SSC English 2nd Paper Question With Answer 2025

| of | out | anglers | into | on |

| fortunate | an | the | refresh |

I am fond (a) — angling. Whenever I get time, I go (b) — angling. On last Friday, I went to a big lake near my village. I took (c) — angling rod, bait, (d) — umbrella, light (e) — and some other necessary things for angling. I went there in the morning and spent the whole day. I threw the hook with bait at about 8 am (f) — the lake but no fish took the bait. I got a little disappointed. When I was about to leave the place, a big fish devoured (g) — bait. I felt spirited and let the hook loose for sometime and then I pulled it (h) — it was such a big fish that other (i) — gathered round the fish. (j) — I angled another three fishes and returned home with a happy mood.

Answer: (a) of; (b) out; (c) an; (d) an; (e) refreshment; (f) into; (g) the; (h) on; (i) anglers; (j) Fortunately

Trees bear a great (a) — on the climate. If we destroy trees (b) — random, one day the country will turn (c) — a great desert. The country will bear the consequences of green house (d) — . Again there will be no rain and as a result the country will face a great crisis because ours is (e) — agricultural country and our economy is dependent on (f) — . Again our agriculture is dependent (g) — rain. So trees play a vital (h) — on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us (i) — flood and many other natural (j) — .

Answer: (a) impact/influence; (b) at; (c) into; (d) effect; (e) an; (f) agriculture; (g) on; (h) effect/role; (i) from; (j) calamities/disasters

[deliver, advise, take, decorate, start, begin, preside, come, be, read]

Our annual prize giving ceremony (a) ___ off yesterday. We (b) ___ our school campus very nicely. The ceremony (c) ___ at 3 p.m. Our Headmaster (d) ___ over the function and the Education Minister (e) ___ the chief guest. The function (f) ___ with the recitation from the Holy Quran. One of our senior teachers (g) ___ out the annual report. The honourable chief guest (h) ___ a brief encouraging speech (i) ___ us to be regular in studies and (j) ___ part in the movement against illiteracy.

Answer: came; b) decorated; c) began; d) presided; e) was; f) began; g) read; h) delivered; i) advised; j) take  

"Why didn't you go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill." the girl replied. "How are you today?" the mother asked again. "Well," said the girl. "Don't worry for me."

(a) The bee is one of the busiest insects. (Positive)

(b) It lives together. (Negative)

(c) Bees collect nectar from the flowers and make honey. (Simple)

(d) They dance most vigorously to find the nectar plentiful. (Exclamatory)

(e) Honey is stored in the hive by bees. (Active voice)

(f) They work hard in spring. (Complex)

(g) No insect is as industrious as the bee. (Comparative)

(h) How greatly they inspire us to work hard! (Assertive)

(i) The bees make us think of the importance of activity. (Passive voice)

(j) We should be industrious like the bee. (Imperative)

(a) Very few insects are as busy as the bee.

(b) It doesn't live alone.

(c) Collecting nectar from the flowers, bees make honey.

(d) How vigorously they dance to find the nectar plentiful!

(e) Bees store honey in the hive.

(f) They work hard when it is spring.

(g) The bee is more industrious than any other insect.

(h) They greatly inspire us to work hard.

(i) We are made to think of the importance of activity by the bees.

(j) Let us be industrious like bee.

(a) There is a proverb that ______

(b) Unless you have good health ______

(c) A healthy poor man is happier than ______

(d) You may have a lot of wealth but ______

(e) In order to have a good health ______

a) There is a proverb that --health is wealth.

b) Unless you have good health -- you cannot enjoy life.

c) A healthy poor man is happier than --- a sick rich man.

d) You may have a lot of wealth but ---no peace of mind.

e) In order to have a good health ---you must follow health rules.

We should bear in mind that habit is the second nature of human being. If anyone becomes (a) ___ (custom) to good manners he can’t (b) ___ (behave) with anyone. So, moral (c) ___ (educate) is important. From the early part of life, (d) ___ (child) must be taught the (e) ___ (differ) between right and wrong and trained to follow what is right and what is wrong. Here ___ (f) (train) means the good ___ (g) (form) of habit on right lines. It is every parent’s ___ (h) (responsible) to teach their children moral lessons at home. They must also have to (i) ___ (sure) that their children do not mix with any bad company. The moral (j) ___ (teach) at an early age will help them become good citizens in future.

Answer: a) accustomed; (b) misbehave;(c) education; (d) children; (e) difference; (f) training;(g) formation; (h) responsibility; (i) ensure; (j) teachings 

(a) Everybody wants to have a better life, ___?

(b) A better life seldom comes without hard work, ___?

(c) We have to work for this, ___?

(d) But most of us can hardly do the job, ___?

(e) Actually, life isn’t a bed of roses, ___?

Answer: (a) don't they? (b) does it? (c) haven't we? (d) can we? (e) is it?

Ruma is a student of class ten. (a) ___ she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b) ___ any weak student comes to her with any problem, she tries to help him/her. She is respectful to the seniors (c) ___ affectionate to the juniors. She is simple in behavior (d) ___ strict in principle. (e) ___ everyone loves her.

Answer: (a) Although/Although; (b) Whenever; (c) and; (d) but; (e) So/That's why

what is the time by your watch he said its half past nine i replied i must go to school he said

Answer: “What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It's half past nine,” I replied. “I must go to school,” he said.

12. Suppose, Social Islami Bank Limited invites applications for the post of Junior Officer. You are Taher/Tahera and you are interested to build up a career as a banker. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.

13. Suppose, you are a student of class ten of Kobi Nazrul High School, Chattogram. In your school, the multimedia classroom facilities are very poor. Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school to enhance the multimedia classroom facilities with modern equipments.

14. Trees are the most important gifts of nature. But cutting down trees affects our environment environ greatly. Now, write a paragraph in 200 words on "The Bad Impacts of Deforestation."

15. Write a composition about "A Journey you have Recently Enjoyed."

You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once:

[modern, great, to, of, read, give, the, do]

The benefits of (a) ___ newspaper can hardly be exaggerated. Newspaper is (b) ___ storehouse of knowledge. The chief business (c) ___ a newspaper is to (d) ___ us news which we need (e) ___ know. It tells us what happens at home and abroad. The (f) ___ civilized people cannot (g) ___ without newspaper. Newspaper plays an important role in the lives (h) ___ a nation. It makes the world smaller and provides (i) ___ benefit (j) ___ us.  

Answer: (a) reading; (b) the; (c) of; (d) give; (e) to; (f) modern; (g) do; (h) of; (i) great; (j) to  

Housing is one of the greatest (a) ___ in our country. Thousands of people in big (b) ___ like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) ___ in the footpaths. In rural (d) ___ there is also an acute (e) ___ of housing. The cost of construction is (f) ___ day by day. At present it is very (g) ___ for the (h) ___ people to (i) ___ the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) ___ to be solved soon.

Answer: (a) problems; (b) cities; (c) live; (d) areas; (e) crisis; (f) increasing; (g) difficult; (h) common; (i) afford; (j) needs  

| Trees | give | very useful to man |  

| They | should not destroy | us oxygen |  

| We | are | trees |  

| We | need | oxygen to live |  

| | provide | shelter to birds and animals |  

(a) Trees give us oxygen.  

