Set-10
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
discuss go Gossip Cook neighbour experience
use bother Visit household chores trouble
Mrs. Zaman is a housewife. She loves (a) —. She lives in an apartment block. There are seven more families in the building. She has an (b) — cook. So does not have to do any (c) —. Almost everyday around eleven O’clock she (d) — to visit one of her (e) — in the apartments mostly to gossip. Most of the housewives she (f) — do not have much domestic help and they (g) — this time to cook, clean or do other household (h) —. But Mrs. Zaman does not seem to be (i) —. She does not mind (j) — the personal matters of one family with another.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
A large number of people (a) — English all over the world. Some people use it as a (b) — language and some people take it as a (c) — language. Many international (d) — now depend on English to (e) — with offices in different countries. Their advertisements published in different (f) — are always in (g) —. They also want people who possess a good (h) — knowledge of English. People seeking employment (i) — expect to get good jobs without (j) — English.
Answer to the Question No. Set-10:
9. (a) gossiping (b) experienced/efficient (c) cooking (d) goes (e) neighbours (f) visits (g) use (h) chores (i) bothered (j) discussing
10. (a) use/speak (b) first (c) second (d) organizations (e) communicate (f) newspapers (g) English (h) command of (i) can not (j) knowing
Set-11
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
present even television common BTV
division treated material promote fame
Television has become the most (a) — and most wide spread (b) — of entertainment of the (c) — world. A wide range of programmes of varied (d) — is telecast on (e) — channels. Almost every middle class and (f) — working class families have a (g) — set today. Television programmes are not only entertaining, they can be highly (h) — too. For example, television is used for (i) — learning. Courses run by the Open University are shown on (j) — by them.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap. 10
Amin is a young man of 20 years. His parents were very poor. They could not provide his educational (a) —. Amin passed the SSC Examination. He thought that he (b) — not be able to continue his studies. He thought that he would get (c) — in poultry and cultivation of fish. He got himself admitted into Youth Development Training Center and after (d) — training he (e) — an amount of money from a bank. He (f) — a poultry farm. He was (g) — profits. Then he started fish cultivation (h) — brought huge (i) — for him. He is no more an (j) — man rather he can provide people with work.
Answer to the Question No. Set-11:
9. (a) common (b) source (c) present (d) interest (e) numerous (f) even (g) television (h) educative (i) distance (j) BTV
10. (a) expenses (b) would (c) involved (d) receiving (e) got (f) started (g) getting (h) which (i) profit (j) unemployed
Set-12
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
drive-without-traffic-Conscious-occur-be-frequent
many-through-easily-Know-move-go-come
It (a) — difficult to drive in Bangladesh if you have no experience of (b) — here. Drivers change lanes (c) —. As a foreigner you may find lane changing (d) — signal quite distressing. Even drivers (e) — defying rules. Many people are not at all (f) — about traffic signals. They go around not (g) — what may happen to them if accident (h) — rickshaw and baby-taxis (i) — in and out in a zigzag course and try to push (j) — whenever they find some space.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Bangladesh is a country (a) — an area of 1,47,570 square kilometers. It is (b) — with more than 12 million people. About one thousand people (c) — per square kilometers. So it is, a (d) — populated country. The growth rate is very (e) — which must be (f) — immediately. If this rate (g) — on unchecked, Bangladesh will (h) — a great problem. So every one should (i) — forward to (j) — public consciousness.
Answer to the Question No. Set-12 :
9. (a) is (b) driving (c) frequently (d) without (e) go (f) conscious (g) knowing (h) occurs (i) move (j) through
10. (a) with/having (b) populated (c) live (d) densely (e) high (f) controlled (g) goes (h) face (i) come (j) create
Set-13
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
warming-cut-rise-anticipation-habitats-increase extinction-recklessly-severe-imperative-particularly catastrophe-provide-alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a) — is causing the (b) — of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) — down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d) — resulting in an (e) — in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f) — as a consequence of global (g) —. It is (h) — that the new century will face an overwhelming environments (i) —. It is therefore (j) — to check the reckless pollution of the environment.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
For international communication a common language is (a) —. There are many (b) — for which English has achieved the (c) — of being that language. Now English has (d) — the national borders to (e) — people who speak other languages. It is no longer the (f) — possession of British or American or other native speakers, but a language that belongs to (g) — people. This phenomenon has led to a (h) — variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have (i) — which are strongly (j) — by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother tongues.
Answer to the Question No. Set-13 :
9. (a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warning (h) anticipated (i) catastrophe (j) imperative
10. (a) essential (b) reasons (c) status (d) crossed (e) reach (f) personal (g) world (h) great (i) appeared (j) influenced
Set-14
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
mail—operation—nature—Between—computer—distribute—know
individual base—electronic—Terminal—difference—communication
Electronic mail, popularly (a) — as ‘e-mail’ is the communication of textual messages via (b) — means. Although telex (c) — is also electronic in (d) — there are differences (e) — a telex and ‘e-mail’. While telex communication is (f) — to terminal, electronic mail communication is user to user via the (g) —. In telex, messages destined to a number of users are sent to the same terminal from where it is (h) — in a printed form by an operator. On the other hand, e-mail is delivered to (i) — electronic mail boxes (j) — in computers.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Atom bomb was first (a) — on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the World War II. When the first bomb (b) —, the world knew for the first time that man (c) — at long last been in possession of a force (d) — in all respects. The atom bomb (e) —. But alas ! the superhuman energy has been (f) — against mankind. One single bomb (g) — the (h) — town Hiroshima and another bomb Nagasaki. There had (i) — many children, women and patients not (j) — in the problems of the war.
