English 2nd Paper

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. 0.5x10=5
for a and the for afford expensive influence
Travelling has beneficial (a)___ on our minds. The human mind always craves (b)___ change. This is
(c)___ by travelling in new lands. There is none who does not feel (d)___ thrill of joy at the new sight
(e)___ experience. Travelling gives us an opportunity to enjoy (f)___ most charming scenes (g)___
nature. Though it is (h)___, it can bring a change both in body (i)___ mind. Thus, travelling helps one
complete his knowledge and makes him (j)___ perfect man .
2. Complete the following passage with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Patriotism is (a)__ noble virtue. It is (b)__ inherent instinct in human nature. It inspires a man to shed
the drop of blood to(c)__ the liberty and dignity of the country. But patriotism should not be merely a so
called slogan (d)__ the public meeting to impress the people. It should be remembered in the core of
(e)__ heart and must be (f)__ by our deeds. Real patriotism is always (g)__by the people. Everybody
should (h)__ in mind that a pretender must be defeated. Nobody will honor or remember (i)__ mock
patriot. A real patriot does not (j)__ any reward in return of his great deed
3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1x5=5
Integrity possess to tell a lie or do any dishonest deed.
A man of integrity is his honesty and truthfulness even at the cost of his life.
It upholds faith and commands confidence.
He never thinks this quality, are considered super human beings.
Those who generates a man of great courage.
4. Complete the following text with right from of the verbs given in the box. 0.5x10=5
make be satisfy result achieve inspire know launch want land
Man has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He (a)__ with what he (b)__ and seen. He (c)__ to know
and see more and more. The curiosity to know more (d)__ him to undertake and carry out hard and
dangerous tasks which eventually (e)__ in epoch-making discoveries. In the field of science and
technology, man in the meantime (f)__ what (g)__ once inconceivable. Man has already (h)__ on the
moon and (i)__ a journey to (j)__ the impossible possible.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"We would like to go on an excursion. Can we have your permission, sir?" said the students. "Yes, you
can arrange it after the Test-examination is over. And you should choose a historical place for that,"
replied the Headmaster. "Thank you sir," said the students.
6. Change the sentences according to directions given in the brackets. 10
a) Copying in the exam is a social crime. (Interrogative)
b) It is a heinous crime. (Exclamatory)
c) The student who copies in the exam deceives himself. (Simple)
d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Passive)
e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive)
f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. (Complex)
g) If we fail to stop it, our education will be questioned. (Simple)
h) Our education system should be moderated. (Active)
i) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (Comparative)
j) The government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1x5=5
a) If you had not intervened in time,_______________.
b) Many days have passed since___________.
c)__________ is afraid of fire.
d) Work hard provided that ___________.
e) ______________is not valued till it is gone.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the
parenthesis. 0.5x10=5
a)_(Persevere)_is needed to be b)_(success)_in life. Those who do not persevere in life become c)
_(success)_in their mission and only blame their lot for their d)_(fortune)_. e)_(Persevere)_people do
not fail. f)_(Sincere)_ is another important virtue which g)_(able)-a person to accomplish a job
h)_(fruit)_. Student life is the i)_(form)_period of a man's life. One should not j)_(use)_this period of life.
9. Make tag questions of these sentences. 1x5=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 slur than to be idle,___ ?
e) So, you as well as the other students of your class should be industrious,__?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors . 1x5=5
Everybody knows a)__ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man
b)__does not follow the rules of sincerity, can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not
conscious of the importance of sincerity for c)__they don't have the benefit of success. d)__, we should
be sincere to our work. e)____ we are sincere to our work, we suffer in the long run.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following. 5
tanjila why didnt you come to school yesterday my mother was severely ill so I could not come to school
yesterday how is she now she is better today
Part B: Composition
12. Suppose you are Ali/Alia and you have completed B.A (Honours)Degree from the university of
Rajshahi. Dhaka College is going to recruit some teachers. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the
post of an English teacher. 8

13. Suppose you are an inhabitant of Tultikor, Sylhet. Your locality is severely affected by the recent
flood. Write an application to the District Commissioner of Sylhet requesting him for arranging some
flood relief and medical aid. 10

14. Climate change is one of the most burning Issues now a days. Write a paragraph on Climate
Change narrating its causes, effects and remedies. 10

15. Write a composition on 'The Season You Like Most'. 12