ইংরেজি ১ম পত্র

ইংরেজি মডেল টেস্ট  বাংলা  ফিন্যান্স ও ব্যাংকিং
মডেল টেস্ট-১৫
মান-১০০ সময়- ৩ ঘণ্টা
Part A: (Reading Test)-50 Marks
Read the passage and answer the questions following it [1-3].
Riverbank erosion is an endemic and recurrent natural hazard in Bangladesh. When rivers enter the mature stage, they become sluggish and meander or braid. These alternations cause massive riverbank erosion.
Every year, millions of people are affected by erosion that destroys standing crops, farmland and homestead land. It is estimated that about 5% of the total flood-plain of Bangladesh is directly affected by erosion. Some researchers have reported that bank erosion is taking place in about 94 out of 489 upazilas of the country. A few other researchers have identified 56 upazilas with incidence of erosion. At present, bank erosion and flood hazards in nearly 100 upazilas have become almost a regular feature. Of these, 35 are severely affected. For example, a newspaper report stated that over 25,000 families were rendered homeless in June 1993 by riverbank erosion in 16 districts.
Riverbank erosion has disastrous socio-economic effects. The majority of the affected people perceive riverbank erosion as a natural phenomenon but in many cases the people believe erosion to be the ‘will of God’. However, these days, riverbank erosion is seen as one of the major causes for national poverty. The degree of economic loss and vulnerability of population due to bank erosion has dramatically increased in recent years. The affected people lose their assets and are forced to draw on saving and often fall into further debt. Researchers found that the land lost is much more than the land that rises out of riverbed through accretion. The erosion-accretion phenomenon is a characteristic feature of the courses of the rivers in Bangladesh and gives rise to a lot of tension in local politics.
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 × 7 = 7
A. As used in paragraph 1, which is the best meaning for ‘Erosion’?
a. wearing down b. collision c. demonstration d. poison by
B. ‘Riverbank Erosion is an endemic and recurrent natural hazard to Bangladesh.’ Which one of the following is the synonym of the underlined word?
a. security b. danger c. protection d. safety
C. When rivers enter the mature stage, they become sluggish and meander or braid.’ What has the different meaning of the underlined word?
a. lethargic b. slow c. slothful d. lively
D. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT—
a. Millions of people become victims of riverbank erosion annually in Bangladesh
b. About 5% of the total flood-plain of Bangladesh is directly affected by erosion
c. Bank erosion is taking place in about 94 out of 489 upazilas of the country
d. Over 25,000 families were rendered homeless in the world by riverbank erosion
E. As used in paragraph 3, the phrase ‘will of God’ means?
a. Desire of the Creator of the universe
b. Claim settled by the people to God
c. Aspiration of the people living by the river
d. Wonder of the land by the nature
F. Which of the following has the closest meaning of the world ‘vulnerability’?
a. Resistance b. Struggle c. Helplessness d. Phenomenon
G. What is the best title for the passage?
a. Riverbank Erosion, Bless of God
b. Riverbank Erosion, A Dreadful Disaster
c. Riverbank Erosion and Its Advantages
d. Riverbank Erosion, A Gift of the Nature
2. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 =10
a. From reading your passage, define riverbank erosion, Mention the reasons of its occurrence.
b. Riverbank erosion has disastrous socio-economic effects. What are the socio-econoic effects riverbank erosion?
c. What is the present picture of riverbank erosion in Bangladesh?
d. What has been mentioned by the researchers about the riverbank erosion in Bangladesh?
e. How many families were rendered homeless in June 1993 by riverbank erosion?
3. Write a summary of the passage in no more than 80 to 90 words. 10
Read the passage on some magnificent buildings of the world and answer the questions 4 & 5.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Empire State Building of New York, Buckingham Palace of London and an unnamed building in Mexico City are great and magnificent buildings. The Eiffel Tower was named after Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who built the Tower. He was born in a prosperous family in 1832. He graduated from the Central School of Engineering in Paris and went to work for a railway construction company. His mother thought that Gustave would not go far. ‘Be patient Mum, I have got some ideas. You’ll see,’ Gustave assured his mother.
For years Gustave made plan after plan of dams, factories, stations and structures of great size. All over Europe engineers copied them. In the middle of 1880s a group of French industrialists persuaded the government to organize a Worlds Fair in Paris. Gustave Eiffel proposed a 989 foot tower of iron as a symbol of the exhibition. The construction of the tower began in January, 1887. Forty engineers and designers under Eiffel’s direction worked for two years. The Tower was completed in March, 1889. It was the highest structure yet made by man. No such building had ever been constructed before. It is still regarded as one of the wonders in the world. About a million of people visit the Tower annually.
4. Complete the table below with information from the passage. 1×5=5
Who/What/When Description
The Eiffel Tower a)................
Gustave Eiffel b)..............
c)...................... where Gustave obtained education.
1832 d).........
e)......... workplace where Gustave went to work.

5. From your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each gap.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the magnificent buildings of the world which was named after Gustave Eiffel, one Frenchman. He a) — to a prosperous family. After completing graduation he undertook a
b) — in a railway construction company. His mother was doubtful about his success but Gustave c) — his mother. He made many plans of different structures. It was his wish to build a 989 feet tower of iron as a symbol of World Fair. It d) — two years to complete the tower. The e) — of the the tower was the outcome of the patience of forty Engineers and designers working under Gustave's direction.
6. Match the parts of sentences given in column ‘A’ and column ‘B’ to write five complete sentence. There are more parts of sentences in column ‘B’ than required. 1× 5 = 5
Column A Column B
a) We achieved our national flag i) the rising sun of independence
b) Its red round part symbolizes ii) it signifies our glorious existence
c) As the sun is the source of life on earth, iii) at the cost of a sea of blood in 1971
d) Our national flag is the source of our iv) by giving more blood also
e) So, we must defend our independence at any cost v) as we did in 1971
vi) spirit, hopes and aspirations
vii) and save the existence and dignity of our national flag

7. Rearrange the following sentences in a frame and then write according to the sequence. 1 × 8 = 8
a. Socrates met his friends and disciples for the last time.
b. Then there came a man with a cup in hand.
c. With eyes full of tears, they bade Socrates a last farewell.
d. He told them that the soul of man cannot die.
e. He argued with them about the immortality of the soul.
f. At last, the hour of departure had arrived.
g. At sunset, the Governor of the prison came.
h. The cup contained hemlock, a very strong poison and Socrates took the cup in his hand and drank hemlock without any hesitation.
Part B: (Composition)-50 Marks
8. Write a paragraph on ‘Climate Change’. Your paragraph must include the answer of the following questions. 10
a) What is climate change? b) What are the reasons of climate change? c) What are the impacts of climate change? d) Who are the victims of climate change? e) How can we reduce the bad effects of it?
9. Read the beginning of a story. Write ten sentences to complete the story. 10
A poor girl named Rina worked in a rich man’s house. The housemaster was kind to her but the mistress was very cruel. She used to scold her now and then. One day while serving tea, Rina broke a cup of tea.........
10. The following pie-chart shows the amount of time that Rafique spends each day on various activities. Describe the pie-chart in about 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in pie-chart. 10
11. You are Ratri. You are going to celebrate your birthday on 20 October. You have arranged a tea party. Now, write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. 10
12. Suppose, you are Shamim. You want to be teacher. Now, write a dialogue between you and your father about the profession you choose. 10
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