Answer to the Question No. Set-14 :
9. (a) known (b) electronic (c) communication (d) nature (e) between (f) terminal (g) computer (h) distributed (i) individual (j) based
10. (a) dropped (b) exploded (c) had (d) terrible (e) exploded (f) used (g) wiped (h) nice (i) been (j) involved
Set-15
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
embrace—introduce—noticing—introduction—remain—
makes —friend—reputation—noticeable—make—
keep—usual —interpreted —control
The British have (a) — for (b) — their emotions private. Some obvious things are (c) — in British behaviour. For example, on public transport one passenger does not (d) — talk to another passenger. On meeting, people do not (e) — and often simply shake hands on a first (f) —. In theatres, concert halls and cinemas audiences (g) — quiet during performances. None of these behaviour traits should be (h) — as unfriendliness. If a visitor (i) — the first move to start a conversation, he will find a British citizen rather (j) —.
10.Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Student life is a life of (a) — for future struggle. To make him (b) — for the struggle, education is necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a student (c) — to prosecute his studies well. He who (d) — his lessons regularly (e) — well in the examination. On the (f) — the student who wastes his time cuts a (g) — figure. It should be (h) — in mind that none can get back the (i) — time. If the students neglect their studies, they will suffer in the (j) — run.
Answer to the Question No. Set-15 :
9. (a) reputation (b) keeping (c) noticed/noticeable (d) usually (e) embrace (f) introduction (g) remain (h) interpreted (i) makes (j) friendly
10. (a) preparation (b) fit (c) is (d) prepare (e) does (f) contrary (g) poor (h) kept (i) lost (j) long.
Set-12
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
drive-without-traffic-Conscious-occur-be-frequent
many-through-easily-Know-move-go-come
It (a) — difficult to drive in Bangladesh if you have no experience of (b) — here. Drivers change lanes (c) —. As a foreigner you may find lane changing (d) — signal quite distressing. Even drivers (e) — defying rules. Many people are not at all (f) — about traffic signals. They go around not (g) — what may happen to them if accident (h) — rickshaw and baby-taxis (i) — in and out in a zigzag course and try to push (j) — whenever they find some space.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Bangladesh is a country (a) — an area of 1,47,570 square kilometers. It is (b) — with more than 12 million people. About one thousand people (c) — per square kilometers. So it is, a (d) — populated country. The growth rate is very (e) — which must be (f) — immediately. If this rate (g) — on unchecked, Bangladesh will (h) — a great problem. So every one should (i) — forward to (j) — public consciousness.
Answer to the Question No. Set-12 :
9. (a) is (b) driving (c) frequently (d) without (e) go (f) conscious (g) knowing (h) occurs (i) move (j) through
10. (a) with/having (b) populated (c) live (d) densely (e) high (f) controlled (g) goes (h) face (i) come (j) create
Set-13
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
warming-cut-rise-anticipation-habitats-increase extinction-recklessly-severe-imperative-particularly catastrophe-provide-alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a) — is causing the (b) — of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) — down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d) — resulting in an (e) — in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f) — as a consequence of global (g) —. It is (h) — that the new century will face an overwhelming environments (i) —. It is therefore (j) — to check the reckless pollution of the environment.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
For international communication a common language is (a) —. There are many (b) — for which English has achieved the (c) — of being that language. Now English has (d) — the national borders to (e) — people who speak other languages. It is no longer the (f) — possession of British or American or other native speakers, but a language that belongs to (g) — people. This phenomenon has led to a (h) — variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have (i) — which are strongly (j) — by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother tongues.
Answer to the Question No. Set-13 :
9. (a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warning (h) anticipated (i) catastrophe (j) imperative
10. (a) essential (b) reasons (c) status (d) crossed (e) reach (f) personal (g) world (h) great (i) appeared (j) influenced
Set-18
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
joyous food become remain gift favourite
eager want flood invite festive elders
Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a) — on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b) —. They become very (c) — to have wishes from their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) — to spend times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early hand tries to (e) — close to their parents. It (f) — a nice day, if it is presented anything very (g) — to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) — to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) —. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) — mind.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
Computer is one of the latest important and most (a) — invention of science. A computer performs three important (b) —. It receives data, processes data (c) — various computations and emits data. Computer now (d) — us in various ways. In a (e) — minutes a computer can perform calculations that trained mathematicians would need years to complete. Now computers are (f) — used in agricultural farms. Trains and planes are run by the (g) —. (h) — results can be accurately given by computer within the shortest span of time. The computer has become very sophisticated and can perform (i) — complicated tasks. This is way many people call the computer an electronic (j) —.
