Final Model Test for Class-IX English 1st Paper
In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was founded in the inhospitable mangrove forest of the Sundarbans near the seacoast in Bagerhat district by a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan. H e was the earliest torchbearer of Islam in the South who laid the nucleus of an affluent city during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1442-59), then known as ‘Khalifatabad’ (present Bagerhat). Khan Jahan adorned his city with numerous mosques, tanks, roads and public buildings. The most spectacular of which is the imposing multidomed mosque in Bangladesh, known as the Shat Gambuj Masjid. The stately fabric of the monument stands on the eastern bank of a vast sweet-water tank, clustered around by the heavy foliage of a lowlying countryside characteristic of a seacoast landscape.
The mosque is roofed over with 77 squat domes, including 7 chauchala or four-sided domes in the middle row. The vast prayer hall is provided with 11 arched doorways on east and 7 each on north and south for ventilation and light. It has 7 longitudinal aisles an 11 deep bays by a forest of slender stones columns. From these columns spring rows of endless arches, supporting the domes. The arches are six feet in thickness, have slightly tapering hollow and round walls. The interior and the exterior of the mosque give a view of rather plain architecture but the interior western wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage.
Besides being used as a prayer hall the mosque was also used as the court of Khan Jahan Ali. Now, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and best architectural beauties of Bangladesh.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternative: 1Í5 = 5
a) A Muslim colony which was established near the seacoast in Bagerhat, was a—
i) healthy place ii) welcome place to visitors
iii) place not affording shelter iv) inhuman place
b) When was a Muslim colony founded?
i) in the beginning of the 15th century
ii) in the 15th century
iii) in the last of the 15th century
iv) in the middle of the 15th century
c) `An affluent city’ means—
i) A powerful city ii) A city of wealth
iii) An underdeveloped city iv) A city having no resource
d) During the rule of Sultan Nasiruddin Bagerhat was—
i) beset with many problems ii) a barren land
iii) a city in abundance iv) a populous city.
e) The word ‘Spectacular’ is—
i) an adjective ii) a noun
iii) a verb iv) an adverb
2. Write, whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer : 1Í5 = 5
a) A Muslim colony was founded by Khan Jahan Ali in the early 15th century. b) There are seven four-sided domes in the middle row.
c) Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud reigned for the years of 16.
d) The Shat Gambuj Masjid is the most spectacular than all other activities of Khan Jahan Ali.
e) The interior eastern wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage.
3. Fill in the each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 0.5Í10 = 5
Khan Jahan Ali who established a city a)—Bagerhat, was the earliest b)—-of Islam in the southern part of Bangal. He c)—the city with many beautiful mosques, roads, tanks and public buildings. Of his d)—-the most renowned is the Shat Gambuj Masjid. The e)—-design of this mosque is still a great f)—-for visitors. It has 77 squat domes g)—-7 four sided domes. There are 25 h)—-, 11 in the east and 7 i)—-in the south and north. He used the mosque j)—-for prayer and his court as well.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now write a paragraph based on the information about Shat Gambuj Masjid. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a logical sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words: 5
5. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, answer the following questions in your own words : 1Í5 = 5
a) By whom was the foundation of a Muslim colony laid?
b) Where is the Shat Gambuj Mosque located?
c) For what purposes was the mosque used?
d) How did he beautify the interior western wall of the mosque?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in A. 0.5Í10 = 5
It is the a)—-of mid-15th century b)—-a Muslim colony was founded by a great saint c)—-Khan Jahan Ali. He d)—-at Bagerhat with a view to e)—-Islam. He f)—-Bagerhat into an affluent city g)—-constructing numerous mosques, tanks, roads and buildings. Then Bagerhat was h)—-as Khalifatabad. The greatest i)—-Khan Jahan Ali is the j)—-of the Shat Gambuj Masjid.
7. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Think that you along with your classmates have gone on an educational tour to the Shat Gambuj Mosque in Bagerhat and you are struck with wonder at seeing the beauty of the mosque. Now, write a paragraph in about 70-80 words describing your experience you have learnt: 5
8. Read the passage in A again. Now write the main ideas of the passage in your own words in not more than five sentences: 5
ANSWER:
1. a) iii) place not affording shelter b) iv) in the middle of the 15th century. c) ii) A city of wealth d) iii) a city in abundance e) i) an adjective
2. a) True. b) True. c) False. Correct answer: Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud reigned for the years of 17. d) True e) False. Correct answer: The interior western wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage.
3. a) named b) torchbearer c) ornamented d) works
e) attractive f) attraction g) including h) doors
i) each j) both
4. Khan Jahan Ali who established an affluent city named Bagerhat was the earliest torchbearer of Islam in the South. The city was adorned with many mosques, water tanks, roads and public buildings. But the multidomed Shat Gambuj Masjid is the most remarkable of his activities. The mosque is roofed with 77 squat domes. There are 11 arched door-ways on the east and 7 each on north and south for ventilation and light. Terracotta flowers and foliage were used to decorate the interior western wall. The place is now a beautiful tourist attraction of Bangladesh.
5 a) The foundation of a Muslim colony was laid by a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali.
b) The Shat Gambuj Mosque is located in Bagerhat.
c) The mosque was used for prayer and the court of Khan Jahan Ali.
d) He beautified the interior western wall with terracotta flowers and foliage.
e) Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah was the ruler of Bengal then.
6. a) time b) when c) named d) settled
e) preaching f) turned g) by h) known
i) contribution j) foundation
7. Few days ago, I, along with my friends, went on a study tour to Bagerhat to know about one of the earliest human settlement in the southern part of the country. I was stunned with wonder finding that the city is a great witness of the greatest achievement by its founder Khan Jahan Ali. He set up a Muslim colony during the mid-15th century. He established many mosques, tanks, roads and public building for the welfare of the people. The greatest architectural achievement of Khan Jahan Ali was the multidomed mosque, the Shat Gambuj Mosque. Though it was named to have 60 domes but I found, it has 77 squat domes with 7 chauchala domes. The huge prayer hall has 11 arched door-ways on east and 7 each on the north and south. It was greatly amazing that the arches supporting the domes are six feet thick. The interior and the exterior have plain view but the interior western was greatly and very artistically decorated with terracotta. I found some other people who had come to visit this architectural wonder of Bangladesh.
