Monday, April 30, 2012

Model Test :english 2nd paper for SSC

Complete the passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tenses. Use negative where necessary: 1Í 5 = 5
The mass media a)—-very important these days. At one time people b)—-little information about the world around them. It c)—-months for the people to learn that king d)—-dead. But nowadays we e)—-what is happening throughout the world in hours.
2. Put suitable prepositions into the blanks: 1 Í 5 = 5
Everyone desires a)—wealth. But a few attain it. Some people hanker b)—riches. Some are content c)—what they have. True happiness lies d)—contentment. It is high time we gave e)—the habit of covetousness.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed: 1Í 5 = 5
Truthfulness is a)—greatest of allow b)—virtues which make c)—person really great. If we do not cultivate d)—habit of speaking e)—truth, we cannot command f)—confidence of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling g)—lie but it never brings about h)—good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then i)—real character of j)—liar is revealed and nobody believes him.

4. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words from the list: 1Í 5 = 5
a) Overwork has—his health. b) Please —your lecture. c) His fame spread ——. d) They reached me in this storm——. e) A——like him cannot do it within this time.
5. Re-write the following in the reported speech: 1Í5 = 5
The traveler 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 traveler. “I only want a meal”
6. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed in brackets: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) Once upon a time there was a girl named Jesmin. (complex) b) Though she was a little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (compound) c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (interrogative) d) Her parents liked her very much. (negative) e) But they did not understand why she was so different from the other children of the locality. (simple)
7. Add tag question to the following sentences: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) Every mother loves her child,——?
b) Man should not tell a lie,——?
c) We ought to finish this exercise soon,——?
d) There has been an accident,——?
e) Let us have a discussion,——?
8. Complete these sentences: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) I was doubtful whether—.
b) He left for Dhaka as soon as—.
c) I shall not go unless—.
d) Would that I—.
e) I shall go there in case—.
Answer:
1. a) are b) had c) took d) was e) know.
2. a) for b) after c) with d) in e) up
3. a) the b) the c) a d) the e) the f) the g) a h) a i) the j) a.
4. a) told upon b) cut short c) far and near d) safe sound e) slow coach.
5. The traveler asked the peasant if he (p) could tell the (t) the way to the nearest inn. The peasant replied in the affirmative and asked the traveler if he (t) wanted one in which he could spend the night. Then he (t) replied in the negative and said that he (t) only wanted a meal.
6. a) Once upon a time there was a little girl whose name was Jesmin.
b) She was a little girl but was not an ordinary child.
c) Didn’t she pass her time in reading and writing?
d) Her parents did not dislike her at all.
e) But they did not understand her difference from the other children of the society.
7. a) don’t they? b) should he? c) oughtn’t we? d) hasn’t there? e) shall we?
8. a) he would come or not.
b) I told him.
c) you say.
d) I were a bird.
e) any problem arises.

1. Complete the passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tenses. Use negative where necessary : 1 Í 5 = 5
Self-control a)—all other virtues. Man generally b)—on impulses and strong desires. Vicious desires c)—the purity of heart and mind resulting the degradation of human nature. It is self-control that can help a man d)—up a pure character which is very essential to e)—above the level of inhumanity.
2. Put suitable prepositions into the blanks: 1 Í 5 = 5
A pious man is absorbed a)—meditation. He has firm faith in Allah. He abides b)—the rules of religion. He clings c)—his faith. He knows that man is accountable to Allah d)—his action. So, he leads his life according to religion. He is not angry e)—anybody.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed: 1 Í 5 = 5
a)—ant is b)—industrious insect. No other insect is as industrious as c)—ant. If we open d)—pages of history, we shall see that e)—men who have become great were f)—industrious. g)—industrious are killed by all. On h)—other hand i)—idle are hated by all. So industry is j)—must to prosper in life.
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words from the list: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) Paternal property is the —between the two brothers.
b) —I shall narrate the story in brief.
c) I—him at the theatre.
d) The joys of his father—at his success.
e) The people of Bangladesh —rice.
5. Re-write the following in the reported speech: 1Í 5 = 5
“Don’t go further.” He said to the king. “If you do, you will not be able to come back.” “Go I must at any cost,” said Ulysses. “I must free my poor men from the cruel witch.”
6. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed in brackets: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) A farmer had a wonderful goose. (Complex). She laid a golden egg every day. b) The farmer was very excited to see the golden egg. (Compound) c) He sold the eggs in the market and became rich. (Simple) d) But the farmer was greedy enough to have all the eggs in a day. (Compound) Then he cut open the belly of the goose. He found no egg inside and became sad. He said to himself. e) I had one of the most wonderful geese of the world. (Positive) But I have killed it and lost my fortune.
7. Add tag question to the following sentences: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) Wait here for a moment, —?
b) Nobody believes a liar,—?
c) We should be kind to the poor,—?
d) The tree has borne fruits,—?
e) They shall not follow you,—?
8. Complete these sentences : 1 Í 5 = 5
a) It is a long time since——
b) If I had seen you—.
c) Wait there—.
d) You must walk fast lest—.
e) Hardly had I seen the thief—.

