Model Test 2 (Full): Class Eight (অষ্টম শ্রেণী) English 1st Paper

1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives1 × 7 = 7

Read the passage and answer questions 1 & 2

Bangladesh is home to more than 54 Indigenous groups, including the Chakma, Marma, and Tripura, with most living in the northern and southeastern flatlands, and the rest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. They have distinct lifestyles, economic practices, and belief systems. These groups speak at least 35 distinct languages, adding to the country's cultural richness. However, many of these languages are endangered, as the dominance of Bangla and modern societal pressures push them towards extinction, a global issue known as "language death." The UN warns that many Indigenous languages are disappearing, with one dying every two weeks. During the British colonial rule, indigenous communities played a significant role in resisting oppression. Leaders like Sidhu and Kanu led uprisings, such as the Santhal Rebellion, highlighting their contributions to the anti-colonial struggle. Despite this legacy, Indigenous people in Bangladesh today face challenges in preserving their languages and culture. The government's efforts to include Indigenous languages in preschool education face hurdles like a lack of trained teachers and resources for higher education. Additionally, the 1957 construction of the Kaptai Dam, funded by USAID and built by the Pakistani government, displaced thousands of people in the hill tracts, submerging their homes and farmlands under the Karnaphuli River, disrupting their livelihoods and cultural connections to the land. This history of displacement and ongoing marginalization continues to affect indigenous communities in Bangladesh.

1. (a) The number of Indigenous groups in Bangladesh is ⎯.
   i. less than 54 ii. more than 54 iii. less than 55 iv. more than 55
2. (b) In Bangladesh, most of the Indigenous groups live ⎯.
   i. in northern flatland ii. in southeastern flatland iii. in southern flatland iv. both i and ii
3. (c) The rest of Indigenous population in Bangladesh resides in ⎯.
   i. CHT ii. Chattogram Division iii. southeastern part iv. north region
4. (d) The number of distinct languages Indigenous groups in Bangladesh speak ⎯.
   i. more than 35 ii. less than 35 iii. at least 35 iv. none of the above
5. (e) What global issue is related with the extinction of Indigenous languages?
   i. Language Change ii. Language Death iii. Dominance of Bangla iv. Modern Societal pressures
6. (f) According to the UN an Indigenous language disappears ⎯.
   i. every week ii. every two weeks iii. every three weeks iv. every four weeks
7. (g) Which of the following sentence is not true?
   i. Language death means disappearing of languages ii. Indigenous communities played important role in anti-colonial movement. iii. Kaptai Dam was built by the government of Bangladesh iv. The government is trying to include indigenous languages in preschool.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

1. (h) Which leaders were prominent during the Santhal Rebellion?
   i. Sidhu and Kanu ii. Sidhu and Surya Sen iii. Kanu and Titumir iv. Sidhu, Kanu and Titumir
2. (i) What challenges do Indigenous people in Bangladesh face today?
   i. political instability ii. difficulty in preserving languages and culture iii. lack of education iv. land ownership conflicts
3. (j) What is one issue in including Indigenous languages in preschool education?
   i. high cost of education ii. lack of parental interest iii. lack of trained teacher iv. lack of Indigenous students
4. (k) The Kaptai Dam was built in ⎯.
   i. 1947 ii. 1957 iii. 1967 iv. 1977
5. (l) The construction of the Kaptai Dam was funded by ⎯.
   i. World Bank ii. UNDP iii. ADB iv. USAID
6. (m) Due to Kaptai Dam, the river that submerged homes and farmlands was ⎯.
   i. Karnaphuli ii. Meghna iii. Padma iv. Jamuna
7. (n) What impact did the construction of the Kaptai Dam have on Indigenous communities?
   i. improved irrigation ii. displacement of thousands iii. increased agricultural production iv. urban development
8. (o) What continues to affect Indigenous communities in Bangladesh today?
   i. urbanization ii. climate change iii. displacement and marginalization iv. overpopulation

2. Answer the following questions2 × 5 = 10

Answer from the passage about Indigenous groups. Write 1–2 short sentences for each.

1. (a) How many Indigenous groups are there in Bangladesh?
2. (b) Where do the Indigenous groups in Bangladesh live?
3. (c) How many distinct languages are spoken by Indigenous groups in Bangladesh?
4. (d) What global issue threatens the survival of Indigenous languages in Bangladesh?
5. (e) How frequently does the UN report an Indigenous language disappears globally?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

1. (f) What role did Indigenous communities play during British colonial rule?
2. (g) Which Indigenous leaders were associated with the Santhal Rebellion?
3. (h) What challenges do Indigenous people in Bangladesh face in preserving their language and culture?
4. (i) What was the impact of the 1957 construction of the Kaptai Dam?
5. (j) Who funded the construction of the Kaptai Dam and who built it?

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word1 × 5 = 5

Read the passage and answer questions 3 & 4

The word 'hygiene' means the practice of keeping ourselves clean. It also means to keep our home and work places clean. It is important for our good health. Hygiene is thought to be next to godliness. It is because we cannot achieve anything physically, mentally or spiritually if we are unclean in our body, mind and soul. Nobody likes an unclean person either. So we must follow the rules of hygiene. First, we must keep our body clean. We should have a bath every day and wash our hair regularly. This will keep the body and hair free from dirt and bacteria. Secondly, we should wash our clothes regularly. Dirty clothes give off bad smell and invite germs. We should wear socks and shoes when we go out to protect our feet from dust and germs. It is also important to wash our hands before meals and after using the toilet. We should brush our teeth twice a day, after breakfast and supper. We must also cut our nails regularly. Our drinking water must be safe. We can get safe water by boiling and filtering. Finally, we should keep our surroundings and environment clean. If we do and follow all the above things properly, we will be able to lead a healthy and happy life.