(b) They are very useful to man.  

(c) They provide shelter to birds and animals.  

(d) We need oxygen to live.  

(e) We should not destroy trees.  

| lag | reach | lead | follow | depend |  

| build | remember | be | idle | work |  

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) --- on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) --- a lazy life. We should all (c) --- up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) --- hard. No nation can prosper without industry. We should (e) --- that industry is the key to success. If we (f) --- the days away, we (g) --- behind. The nations that (h) --- industrious (i) --- the pinnacles of development. So, we should (j) --- them.  

Answer: (a) depends; (b) lead; (c) build; (d) work;

(e) remember;  (f) idle; (g) will lag; (h) are; (i) reach; (j) follow

"What are you reading?" Mumi said to Rumi. "I am reading a drama written by G.B Shaw. What an interesting drama it is! I have collected it from our school library," said Rumi. "Please lend me the book," said Mumi.

Answer: Mumi asked Rumi what he was reading. Rumi replied that he was reading a drama written by G.B Shaw and exclaimed with wonder that it was an interesting drama. He also informed that he had collected it from their school library. Mumi requested him to lend her the book.

(a) Who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)  

(b) Being industrious, everyone can prosper in life. (Negative)  

(c) It is not an easy thing. (Affirmative)  

(d) The idle always lag behind. (Complex)  

(e) We must work hard so that we can earn money. (Simple)  

(f) By working hard, we can improve our lot. (Compound)  

(g) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard-working person. (Active)  

(h) Women should work as much as men. (Comparative)  

(i) We should remember that industry is the key to success. (Passive)  

(j) An idle man leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory)  

(a) Everybody/Everyone wants to succeed in life.  

(b) Without being industrious, none can prosper in life.  

(c) It is a difficult thing.  

(d) Those who are idle always lag behind.  

(e) We must work hard to earn money.  

(f) We work hard, and in this way, we can improve our lot.  

(g) A hard-working person can see the light of prosperity.  

(h) Women should not work less than men.  

(i) It should be remembered (by us) that industry is the key to success.  

(j) What a miserable life an idle man leads!

(a) Had I the wings of a bird, ______.

(b) If he had been seen by me, ______.

(c) It is high time we ______.

(d) No sooner had we reached the school ______.

(e) The more you read ______.

(a) I would fly in the sky.

(b) I would have called him.

(c) It is high time we left the house.

(d) No sooner had we reached the school than the class started.

(e) The more you read, the more you learn.

There are (a) ---- (vary) forms of physical exercise. But every form is not (b) ---- (suit) for all. Walking is good for all. In the morning, fresh air is (c) --- (avail). So it is (d) ---- (benefit) to health. It is also very (e) ---- (please) and (f) (enjoy). It also (g) ---- (freshes) our mind. The (h) ---- (nature) beauty (i) ---- (which) us. We become (j) ---- (health) and wealthy.

Answer: (a) various; (b) suitable; (c) available; (d) beneficial; (e) pleasing; (f) enjoyable; (g) refreshes; (h) natural; (i) bewitches; (j) healthy

(a) Nobody believes a cheat, ______?

(b) Everybody hates him, ______?

(c) He has to drag a miserable life, ______?

(d) He can hardly succeed in life, ______?

(e) Let us always speak the truth, ______?

(a) do they?

(b) don’t they?

(c) doesn’t he / hasn’t he?

(d) can he?

(e) shall we?

None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) —— our lives depend on it. (b) —— it is unfortunate that we are cutting trees recklessly. (c) —— trees are planted, soon our land will be deserted (d) —— there will be an adverse situation. (e) —— we should be aware of tree plantation.

Answer: (a) because/as/since; (b) However/But; (c) Unless; (d) and; (e) Therefore/So

do you know me yes i know you from my childhood whats your name my name is ratan

Answer: "Do you know me?" "Yes, I know you from my childhood." "What's your name?" "My name is Ratan."

12. Suppose, you are Shamim/Shamima looking for a job. You saw an advertisement for the post of Assistant Teacher at a school. Write a one-page CV with a cover letter.

13. Suppose, you are Sumon/Sumi, a student of Rasulpur High School. Write an application to your Headmaster seeking permission to go on a study tour.

14. Write a Paragraph on "A Tea Stall"

15. Write a composition about "Your Aim in Life"

| the | civil | without | old | to |
| bombs | innocent | impact | brutal | filled |

War is a curse for human civilization. In (a) — days, war was confined (b) — the warriors only. But today all people both (c) — and military have to suffer from (d) — curse of war. None can escape from the (e) — of the enemy. Rich cities, fields (f) — with green crops and beautiful places are affected by its (g) —. Even the (h) — citizens have to die a tragic death. Men, women, boys, children all are (i) — killed (j) — any reason.

Answer: (a) old; (b) to; (c) civilian; (d) the; (e) bombs; (f) filled; (g) impact; (h) innocent; (i) brutally; (j) without

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
Afforestation means planting or preserving trees. It is just (a) — to deforestation. Trees and plants are part and parcel (b) — environment. Ecology (c) — depends on them. The country will turn (d) — a desert unless there are trees. The trees help to protect the soil (e) — erosion. Flood cannot affect those areas (f) — with trees. Storm cannot (g) — its force (h) — the places where there are trees. So, we should (i) — more and more trees for the (j) — of our life.

Answer: (a) opposite; (b) of; (c) largely; (d) into; (e) from; (f) filled/covered; (g) apply/use; (h) over/in; (i) plant; (j) betterment

Emotion | should | above it. |

It | exists | be controlled to work properly. |

Nobody | | subordinate to it. |

We all | be | a silent killer. |

So it | | almost in everybody. |

(a) Emotion exists almost in everybody.  

(b) It is a silent killer.  

(c) Nobody is above it.  

(d) We all are subordinate to it.  

(e) So it should be controlled to work properly.

| receive | contribute | keep | prove | develop |

| confine | become | adapt | work | be |

According to the history, women in the past (a) ______ within the four walls. But at present, they (b) ______ no longer captive to their parents' or husbands' house. With the passage of time, the outlook and the attitude have been (c) ______ as men and women are (d) ______ themselves to the changing society. By (e) ______ education they are (f) ______ pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials, etc. They (g) ______ hand in hand with men in all worthy programmes. They are now able to (h) ______ their worth. They (i) ______ much to the economy of the country. Now it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) ______ half of our population idle at home.

(a) were confined/were kept  

(b) are  

(c) developed  

(d) adapting  

(e) receiving  

(f) becoming  

(g) are working  

(h) prove  

(i) are contributing  

(j) keeping/confining  

Mohsin said to the thief, "Speak the truth. I will not punish you. I shall try to help you." The thief said, "Sir, I am very poor. I have no food to give my wife and children. They are crying for food."

Answer: Mohsin told the thief to speak the truth and assured him that he would not punish him. He also said that he (M) would try to help him (t). The thief respectfully replied that he was very poor. He added that he had no food to give his wife and children. He also added that they were crying for food.