ANSWER:
1. a) breeds b) acts c) damage d) build e) rise.
2. a) in b) by c) to d) for e) with .
3. a) An b) an c) an d) the e) x f) x g) The h) the i) the j) the
4. a) bone of contention b) By the by c) caught sight of d) knew no bounds e) live on
5. The king commanded Ulysses no to go further. He wanted him if he did, he would not be able to go back. Ulysses emphasized that he had to go at any cost because he had to free his men from the cruel witch.
6. a) A farmer had a goose which was wonderful.
b) The farmer saw the golden egg and he was very excited.
c) Selling the eggs in the market he became rich.
d) But the farmer was very greedy and he wanted to have all eggs in a day.
e) Very few geese of the world were so wonderful as mine.
7. a) will you? b) do they? c) shouldn’t we? d) hasn’t it? e) shall they?
8. a) we met you last.
b) I would have told the news.
c) until I comeback.
d) you should miss the train.
e) he ran away.

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1. Complete the passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tenses. Use negatives where necessary: 1×5=5
Prepare Command Memorize Helps Have
Ability Write Think Answer

Most of the students of our country are expert in (a) — answers. They do not prepare notes by themselves. They get them (b) — by their tutors. Their tutors exercise their brain for the students. So, the (c) — power of the students does not develop. They do not have any (d) — over the language. They of course do well in the examination. But for this they can claim no credit of their own. This result (e) — them in their later life.
2. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: 15=5
Many people commit sins either knowingly or unknowingly. In the long run, a sinner atones (a) — his sin because he knows that everyone is accountable (b) — Allah (c) — his deeds. So, when a sinner becomes really penitent, he is seen devoted (d) — Allah, sometimes he is seen absorbed (e) — deep meditation.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (×) where an article is not needed. 0.510=5
Emperor Shahjahan of Delhi built (a) — Taj Mahal as the tomb for his wife in (b) — Agra. Architecturally, it is still one of (c) — most wonderful buildings in (d) — world. (e) — building is made of fine white marbles. It is surrounded by (f) — beautiful garden and (g) — long pool in front of the building. People go to (h) — India to visit this wonderful invention. It is also (i) — symbol of (j) — love and affection.
4. Complete the following sentences with the phrases or idioms from the list. 15=5

set off pros and cons to the last
set in point blank spare no pains
Our army resisted — . The rainy season has — . She knows the — of the plan. The officer was shot dead of — range. She — to make him attentive.
5. Re-write the following in the indirect speech: 5
“Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I asked the boy. “We can discuss terms and conditions then”, I said. “I shall be very happy to meet you at your house. Thank you very much,” he replied. “I shall try my best to meet you.”
6. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed in the brackets: 15=5
A dacoit forced into a house. The owner of the house was poor. (a) The dacoit not only robbed the poor house-owner but also murdered him(Simple). The only other resident in the house was wife of the house owner. (b) She raised hue and cry to let her neighbours know the presence of the dacoit (Complex). (c) As soon as the neighbours heard the hue and cry, they rushed to the spot (no sooner— than). (d) The dacoit sensed the presence of the neighbours and attempted to flee (Simple). (e) They handed over him to the police (Passive).
7. Add tag questions to the following sentences. 15=5
a) Marriage is the social bondage between husband and wife, — ? b) She talks much, — ? c) Hatred begets hatred, — ? d) You cannot open this business, — ? e) They should take rest and repose, — ?
8. Complete the following sentences. 15=5
a) It is natural that — b) This is the girl who — c) What is lotted — d) Listen to what — e) It was unbelievable what —
Part-B (Composition)
9. Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words about ‘your visit to a book fair’ by answering the following questions: 10
a) What was the occasion of the fair? b) Where was it held? c) When and why did you go there? d) What did you do there? (e) How did you feel? f) What’s your evaluation on the visit to a book fair?
10. write a short composition in about 250 words on any one of the following topics : 15
a) A train journey you have enjoyed recently
b) Tree plantation
11. Imagine you are Sumon/ Sumona study in Blue Bird School and College, Sylhet. You took biology as an optional subject. You would like to take higher math for the same. 10
Now, write an application to the Headmaster/Headmistress of your school for the change of optional subject.
Or, Read the following advertisement from the Bangladesh observer.
Carrier opportunity
Monipur High School in Dhaka requires an English Teacher for class IX and X students. The successful candidate should have a master’s Degree in English Language. He should be fluent in both spoken and written English. If you are interested and confident enough, write a complete CV and send it with two passport size photographs by 30 January, 2009 written to : The Headmaster. Monipur High School 15/c Monipuripara, Dhaka-1200

Imagine you are A. Kashem. Now, write a job application in response to the above advertisement.
12. Illiteracy is one of the serious problem of Bangladesh. Now, write a dialogue between yourself and your friend `Tanim’ how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh. 10
Or, Write down the summary of the following passage. Give a suitable title to it.
“The secret of success in life lies in the proper use of time. Many of us forget that every moment is valuable. Life is short but art is long. Time is uncertain, we do not know when we shall die, during this limited and uncertain period, we have to do a lot of things. If we waste the precious time in idleness, we reduce the time of our important work. As a result, we suffer and success becomes difficult to achieve. Success only by using every minute properly. Time once lost is lost for ever. The boy who is unmindful to his lessons will realize his faults later on. He will certainly understand that he has lost the opportunity to make him learned. The young man who is afraid of work and loses his time in idleness, is sure to find himself in later years a burden to himself and to others. If any man is punctual and industrious, he will find time for doing everything. The busiest man has, in fact, the greatest amount of leisure because lie does his work regularly and does not put off any work for tomorrow what he can do today. History tells us that all the great men in the world have achieved success by making proper use of time.”
13. Read the following outlines and develop them into a complete story. Give a suitable title to it. 15
A farmer had three sons — he called his sons — farmer asked them to break it — unite the bundle — they broke them — nobody can harm you.

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