Set-14
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
mail—operation—nature—Between—computer—distribute—know
individual base—electronic—Terminal—difference—communication
Electronic mail, popularly (a) — as ‘e-mail’ is the communication of textual messages via (b) — means. Although telex (c) — is also electronic in (d) — there are differences (e) — a telex and ‘e-mail’. While telex communication is (f) — to terminal, electronic mail communication is user to user via the (g) —. In telex, messages destined to a number of users are sent to the same terminal from where it is (h) — in a printed form by an operator. On the other hand, e-mail is delivered to (i) — electronic mail boxes (j) — in computers.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Atom bomb was first (a) — on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the World War II. When the first bomb (b) —, the world knew for the first time that man (c) — at long last been in possession of a force (d) — in all respects. The atom bomb (e) —. But alas ! the superhuman energy has been (f) — against mankind. One single bomb (g) — the (h) — town Hiroshima and another bomb Nagasaki. There had (i) — many children, women and patients not (j) — in the problems of the war.
Answer to the Question No. Set-14 :
9. (a) known (b) electronic (c) communication (d) nature (e) between (f) terminal (g) computer (h) distributed (i) individual (j) based
10. (a) dropped (b) exploded (c) had (d) terrible (e) exploded (f) used (g) wiped (h) nice (i) been (j) involved
Set-15
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
embrace—introduce—noticing—introduction—remain—
makes —friend—reputation—noticeable—make—
keep—usual —interpreted —control
The British have (a) — for (b) — their emotions private. Some obvious things are (c) — in British behaviour. For example, on public transport one passenger does not (d) — talk to another passenger. On meeting, people do not (e) — and often simply shake hands on a first (f) —. In theatres, concert halls and cinemas audiences (g) — quiet during performances. None of these behaviour traits should be (h) — as unfriendliness. If a visitor (i) — the first move to start a conversation, he will find a British citizen rather (j) —.
10.Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Student life is a life of (a) — for future struggle. To make him (b) — for the struggle, education is necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a student (c) — to prosecute his studies well. He who (d) — his lessons regularly (e) — well in the examination. On the (f) — the student who wastes his time cuts a (g) — figure. It should be (h) — in mind that none can get back the (i) — time. If the students neglect their studies, they will suffer in the (j) — run.
Answer to the Question No. Set-15 :
9. (a) reputation (b) keeping (c) noticed/noticeable (d) usually (e) embrace (f) introduction (g) remain (h) interpreted (i) makes (j) friendly
10. (a) preparation (b) fit (c) is (d) prepare (e) does (f) contrary (g) poor (h) kept (i) lost (j) long.
Answer to the Question No. Set-18:
9. (a) joyous (b) flooded (c) eager (d) want (e) remain (f) becomes (g) favourite (h) invited (i) elders (j) festive
10. (a) wonderful/useful (b) functions (c) in/for (d) helps (e) few (f) being/also (g) computer (h) Examination/Complicated (i) various (j) brain
Set-16
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
spelling language alphabetic Find syllable neglect
noun synonyms picture life friends antonyms
Dictionaries are very important books in the (a) — of a people. A dictionary lists the words in a language (b) —, so that the reader may (c) — them easily. A dictionary entry gives us the accepted (d) — of a word, its division into (e) —, its pronunciation, its origins, and its meanings. Sometimes a dictionary also provides (f) —, or opposites of a word. In addition, if the word is a (g) — that describes a visible thing, the dictionary may provide a (h) — of it. Dictionaries of the past, present and future can become your teachers and good (i) —. Don’t (j) — them.
10. Fill in each gap with an appropriate word:
Sports are a popular form of (a) —. Many international (b) — events are organized from time to time. Most of those events are (c) — by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They (d) — for the sport events in exchange for the right to (e) — their products during those events. These events are — worldwide by satellite and people all (g) — the world watch them (h) —. As a result, the sponsors’ products receive maximum media (i) — thus giving companies international (j) —.
Answer to the Question No. Set-16:
9. (a) life (b) alphabetically (c) find (d) spelling (e) syllable (f) synonyms (g) noun (h) picture (i) friend (j) neglect
10. (a) entertainment (b) sports (c) sponsored (d) pay (e) advertise (f) telecast (g) over (h) live (i) coverage (j) recognition
Set- 17
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
waste Community sphere women family returns
educate Develop children welfare mother sector
Education for girls is essential for the development in all (a) — of the society. So, investments in the education of (b) — will bring in greater (c) — in the field of economic and social (d) —. Educated women can contribute more to the family (e) — than those who have no schooling. Educated (f) — are more likely to send their (g) — to school and look after their health and nutrition. Thus (h) — women can contribute to the (j) — development. On the other hand, failure to educate women is a tremendous (j) — of human resource.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
Banks are often unable or unwilling to lend (a) — to the poorer section of the society. The Grameen Bank (b) — credit to the poor, particularly rural (c) —. There are about 800 micro-finance (d) — in the country. It is estimated that they have (e) — employment for about 54,000 people. A recent (f) — indicates that micro-credit programmes had a (g) — effect on socio-economic variables (h) — children’s schooling, nutrition and family (i) — and about 5% of programme participants rose above (j) — line.
