Subject Code 1 0 8
B A F Shaheen College Dhaka
Progress Evaluation Examination-1 : 2017 Class XII
Subject : English 2nd Paper
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks 100
[ N.B. : Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
Part A : Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross
() in those blanks. 0.510=5
Unfairmeans in the examination is (a) offence. It degrades (b) standard of education. If the students of (c) country do not acquire true (d) education, there will be no development for (e) country. (f) examinee should read seriously so that he can cut (g) good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be the only aim in life of all (h) students. (i) educated man can not support (j) unfairmeans in the examination at all.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 0.510=5 Once two friends were travelling (a) a forest. As they came half way, they saw a bear coming (b) them. One of them climbed (c) a tree. The other did not know how (d) climb up a tree. So he lay flat (e) the ground. The bear came close (f) him. He smelt the man’s body. The bear went (g) . Then the other man came (h) from the tree. He said to the other friend that the bear put his mouth close (i) his ear. He wanted to know what the bear whispered (j) his ear.
3. Complete the setnences with suitable phrase/words given int the
box. 0.510=5
as well as would rather had better used to had to
what if was born let alone as if lest
a. We are a developing nation. We should make the best use of our resources we might lag behind.
b. I called you several times but could not get you. I felt you had given me wrong cell phone number.
c. He is a diabetic patient. He eat more vegetables than carbohydrate.
d. I spend my leisure by doing different activities. Gardening stamp collecting is my favourite hobby.
e. There be houses around here long time.
f. You look ill. You not go to work.
g. The canal dried up. They dig it.
h. His father gets a poor salary. He cannot afford to send his children to an ordinary school, an expensive school.
i. A : I can’t attend the meeting?
B : I’ll manage it.
j. Shamsur Rahman a poet deeply rooted in his own tradition, on 24th October, 1929 in Dhaka.
4. Complete the sentences using suitabel clauses/phrases. 0.510=5 a. Please remember that I can’t do the work alone. I will do every
work provided .
b. There goes the proverb, æUnited we stand, divided we fallÓ.
Unless we are united, .
c. Your father is looking for you. He will not accept you stay in the field playing so late. It is high time .
d. You are going to London by plane. Write your name and the address on your bag in case .
e. Birds can fly because . I wish I had the wings of a bird.
f. He saw a bear coming towards him. So he climbed up a tree lest .
g. I do not want to get wet in the rain. I will wait here until .
h. It was a heart rending story. Tears were rolling down on her face while .
i. I know she’ll want to carry on playing, even if . It’s an important match.
j. He is poor and has no house. Even if he had money, .
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per
subject and context. 0.510=5
Our bus (a) (reach) Daulatdia ghat. Again, I (b) (take) my seat.
The bus (c) (begin) to run at a high speed, we (d) (cross) Rajbari and Faridpur on the way. We also corssed Magura and Jhenaida on the way and (e) (reach) Jessore town at about 2 p.m. I (f) (enjoy) the natural beautiful scenery on he either side of the high way. When our bus (g) (stop) at Jessore, some passengers (h)
(get) down. Our bus reached Khulna at 3.30 pm. Sohel (i) (receive) me at the bus stand. The journey (j) (give) me much pleasure.
6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 15=5 a. Gold is one of the most precious metals (Positive)
b. If you do not move, you will die. (Simple) c. Who doesn’t hate a liar? (assertive)
d. We eat to live. (Complex)
e. As soon as all saw me, they came running to me. (Compound) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
ÒYou’ve helped me, Lucy,Ó said Karim. ÒYou cleaned the Health Complex yesterday. Today you’re helping me in the garden. Thank you for your help, Lucy.Ó
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph.
Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references
are clear. 15=5
Pahela Baishakh is a part and parcel of Bengali culture. It is the first day of Bangla year. It is celebrated with festivity across the country.
Both village and urban people celebrate this day. He arranges different programmes on this day. They are held in different places.
At Ramna Batamul, it is celebrated gorgeously.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank
spaces. 0.510=5
Water, a (a) (use adj as pre-pmodifier) element of the enviroment, is also polluted in (b) (use adj as pre-modifier) ways. Man pollutes water by throwing waste into it. Farmers use (c) (use adj as pre-modifier) fertilizers and insecticides in their fields. When rain and floods wash away some of (d) (use definite adj as pre- modifier) chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers. canals and ponds. Mills and factories also throw their (e) (use adj as pre- modifier) chemicals and waste products into rivers and canals and thus pollute the (f) (use adj as pre-modifier) water. (g) (use noun-adj as pre-modifier) vehicles aslo pollute rivers by dumping oil, food waste and human waste into them. (h) (use adj as pre- modifier) latrines and (i) (use adj as pre-modifier) drains standing on river and canal banks are also responsible for further pollution.
