JSC English Model Test 2018                    

Full Marks: 100                                                                Time: 3Hours                                     

                                   Part A: Seen (20 Marks)

     Read the following passage and answer the questions 1 and 2

Thousands of years ago, the first pearl was probably discovered while human beings were searching for food at the sea shore. Throughout history the pearl with its shine has been one of the most highly valued gems. Pearls have been mentioned many times in religious texts and mythologies from the earliest times. The ancient Egyptians valued pearls so much that they were buried with them. It is said that, the famous queen of Egypt Cleopatra would dissolve a pearl in a glass and drink it as a sign of love and respect for the entire nation. The Greeks thought the pearls as a sign of wealth and social position. The beauty of pearls was associated with love and marriage. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the greatest sign of wealth and social status. At that time the young women of noble families loved to wear beautiful pearl necklaces. The brave knights used to wear them in the battles for good luck.

1. Guess the meaning of the following words and choose the correct meaning closest to the text. 1×7=7

a) respect

i) honor ii) dishonor iii) devour   iv) duty

b) probably

i) definitely ii) certainly iii) of course   iv) likely

c) mention

i) cite ii) site iii) sanction     iv) tension

d) shine

i) price ii) value iii) glow        iv) utility

e) The word ‘dissolve’ refers to ——.

i) solve ii) solution iii) melt    iv) break

f) The verb form of ‘beautiful’ is ——.

i) beautify ii) beauty iii) beautifully    iv) beautifier

g) Mythologies are a book of —— times.

i) ancient ii) modern iii) historical    iv) religious

2. Answer the following questions. 2×4=08

a) Who are called the Greeks??

b) What did the Egyptians do with the dead?

c) Why did the brave knights wear pearls in battlefield?

d) Has pearl been highly valued throughout history? If yes, how?

3. Fill in the gaps with correct words. 1×5=05

Most of these ethnic people living in Bangladesh have some common characteristics. They have their (a) —— lifestyles. They build their houses on bamboo or wooden platforms (b) —— ‘machang’. Rice is their (c) —— food. They eat vegetables, maize and fish, poultry and meat. Their kitchen utensils are bamboo, wooden and earthen pots which they (d) —— themselves. Men wear lungis and women wear thamis or sarongs and angis. Women (e) —— their own clothes.                             

                                              Part B: Unseen (25 Marks)

Read the following text carefully and answer questions 4 and 5

Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was an officer in the Bangladesh Army during the 1971 Liberation War. He was born on 7 March 1949 at Rahimganj village under Babuganj Upazila in Barishal district. He finished his HSC from Barishal BM College. In 1967 he took admission in the department of statistics at the University of Dhaka. On 5 October 1967, he joined the armed forces as a cadet at the Pakistan Military Academy. He obtained commissioned rank in Engineering corps in 1968. He was promoted to the rank of captain on 30 August 1970. He was an officer in sector 7 of the Mukti Bahini. He was given the responsibility to fight at the Chapai Nawabganj border at Rajshahi district. On 14 December he was killed in an attempt to breakthrough enemy defenses on the bank of the Mahananda River. He was buried near Shona Masjid premises. In recognition of his valor and sacrifice in the War of Liberation Mohiuddin Jahangir was awarded with the highest state honor of Birsreshtha.

4. Complete the following table with the information given in the passage. 1×5=5

5. Read the passage again and write True or False beside the following statement. 1×5=5

a) Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was a betrayer.

b) He fought for the country heart and soul.

c) He fled away from the battle field.

d) He was a great fighter.

e) Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir obtained in the army.

6. Fill in the gaps using clues from the boxes. There are more words than necessary. 0.5×10=5

Books are men’s best friends in (a) —-. You may have many good friends (b) —- you do not find them when (c) —- need them. They may not always (d) —- to you with sympathy. Again, one (e) —- two may prove false and do (f) —- much harm. But books are always (g) —- to be by your side. Some (h) —- will make you laugh, some others (i) —- give you much pleasure. Again some (j) — will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are your real friends throughout your life.

7. Fill in the gaps with correct words. 1×5=05

Many of us give indulgence in (a) —— ill of others. We do not (b) —— ourselves and we even do not (c) —— how to praise the good work (d) —— by others. It is necessary to (e) —— this habit. An ideal nation can never get prosperous. It is true in our personal life as well.

8. The phrases in column A are the beginnings of some sentences. The phrases in column B are the endings. Match the phrases in column A with the phrases in column B to make complete sentences.

                                                                                                  1×5=5

Part C: Grammar (25 Marks)

9. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text. 0.5×10=05

The (a) —- (king) of knowledge is (b) —- (limit). Any man is (c) —- (titled) to roam in the kingdom of knowledge. But all do not do so. Newton said that he was picking pebbles on the sea-shore of knowledge. It appears that (d) —- (one) does not possess the (e) —- (able) to enter the (f) —- (end) realm of knowledge. Those who make efforts (g) —- (continuous) can easily have (h) —- (enter) to that kingdom. They become (i) —- (power) with (j) —- (know).

10. Fill in the gaps of the following text with appropriate articles. Put a cross for zero article. 0.5×10=05

Man has no escape from (a) —– death. Sooner or later he will die. He dies in (b) —– many ways. Many die of diseases and many die by accident. Again (c) —– some die from something excessive but those who die for (d) —– country are martyrs. Many modern weapons can kill (e) —– men in (f) —– moment. Things have been discovered to keep (g) —– dead body alive for long. So, (h) —– man is called mortal. It is (i) —– meaningless effort if (j) —– man tries to escape from death.

11. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. 1×5=5 a) Everybody prepares walking as an exercise usually in the morning. (Interrogative) b) It keeps our body fit for work. (Negative) c) So, we should never forget this thing. (Passive) d) Good health is very valuable. (Exclamatory) e) The life style of a healthy man should be followed. (Active)                            

12. Change the following passage into indirect speeches. 05

“You look a little bit like my mother,” he said, “especially in the dark by the fire.” “But you were only four, Jerry, when you came here. Can you remember how she looked all these years?” said the authoress. “My mother lives in Mannville,” said he.                                                                                                                 

13. Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation. 0.5×10=05 a fruit-seller said which fruits do you want to buy i have apples from australia oranges from darjelling grapes from kashmir                                            

Section B (Writing) 

14. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about “Frequent Road Accidents” 10

15. Write an email to your friend inviting him/her to spend the summer vacation. 10

16. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “A Book Fair” You should write about 250 words. 10

a) What is a book fair? b) Where and when does it take place? c) Who come here and why do they come here? d) Why is it important for the readers of all ages? e) What are the benefits of a book fair?