8. In the mid-15th century Khan Jahan Ali established an affluent town named Khalifatabad which is now known as Bagerhat. He adorned the town with many mosque, tanks, roads and public buildings. But the multidomed Shat Gambuj Masjid is his most remarkable contribution. Though it was built with plain architerture, it is a magnificent one. Today the place is a beautiful tourist attraction
The National Memorial at Savar s a symbol of the nation’s respect for the Martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement, which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honor and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the victory day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. the entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the liberation war will be kept in the museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big, and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of people prevails, for man is born to be free.
The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters : Close to the tower. Standing in from of the graves we bow down our herds in respect, as the towers sour up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit.
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1. Choose the best answer from the alternative: 1Í5 = 5
a) The National Memorial at Savar symbolizes the—
i) national independence
ii) national sovereignty
iii) nation’s respect for the martyrs
iv) nation’s respect for the freedom fighters.
b) The foundation of the National Memorial was laid in—
i) 1971 ii) 1972
iii) 1980 iv) 1982
c) Loftiness of the spirit of the freedom fighters is symbolized by the —of the National Memorial.
i) huge complex ii) high towers
iii) will of the people iv) great dimension
d) What is the width of the National Memorial?
i) 130 feet ii) 150 feet
iii) 126 feet iv) 110 feet.
e) The apparent achievement of the memorial can be measured through—
i) observation ii) significance
iii) dimension iv) supervision
2. Write, whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1Í5 = 5
a) The accomplishment of the martyrs is incalculable.
b) Blood has been used to build the National Memorial.
c) The National Memorial upholds the sacrifice of the language movement martyrs.
d) Oppressors do not always come out victorious.
e) The National Memorial at Savar is a concrete structure.
3. Fill in the each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 0.5Í10 = 5
everybuiltbloodsymboltallervaliantwarsacrificesituatedprofoundremindslovingThe National Memorial is a) —at Savar. It is a b) —of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the c) —of Liberation. It is d) —with concrete, but made of e) —. It stands 150 feet tall but f) —martyrs it stands for stands so much g) —. It h) —-our countrymen of the i) —struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom j) —people.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now write a paragraph based on the information about National Memorial. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a logical sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words : 5
symbolfoundationdefeatprideremindweaponachievement5. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, answer the following questions in your own words: 1Í5 = 5
a) What does the National Memorial symbolize?
b) Why do you mean by `man is born to be free’?
c) Why is the memorial called “built with concrete but made of blood”?
d) What does the National Memorial stand for?
e) Where do we bow down our heads?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in A: 0.5Í10 = 5
About thirty lakh of people a) —their lives for the b) —of freedom of Bangladesh. A National Memorial is built at Savar to show respect c) —them. It may be built with concrete but made of d) —. It stands 150 feet tall but every martyr it stands e) —much taller. The f) —of the memorial may be measured but it g) —-such an achievement that can not be measured. It stands h) —for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives i) —that we may stand upright in honour and dignity j) —the nations of the world.
7. Imagine, you have visited National Memorial at Savar. Now write about your feelings of this visit in about 70-80 words: 5
8. Read the passage in A again. Now write the main ideas of the story in your own words in not more than five sentences: 5
ANSWER:
1. a) iii) nation’s respect for the martyrs b) ii) 1972 c) ii) high towers d) i) 130 feet e) iii) dimension.
2. a) True.
b) False.
Correct answer: Concrete has been used to build the National Memorial.
c) False.
Correct answer: The National Memorial upholds the sacrifice of the martyrs of the Liberation War.
d) True
e) True.
3. a) situated b) symbol c) War d) built e) blood
f) every g) taller h) reminds i) valiant j) loving .
4. The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of our respect to the martyrs of the Liberation War. It stands for an immeasurable achievement. The foundation stone of the Memorial was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. The memorial complex comprises a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will remind the visitors and the countrymen of the valiant struggle of the freedom fighters. The relics will also warm the oppressors that the weapons of the freedom fighters need not be very big to defeat them. We bow down our heads in respect before the Memorial whereas the memorial stands high up in great pride.
5 a) The National Memorial symbolises the nation’s respect for the freedom fighters.
b) ‘Man is born to be free’ means that freedom is the birth-right of man.
c) The phrase means that the National Memorial has been attained for the bloodshed of the martyrs.
d) The National Memorial stands for the great sacrifice of the millions of martyrs of our Liberation War.
e) We bow down our heads in front of the graves of the martyrs to show respect.
6. a) sacrificed b) achievement c) to d) blood e) so
f) dimension g) signifies h) upright i) so j) amongst.
7. Recently I have paid a visit to the National Memorial at Savar. It was the last Victory Day and there was a huge number of visitors there. In the very early morning the programme of the day began with the placing of floral wreaths by the President. Everybody showed respect with due solemnity. I felt very much proud of our ancestors for their supreme sacrifice. It is true that my life has been changed much after that visit. Since then I always think how I can do good to my country and the people.
8. Our National Memorial is the symbol of our profound respect for the great martyrs of our Liberation War. It has seven towers which rise by stages to 150 feet high. Its foundation was laid on the Victory Day in 1972. The relics of the Liberation War kept in a museum here will always remind the visitors of the very high sacrifices of the noble martyrs. Seeing their graves here, we show the deepest tribute to them.
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Strategy is an appropriate word to use for your approach to the examination on the day. It has been said that about 50 percent of your chances of success relate to your examination skill rather than to your subject knowledge.
So cheek and double -cheek your exam dates and times. Cheek what you are allowed and what you are not allowed to take in with you and have these ready the day before.
Budget your time. Do not waste time elaborating adequate answers if you ought to be moving to the next question. Always attempt to answer all the questions.