(a) English is not a native language. (Affirmative)  

(b) Without learning English we cannot hope to get any good job. (Complex)  

(c) The man who knows English well, can go abroad. (Simple)  

(d) He becomes a very valuable person. (Exclamatory)  

(e) You must learn English. (Negative)  

(f) Everybody knows this truth. (Imperative)  

(g) Our students are going to practice English more and more. (Passive)  

(h) Only the foolish can disobey the true importance of English. (Interrogative)  

(i) So, let not any more time be wasted. (Make it active)  

(j) If you study well, you will be able to learn it. (Compound)  

(a) English is a foreign language.  

(b) If we do not learn English, we cannot hope to get any good job.  

(c) The man knowing English well can go abroad.  

(d) What a valuable person he becomes!  

(e) You cannot but learn English.  

(f) Let everybody know this truth.  

(g) English is going to be practiced more and more by our students.  

(h) Who can disobey the true importance of English?  

(i) So, do not waste any more time.  

(j) Study well and you will be able to learn it.

(a) That he is a good teacher ______.

(b) He speaks as if ______.

(c) ___ he should miss the train.

(d) Only the wearer knows ____.

(e) ___ I would have helped the poor.

(a) is known to all

(b) he understood everything

(c) He ran fast lest

(d) where the shoe pinches

(e) Had I been a billionaire/ If I had been a billionaire

The (a) —(ward)— beauty of a man is not his real beauty. His (b) —(ward)— beauty makes him a true man. Everyman has certain (c) —(born)— qualities whereby he can become a useful man and thus a (d) —(celebrate)— person. So, we may say that (e) —(in)— values are more (f) —(import)— than outer one. But, it is very sad that we remain (g) —(care)— about mental development. We always (h) —(main)— busy with how to (i) —(rich)— our outer show which is really (j) —(value)—.

Answer: (a) outward; (b) inward; (c) inborn  

(d) celebrated; (e) inner; (f) important; (g) careless; (h) remain; (i) enrich; (j) valueless  

(a) 'But' is a conjunction, ______?

(b) I am not a dancer, ______?

(c) He let me make tea, ______?

(d) The Titanic sank on its first voyage ______?

(e) He will visit a book fair tomorrow, ______?

(a) isn't it?

(b) am I?

(c) didn't he?

(d) didn't it/she?

(e) won't he?

We should always keep in mind (a) ___ all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. Different people have different capabilities. (b) ___ , harder exercise like wrestling (c) ___ gymnastics are suitable for young people (d) ___ they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercises (e) ___ include walking, jogging, free hand exercises etc.

Answer: (a) that; (b) For example/For instance; (c) and; (d) because/as/since; (e) which

honesty is a noble virtue it is the secret of success in every sphere of life the value of honesty is very great it brings love respect and fearlessness an honest man passes his days in mental peace in order to search happiness.

Answer: Honesty is a noble virtue. It is the secret of success in every sphere of life. The value of honesty is very great. It brings love, respect and fearlessness. An honest man passes his days in mental peace in order to search happiness.

12. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank PLC. You, Amin/Amina are interested to be a junior officer. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in "The Financial Express" for the above post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the MD for the same. Your CV should not exceed one page.  

13. Suppose, you are Nabil/Nabila, a student of class IX of Arabpur ABC Academy, Sadar, Jhenaidah. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school, on behalf of the students of the whole school, praying for organizing a debating club in your school.  

14. Write a paragraph on "Your Homeland" in your own words.  

15. Write a composition about "Duties of a Student".

| by | down | but | from | unnecessary |

| one | physical | health | any | like |

There are different kinds of exercises—(a) — free hand exercises, yoga, weight lifting, gymnastics and so on. Free hand exercises help (b) — to get sound health. Walking is good for all. For the children running, swimming and playing ordinary games are suitable. In our country, some people do not take physical exercise. They think that it is (c) — and mere killing of time. (d) — in fact, they are wrong. (e) — taking physical exercise, we can remain (f) — and do our respective jobs properly. Without physical exercise our health breaks (g) — and we suffer (h) — various diseases and complications. We should take exercise according to our age and (i) — condition. Then we can be benefited easily from (j) — kinds of exercise.

Answer: (a) like; (b) one; (c) unnecessary; (d) But; (e) By; (f) healthy; (g) down; (h) from; (i) physical; (j) any  

Price hike means increasing price of daily necessaries. When the price of (a) — things goes beyond the purchasing capacity of the general people. There are many reasons (b) — price hike. First price hike occurs because of (c) — disasters. In our country natural disaster like flood and (d) — occur almost every year. Flood damages (e) — crops of the country. So the supply of goods falls short in proportion (f) — our population. Hoarding is another cause of price hike. The dishonest businessmen create artificial (g) — of food grains. It causes (h) — sufferings to the poor and the (i) — class people. To remove this problem the dishonest businessmen and the hoarders should be punished. The government should also monitor and take proper (j) — to control the abnormal price hike.

Answer: (a) essential/necessary; (b) behind/for; (c) sudden/natural; (d) drought; (e) growing/the  

(f) to; (g) scarcity/shortage; (h) immense/great  

(i) middle; (j) steps/actions

| An educated mother | can be | educated her children will be educated. |

| Educated mothers | | always in touch with its mother. |

| An educated nation | should | raise their children best. |

| A child | | the key role in building up an educated nation. |

| If the mother | plays | be indebted to its educated mothers. |

(i) An educated mother plays the key role in building up an educated nation.  

(ii) Educated mothers can raise their children best.  

(iii) An educated nation should be indebted to its educated mothers.  

(iv) A child is always in touch with its mother.  

(v) If the mother is educated, her children will be educated.

| damage | result | be | rise | try |

| overcome | breed | act | build | compare |

Self-control is considered a great power. It (a) ______ all other virtues. Man usually (b) ______ on impulses and strong desires. Vicious desires (c) ______ the purity of heart and mind (d) ______ in the degeneration of human nature. It (e) ______ self-control that can help a man (f) ______ up a pure character which is very essential to (g) ______ above the level of inhumanity. Nothing can (h) ______ to self-control to (i) ______ inhumanity. So, everybody (j) ______ to be self-controlled.

(a) breeds  

(b) acts  

(c) damage  

(d) resulting  

(e) is  

(f) build/to build  

(g) rise  

(h) be compared  

(i) overcome  

(j) should try  

"How is your mother, Rakib?" asked Mrs. Jamil. "She is very well, thank you," Rakib replied. "She has been ill but now she is quite well." "I am very glad to hear that she is better," said Mrs. Jamil.

Answer: Mrs. Jamil asked Rakib how his mother was. Rakib replied that she was very well and thanked her. He also added that she (his mother) had been ill but then she was quite well. Mrs. Jamil said that she was very glad to hear that she (his mother) was better.

(a) A successful man is greater than any other asset to a country. (Positive)  

(b) However, being a successful man is a complicated task. (Negative)  

(c) We have to be industrious to prosper in life. (Imperative)  

(d) The idle always lag behind. (Complex)  

(e) We must work hard so that we can earn money. (Simple)  

(f) By working hard, we can improve our lot. (Compound)  

(g) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard working person. (Active)  

(h) Women should work as much as men. (Comparative)  

(i) We should remember that industry is the key to success. (Passive)  

(j) An idle man leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory)  

(a) No other asset to a country is as great as a successful man.  

