এইচএসসি ইংরেজি ২য় পত্র প্রশ্ন (৩টি পূর্ণাঙ্গ প্রশ্নপত্র)

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)

The Sundarbans is (a) ___ largest mangrove forest in the world. It lies in (b) ___ south-western part of Bangladesh. (c) ___ Royal Bengal Tiger, our national animal, lives there. It is (d) ___ unique ecosystem with spotted deer, crocodiles and many kinds of birds. In 1997, UNESCO declared it (e) ___ World Heritage Site. (f) ___ honey collected from this forest is famous all over the country. Yet honey collectors work there in (g) ___ constant fear of tigers. (h) ___ forest also acts as (i) ___ effective shield against cyclones. Sadly, (j) ___ pollution is now threatening its plants and animals.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

The internet has brought a revolution (a) ___ communication. Today we can keep in touch (b) ___ anyone living (c) ___ any corner of the world. Students can search (d) ___ information and attend classes sitting (e) ___ home. Many young people now depend (f) ___ freelancing for their income. However, the internet is not free (g) ___ danger. Some users become addicted (h) ___ social media and waste hours (i) ___ their phones. So we should make good use (j) ___ this technology.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

• (a) Rafiq is seriously ill. He ___ see a doctor at once; otherwise his condition may get worse.
• (b) Mitu talks ___ she knew everything. In fact, she is new to the topic.
• (c) The baby cannot walk yet, ___ run.
• (d) I ___ stay at home than go out in this heavy rain.
• (e) ___ is ten years since my grandfather died.
• (f) ___ is a big banyan tree beside our college gate.
• (g) Kazi Nazrul Islam ___ in 1899 at Churulia in Burdwan.
• (h) We have no umbrella with us. ___ it rains on our way back?
• (i) My father ___ smoke, but he gave it up ten years ago.
• (j) The students stood up ___ the teacher entered the classroom.

Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

• (a) Time is more valuable than ___.
• (b) We should not waste time because ___.
• (c) ___, we can never get it back.
• (d) Those who know the value of time ___.
• (e) A student who wastes his time ___.
• (f) It is high time we ___.
• (g) If you use your time properly, ___.
• (h) Unless we are punctual, ___.
• (i) Had I known the value of time earlier, ___.
• (j) As the saying goes, time and tide ___.

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

Trees (a) ___ (be) our best friends. Every day they (b) ___ (give) us oxygen, food and shade. But last year alone, thousands of trees (c) ___ (cut) down for building roads and houses. If we (d) ___ (not stop) this, the country (e) ___ (turn) into a desert one day. It is high time we (f) ___ (take) proper steps. Each of us (g) ___ (have) a duty to plant trees. The Forest Department has already (h) ___ (start) a campaign. It encourages people to plant trees by (i) ___ (supply) free saplings. If everyone joins the campaign, our environment (j) ___ (become) safe again.

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• (a) Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh. (Positive)
• (b) People from all over the country visit this city. (Passive)
• (c) Because of heavy traffic, people waste a lot of time on the roads. (Complex)
• (d) Everyone wants to live in a clean and green city. (Interrogative)
• (e) The metro rail has reduced the suffering of commuters and saved their time. (Simple)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: (5)

"Where are you going, Rahim?" said his mother. "I am going to the library to return a book," replied Rahim. "Don't stay out long," said his mother. "It may rain." "Please give me an umbrella then," said Rahim. "What a sensible boy you are!" said his mother.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: (1 × 5 = 5)

Karim went to a doctor with his friend Selim because he had a high fever. The doctor wrote a prescription for Karim and told him to take the tablets after meals. At the pharmacy, Karim gave the prescription to the shopkeeper, but he could not read it. They say that rest is the best medicine for fever. Karim's mother bought him some oranges, but it was not fresh. When Selim met Karim's brother the next day, he told him that Karim was getting better.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Newspapers play (a) ___ (pre-modify the noun) role in modern life. They carry news of (b) ___ (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) events at home and abroad. A newspaper (c) ___ (post-modify the noun) can give us the latest information. Readers find the editorial page (d) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) useful. (e) ___ (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) news helps students prepare for exams. Businessmen read the (f) ___ (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) page carefully. Nowadays, many people read newspapers (g) ___ (post-modify the verb). However, some newspapers publish (h) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) false news to attract readers. Readers (i) ___ (post-modify the noun) should always check the source. Therefore, we should read newspapers (j) ___ (post-modify the verb).

