Practice Sheet For St.

Joseph

Graph and Chart

1. The graph below shows the number of mobile phone and Internet users in Bangladesh from the year 2014 to
2018. Describe the graph in at least 80 words. You should highlight the information and report the main features.
[Dhaka Board—2019]

The graph shows the number of mobile phone and internet users in Bangladesh from 2014 to 2018.

According to the graph, 115 million people used mobile phone and only 15 million people used internet in 2014, but in
2015, users of mobile phone and internet rose to 122 million and 19 million respectively. Moreover, there is a steady
rise in the users of mobile phone and internet users in 2016. In this year, the users of mobile phone rose to 132 million
and the users of internet rose to 21 million. However, the next year, the users of mobile phone reduced a little and the
number was 130 million. On the contrary, the users of internet in this year increased sharply to 67 million. Then, there
was a great rise in the number both users in 2018. In this year, the users of mobile phone were 140 million and the
internet users were 81 million. Finally, the graph reveals that the difference (gap between) the number of mobile and
internet user lessons with the change of time, that from 2014 to 2018.

To sum up, there is a steady rise in the number of the mobile phone and internet users of Bangladesh.

2. The pie chart below shows the percentage of travellers in Bangladesh travelling in different transportations per
day. Describe the pie chart in at least 80 words. [Rajshahi Board-2019]

The pie-chart presents the percentage of travellers in Bangladesh travelling in different transportation ways per day.

According to the pie chart there are five types of transports. The highest number of tourist uses land vehicles for
travelling and the percentage is 75% while bicycles and others attertct the least travelers that is, 2% of the travellers. On
the other hand, launch and steamers are used by 8% of the travellers; and boats are used by 5% of the travellers. Finally,
10% tourists use train for travelling different places.

As mentioned above, the demand for land vehicles is on the rise while the demand for bycles is on the wane.

3. Look at the chart below. It shows the sources of environment pollution in a city. Now, analyse the chart in at least
80 words. You should highlight the information and the main features given in the chart. [Dinajpur Board—2019]

The pie chart above presents the sources of environment pollution in a city.

According to the pie chart, there are four sources that contribute to environment pollution of the city. The major
sources of environment pollution are industrial wastes and toxic chemicals and the percentage is 60%.On the other
hand, least amount of pollution is casue by powerhouse and the percentage is 2%. These two sources contribute 15%
pollution each. There are also other sources that cause 8% of the total pollution. Fumes emitted by factories and
vehicles are mainly responsible for environment pollution.

In the final analysis industrial wastes and toxic chemicalas cause the highest pollution.

4. The graph chart shows the choice of profession by educated people in our country. Describe the graph chart in at
least 80 words. [Jashore Board—2019]

60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Farming Business Govt. Job Research Banking Teaching
Work

The above column graph illustrates the choice of profession by different educated people.

Accrding to the graph, the highest portion of educated people choose govt. job while the least number choose research
works as profession. 60% people choose govt. job as their profession. Second choice for people for profession is banking
and the percentage is nearly 40%. The third highest portion of people have shown their choice for teaching as their
profession and the 30% people choose. Fourthly, 20% educated people choose business as their profession. Only 10
percent of the educated people choose farming as their profession. However, about 6 percent of educated people have
shown their interest for research work as profession or career.

To sum up, govt job is the most popular profession among the educated.

5. The graph below shows “The Internet Users” from 2000 to 2009. Describe the graph in at least 80 words. You
should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph.

[Cumilla Board—2019]

The graph above shows on Internet users from 2000 to 2009.

According to the graph, the number of the Internet users is rising rapidly. In 2000, the first year of the survey period
shows that 0.03 lakh people used the Internet whereas in 2002 it rose to 1.5 lakh in number. This number is 5 hundred
times more than that of 2000. The number of the Internet users rose to 2.43 lakh in 2003 that is remarkable. In 2005,
the number of the Internet users reached 3 lakh. The greatest increase in the number of the Internet users is between
2005 and 2007. In these two years, the number of internet users increased 2 lakh and in 2007, the number of the
Internet users rose to 5 lakh. In 2008, 5.50 lakh people used the Internet which rose to 6.17 lakh in 2009.

As mentioned above, the number of Internet user is on the rise.

6. The chart below shows the sources of air pollution in a city. Describe the chart in 150 words. You should highlight
and summarize the information given in the chart.

[Chattogram Board—2019, Dinajpur Board —2017]

The above pie chart presents air pollution of a city by five different sources.

According to the pie chart, the highest level of pollution is caused by different types of vehicles, while the least pollution
is caused by waste disposal. 60% pollution is casued by vehicles. The second highest rate of pollution is caused by
industries and it covers 18% of the total pollution. The third source is power plant which cover 13% of the total
pollution.In the fourth place heating or using air-conditioning also contributes to pollution which covers 6% of the total
pollution. And, finally waste disposal also contributes to pollution and it covers 3% of the total pollution.