Answer to the Question No. Set-17:
9. (a) sectors (b) women (c) returns (d) development (e) welfare (f) mothers (g) children (h) educated (i) community (j) waste
10. (a) money (b) provides (c) women (d) institutions (e) created (f) survey / study (g) positive (h) including (i) planning (j) poverty
Set-19
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the following list. There are more words in the list than you need. (Make any grammatical changes if necessary):
identity pioneer leader Man than went combining
student remember now know then Design concept
Hamidur Rahman was the (a) —who gave shape to the (b) — and design of the Shaheed Minar, by (c) — all the aspirations of Bengali (d) — and nationalism. He was the first art (e) — of Bangladesh who in the 1950s (f) — to Europe and studies at ‘Ecole de Beaux Art’ in Paris. He was the (g) — of the new painting movement in the (h) — Pakistan. But he is most (i) — for his remarkable (j) — of the Central Shaheed Minar.
10. Fill in the blanks with an suitable word in each gap:
Rose is a symbol of (a) —. I have a rose garden. The garden (b) — when the roses bloom. It (c) — sweet. The (d) — and fragrance of the rose attract all. I pluck roses from my garden (e) — our house (f) —. Now-a-days many people (g) — roses. The (h) — of rose is profitable. So we should (i) — roses not only to earn money but also to (j) — our houses.
Answer to the Question No. Set-19:
9. (a) man (b) concept (c) combing (d) identity (e) student (f) went (g) pioneer (h) then (i) remembered (j) design
10. (a) beauty (b) beautiful (c) smells (d) colour (e) to decorate/for (f) beautifully (g) cultivate/grow (h) cultivation (i) grow/ cultivate (j) decorate
Set-20
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable word from the box. (Make any grammatical change if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
wake obtain Expression Go till be
moment integral perceive what by use
Language (a) — an important medium of expression of thoughts, feelings, ideas etc. We use it from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use language not only during our (d) — hours but also in our dreams. We use language to (e) — what we feel and to say (f) — we like or dislike. We also use it to (g) — information. In short, language is an (h) — part of what we do, (i) — and believe. We must avoid (j) — bad language.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
Jerry, an (a) — of twelve lived in the orphanage. The write hired a cabin (b) — to the orphanage. Jerry came to the cabin to (c) — wood for the writer. He also (d) — some extra work for the (e) — of the writer. Once he (f) — a cubby-hole where he (g) — some kindling and medium wood (h) — that the writer might (i) — dry fire materials ready in (j) — of sudden wet weather.
Answer to the Question No. Set-20:
9. (a) is (b) moment (c) till (d) waking (e) express (f) what (g) obtain (h) integral (i) perceive (j) using
10. (a) orphan (b) belonging (c) chop/cut (d) did (e) comfort r/convenience (f) noticed/found (g) put (h) so (i) get/find (j) case
Set-21
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable word from the box. (Make any grammatical change if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
appear use at Afflict differ city Alarm
due pollute severe increase from suffer Rural
Many diseases are rising (a) — an (b) — rate, which experts believe is (c) — to increased (d) — of the environment. Pollution (e) — to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too are (f) — by (g) — use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people (h) — to suffer from many more diseases and suffer more (i) — than country people. Now let us see how life in cities is (j) — from that in the country.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
E-mail has brought (a) — revaluation in modem (b) — Messages can be transmitted from one country to another within (c) —. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become greatly (d) — on this speedy mode of communication. It has, (e) —, not reached every one, especially in (f) — countries like ours, as most people cannot (g) — to have a personal computer. But (h) — here people have started (i) — commercially operated e-mail for important (j) —.
Answer to the Question No. Set-21:
9. (a) at (b) alarming (c) due (d) pollution (e) appears (f) afflicted (g) increasing (h) are used (i) severely (j) different
10. (a) about (b) communication (c) seconds (d) dependent (e) however (f) developing (g) afford (h) still (i) using (j) purposes/matters
Set-22
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical change if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need. 10
flood climate Warmer Alarm Unnecessary
change evidence destroy rise prediction
Gradual Severely increase - Catastrophic
The world is getting (a) — because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) — as a result of pollution. In the recent years, there have been many (c) — reports that the world’s (d) — is undergoing a significant (e) —. All these reports provide strong (f) — that world temperatures are (g) — day by day. Climatologists (h) — that mid way through the next century temperatures may have (i) — as much as 4’C. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) — coastal areas and farmlands.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap: 10
Today women (a) — an important role in all spheres of life. They (b) — no longer within the four walls of their home. They have (c) — out of their kitchens and are (d) — with men in all the development programmes of the government. Many women have (e) — higher education and are (f) — as doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators, justice etc. they have been able to (g) — their worth. However, women still face (h) — discrimination. Many girls are married (i) — at an early age. Many never (j) — to school.
Answer to the Question No. Set-22
9. (a) warmer (b) unnecessarily (c) alarrming (d) climate (e) change (f) evidence (g) increasing/rising (h) predict (i) risen/increased (j) flood.
10. (a) play (b) are (c) come (d) working (e) received (f) working (g) prove (h) gender (i) off (j) go.