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Everybody wants to be successful in life. (a) , success does not come easily. (b) ___ we want to succeed, we must work hard. Talent is important; (c) , talent without labour is useless. (d) ___ Thomas Edison failed many times, he never gave up. He kept trying, and (e) ___ he invented a practical electric bulb. (f) , a lazy person always depends on luck. He waits for a chance (g) ___ does nothing to create it. (h) , he falls behind in the race of life. (i) ___ hard work, honesty and patience are necessary for success. (j) ___, we should build these qualities from our student life.

Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Honesty is a rare virtue in today's world. An honest man is respected by all. He never deceives anyone for his own benefit. Though he may face hardship, he remains firm in his principles. People trust him because his words and deeds are the same. A dishonest person may become rich quickly, but he cannot find peace of mind. Sooner or later his evil deeds are exposed. So we should always be sincere in our work.

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks and capital letters in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

one day, my younger brother sabbir asked me, "Why do birds fly south in Winter" I told him that many birds cant bear the cold and move to warmer places "Do they come back?" he asked. Yes, they return in spring," I replied. He was amazed and said "How clever they are.

Part B: Composition

Suppose, you are Rafid Hasan, the secretary of the Science Club of Shahid Smriti College. Your club wants to arrange a two-day science fair on the college premises so that students can display their projects. Now, write an application to the Principal of your college seeking permission and financial support for arranging the fair.

Suppose, a devastating fire broke out in a slum in your area last night and many families lost their homes and belongings. Now, write a report of about 120 words on it for a national daily. Give a title to your report.

Write a paragraph describing "A Rainy Day" using 100-150 words. Your paragraph should answer the following questions: What does the sky look like on a rainy day? How does rain affect people's daily life? What do children and farmers do on such a day? How do you spend a rainy day?

Write a short composition on "Climate Change and Bangladesh". Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words.

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)

21 February is (a) ___ memorable day in our national history. On this day in 1952, students brought out (b) ___ procession in Dhaka demanding Bangla as one of (c) ___ state languages of Pakistan. (d) ___ police opened fire on the procession, and Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Jabbar and many others embraced (e) ___ martyrdom. Their sacrifice gave us (f) ___ right to speak in our mother tongue. In 1999, UNESCO declared (g) ___ day International Mother Language Day. Now it is observed all over (h) ___ world. It is (i) ___ honour for every Bangali. We should use Bangla correctly as (j) ___ mark of respect for the language martyrs.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Bangladesh is a land (a) ___ rivers. The Padma, the Meghna and the Jamuna are famous (b) ___ their beauty. Rivers supply water (c) ___ farmers for irrigation. Thousands of fishermen earn their living (d) ___ catching fish. Boats carry goods (e) ___ one place (f) ___ another. But many rivers are now suffering (g) ___ pollution. Factories throw their waste (h) ___ the rivers without any treatment. We must stop this and take care (i) ___ our rivers, because our life and culture are deeply rooted (j) ___ them.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

• (a) ___ had the bell rung than the students rushed out of the classroom.
• (b) Walk carefully on the wet floor ___ you should fall.
• (c) The tea is ___ hot to drink now.
• (d) Our exam starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow, so we ___ reach the centre by 8:30.
• (e) The old man looks ___ he had not eaten for days.
• (f) ___ is no use crying over spilt milk.
• (g) ___ are thirty-two students in our class.
• (h) Begum Rokeya ___ in 1880 at Pairaband in Rangpur.
• (i) The child cannot count to ten, ___ solve a sum.
• (j) The bus is late again. ___ we miss the train?

Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

• (a) Health is ___.
• (b) A healthy man can ___.
• (c) ___ is the root of all happiness.
• (d) If we do not take physical exercise regularly, ___.
• (e) People who eat too much junk food ___.
• (f) ___, we should go to bed early and get up early.
• (g) The proverb says, "Early to bed and early to rise ___."
• (h) We should avoid smoking since ___.
• (i) He would have recovered soon if ___.
• (j) Not only a sound body but also ___.

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

Education (a) ___ (be) the birthright of every child, boy or girl. In the past, many girls in our villages (b) ___ (not send) to school. People (c) ___ (think) that girls only needed to learn housework. Now the situation (d) ___ (change) a lot. The government (e) ___ (introduce) stipends for girl students many years ago. Every year, girls (f) ___ (perform) well in public examinations. If a mother (g) ___ (educate), the whole family benefits. No nation can prosper without (h) ___ (educate) its women. So, it is high time every parent (i) ___ (realize) this truth. A developed Bangladesh (j) ___ (build) only when both men and women are educated.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed: (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) Cox's Bazar is one of the most beautiful sea beaches in the world. (Positive)
• (b) Thousands of tourists visit it every year. (Passive)
• (c) When the sun sets, the sea looks golden. (Compound)
• (d) Everybody enjoys the sight of the rolling waves. (Negative)
• (e) The scene is very charming. (Exclamatory)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: (5)

The teacher said to the students, "Have you finished your homework?" "Yes, sir, we have," replied the students. "Show me your copies," said the teacher. "Alas! I have left my copy at home," said Rana. "Please excuse me this time, sir."