As mentioned above, the vehicles are the main causes of air pollution.

7. The graph below shows an increase in the number of overseas students at the universities which usually takes
place over a period of time. Describe the graph in 150 words. [Sylhet Board—2019]

The above graph illustrates an increase in the number of overseas students at the universities which usually takes place
over a period of time

According to the graph, there were nearly 200 overseas students at the universities in the year 2000.Then there was a
steady rise in the number of students in 2005 and number is above 300 hunderd. Then the number rose dramatically to
almost 900 in 2010. Again the rise continues to above 1100 in 2015. But the next five years the number of overseas
students remain almost the same, and it was about 1100.

In the final analysis, huge number of students go abroad for higher studies. The number is on the rise.
8. The graph below shows “The number of Internet users in town and village from 2010 to 2015”. Describe the graph
in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph.
[Barishal Board—2019]

The above bar chart presents the number of internet users in the urban and rural areas from the year 2010 to 2015.

According to the graph, in 2010 10% of the urban people used internet while the users were less than half of the rural
areas. In 2011, the number of internet users rose to 14% where as the number for village was more than one third, that
is 5%. Again, in 2012 the number of internet user for village rose to 8 % and for urban area the number was almost as
much as thrice that is 20%. In 2014, the number of users rose both urban and rural areas and the numbers are 35 and 20
respectively. Finally, in 2015 there was a parallel rise both in village and urban areas and the numbers are 45% and 25%
respectively.

In the analysis, there is a steady rise in the number internet users both in rural and village.

9. The graph below shows the literacy rate of Bangladesh from 1995 to 2010. Describe the graph in at least 80
words. You should highlight the information and report the main features given in the graph. [R.B, C.B, Ctg. B,
B.B—2018, J.B-17]

The above graph illustrates the fluctuation in the literacy rate of Bangladesh in some selective years since 1995.

According to the graph, literacy rate of Bangladesh since 1995 fluctuates from 38.1% to 56.8%. In 1995 the rate was only
38.1% but in 2000, it rose up to 56% (within 5 years). However, in the next year (2000 to 2001) the literacy rate of our
country was on the wane. In 2001 the rate falls to 47.9% which was 8.1% less than the previous survey. The next two
years (2001-2003) was the last segment of decreasing of literacy rate in Bangladesh. In those two years, the rate
reduced by 4.8% declining the rate to 43.1% only. It is the last indicator with negative impression. But if we look at the
last indicator in 2010, we can find a positive change. In this seven years (2003-2010), the literacy rate of Bangladesh got
a significant increase of 13.7%. And in 2010 the literacy rate came up to 56.8% which is the highest rate indicated in the
graph.

As mentioned above, the rate of literacy fluctuated during the last 15 years.

10. The bar graph below shows “The number of people living below the poverty line from 1995 to 2010.” Describe
the graph in 150 words. You should highlight and summarize the information given in the graph. [D.B, Dj. B,
J.B, S.B—2018]
The number of people living below the poverty line (%)

The above bar graph presents the number of people living below the poverty line from 1995 to 2010.

According to the graph, in 1995, population below the poverty line was 35%. Unfortunately, population below the
poverty line in 2003 rises to 45%. However, this rate sharply decreased to 30% in next four years. This rate further
decreased and it came down to 28% in 2010. From 1995 to 2010, during these 15 years a struggle against poverty was
noticeable though compared to the long period, this result was not up to the mark. From the survey, we notice that in
1995, population below the poverty line was 35% and in 2010, it came down to 28%.

In conclusion, number of people living below the poverty line from 1995 to 2010 was on the wane.

11. Look at the chart. It shows the sources of the USA electricity in 1980. Now, analyze the chart focusing the main
aspects (At least in 80 words). [Dhaka Board — 2017]

Sources of the USA Electricity in 1980

 Coal

Natural Gas

Hydro-electric
Power
Nuclear

Oil

The above pie-chart graphic presentation of various sources of the USA electricity in 1980.

According to the pie chart, in 1980 the U.S.A generated 46% electricity from coal. Besides, 24% of the electricity in the
United States of America was generated in 1980 by using natural gas. On the contrary, only 12% of the U.S.A electricity
was generated in 1980 through the use of oil. Water was also used to generate electricity in the United States of
America in 1980. 16% of the U.S.A electricity was generated in 1980 by using hydro-electric power. Nuclear power was
also used to generate electricity in the United States of America. But only 2% of the U.S.A electricity was generated in
1980 by using nuclear power.

In the final analysis lion part of electricity of the United States of America was generated in 1980 by using coal.

