S S C English Model Test-2010

English 1st Paperবাদল চৌধুরীইংরেজি শিক্ষকঢাকা পাবলিক স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজপ্রিয় শিক্ষার্থী বন্ধুরা, কেমন আছো? আজ তোমাদের জন্য ইংরেজি প্রথম পত্রের ওপর একটি মডেল প্রশ্ন দেওয়া হলো, তোমরা পরীক্ষায় অংশগ্রহণ করে উত্তর মিলিয়ে নেবে।A. Reading TestRead the passage carefully and answer the questions following it.In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was founded in the inhospitable mangrove forest of the Sundarbans near the seacoast in Bagerhat district by a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan. He was the earliest torchbearer of Islam in the South who laid the nucleus of an affluent city during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1442-59), then known as `Khalifatabad' (present Bagerhat). Khan Jahan adorned his city with numerous mosques, tanks, roads and public buildings.The most spectacular of which is the imposing multidomed mosque in Bangladesh, known as the Shat Gambuj Masjid. The stately fabric of the monument stands on the eastern bank of a vast sweet-water tank, clustered around by the heavy foliage of a low-laying countryside characteristic of a seacoast landscape. The mosque is roofed over with 77 squat domes, including 7 chauchala or four-sided domes in the middle row. The vast prayer hall is provided with 11 arched doorways on east and 7 each on north and south for ventilation and light. It has 7 longitudinal aisles and 11 deep bays by a forest of slender stones columns. From these columns spring rows of endless arches, supporting the domes. The arches are six feet in thickness, have slightly tapering hollow and round walls. The interior and the exterior of the mosque give a view of rather plain architecture but the interior western wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage. Besides being used as a prayer hall the mosque was also used as the court of khan Jahan Ali. Now it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and best architectural beauties of Bangladesh. 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1X5=05a) There is a vast sweet-water tank on the - of the monument.i. eastern side ii. western side iii. southern side iv. northern side B) What is meant by 'torchbearer'?i. a person who possesses riches ii. a person who bears torch light iii. a person who teaches people iv. A person who brings messages and knowledge about religionC) The word affluent is -i. a verb ii. an adverb iii. an adjective iv. a nound) Khan Jahan Ali was -i. a powerful monarch ii. an experienced traveler iii. a spiritual saint iv. an invader of Bagerhate) Mention the thickness of the arches slightly tapering hollow and round walls. i. one yard ii. two yards iii. 3 yards iv. 60 inches.2. write whether the statements are true or false. If false, give the correct answer: 1x5=05a) A Muslim Colony was established in an adverse mangrove of the Sundarbans.b) People, at present, know Bagerhat is `Khalifatabad'c) It was Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah who beautified the city of Bagerhat. d) None but Khan Jahan Ali preached Islam all over the country.e) The mosque was used both as a prayer hall and the court of khan Jahan Ali. 3. Fill in each gap in the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are move words then necessary. .5x10=05suitable previously spread established preacher ruleattractions wealthy beautiful unfavorable pious decoratedkhan Jahan Ali, a (a) - saint, b) - a muslim colony in Bagerhat district. It was situated in the c) - mangrove forest of the Sundarbans near the sea-coast. He was the d) - of Islam in the south who e)∏the light of Islam among the people of Bagerhat. He founded a f) - city during the g) - of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. Bagerhat was h) - called `Khalifatabad'. The city bas been i) - with numerous mosques. There are other j) - of the city for its tanks, roads and public buildings. 4. Read the passage in A. Now write a paragraph based on the information about the Shat Gambuj Masjid Masjid, Bagerhat. Use the clues in the box. Write the information in the correct sequence as it appears in the text. The paragraph should not exceed 70 words.torchbearer monuments imposing clustered architecture beauty5. Read the passage in A again. Now answer the following questions in your own words. 1x5=5 a) Who laid the foundation of a Muslim colony? b) Where is the Shat Gambuj Masjid situated? c) What were the purposes the mosque was used for?d) How did he decorate the interior western wall of the mosque?e) How many doors are there in the prayer hall?6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word of your own. based on the information from the text in A. .5x10=5There was a famous saint a) - name was khan Jahan Ali. He was a b)-of a Muslim colony in. Bagerhat destrict. With a view to c)-Islam he came to Bagerhat. Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah was the d) - ruler of Bengal. He contributed a lot in order to e) -bagerhat. The saint was a f) -of mankind. khan Jahan Ali performed many philanthropic g) -The h) -of Shat Gambuj Masjid is one of them. It is an i) -multidomed mosque with j) -beauties. 7. Suppose, you have visited the Shat Gambuj Masjid along with your classmates recently. Now, write a paragraph In About 70-80 words describing the steps taken by Khan Jahan Ali in order to beautify the city of Bagerhat. 58. Read the passage in a again, Now, write the main ideas of the passage in your own words in not more than five sentences.Part B: Vocabulary Test9. Fill each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1x10=10take tant be follow grow resthas do now maintain eat drinkwe most a)-up in a balance way. Health b) -Soundness of body as well as soundness of mind. A healthy man or woman c)-a sound body as well as a sound mind. To build up our health and to d)-it we have e)-certain things. We have to f)-proper food for our physical health. We have to g)-clear water. We have to sleep and h)-properly to maintain our health. We have to i)-regular physical exercise to remain healthy. We also have to j)-the rules of cleanliness to remain healthy. 10. Complete the following passage, using suitable words, Use only one word for each gap 1X10=10Drug addiction has become a a)- national problem in our country. An b)-attraction for some harmful things may be c)-as addiction and the materials which cause d)-in men are called drugs. drug addiction is spreading like e)-in Bangladesh. The number of addicts are being f)-rapidly. Drug carries the addict to an unreal g)-of dreams. This is called h)-Religions and social values must be taught i)-early childhood. A countrywide campaign j)-drug addiction should be undertaken immediately. Part c : Writing Test11. Read the following table and make ten sentences. 1X10=10

12. Rearrange the following sentences according to sequence and rewrite them in a paragraph. 10a) So he collected his men and marched against Hatem.b) He was also afraid of him for his power and wealth.c) He was Hatem Tai who used to give the poor freely out of his riches. d) Nawfel, king of another part of Arabia become jealous of Hatem Tai.e) So he made up his mind to get rid of Hatem at any cost.f) He feared that Hatem might one day take away his kingdom.g) Many years ago there lived a nobleman in one part of Arabia.h) King Nawfel could not get Hatem.i) That is why, he was very much loved by all people of Arabia.j) Hatem knew of this and hid himself in a dense forest.13. Arsenic is a killing substance. It destroys our health gradually. Now, read the question below and write a paragraph in about 100 words by answering them. 10a) What does arsenic mean? b) Where is it found? c) How does it harm to human body? d) How can we get rid of it? e) What should the govt. do to check the arsenic?14. Suppose, you have recently visited your friends house and have returned home now. you have been very much charmed with the warm hospitality of your friend.Now, write a letter to your friend thanking him for his hospitality. Use the following clues: 10 Days of passing; Behavior of the family members; Extremely impressed; Remain ever fresh; Heart felt thanks.or, Write a composition in about 200 word about `How to Improve English' Use the following clues:Stock of vocabulary; Grammatical rules; Attending classes regularly; Practice speaking English.