(b) However, being a successful man is not an easy effortless task.  

(c) Let us be industrious to prosper in life.  

(d) Those who are idle always lag behind.  

(e) We must work hard to earn money.  

(f) Let us work hard and/and so we can improve our lot.  

(g) A hardworking person can see the light of prosperity.  

(h) Women should not work less than men.  

(i) That industry is the key to success should be remembered by us.  

(j) What a miserable life an idle man leads!  

(a) Hardly had we heard the news ______.  

(b) Had I the wings of a bird, ______.  

(c) ______ lest you might miss the train.  

(d) He disturbed me while ______.  

(e) It is high time ______. 

(a) when we rushed to the spot

(b) I would fly

(c) Walk fast

(d) I was working

(e) we stopped corruption 

Smart Bangladesh is a new term. It refers to the vision of (a) —(make)— Bangladesh technologically advanced and digitally (b) —(empower)— nation. The (c) —(govern)— has changed the name of (d) —(digit)— Bangladesh to smart Bangladesh. Smart Bangladesh means making smart citizens, society, economy and smart government. Activities in (e) —(educate)— health, agriculture and financial sector will be (f) —(transform)— into smart system. In smart Bangladesh, everything will be done (g) —(technology)— and also the urban (h) —(admin)— will be directed by the computer and internet. A smart village will be a rural community where local citizens can connect with the (i) —(globe)— market through the use of digital technology and open innovative platforms. Smart Bangladesh is not just a vision but a reality that (j) —(rapid)— taking shape and marching ahead.  

Answer: (a) Making; (b) empowered; (c) government; (d) digital; (e) education; (f) transformed; (g) technologically; (h) administration; (i) global; (j) rapidly  

9. Make tag questions of these statements:

(a) Don’t make late. Let’s go, ______?  

(b) A barking dog seldom bites, ______?  

(c) Money is a must for life, ______?  

(d) Everybody believes this truth, ______?  

(e) The teacher says, ‘Charity begins at home’, ______?  

(a) shall we?

(b) does it? 

(c) isn’t it?

(d) don’t they?  

(e) doesn’t it? 

Some people think that blood donation is so serious loss from their body. It cannot be recovered (a) — it may cause serious health problem. (b) — this concept is completely wrong. (c) — most people (d) — the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) — red blood cells in our body are reproduced again within 120 days after blood donation.  

Answer: (a) and; (b) But; (c) In fact/Actually; (d) even; (e) that  

have you heard the name of alexander asked mr ahmed no sir abu replied how strange it is said he  

Answer: "Have you heard the name of Alexander?" asked Mr. Ahmed. "No, sir," Abu replied. "How strange it is!" said he.

12. Suppose, you are Sumon/Sumona and have completed MBA from the University of Dhaka. You have seen an advertisement published in "The Daily Prothom Alo" about the recruitment of some Senior Officers in the ‘Dutch Bangla Bank PLC’. Now, write a CV with cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.  

13. Imagine, you are Fahim/Fahima a student of ADP Sammiloni High School, Khulna. The students have to stay for a long time in the school. So, they need tiffin. But there is no canteen in your school. Now, write an application to your Headmaster on behalf of the students for setting up a canteen in your school.  

14. Write a paragraph on "A Rainy Day".  

15. Write a composition about "The Importance of Reading Newspaper".

| without | ignore | for | till | welfare |  

| illuminate | essential | with | flourish | practical |  

The development of Bangladesh depends on the (a) ______ of its villages. It is (b) ______ to keep the villages in a (c) ______ condition. A good communication is essential (d) ______ the development of the villages. (e) ______ this end in view our government has taken some (f) ______ measures. Again (g) ______ education, a nation cannot prosper. Education (h) ______ the soul and dispels the darkness of (i) ______ so our country cannot progress (j) ______ we can remove illiteracy.  

Answer: (a) welfare; (b) essential; (c) flourishing; (d) for; (e) To; (f) practical; (g) without; (h) illuminates; (i) ignorance; (j) till  

Without effort, there can be no (a) ______ in life. Life loses its interest (b) ______ there is no struggle. Games become (c) ______ if there is no (d) ______ in life. No (e) ______ we win the game or (f) ______ it. The (g) ______ the contest, the greater the interest. A (h) ______ is not a real triumph unless (i) ______ the sides are equally strong. Whether people like it or not, life is a continuous (j) ______ examination.  

Answer: (a) success; (b) if; (c) dull; (d) challenge; (e) matter; (f) lose; (g) tougher; (h) victory; (i) both; (j) continuous  

| Books | are is give introduce should read | us not only knowledge but also pleasure. the greatest friends. books to acquire knowledge. the noblest habit. us to the domain of knowledge |  

1. Books give us not only knowledge but also pleasure.  

2. We read books to acquire knowledge.  

3. Reading books introduces us to the domain of knowledge.  

4. Books are the greatest friends.  

5. Reading books is the noblest habit.

4. Complete the text with right verb forms:  

| overlook | expect | be | see | backbite |  

| criticize | exist | shun | be | imagine |  

Everybody (a) ______ that he or she (b) ______ the best. Actually, goodness or badness (c) ______ a little or much, (d) ______ in him or her simultaneously. But they only (e) ______ the good side of them (f) ______ the bad once. We ourselves and (h) ______ the bad. But the reality is that we always (i) ______ others that is not (j) ______.  

(a) expects  

(b) is  

(c) exists  

(d) existing  

(e) see  

(f) overlook  

(g) criticize  

(h) shun  

(i) backbite  

(j) imagined

"May I come in, Sir?" said the guardian. "Yes, come in, please", said the Headmaster. The guardian said, "We, all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children. They are losing their morality." The Headmaster said, "Let's plan something for their betterment."  

Answer: The guardian respectfully asked the Headmaster if he might come in. The Headmaster replied that he might and requested him to come in. The guardian then said that all the guardians along with the Headmaster must do something for the betterment of their children as they were losing their morality. The Headmaster agreed and suggested that they should plan something for their betterment.

(a) Everybody wants to make a good result in the examination. (Interrogative)  

(b) It is not an easy task. (Affirmative)  

(c) Being industrious, every student can make a good result. (Negative)  

(d) The idle always lag behind. (Complex)  

(e) They must work hard so that they can prosper in life. (Simple)  

(f) Girls can work as much as boys. (Comparative)  

(g) Students should also observe the rules of health. (Passive)  

(h) An idle student leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory)  

(i) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard working person. (Active)  

(j) By working hard, you can also change your condition. (Compound)  

(a) Who doesn’t want to make a good result in the examination?  

(b) It is a difficult task.  

(c) Without being industrious, no student can make a good result.  

(d) Those who are idle always lag behind.  

(e) They must work hard to prosper in life.  

(f) Girls can work more than boys.  

(g) The rules of health should also be observed by students.  

(h) What a miserable life an idle student leads!  

(i) A hard working person can see the light of prosperity.  

(j) You can work hard, and you can also change your condition.  

(a) Those ______ are known as truthful people.  

(b) One cannot command the respect of others unless ______.  

(c) Nowadays people lie as if ______.  

(d) Though a liar sometimes speaks the truth ______.  

(e) So, it is a wise decision ______.  