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HSC Model Test 2018

                                           Subject: English 2^nd Paper

Full Marks: 100                                                                                                   Time: 3 Hours  

                             Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks. 0.5×10=5

(a) —— ant is (b) —— industrious insect. No other insect is as (c) —— ant. If we open (d) —— page of history, we shall see that (e) —— men who have become great were (f) —— industrious. (g) —— industrious are liked by all. On (h) —— other hand, (i) —— idle are hated by all. So industry is (j) —— must to prosper in life.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5

A good student is never indifferent (a) —— his studies. He always adheres (b) —— his studies. He does not learn things (c) —— rote. He does not hunt (d) –— traditional guide books. Moreover, he has great thirst (e) —— knowledge. For this, he does not confine himself (f) —— the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) —— the current affairs (h) —— the world. He abides (i) —— his teacher’s advice and jot (j) —— their lecture.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5

(a) William Wordsworth was the second of his father’s five sons. He —— at Cumberland on April 4, 1770.

(b) We –— have a snack than sit here silently. The train will arrive in two hours.

(c) The people living in the slums lead a very miserable life. They usually suffer from various kinds of troubles. At times they—— pass sleepless night.

(d) —— the poet arrived, the audiences started clapping loudly. The poet became very pleased. (e) Many students of our country are drug addicted. They think in a way—— they were very smart.

(f) Once —— was a snowman. He was tall but he became small when he melted in the sun.

(g) —— living in college hostel? You seem to be very happy with your hostel life.

(h) Rakib is very introvert. He does not even feel comfort in the telephone, –— speak in public. (i) Teacher : —— a fairy ——? Student : Sorry sir. We have no idea.

(j) —— was a very cold night. People were sleeping. Suddenly Mohsin heard a sound and found a man standing alone

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .5×10=5

(a) Corruption has risen to so an extent that people want to get rid of it. It is high time ——.

(b) You cannot buy a car unless ——. It costs a lot.

(c) He is so short that ——.

(d) Since my final exam was going on, I could not go there. I studied hard lest I ——.

(e) There are many helpless people. I wish ——.

(f) I worked hard although ——.

(g) Yesterday I could not get up from bed on time because ——.

(h) Eve-teasing is one of the serious problems. It is an inhuman and barbarous act. We should create public awareness so that ——.

(i) Spring is the time when ——. This time they hide themselves and coo from the high branches of trees.

(j) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we ——.

5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.  0.5×10=5

A proverb goes that time and tide wait for none. Since the dawn of civilization, time is (a) —— (move). It (b) —— (take) any rest. It is never constant. Time once gone is (c) —— (go) forever. Lost health may be regained by medicine and proper caring and nursing. Lost time cannot be (d) —— (recover) by any means because nobody can stop the ceaseless onward march of time. Life (e) —— (be) nothing but the sum total of some moments. So, everybody should (f) —— (utilize) every moment of his life. But everyone (g) —— (do) so. Only a few people (h) —— (make) proper use of time and they can (i) —— (rise) to the pinnacles of glory by (j) —— (overcome) the problems of life in this world. We should follow them.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 1×5=5

(a) Eve-teasing is one of the most serious problems. (Positive) (b) It is an inhuman and barbarous act. (Complex) (c) The problem cannot be solved overnight. (Active) (d) We should create public awareness so that we can solve this problem. (Simple) (e) All eveteasers should be punished. (Negative)

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 1×5=5

“Follow my example”, she said as we shook hands, “and never eat more than one thing for Luncheon.” “I’ll do better than that”. I retorted, “I’ll eat nothing at dinner tonight” “Humorist!” She cried gaily, jumping into a cab.

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following text. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 1×5=5

Othello was a brave soldier whom had risen to become a General. He had shown it bravery in many bloody battles against the Truks. Someone praised him and the senate trusted him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice, had only one child, a daughter named Desdimona. Brabantio often invited Othello to his house where he and her daughter listened in wonder to Othello as she spoke about his adventures.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed. .5×10=5

Arsenic is a (a) —— (Pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b) —— (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dangerous for human health. (c) —— (Use a demonstrative to premodify the noun) substance is found in the water of the tube well. There are (d) —— (Premodify the noun) villages in our country. Most of our (e) —— (Use a noun adjective to premodify the noun) people drink tube well water. At present they are passing their days (f) –— (Use a participle to pre-modify the verb). (g) ——(Use a participle to pre-modify the verb) people suffer from different kinds of problems. This problem is (h) –— (Pre-modify the verb) found in North Bengal. We should take a serious measure (i) —— (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) which produce contaminated water. Government is trying to identify the tube wells (j) –— (Post-modify the verb) red.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following text. .5×10=5

Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody. (a) —— it has become very popular. (b) –— it has created a number of problems. It has (c) —— advantages (d) —— disadvantages. (e) –—it helps connect people. (f) —— it helps to exchange information. (g) —— it can be used for various purposes. (h) —— it has a few disadvantages (i) —— can cause a lot of troubles. (j) –— it advantages are more than its disadvantages.

11. Read the following passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed below. .5×10=5

Teaching is a noble profession. It is an ideal career for women. Teaching gives women a golden chance to take care of household works. Teaching is more difficult than any other job. A teacher not only has to take classes but also prepare students’ test and assess exam scripts after class hours. And he has to guide his learners also to choose career. (a) teaching (antonym); (b) noble (antonym); (c) profession (synonym) ; (d) chance (synonym); (e) prepare (synonym); (f) difficult (antonym); (g) assess (synonym); (h) guide (antonym); (i) household (synonym); (j) choose (antonym).

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. .5×10=5

Customer : Do you have something to drink

Waiter : Hot or cold sir

Customer : Give me something hot

Waiter : What would you like to have sir? Tea coffee milk or hot chocolate

Customer : Hot chocolate sounds interesting. Bring a cup of hot chocolate.

Waiter : Anything else sir.

Customer : No thanks.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks)

13. Suppose, you are Rashid/Rashida and studying at XYZ college in Bogra. Now, on behalf of the students of your college, write an application to the Principal for staging a drama in the college auditorium.  8

14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a newspaper published from Dhaka. Now, you are asked to write a report on the devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh. 8

15. Write a paragraph describing the facilities and lacking of our college library. Use 100- 150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on ‘Students and Social Service’. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words.                                                                        14

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HSC Model Test – 2018 (1), English 2^nd Paper

Full Marks: 100                                                                                                       Time: 3 Hours                                                           

Part A: Grammar (Marks 60)

1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.                               0.5×10=5

Truthfulness is (a) —– greatest of all (b) —– virtues which make (c) —– person really great. If we do not cultivate (d) —– habit of speaking (e) —– truth, we cannot command (f) —– trust of others. (g) —– man whom nobody believes  can never be famous in (h) —– life. We may be successful once or twice by telling (i) —– lie but it never about (j) —– good result.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: 0.5×10=5

We got our freedom (a) —– the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) —– lives. The patriots (c) —– our land fought (d) —– the oppression of the West Pakistan rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound (e) —– surrender (f) —– our freedom fighters. But a great number (g) —– the sons of the land died (h) —– the war. Soon (i) —– the war, the government of Bangladesh founded the National Memorial (j) —– Savar.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box 0.5×10=5

a) There is a foul smell in the room. ——- opening the windows?

b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I will say good bye now —– I don’t see you again.

c) We ——- educate all and work hard to develop our country.

d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks ——- he knew everything.

e) The poor will continue to suffer ——- they are illiterate.

f) He saw bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree ——- the bear might attack him.

g) Nobody likes you here. ——- you left this place.

h) Everybody dislikes Rakib. He ——- do many harmful activities.

i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ——- you make proper use of time. j) The students were talking in the class. ——- the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: 0.5×10=5

a) He cannot run his business. So, he should ———–.

b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time ———.

c) He confessed that ———–. So, I forgave him.

d) I have to meet Raihan. Do you know ———–?

e) Our country is beset with many problems. We should come forward with a view to ———–.

f) My friend Jahid lived in Australia. It was 5 years since ———–.

g) The poor man came to me with a view to ———–.

h) Unity is strength. United we stand, ———–.

i) We find him playing cricket while ———–.

j) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough ———–?