12. The graph below shows the gradual rate of the Internet users in Bangladesh. Describe the graph in at least 80
words. You should highlight the information and report the main features given in the graph. [Rajshahi B. —
2017]

Gradual Rate of the Internet Users (in crore)

The above bar graph presents the number of the Internet users from the period 2000 to 2012.

According to the graph, in 2000, only.31 lakh of people used the Internet whereas in 2002 it rose & 1.5 lakh in number.
This number is about 5 hundred times more than that of 2000. The number of the Internet users rose to 2.43 lakh in
2003 that is remarkable. In 2001, the number of the Internet users reached 3 lakh, and in 2007 it reached 5 lakh. So, we
notice the greatest increase in the number of the Internet users between 2005 and 2007 and it is 2 lakh. In 2009, 5.56
lakh of people used the Internet which rose to 6.14 lakh in 2012.
In the final analysis, the number of the Internet users is steadily increasing.

13. The pie chart below shows the time allocation of students, daily activities. Analyse the chart focusing the main
preoccupations (At least in 80 words). [Cumilla Board —2017]

The above pie chart shows the time allocation of students daily activities.

According to the pie, more than half of students' time is spent in school and in sleep. The rest of the time is spent in
play, study, recreation and other activities, students pass 30% of their time in sleep and 25% of their time in school. Thus
they spend more time in these two activities. Playing games is important to them, and so they spend some time in play.
They keep 5% of their time for this. Students also give importance in recreation. They pass 12% of their time in
recreation. Last of all, they spend 8% of their time in other activities.

In the final analysis, sudents spend more time for sleep, study and school.

14. The pie chart below shows the percentages of transportation used by 800 students to come to college. Describe
the chart in 150 words. [Sylhet Board — 2017]

The pie chart shows the percentages of types of transportation used by 800 students to come to college.

According to the pie chart, there are transports of four : bus, car, bicycle and walking. Of the four types of transportation
bicycle has the highest percentage. 45% of the 800 students use bicycle to come to college while 30% of the students
use bus, 10% of the students use car and 15% of the students walk to school. From the analytical view of the pie chart it
can be said that the college is located in an urban area where bicycles are used widely. It is also found that many
students come to college from a distant place and they use bus for transportation. It can also be said that some students
live near their college area and so can come to college by walking. Some students belonging to well to do family come to
college by car.

In the final analysis, bycle is the most popular medium of transportation.

15. The pie chart below shows the percentage of a family’s household income distributed into different categories.
Describe the pie chart in 150 words. [Barishal Board— 2017]

The above pie chart shows the distribution of annual income of a particular family.

According to the pie chart, the highest portion of the family income is spent on food and this is 28% of its total income.
Then comes the expenditure for education. The family spends 25% of its income for education. The expenditure on
clothes is 10%. Family's other expenditures are 5% for power and 12% for transport. The family spends 8% of its income
on other purposes. Besides, the family saves 12% of its total income. From an analytical view we can say that the family
is a middle class family as 28% of its income is spent on food. The chart also reveals that this family is very conscious
about education. From the chart it is also understood that the family realizes the importance of savings and so it saves
12% of its income for future.

To sum up, food and education are the main source of annual income.

16. Critically analyze and narrate briefly the pie chart given below (at least in 80 words)
The chart shows how our land is occupied by our rivers, forests and agriculture.
According to the pie chart, the data suggest that most of our land is used in agriculture. It is 55% of the total land. Again
20%of our land is used by forest; and rivers occupy only 17% of our land. The chart shows that about 8% of the land is
used for other reasons like housing, industry, roads, etc.
In the final analysis, Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country with many rivers and good amount of forest.

17. The graph below shows the average life expectancy of different classes of people of the world. Now analyze the
graph and compare the life expectancy of male of and female in different sections of people (at least in 80
words).

The graph illustrates that the rich people have higher life expectancy than the upper-middle, lower-middle class or the
poor people.
The average life expectancy of the wealthy people is nearly 80 years while the poor people have less than 60 years of life
expectancy. The data clearly point out that economic condition and life expectancy are directly related.
However, this graph shows one important fact about life expectancy – that is everywhere the female have higher lifetime
than the male.

18. The graph shows „The Density of Population‟ in per square kilometre from the year 2006 to 2013 in the context
of Bangladesh. Now describe it.
The graph shows the density of population or how many people live per square kilometre from the year 2006 to 2013 in
the context of Bangladesh.
Gradual increase in the density of population in noticed in the graph. In 2006, the density of population in Bangladesh was
1014 which increased to 1044 in the text year. In 2008 and 2009 the density of population was 1084 in the previous year.
Again the highest growth rate is noticed in the period of 2011 and 2012. In this period, the density was increased by 28. In
2011 and 2012, the density was 1112 and 1140 respectively. After that, some decrease is noticed in density of population.
In 2013, the density became 1160 which was 1140 in the previous year, So, from the graph, we can say that the density of
population in Bangladesh is increasing gradually.