(a) who always speak the truth  

(b) one is honest and sincere  

(c) it were the easiest thing to do  

(d) people still find it hard to believe him  

(e) to always stick to the truth

(a) ___ (kind) is a divine virtue. So we should not be (b) ___ (kind) to the people in distress and even to the (c) ___ (low) animals. Some naughty boys (d) ___ (joy) beating the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (e) ___ (rational) behaviour. They are (f) ___ (harm). They are dumb (g) ___ (create). Some animals are very (h) ___ (faith) and they feel no (i) ___ (hesitate) to risk their lives for our (j) ____ (protect).  

Answer: (a) Kindness; (b) unkind; (c) lowest; (d) enjoy; (e) irrational; (f) harmless; (g) creatures; (h) faithful; (i) hesitation; (j) protection

(a) Nobody trusts a liar, ______?  

(b) A liar has to lead a miserable life, ______?  

(c) Speaking the truth is a good exercise, ______?  

(d) Everybody should have the habit of speaking the truth, ______?  

(e) Let us always speak the truth, ______?  

(a) do they?  

(b) doesn’t he?  

(c) isn’t it?  

(d) shouldn’t they?  

(e) shall we?  

10. Complete the passage with connectors:  

The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a) ______ what substances they contain and (b) ______ benefits they do to us. Fish, meat, peas and milk provide us with protein (c) ______ builds our body and helps us grow. (d) ______ we do not take these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from several diseases (e) ______ keep us fit for work.  

Answer: (a) according to; (b) what; (c) which; (d) If; (e) and  

have you ever been to coxs bazar asked hasan no i have never gone there replied kamal but i long for visiting the place i had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year said hasan how charming the scenery is  

Answer: "Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?" asked Hasan. "No, I have never gone there," replied Kamal, "but I long to visit the place." "I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year," said Hasan. "How charming the scenery is!"  

12. Suppose, you are Fahim/Fahima. Recently you have completed your post graduation degree. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher of English in a reputed school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Rihan/Rishita. You read in Dinajpur Zilla School, Dinajpur. The students of your school want to arrange a tree plantation programme in your school. Now, on behalf of the students, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to arrange a tree plantation programme.

14. Write a paragraph on "Your Visit to a Book Fair".

15. Write a short composition on "The Season You Like most".

| to | useful | of | an | into | the | in | their | villagers |  

A village market is (a) ______ important place (b) ______ the villagers. The (c) ______ buy and sell their daily necessities in a village market. A village market generally sits in (d) ______ open place of (e) ______ village. Usually a village market is divided (f) ______ three sections—open space, temporary shops and permanent shops. A village market is very (g) ______ and important (h) ______ the life of the villagers. Here they meet (i) ______ kith and kin and variety (j) ______ people.  

Answer: (a) an; (b) to; (c) villagers; (d) an; (e) the; (f) into  

(g) useful; (h) in; (i) their; (j) of  

War is a curse for human (a) ______. In ancient time, war was (b) ______ only to the warriors. But at present, all people both (c) ______ and military have to suffer the (d) ______ of war. Nobody can escape (e) ______ the bombers of the (f) ______ enemies. Rich cities, fields (g) ______ with green corns are led (h) ______ ruins. (i) ______ the innocent citizens have to die a (j) ______ death.  

Answer: (a) civilization; (b) confined; (c) civilian; (d) curse; (e) from; (f) ruthless; (g) filled; (h) to; (i) Even; (j) tragic  

| Corruption | be | in both public and private sectors. |  

| It | may be | to remove it, we will not be able to build ‘Sonar Bangla’. |  

| Our government | fail | a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world. |  

| If we | is trying | defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. |  

| | occurs | to control it with iron hand. |  

(a) Corruption may be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.  

(b) It occurs in both public and private sectors.  

(c) It is a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world.  

(d) Our government is trying to control it with iron hand.  

(e) If we fail to remove it, we will not be able to build ‘Sonar Bangla’.  

4. Complete the text with right verb forms:  

| require | be | provide | spread | promote |  

| define | anticipate | direct | remain | stay |  

E-Commerce is rapidly being (a) ______ in our country. It may be (b) ______ as a business process through electronic transition. Buyers and sellers are not (c) ______ to talk face to face. We may get our required product (d) ______ at home. One of the best opportunities (e) ______ that businessmen from home and abroad can (f) ______ their business using this system (g) ______ in their respective countries. It (h) ______ us with global information, resources and services. It is (i) ______ that it will (j) ______ our domestic business very soon.  

(a) spread/promoted  

(b) defined  

(c) required  

(d) staying  

(e) is  

(f) direct/spread/promote  

(g) remaining  

(h) provides  

(i) anticipated  

(j) promote  

5. Change the narrative style:  

The traveller said, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn”? “Yes,” said the peasant. “Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” “No,” replied the traveller. “I only want a meal.”  

Answer: The traveler asked the peasant if he could tell him the way to the nearest inn. The peasant replied in the affirmative. The peasant asked the traveller if he wanted one in which he could spend the night. The traveller replied in the negative and added that he only wanted a meal.  

(a) Sunderban is one of the largest Mangrove forests in the world. (Positive)  

(b) How nice the forest is! (Assertive)  

(c) As soon as I saw the tiger, I climbed upon the tree. (Negative)  

(d) Tell him to tell a tale. (Passive)  

(e) Everybody knows this. (Interrogative)  

(f) If we destroy mangrove forest, we will lose our ecological balance. (Simple)  

(g) By visiting the forest, we can enjoy beautiful sights. (Complex)  

(h) So, we should save the useful forest. (Imperative)  

(i) When it is spring, the forest looks very nice. (Simple)  

(j) Going to Sundarbans, we saw many animals there. (Complex)  

(a) Very few Mangrove forests in the world are as large as Sunderban.  

(b) The forest is very nice.  

(c) No sooner had I seen the tiger than I climbed upon the tree.  

(d) Let him be told to tell a tale.  

(e) Who does not know this?  

(f) By destroying mangrove forest, we will lose our ecological balance.  

(g) If we visit the forest, we can enjoy beautiful sights.  

(h) So, let us save the useful forest.  

(i) The forest looks very nice in spring.  

(j) When we went to Sundarbans, we saw many animals there.  

7. Complete the sentences:  

(a) It is English which is essential ______.  

(b) But most of our students don’t know how ______.  

(c) If a student wants to do well in English, ______.  

(d) Unless the students practise it, ______.  

(e) It is high time ______.  

(a) to learn as it is an international language  

(b) to speak English properly  

(c) he must practise it daily  

(d) they won’t improve their English  

(e) the students started practising English regularly  

(a) ______ (persevere) is needed to be (b) ______ (success) in life. Those who are not persevere in life, become (c) ______ (success) in their mission and only blame their lot for their (d) ______ (fortune).  

(e) ______ (persevere) people do not fail. (f) ______ (sincere) is another important virtue which (g) ______ (able) a person to accomplish a job (h) ______ (fruit). Student life is the (i) ______ (form) period of man’s life. One should not (j) ______ (use) this period of life.  

(a) Perseverance  

(b) successful  

(c) unsuccessful  

(d) misfortune  

(e) Perseverant  

(f) Sincerity  

(g) enables  

(h) fruitfully  

(i) formative  

(j) misuse  

(a) Money is a must for our life, ______?  