Follow the instructions. It is a good idea to double-cheek this before the exam. Read through the whole question paper before starting to write. Take each question as you come to it and think how you might cope with it. Then move on to the next question and do the same again. By the time you get to the last question, you will have found the questions easier than they seemed at first glance. Spend at last five minutes per question thinking about and planning your answer. This is never a waste of time.
Underline the key words in the question that indicate what you are required to do. Again, it is useful half way through writing the answer, to cheek back that you are doing what you should. Make your answer legible. You can’t change your handwriting but if it is very tiny or very large use double spacing to make it easy on the eye for the reader.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternative: 1Í5 = 5
a) 50 percent success in the examination depends on—-
i) subject knowledge
ii) beautiful handwriting
iii) skill in illustrating answer of questions
iv) examination skill
b) Read through the whole question paper—
i) after writing ii) before starting to write
iii) before seeing the questions iv) after deciding the answer
c) Here the word `elaborate’ means—
i) describing in short ii) describing in a nutshell
iii) describe in detail iv) describe in brief
d) Subject knowledge means—-
i) one’s depth in a subject ii) one’s skill in a subject
iii) wisdom and knowledge iv) how much one knows in a subject
e) The key to success in the examination is —
i) ability ii) cleverness
iii) skill iv) intelligence
2. Write, whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1Í5 = 5
a) Almost 50 percent of success in the examination depends on skill.
b) Double-checking is good for giving correct answer.
c) It is unwise to elaborate answer unnecessarily.
d) Easy questions are only to be attempted.
e) There is no need of double space to make the hand writing readable.
3. Fill in the each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 0.5Í10 = 5
Students should remember that they need to a)—some examination
skills b)—a view to making good result. Mere knowledge of the sufficient matter can’t help a student to c)—a better result. The d)—in the examination depends not e)—on the sufficient knowledge but also on the proper planning f)—to the examination work. Every student should make the g)—use of his time in the examination hall. He must avoid h)—wastage of time so that he has to i)—no difficulties in j)—all the questions in the examination.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now write a paragraph based on the information about the ‘strategy of an examinee’. Write the information in a logical sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words: 5
5. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, answer the following questions in your own words: 1Í5 = 5
a) How can one succeed in an examination?
b) How much time should you spend per question thinking and planning about it?
c) Why should you underline the key words in the questions?
d) Why is strategy important in an examination?
e) What do you mean by exam strategy?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in A: 0.5Í10 = 5
It is a)—for an examinee to b)—some instructions. Checking and double checking of exam schedule are c)—of exam strategy. A student should d)—writing elaborate e)—in order to f)—time. After g)—the question paper in h)—he has to read it i)—. He should also be j)—about handwriting.
7. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Imagine, you are an examinee. Now, write a paragraph in about 70-80 words stating what should do and what should not do when you are in exam hall: 5
8. Read the passage in A again. Now write the main ideas of the story in your own words in not more than five sentences: 5
ANSWER:
1. a) iv) examination skill b) ii) before starting to write c) iii) describe in detail d) iv) how much one knows in a subject e) iii) skill.
2. a) True. b) True. c) False. Correct answer: Following instructions are thought to be conducive idea. d) False. Correct answer: Writing answers elaborately does not ensure getting good marks. e) False. Correct answer: Legible answer is necessary to get expected marks.
3. a) follow b) with c) achieve d) success e) only
f) related g) through g) best h) making i) face
j) answering
4. Success in the examination largely depends on one’s examination skill rather than one’s subject knowledge. So to do well in the examination, one should follow some instructions that are supposed to be exam strategy. An examinee should have a schedule of time with a view to making the best use of it. He should spend at least five minutes per question thinking about and planning his answer. He should not change his handwriting and he should write in such a way that the examiner finds it easy in reading it.
5. a) One can succeed in an examination by acquiring sufficient subject knowledge and simultaneously by following some instructions known as exam strategy.
b) We should spend at least five minutes per question thinking and planning about it.
c) We should underline the key words in the questions that we are going to answer.
d) Strategy is important in an examination because success in the exam largely depends on exam skill rather than subject knowledge.
e) Strategy is a plan designed for a particular purpose and examination strategy means how an examinee plans to face the examination in the examination hall.
6. a) necessary b) follow c) one d) avoid e) answer
f) save g) having h) hand i) thoroughly j) careful.
7. As a conscious examinee I should follow the exam strategy. Before the exam I should check the examination schedule including exam dates and times. I should carry the permitted instrument. After getting the question paper I should go through the whole question paper and budget the time accordingly. I should not write the answers elaborately because I should write all the answers. I should spend five minutes per question for thinking and planning. I should underline the key words in the questions that will indicate what I am required to do. I should not change my handwriting.
8. When the examination draws nearer, a student should have a strategy. He has to have examination skill as well as subject based knowledge. He should be aware of examination dates and times very accurately. He must have legal necessary things ready the day before exam. He should plan his time so that he can answer all the questions in times according to the instructions.
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e) False.Correct answer: The rights of vote for women were not prevailing in 1909.
3. a) neglected b) united c) protest d) Gradually e) leading
f) organization g) participated h) both i) movement j) legal.
j) answering
4. The first National Women’s Day celebrated was held across the united states on 28 February, 1909 according to the declaration given by the Socialist Party of America. The establishment of a Women’s Day, international in character by Socialist International in 1910 was for the purpose of showing honour to the movement for women’s rights to give assistance in achieving universal suffrage for women. More than 100 women from 17 countries took part in the conference and greeted the proposal unanimously. Russian women first observed the International Women’s Day in 1913 and in the following year women in Europe held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with the fellow women. It is ordinary women who played an extra ordinary role to establish the International Women’s Day.
5. a) Seventeen countries greeted the conference.
b) The International Women’s Day has become so important now for co-ordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process.
c) The proposal of establishing Women’s Day international in character was accepted in the meeting in Copenhagen.
d) The Socialist Party of America first decided to celebrate the Women’s Day.
e) On 28 February, 1909 the Socialist Party of America observed the first National Women’s Day.
6. a) first b) accordingly c) across d) established e) recognition
f) rights g) suffrage h) unanimously i) observe j) declaration.