19. The graph is below is about female migrant workers of Bangladesh. Explain and evaluate the graph briefly (at
least in 80 words).

The above graph shows the female migrant workers of Bangladesh.

According to the graph, female migrant workers play an important role in our economy by providing remittance.The
graph shows that there has been a steady progress in the export of female manpower from Bangladesh. The data show that
in 2008, about 20842, and in 2009 about 22224 women went abroad for work. The number of migrant women became
almost double in 2013 from 2010 when 564000 women went abroad for work. However, in 2014 the number fell slightly
down may be due to political unrest.
In brief, the export of female work force from Bangladesh in recent time is stable and inspiring.
20. The graph below is about the recent remittance flow of Bangladesh. Now evaluate and narrate the important
aspects (at least in 80 words).

The graph shows that Bangladesh received a record $15.31 million in remittances from its migrant workers in the last
fiscal year 2014-15.
It’s the highest in the country’s history. Previously from 1993 to 2003 the flow of remittance was very low. It increased a
lot in recent years. The data show that from the fiscal year 2007-08 the remittance flow became almost double in fiscal
year 2014-15.
To sum up, the economics of Bangladesh is growing higher and higher.

Filling gaps With Clues

Cloze Test with Clues

Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box. There are more words than needed. You may
change the form of the words if necessary. .5x10=5
1. Dhaka Board-2019
result dump creature odour dispose waterborne
avert microphone toxic avoid fume determine
Every year, millions of people all over the world die unnecessarily as a result of pollution. These unfortunate and a) –– deaths
are brought about by four specific factors. Firstly, air pollution from factories, burning trash, and vehicle (b)––cause pneumonia,
bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. Then, water pollution from industrial discharge, the indiscriminate c) –– of toxic
chemicals, and the d) –– of human waste into rivers and canals causes poisoning and e) –– diseases such as cholera and
diarrhoea. The next factor is the noise pollution from vehicle horns and f) ––that might cause aggression and damage hearing.
And finally, g) ––- pollution from dumped or untreated human waste causes serious discomfort to our sense of smell, and
attracts disease-bearing h) –– such as rats and flies. We should take i) –– action to control these problems and clean up the
environment to (j)––these unnecessary diseases.

2. Rajshahi Board-2019
possible religion positive discourage tie yet
waste allow circular safe recruit though
To encourage female education, the government has taken some a) –– steps such as giving stipends to girl students, b) –– more
female teachers, etc. (c)––girls cannot receive the full benefit of education mainly because of the following reasons, (d)––
misinterpretation and social structures (e)––girls from going to schools. Even in urban schools girls are not (f)––by many parents
to live in hostels for their daughters’ (g)––. Early marriage and childbirth make women h) -— to home with no (i)––of going back
to school. Any expenditure for sending girls to school is considered a (j)––by many parents whereas it is regarded as an
investment in case of boys.

3. Dinajpur Board-2019
ecosyste hang example rise interrelated fixed balance
 m
alter ecology world link know sake responsible
All things that make up the environment are (a)––. The way in which people, animals and plants are related to each other and to
their surroundings is (b)––as ecology. The (c)––is a complex web that (d)––animals, plants and every other life form in the
biosphere. All these things (e)––together. The system is in a steady state of dynamic (f)––which means that by (g)–– any one
part of the web you can affect all the other parts. For (h)––, the destruction of forests may have serious i) –– consequences. It is
the j) –– of human beings to prevent the environment from being spoilt.

4. Jassore Board -2019; Cumilla Board -2017

eloquent darkness awareness learn attain enlighten
choice intellectual purpose human sensibility parochialism
Education is the process by which our mind develops through formal a) –– at an institution. It is mental and b) ––training. It provides
opportunities of growth and helps to c) –– challenges. Moreover, the purpose of education is to d) –– an individual. The aim of
education is also to train individuals to make right (e)––. It ennobles our mind and refines our f) ––. It broadens our outlook and
removes g) ––. It helps us to be h) –– of our rights and responsibilities. Education furnishes us with an i) ––in expressing truth.
Therefore, it is compared to light which dispels the (j)––of ignorance.

5. Cumilla Board-2019
communicate be different convey message through
based same distribute form contrary direct
Electronic mail or ‘email’ is the communication of textual messages via electronic means. Another mode of electronic a) –– is
telex. Telex communication b) –– terminal to terminal. ‘Email’ (c)––from telex as it d) –– messages user to user (e)––using the
computer. Destined (f)––are sent to the (g)––terminal where an operator (h)–– it in a printed (i)––in telex. On the (j)––, ‘email’
delivers its messages directly in an individual’s electronic mail boxes based in computer.