5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×10=05

Air (a) ____ (be) an important element of the environment which is constantly being (b) ____ (pollute) in many ways. We make fire to cook food and (c) ____ (do) many works. This fire emits smoke which (d) ____ (contaminate) air. Vehicles pollute air to a great extent by (e) ____ (burn) fuel. Air pollution also (f) ____ (happen) when coal and oil (g) ____ (burn) mills and factories can be (h) ____ (hold) responsible for this pollution. It is high time we (i) ____ (check) air pollution. Otherwise, we (j) ____ (suffer) a lot.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: 05

(a) Most of the people of our country are living in the rural area. (Complex) (b) They are more patriotic and industrious. (Positive)                                       (c) People called him wise Solomon. (Passive) (d) What a pity! (Assertive) (e) Unfortunately, they don’t get the due price of their products. (Compound)                                                                                                      

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05

“Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands, “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon” “I’ll do better than that,” I retorted. “I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight”. “Humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the passage to make them clear: 05

Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call them. Regarding it, Nadine Gordimer said, “He is at the epicenter of his time, our in South Africa and your, wherever you are.”

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blanks speeches: 0.5×10=5              

A village doctor is a very (a) ___ (pre – modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) ___ (pre-modify the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c) ___ (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small dispensary (d) ___ (post-modify the verb). He treats the patients (e) ___ (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) ___ (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) ___ (pre -modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h) ___ (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) ____ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) ___ (pre-modify the noun) villagers.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank speeches of the following passage: 0.5×10=05

Trees are a vital part of our environment (a) —– they bear a great impact on the climate.  (b) —– we are not careful about them. (c) —–, we destroy trees at random (d) —–, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) —– ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f) —–, our agriculture is dependent on rain. (g) —– trees play a vital role on our climate. (h) —–, trees keep the soil strong. (i) —–, trees save us from flood (j) —– many other natural calamities.

11. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.5×10=05

Sincerity is the root of success of all works. One can go a long if he does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So, we should be sincere in every walk of life.

(a) success (antonym) (b) job (antonym) (c) great (antonym)  (d) because (synonym) (e) know (synonym) (f) follow (synonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym)

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors.                        0.5×10=05

Entering the reading room my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust how dirty you have made the room why do you use it if you can’t keep it tidy I said I am extremely sorry I have been a nuisance in future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise        

Part B : Composition (40 Marks)

13. Suppose, you are Rashid/Rashida and studying at XYZ college in Bogra. Now, on behalf of the students of your college, write an application to the Principal for staging a drama in the college auditorium.  8

14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a newspaper published from Dhaka. Now, you are asked to write a report on the devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh. 8

15. Write a paragraph describing the facilities and lacking of our college library. Use 100- 150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on ‘Students and Social Service’. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words.                                                             14

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Lecturer in English, Writer and Editor.

Examiner: Dhaka Examination Board

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Read the passage and answer following question

Nelson Mandela
15 December 2013
(Reuters)- Nelson Mandela guided South Africa from the shackles of apartheid to a multi-racial democracy , as an icon of peace and reconciliation who came to embody the struggle for justice around the world the world .

Imprisoned for nearly three decades for his flight against white minority rule , Mandela bever lost his resolve to fight for his people’s emancipation . He was determined to bring down apartheid while avoiding a civil war . His prestige and charisma helped him win the support of the world .
I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestation . I have faught it all during my life . I will fight it now and will do so until the end of my days . Mandela said in his acceptance speech on becoming South Africa’s first black president in 1994 . “The time for the healing of wounds has come The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come .
‘We have , at last , achieved our political emancipation .’
In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Noble Peace Prize , an honour he shared with F.W de clerk , the white African leader who had freed him from prison three years earlier and negotiated the end of apartheid . Mandela went on to play a prominent role on the stage as an advocate of human diginity in the face of challenges ranging from political repression to AIDS. He formally left public life in Jun 2004 before his 86th birthday , telling his adoring country men : “Don’t call me . I will call you .” But he remained one of the most revered public figures , combining celebrity sparkle with an unwavering message , freedom , respect and human right.
“He is at the epicenter of our time , ours in south Africa and yours wherever you are .”
Nadine Gordimer , the south African writer and Nobel laureate for literature , once remarked .
The years Mandela spent behind bars made him the world’s most celebrated political prisoner and a leader of mythic stature for millions of black south Africans and other oppressed people far beyond his country’s borders . Charged with capital offences in 1963 Rivonia Trial , his statement from the dock was his political testimony.
“During my life time I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people . I have fought against white domination. And I have fought against white domination . I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities “ he told the court .
“It is an ideal I hope to live for and to achieve . But if needs be , it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die .”
Friends adored Mandela and fondly called him ‘Madiba’ “the clan name by which he was known. People lauded his humanity , kindness and dignity .

1.Each of the following questions has a word with four alternative meaning . Choose the word which is the closest in meaning in the context that has been used in the text .
i)The term ‘apartheid’ means ______
a.partition b. preparation c.anxiety d.discrimination
ii) What does the word ‘decade’ refers to ___________
iii. The term ‘resolve’ means ____________
a.to struggle a lot b.to find a solution c. to create brotherhood d. to decline image.
iv) The word healing’ mentioned in the passage means _____
a.climbing on the hill b. making healthy again c.purifying heart d. utilized wealth
v. What does repression’ refers to _________
a.reduction b. generosity c. attraction d.censorship

2.Answer the following questions :
a.Who guided south Africa ?
b.How many years was Mandela imprisoned ?
c. What is Mandela’s remark on race discrimination ?
d.When was Mandela awarded ‘Nobel Prize’ ?
e.What did friends call Mandela ?

3. Read the text below and fill in the gaps with clues given .
Inspire Expressed Leads To make Led
Against Accepted Fought remain Fight

Nelson Mandela is the world’s most revered public figure who __ struggle b)___ injustice and racial oppression . His views as c)___ in all his speeches can be d)______ as an epitome for human right that e)____ the world to the path of harmony and equality . Mandela f)____for south Africa g)_____her free from bondage of white domination and ultimately reached his goal leaving an example for the world people . what he did and how he i)_____ the j)____against white minority as an inspiring instance for the people to come.