7. To establish women’s rights in all spheres of life first the American Socialist Party posed a proposal to fix a day for the women. Consequently, the first National Women’s Day was observed across the United States in 1909. To retain the process in 1910, the Socialist International Meeting in Copenhagen established a Women’s Day as the international one though the observing moment was not fixed still. The proposal for establishing the day was greeted with unanimous approval of over 100 women from 17 countries which included the first three women elected to the Finish Parliament, and the International Women’s Day was duly formed.
8. The Socialist Party of America observed the first National Women’s Day across the United States on 28 February, 1909. The aim of observing this day was to establish the right of vote for the women. They also demanded the equal job facilities for women and to eradicate discrimination at work place. They also claimed women’s participation in economic and political activities.
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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it:
In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Women’s Day was observed across the United States on 28 February 1909. In 1910, the Socialist International meeting in Copenhagen, established a Women’s Day, international in character, to honour the movement for women’s rights and to assist in achieving universal suffrage for women. The proposal was greeted with unanimous approval by the conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, which included the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament. No fixed date was selected for the observance.
As part of the peace movement brewing on the eve of World War 1, Russian women observed their first The International Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. Elsewhere in Europe, on or around 8 March of the following year, women held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with their sisters.
Since those early years, The International Women’s Day has become important all over the world for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women’s movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nation’s women’s conferences, has asked for coordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process. Increasingly, The International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of women’s rights.
1. Choose the best answer: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) When was the first National Women’s Day observed across the United States?
i) On February 28, 1909 ii) On January, 1907
iii) On March 28, 1999 iv) On April 27, 1907
b) The International Women’s Day is very important in—
i) poor countries ii) developed countries
iii) developed and developing countries iv) none of these.
c) Women held rallies to protect the—
i) peace ii) war
iii) right iv) competition
d) How was the proposal greeted?
i) With unanimous approval ii) With avidity
iii) With happiness iv) With greatness
e) Suffrage means—
i) right to vote ii) determination
iii) rights to free thinking iv) right to fight for political power
2. Write whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) The first National Women’s Day was declared by the United Nations.
b) The Women’s movement started in Europe.
c) Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day during World War I.
d) First women were elected in the parliament of Finland.
e) The rights of vote for women were prevailing in 1909.
3. Fill in each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1 Í 5 = 5
Women’s rights were a)—-before. So, the women all over the world became b)—-to c)—-against this. d)—-socialist International took the e)—-part to establish a Women’s Day, international in character. This f)—-arranged a meeting in Copenhagen in 1910. Over 100 women from 17 countries, g)—-in that conference. Since those early years, women from h)—-developed and developing countries started i)—-to establish the International Women’s Day and to establish their j)—-rights in the society.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’. Now, write a paragraph based on the information about ‘International Women’s Day’. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a correct sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 word. 5
5. Read the passage in A again. Now answer the following questions in your own words: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) How many countries greeted the conference?
b) Why is International Women’s Day important?
c) Which proposal was accepted in the meeting in Copenhagen?
d) Who first decided to celebrate the Women’s Day?
e) When, where and who observed the first National Women’s Day?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in ‘A’. 5 = 5
The socialist Party of the U.S.A declared the a)—National Women’s Day and b)—they observed it c)—the country in 1909. Women’s Day international in character, was d)—in Copenhagen in 1910 as a e)—of honour for the movement for women’s f)—and also universal g)—for women. The conference felicitated the proposal h)—. But to i)—the day there was no j)—of any fixed date.
7. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Then write a paragraph in about 70-80 words about the formation of International Women’s Day. 5
8. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, write the main ideas of the story in your own words in not more than five sentences. 5
Ans:
1. a) i) On February 28, 1909. b) iii) developed and developing countries.
c) war d) i) with unanimous approval e) i) right to vote.
2. a) False
Correct Ans: The first National Women’s Day was declared by the Socialist Party of America.
b) False. Correct Ans: The women’s movement started in the United States.
c) False. Correct Ans: Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February 1913.
d) True.
e) False. Correct Ans: The rights of vote for women not prevailing in 1909.
3. a) neglected b) united c) protest d) Gradually e) leading f) organization g) participated h) both i) movement j) legal.
4. The first National Women’s Day celebration was held across the United States on 28 February, 1909 according to the declaration given by the Socialist Party of America. The establishment of a Women’s Day, international in character by Socialist International if 1910 was for the purpose of showing honour to the movement for women’s rights to give assistance in achieving universal suffrage for women. More than 100 women from 17 countries took part in the conference and greeted the proposal unanimously. Russian women first observed the international Women’s Day in 1913 and in the following year women in Europe held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with the fellow women. It is ordinary women who played an extra ordinary role to establish the International Women’s Day.
5. a) Seventeen countries greeted the conference.
b) The International Women’s Day has become so important now for co-ordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process.
c) The proposal of establishing women’s day international in character was accepted in the meeting in Copenhagen.
d) The Socialist Party of America first decided to celebrate the Women’s Day.
e) On 28 February, 1909 the Socialist Party of America observed the first National Women’s Day.
6. a) first b) accordingly c) across d) established e) recognition f) rights g) suffrage h) unanimously i) observe j) declaration.
7. To establish women’s rights in all spheres of life first the American Socialist Party posed a proposal to fix a day for the women. Consequently, the first National Women’s Day was observed across the United States in 1909. To retain the process in 1910, the Socialist International Meeting in Copenhagen established a Women’s Day as the international one thought the observing moment was not fixed still. The proposal for establishing the day was greeted with unanimous approval of over 100 women from 17 countries which included the first three women elected to the Finish Parliament and the International Women’s Day was duly formed.
8. The first Women’s Day was observed in America in 28 February, 1909 but it was National in character. Then in 1910, 100 women from 17 countries established a ‘Women Day’ in a meeting held in Copenhagen. The proposal was passed unanimously demanding universal suffrage for women. It was ‘International in character’, but no fixed date was declared for the observance. Then this day is observed in different countries demanding rights of women.
