Subject Code 1 0 8
BAF Shaheen College Dhaka
Practice Preparatory Test Examination-1 : 2020 Class X
(English Version) Subject : English 2nd Paper
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks100
Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.510=5
a from the extremity reflect long
at lie situate rare captivate sanctuary
The Kuakata beach (a) in the southern (b) of Bangladesh. It is one of the (c) beaches in the world that allows us to have (d) full view of the sunrise and sunset. The (e) of the sunrise and sunset in the water of (f) Bay of Bengal is really (g) . The scene enchants human mind. The beach is not far from the Sundarbans. It has a charming coconut groves (h) the background. It is also a (i) of migratory birds. Many birds (j) the north come in winter. So, travellers can have an extra pleasure.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words : 0.510=5
Human life is full of (a) and sufferings. Even our joy and happiness get tainted (b) sorrows and sufferings. (c)
, we see that many great poets and philosophers dwell (d) the sunny and seamy sides of life. It is the most impossible for one only to have (e) of joy (f) experiencing the (g) of ills and sufferings that beset our life.
Being rational, we are (h) to analyze our hopes and aspirations with reason. But, alas! Sorrows and despairs are so (i) And our joy and happiness seem to be (j) and imaginative.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1x5=5
A man of integrity possess is upholds never thinks
to tell a lie or do any dishonest deed
Integrity his honesty and truthfulness even at the cost of his life
He this quality, are considered super human beings
Those who an uncommon quality of human beings
a man of great courage
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.510=5
use implement require come have
constitute undermine honour create give
It is high time we (a) our brain about the curse of dowry. The issues of dowry (b) to be considered in view of country’s socio-economic, cultural, political circumstances. United efforts (c) to put an end to violence against women. A specific framework must be drawn up to be (d) . Anyway, we can hope that dowry (e) to an end in the time to come. It (f) social imbalance. It also (g) women. Women (h) half of our population. We must (i) them. We must (j) them education.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
“Good for nothing fellow, get out of my sight.” “Why, sir?” “You must know this,” said the master. “What, sir?” said the servant. “You are worthy of nothing.” “Sorry, sir. Pardon me this time, please.”
6. Change the sentence according to direction. 110=10 a) We should read books to gain knowledge. (Complex)
b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Passive)
c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Interrogative) d) If we read books, we can enrich our minds. (Simple)
e) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive)
f) They give us both knowledge and pleasure. (Negative)
g) As they are our real friends, they remain with us in time of danger. (Compound) h) Some books are very interesting. (Exclamatory)
i) We can build up a developed society by reading books. (Complex) j) Nothing but books can remove the darkness of ignorance. (Affirmative)
7. Complete the sentences. 51=5
a) Make proper use of time lest .
b) It was many years .
c) He feigned as though .
d) Had you forbidden me .
e) The wearer best knows .
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis. 0.510=5 (a) (confidence) makes a man reach the goal of life. The lack of (b) (determine) leads one to lose his confidence. You need it in order to overcome the problem in life. First fix up target in life. Then try (c) (sincere) to gain success. Don’t lose heart if you fail first. Remember that (d) (fail) is the pillar of success, whereas success without (e) (compete) is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (f) (mental) strong and you make (g) (prepare) for struggle to reach the goal. Nobody can be (h) (success) in his mission. Failure makes him more (i) (determine) to work with (j) (renew) vigour and energy.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 15=5 a) The idle can do little for the society, ?
b) One certainly knows it, ?
c) Idleness spoils the latent potentialities in a man, ?
d) Nothing is so great a slur than to be idle, ?
e) So, you as well as the other students should be industrious, ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connections. 15=5
People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act (a) they like. (b) , one cannot have one’s own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without considering the interest of others (c) his own interest. People in society may take their own decision, (d) these decisions ought not to be unjust (e) harmful to others.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5 excuse me could you please tell me about a credit card said a customer the banker said yes it is mysterious to many people let us see it what does it look like it looks like a phone card said the banker
Part B: Composition (40 Marks)
12. Suppose, you are Rakib Ahmed and you have completed your studies in Management from Dhaka University. Singer Bangladesh Ltd. is seeking for three Marketing Managers. So, the company has given a circulation recently in the Daily New Age. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one
page. 18=8
13. Suppose, you are Nabil/Nabila. You have passed the SSC Exam this year from Rangpur Zilla School. You intend to get yourself admitted into a college. So, you need a testimonial to get admitted there. Now, write an
application to the Headmaster of your school for a testimonial. 10
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘A Street Accident’. 10
15. Write a composition on ‘Population Problem in Bangladesh’. 12
