SSC English 1st Paper Question Solution 2025 — Cumilla Board

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

1. (a) The word 'combustion' mentioned in the text refers to ——.
   (i) kindling (ii) burning (iii) consumption (iv) flame
2. (b) —— are mainly responsible for greenhouse effect.
   (i) Wild animals (ii) Plants (iii) Humans (iv) Aquatic plants
3. (c) Trees are very useful to the congenial atmosphere because they ——.
   (i) absorb greenhouse gases (ii) emit carbon dioxide (iii) absorb carbon dioxide (iv) generate carbon dioxide
4. (d) —— is the main cause of increasing carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere.
   (i) Deforestation (ii) The burning of fossil fuels (iii) Destruction of forests (iv) Desertification
5. (e) What is contextual meaning of the word 'release'?
   (i) Free (ii) Give away (iii) Discharge (iv) Dismiss
6. (f) Coal is used for —— energy.
   (i) compacting (ii) minimizing (iii) decreasing (iv) generating
7. (g) The main theme of the passage is to ——.
   (i) show how humans are responsible for greenhouse effect (ii) show the importance of tree plantation (iii) show the result of deforestation (iv) show how fossil fuels are being used

2. Answer the following questions2 × 5 = 10

1. (a) What is the effect of burning fossil fuels?
2. (b) How can trees help save our environment?
3. (c) When did mills and factories begin to increase?
4. (d) "Human beings are responsible for the greenhouse effect." — Do you agree? Why/Why not?
5. (e) What are the causes lying behind deforestation?

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text1 × 5 = 5

Text: May Day or International Worker's Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight hour workday. Two days later, about 6000 workers brought out a rally addressed by the labour leaders. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured.The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

People all over the world observe May 1, as International Workers' Day to (a) ____ the historical struggle and sacrifice made by the working class people. For their great (b) ____ , now the workers can enjoy an eight hour workday. It was a historical struggle (c) ____ the employers and employees. This day reminds that the (d) ____ will be exploited until they raise their (e) ____ for their rights and privileges.

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

William Wordsworth

💡 Write short answers (a word or a phrase) taken from the passage.

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words10

6. Match the parts of sentences in columns 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences1 × 5 = 5

• has been given / this invaluable virtue / this great virtue / achieves success / the best quality of a human being
• in every sphere of life. / and is a great virtue. / is an ideal of humanity in all eras. / from the early stage of life. / to good manners.

1. (a)Good manner is
   ____
   ____
2. (b)A man of good manners
   ____
   ____
3. (c)In all religions, a great importance
   ____
   ____
4. (d)A person who possesses
   ____
   ____
5. (e)So, all of us should cultivate
   ____
   ____

7. Put the parts of the story in correct order1 × 8 = 8

(a) Returning home from England in 1913, he took over his father's enterprise after his father's death.(b) He did his B.Sc in Chemistry from Presidency College in 1911.(c) Sukumar Roy, a famous children's writer was born in Kolkata in 1887.(d) He then went to England to study photography and printing technology.(e) Sukumar Roy passed away in 1923 in Kolkata, India.(f) His family was originally from Masua in Mymensingh.(g) He passed the Entrance examination from City School, Kolkata.(h) His prominent writings are Abol-Tabol, Ha-Ya-Ba-Ra-La, Pagla Dashu and Bahurupi.

Choose which sentence comes at each position (1 = first).

Position 1 ____ Position 2 ____ Position 3 ____ Position 4 ____ Position 5 ____ Position 6 ____ Position 7 ____ Position 8 ____

8. Write a paragraph on "The Importance of Learning English" (about 150 words)10

Answer these questions in your paragraph:(a) What are the benefits of learning English?(b) What will happen if you do not learn English?(c) Why is English globally used?(d) How can you learn English effectively?

9. Complete the story and give a suitable title to it10

Add at least ten sentences to complete the story and give it a suitable title.

Beginning: Once there lived a poor woodcutter in a village near a jungle. He used to cut woods from the forest and sell it in the market. But one day, while cutting wood..........

10. Describe the graph in about 150 words10

The graph shows the percentage of the students' choice of reading books from the library of ABC Model High School, Dhaka in the academic session 2023. Describe the graph in about 150 words. Highlight and summarize the information given in the graph.

Choice of Reading Books (%)01020304050607065%Story Books38%Poems62%Science Books35%History40%Journal

11. Write an email: inviting your friend to your birthday party10

Suppose, you are Abid/Abida. You are going to celebrate your birthday next week. Kabir/Kabita is your friend who lives in Cumilla. Now, write an email to invite him/her to attend your birthday party.

12. Write a dialogue: your favourite hobby10

Suppose, you are Shipon/Shilpi. Nabil/Nabila is your friend. Both of you have some hobbies. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about your favourite hobby.