In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was founded in the inhospitable mangrove forest of the Sundarbans near the seacoast in Bagerhat district by a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan. H e was the earliest torchbearer of Islam in the South who laid the nucleus of an affluent city during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1442-59), then known as ‘Khalifatabad’ (present Bagerhat). Khan Jahan adorned his city with numerous mosques, tanks, roads and public buildings. The most spectacular of which is the imposing multidomed mosque in Bangladesh, known as the Shat Gambuj Masjid. The stately fabric of the monument stands on the eastern bank of a vast sweet-water tank, clustered around by the heavy foliage of a lowlying countryside characteristic of a seacoast landscape.
The mosque is roofed over with 77 squat domes, including 7 chauchala or four-sided domes in the middle row. The vast prayer hall is provided with 11 arched doorways on east and 7 each on north and south for ventilation and light. It has 7 longitudinal aisles an 11 deep bays by a forest of slender stones columns. From these columns spring rows of endless arches, supporting the domes. The arches are six feet in thickness, have slightly tapering hollow and round walls. The interior and the exterior of the mosque give a view of rather plain architecture but the interior western wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage.
Besides being used as a prayer hall the mosque was also used as the court of Khan Jahan Ali. Now, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and best architectural beauties of Bangladesh.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternative: 1Í5 = 5
a) A Muslim colony which was established near the seacoast in Bagerhat, was a—
i) healthy place ii) welcome place to visitors
iii) place not affording shelter iv) inhuman place
b) When was a Muslim colony founded?
i) in the beginning of the 15th century
ii) in the 15th century
iii) in the last of the 15th century
iv) in the middle of the 15th century
c) `An affluent city’ means—
i) A powerful city ii) A city of wealth
iii) An underdeveloped city iv) A city having no resource
d) During the rule of Sultan Nasiruddin Bagerhat was—
i) beset with many problems ii) a barren land
iii) a city in abundance iv) a populous city.
e) The word ‘Spectacular’ is—
i) an adjective ii) a noun
iii) a verb iv) an adverb
2. Write, whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer : 1Í5 = 5
a) A Muslim colony was founded by Khan Jahan Ali in the early 15th century. b) There are seven four-sided domes in the middle row.
c) Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud reigned for the years of 16.
d) The Shat Gambuj Masjid is the most spectacular than all other activities of Khan Jahan Ali.
e) The interior eastern wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage.
3. Fill in the each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 0.5Í10 = 5
Khan Jahan Ali who established a city a)—Bagerhat, was the earliest b)—-of Islam in the southern part of Bangal. He c)—the city with many beautiful mosques, roads, tanks and public buildings. Of his d)—-the most renowned is the Shat Gambuj Masjid. The e)—-design of this mosque is still a great f)—-for visitors. It has 77 squat domes g)—-7 four sided domes. There are 25 h)—-, 11 in the east and 7 i)—-in the south and north. He used the mosque j)—-for prayer and his court as well.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now write a paragraph based on the information about Shat Gambuj Masjid. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a logical sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words: 5
5. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, answer the following questions in your own words : 1Í5 = 5
a) By whom was the foundation of a Muslim colony laid?
b) Where is the Shat Gambuj Mosque located?
c) For what purposes was the mosque used?
d) How did he beautify the interior western wall of the mosque?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in A. 0.5Í10 = 5
It is the a)—-of mid-15th century b)—-a Muslim colony was founded by a great saint c)—-Khan Jahan Ali. He d)—-at Bagerhat with a view to e)—-Islam. He f)—-Bagerhat into an affluent city g)—-constructing numerous mosques, tanks, roads and buildings. Then Bagerhat was h)—-as Khalifatabad. The greatest i)—-Khan Jahan Ali is the j)—-of the Shat Gambuj Masjid.
7. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Think that you along with your classmates have gone on an educational tour to the Shat Gambuj Mosque in Bagerhat and you are struck with wonder at seeing the beauty of the mosque. Now, write a paragraph in about 70-80 words describing your experience you have learnt: 5
8. Read the passage in A again. Now write the main ideas of the passage in your own words in not more than five sentences: 5
ANSWER:
1. a) iii) place not affording shelter b) iv) in the middle of the 15th century. c) ii) A city of wealth d) iii) a city in abundance e) i) an adjective
2. a) True. b) True. c) False. Correct answer: Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud reigned for the years of 17. d) True e) False. Correct answer: The interior western wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage.
3. a) named b) torchbearer c) ornamented d) works
e) attractive f) attraction g) including h) doors
i) each j) both
4. Khan Jahan Ali who established an affluent city named Bagerhat was the earliest torchbearer of Islam in the South. The city was adorned with many mosques, water tanks, roads and public buildings. But the multidomed Shat Gambuj Masjid is the most remarkable of his activities. The mosque is roofed with 77 squat domes. There are 11 arched door-ways on the east and 7 each on north and south for ventilation and light. Terracotta flowers and foliage were used to decorate the interior western wall. The place is now a beautiful tourist attraction of Bangladesh.
5 a) The foundation of a Muslim colony was laid by a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali.
b) The Shat Gambuj Mosque is located in Bagerhat.
c) The mosque was used for prayer and the court of Khan Jahan Ali.
d) He beautified the interior western wall with terracotta flowers and foliage.
e) Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah was the ruler of Bengal then.
6. a) time b) when c) named d) settled
e) preaching f) turned g) by h) known
i) contribution j) foundation
7. Few days ago, I, along with my friends, went on a study tour to Bagerhat to know about one of the earliest human settlement in the southern part of the country. I was stunned with wonder finding that the city is a great witness of the greatest achievement by its founder Khan Jahan Ali. He set up a Muslim colony during the mid-15th century. He established many mosques, tanks, roads and public building for the welfare of the people. The greatest architectural achievement of Khan Jahan Ali was the multidomed mosque, the Shat Gambuj Mosque. Though it was named to have 60 domes but I found, it has 77 squat domes with 7 chauchala domes. The huge prayer hall has 11 arched door-ways on east and 7 each on the north and south. It was greatly amazing that the arches supporting the domes are six feet thick. The interior and the exterior have plain view but the interior western was greatly and very artistically decorated with terracotta. I found some other people who had come to visit this architectural wonder of Bangladesh.
