SSC English 1st Paper Model Test 19

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

Unit 7, Lesson 1(B) — Zainul Abedin

Zainul Abedin (29 December, 1914 − 28 May, 1976) was a Bangladeshi painter. He had an extraordinary talent and was internationally recognized for his paintings. He became well known in 1944 through his series of paintings on the great man-made famine in Bengal during British Colonial rule. He played a vital role in the art movement in Bangladesh and was the founding Principal of the Government Institute of Arts (Now Faculty of Fine Arts) at University of Dhaka. His paintings on Bengal Famine are considered as his most characteristic works. His homeland honoured him with the title 'Shilpacharya', or the great teacher of arts for his artistic and visionary qualities. He was a pioneer of the modern art movement and was rightly considered as the founding father of Bangladeshi modern arts. Abedin was born in Kishoregonj on 29 December, 1914. He spent most of his childhood near the scenic banks of the Brahmaputra river. The river and the open nature inspired him from his early life. The Brahmaputra later appeared in many of his paintings and remained a great source of inspiration throughout his career. As his tribute to the river Brahmaputra, he drew a series of water colour paintings in this regard. This helped him earn Governor's Gold Medal in All India Exhibition in 1938. This was the first time when he came under spotlight and this award gave Abedin the confidence to create his own visual style.

1. (a) 1944 is a remarkable year in Zainul's life because this is the year when:
   i. British Colonial rule came to an end
   ii. he was appointed the founding Principal of the Government Institute of Arts
   iii. he exhibited his series of paintings on the great man-made famine in Bengal
   iv. he earned Governors Gold Medal in all India Exhibition
2. (b) Which of the following has the closest meaning of the word 'talent'?
   i. wit
   ii. skill
   iii. power
   iv. honour
3. (c) Zainul Abedin is the ⎯⎯ of Bangladeshi Art.
   i. teacher
   ii. pioneer
   iii. sinister
   iv. explorer
4. (d) The gap between all India Exhibition and potrayal of his series of paintings on the great man-made famine in Bengal was ⎯⎯.
   i. 6 years
   ii. 8 years
   iii. 14 years
   iv. 9 years
5. (e) Which of the following statement is true about Zainul Abedin?
   i. He was averse to painting
   ii. He ridiculed painting
   iii. He had zest for painting
   iv. none of the above
6. (f) What did he use for Brahmaputra in his painting?
   i. plastic paint
   ii. ink and brush
   iii. oil paint
   iv. water colour
7. (g) What is the main theme of the passage?
   i. Zainul's birth and education
   ii. Zainul's famine sketches
   iii. Zainul's career as an artist
   iv. Zainul's contribution to Bangladeshi modern arts

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

Answer from the passage above (Zainul Abedin). Write 1–2 sentences for each.

1. (a) Who is Zainul Abedin?
2. (b) How did he become widely known?
3. (c) Why is he considered as the founding father of Bangladeshi modern arts?
4. (d) What was the role of the Brahmaputra River in Abedin's life?
5. (e) What helped him create his own visual style?

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

Unit 8, Lesson 1(B) — Shat Gambuj Mosque

'Heritage' is what we inherit from the past, live with in the present and then pass on to our children or future generation. Our unique source of life and inspiration is our cultural and natural heritage. When we speak of 'World Heritage', it indicates places and sites that we inherited from the past and pass on to the future generation of the entire world. The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is such a heritage. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Originally, the historic Mosque City was known as 'Khalifatabad'. It is situated at the outskirts of Bagerhat town — not very far from the dense mangrove forest of the Sundarbans. Khalifatabad was a Muslim colony. It was founded by the Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century. The infrastructure of the city reveals significant technical skills in many mosques as well as early Islamic monuments. Baked bricks were used for the construction of the buildings. The planning of the city was dominated by the tradition of Islamic architecture and the decorations were a combination of Mughal and Turkish architecture.

Type one word in each gap.