6. Chattogram Board––2019
extreme solid continue success perform congratulate
entire informed compete earn study delight
Dear Mohua,
Heartiest a) ––- on your grand (b)––. I became (c)––happy and (d)––on being (e)––that you won the 1st prize in the 4th Asian
Painting Exhibition. To be the first in an international (f)––is not the pride of the (g)––only but of the (h)––nation. By being so,
you have (i)–– laurels for the country. I wish your j) ––success in this field. Keep on trying. Have a nice day.
Yours ever,
Nabin
7. Sylhet Board––2019
resting collect and cattle live migratory
local system signify provides benefits birds
Hakaluki Haor has both economic and non-economic a) ––. It b) –– a wide range of c) ––to the local people. People (d)––-here
can produce fish and rice, rear (e)––- buffalo and duck. They can also f) — reeds (g)––grass in the haor. The haor h) ––also
provides i) –– place for the (j)— birds.
8. Barishal Board––2019
read used tips see dots print
although touch develop bear way call
(a)----blind people cannot (b)––their sense of (c)––becomes far more (d)–– than that of most-sighted people. This ability was put to
use by a brilliant man (e)----early 19th century, he invented a (f)––of writing which g) ––his name. The Braille system reproduces
the letters of the alphabet by a series of (h)––in certain positions which are raised on the paper. The blind person runs the (i)–– of
his fingers across the pages of the Braille book and can work out the letters and numbers j) ––there.
9. Combined Board -2018 (Code-185)
ready same proud blue depends rational
flesh mention inferior class birth works
Man’s dignity depends upon his works. Man is a a) ––being on earth. He is to b) ––for others. He should not be c) ––if he is of d)
––blood. He should be e) ––fo help any f) ––of man. The man whom he is helping may be g) ––to him by h) ––. But after all, he is
a man. He has the i) ––blood and flesh as the above j) ––man.
10. Dhaka Board-2017
recur safe opine aware develop precaution
minimize lie compulsory straight loss possibility
 It’s a matter of great concern that Bangladesh (a)—in the active earthquake zone. Most of the Bangladeshis are fully (b)—of its
severity. Experts are alarmed by the (c)— of quakes during recent years. But they give no (d)—answer to the question of (e)—
about the buildings of Dhaka city. Since there is every (f)—of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking adequate g) —
measures to(h)—losses. Rajuk (i)—that an earthquake resistant building code should be (j)—.

11. Dinajpur Board-2017

who health choice be develop enable
able ability importance face which know
Education is one of the basic needs of a human being. It is (a)—for the b) — of mind. Many illiterate people do not have any c)
— of health. If they d) — educated, they could live a (e)— and planned life. Education teaches us to live well. It (f)— us to make
the right (g)— in life. It enhances our (h)— to perform our duties properly and i) — our everyday problems. In fact, it is
education (j)— brings positive changes in our life.

12. Barisal Board-2017

all necessary budget use rise begins
follow answer have through careful carefully
Students should be strategic about their examination. It is (a)—for an examinee to (b)—some instructions. He should go (cj —
:
the whole -question before he d) —to write. He must make a e) ––of his time so that he can (f) —enough time to answer (g)—
questions. He must write his answer (h)—. He should be (i)— about his handwriting. He can j) ––double spacing if his
handwriting is tiny or very large.

13 . Sylhet Board-2017
cheat tell story completely think rescue
make face care matter promise treat
Keeping promise given to anyone is a must though it takes much perseverance to keep promise honestly. Since keeping promise
is a a) — of remembrance, we should be b) — whenever we make promises. While c) — an unavoidable danger, people usually
(d)—any promise only to be e) —from the situation without perfect (f)—. After being rescued most people (g)—forget the
promises given. A h) — about the pied piper of Germany i) — how the piper was deliberately j) — by the mayor, who has made
promises to give piper one thousand guilders for his work.