Thus water is contaminated by (j) (use adj as pre-modifier) kinds of waste and filth.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the
following passage. 0.510=5
Habit of reading is one of the best characteristics that a man can possess. (a) , it enables a man to enjoy the company of the wisest men of the world even when he is alone. (b) , it is said that book is one’s best friend in life. (c) , it keeps a man up-to-date. Like all other habits, habit of reading cannot be formed in a day. (d) , it should be acquired early in life. (e) , it will be possible for a man to enjoy every category of books. But, one should keep in mind that just to read any kind of book is not to be called a good reading habit.
(f) , good books can provide pure wisdom and innocent pleasure.
(g) , a man must make a proper selection of books which are to be read. If he fails to maitain this, habit of reading will not be fruitful to him. (h) , it may lead him to wrong path. (i) , Habit of reading good books can give a man vast knowledge and, (j) , can make him sound in every aspect of life.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the
words as directed below. 0.510=5
Women in our country suffer most because of social superstition and traditional belief. The main reasons for the sufferings of the women are social prejudices, social customes, educational backwardness and dependency on others. They become the victims of discrimination from their birth. They are not sent to school as the parents think it to be unprofitable. Generally, parents think that girls cannot contribute to the family. Women are not allowed to move freely by their parents. They get the same treatment in their husband’s house. No one thnk about the potentialities and talents of women.
12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. 0.510=5 Arif : Hello, How are you Zakia?
Zakia : Fine. What about you Arif : Well I was a bit sick Zakia : Really What happened
Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It trouble my stomach.
Zakia : That’s why I always try to avoid outside food they are unhygienic.
Arif : I’m not going to have it anymore.
Zakia : Anyway you take care bye.
Arif : Bye.
Part-B : Composition (40 Marks)
13. Write an application to Principal of your college to provide multi-
media facilities in the classrooms. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily newspaper. You have witnessed a massive fire on a garment factory. Writed report of about 120 words on it. Give a title to your report. 8 15. Write a paragraph on ÒDeforestationÓ in about 120-150 words. 10 16. Modern civilization is mostly projected in city life. Yet there are some discomforts and disadvantages of it. If you agree, write on the advantages and disadvantages of city life showing reasons of your
answer. Use 200-250 words. Give a title. 14
Subject Code 1 0 7
B A F Shaheen College Dhaka
Progress Evaluation Examination-1 : 2017 Class XII
Subject : English 1st Paper
Time : 3 Hours Full Marks 100
[ N.B. : The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
Part A : Reading Test (60 marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
15 December 2013
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters)- Nelson Mandela guided South Africa from the shackles of apartheid to a multi-racial democracy, as an icon of peace and reconciliation who came to embody the struggle for justice around the world.
Imprisoned for nearly three decades for his fight against white minority rule, Mandela never lost his resolve to fight for his people’s emancipation.
He was determined to bring down apartheid while avoiding a civil war. His prestige and charisma helped him win the support of the world.
æI hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I will fight it now, and will do so until the end of my days,” Mandela said in his acceptance speech on becoming South Africa’s first black president in 1994, ... æThe time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come.”
æWe have, at last, achieved our political emancipation.”
In 1933, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, an honor he shared with F.W de Klerk, the white African leader who had freed him from prison three years earlier and negotiated the end of apartheid.
Mandela went on to play a prominent role on the world stage as an advocate of human dignity in the face of challenges ranging from political repression to AIDS.
He formally left public life in June 2004 before his 86th birthday, telling his adoring countrymen : æDon’t call me. I’ll call you;” But he remained one of the world’s most revered public figures, combining celebrity sparkle with an unwavering message of freedom, respect and human rights.
A. Choose the correct answer from teh alternatives.
a. ‘Apartheid’ refers to
i. keeping two things apart ii. a kind of slavery
iii. a political system in which people of different races enjoy equal rights
iv. a political system in which people of different races are separated b. The word ‘emancipation’ stands for
i. extrication ii. redemption
iii. a freedom from political restrictions iv. enslavement c. Mandela hated most .
i. political emancipation ii. black domination iii. racial discrimination iv. white domination d. Nelson Mandela was called ‘Madiba’ by his friend because.
i. it was his clan name
ii. he was in prison for a long time
iii. he loved his friends very much
iv. he fought for the emancipation of people
e. æ... to embody the struggle for justice around the world.” What does it imply?
i. the struggle for global justice was incleded in mandela’s original movement
ii. the struggle for justice was raised to a global standard iii. the struggle for justice was finally brought to daylight iv. the struggle for justice came to and end
B. Answer the following questions. 25=10
a. The life sentence could not restrict mandela’s mind from his vow to fight for the emancipation of his people. Explain in a nutshell.
b. Write a short note on mandela being the advocate of human dignity.
c. Discuss how Mandela emancipated his people.
d. What was the ultimate goal of Mandela’s struggle?
e. æMandela’s movement was a non-violent one.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons.