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
discuss go Gossip Cook neighbour experience
use bother Visit household chores trouble
Mrs. Zaman is a housewife. She loves (a) —. She lives in an apartment block. There are seven more families in the building. She has an (b) — cook. So does not have to do any (c) —. Almost everyday around eleven O’clock she (d) — to visit one of her (e) — in the apartments mostly to gossip. Most of the housewives she (f) — do not have much domestic help and they (g) — this time to cook, clean or do other household (h) —. But Mrs. Zaman does not seem to be (i) —. She does not mind (j) — the personal matters of one family with another.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
A large number of people (a) — English all over the world. Some people use it as a (b) — language and some people take it as a (c) — language. Many international (d) — now depend on English to (e) — with offices in different countries. Their advertisements published in different (f) — are always in (g) —. They also want people who possess a good (h) — knowledge of English. People seeking employment (i) — expect to get good jobs without (j) — English.
Answer to the Question No. Set-10:
9. (a) gossiping (b) experienced/efficient (c) cooking (d) goes (e) neighbours (f) visits (g) use (h) chores (i) bothered (j) discussing
10. (a) use/speak (b) first (c) second (d) organizations (e) communicate (f) newspapers (g) English (h) command of (i) can not (j) knowing
Set-11
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
present even television common BTV
division treated material promote fame
Television has become the most (a) — and most wide spread (b) — of entertainment of the (c) — world. A wide range of programmes of varied (d) — is telecast on (e) — channels. Almost every middle class and (f) — working class families have a (g) — set today. Television programmes are not only entertaining, they can be highly (h) — too. For example, television is used for (i) — learning. Courses run by the Open University are shown on (j) — by them.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap. 10
Amin is a young man of 20 years. His parents were very poor. They could not provide his educational (a) —. Amin passed the SSC Examination. He thought that he (b) — not be able to continue his studies. He thought that he would get (c) — in poultry and cultivation of fish. He got himself admitted into Youth Development Training Center and after (d) — training he (e) — an amount of money from a bank. He (f) — a poultry farm. He was (g) — profits. Then he started fish cultivation (h) — brought huge (i) — for him. He is no more an (j) — man rather he can provide people with work.
Answer to the Question No. Set-11:
9. (a) common (b) source (c) present (d) interest (e) numerous (f) even (g) television (h) educative (i) distance (j) BTV
10. (a) expenses (b) would (c) involved (d) receiving (e) got (f) started (g) getting (h) which (i) profit (j) unemployed
Set-12
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
drive-without-traffic-Conscious-occur-be-frequent
many-through-easily-Know-move-go-come
It (a) — difficult to drive in Bangladesh if you have no experience of (b) — here. Drivers change lanes (c) —. As a foreigner you may find lane changing (d) — signal quite distressing. Even drivers (e) — defying rules. Many people are not at all (f) — about traffic signals. They go around not (g) — what may happen to them if accident (h) — rickshaw and baby-taxis (i) — in and out in a zigzag course and try to push (j) — whenever they find some space.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Bangladesh is a country (a) — an area of 1,47,570 square kilometers. It is (b) — with more than 12 million people. About one thousand people (c) — per square kilometers. So it is, a (d) — populated country. The growth rate is very (e) — which must be (f) — immediately. If this rate (g) — on unchecked, Bangladesh will (h) — a great problem. So every one should (i) — forward to (j) — public consciousness.
Answer to the Question No. Set-12 :
9. (a) is (b) driving (c) frequently (d) without (e) go (f) conscious (g) knowing (h) occurs (i) move (j) through
10. (a) with/having (b) populated (c) live (d) densely (e) high (f) controlled (g) goes (h) face (i) come (j) create
Set-13
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
warming-cut-rise-anticipation-habitats-increase extinction-recklessly-severe-imperative-particularly catastrophe-provide-alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a) — is causing the (b) — of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) — down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d) — resulting in an (e) — in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f) — as a consequence of global (g) —. It is (h) — that the new century will face an overwhelming environments (i) —. It is therefore (j) — to check the reckless pollution of the environment.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
For international communication a common language is (a) —. There are many (b) — for which English has achieved the (c) — of being that language. Now English has (d) — the national borders to (e) — people who speak other languages. It is no longer the (f) — possession of British or American or other native speakers, but a language that belongs to (g) — people. This phenomenon has led to a (h) — variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have (i) — which are strongly (j) — by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother tongues.
Answer to the Question No. Set-13 :
9. (a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warning (h) anticipated (i) catastrophe (j) imperative
10. (a) essential (b) reasons (c) status (d) crossed (e) reach (f) personal (g) world (h) great (i) appeared (j) influenced
Set-14
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
mail—operation—nature—Between—computer—distribute—know
individual base—electronic—Terminal—difference—communication
Electronic mail, popularly (a) — as ‘e-mail’ is the communication of textual messages via (b) — means. Although telex (c) — is also electronic in (d) — there are differences (e) — a telex and ‘e-mail’. While telex communication is (f) — to terminal, electronic mail communication is user to user via the (g) —. In telex, messages destined to a number of users are sent to the same terminal from where it is (h) — in a printed form by an operator. On the other hand, e-mail is delivered to (i) — electronic mail boxes (j) — in computers.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Atom bomb was first (a) — on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the World War II. When the first bomb (b) —, the world knew for the first time that man (c) — at long last been in possession of a force (d) — in all respects. The atom bomb (e) —. But alas ! the superhuman energy has been (f) — against mankind. One single bomb (g) — the (h) — town Hiroshima and another bomb Nagasaki. There had (i) — many children, women and patients not (j) — in the problems of the war.