14 . Chittagong Board-2017
victorious champion recapitulate take birth attack
independence surrender oppression historical division significant
The most (a)— event for Bangladesh is her (b)—as an (c)—nation on March 26,1971. It is a red letter day in the (d)—of
Bangladesh. After the e) — of SubContinent, we got Pakistan. But thePakistanees began to (f)—our people. At first, they g) —
our language. We shall never forget the language movement of 1952, The language movement led to the mass upsurge of 1969.
As a result the war of liberation h) — place in 1971. After nine months’ struggle, the Pakistanis were compelled to i) —and we
won j) ----.
15. Comilla Board-2017
eloquent darkness awareness learn intellectual attain
enlighten choice sensibility purpose human parochialism
Education is the process by which our mind develops through formal (a)—at an institution. It is mental and (b)—training. It provides
opportunities of growth and helps to meet challenges to (c)—success. Moreover, the purpose of education is to (d)—an individual. The
aim of education is also to train individuals to make right (e)—. It ennobles our mind and refines our (f)— It broadens our outlook and
removes g) —. It helps us to be (h)—of rights and responsibilities. Education furnishes us with an (i)—in expressing truth. Therefore, it
is compared to light which dispels the (j)—of ignorance.
16. Jessore Board-2017
poisonous of preserve greatest be more
refresh stern by production contamination health
Food adulteration is one of the (a)—problems in the recent time in our country. Different food and food products, vegetables,
fruits-and- fishes are being b) — (C)—the unscrupulous and profit monger businessmen and green grocers. However, we, the
general people d) — the victims (e)—all sorts of pangs and serious diseases. The businessmen use (f)—chemicals such as DDT.
Aldrin, Heptachlor just to make their products (g)—attractive or to (h)—them for a long time. So it is time the authorities
concerned took (i)—steps to stop such food adulteration. Proper monitoring, supervision, and public awareness should be
compulsory from j) — level to consumers.
17. Rajshahi Board-2017
 call among define deaths cause interpersonal
nature serious within economic armed aggressive
Conflict can be a) — as clash of value and ideas among other things, and the most serious form of conflict, is (b)—clashes that
results in lots of (c)—and casualties .There can be conflict (d)—us, which is (e)—intrapersonal conflict. The conflict between or f)
— persons is called g) — conflict. Constraint of resources is also a (h)— of conflict and it is known as (i)—conflict. Conflict is a
very common phenomenon but sometimes it takes (j)—forms.
18. Dhaka Board-2016
accelerate gain isolate disastrous exist explore revolution
globe noble come add former communication successful
We have got many positive things during the last century. We have (a)—tremendous advancement in the field of science. For
example man has (b)— landed on the moon. He is going to (c)—other planets. We have achieved (d)— success in the field of
information technology. Now, we can e) — to any part of the world in a second. The world has become a (f)—village. No nation
is g) — from other countries. One country (h)—to help other countries during the time of (i)—. Science has certainly (j)—the
process of globalisation.
19. Chittagong Board-2004; Dinajpur Board-2016;Combined Board -2018
warming cut rise anticipation habitats increase extinction
recklessly severe imperative particularly catastrophe provide alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a)—is causing the b) —of various plants and animals everyday. In the last 25 years alone
the world has lost one third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c)—down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)— resulting in
an e) — in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f)— as a consequence of global (g)—. It is h) ––that the new century
will face an overwhelming environment (i)—, It is therefore j) - - to check the reckless pollution of the environment.
20. Barisal Board-2016
be malnutrition brave teenage thatched strong
land beg work occasion feeble marriage
Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a a) — farmer. With great effort they b) their daughter off
by the-time they reached c) —. The sons also started d) — with their father as day labourers when they were old enough to
help. By the time they (e)—about seventeen years old, all of them had left to work in nearby towns to earn money. At first they
used to send money to their parents f) —but after getting married, they stopped sending money. Ayesha Begum and her
husband are now old and g) —. Years of (h)— and deprivation have made them look older. All they are left with now is their
broken little (i)— house. Out of desperation, Ayesha Begum has started (j)—.
21. Sylhet Board-2016
have experts biology told in live sixty
cause regard expectancy expect warn at ninety
At an international conference (a)— Dublin on population trends yesterday,(b)—discussed new techniques of (c)— engineering
that will soon increase the average life (d)— to 150 years. However, they e) — - that would lead to the problems that f) -—
already been (g)— by the tendency to live longer. Only a few years ago, in Britain and other parts of the world, people were h)
—as “old” when they reached the age of sixty or seventy, and rarely lived beyond eighty or (i)— Now, however, several people j)
— up to 120 years.
22. Chittagong Board-2016, 2012; Comilla Boaku- 2006; Dinajpur Board-2012
drink eat available nutrition satisfy happen lack
need heart balanced knowledge preserve mind for
While (a)—food we should bear in b) — that we don’t eat just to (c)—hunger or to fill the belly. We eat to (d)—our health. For
good health a man (e)—good food. Sometimes it so (f)— that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food
they need for good health because they have no g) — of science and health and (h)—. They do not know how to select a i) —
diet from the many foods that are (j)—to them.
23. Comilla Board-2016
count enter change establish opt acknowledge presence
work reliance education recognize social unnecessary cocoons
One very conspicuous (a)—in our society is the (b)— of working women outside home. Of course it has to be (c)—that women
have always worked within the household but this (d)—is not counted as ‘work’. It is unfortunate that women’s roles in
agricultural societies have not been (e)—either. Whether it is due to economic necessity or the urge to (f)—an individual
identity or both, nowadays many women are g) ––the outside workforce. They are joining in a wide range of
professions.’Moreover, it is not only (h)—women who are (i)—to work but women with little or no education have come out of
their (j)—to earn and become self-reliant.
24. Jessore Board-2016, 2009
survive surroundings look escape method leaf
protect from different move color any
Animals must be able to (a)— themselves from enemies in order to (b)—. Different animals have c) — is their d) ––ways. Some animals
have ‘protective colouring’ that changes to match their (e)—. The common tree toad changes (f)— gray to green when it g) — from
the trunk of a tree to a green h) —. Similarly the dead-leaf butterfly i) — being seen by its enemies because it (j)— like a dry leaf.
25. Rajshahi Board-2016
in be on has for were feet
nuclear need at extended sharing joint
Nazneen lives in an a) ––family. She b) —a first year college student. Her annual exams are knocking c) ––the door. So, she d) ––
to study a lot. But conditions in her family are not suitable e) — her study. As the family in which she lives is an extended family,
she does not f) — a room of her own. She is to (g)—her room with her younger brothers and sisters and, at time, with her
cousin. Besides being an extended family, there is so much noise and confusions (h)—it. Under these adverse situations, she can
hardly concentrate (i)— her studies. Now she wishes she (j)— in a nuclear family.