4. Nelson Mandela a)_____established a multi racial democracy in South Africa . For this , he had to lead his nation . And he succeed in mission b)____ the shakles of apartheid . He c)____ an icon of peace and reconciliation . Actually he d)______ the struggle for justice around the world. Mandela had to e)_____ imprisonment for nearly three decades . He f)________ against the white minority rule . He g)____ the support of the world . He h)_____ to i)______ for people’s emancipation was his goal . He j)____ the Nobel Peace Prize .

4. Based on your reading of the passage make short notes in each of the boxes in the chart showing the different stages of Nelson Mndela . One has been done for you .
Fought against apartheid -> 1 ->2->3>4->5->6

Digital Bangladesh

At present ‘Digital Bangladesh ‘ is the most commonly used words in politics ,media,among the intellectual and the civil societies of Bangladesh . It is a new concept and new dream. The elections manifesto of 2008 of Awami League promises that our country will be developed into Digital Bangladesh by 2021 through information technology in order to established good governance .

Modern age is the age of science and technology (ICT) . It has brought a revolutionary changes in the life of the people of the present world . To keep space with the modern world we have to use information technology in all spheres of life. For this reason, Bangladesh should be digitalized . Digital Bangladesh means a technology based country where all information will be available online and where all possible activities of the garments and other non government organization will be performed by means of technology .

Bangladesh is a small country with a huge population . She is burdened with many problems like over population , poverty , unemployment , food shortage , corruption , power crisis , natural calamities , lack of natural resources etc. All these factors are barriers to make Bangladesh a digital one we have to remove all these problems and obstacles to establish technology based e-governance ,e-education,e-commerce , e-production ,e-agriculture , etc.
To make Bangladesh into a digital country , we can apply digital system in the following sector :
Election : There is lack of morality in most of our people . People have no faith in the leaders . So to ensure free and fair election , it is necessary to introduce e-voting and setting up CCTV camera in the vote centre .
Education is the backbone of nation . No nation can prosper without education . Our leaders can get quality education if digital system in introduced in the field of education . Multi-media class is greatly helpful to the students . If teachers lectures are displayed on the screens , students can easily follow them by listening to the lecture and watching on screen .
Medical : Medical facility is one of the basic needs of human beings . If digital system is applied in the field of medical , patients can make appointments to see the doctor . Even they can pay feees through online and can get medical prescription without appearing before the doctor.
Agriculture : Bangladesh is an agricultural country . More than eighty percent people are farmers. They fully depends on agriculture for their livelihood . Even they supply food for the entire population of our country . If digital system is applied in the field of agricultural , our farmers will be able to grow more food and will get proper value of their products.

Digital Bangladesh will ensure the overall development of the country and the nations . It will prevent all types of corruptions and crimes . It will also save people’s time and money .

Female Education
Education is a light to which everybody has the equal right . God has created both man and woman equally . He has drawn no distinct distinction between man and woman . Woman constitute half of our population . No development is possible without full participation of woman . So education is a must for both man and woman .
A woman has to fulfill three duties in the course of her life . She has duty to society , to her husband and to her children . If a woman can perform these duties properly , she is worthy of being called a perfect woman . These duties can be carried out only by an educated woman .
Woman are now a days not less important than man. They constitute a little but more than half of our population . The country will suffer a lot because of the unequal opportunity for woman. If they are not educated , they can not be able to take part in the development work. If they are given opportunity , their capacities will bloom fully . If they are not educated . they will not able to serve the nation . Again without education woman can not be elevated . Education should be imparted to woman.
A woman has certain duties towards her husband and family . An educated woman can make a home an abode of peace and happiness . An educated housewife is an asset to the family . She can maintain accounts and take initiative in many domestic matters . By keeping the family budget , she can make the best income . She keeps her kitchen hygienic , An educated woman can be a true help-mate of her husband . She can amuse and entertainment her husband in different ways . An educated woman can be a good friend , a clever nurse and a useful adviser to her husband .
An educated mother has a great influence on the formation of her children’s character . She can teach her children many things . She is an asset in building an educated nation .
To sum up , we can say that female education is the blessing for any nation . Educated woman make their parents , husband and children truly happy .

Sample question for JSC examination
Full Marks : 100
Time : 3 hours
Subject: English

A :Seen part

Bangladeshi cuisine is rich and varied with the use of many spices. We have delicious and appetizing food , snacks and sweets .

Boiled rice is our staple rice .It is served with a variety of vegetables, curry , lentin soup , fish and meat . Fish is our main source of protein . Fishes are now cultivated in the ponds . Also we have freshwater fishes in the lakes and rivers . More than 40 years of fishes are common . Some of them are carp , rui ,katla , magur(catfish) , chingri(prawn or shimp). Shutki or dried fishes are popular . Hilsha slice , often together with dried fish , pickles, lentil soup , green chiliesand onion. It is a popular dish on the Pohela Boishakh .
The people of Bangladesh are very fond of sweets . Almost all Bangladeshi women prepare some traditional sweets . Pitha , a kind of sweets . Pitha , a type of sweets made from rice flour , sugar , syrup , molasses , and sometimes milk , is a traditional food loved by the entire people . During winter Pitha Utsab , meaning pitha festival , is organized by different groups people .
Sweets are distributed among cloze relatives when there is good news like birth , weddings, promotions, etc.
Sweet of Bangladesh are mostly milked based . The common ones are roshgolla , sandesh, rasamalai, gulap jamun and cham-chum. There are hundreds of different varities of sweet preparations. Sweets are therefore an important part of the day to day life of Bangladeshi people .
1.Choose the correct answer to each question from the alternatives given and write the corresponding number of the answers in your answer script.
i) The word ‘cusine’ in line 1 of the text means ..
a) a style of cooking b)a special kind of food c)cooking spicy dishes d)a combination
ii) The words ‘appetizing food ‘ in line 1 of the text means..
a)expensive food b)food that makes you feel hungry c)food that is cooked with spices d) food that has good nutritional value
iii) The word ‘’platter in the line 8 of the text means …
a)a large plate to serve food b)a meal served on a large plate c) a dish with a variety of food items on it d)all of the above
iv) The main source of protein for Bangladeshi people is …
a)boiled rice b)lentil soup c) fish d)meat
v) Panta bhat is usually served with ..
a)dried fish b)green chili and onion c) hilsha b)all of the above

2.Answer the following questions from your reading of the above text .
a)Name four fresh water fishes .
b)How is panta bhat prepared ?
c) Name four milk -based sweets .
d) Where are most of the fish cultivated ?
3. Read the following text and fill in the gaps with appropriate words to make it a meaningful one .
In a plane oxygen and the air present are always being monitored. In the event of a lack of oxygen , an oxygen mask with automatically a)_in front of you . Pull the mask towards you and b)_ it firmly over your nose and mouth . Secure the elastic band behind your head , and breathe normally . If you are travelling with a child or someone who requires c) _ . secure your mask on first , and then help the other person . Keep your mask on until a uniformed crew member advises you to d)_ it . In the event of an e) _ please assume the bracing position .
Ans: a.appear; b. put/place c. help ; d.remove ; e.emergency