Answer to the Question No. Set-14 :
9. (a) known (b) electronic (c) communication (d) nature (e) between (f) terminal (g) computer (h) distributed (i) individual (j) based
10. (a) dropped (b) exploded (c) had (d) terrible (e) exploded (f) used (g) wiped (h) nice (i) been (j) involved
Set-15
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
embrace—introduce—noticing—introduction—remain—
makes —friend—reputation—noticeable—make—
keep—usual —interpreted —control
The British have (a) — for (b) — their emotions private. Some obvious things are (c) — in British behaviour. For example, on public transport one passenger does not (d) — talk to another passenger. On meeting, people do not (e) — and often simply shake hands on a first (f) —. In theatres, concert halls and cinemas audiences (g) — quiet during performances. None of these behaviour traits should be (h) — as unfriendliness. If a visitor (i) — the first move to start a conversation, he will find a British citizen rather (j) —.
10.Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Student life is a life of (a) — for future struggle. To make him (b) — for the struggle, education is necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a student (c) — to prosecute his studies well. He who (d) — his lessons regularly (e) — well in the examination. On the (f) — the student who wastes his time cuts a (g) — figure. It should be (h) — in mind that none can get back the (i) — time. If the students neglect their studies, they will suffer in the (j) — run.
Answer to the Question No. Set-15 :
9. (a) reputation (b) keeping (c) noticed/noticeable (d) usually (e) embrace (f) introduction (g) remain (h) interpreted (i) makes (j) friendly
10. (a) preparation (b) fit (c) is (d) prepare (e) does (f) contrary (g) poor (h) kept (i) lost (j) long.
Set-12
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
drive-without-traffic-Conscious-occur-be-frequent
many-through-easily-Know-move-go-come
It (a) — difficult to drive in Bangladesh if you have no experience of (b) — here. Drivers change lanes (c) —. As a foreigner you may find lane changing (d) — signal quite distressing. Even drivers (e) — defying rules. Many people are not at all (f) — about traffic signals. They go around not (g) — what may happen to them if accident (h) — rickshaw and baby-taxis (i) — in and out in a zigzag course and try to push (j) — whenever they find some space.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Bangladesh is a country (a) — an area of 1,47,570 square kilometers. It is (b) — with more than 12 million people. About one thousand people (c) — per square kilometers. So it is, a (d) — populated country. The growth rate is very (e) — which must be (f) — immediately. If this rate (g) — on unchecked, Bangladesh will (h) — a great problem. So every one should (i) — forward to (j) — public consciousness.
Answer to the Question No. Set-12 :
9. (a) is (b) driving (c) frequently (d) without (e) go (f) conscious (g) knowing (h) occurs (i) move (j) through
10. (a) with/having (b) populated (c) live (d) densely (e) high (f) controlled (g) goes (h) face (i) come (j) create
Set-13
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need.
warming-cut-rise-anticipation-habitats-increase extinction-recklessly-severe-imperative-particularly catastrophe-provide-alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a) — is causing the (b) — of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one-third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) — down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d) — resulting in an (e) — in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f) — as a consequence of global (g) —. It is (h) — that the new century will face an overwhelming environments (i) —. It is therefore (j) — to check the reckless pollution of the environment.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
For international communication a common language is (a) —. There are many (b) — for which English has achieved the (c) — of being that language. Now English has (d) — the national borders to (e) — people who speak other languages. It is no longer the (f) — possession of British or American or other native speakers, but a language that belongs to (g) — people. This phenomenon has led to a (h) — variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have (i) — which are strongly (j) — by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother tongues.
Answer to the Question No. Set-13 :
9. (a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warning (h) anticipated (i) catastrophe (j) imperative
10. (a) essential (b) reasons (c) status (d) crossed (e) reach (f) personal (g) world (h) great (i) appeared (j) influenced
Set-18
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
joyous food become remain gift favourite
eager want flood invite festive elders
Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a) — on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b) —. They become very (c) — to have wishes from their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) — to spend times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early hand tries to (e) — close to their parents. It (f) — a nice day, if it is presented anything very (g) — to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) — to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) —. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) — mind.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
Computer is one of the latest important and most (a) — invention of science. A computer performs three important (b) —. It receives data, processes data (c) — various computations and emits data. Computer now (d) — us in various ways. In a (e) — minutes a computer can perform calculations that trained mathematicians would need years to complete. Now computers are (f) — used in agricultural farms. Trains and planes are run by the (g) —. (h) — results can be accurately given by computer within the shortest span of time. The computer has become very sophisticated and can perform (i) — complicated tasks. This is way many people call the computer an electronic (j) —.