(b) One can do almost nothing without it, ______?  

(c) But money can hardly bring happiness, ______?  

(d) What do you need most to be happy is contentment, ______?  

(e) That’s why a few people lead a happy life, ______?  

(a) isn’t it  

(b) can one/can they  

(c) can it  

(d) isn’t it  

(e) don’t they  

“Where there is a will there is a way.” This proverb is quite true. People hate their fate (a) ______ they cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b) ______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power, (c) ______ it is the magic of hard-work. (d) ______ one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e) ______, there is no alternative to work.  

(a) since  

(b) when  

(c) but  

(d) If  

(e) However  

porter you may go said the mistress of the house laughing you have gained your freedom by Allah he replied i won't leave the house until i've heard the stories of my companions.  

Answer: "Porter, you may go," said the mistress of the house, laughing. "You have gained your freedom by Allah." He replied, "I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions."  

12. Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa, a graduate in Psychology. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a student counsellor in Scholastica Ltd. Dhaka.

Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima a student of Barishal Zilla School. Now, write an application to your Head Teacher praying for setting up a canteen in your school..

14. Write a paragraph on "Environment Pollution"  

15. Write a composition about "Duties of a Student"  

Here's the exact text from the PDF file without any additions or modifications:

1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box:  

| be | concentrate | to | succeed | deny |  

| compensation | competence | off | of | about |  

The present world is very competitive. Therefore, you need to be (a) ___. As a student, you should have full (b) ____ on your studies. You should not (c) ___ callous (d) ___ your studies. Nothing can (e)____ for your loss (f) ______ wasting time. There is no (g) ___ the fact that (h)_____ depends on hard labour. Therefore, you must shake (i) ___ your idleness. Idleness brings (j) ___ ruin.  

(a) competent  

(b) concentration  

(c) be  

(d) to  

(e) compensate  

(f) of  

(g) denying  

(h) success  

(i) off  

(j) about  

It is said that a true friend is (a) ______ asset. He stands (b) ______ his friends in time (c) ______ danger. He is not (d) ______ greedy person. He (e) ______ wishes for the welfare of (f) ______ friend. But it is a matter (g) ______ regret that a true friend is very (h) ______ today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) ______ friend. He always thinks of his (j) ______ interest.  

Answer:  

(a) an  

(b) by  

(c) of  

(d) a  

(e) always  

(f) his  

(g) of  

(h) rare  

(i) true  

(j) own  

| Kazi Nazul | is | as a rebel poet. |  

| His writings | inspired | almost all branches of literature. |  

| He | explored | in a small village in this sub-continent. |  

| | was born | our freedom fighters. |  

| | is known | our national poet. |  

(a) Kazi Nazul is our national poet.  

(b) He was born in a small village in this sub-continent.  

(c) He is known as a rebel poet.  

(d) His writings inspired our freedom fighters.  

(e) He explored almost all branches of literature. 

| weigh | require | think | be | face |  

| cheat | bargain | be | take | have |  

The price hike of household products (a) ______ now a great problem for us. Everyday we (b) ______ it. Most of the people (c) ______ low income (d) ______ in danger. They (e) ______ of purchasing meat and fish as they (f) ______. We are to (g) ______ over buying even simple products. Many times the buyers (h) ______. The sellers cheat the buyers at the time of (i) ______ something. Some steps have (j) ______ by the government to identify the culprits.  

(a) is  

(b) face  

(c) having  

(d) are  

(e) can’t think  

(f) require  

(g) bargain  

(h) are cheated  

(i) weighing  

(j) been taken  

"Where is my son?" said the grocer. "A crow carried your son away," said the fruit-seller. "You liar, how can a crow carry such a big boy?" "Just the same way as mice can eat away the balance and weights."  

Answer: The grocer asked the fruit seller where his son was. The fruit seller replied that a crow had carried his son away. Addressing the fruit seller as a liar, the grocer asked him how a crow could carry such a big boy. The fruit seller replied that it was just the same way as mice could eat away the balance and weights.  

(a) War is a curse for the human civilization. (Negative)  

(b) It is not constructive. (Affirmative)  

(c) It destroys civilization. (Interrogative)  

(d) It is the worst evil in civilization. (Positive)  

(e) Those who are war mongers make the trouble for all. (Simple)  

(f) We know that war brings destructions. (Passive)  

(g) Shouldn’t a man learn to live in peace? (Assertive)  

(h) How devastating the war is! (Assertive)  

(i) Nothing is as corrosive as the war. (Superlative)  

(j) The evil minded leaders must be avoided. (Active)  

(a) War is not a blessing/boon for the human civilization.  

(b) It is destructive.  

(c) Doesn’t it destroy civilization?  

(d) No other evil in civilization is as bad as it.  

(e) War mongers make the trouble for all.  

(f) It is known to us that destructions are brought by war.  

(g) A man should learn to live in peace.  

(h) The war is very devastating.  

(i) The war is the most corrosive thing.  

(j) People must avoid the evil minded leaders.  

(a) Cricket is the game ______.  

(b) Boys and girls of our country ______.  

(c) Though cricket is a costly game, ______.  

(d) Bangladesh is a test playing country ______.  

(e) ______ to upgrade the standard.  

(a) which is very popular among the people all over the world.  

(b) are very much fond of this game.  

(c) it is greatly played in our country.  

(d) but we are not doing well in test matches.  

(e) Necessary steps should be taken by the cricket board authority.  

Our national (a) --- (memory) symbolizes the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the (b) --- (liberate) war. It is an (c) ---- (achieve) which is (d) ---- (measure). Our (e) ---- (free) fighters showed their unique (f) ---- (hero) in the war against the well armed soldiers of Pakistan. The Pakistani soldiers killed our people (g) ---- (mercy). They continued atrocities in (h) ---- (associate) with the local (i) ---- (collaborate). (j) ---- (ever), they were defeated in the end.  

(a) memorial  

(b) liberation  

(c) achievement  

(d) immeasurable  

(e) freedom  

(f) heroism  

(g) mercilessly  

(h) association  

(i) collaborators  

(j) However  

(a) I along with you am SSC examinees, ______?  

(b) Let me make the best use of time, ______?  

(c) We should not neglect time, ______?  

(d) Everyone wants to get A+, ______?  

(e) We know that time is very valuable, ______?  

(a) aren't I?  

(b) will you?  

(c) should we?  

(d) don't they?  

(e) don't we?  

(a) ______ a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) ______ it makes the soil alluvial. (c) ______, silt is scattered over land after land (d) ______ makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) ______ constructive and destructive sides.  

(a) Though  

(b) that  

(c) Thus/Generally  

(d) which  

(e) both  

porter you may go said the mistress of the house laughing you have gained your freedom by Allah he replied I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions.  

Answer: "Porter, you may go," said the mistress of the house, laughing. "You have gained your freedom by Allah." He replied, "I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions."  

12. Suppose, you are Sumon/Sweety and you have passed B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry. You have seen a circular for the post of a Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Jim, a student of Khulna Zilla School. You are interested to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.