B: Unseen part
Read the following text and answer questions 4 and 5 .
Meera is a singer with a great zeal for folk songs . She is a dancer too. She enjoys dancing with falk songs. She performs at national events and represents our culture in different countries .Besides singing , she also studies Computer science in a university in China . Manosh and Rudro are also two promising folk singers of our time . Manosh passed Hsc examination in 2018 when Rudro was a student of class 8. Manosh won the Star voice singing competition in 2012 in the folk song category . Rudro won that award in 2015 in the same category . He performed in the Boishakhi open concert at Dhaka university campus in 2016 . Both Manosh and Rudro love song because it appeals to our root culture . They belive that folk music can reach of our common people easily . In 2018 Manosh successfully released his first album titled ‘Mon Janala.’
4. Complete the table below . Write no more than three words and /or numbers for each answer.
Who what Where/when
Meera Studies computer science In a university in 1)……….
Meera 2)…………………. In foreign countries
3)………………… Was awarded Star voice singing competition In 2012
Rudra Appeard in the Boishakh concert At 4)……….. in 2016
Manosh Released his maiden 5)in …………

Ans: 1) China 2)represents our culture 3)Manosh 4)Dhaka University campus 5)2018
5.Read the passage again and write , whether the statements are true or false . Give correct answer , if the statement is false .
a. Meera enjoys singing folk songs .
b. Meera performs at both national and international levels.
c. Manosh and Rudra won two different awards .
d. The first album of Manosh was released in the same year when he passed the ssc examination .
e. The common people of our country love folks songs .
Ans: a) False . Meera enjoys dancing with folk songs .
b.True .
c. False . Manosh and Rudra won the same award .
d.True .
e.True
6. Read the text below and fill in the gaps using the clues given in the boxes .There are more words than necessary . One word can be used once only.
The off as namely This Finances
length cost country width roads touch

The padma Multipurpose Bridge is a mega project in the construction history of Bangladesh . This will connect three districts a)___ Munshiganj. Shariatpur and Madaripur . With b)__ connectivity 21 districts of c)__ south-western part of the d)___ will come under direct e)____ with the capital as well f)_ _ the whole country . Its total g)__ is 6:15 kms and h)____ is 18.1 meters. It will i)___ 3.6 billion USD . Bangladesh government j)__ this huge project .
Ans: a)namely b)this c)the d)country e) touch f)as g)length h)width i)cost j)finances

7.Read the text below and fill in the gaps using suitable words to make it a meaningful text .
The sun is the source of all energies . All the living beings a)__ sunsight directly or indirectly for their b)___ on this earth . Sunlight c)__ white as we see it with our naked eyes but the actual d)___ of sunlight looks white e)___ it is originally green .
Ans: a)use b)existence c)looks d)colour e) though
5. Match the part of sentences from column A and B to make five complete sentences.
Column A Column B
a.One day a fisherman i.to see the coins as the fisherman returned home
b.Suddenly he saw ii.began to boast of it before all the friends
c. His wife was very happy iii. a bag full of gold coins in his net
d.The fisherman asked his wife to keep iv.cast his net in the river
e.But instead of doing so she v.the find of gold coins a secret

Ans: a.iv b.iii c.i d.v e.ii

A Composition on Banga Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Banga Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Founding Father of the Nation of Bangladesh and first president of Bangladesh, was born on March 17, 1920, in Tungipara village in the Faridpur district in erstwhile East Pakistan. Personally he was a great patriot and he built his career in East Pakistan as an active politician. He played a major role in counteracting exploitation and other unjust actions of the power holders of West Pakistan towards people of East Pakistan. He was the first President of Bangladesh. Later he became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from March 1971 until his assassination in August 1975. He is considered to be the driving force behind the independence of Bangladesh.

From his school life he love to lead and he showed the potential of leadership since then. While he was a student of Islamia College, he was elected general secretary of the College Students Union in 1946. He was an activist of the Bengal Provincial Muslim League and a member of the All India Muslim League Council from 1943 onwards. His active political career began with his election to one of the three posts of joint secretaries of the newly established East Pakistan Awami Muslim League (1949) while he was interned in jail.

Sheikh Mujib was one of the first among the language movement detainees (11 March 1948). His address on 21 September 1955 in the Pakistan Constituent Assembly on the question of Bangla language is noteworthy. He grew in political eminence in the early 1960s. In 1966, he announced his famous Six-Point Program which envisioned a new approach to political life and it meant virtual independence for East Pakistan.

The first ever general elections of Pakistan in December 1970 made Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the sole spokesman of East Pakistan. Under his leadership, the Awami League won 167 (including 7 women reserved seats) out of 169 seats allotted to East Pakistan in the Pakistan National Assembly.

During this time, on 7 March 1971 Mujib made a historic address at a mammoth gathering of a million of people at the Race Course which marked a turning point in the history of the Bangali nation. In his address Mujib made specific charges against the martial law authorities which failed to transfer power to the elected representatives.

Throughout the period of the War of Liberation, Sheikh Mujib’s charisma worked as the source of inspiration for freedom fighters and for national unity and strength. The trial of Bangabandhu by the Pakistani junta giving death sentence to him moved the world leaders to save his life. After the liberation of Bangladesh on 16 December 1971 from Pakistani occupation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was released from Pakistan jail. Hundreds of thousands of people of all walks of life received him at the Tejgaon old Airport according him a heroic welcome. Under the leadership of Bangabandhu, the state-building and nation-building took off the ground covering all important fields. But taking advantage of such a fluid and unstable situation, a group of disgruntled army adventurers assassinated him on 15 August 1975 along with all his family members present.

Source: http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Rahman,_Bangabandhu_Sheikh_Mujibur

                   7^th March Speech

7th March Speech is regarded as the most historical speech in Bangladesh which was delivered by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 7th March, 1971 at Ramna Race Course Maydan in Dhaka. About 2 million of people were present there. It was delivered during a period of rising tensions between East Pakistan and the powerful political and military establishment of West Pakistan. In the speech, Rahman proclaimed: “This time, the struggle is for our freedom. This time, the struggle is for our independence.” The speech inspired the Bangalees to prepare for a war of independence amid widespread reports of armed mobilization by West Pakistan and he called upon all Bangalees of then East Pakistan to launch a significant struggle against the Pakistani occupation forces indicating for taking all-out preparations for the War of Liberation. However, the speech effectively declared the independence of Bangladesh. The speech composes a faithful documentation of how the failure of post-colonial nation-states to develop inclusive, democratic society alienates their population belonging to different ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious groups. The speech of 7th March has inspired the whole nation to take part in liberation war and free our country from the enemy. At the same way, this speech has touched the soul of every Bangladeshi and even after 1971 this speech has encouraged and guided us to build up our nation. Really, it was an eye-opening declaration for the nation. It’s a matter of great pride for us that UNESCO has recognized the speech and so now the whole world will know about the historic speech.

                        7^th March Speech  

My brothers,

I stand before you today with a heart overflowing with grief. You are fully aware of the events that are going on and understand their import. We have been trying to do our best to cope with the situation. And yet, unfortunately, the streets of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur are awash with the blood of our brothers. The people of Bengal now want to be free, the people of Bengal now want to live, and the people of Bengal now want their rights.

