SSC English 1st Paper Model Test 11: RAJUK Uttara Model School & College

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

Unit 13, Lesson 2(B) — Social Networking

The advantages of the Internet technology has helped design a large number of web sites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular social media site. Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are other frequently used social services. Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet service provider. Secondly, you can make your personal profile public before the entire online community. It is like presenting yourself before the entire world. You can also look into other people's profile if you are interested. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Some services like Facebook allow users to update their profiles. Fourthly, networks allow users to post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments from friends and other users. Finally, there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/viewers, and what information should be shared with others.

1. (a) "The advantages of the Internet technology have helped design a large number of websites." What part of speech is 'internet' in this sentence?
   i. Adverb
   ii. Noun
   iii. Adjective
   iv. Verb
2. (b) "At present, Facebook is the most popular." What part of speech is 'present' in this sentence?
   i. Adverb
   ii. Adjective
   iii. Verb
   iv. Noun
3. (c) The word 'protection' can be replaced by ⎯⎯.
   i. Shielded
   ii. Fortification
   iii. Safeguarded
   iv. Ramification
4. (d) Social networking sites are based on ⎯⎯.
   i. Facebook
   ii. Blog post
   iii. Internet
   iv. Personal profile
5. (e) Finally, there are ⎯⎯ protection measures too.
   i. Publicity
   ii. Financial
   iii. Confidentiality
   iv. Suitableness
6. (f) In the passage, the writer has ⎯⎯ view on social networks.
   i. Critical
   ii. Positive
   iii. Ominous
   iv. Neutral
7. (g) Social networking services ⎯⎯ privacy protection measures.
   i. Undermine
   ii. Ascertain
   iii. Neutralize
   iv. Enfeeble

2. Answer the following questions in your own words2 × 5 = 10

Answer from the passage above (Social Networks). Write 1–2 sentences for each.

1. (a) What is social network?
2. (b) What are some uses of social networks?
3. (c) How can we present ourselves before the entire world?
4. (d) What is the advantage of social networks?
5. (e) How are these networks making a global community?

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

Unit 13, Lesson 3(C) — E-Learning

But in e-learning, as said by global e-learning guru Dr. Badrul H Khan, every step such as, registration, admission, classroom entry and exit, class work, attendance, discussion with course mates, feedback, exams and finally certification must take place electronically through computer and the Internet technology in a virtual campus. Everything is digitized and conducted by a system called Learning Management System (LMS). So online education programmes blend various components of e-learning. The revolutionary concept of e-learning is already in its practice phase in many parts of the world. Professor Khan has developed a framework and important literatures on e-learning which have been praised by pundits worldwide including Bangladesh. Professor Khan is especially enthusiastic about the prospect of e-learning in Bangladesh.

Type one word in each gap.

E-learning (a) ____ to (b) ____ learning. It is an education system in which all the (c) ____ of imparting education to students are performed using computer and internet technology. In this (d) ____ system of education the normal processes of (e) ____ are conducted by LMS.

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

Topic: The Padma Bridge

The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose bridge in Bangladesh. It is built across the Padma River. This bridge is now completed. It has connected Louhajong, Munshiganj to Shariatpur and Madaripur. It has connected 21 southern districts with the capital. The Padma Bridge is the most expensive project in the history of Bangladesh. There is a highway on the upper level and a railway line on the lower level. It has 41 spans and each span is 150 meter long. Its length is 6150 m and width is 18.18 m. The project has taken 1062 hectares of land. The total cost of the bridge is Tk. 30,139.39 crore. This total cost has been funded by the government of Bangladesh alone. China Major Bridge Engineering company Ltd. did the overall construction work. This mega project has been inaugurated on 25 June 2022. The Bridge will contribute a lot to the economic development of Bangladesh. It will increase the GDP by as much as 1.2 percent.

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

Write a summary of the passage on "The Padma Bridge" in 5–7 sentences.

6. Match the parts of sentences in columns A, B and C1 × 5 = 5

Column A is given. Choose the right part from Column B and Column C.

• brilliant boys and girls leave there nature lands / the government should create suitable atmosphere / every country as there is always a scarcity / engineers go abroad and work there / and experienced people from one country to
• in the country to stop it. / for fat salaries and better service condition. / of skilled and talented people. / another is called brain drain. / and settle there.

1. (a) The migration of meritorious, skilled
2. (b) Lured by the great advantages of developed countries
3. (c) Often expert doctors, scientists and
4. (d) Brain drain is a great loophole for
5. (e) Brain drain being a great curse

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

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

(a) In 1850, Alfred Nobel joined his father's company. (b) He was an engineer and chemist. (c) He earned a lot of money from his Dynamite business. (d) This award was named after Alfred Nobel and it was called 'Nobel Prize'. (e) Dr. Alfred Nobel was born on 21st October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. (f) After some years, Alfred Nobel invented Dynamite. (g) He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work for setting up peace in the world. (h) His father Emanuel Nobel was an architect and researcher.

8. Write a paragraph on 'Your Visit to a Place of Historical Interest'10

Answer the following questions in your paragraph: (a) What do you mean by a place of historical interest? (b) Have you ever paid a visit to such a place? (c) Where did you go? (d) Which thing attracted you most? (e) What have you learnt by visiting that historical place?

9. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story10

Beginning: "In his boyhood, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Zilani (R) was going to Baghdad for education. On the eve of his departure from home, his mother said to him........."

10. Describe the graph showing yearly imports and exports of a country10

The graph shows yearly imports and exports (Billion Dollars). Describe the graph in about 150 words. Highlight and summarize the information.

📊 Graph Data: Yearly Imports and Exports (Billion Dollars)2020: Import 42.67, Export 36.35 | 2021: Import 72.23, Export 48.10 | 2022: Import 68.84, Export 56.44

11. Write an e-mail describing merits and demerits of Facebook10

Suppose, you are Saiful/Sharifa and your friend is Tamim/Tiara. Now, write an e-mail describing merits and demerits of Facebook.

12. Write a dialogue about how to improve skills in English10

Suppose, you are Siam/Samia. You have a friend named Emon/Emi. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about how to improve your skills in English.