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Thursday 12 September 2013

SSC EXAMINATION-2014



SSC EXAMINATION-2014 

 

Part- A : Grammar [40 Marks]
1.Complete  the following passage with suitable words from the list. Make negative if necessary.                   1x5=5
Be
Do
Create
Close
Display
Inaugurate
Hold
 A book fair (a)--------------in Comilla some months ago (b) -------------much enthusiasm among the book lovers. It (c) -------------- by the honourable D.C of Comilla. A lot of books (d)-----------------in the air. The arrangement was nice that the visitors while visiting the fair (e)------------------feel bored.
2. Put in suitable prepositions in the blanks:                                                                                                                   1x5=5
   Many people commit sins ether knowingly or unkhowningly. In the long run a sinner atones (a)---------- his sin because he knows that everyone is accountable (b)---------------- God (c) ------------------ his deeds. So when a sinner becomes really penitent, he is seen devoted (d)-------------God. Sometimes he is seen absorbed (e)------------deep meditation.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed.                                                 1/2x5=5
Mr. Patrick is (a)---------------European. As he is (b)---------------Englishman, he knows (c)-----------English well. He is (d)-----------honorable to everyone though he is (e)---------------one eyed man. One day having (f)--------------SOS, he went to (g)--------------USA. His brother, Milton living there, joined (h)---------------army last year, he is (i)----------------younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Patrick met his brothetr he could not but shed (j)--------------- tears.
4. Complete the following sentences with the phrases or idioms from the list.                                                     1x5=5
Nip in the bud
To be up and doing
Come to light
Sine die
Black and blue
Get rid of
Bad blood
Put up with
(a)    The school was closed--------------- .
(b)   All his hopes were ------------- at his father’s death.
(c)     The examination is very near. You should ----------------- for it.
(d)   The snatcher was beaten --------------.
(e)   I can’t ------------- such and insult.
5. Re- write the following passage in the reported speech.                                                                                                  5
  “What kind of stories did Aesop tell?” asked Anwar. “Fables, replied Mrs Amin. “Do you know what fables are?”
  “No” replied Anwar. “Well,” continued Mrs. Amin, “ Fables are stories with a massage or a moral.”
 6. Read the following passage and transform the sentences as directed in brackets.                                          1x5=5
Man is superior to all creatures in the universe because of his intellect ( Compound). Creator has blessed him with conscience to differentiate the right path from the wrong one (Complex). Though he has intellect and conscience, he has lagged behind in humanity (Simple). Men are being persecuted by men every moment and  every  where in the world (Active). What a critical time mankind is passing now (Assertive).
7. Add tag questions to the following sentences.                                                                                                    1x5=5
(a) Let’s go out for a walk,-------------?
(b) Sports are a popular from of entertainment.---------------?
 (c) Birds fly,----------?
 (d) I am happy,-------------?
  (e) Everything looked nice,------------------?
8. Complete the following sentences.                                                                                                                         1x5=5
  (a) He talked as if ---------------.
  (b) Scarcely had we reached the station --------------.
  (c) But for your help --------------.
   (d) Danger often comes -------------.
   (e) If I were a poet -------------.
Part –B Composition [60 Marks]
9. Write a paragraph on “Tree plantation” answering the following questions:                                                          10
   (a) How do trees help us? (b) How do they maintain ecological balance? (c) What do we get from trees? (d) How can we take care of them ? (e) Why should we plant trees?
10. Write a composition on “wonders of modern science                                                                                       15
  Or. “ The importance of Reading News papers.”
11. Imagine, you are the students of Bhatgram High School, Tanggail. You want to go on an excursion to the Sundarbans, one of the biggest mangrove forests and a world Heritage site. Now, write an application to the Headmaster praying for permission to go on the excursion.                                                                                              10
12. Suppose you are Reba. Your examination is over . Write a dialogue between you and your friend Rimi regarding your future plan.                                                                                                                                                        10
Or, Write down the summary of the following passage. Give a suitable title to it.
Man is mortal. To every man death must come soner or later. But it matters little if a man lives a few year s more or less than another. Our life is not measured by months or years. It is truly measured by our deeds and actions. The people who live only for their own interest die unhonoured and are not remembered after their death. But those who sacrifice their lives to the service of mankind life in the hearts  of men even after their death. Though they do not live in the midst of living men, they are remembered for ever by all. So we should do god deeds for the benefit of mankind.
13. Read the beginning of the following story and complete it in your own way. Give a title to it :        15
    Rahim is a Rickshaw uller. He drives rickshaw in Dhaka. Sometimes he sees many men selling lottery tickets. One day while pulling rickshaw he was tempted by the words of the ticket sellers. He bought a ticket. He knew the date of the draw…………………
Answer