8. In the mid-15th century Khan Jahan Ali established an affluent town named Khalifatabad which is now known as Bagerhat. He adorned the town with many mosque, tanks, roads and public buildings. But the multidomed Shat Gambuj Masjid is his most remarkable contribution. Though it was built with plain architerture, it is a magnificent one. Today the place is a beautiful tourist attraction
The National Memorial at Savar s a symbol of the nation’s respect for the Martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for an achievement, which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honor and dignity, amongst the nations of the world.
Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the victory day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. the entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the liberation war will be kept in the museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Here also will be a clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big, and that oppression will always be defeated. The will of people prevails, for man is born to be free.
The most moving sight of the complex is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters : Close to the tower. Standing in from of the graves we bow down our herds in respect, as the towers sour up symbolizing the loftiness of their spirit.
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1. Choose the best answer from the alternative: 1Í5 = 5
a) The National Memorial at Savar symbolizes the—
i) national independence
ii) national sovereignty
iii) nation’s respect for the martyrs
iv) nation’s respect for the freedom fighters.
b) The foundation of the National Memorial was laid in—
i) 1971 ii) 1972
iii) 1980 iv) 1982
c) Loftiness of the spirit of the freedom fighters is symbolized by the —of the National Memorial.
i) huge complex ii) high towers
iii) will of the people iv) great dimension
d) What is the width of the National Memorial?
i) 130 feet ii) 150 feet
iii) 126 feet iv) 110 feet.
e) The apparent achievement of the memorial can be measured through—
i) observation ii) significance
iii) dimension iv) supervision
2. Write, whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1Í5 = 5
a) The accomplishment of the martyrs is incalculable.
b) Blood has been used to build the National Memorial.
c) The National Memorial upholds the sacrifice of the language movement martyrs.
d) Oppressors do not always come out victorious.
e) The National Memorial at Savar is a concrete structure.
3. Fill in the each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 0.5Í10 = 5
everybuiltbloodsymboltallervaliantwarsacrificesituatedprofoundremindslovingThe National Memorial is a) —at Savar. It is a b) —of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the c) —of Liberation. It is d) —with concrete, but made of e) —. It stands 150 feet tall but f) —martyrs it stands for stands so much g) —. It h) —-our countrymen of the i) —struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom j) —people.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now write a paragraph based on the information about National Memorial. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a logical sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words : 5
symbolfoundationdefeatprideremindweaponachievement5. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, answer the following questions in your own words: 1Í5 = 5
a) What does the National Memorial symbolize?
b) Why do you mean by `man is born to be free’?
c) Why is the memorial called “built with concrete but made of blood”?
d) What does the National Memorial stand for?
e) Where do we bow down our heads?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in A: 0.5Í10 = 5
About thirty lakh of people a) —their lives for the b) —of freedom of Bangladesh. A National Memorial is built at Savar to show respect c) —them. It may be built with concrete but made of d) —. It stands 150 feet tall but every martyr it stands e) —much taller. The f) —of the memorial may be measured but it g) —-such an achievement that can not be measured. It stands h) —for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives i) —that we may stand upright in honour and dignity j) —the nations of the world.
7. Imagine, you have visited National Memorial at Savar. Now write about your feelings of this visit in about 70-80 words: 5
8. Read the passage in A again. Now write the main ideas of the story in your own words in not more than five sentences: 5
ANSWER:
1. a) iii) nation’s respect for the martyrs b) ii) 1972 c) ii) high towers d) i) 130 feet e) iii) dimension.
2. a) True.
b) False.
Correct answer: Concrete has been used to build the National Memorial.
c) False.
Correct answer: The National Memorial upholds the sacrifice of the martyrs of the Liberation War.
d) True
e) True.
3. a) situated b) symbol c) War d) built e) blood
f) every g) taller h) reminds i) valiant j) loving .
4. The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of our respect to the martyrs of the Liberation War. It stands for an immeasurable achievement. The foundation stone of the Memorial was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. The memorial complex comprises a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will remind the visitors and the countrymen of the valiant struggle of the freedom fighters. The relics will also warm the oppressors that the weapons of the freedom fighters need not be very big to defeat them. We bow down our heads in respect before the Memorial whereas the memorial stands high up in great pride.
5 a) The National Memorial symbolises the nation’s respect for the freedom fighters.
b) ‘Man is born to be free’ means that freedom is the birth-right of man.
c) The phrase means that the National Memorial has been attained for the bloodshed of the martyrs.
d) The National Memorial stands for the great sacrifice of the millions of martyrs of our Liberation War.
e) We bow down our heads in front of the graves of the martyrs to show respect.
6. a) sacrificed b) achievement c) to d) blood e) so
f) dimension g) signifies h) upright i) so j) amongst.
7. Recently I have paid a visit to the National Memorial at Savar. It was the last Victory Day and there was a huge number of visitors there. In the very early morning the programme of the day began with the placing of floral wreaths by the President. Everybody showed respect with due solemnity. I felt very much proud of our ancestors for their supreme sacrifice. It is true that my life has been changed much after that visit. Since then I always think how I can do good to my country and the people.
8. Our National Memorial is the symbol of our profound respect for the great martyrs of our Liberation War. It has seven towers which rise by stages to 150 feet high. Its foundation was laid on the Victory Day in 1972. The relics of the Liberation War kept in a museum here will always remind the visitors of the very high sacrifices of the noble martyrs. Seeing their graves here, we show the deepest tribute to them.
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Strategy is an appropriate word to use for your approach to the examination on the day. It has been said that about 50 percent of your chances of success relate to your examination skill rather than to your subject knowledge.
So cheek and double -cheek your exam dates and times. Cheek what you are allowed and what you are not allowed to take in with you and have these ready the day before.
Budget your time. Do not waste time elaborating adequate answers if you ought to be moving to the next question. Always attempt to answer all the questions.
Follow the instructions. It is a good idea to double-cheek this before the exam. Read through the whole question paper before starting to write. Take each question as you come to it and think how you might cope with it. Then move on to the next question and do the same again. By the time you get to the last question, you will have found the questions easier than they seemed at first glance. Spend at last five minutes per question thinking about and planning your answer. This is never a waste of time.
