SSC English 1st Paper Model Test 17

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

Unit 3, Lesson 3(B) — 21 February

21 February is a memorable day in our national history. We observe the day every year as International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. The struggle to achieve our language rights is known as the Language Movement. The seed of Language Movement was sown on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad Ali Zinnah, the then Governor General of Pakistan, declared in a public meeting in Dhaka that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest all over the country. The protest continued non-stop, gathering momentum day by day. It turned into a movement and reached its climax in 1952. The government outlawed all sorts of public meetings and rallies to stop it. The students of Dhaka University defied the law and brought out a peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952. When the procession reached near Dhaka Medical College, the police opened fire on the students, killing Salam, Rafiq, Barkat, Safiur and Jabbar. As a result, there were mass protests all over the country and the government had to declare Bangla as a state language. This kindled the sparks of independence movement of Bangladesh.

1. (a) The word 'outlaw' means ⎯⎯.
   i. frame a law
   ii. ban
   iii. bar
   iv. stop
2. (b) What was the type of protest procession?
   i. peaceful
   ii. violent
   iii. aggressive
   iv. non peaceful
3. (c) The word 'momentum' means ⎯⎯.
   i. force
   ii. support
   iii. acceptance
   iv. rejection
4. (d) The martyrs who are mentioned in the passage were ⎯⎯ martyrs.
   i. freedom
   ii. language
   iii. democratic
   iv. socialist
5. (e) What continued non stop?
   i. dissatisfaction
   ii. peaceful condition
   iii. the war
   iv. the protest
6. (f) Which of the following best describes between Salam and Rafiq?
   i. fighters
   ii. protestor
   iii. activists
   iv. martyrs
7. (g) The word 'kindle' is ⎯⎯.
   i. Noun
   ii. Adjective
   iii. Verb
   iv. Adverb

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

Answer from the passage above (21 February). Write 1–2 sentences for each.

1. (a) Why did the martyrs sacrifice their lives in 1952?
2. (b) How is the Language Movement related to the independence of Bangladesh?
3. (c) Why was the government bound to declare Bengali as a state language?
4. (d) Who were killed in the movement?
5. (e) Do you think Language Movement had any influence on any other movement? Discuss it in 2/3 sentences.

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

Unit 5, Lesson 4(C) — Fish Population & Global Warming

Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer fish fries. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world's most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty.

Type one word in each gap.

It is (a) ____ from the passage that global warming is (b) ____ great threat for fish population. (c) ____ global warming, food production and oxygen (d) ____ in water decreases. As a result, some fish may be extinct (e) ____ .

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

Topic: Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage was an English mathematician. He was also a mechanical engineer who is well-known for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred to Porterhouse, Cambridge. He was the top mathematician there. He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal University in 1861. From 1828 to 1839 Babbage was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today's computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October, 1871.

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

Write a summary of the passage on "Charles Babbage" 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.

• with the onset / for protection / have been washed away / has made / have to bear the brunt
• from the river erosion. / thousands of people homeless. / of the monsoons. / of the river erosion. / by eroding rivers.

1. (a) The river erosion
2. (b) It takes a devastating turn
3. (c) People living near river banks
4. (d) Vast tracts of cultivable land
5. (e) Many areas need special

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) The king followed the advice of the physician and became slim and fully cured. (b) He advised the king to move a heavy club in the air till he got tired. (c) He did not undergo physical labour. (d) The doctor was very wise. (e) He became bulky and could not do anything. (f) Once there was an idle king. (g) He did not prescribe any medicine. (h) He called in a doctor.

8. Write a paragraph on 'A Rainy Day'10

Answer the following questions: (a) What is a rainy day? (b) How is a rainy day? (c) What do people do on this day? (d) How do people feel on a rainy day? (e) What happens to the poor? (f) How do school going boys and girls feel on a rainy day?

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

Beginning: "Once a hungry fox was searching for food in the forest. After a while he came to a vineyard. He was tempted by the fine bunches of ripe grapes .........."

10. Describe the pie chart showing the time allocation of students' daily activities10

The pie chart below shows the time allocation of students' daily activities. Describe the chart in 150 words.

Time Allocation of Students' Daily Activities Sleep 30% School hours 25% Study 20% Recreation 12% Play 5% Others 8%

11. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her what you intended to do after the SSC Exam10

Suppose, you are Sayem/Sayma of 50 Kazalshah, Sylhet-3100. You have a best friend named Sujon/Sujana who lives at 30 Pallabi, your friend informed you about his/her plan after the SSC Exam. Now, write a letter to your friend telling him/her what you intended to do after the SSC Exam.

12. Write a dialogue about the bad effect of smoking10

Suppose, you are Adib/Adiba. Your friend is Srabon/Sraboni. Your friend is addicted to smoking. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the bad effect of smoking.