What have we done that was wrong? After the elections, the people of Bangladesh voted as one for me, for the Awami League. We were to sit in the National Assembly, draft a constitution for ourselves there, and build our country; the people of this land would thereby get economic, political, and cultural freedom. But it is with regret that I have to report to you today that we have passed through twenty-three tragic years; Bengal’s history of those years is full of stories of torture inflicted on our people, of bloodshed by them repeatedly. Twenty-three years of a history of men and women in agony!

The history of Bengal is the history of a people who have repeatedly made their highways crimson with their blood. We shed blood in 1952; even though we were the victors in the elections of 1954 we could not form a government then. In 1958 Ayub Khan declared Martial Law to enslave us for the next ten years. In 1966 when we launched the six point movement our boys were shot dead on 7 June. When after the movement of 1969 Ayub Khan fell from power and Yahya Khan assumed the reins of the government he declared that he would give us a constitution and restore democracy; we listened to him then. A lot has happened since and elections have taken place.

I’ve met President Yahya Khan. I’ve made a request to him not only on behalf of Bengal but also as the leader of the party which has the majority in Pakistan; I said to him: “You must hold the session of the National Assembly on 15 January.” But he did not listen to me. He listened to Mr. Bhutto instead. At first he said that the meeting would take place in the first week of March. We said, “Fine, we will be taking our seats in the Assembly then.” I said we will carry out our discussions in the Assembly. I went so far as to say that if anyone came up with an offer that was just, even though we were in the majority we would agree to that offer.

Mr. Bhutto came here; he carried out discussions with us; he had said that the doors of negotiations had not been shut and that there would be further negotiations. I then had talks with other leaders; I said to them, “Come and sit down with us; let’s create a constitution for ourselves through discussions.” But Mr. Bhutto declared that if West Pakistani members came here the Assembly would end up as a slaughterhouse. He claimed that whoever came here would be slaughtered. He said that if anyone showed up here all shops from Peshawar to Karachi would be shut down.

I declared that the Assembly would continue to meet. But suddenly on the 1^st of March the Assembly was shut down. Mr. Yahya Khan called the session of the Assembly in his capacity as the President and I declared I would be attending it. Mr. Bhutto said he wouldn’t be part of it. Thirty-five members of the Assembly came from West Pakistan to take part in its proceedings. But it was dissolved all of a sudden. The blame was put on the people of Bengal; the finger was pointed at me!

After the Assembly’s session was prorogued, the people of this country protested. I told them, “Observe the General Strike we have called peacefully.” I told them, “Shut down all mills and factories.”  Our people responded to my call. They came to the streets spontaneously. They expressed their firm determination to carry out the struggle peacefully. What have we got in return? Those who brought arms with our money to defend us from external enemies are now using those arms on the poor, – the wretched, -the downtrodden people of the land. Bullets are being aimed at their hearts. We constitute the majority in Pakistan; but whenever we Bengalis have tried to assume power they have used force on us.

I have had a talk with Mr. Yahya Khan. I told him, “Mr. Yahya, you are the President of Pakistan; come and observe how the poor people of my country are being mowed down with bullets; come and see how our mothers are being deprived of their children; how my people are being massacred. Come, observe, and only then pass a judgment on what is going on. He has apparently said that I had agreed to attend a Round Table Conference on the 10th of March. Didn’t I say a long time back: what is the point of another Round Table conference? Who will I sit with? Should I sit with those who have shed the blood of my people? He has suddenly dissolved the Assembly without carrying out any discussions with me; after sitting in a secret meeting for five hours he gave a speech where he has put all the blame on me. He has even blamed the Bengali people!

My brothers,

The Assembly has been called into session on the 25th of March. But the blood spilled on our streets has not yet dried. About the 10th of this month, I have told them: Mujibur Rahman won’t join the Round Table Conference because that would mean wading over the blood that has been shed. Although you have called the Assembly into session, you’ll have to listen to my demands first. You’ll have to withdraw Martial Law. You’ll have to return all army personnel to their barracks. You’ll have to investigate the way our people have been murdered. And you’ll have to transfer power to the representatives of the people. It is only then that I’ll decide whether we will take our seats in the Assembly or not. I don’t want the Prime Minister’s office. We want the people of this country to have their rights. I want to state clearly that from this day Bangladesh’s courts, magistracies, government offices and educational institutions will be shut down indefinitely. So that the poor don’t have to suffer, so that my people don’t have to go through hardships, all other things will be exempted from the General Strike from tomorrow. Rickshaws, horse carriages, trains, and launches will be allowed to move. Only the Secretariat, the Supreme Court, the High Court, Judges’ Court, and semi-government organizations such as WAPDA will not be allowed to work. On the 28th employees will go and collect their salaries. If their salaries are not paid, if another bullet is fired, if my people are shot dead again, I request all of you: convert every house into a fort; confront the enemy with whatever you have. And even at the risk of your life, and even if I am not around to direct you, shut down all shops and make sure that traffic on all roads and ports are brought to a standstill. If need be, we will starve to death, but we’ll go down striving for our rights.

To those in the armed forces I have this to say: you are my brothers; stay in your barracks and no one will bother you. But don’t try again to aim your bullets at our chests. You can’t suppress seventy million people forever. Since we have learned to sacrifice ourselves no one can suppress us anymore.

And as for our martyrs and those who have been wounded, we in the Awami League will do everything we can to assist them and their loved ones. If you have the means, please give what little you can to our Relief Committee. To owners of factories whose workers had participated in the General Strike the last seven days I have this to say: make sure that they are paid wages for those days. To government employees I have this to tell: you’ll have to listen to my directives. Till our country is liberated, taxes and custom duties won’t be collected. No one will pay them either.

Remember: the enemy is amidst us to create chaos and confusion, to create anarchy and to loot. In our Bengal Hindus and Muslims, Bengalis and non-Bengalis are all brothers. We are responsible for their safety; let us not taint ourselves in any way.

Remember those of you who work for radio and television: if the people running the radio station aren’t ready to listen to us, no Bengali will report for work there. Banks will be open for two hours every day so that people can collect their salaries. But we won’t allow even a single poisha to be transferred from East Bengal to West Pakistan. Telephones and telegram services will continue as before in our East Bengal; if we have to transmit news abroad you will see to that. But if any attempt is made to exterminate our people all Bengalis must take appropriate action.

Form Revolutionary Committees under the leadership of the Awami League in every village, every community. Be prepared to act with whatever you have in your possession.

Remember: since we have already had to shed blood, we’ll have to shed a lot more of it; by the Grace of God, however, we’ll be able to liberate the people of this land. The struggle this time is a struggle for freedom–the struggle this time is a struggle for emancipation.

Long live Bengal!

[The speech has been translated by Fakrul Alam]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMyMzYyxwVI

Characteristics of Grammar Translation Method

(1)  Classes are taught in the mother tongue, with little active use of the target language.

(2)  Much vocabulary is taught in the form of lists of isolated words.

(3)  Long elaborate explanations of the intricacies of grammar are given.

