment/ upbringing Use the necessary punctuation ,marks in’ the following text. 0-5x14° effors and make capitalization if. necessary : : Son: Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War Father: YesIdid. © _ Son: Can I have a look at it.” Father: Im afraid, Ive lost it. , Son: Can 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. = Father :-. Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old. . Son: Icant remember anything: Father: Its natural. (Nosone can remember all from early childhood Son : Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War? Father : Yes, I did. Son: Can I have a look at it? Father : I'm afraid, I've lost it. M Son — : Can 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 let you. : Because, it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then. : I can’t remember anything. : It’s natural. No one can remember all from early childhood. Part B—Composition Marks—40 Suppose, you are a student of ‘X’ college. Write an application 10 to the Principal of your college to set up a ‘smart sound system? at your class room. Write a paragraph showing the causes and effects of price hike. 15 (Use 200 words) . . Write a paragraph describing “The Uses and Abuses of Social: - 15 Media”. (Use 200 words) HSC & Admission S40-S@]S © scanned wen oxen scone