14. Write a Paragraph on"A School Library"  

15. Write a composition about "Duties of a Student"  

| sphere | any | strong | that | character |  

| environment | whether | first | moral | |  

Our children should be taught morality from the very beginning of their life. It should be started from home (a) ______. In order to teach morality to our children we should practise it in every (b) ______ of our life. Parents should be careful in all their activities because children usually imitate their parents. Especially they imitate their mothers. So, each and every mother should practise (c) ______ in her life. We, the parents should be careful (d) ______ we are speaking the truth or not. It should be ensured at every home that we are not getting involved in (e) ______ immoral act. It should also be ensured that morality is taught at school. Our books should also be designed in such a way (f) ______ they can teach the children morality. The concerned authority has to ensure that people having (g) ______ moral character will only be appointed as teachers. When a child will find an (h) ______ enlightened with morality in every sphere of his/her life, he/she will get inspired to be (i) ______ developed. Thus we can develop the moral (j) ______ of our future generation.  

(a) first  

(b) sphere  

(c) morality  

(d) whether  

(e) any  

(f) that  

(g) strong  

(h) environment  

(i) morally  

(j) character  

Punctuality is a great virtue. We cannot attain success unless we are (a) ______. A punctual person completes all his (b) ______ in time. He is honoured everywhere. For being punctual, he does not feel any (c) ______. In fact, he feels (d) ______ because he knows that he can complete his tasks timely. He can also concentrate on other (e) ______ in a relaxed mood. So, a punctual man is (f) ______ of doing any difficult work properly. On the other hand, a lazy person cannot feel easy for a single (g) ______ as he knows (h) ______ he cannot complete any of his works timely. For this (i) ______, he becomes frustrated and cannot enjoy his (j) ______ fully.  

(a) punctual  

(b) tasks/duties  

(c) pressure  

(d) confident/relieved  

(e) activities  

(f) capable  

(g) moment  

(h) that  

(i) reason  

(j) life  

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column:  

| Physical exercise | be | physical exercise regularly |  

| It | help | very essential for our health |  

| If we don't take | us | to be healthy and keep fit |  

| So, we should | | physical exercise regularly, we cannot perform our duties properly |  

| | | keep our minds fresh too |  

(a) Physical exercise is very essential for our health.  

(b) It helps us to be healthy and keep fit.  

(c) It helps keep our minds fresh too.  

(d) If we don't take physical exercise regularly, we cannot perform our duties properly.  

(e) So, we should take physical exercise regularly.  

| pay | stay | remain | cook | spend |  

| get | enjoy | be | spend | read |  

I have a friend named Alisha. She and I (a) ______ in the same class in the same school. Though we (b) ______ from the same village, we are good friends. During last winter I (c) ______ a chance (d) ______ a visit to her village and I (e) ______ a happy time there. While I (f) ______ in her village, I (g) ______ many delicious dishes which (h) ______ by Alisha's mother. Actually, I wanted (i) ______ some more days there. But, as I had some other plans, I had to come back. The memory of that visit (j) ______ ever fresh in my mind.  

(a) read  

(b) are not  

(c) got  

(d) to pay  

(e) spent  

(f) was staying  

(g) enjoyed  

(h) were cooked  

(i) to spend  

(j) remains/will remain  

"Why have you been absent from the class for a long time? Your exam is knocking at the door," said the teacher angrily. "Sorry, Sir, I will never be irregular again," said Raju. "Actually I have been suffering from Dengue fever." "Be regular from now on," the teacher said.  

Answer: The teacher asked Raju angrily why he had been absent from the class for a long time and reminded him that his exam was knocking at the door. Raju apologized and respectfully replied that he would never be irregular again. He also added that he had been suffering from Dengue fever. Then the teacher advised him to be regular from then on.  

(a) We have faced a very severe flood recently. (Exclamatory)  

(b) The recent flood was one of the most devastating floods in our country. (Positive)  

(c) Many people of the flood affected area became homeless. (Interrogative)  

(d) Many conscious people came forward to help the flood victims. (Complex)  

(e) The young generation showed very positive attitude in this regard. (Negative)  

(f) They extended their helping hands to mitigate the sufferings of the flood victims. (Complex)  

(g) In fact, they could not but come forward. (Affirmative)  

(h) Collecting subscription, they bought relief goods for the flood affected people. (Compound)  

(i) They took part in the rescue mission as skillfully as the trained workers. (Comparative)  

(j) They were praised highly by the people of the whole country. (Active)  

(a) What a severe flood we have faced recently!  

(b) Very few floods in our country were as devastating as the recent flood.  

(c) Didn't many people of the flood affected area become homeless?  

(d) Many people who were conscious came forward to help the flood victims.  

(e) The young generation didn't show negative attitude in this regard.  

(f) They extended their helping hands so that they could mitigate the sufferings of the flood victims.  

(g) In fact, they had to come forward.  

(h) They collected subscription and bought relief goods for the flood affected people.  

(i) They took part in the rescue mission not less skillfully than the trained workers.  

(j) The people of the whole country praised them.  

(a) ______ illiteracy is a curse.  

(b) We should try our level best ______.  

(c) In order to eradicate illiteracy our government ______.  

(d) Conscious people of the society should also come forward with a view to ______.  

(e) ______ if all the people of our country were educated.  

(a) Everyone knows that  

(b) to remove illiteracy from our country  

(c) should take effective steps  

(d) helping the illiterate people  

(e) Our country would be developed  

Malnutrition is a great problem in our society. It is because our common people are very often (a) ______ (aware) of the food value. They don't know which foods are (b) ______ (nutrition) and which foods are not. They only prefer costly and (c) ______ (taste) food. For this reason, many of them suffer from (d) ______ (very) health problems. Many of the parents let their (e) ______ (child) eat excessive fast food. As a result, children get (f) ______ (bulk) and lead an (g) ______ (health) life. Though some people spend much money for food, they hardly understand the (h) ______ (important) of a balanced diet and for eating (i) ______ (proper) diet their children suffer from the (j) ______ (deficient) of vitamins, minerals or other elements of foods and for this reason, they cannot enjoy a healthy life.  

(a) unaware  

(b) nutritious  

(c) tasty  

(d) various  

(e) children  

(f) bulky  

(g) unhealthy  

(h) importance  

(i) improper  

(j) deficiency  

(a) Our new English teacher is very affectionate, ______?  

(b) She has joined recently, ______?  

(c) She never scolds her students, ______?  

(d) Each of her students loves her, ______?  

(e) None of her students dislikes her, ______?  

(a) isn't she?

(b) hasn't she/doesn't she? 

(c) does she? 

(d) don't they?

(e) do they?

Our environment is getting polluted in many ways. (a) ______ our air is being polluted by smoke from vehicles, household wastes, industrial wastes, smoke from burning fuels and so on. (b) ______ water is being polluted for using insanitary latrines, for using pesticides in croplands, for industrial wastes (c) ______ for many other reasons. Another form of pollution is sound pollution. (d) ______ this pollution occurs because of our unconsciousness. (e) ______ we all should be conscious of the side effects of any kind of pollution and act accordingly to lead a healthier and happier life.  