Set-14
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
mail—operation—nature—Between—computer—distribute—know
individual base—electronic—Terminal—difference—communication
Electronic mail, popularly (a) — as ‘e-mail’ is the communication of textual messages via (b) — means. Although telex (c) — is also electronic in (d) — there are differences (e) — a telex and ‘e-mail’. While telex communication is (f) — to terminal, electronic mail communication is user to user via the (g) —. In telex, messages destined to a number of users are sent to the same terminal from where it is (h) — in a printed form by an operator. On the other hand, e-mail is delivered to (i) — electronic mail boxes (j) — in computers.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Atom bomb was first (a) — on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the World War II. When the first bomb (b) —, the world knew for the first time that man (c) — at long last been in possession of a force (d) — in all respects. The atom bomb (e) —. But alas ! the superhuman energy has been (f) — against mankind. One single bomb (g) — the (h) — town Hiroshima and another bomb Nagasaki. There had (i) — many children, women and patients not (j) — in the problems of the war.
Answer to the Question No. Set-14 :
9. (a) known (b) electronic (c) communication (d) nature (e) between (f) terminal (g) computer (h) distributed (i) individual (j) based
10. (a) dropped (b) exploded (c) had (d) terrible (e) exploded (f) used (g) wiped (h) nice (i) been (j) involved
Set-15
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list (make any grammatical changes if necessary).
embrace—introduce—noticing—introduction—remain—
makes —friend—reputation—noticeable—make—
keep—usual —interpreted —control
The British have (a) — for (b) — their emotions private. Some obvious things are (c) — in British behaviour. For example, on public transport one passenger does not (d) — talk to another passenger. On meeting, people do not (e) — and often simply shake hands on a first (f) —. In theatres, concert halls and cinemas audiences (g) — quiet during performances. None of these behaviour traits should be (h) — as unfriendliness. If a visitor (i) — the first move to start a conversation, he will find a British citizen rather (j) —.
10.Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap.
Student life is a life of (a) — for future struggle. To make him (b) — for the struggle, education is necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a student (c) — to prosecute his studies well. He who (d) — his lessons regularly (e) — well in the examination. On the (f) — the student who wastes his time cuts a (g) — figure. It should be (h) — in mind that none can get back the (i) — time. If the students neglect their studies, they will suffer in the (j) — run.
Answer to the Question No. Set-15 :
9. (a) reputation (b) keeping (c) noticed/noticeable (d) usually (e) embrace (f) introduction (g) remain (h) interpreted (i) makes (j) friendly
10. (a) preparation (b) fit (c) is (d) prepare (e) does (f) contrary (g) poor (h) kept (i) lost (j) long.
Answer to the Question No. Set-18:
9. (a) joyous (b) flooded (c) eager (d) want (e) remain (f) becomes (g) favourite (h) invited (i) elders (j) festive
10. (a) wonderful/useful (b) functions (c) in/for (d) helps (e) few (f) being/also (g) computer (h) Examination/Complicated (i) various (j) brain
Set-16
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
spelling language alphabetic Find syllable neglect
noun synonyms picture life friends antonyms
Dictionaries are very important books in the (a) — of a people. A dictionary lists the words in a language (b) —, so that the reader may (c) — them easily. A dictionary entry gives us the accepted (d) — of a word, its division into (e) —, its pronunciation, its origins, and its meanings. Sometimes a dictionary also provides (f) —, or opposites of a word. In addition, if the word is a (g) — that describes a visible thing, the dictionary may provide a (h) — of it. Dictionaries of the past, present and future can become your teachers and good (i) —. Don’t (j) — them.
10. Fill in each gap with an appropriate word:
Sports are a popular form of (a) —. Many international (b) — events are organized from time to time. Most of those events are (c) — by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They (d) — for the sport events in exchange for the right to (e) — their products during those events. These events are — worldwide by satellite and people all (g) — the world watch them (h) —. As a result, the sponsors’ products receive maximum media (i) — thus giving companies international (j) —.
Answer to the Question No. Set-16:
9. (a) life (b) alphabetically (c) find (d) spelling (e) syllable (f) synonyms (g) noun (h) picture (i) friend (j) neglect
10. (a) entertainment (b) sports (c) sponsored (d) pay (e) advertise (f) telecast (g) over (h) live (i) coverage (j) recognition
Set- 17
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box (make any grammatical changes if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
waste Community sphere women family returns
educate Develop children welfare mother sector
Education for girls is essential for the development in all (a) — of the society. So, investments in the education of (b) — will bring in greater (c) — in the field of economic and social (d) —. Educated women can contribute more to the family (e) — than those who have no schooling. Educated (f) — are more likely to send their (g) — to school and look after their health and nutrition. Thus (h) — women can contribute to the (j) — development. On the other hand, failure to educate women is a tremendous (j) — of human resource.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
Banks are often unable or unwilling to lend (a) — to the poorer section of the society. The Grameen Bank (b) — credit to the poor, particularly rural (c) —. There are about 800 micro-finance (d) — in the country. It is estimated that they have (e) — employment for about 54,000 people. A recent (f) — indicates that micro-credit programmes had a (g) — effect on socio-economic variables (h) — children’s schooling, nutrition and family (i) — and about 5% of programme participants rose above (j) — line.