 
Part-A: Grammar
1.       Using right form of verbs (with clues) : (a) held; (b) created; (c) was inaugurated : (d) were displayed; (e) didn’t.
2.       Using appropriate preposition (without clause) : (a) at; (b) to; (c) for; (d) to; (e)in.
3.        Using articles where necessary :(a) a; (b) an; (c) x; (d) x; (e) a; (f) an; (g) her; (h) the; (i) the (j) x.
4.       Completing sentences with phrases and idioms : (a) sine die; (b) nipped in the bud ; (c) be up and doing; (d) black and blue; (e) put up with.
5.        Changing the form of speech : Anwar asked Mrs Amin what kind of stories Aesop had told. She replied that those were fables. The she asked him whether he knew what fables are. He replied in the negative. Then Mrs Amin said that it was okay and added that fables are stories with a message or a moral.
6.       Transformation of sentences:
(a)     Man has intect and so he is superior to all creatures in the universe.
(b)    Creator has blessed him with conscience so that he can differentiate the right path from the wrong one.
(c)    In spite of his having intellect and conscience, he has lagged behind in humanity.
(d)    Men are persecuting men every moment and everywhere in the world.
(e)   Mankind is now passing a very critical time.
7.       Making tag question :
(a)    Let’s go out for walk, shall we?
(b)    Sports are a popular form of entertainment, aren’t they?
(c)    Birds fly, don’t they?
(d)   I am happy, aren’t I?
(e)    Everything looked nice, didn’t they?
8.        Completing sentence parts:
(a)    He talked as if he had mastered the art of this critical game.
(b)   Scarely had we reached the station when the train left.
(c)    But for your help I could not go ahead.
(d)   Danger often comes where danger is feared.
(e)   If I were a poet I would compose poems on your marvelous beauty.
       Part – B: Composition 
9.       Writing a report :                            Tree plantation
Tree plantation means planting trees and plants. The purpose of tree plantation is to save the endangered environment and to beautify our life. Tree plantation is very important because it serves many useful purpose . We get flowers, fruits, fuel and timber from trees. Trees make air fresh and improve the environment. They save us from natural calamities like drought, stroms, foods etc. They increase the beauty of nature. So trees are a valuable asset to a country . Among the season rainy season is the best time for tree plantation. We can plant trees around our dwelling places and in open places. Morever, trees can be planted by the roads, rivers, canals and  playing fields. Measures like social awareness and plantation campaign should be taken to make the tree plantation programme successful.
10.    Writing composition:
(a)                                              Wonders of Modern Science 
 Modern civilization is the gift of science. The wonders and blessings of science beggar description. The wonders of modern science are too many to illustrate them in a short eassay. Electricity, Telephone, Television, Radio, Cinema, Aeroplane, Rocket, Telegraph, Computer , E-mail , Internet ,X-ray, Nuclear energy etc. are the highest blessings and wonders of modern science. Electricity is the driving force of modern civilization. It gives power and energy .Man can now remove the darkness of his room by turning a small switch. Radio is one of the marvelous inventions of modern science. It carries our small voice to the farthest corner of the world. It gives us news, songs, discussions, play, property etc. Television is another wonder of modern science. It is another popular medium of communicating thoughts and options. It is a great improvement over Radio, Radio pleases only our sense of hearing but  television pleases our senses of sight and hearing at the same time. It was invented by Bayard in 1926. Computer is one of the greatest wonders of modern science. It is substitute for the human brain. It is the latest means of communication of thoughts and ideas. In every sphere of life man has been using this wonder of modern science. It seems that in the distant future, man will be a doll and computer will do every brain work.
(b)           The Importance of Reading Newspaper