Underline the key words in the question that indicate what you are required to do. Again, it is useful half way through writing the answer, to cheek back that you are doing what you should. Make your answer legible. You can’t change your handwriting but if it is very tiny or very large use double spacing to make it easy on the eye for the reader.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternative: 1Í5 = 5
a) 50 percent success in the examination depends on—-
i) subject knowledge
ii) beautiful handwriting
iii) skill in illustrating answer of questions
iv) examination skill
b) Read through the whole question paper—
i) after writing ii) before starting to write
iii) before seeing the questions iv) after deciding the answer
c) Here the word `elaborate’ means—
i) describing in short ii) describing in a nutshell
iii) describe in detail iv) describe in brief
d) Subject knowledge means—-
i) one’s depth in a subject ii) one’s skill in a subject
iii) wisdom and knowledge iv) how much one knows in a subject
e) The key to success in the examination is —
i) ability ii) cleverness
iii) skill iv) intelligence
2. Write, whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1Í5 = 5
a) Almost 50 percent of success in the examination depends on skill.
b) Double-checking is good for giving correct answer.
c) It is unwise to elaborate answer unnecessarily.
d) Easy questions are only to be attempted.
e) There is no need of double space to make the hand writing readable.
3. Fill in the each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 0.5Í10 = 5
Students should remember that they need to a)—some examination
skills b)—a view to making good result. Mere knowledge of the sufficient matter can’t help a student to c)—a better result. The d)—in the examination depends not e)—on the sufficient knowledge but also on the proper planning f)—to the examination work. Every student should make the g)—use of his time in the examination hall. He must avoid h)—wastage of time so that he has to i)—no difficulties in j)—all the questions in the examination.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now write a paragraph based on the information about the ‘strategy of an examinee’. Write the information in a logical sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words: 5
5. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, answer the following questions in your own words: 1Í5 = 5
a) How can one succeed in an examination?
b) How much time should you spend per question thinking and planning about it?
c) Why should you underline the key words in the questions?
d) Why is strategy important in an examination?
e) What do you mean by exam strategy?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in A: 0.5Í10 = 5
It is a)—for an examinee to b)—some instructions. Checking and double checking of exam schedule are c)—of exam strategy. A student should d)—writing elaborate e)—in order to f)—time. After g)—the question paper in h)—he has to read it i)—. He should also be j)—about handwriting.
7. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Imagine, you are an examinee. Now, write a paragraph in about 70-80 words stating what should do and what should not do when you are in exam hall: 5
8. Read the passage in A again. Now write the main ideas of the story in your own words in not more than five sentences: 5
ANSWER:
1. a) iv) examination skill b) ii) before starting to write c) iii) describe in detail d) iv) how much one knows in a subject e) iii) skill.
2. a) True. b) True. c) False. Correct answer: Following instructions are thought to be conducive idea. d) False. Correct answer: Writing answers elaborately does not ensure getting good marks. e) False. Correct answer: Legible answer is necessary to get expected marks.
3. a) follow b) with c) achieve d) success e) only
f) related g) through g) best h) making i) face
j) answering
4. Success in the examination largely depends on one’s examination skill rather than one’s subject knowledge. So to do well in the examination, one should follow some instructions that are supposed to be exam strategy. An examinee should have a schedule of time with a view to making the best use of it. He should spend at least five minutes per question thinking about and planning his answer. He should not change his handwriting and he should write in such a way that the examiner finds it easy in reading it.
5. a) One can succeed in an examination by acquiring sufficient subject knowledge and simultaneously by following some instructions known as exam strategy.
b) We should spend at least five minutes per question thinking and planning about it.
c) We should underline the key words in the questions that we are going to answer.
d) Strategy is important in an examination because success in the exam largely depends on exam skill rather than subject knowledge.
e) Strategy is a plan designed for a particular purpose and examination strategy means how an examinee plans to face the examination in the examination hall.
6. a) necessary b) follow c) one d) avoid e) answer
f) save g) having h) hand i) thoroughly j) careful.
7. As a conscious examinee I should follow the exam strategy. Before the exam I should check the examination schedule including exam dates and times. I should carry the permitted instrument. After getting the question paper I should go through the whole question paper and budget the time accordingly. I should not write the answers elaborately because I should write all the answers. I should spend five minutes per question for thinking and planning. I should underline the key words in the questions that will indicate what I am required to do. I should not change my handwriting.
8. When the examination draws nearer, a student should have a strategy. He has to have examination skill as well as subject based knowledge. He should be aware of examination dates and times very accurately. He must have legal necessary things ready the day before exam. He should plan his time so that he can answer all the questions in times according to the instructions.
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e) False.Correct answer: The rights of vote for women were not prevailing in 1909.
3. a) neglected b) united c) protest d) Gradually e) leading
f) organization g) participated h) both i) movement j) legal.
j) answering
4. The first National Women’s Day celebrated was held across the united states on 28 February, 1909 according to the declaration given by the Socialist Party of America. The establishment of a Women’s Day, international in character by Socialist International in 1910 was for the purpose of showing honour to the movement for women’s rights to give assistance in achieving universal suffrage for women. More than 100 women from 17 countries took part in the conference and greeted the proposal unanimously. Russian women first observed the International Women’s Day in 1913 and in the following year women in Europe held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with the fellow women. It is ordinary women who played an extra ordinary role to establish the International Women’s Day.
5. a) Seventeen countries greeted the conference.
b) The International Women’s Day has become so important now for co-ordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process.
c) The proposal of establishing Women’s Day international in character was accepted in the meeting in Copenhagen.
d) The Socialist Party of America first decided to celebrate the Women’s Day.
e) On 28 February, 1909 the Socialist Party of America observed the first National Women’s Day.
6. a) first b) accordingly c) across d) established e) recognition
f) rights g) suffrage h) unanimously i) observe j) declaration.