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the means of achieving the goals of peace movement. (one is done for you) 25=10 A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, including ban of guns, and is often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Means to achieve these ends include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, demonstration, peace camps; supporting anti-war political candidates and banning guns, creating open government, direct democracy;
supporting people who expose war-crimes or conspiracies to create wars, and making laws. Different organizations involved in peace movements may have some diverse goals, but one common goal is sustainability of peace.
3. Summarize the following text. 10
Shilpi was only 15 years old when she married Rashid in 2008. Marrying off daughters at an early age is a standard practice for many families living in rural Bangladesh. After her wedding, Shilpi joined a local empowerment group that provides adolescent girls with the tools needed to gradually change cultural practices. particularly those pertaining to early marriage and pregnancy. The group’s activities include discussions on how to most effectively change behaviour related to reproductive health as well as one- on-one counselling. It also offers peer-to-peer support and life skills training that help adolescents say no to early marriage. The empowerment group is one of more that 10,000 groups supported by some local Non Government Organizations (NGOs) working all over Bangladesh. These NGOs work through Canada’s Adolescent Reproductive Health Project which also aims to increase access to quality health services for adolescents. During one of the group sessions, Shilpi came to understand the potentially harmful effects of early marriage and pregnancy. (165 words)
1. Advocacy of pacifism 2 3 4 5 6
4. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more words than needed. Make any grammatical change if
necessary. 0.510=5
to come know field when day
use more be for advance wonder
One of the greatest advances in modern technology has been invention of computer. It is a great (a) of science. It is (b) in all arenas of (c). It is getting developed (d) and more day by (e) . A time may come (f) it will be possible (g) people of all ages (h) use computer in various (i) . Then human life will (j) more easy and comfortable.
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. 110=10 Most of the Bangladeshi people know that Bangladesh lies in an active earthquake zone. Experts have been alarmed by the (a) of the quakes in the recent (b) . But experts do not give any (c) answer to the question about the (d) of the building in Dhaka City. (e) there is every possibility of occurring (f) in Bangladesh, experts call for taking (g) precautionary measures to reduce the losses. (h) is opined by RAJUK that earthquake (i) building code should be developed to (j) the losses.
6. The following sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in proper sequence.10 i. So, he paid the heavy charge for carrying.
ii. During his stay he received an unpaid letter from his friend and had to pay double postage.
iii. An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health.
iv. The letter contained nothing but some words.
v. So, he procured a heavy stone and packed it up in a fine box.
vi. His friend thought that the contents of the parcel were valuable.
vii. Then he sent it to his friend with the words on it æCarriage to be paid on delivery”.
viii. With a great hope in mind he opened the box and found nothing but an ordinary stone.
ix. Thus the poet taught his friend a good lesson.
x. He became very annoyed and wanted to teach his friend a good lesson.
Part II : Writing (40 marks)
7. Write a paragraph on æA Ideal Student” on the basic of the answers to the
followings questions in about 200 words. 10
a. Who is an ideal students?
b. What are the duties of an ideal student?
c. Does he participate in co-curricular activities?
d. Does he take part in games and sports?
e. Is he obedient to his superiors?
8. Complete the following story in your won words : 7 There was an old banyan tree in front of our house. My childhood memories revolve round that tree. One day, I came back to school and saw a few people talking to my uncle.
9. Suppose, you are Nirob. Your friend, Naeem is at present living in Pabna.
He did a good result in the last HSC examination and that result impressed
you greatly. Send a message to him through email congratulating him on his
brilliant result. 5
10. The graph below shows the Mobile Phone Subscribers in Bangladesh.
Describe the graph in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and report the main features given in the graph. 10
Mobile Phone Subscribers in Bangladesh (in millions)
11. Write down the theme of the following poem. (not more than 50 words) 8 The Charge of the Light Brigade
Lord Alfred Tennyson Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death,
Rode the six hundred.
‘Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns’ he said:
Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.
‘Forward, the Light Brigade!’
Was there a man dismay’d?
Not tho’ the soldiers Knew Some one had blunder’d:
Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred, Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them
Volley’d and thunder’d;
Storm’d at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.