 We cannot think of modern life without newspaper .Even before the advent of dawn , we think of our newspaper. Indeed, newspaper reading has become a passion with us. Our newspapers are of various types. They dailies , bi- weeklies, monthlies and quarterlies. Dailies mainly give us news. Weeklies  , bi- weeklies and monthlies contain stories, articles, dramas and poems. They supply good literature. They review the best books of the day. A newspaper is the supplier of all sorts of news and views. Merchants read the paper to know market conditions. Sportsmen amuse themselves informed of the diplomacy of the world. Newspaper  have also corners for children and women. Students read newspaper to supplement the education that they receive at schools and colleges. It is our good companion in our solitary hours or in a railway compartment. It brings sleep on the wakeful eyes of the sick. A newspaper is the powerful instrument of publicity. Railway timings, government notifications, laws and bills and projects  are given publicity through newspaper. A newspaper serves the nation. It helps the growth of public opinion and voices public grievances. A newspaper helps the government in various ways. But the newspaper is not an unmixed blessing. A newspaper, guided by passions and prejudices, does a lot of mischief. However, newspaper has made the world smaller and helps one nation to understand the other. Thus it champions the cause of equality, liberty and fraternity.
11.   Writing formal letter:
15 January
The Headmaster
Dewanganj Pilot High School, Mymensingh
Subject : Prayer for permission to go on a study tour.
Sir,
I, on behalf of the students of class IX , beg to state that we would like to go on a study tour on 20 January. We have decided to go to Bagerhat, a famous place of historical interest. As a part of our study tour we want to see the historical Shat Gambuj Mosque, Mazar and Dighi of Saint Khan Jahan Ali. There  is a good reason to choose the place as it is recently declared as the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. In order to know the history of the place two of our senior teachers fund. Now we need your permission only.
I ,therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to permit us to go on this study tour and oblige thereby.
Obediently yours
Taslima Zaman
(Cultural prefect)
12.   Writing a dialogue:
Salam: The examination is over. What next, Anwar?
Anwar: Yes, it means a new start for us. We must decide which way we should proceed and which not. Have you thought anything regarding it?
Salam: Yes, I’ve made up my mind which way I’ll lead my life. You know my parents want me to be a doctor. I myself also wish so. That’s why I’ll read science. And you?
Anwar: Your idea is good. But I’m not hopeful of my successful in my examination. I’ll join the Commercial Academy at Chittagong.
Salam: Then?
Anwar: After this I’ll start a business at Chittagong. What do you think about this?
Salam: It’s good idea, Anwar. Try your best: surely you will prosper in life.
Anwar: Thank you. I also wish your dream of being a doctor will surely come true.
Or   Writing a summary:                     We live in deeds, not in years
None can avoid death. Only good deeds and actions help us to be immortal. Those who live only for self interest are never be remembered after thus death honour. Hence we should do good deeds for the welfare of mankind.
13.    Completing a story : A lucky Rickshaw Puller
Rahim is a poor rickshaw puller. He drives rickshaw in Dhaka. One day while driving rickshaw he saw many men selling lottery tickets. He was tempted by the words of ticket sellers. He bought a ticket. He knew the date of the draw. He was waiting eagerly for the date. The much awaited date arrived and he bought a newspaper and went to his slum to check his number on the sly in his cottage. He was very excited as dream peeped into his heart unconsciously. He took out his ticket from a torn bag agilely. First he checked his own number and then looked on the paper to find his number out. To his utter surprise he found his number at the first prize place. He revised, revised and revised. But he could not believe his own eyes. What a surprise! He is the winner of the first prize that means he is the owner of 50 lakh taka. He thought to himself. He felt shouting but he did not do so. He told nothing to anyone even to his wife. He on the sly communicated with the concerned authorities and got the money within a short time. In the mean time, his name was published in the newspaper as the first prize winner of the lottery. He told his slum-mates to spend a good portion for the welfare of them. He deposited half of the amount in a bank and with the another half he bought a land and built house there. He also gave his slum-mates  some loans so that they might start a co-operative business. He himself also joined the business and their slums became a solvent one. Thus a lottery changes the fate of some dwellers.


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