7. To establish women’s rights in all spheres of life first the American Socialist Party posed a proposal to fix a day for the women. Consequently, the first National Women’s Day was observed across the United States in 1909. To retain the process in 1910, the Socialist International Meeting in Copenhagen established a Women’s Day as the international one though the observing moment was not fixed still. The proposal for establishing the day was greeted with unanimous approval of over 100 women from 17 countries which included the first three women elected to the Finish Parliament, and the International Women’s Day was duly formed.
8. The Socialist Party of America observed the first National Women’s Day across the United States on 28 February, 1909. The aim of observing this day was to establish the right of vote for the women. They also demanded the equal job facilities for women and to eradicate discrimination at work place. They also claimed women’s participation in economic and political activities.
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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it:
In accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America, the first National Women’s Day was observed across the United States on 28 February 1909. In 1910, the Socialist International meeting in Copenhagen, established a Women’s Day, international in character, to honour the movement for women’s rights and to assist in achieving universal suffrage for women. The proposal was greeted with unanimous approval by the conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, which included the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament. No fixed date was selected for the observance.
As part of the peace movement brewing on the eve of World War 1, Russian women observed their first The International Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. Elsewhere in Europe, on or around 8 March of the following year, women held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with their sisters.
Since those early years, The International Women’s Day has become important all over the world for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women’s movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nation’s women’s conferences, has asked for coordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process. Increasingly, The International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of women’s rights.
1. Choose the best answer: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) When was the first National Women’s Day observed across the United States?
i) On February 28, 1909 ii) On January, 1907
iii) On March 28, 1999 iv) On April 27, 1907
b) The International Women’s Day is very important in—
i) poor countries ii) developed countries
iii) developed and developing countries iv) none of these.
c) Women held rallies to protect the—
i) peace ii) war
iii) right iv) competition
d) How was the proposal greeted?
i) With unanimous approval ii) With avidity
iii) With happiness iv) With greatness
e) Suffrage means—
i) right to vote ii) determination
iii) rights to free thinking iv) right to fight for political power
2. Write whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) The first National Women’s Day was declared by the United Nations.
b) The Women’s movement started in Europe.
c) Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day during World War I.
d) First women were elected in the parliament of Finland.
e) The rights of vote for women were prevailing in 1909.
3. Fill in each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1 Í 5 = 5
Women’s rights were a)—-before. So, the women all over the world became b)—-to c)—-against this. d)—-socialist International took the e)—-part to establish a Women’s Day, international in character. This f)—-arranged a meeting in Copenhagen in 1910. Over 100 women from 17 countries, g)—-in that conference. Since those early years, women from h)—-developed and developing countries started i)—-to establish the International Women’s Day and to establish their j)—-rights in the society.
4. Read the passage in ‘A’. Now, write a paragraph based on the information about ‘International Women’s Day’. Use the clues in the box below. Write the information in a correct sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 word. 5
5. Read the passage in A again. Now answer the following questions in your own words: 1 Í 5 = 5
a) How many countries greeted the conference?
b) Why is International Women’s Day important?
c) Which proposal was accepted in the meeting in Copenhagen?
d) Who first decided to celebrate the Women’s Day?
e) When, where and who observed the first National Women’s Day?
6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own, based on the information from the text in ‘A’. 5 = 5
The socialist Party of the U.S.A declared the a)—National Women’s Day and b)—they observed it c)—the country in 1909. Women’s Day international in character, was d)—in Copenhagen in 1910 as a e)—of honour for the movement for women’s f)—and also universal g)—for women. The conference felicitated the proposal h)—. But to i)—the day there was no j)—of any fixed date.
7. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Then write a paragraph in about 70-80 words about the formation of International Women’s Day. 5
8. Read the passage in ‘A’ again. Now, write the main ideas of the story in your own words in not more than five sentences. 5
Ans:
1. a) i) On February 28, 1909. b) iii) developed and developing countries.
c) war d) i) with unanimous approval e) i) right to vote.
2. a) False
Correct Ans: The first National Women’s Day was declared by the Socialist Party of America.
b) False. Correct Ans: The women’s movement started in the United States.
c) False. Correct Ans: Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February 1913.
d) True.
e) False. Correct Ans: The rights of vote for women not prevailing in 1909.
3. a) neglected b) united c) protest d) Gradually e) leading f) organization g) participated h) both i) movement j) legal.
4. The first National Women’s Day celebration was held across the United States on 28 February, 1909 according to the declaration given by the Socialist Party of America. The establishment of a Women’s Day, international in character by Socialist International if 1910 was for the purpose of showing honour to the movement for women’s rights to give assistance in achieving universal suffrage for women. More than 100 women from 17 countries took part in the conference and greeted the proposal unanimously. Russian women first observed the international Women’s Day in 1913 and in the following year women in Europe held rallies either to protest the war or to express solidarity with the fellow women. It is ordinary women who played an extra ordinary role to establish the International Women’s Day.
5. a) Seventeen countries greeted the conference.
b) The International Women’s Day has become so important now for co-ordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process.
c) The proposal of establishing women’s day international in character was accepted in the meeting in Copenhagen.
d) The Socialist Party of America first decided to celebrate the Women’s Day.
e) On 28 February, 1909 the Socialist Party of America observed the first National Women’s Day.
6. a) first b) accordingly c) across d) established e) recognition f) rights g) suffrage h) unanimously i) observe j) declaration.
7. To establish women’s rights in all spheres of life first the American Socialist Party posed a proposal to fix a day for the women. Consequently, the first National Women’s Day was observed across the United States in 1909. To retain the process in 1910, the Socialist International Meeting in Copenhagen established a Women’s Day as the international one thought the observing moment was not fixed still. The proposal for establishing the day was greeted with unanimous approval of over 100 women from 17 countries which included the first three women elected to the Finish Parliament and the International Women’s Day was duly formed.
8. The first Women’s Day was observed in America in 28 February, 1909 but it was National in character. Then in 1910, 100 women from 17 countries established a ‘Women Day’ in a meeting held in Copenhagen. The proposal was passed unanimously demanding universal suffrage for women. It was ‘International in character’, but no fixed date was declared for the observance. Then this day is observed in different countries demanding rights of women.
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