26. Dhaka Board-2015

power violence slow control confine peace
handicap sound voice through limit gradually
Stephen gradually started losing (a)—over the muscles of his body as he (b)— became a victim of Gehrig’s disease. Since the age
of thirty, he has been c) —to a wheelchair with no (d)––to control his body except for some (e)—movement of his head and
hands only. He can speak only f) — a computer with a (g)— synthesizer that converts his message into h) ––. But such a
tremendous physical, (i)––has not managed to dishearten or (j)- — him down.

27. Dinajpur Board-2015

earn merely chain from world raise and
dominate surplus rightful descend free arise fall
Liberty does not (a)— upon a people; a people must (b)—themselves to it. It is a fruit that must be c) — before it can be
enjoyed. That freedom means freedom only from foreign d) ––is an outworn idea. It is not (e)— the government that should be
free, but people themselves should be free. And no (f)—has any real value for common men or women unless it also means
freedom from want, freedom from disease and freedom g) —ignorance. This is the main task which confronts us if we are to
take our (h)—place in the modern i) —. So, we must go forward at a double pace bending all our resources (j)––energies to this
great purpose.

28. Jessore Board-2003; Barisal Boakd-2015

learn quickly over commit explain reading filled
enriched aloud times know possession thoughts of
Young people often consider (a)—poetry by heart a tiresome drudgery. But the learning of poetry has great advantage (b)—
merely reading it. Poems that have been learnt become a permanent personal (c)—. The mind is d) — with a store of beautiful
or lofty (e)—and ideas which may be a source of pleasure, comfort and inspiration at f) — when the books are not at hand.
Poems selected for learning, however, should be worthy (g)—the time to be spent on them, and should be those which make a
strong appeal to the learner. The best way to (h)— a poem to memory is not to learn it line by line, but to read the whole poem
(i)— over and over again until it is thoroughly (j)— .

29. Comilla Board-2011; Sylhet Board-2015

waste community sphere women family returns
educate develop children welfare mother sector
Education for girls is essential for the development in all (a)—of the society. So, investments in the education of (b)—will bring
in greater (c)—in the field of economic and social (d)—. Educated women can contribute more to the family (e)—than those
who have no schooling. Educated f) — are more likely to send their (g)— to school and look after their health and nutrition.
Thus (h)— women can contribute to the (i)—development. On the other hand, failure to educate women is a tremendous (j)—
of human resource.

30. Chittagong Board-2015, 2007

established transmitted simultaneously store base time mode
personal electronic communication easily improve sent actua
lly
 E-mail means (a)—: mail. It is an electronic (b)—of communication. E-mail (c)— is user to user, but telex communication is
terminal to terminal. Telephone connection often takes a lot of time to be d) — because both the caller and the called must be
present (e)—. But e-mail is a computer f) — system and. The messages that are (g)—via the computer become (h)—in the mail
box of an individual’s i) — computer without the need of his being (j)—present. Thus, e-mail saves both time and money.

31. Jessore Board-2015

martyrdom lock intellect prevail clash shoot
conspire spirit killing enforce violate fail
One who lays down one’s life for upholding the cause of the motherland, occupies; the glorious position of a (a)—. Shaheed Dr.
Shamsuzzoha is such a proud son of our beloved motherland. He was the first (b)—who embraced martyrdom during the
preliberation period of Bangladesh. After the (c)—of the trumped-up Agartala (d)—case, Sergeant Zohurul Haque was killed in
prison by the Ayub Khan Govt. on February 1969. Following the brutal killing, a flame of protest ablazed throughout the then
East Pakistan. A volatile situation also (e)—in the Rajshahi city where section 144 was (f)—to prevent the agitating students
from taking part in any protest. But the students of Rajshahi University were (g)—and bold enough to bring out a vigorous
procession (h)—section 144 that subsequently led them to be (i)—in the clash with the police and the armed forces. The armed
forces started to take up their positions against the students. Dr. Zoha came forward to save the students and ultimately, he was
(j)—dead.