(a) For example/For instance  

(b) Similarly  

(c) and  

(d) Actually  

(e) That's why/So 

what a beautiful sight it is said rabita in fact Allah has created this universe very wonderfully said Rukaiya  

Answer: "What a beautiful sight it is!" said Rabita. "In fact, Allah has created this universe very wonderfully," said Rukaiya.  

12. Suppose, you are Limon/Lima and have completed your MA in English. Recently you have seen an advertisement that an English Teacher will be appointed in 'X' High School in Dhaka. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Atique/Atia and you read in class nine in BBM High School, Rajshahi. Your school is a renowned school in your area but there is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to your headmaster for establishing a debating club in your school.

14. Write a paragraph on 'A Moonlit Night'.

15. Write a composition on 'The Importance of Physical Exercise'.

| to | an | moreover | differ | irrigate |  

| us | wood | fish | on | diverse |  

The environment is everything around us. Trees in the hills and forests are the part of our environment. They give us (a) ______ and oxygen. We grow (b) ______ crops (c) ______ vast plane land. We get (d) ______ from the rivers, haor-baor and canals. (e) ______ these water-bodies help (f) ______ travel, transport goods and (g) ______ land. All these (h) ______ elements of environment together play (i) ______ important role (j) ______ maintain environmental harmony.  

(a) wood  

(b) diverse  

(c) on  

(d) fish  

(e) Moreover  

(f) us  

(g) irrigate  

(h) different  

(i) an  

(j) to 

Money is a (a) ______ of exchange that is widely accepted in transactions for goods and services. We buy daily essentials (b) ______ money. Money is needed (c) ______ treatment if a family member falls sick. We buy gift with (d) ______ and give it to our (e) ______ ones. Money is also needed to (f) ______ future needs of family and others. So, money should not be (g) ______ unnecessarily. Spending money unnecessarily is (h) ______. We will not waste (i) ______. It is always better to prioritize our essentials in (j) ______ money.  

(a) means  

(b) with  

(c) for  

(d) money  

(e) dearest/loved  

(f) fulfill/meet  

(g) spent  

(h) unwise  

(i) money/it  

(j) spending  

| My mother | take | me the water bottle but I forgot to put in my bag. |  

| Everyday | gave | a water bottle with me to school. |  

| | will | surely take the water bottle tomorrow. |  

| | | sure I will not do the same mistake again. |  

| | | not happy today |  

1. Take a water bottle with me to school.  

2. My mother gave me the water bottle, but I forgot to put it in my bag.  

3. I will surely take the water bottle tomorrow.  

4. Everyday I make sure I will not do the same mistake again.  

5. I am not happy today.

| break | take | wash | damage | occur |  

| stop | be | affect | become | lose |  

The flood (a) ______ recently in Chattogram division (b) ______ all records of the past. Never before did water level rise so high nor (c) ______ the duration so long. Normal activities have been (d) ______ for a long time. Thousands of people have (e) ______ homeless and clothless. The miseries of flood (f) ______ people know no bounds. Crops have been greatly (g) ______. Herds of cattle (h) ______ away. Thousands of people (i) ______ their shelters. They (j) ______ now living under the open air.  

(a) occurred  

(b) broke  

(c) was  

(d) stopped  

(e) become  

(f) affected  

(g) damaged  

(h) were washed  

(i) lost  

(j) are

Faria said, "Raihan, do you like my village?" "I really like the calmness here." said Raihan. "Let's enjoy the scenery over there." "It's a great idea! I will love it." said Raihan.  

Answer: Faria asked Raihan if he liked her village. Raihan replied that he really liked the calmness there. Faria then suggested that they should enjoy the scenery over there. Raihan said that it was a great idea and he would love it.

(a) Optimism is a great quality. (Compound)  

(b) It leads one to be happy. (Passive)  

(c) Only the optimistic people are accepted by all. (Negative)  

(d) We should be optimistic about life. (Complex)  

(e) Most of the people are not optimistic. (Affirmative)  

(f) An optimistic person is the most fortunate of all. (Positive)  

(g) We can attract the attention of others when we are optimistic. (Simple)  

(h) Optimism is one of the greatest qualities. (Comparative)  

(i) It is a vivid quality. (Exclamatory)  

(j) Who does not believe this truth? (Assertive)  

(a) Optimism is a quality, and it is great.  

(b) One is led to be happy by it.  

(c) No one but the optimistic people are accepted by all.  

(d) We should be optimistic when we think about life.  

(e) Only a few people are optimistic.  

(f) No other person is as fortunate as an optimistic person.  

(g) By being optimistic, we can attract the attention of others.  

(h) Optimism is greater than most other qualities.  

(i) What a vivid quality it is!  

(j) Everyone believes this truth.

(a) Truthfulness is a great virtue because ______.  

(b) One cannot command the respect of others unless ______.  

(c) One may succeed once or twice by telling lies but ______.  

(d) ______ if you are a liar.  

(e) So, it is a wise decision ______.  

(a) it builds trust and earns the respect of others.  

(b) one is honest and truthful.  

(c) eventually the truth will be revealed.  

(d) No one will believe you  

(e) to always speak the truth and be honest.  

Junk foods usually comprise of high (a) ______ (caloric). These (b) ______ (artificial) made foods look (c) ______ (charm) and appetizing. These foods are (d) ______ (prepare) commercially (e) ______ (ignore) the nutritive value. Frequent (f) ______ (take) of these foods leads to obesity. Obesity (g) ______ (lead) to fatty material (h) ______ (build) up in arteries. The (i) ______ (damage) arteries increase the risk of heart attack. Moreover, (j) ______ (eat) junk foods damages the brain.  

Answer:  

(a) calorie  

(b) artificially  

(c) charming  

(d) prepared  

(e) ignoring  

(f) intake  

(g) leads  

(h) build  

(i) damaged  

(j) overeating

(a) Working hard is very important, ______?  

(b) Work hard and stay focused to achieve your goal, ______?  

(c) Hard work can lead to success if you stay determined, ______?  

(d) It does not always give quick results, ______?  

(e) Actually, it helps us to do things better, ______?  

Answer: 

(a) isn't it?

(b) will you/won't you?  

(c) can't it?

(d) does it?

(e) doesn't it?

Load-shedding refers to stopping the supply of electricity for a period of time in a certain area. It is a great curse (a) ______ people have got used to an electricity oriented life. It occurs (b) ______ the power generation is less (c) ______ the demand. (d) ______ unplanned distribution (e) ______ illegal connection of electricity are also responsible for it.  

Answer: (a) because; (b) when; (c) than; (d) Moreover; (e) and  

what's your programme after the examination asked abiha. neem said I have not decided yet can you suggest any  

"What's your programme after the examination?" asked Abiha. Neem said, "I have not decided yet. Can you suggest any?"  

12. Suppose, you are Azmaeen/Arisha and after graduation you have completed a diploma course on Library and Information Science. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a librarian at Chattogram Cantonment High School.

Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.

13. Suppose, you are Tanveer/Tahira, a student of Model High School, Dhaka. You have just passed the SSC examination. So, you want to get yourself admitted into a college. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for a testimonial.

14. Tree plantation is a vital activity for maintaining ecological balance. Trees play a crucial role in purifying the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Now, write a paragraph on tree plantation.

15. Write a composition on "Duties of a student."