Type one word in each gap.

Hygiene means (a) ____ ourselves and our surroundings clean. It is very important to maintain good (b) ____ . Taking bath everyday, washing clothes, brushing teeth, cutting nails regularly are the parts of the rules of (c) ____ . Our drinking water must be pure. Last of all, we should (d) ____ a clean environment to lead a (e) ____ life.

4. Write the synonym or antonym as directed1 × 5 = 5

(a) hygiene (synonym): ____ (b) achieve (antonym): ____ (c) mentally (synonym): ____ (d) protect (antonym): ____ (e) dust (synonym): ____

5. Complete the table with information from the passage1 × 5 = 5

Read the passage and answer questions 5, 6 & 7

Kazi Nazrul Islam (25 May 1899- 29 August 1976), known popularly as Nazrul, was a Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pioneered poetic works espousing intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression. His poetry and nationalist activism earned him the popular title of "Bidrohi Kobi". Accomplishing a large body of acclaimed works through his life, Nazrul is officially recognized as the national poet of Bangladesh. Born into a Bengali Muslim family, Nazrul received religious education and worked as a Muezzin at a local mosque. He learned of poetry, drama, and literature while working with theatrical groups. After serving in the British Indian Army, Nazrul established himself as a journalist in Calcutta. He assailed the British Raj in India and preached revolution through his poetic works, such as "Bidrohi" and "Bhanger Gaan", as well as his publication "Dhumketu". His impassioned activism in the Indian independence movement often led to his imprisonment by British authorities. While in prison, Nazrul wrote the "Rajbandir Jabanbandi". Exploring the life of the downtrodden masses of India, Nazrul worked for their emancipation. Nazrul writings explore themes such as love, freedom, and revolution; he opposed all bigotry, including religious and gender. Throughout his career, Nazrul wrote short stories, novels, and essays but is best known for his poems, in which he pioneered new forms such as Bengali ghazals. Nazrul, wrote and composed music for his nearly 4000 songs, collectively known as Nazrul Geeti. At the age of 43, he began suffering from an unknown disease, losing his voice and memory. It caused Nazrul's health to decline steadily and forced him to live in isolation for many years. Invited by the government of Bangladesh, Nazrul and his family moved to Dhaka in 1972, where he died in 1976.

6. Read the statements. Write (T) if true, (F) if false. If false, write the correct answer1 × 5 = 5

Choose True or False. If you choose False, the correct statement will be shown.

1. (a) Many people rebelled against fascism and oppression before Nazrul.
   True (T) False (F)✓ Correct: Nazrul pioneered poetic works espousing intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression.
2. (b) 'Bidrohi' is a poetry.
   True (T) False (F)✓ This statement is True.
3. (c) Nazrul could not write anything in prison.
   True (T) False (F)✓ Correct: While in prison, Nazrul wrote the "Rajbandir Jabanbandi".
4. (d) The number of music written by Nazrul is more than 3,000.
   True (T) False (F)✓ This statement is True (he wrote nearly 4000 songs).
5. (e) Nazrul could not speak after he was 43.
   True (T) False (F)✓ This statement is True (he lost his voice and memory).

7. Summarize the above text in your own words10

Write 5–7 sentences summarizing the passage about Kazi Nazrul Islam.

8. Match the parts of sentences in columns A and B to make five complete sentences1 × 5 = 5

Choose the right part from Column B for each sentence in Column A.

• chemical fertilizer, too.
• in many ways.
• wastes are thrown into it.
• is harmful.
• of our environment.

1. (a) Water is an important element
2. (b) Water can be polluted
3. (c) Water is polluted when
4. (d) Water is polluted by
5. (e) Polluted water

9. Rearrange the following sentences in correct order1 × 8 = 8

Type 1 to 8 beside each sentence to show its place in the story.

(a) He became very annoyed. (b) So, he procured a heavy stone. (c) During his stay, he received an unpaid letter from his friend. (d) An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health. (e) He packed it up in a fine box. (f) He wanted to teach his friend a good lesson. (g) The poet had to pay a double postage. (h) The letter contained nothing but some words.

10. Answer the following questions from the poems in your textbook (any 5 of 8)2 × 5 = 10

Answer any 5 of the 8 questions — the best five self-marks count. These questions are from your textbook poems, so please consult your textbook to verify your answers.

1. (a) What literary devices does the poet use in the poem "The News"?
2. (b) In the poem "Contemplation" where do you think the tree was?
3. (c) Where does the speaker want to be found at the end of the poem "Green Escape"?
4. (d) What makes the man happy in the poem "Ode on Solitude"?
5. (e) What is the central message of the poem "Something Told the Wild Geese"?
6. (f) Where is the little plant located at the beginning of the poem "A Little Plant"?
7. (g) In the poem "The Children's Song" what do the children pledge to their homeland?
8. (h) In Hason Raja's song, what message is conveyed through the desire to paint rooms in vibrant hues?

11. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own way10

Beginning: Once there was a boy named Raisul. He lost his father when he was in class nine. His mother was a very active woman. She encouraged Raisul to continue his studies.... (continue the story)

12. Write a paragraph on "Dengue Fever" in 150 words10

Answer the questions: (a) What is dengue fever? (b) How does the virus spread? (c) What are the symptoms? (d) What is the treatment? (e) How can we prevent it?

13. Write a dialogue about how to learn English well10

Suppose you are Abid/Abida. Write a dialogue between you and your teacher about how to learn English well.