(4)  Grammar provides the rules for putting words together, and instruction often focuses on the form and inflection of words. 

6)  Little attention is paid to the content of texts, which are treated as exercises in in grammatical

analysis.

(7)  Often the only drills are exercises in translating disconnected sentences from the target language into the mother tongue.

(8)  Little or no attention is given to pronunciation.

Typical Techniques of Grammar Translation Method

(1)  Translation of a Literary Passage

      (Translating target language to native language)

(2)  Reading Comprehension Questions

      (Finding information in a passage, making inferences and relating to personal experience)

(3)  Antonyms/Synonyms

      (Finding antonyms and synonyms for words or sets of words).

(4) Cognates

      (Learning spelling/sound patterns that correspond between L1 and the target language)

(5)  Deductive Application of Rule

      (Understanding grammar rules and their exceptions, then applying them to new examples)

(6)  Fill-in-the-blanks

      (Filling in gaps in sentences with new words or items of a particular grammar type).

(7)  Memorization

      (Memorizing vocabulary lists, grammatical rules and grammatical paradigms)

(8)  Use Words in Sentences

      (Students create sentences to illustrate they know the meaning and use of new words)

(9)  Composition

(Students write about a topic using the target language)

Characteristics of Direct Method

(1)  Classroom instruction is conducted exclusively in the target language.

(2)  Only everyday vocabulary and sentences are taught.

(3)  Oral communication skills are built up in a carefully traded progression organized around question-and-answer exchanges between teachers and students in small, intensive classes.

(4)  Grammar is taught inductively.
(5)  New teaching points are taught through modeling and practice.
(6)  Concrete vocabulary is taught through demonstration, objects, and pictures; abstract vocabulary
is taught by association of ideas.
(7)  Both speech and listening comprehension are taught.
(8)  Correct pronunciation and grammar are emphasized.

Typical Techniques of Direct Method

1)  Reading Aloud

    (Reading sections of passages, plays or dialogues out loud)

(2)  Question and Answer Exercise

      (Asking questions in the target language and having students answer in full sentences)

(3)  Student Self-Correction (Teacher facilitates opportunities for students to self correct using follow-up questions, tone, etc)

4) Conversation Practice

      (Teacher asks students and students ask students questions using the target language)
(5)  Fill-in-the-blank Exercise

      (Items use target language only and inductive rather than explicit grammar rules)
(6)  Dictation

      (Teacher reads passage aloud various amount of times at various tempos, students writing down what they hear)
(7)  Paragraph Writing

      (Students write paragraphs in their own words using the target language and various models)

Typical Techniques of Audio-lingual Method  

1) Dialog Memorization
      (Students memorize an opening dialog using mimicry and applied role-playing)

(2)  Backward Build-up (Expansion Drill)

      (Teacher breaks a line into several parts, students repeat each part starting at the end of the sentence and “expanding” backwards through the sentence, adding each part in sequence)

(3)  Repitition Drill

      (Students repeat teacher’s model as quickly and accurately as possible)

(4) Chain Drill

      (Students ask and answer each other one-by-one in a circular chain around the classroom)

(5)  Single Slot Substitution Drill

      (Teacher states a line from the dialog, then uses a word or a phrase as a “cue” that students, when repeating the line, must substitute into the sentence in the correct place)

(6)  Multiple-slot Substitution Drill

      (Same as the Single Slot drill, except that there are multiple cues to be substituted into the line)
(7)  Transformation Drill

      (Teacher provides a sentence that must be turned into something else, for example a question to be turned into a statement, an active sentence to be turned into a negative statement, etc)
(8) Question-and-answer Drill

      (Students should answer or ask questions very quickly)
(9) Use of Minimal Pairs

      (Using contrastive analysis, teacher selects a pair of words that sound identical except for a single sound that typically poses difficulty for the learners – students are to pronounce and differentiate the two words)

     (10) Complete the Dialogue

      (Selected words are erased from a line in the dialog – students must find and insert)
(11) Grammar Games

      (Various games designed to practice a grammar point in context, using lots of repetition)

Communicative Language Teaching Method Vs Audiolingual Method

(1)  CLT:  Meaning is paramount.

      ALM:  Attends to structure and form more than meaning.

(2)  CLT:  Dialogs, if used, center around communicative functions and are not normally memorized.

      ALM:  Demands more memorization of structure-based dialogs.

3)  CLT:  Contextualization is a basic premise.

      ALM:  Language items are not necessarily contextualized.

(4)  CLT:  Language learning is learning to communicate.

      ALM:  Language Learning is learning structures, sounds or words.

(5) CLT:  Effective communication is sought.

      ALM:  Mastery or “overlearning” is sought.

(6)  CLT:  Drilling may occur, but peripherially.

      ALM:  Drilling is a central technique.

(7)  CLT:  Comprehensible pronunciation is sought.

      ALM:  Native-speaker-like pronunciation is sought.

(8)  CLT:  Any device which helps the learners is accepted – varying according to their age, interest, etc.

      ALM:  Grammatical explanation is avoided.

(9) CLT:  Attempts to communicate may be encouraged from the very beginning.

    ALM:  Communicative activities only come after a long process of rigid drills and exrecises.

(10)  CLT:  Judicious use of native language is accepted where feasible.

        ALM:  The use of the students’ native language is forbidden.

(11)  CLT:  Translation may be used where students need or benefit from it.

        ALM:  Translation is forbidden at early levels.
(12) CLT:  Reading and writing can start from the first day, if desired.

        ALM:  Reading and writing are deferred until speech is mastered.

13)  CLT:  The target linguistic system will be learned best through the process of struggling to communicate.

        ALM:  The target linguistic system will be learned through the overt teaching of the patterns of the system.
(14)  CLT:  Communicative competence is the desired goal.

        ALM:  Linguistic competence is the desired goal.

(15)  CLT:  Linguistic variation is a central concept in materials and methods.

        ALM:  Varieties of language are recognized but not emphasized.

(16)  CLT:  Sequencing is determined by any consideration of content function, or meaning which maintains interest.

        ALM:  The sequence of units is determined solely on principles of linguistic complexity.

(17)  CLT:  Teachers help learners in any way that motivates them to work with the language.

        ALM:  The teacher controls the learners and prevents them from doing anything that conflicts with the theory.

(18)  CLT:  Language is created by the individual often through trial and error.

        ALM:  “Language is habit” so error must be prevented at all costs.

(21)  CLT:  The teacher cannot know exactly what language the students will use.

        ALM:  The teacher is expected to specify the language that students are to use.

(22)  CLT:  Intrinsic motivation will spring from an interest in what is being communicated by the language.

        ALM:  Intrinsic motivation will spring from an interest in the structure of the language.

Basic Features of CLT Method  

(1)  CLT:  Meaning is paramount.

(2)  CLT:  Dialogs, if used, center around communicative functions and are not normally memorized.   

(3)  CLT:  Contextualization is a basic premise.

 (4)  CLT:  Language learning is learning to communicate.    

(5) CLT:  Effective communication is sought.