Answer to the Question No. Set-17:
9. (a) sectors (b) women (c) returns (d) development (e) welfare (f) mothers (g) children (h) educated (i) community (j) waste
10. (a) money (b) provides (c) women (d) institutions (e) created (f) survey / study (g) positive (h) including (i) planning (j) poverty
Set-19
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the following list. There are more words in the list than you need. (Make any grammatical changes if necessary):
identity pioneer leader Man than went combining
student remember now know then Design concept
Hamidur Rahman was the (a) —who gave shape to the (b) — and design of the Shaheed Minar, by (c) — all the aspirations of Bengali (d) — and nationalism. He was the first art (e) — of Bangladesh who in the 1950s (f) — to Europe and studies at ‘Ecole de Beaux Art’ in Paris. He was the (g) — of the new painting movement in the (h) — Pakistan. But he is most (i) — for his remarkable (j) — of the Central Shaheed Minar.
10. Fill in the blanks with an suitable word in each gap:
Rose is a symbol of (a) —. I have a rose garden. The garden (b) — when the roses bloom. It (c) — sweet. The (d) — and fragrance of the rose attract all. I pluck roses from my garden (e) — our house (f) —. Now-a-days many people (g) — roses. The (h) — of rose is profitable. So we should (i) — roses not only to earn money but also to (j) — our houses.
Answer to the Question No. Set-19:
9. (a) man (b) concept (c) combing (d) identity (e) student (f) went (g) pioneer (h) then (i) remembered (j) design
10. (a) beauty (b) beautiful (c) smells (d) colour (e) to decorate/for (f) beautifully (g) cultivate/grow (h) cultivation (i) grow/ cultivate (j) decorate
Set-20
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable word from the box. (Make any grammatical change if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
wake obtain Expression Go till be
moment integral perceive what by use
Language (a) — an important medium of expression of thoughts, feelings, ideas etc. We use it from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use language not only during our (d) — hours but also in our dreams. We use language to (e) — what we feel and to say (f) — we like or dislike. We also use it to (g) — information. In short, language is an (h) — part of what we do, (i) — and believe. We must avoid (j) — bad language.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
Jerry, an (a) — of twelve lived in the orphanage. The write hired a cabin (b) — to the orphanage. Jerry came to the cabin to (c) — wood for the writer. He also (d) — some extra work for the (e) — of the writer. Once he (f) — a cubby-hole where he (g) — some kindling and medium wood (h) — that the writer might (i) — dry fire materials ready in (j) — of sudden wet weather.
Answer to the Question No. Set-20:
9. (a) is (b) moment (c) till (d) waking (e) express (f) what (g) obtain (h) integral (i) perceive (j) using
10. (a) orphan (b) belonging (c) chop/cut (d) did (e) comfort r/convenience (f) noticed/found (g) put (h) so (i) get/find (j) case
Set-21
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable word from the box. (Make any grammatical change if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need:
appear use at Afflict differ city Alarm
due pollute severe increase from suffer Rural
Many diseases are rising (a) — an (b) — rate, which experts believe is (c) — to increased (d) — of the environment. Pollution (e) — to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too are (f) — by (g) — use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people (h) — to suffer from many more diseases and suffer more (i) — than country people. Now let us see how life in cities is (j) — from that in the country.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap:
E-mail has brought (a) — revaluation in modem (b) — Messages can be transmitted from one country to another within (c) —. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become greatly (d) — on this speedy mode of communication. It has, (e) —, not reached every one, especially in (f) — countries like ours, as most people cannot (g) — to have a personal computer. But (h) — here people have started (i) — commercially operated e-mail for important (j) —.
Answer to the Question No. Set-21:
9. (a) at (b) alarming (c) due (d) pollution (e) appears (f) afflicted (g) increasing (h) are used (i) severely (j) different
10. (a) about (b) communication (c) seconds (d) dependent (e) however (f) developing (g) afford (h) still (i) using (j) purposes/matters
Set-22
9. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box (make any grammatical change if necessary). There are more words in the box than you need. 10
flood climate Warmer Alarm Unnecessary
change evidence destroy rise prediction
Gradual Severely increase - Catastrophic
The world is getting (a) — because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) — as a result of pollution. In the recent years, there have been many (c) — reports that the world’s (d) — is undergoing a significant (e) —. All these reports provide strong (f) — that world temperatures are (g) — day by day. Climatologists (h) — that mid way through the next century temperatures may have (i) — as much as 4’C. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) — coastal areas and farmlands.
10. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap: 10
Today women (a) — an important role in all spheres of life. They (b) — no longer within the four walls of their home. They have (c) — out of their kitchens and are (d) — with men in all the development programmes of the government. Many women have (e) — higher education and are (f) — as doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators, justice etc. they have been able to (g) — their worth. However, women still face (h) — discrimination. Many girls are married (i) — at an early age. Many never (j) — to school.
Answer to the Question No. Set-22
9. (a) warmer (b) unnecessarily (c) alarrming (d) climate (e) change (f) evidence (g) increasing/rising (h) predict (i) risen/increased (j) flood.
10. (a) play (b) are (c) come (d) working (e) received (f) working (g) prove (h) gender (i) off (j) go.
1 comment:
Please can u post a list of important words(with meaning).
for HSC English 1st part's and 2nd parts vocabulary tests. it will be very helpful if there are separate vocab list for 1st paper and 2nd paper.
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