Heritage is a kind of pride of a (a) ____ . Among our heritages, the 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' is one, (b) ____ in Bagerhat. Bagerhat was (c) ____ Khalifatabad in the past. Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali, a (d) ____ general and saint built this mosque in the 15th (e) ____ . It is unique in its architectural features.

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

Topic: Munir Chowdhury

Munir Chowdhury was born in 1925 at Manikganj, Dhaka. He was a Bangladeshi educationist, playwright, literary critic and political rebel. Chowdhury graduated from Dhaka Collegiate School in 1941. He attended Aligarh Muslim University and later studied English literature for his Bachelors degree and Masters at the Dhaka University. In 1954, he completed a second Masters degree in Bengali. He was passionately devoted to Bangla language and culture, and courted imprisonment in 1952 for his participation in the Bangla language movement. Munir Chowdhury started his career in teaching at Brojolai College in Khulna and worked there between 1947 and 1950. Later he worked for some time at the Jagannat College in Dhaka in 1950. After that, he joined the Dhaka University in 1950 and faught both in English and Bengali language departments between 1950 and 1971. Munir Chowdhury actively participated in the Language Movement of 1952, and was imprisoned by the Pakistan government. He wrote his famous symbolic drama, Kabar in Bengali during his imprisonment. On 14 December 1971 Munir Chowdhury, along with a large number of Bengali intellectuals, educators, doctors and engineers, were kidnapped from their houses and later tortured and executed by the Pakistan Army and its Bangali collaborators Al-Badr, Al-Shams, only 2 days before the end of the Bangladesh War. His dead body could not be identified.

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

Write a summary of the passage on "Munir Chowdhury" 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.

• of utilising natural gas / our resources / by leaving the taps running / in city areas are not careful / our industrial production
• whenever they use it for day to day purposes. / and thus are wasting this resource. / will run out very soon. / of using natural resources. / by making the machines stoped.

1. (a) Many people living
2. (b) They waste water
3. (c) Load shedding hinders
4. (d) People are not careful
5. (e) If this wastage continues

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) He was very inquisitive about things around him. (b) People soon got tired when they talked to him. (c) His father got angry for this kind of activity. (d) A young boy of six or seven became the subject of talk in a village. (e) Because he always asked, "Why, why, why." (f) The boy often undertook some risky adventures. (g) Sometimes it was difficult to satisfy him with answers. (h) For example, once the boy set his father's barn on fire only to see how it could burn.

8. Write a paragraph on "Deforestation" in 200 words10

Answer the following questions: (a) What is deforestation? (b) What are the main causes of deforestation? (c) What are the effects of deforestation on men and animals? (d) What are the effects of deforestation on climate? (e) What measures should be taken to stop deforestation?

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

Beginning: "One day two rats stole a piece of bread. They tried to divide it into two equal parts but failed. Because each rat wanted the larger part of the bread. They even fought for that. Lastly, they agreed to put up their problem to the monkey who was considered the wisest animal in the forest. They went........"

10. Describe the pie-chart showing the choice of professions by educated youths in Bangladesh10

The pie-chart shows the choice of professions by different educated youths in Bangladesh. Describe the pie-chart in about 150 words. You are advised to highlight and summarize information given in the pie-chart.

Choice of Professions by Educated Youths in Bangladesh Govt. Job 30% Private Job 25% Foreign Job 15% Business 12% ICT Job 10% Farming 8%

11. Write a letter telling the importance of taking physical exercise10

Suppose, you are Anjan / Anjana, living at 114/B, Sadar Road Barishal. Your younger brother does not take physical exercise at all. Now, write a letter telling him/her the importance of taking physical exercise.

12. Write a dialogue about the causes and remedies of road accidents10

Suppose, you are Afsan/Afsana and your friend is Nayon/Nayona. Recently you have noticed that road accident is on the rise horribly in your country. Everyday many people fall victim to road accidents. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the causes and remedies of road accidents.