SSC English 1st Paper Model Test 23

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

Unit 11, Lesson 2-3(B) — Renewable and Non-renewable Energy

Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There are two major types of energy sources: renewable and non-renewable. Hydro-carbon or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas, etc. are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment. Thirdly, fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes, for generating electricity and for other commercial and industrial uses. The sun's heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then the wind and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When the water vapour turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy. Along with the rain and snow, sunlight causes plants to grow. Plants produce biomass which again can be turned into fuels such as fire wood, alcohol, etc that are called as bioenergy. Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity. Our Earth's interior contains molten lava which gives off extreme heat. This heat inside the Earth produces steam and hot water which can be used as geothermal energy to produce electricity, for heating home, etc. Ocean energy comes from several sources. Ocean's force of tide and wave can be used to produce energy. The surface of the ocean gets more heat from the sun than the ocean depths. This temperature difference can be used as energy source too.

1. (a) Solar energy is the source of ⎯⎯.
   i. non-renewable energy
   ii. renewable energy
   iii. hydroelectric energy
   iv. geo-energy
2. (b) Renewable energy can be ⎯⎯.
   i. damaging
   ii. destructive
   iii. harmful
   iv. filled again
3. (c) Fossil fuels are −
   i. infinite
   ii. non-finite
   iii. limited
   iv. unlimited
4. (d) Consumption of fossil fuels ⎯⎯.
   i. is favourable for our happy life in the world
   ii. is causing irreparable damage to our environment
   iii. does not create any problem for us
   iv. is not likely to lead us towards a crisis
5. (e) What is the direct pollutant on earth's environment?
   i. Renewable energy source
   ii. non-renewable energy source
   iii. solar energy source
   iv. Sunlight energy source
6. (f) The word 'replenish' refers to ⎯⎯.
   i. omit
   ii. fillup
   iii. combined
   iv. separate
7. (g) What can be trapped as geothermal energy?
   i. steam and hot water
   ii. river and hot wind
   iii. sunlight and wind
   iv. steam and river

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

Answer from the passage above (Energy Sources). Write 1–2 sentences for each.

1. (a) What are the major differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
2. (b) How do non-renewable energies play a negative role on environment?
3. (c) Why do renewable energy sources never run out?
4. (d) How can ocean be a source of energy?
5. (e) What is geothermal energy and how can it be used?

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

Unit 10, Lesson 3(B) — Pritilata Waddedar

Pritilata Waddedar was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr Khastagir Government Girls' School in Chattogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She graduated in philosophy with distinction from Bethune College in Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the anti-British movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination, and her motherland free from British colonial rule. So she decided to fight against the British rule. Soon after, Pritilata became the head teacher of Nandankanon Aparna Charan School in Chattogram. Gradually she involved herself in Surja Sen's armed resistance movement. Surja Sen was a famous anti-British movement organizer and revolutionary activist in Chattogram area at that time. In 1932, Surja Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. The club was well-known for its notorious sign at its entrance : Dogs and Indians not allowed. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of 10-12 men to attack the Club. The raid was successful but Pritilata, dressed as a man, failed to get out of the Club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can work like men. She also proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for the freedom from the British colonial rule. Her dream finally came true. The British rule came to an end in 1947 though she couldn't see it during her lifetime.

Type one word in each gap.

Pritilata is an (a) ____ for all women. (b) ____ she did is really great. Her (c) ____ in Surja Sen's armed resistance movement was a demand at that time. But it was a matter of (d) ____ that she was not (e) ____ to enjoy the freedom.

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.

• for which a citizen doesn't hesitate / without which we cannot / to be ready to fight against / to be patriot and to be devoted / that inspire children to prepare
• to shed the last drop of his blood. / dream of a developed nation. / all oppressions that can hinder our progress. / to the respective duties and responsibilities. / themselves to work for the country.

1. (a) Patriotism is a great virtue
2. (b) It is such a virtue
3. (c) Patriotism inspires us
4. (d) So, we all should encourage our children
5. (e) Radio and television should telecast programmes

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) It was named after an English man named George Everest. (b) There might be snow slides and cracks under ice and snow. (c) Mount Everest has always fascinated climbers. (d) Mount Everest is in the Himalayan Mountains. (e) It is in the north of India between Tibet and Nepal. (f) He is the first to survey the Himalayas. (g) It is difficult and dangerous because there is snow all over. (h) But climbing Everest is difficult and dangerous.

8. Write a paragraph on 'COVID-19'10

Answer the following questions: (a) What is coronavirus? (b) What is COVID-19? (c) How does the virus spread? (d) What are the symptoms of someone infected with a coronavirus? (e) What can we do to protect ourselves?

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

Beginning: "Bayazid Bostami was a great saint. As a child, he was a very obedient boy. He was very devoted to his mother. One night Bayazid was......"

10. Write an email describing your experience of the visit to a place of historical interest10

Write an email to your friend describing your experience of the visit to a place of historical interest.

11. Describe the pie-chart showing the interest of the students in different subjects10

The pie chart below shows the interest of the students of a secondary school in different subjects. Describe the pie chart in about 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the chart.

Interest of Students in Different Subjects Bengali 20% English 13% Geography 42% Mathematics 35% Humanities 22%

12. Write a dialogue on the bad effects of copying in the examination10

Suppose you are Rana and Shamim is your classmate. Now, write a dialogue on the bad effects of copying in the examination.