SSC English 1st Paper Model Test 22

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

Unit 5, Lesson 3(A) — Greenhouse Gases

Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests.

1. (a) The contextual meaning of the word 'concentration' is ⎯⎯.
   i. attention
   ii. submission
   iii. deliberation
   iv. accumulation
2. (b) What is the antonym of the word 'release'?
   i. hold
   ii. let to
   iii. let loose
   iv. give off
3. (c) 'Crude oil' refers to ⎯⎯.
   i. refined
   ii. purified
   iii. unrefined
   iv. both (i) & (iii)
4. (d) The greenhouse effect is strengthened by ⎯⎯.
   i. forestation
   ii. deforestation
   iii. planting trees
   iv. using pesticides
5. (e) To control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases is ⎯⎯ man's control.
   i. out of
   ii. far away from
   iii. beyond
   iv. within
6. (f) At present, about ⎯⎯ barrels of crude oil are used daily.
   i. 8.5 million
   ii. 850 lakh
   iii. 850 million
   iv. 85 lakh
7. (g) The word 'combustion' is a/an ⎯⎯
   i. adverb
   ii. verb
   iii. noun
   iv. adjective

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

Answer from the passage above (Greenhouse Gases). Write 1–2 sentences for each.

1. (a) What are the prime sources of energy according to the text?
2. (b) 'Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun.' ⎯⎯ why?
3. (c) How can man be held responsible for greenhouse effect?
4. (d) What are the consequences of deforestation?
5. (e) What sould we do to keep the atmosphere normal for our healthy living?

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

Unit 12, Lesson 1(B) — Pull of Roots

Everyone wants to share his/her happiness with near and dear ones. That's why people rush for their homes despite serious hazards. This is called the pull of roots. Do human beings have roots like the trees? The answer is 'yes' though invisible, they lie in our minds. It's the roots that make a bond between us and family members, in-laws, friends, neighbours or even between us and the land where we were born and grew up. Wherever we stay, we have a continuous pull of our roots. It's our roots that develop our identity, making us what we are. When we lose our bond, we become rootless. Without roots we are non-entity. Such persons are devoid of values, humanity and social responsibilities. They don't know where they are from and where they are heading towards. This often makes them feel empty and lost.

Type one word in each gap.

By nature, human beings love (a) ____ to share their feeling with near and dear ones. This invisible (b) ____ for each other lies in our hearts. It always pulls us to (c) ____ back to our roots. It develops our identity and (d) ____ us to know who we are. If we deny our roots, we will deny our existence. So, we can't but (e) ____ our roots.

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

Topic: 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 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 "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.

• every yea in the country / begins / a national / our independence day / the President and the Prime Minister place
• holiday in our country. / with great enthusiasm and fervour / floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. / with a 31 gun salute. / is one of the most important state festivals.

1. (a) 26 March
2. (b) It is
3. (c) The day is
4. (d) The day celebrated
5. (e) Early in the morning

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) She founded a home for the dying destitute and named it 'Nimal Hriday', meaning 'pure heart'. (b) Mother Teresa died at the age of 87, on 5 September 1997. (c) These unloved and uncared people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. (d) Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. (e) She and her fellow nuns brought the dying people off the streets of Kolkata to this home. (f) They were lovingly looked after and cared for. (g) In their last hours, they get human and divine love, and can feel that they are also children of God. (h) Since then, men, women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmal Hriday.

8. Write a paragraph on 'Tree Plantation'10

Answer the following questions: (a) What is Tree Plantation? (b) Why should we plant trees? (c) When and where should we plant tree? (d) How should we take care of it? (e) What should government do it this regard?

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

Beginning: "Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He was a famous warrior but unfortunately, his Army was defeated again the again against the king Edward-1 of England, Being defeated for six times, he lost his hope ................................................"

10. Describe the chart showing the number of mobile phone users in Bangladesh10

The graph below shows the number of mobile phone users in Bangladesh. Describe the chart in 150 words. You should highlight and summarise the information given in the chart.

Mobile Phone Users in Bangladesh (%) 201040% 201553% 202080% 202190% 202293%

11. Write a letter to your cousin describing your experiences during the summer vacation10

Suppose, you are Rahim. Your cousin Rina lives in England. She wanted to know how you spent your last summer vacation. Now write a letter to her describing your experiences during the summer vacation.

12. Write a dialogue about the importance of reading newspaper10

Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of reading newspaper.