(6)  CLT:  Drilling may occur, but peripherially.

 (7)  CLT:  Comprehensible pronunciation is sought.

 (8)  CLT:  Any device which helps the learners is accepted – varying according to their age, interest, etc.

(9) CLT:  Attempts to communicate may be encouraged from the very beginning.

(10)  CLT:  Judicious use of native language is accepted where feasible.

(11)  CLT:  Translation may be used where students need or benefit from it.

(12) CLT:  Reading and writing can start from the first day, if desired.      

(13)  CLT:  The target linguistic system will be learned best through the process of struggling to communicate.

(14)  CLT:  Communicative competence is the desired goal.

 (15)  CLT:  Linguistic variation is a central concept in materials and methods.

(16)  CLT:  Sequencing is determined by any consideration of content function, or meaning which maintains interest.

 (17)  CLT:  Teachers help learners in any way that motivates them to work with the language.

 (18)  CLT:  Language is created by the individual often through trial and error.

 (21)  CLT:  The teacher cannot know exactly what language the students will use.

(22)  CLT:  Intrinsic motivation will spring from an interest in what is being communicated by the language.

English Second Paper Suggestion for SSC 2019

Most Important CV for SSC 2019

1. For the post of an English Teacher or Lecturer
2. For the post of a Librarian
3. For the post of a Computer Operator
4. For the post of an Account Officer
5. For the post of a Marketing Officer/ Manager
6. For the post of a Senior/Junior Officer
7. For the post of a Medical Representative

Most Important Applications for SSC 2019

1. To the Headmaster for Opening/ Arranging/Setting up a Common Room
2. To the Headmaster for Testimonial
3. To the Headmaster for Opening a Debating Club
4. To the Headmaster for Setting up a Canteen
5. To the Headmaster for Opening a Canteen
6. To the Headmaster for Permission to go to a Study Tour
7. To the Headmaster for Setting up a Computer Club
8. To the Headmaster for Setting up a Multimedia Classroom
9. To the Headmaster for Relief and Medical aid for the Flood Affected People

Most Important Paragraphs for SSC 2019

1. Tree Plantation
2. A School Magazine
3. Traffic Jam
4. Environment Pollution
5. Load Shedding
6. A Rainy Day
7. Our National Flag
8. A Book Fair
9. Mobile Phone
10. A Tea Stall

Most Important Compositions for SSC 2019

1. Wonders of Modern Science
2. Your Aim in Life
3. The Season you Like Most
4. Physical Exercise
5. Duties of a Student/Student Life
6. Floods in Bangladesh
7. Your Favourite Hobby
8. The Journey you like most
9. Newspaper
10. Computer

English 1st Paper Suggestion for SSC 2019

Seen Passage 01

1. May Day or International Workers Day
2. 21^stFebruary is a memorable day
3. 26 March, our independence day
4. Heritage is what we inherit
5. The French sculptor, Fedric
6. Zahir Raihan was one of the
7. Countries of the world
8. The advantages of internet
9. Michel Madhusudan Dutt was
10. Lake Baikal is the deepest
11. Mother Teresa

Seen Passage 02

1. Yoga is a kind of
2. May Day
3. 21^st February
4. 26 March, our independence day
5. Meherjan lives in a slum
6. Humans can neither
7. Fish Population can is in serious
8. Lake Baikal is the deepest
9. Zahir Raihan was one of
10. Zahir Raihan was one of the
11. Pritilata was born
12. Maichael Madhusudan Dutt
13. Everyone must play
14. Countries of the world

Unseen Passage 

1. Charles Babbage
2. Neil Armstrong
3. Stephen Hawking
4. Titanic
5. Mammals are animals
6. P.B. Shelly
7. Louis Pasture
8. William Blake
9. John Milton
10. Abraham Lincoln
11. Alexander Fleming
12. Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir
13. Albert Einstein
14. Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose
15. Munshi Abdur Rouf
16. Nelson Mandela
17. Mother Teresa

Table:

1. Introverts and Extroverts
2. Digital means using a
3. Women’s role
4. Tolerance is not
5. The Olympic Games were
6. Globalization is now very
7. Drug damages
8. Education means
9. We should say ‘no’ against corruption
10. The role of women in
11. Democracy means
12. We cannot ensure peace
13. Punctuality is a great virtue
14. National flag upholds our
15. A teacher plays a very

Re-arrange  

1. Taimur
2. Buddha and a poor woman
3. Androcles
4. Nelson Mandela
5. The King and the Astrologer
6. Hatem Tai
7. Noble Prize
8. The Foolish King and the Wise Man
9. William Somerset Maugham
10. Abraham Lincoln
11. King Lear
12. Queen Victoria
13. Pasteur
14. Zainul Abedin
15. Seikh Sa’di

Writing Paragraphs 

1. Traffic Jam
2. Environment Pollution
3. Global Warming
4. Tree Plantation
5. A Book Fair I Visited
6. A Winter Morning
7. A School Magazine
8. A Street Hawker
9. Your School Library
10. Load Shedding
11. Water Pollution

Short Stories 

1. Unity is Strength
2. Who’s to Bell the Cat
3. Sheikh Saadi
4. A Lion and a Mouse
5. King Midas
6. Slow and Steady Wins the Race
7. Truthfulness of Abdul Quadir Zilani
8. Bayzid
9. A Thirsty Crow
10. A Fox without a Tail
11. The Liar Cowboy
12. Dividing the Bread
13. Honesty and Responsibility of a School Boy
14. A Sly Fox and a Foolish Crow

Writing Graphs and Charts

1. Internet Users
2. Family’s Household Income Distribution
3. Interest of Students in Different Subjects
4. Number of Mobile Phone Users in Bangladesh
5. Choice of Profession by Different Educated People
6. The Benefits of Girl’s Education
7. The Yearly Imports and Exports of a Country
8. Population Growth Rate of Bangladesh
9. Student’s time Spending of Various Activities
10. Selling Rates of Different Kinds of Books in Ekushe Boi Mela
11. Literacy Rate of Bangladesh in Different Years
12. The Percentages of Books in a School Library
13. The Number of People Living below the Poverty Line
14. Different Types of Pastime Activities of People in Different Years
15. The Sources of Air Pollution in a City

Informal  Letters 

1. How to Improve English
2. Your Plan after SSC Examination
3. Describing a Historical Place you have visited
4. Inviting to Spend Summer Vacation
5. Describing the Annual Prize Giving Ceremony of your School
6. Your Preparation for the SSC Examination
7. Consoling your friend for his/her father’s/mother’s death
8. Describing Co-Curricular Activities of your school
9. The Importance of Reading Newspaper
10. Thanking for Hospitality

Writing  Dialogues 

1. How to Eradicate Illiteracy from Bangladesh
2. Merits and Demerits of Mobile Phone
3. The Importance of Learning Computer
4. Preparation for the Exam
5. The Importance of Reading Newspaper
6. Bad Effects of Smoking
7. Good and Bad Sides of Facebook
8. Uses and Abuses of Internet
9. Good Effects of Morning Walk
10. Benefits of Early Rising