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: (1 × 5 = 5)

Mr. Kabir asked his son Tanvir and his nephew Sohel to clean the garden, but he refused. In the evening, Tanvir's teacher came to the house and told Mr. Kabir that he was very weak in mathematics. In the school notice, it says that weak students must attend extra classes. Tanvir felt ashamed and promised that she would study harder. Later, Sohel's father phoned Mr. Kabir, and he said that he would help the boys with their studies.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Online classes have brought (a) ___ (pre-modify the noun) change in our education system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, (b) ___ (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) students attended classes from home. A student (c) ___ (post-modify the noun) could join a class even from a remote village. (d) ___ (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) lessons were broadcast on television too. However, the experience was not (e) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) pleasant for everyone. Many poor families could not afford a (f) ___ (pre-modify the noun) device. The internet connection in rural areas was (g) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) slow. Teachers worked (h) ___ (post-modify the verb) to keep their students engaged. Lessons (i) ___ (post-modify the noun) were uploaded on YouTube. Online learning will play a (j) ___ (pre-modify the noun) role in future.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Reading books is a good habit. (a) ___ giving us knowledge, books give us pleasure. (b) , many young people today do not read books. They spend most of their time on mobile phones, (c) ___ they have little time for reading. (d) ___ we read regularly, our vocabulary will grow. (e) , reading improves our imagination. A good reader can think deeply (f) ___ express his ideas clearly. (g) ___ reading is useful, we should choose our books carefully. Some books can mislead us; (h) , we should read books written by good authors. (i) ___ a student finishes his daily lessons, he can read storybooks. (j) , books are our best friends.

Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Patriotism is a noble quality. A patriot loves his motherland more than his own life. He is always ready to make any sacrifice for his country. During the Liberation War, our freedom fighters fought bravely against a powerful enemy. Their courage brought us victory. We should never forget their contribution. A true patriot is honest and works for the welfare of the nation.

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks and capital letters in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

"Where have you been Karim" asked mr. Rahman. "I went to the doctor, sir I wasnt feeling well" replied Karim. The teacher said kindly "Take your seat and dont worry. You can copy todays notes from nila's notebook."

Part B: Composition

Suppose, you are Tania Akter, a student of Rupnagar Govt. College. The road in front of your college has been full of potholes for months, and it goes under water after every rain. Students and local people suffer a lot, and minor accidents happen almost every day. Now, write a letter to the editor of a national daily drawing the attention of the authorities to the problem.

Suppose, your college has recently held its annual sports competition. Now, write a report of about 120 words on it for your college magazine. Give a title to your report.

Write a paragraph on "Street Children" using 100-150 words. Your paragraph should answer the following questions: Who are street children? Why do they live on the streets? What problems do they face? What can society and the government do for them?

Write a short composition on "Uses and Abuses of Social Media". Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words.

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)

Paharpur is (a) ___ small village in Naogaon district. It is famous for (b) ___ ruins of Somapura Mahavihara. This Buddhist monastery was built in (c) ___ eighth century by King Dharmapala. It was once (d) ___ important centre of learning. Students came here from (e) ___ distant countries. (f) ___ monastery had about 177 cells for monks. In 1985, UNESCO listed it as (g) ___ World Heritage Site. (h) ___ number of its terracotta plaques show scenes of daily life. A visit to Paharpur is (i) ___ unforgettable experience for (j) ___ history lovers.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Sylhet is famous (a) ___ its tea gardens. Tea plants grow best (b) ___ the slopes of hills. Most tea workers live (c) ___ small houses inside the gardens. They start plucking leaves (d) ___ dawn. The leaves are then sent (e) ___ the factory. There, they are dried and turned (f) ___ black tea. Bangladesh exports tea (g) ___ many countries. A cup of tea refreshes us (h) ___ a moment. Yet many of the workers who produce it live (i) ___ poverty. The garden owners should pay attention (j) ___ their welfare.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

• (a) I ___ die than beg.
• (b) You look very tired. You ___ take some rest before the next class.
• (c) My grandfather ___ swim across the river when he was young.
• (d) You may use my bicycle ___ you return it by evening.
• (e) Take an umbrella with you ___ it rains.
• (f) ___ is raining heavily outside.
• (g) ___ are seven days in a week.
• (h) Jibanananda Das ___ in 1899 in Barishal.
• (i) ___ the guests arrive early? We are not ready yet.
• (j) Please call me ___ you reach Dhaka.

Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

• (a) Education is the backbone ___.
• (b) ___ can build a prosperous country.
• (c) An uneducated person is like ___.
• (d) We should read good books because ___.
• (e) The more we learn, ___.
• (f) It is education that ___.
• (g) If all the people of our country were educated, ___.
• (h) No sooner had the students entered the library than ___.
• (i) Though books are expensive, ___.
• (j) A student should not only read textbooks ___.

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

Road accidents (a) ___ (be) a daily affair in Bangladesh. Hardly a day (b) ___ (pass) without news of road accidents. Yesterday, a bus (c) ___ (hit) a motorcycle on a highway near Manikganj. Two young men (d) ___ (kill) on the spot. Most accidents (e) ___ (cause) by reckless driving. Many drivers (f) ___ (not have) valid licences. Moreover, pedestrians often cross roads without (g) ___ (look) left and right. If the traffic rules (h) ___ (follow) strictly, many lives would be saved. It is high time the authorities (i) ___ (take) strict action. Everyone (j) ___ (have) a role to play in making our roads safe.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed: (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) Rabindranath Tagore is the greatest poet in Bangla literature. (Comparative)
• (b) He wrote our national anthem. (Passive)
• (c) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 and became famous all over the world. (Simple)
• (d) Who does not know his name? (Assertive)
• (e) His songs will never lose their appeal. (Affirmative)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: (5)

"What a beautiful garden this is!" said the tourist. "Who looks after it?" "My father does," said the little girl. "Can I take a photograph of it?" asked the tourist. "Yes, but please don't pluck any flowers," replied the girl.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: (1 × 5 = 5)

Rina told her sister Mitu that her exam result had been published. The two sisters rushed to the college, where the notice board was crowded with students. They say that the results this year are better than last year's. Rina found her name on the list and hugged Mitu because she had got GPA 5. Their parents were very happy, and it made them proud. In the evening, Mitu's friend Sara came to congratulate Rina, and she gave her a bouquet of flowers.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Pahela Baishakh is the (a) ___ (pre-modify the noun) day of the Bangla year. It is celebrated with (b) ___ (pre-modify the noun) enthusiasm all over the country. People of (c) ___ (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) ages join the festival. Many women wear (d) ___ (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) sarees. In cities, a colourful procession (e) ___ (post-modify the noun) is the main attraction. Fairs (f) ___ (post-modify the noun) are held in villages. People enjoy panta and hilsa (g) ___ (post-modify the verb). The day is (h) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) important for businessmen, who open new account books called halkhata. It is a (i) ___ (pre-modify the noun) festival of all Bangalis. The spirit of the day makes us (j) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) proud of our culture.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Pollution is one of the greatest threats to our planet. (a) , the air in big cities is full of smoke and dust. (b) ___ the number of vehicles is increasing, the air is getting worse every day. Factories throw waste into rivers; (c) , the water becomes poisonous. Fish die, (d) ___ people who use that water suffer from diseases. (e) ___ the government has made laws, pollution has not decreased much. Many people are not aware of the danger; (f) , they continue to pollute. We must plant more trees (g) ___ trees purify the air. (h) ___ planting trees, we should use public transport instead of private cars. (i) ___ we act now, our planet will become unlivable. (j) , it is the duty of all of us to keep our environment clean.

Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Farmers are the backbone of our economy. They toil in the fields from dawn to dusk. They produce plenty of crops that feed the whole nation. Yet most of them lead a simple and poor life. They often get a low price for their crops. Natural disasters sometimes destroy their harvest. Still they remain patient and hopeful. We should show respect to them.

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks and capital letters in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

shilas mother asked "Have you taken your breakfast" Not yet Mum," said Shila. "Im getting late for college. Her mother said, "oh dear Take this banana and eat it on the way."

Part B: Composition

Suppose, you are Sadia Rahman of 12 Lake Road, Khulna. Last week you ordered a pair of headphones from an online shop, but the product you received is damaged and does not work. Now, write an e-mail to the manager of the online shop complaining about the damaged product and asking for a replacement or a refund.

Suppose, a sudden flash flood has hit a low-lying area near your town, leaving thousands of people without food, shelter and safe drinking water. Now, write a report of about 120 words on it for a national daily. Give a title to your report.

Write a paragraph on "Traffic Jam in Our Cities" using 100-150 words. Write it in the cause and effect style: show what causes traffic jams, how they affect our daily life, and what can be done to reduce them.

Write a short composition on "Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Life". Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words.