32. Rajshahi Board-2015; Chittagong Board-2010

solve ensure in vain address bring about must
paramount originate upliftment balance harass call
(a)— illiteracy problem is the (b)—task of the hour. We must educate all of our people c) ––our balanced development
otherwise all of our development plans must go (d)—. If we can educate our people, half of our problems will be automatically
(e)—. That’s why, education is (f)—the nerve of development. All strength and power to g) — the development of the country
(h)—from education. So, we (i)—give topmost priority on education sector if we really want the (j)—of our dear motherland.

33. Dhaka Board-2014; Chittagong Board-2008; Barisal

with improve not mean maintain upon stop
take easily than keep depend raise avoid
Overeating(a)—taking too much food (b)—one needs. We eat overload our stomach but to(d)—a sound health. A sound
health(e)— on eating habit to some extent. Overeating tells (f)—our health. But (g)— awareness of the people the habit of
overeating can be h) —. With a view to (i)— our body fit, we should (j)—taking too much food.
34. R. B-2009; C. B-2010, S. B-2003 , Barisal Board-2010; Dinajpur Board-2014
happen furious die spoil live execution knowing
wit pleasant declare wretch cause unpleasant expire
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a)—his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)—to stop
at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the astrologer told him something c) --
—. At this the king got d) -- and condemned him to e) -saying, “Men like you should not live to f) — the peace of the world”. But
another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)—. “How long will you live?” asked the king.
With ready h) —the astrologer said, “The stars (i)—that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this,
the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j)—away, let him not come here again.”
35. Comilla Board-2013; Barisal Board-2014
mankind endanger be save concern mean
protection destroy species perish spoil change
All species are important for maintaining ecological balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment gets a) —. We Should
b) —our wildlife to protect the environment from being (c)—. Many countries are now taking action to protect their d) —
wildlife. Mankind must develop a e) —for, wild creatures and mus ensure that they will not (f)—. g) — wild creatures means
destroying ourselves. It is high time we h) — them. Love for animals (i)—love for (j)___.
36. Sylhet Board-2014; Barisal Board-2011
experts fertilizers although increase environment alarm
severely suffer chemical believe greater afflict
Many diseases are rising at an a) ––rate, which experts believe is due to b) pollution of the c) - —. Pollution appears to be d) -- in
urban areas e) -- rural societies too are (f)—by increased use of g) — - fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city
people appear to suffer from many more h) —and i) -more (j)—than country people.
37. Chittagong Board-2014
control keep remain talk consider trait
 embrace make behave friendly praiseworthy regard
The habit of the British for (a)) —their emotion private is (b)—. Some obvious things are noticed in the (c)— of the British. For
example, on public transport one passenger does not usually d) — to another passenger. On first meeting, people do not (e)—
and often simply shake hands. In theatres, concert halls and cinemas audiences (f)—quiet during the performance. None of
these g) ––of their conduct should be h) — as unfriendliness. If a visitor i) -- the first move to start a conversation, “he will find a
British citizen rather j) -----.
38. Comilla Board-2014
civilization ignorant quack school teach work more
development programme awareness hard modern people home
It is a great tragedy that after many years of independence, illiteracy still remains one of the greatest problems in Bangladesh. It
is one of he serious threats to progress and a) — that our country has to face. Illiteracy keeps people (b)… and superstitious. It is
a strong obstacle in the way of c) ––.There are still many people who do not believe in (d)— medicine. They prefer to go to the
village (e)— who gives them charms and promises to work miracles. They refuse to take part any family planning f) --—. They
think that the more children they have the g) —bread earners there will be. They are not educated themselves nor do they want
to send their children to (h)—.We must try to grow (i)—among our countrymen about the need of education. We who are
fortunate enough to attend school should (j)—those who do not have this facility.
39. Jessore Board-2014
but competitive economy effective depend merit available
best informative unless get make low goods
In the present world, advertisement is the most a) — and recognised means of (b)— people know about the products and (c)—
of a company. With the introduction of open market (d)—, production system has become very (e)—. But only producing quality
goods is not the last things to do. f) - people know about the products, goods will not sell on its own g) --—. Advertisement will
serve that purpose of informing people of the quality, price and h) ––of goods or products concerned. Even effective
advertisement will motivate people to buy good of even i) - quality. So advertisement has got both persuasive and (j)— quality.
40. Dhaka Board-2003; Rajshahi Board-2014; Barisal 8oard-2008, Dinajpur Board-2010
add breathe need plant prevent preserve
produce protect provide take give wash
Trees are very useful to human beings. They (a)—the rich top soil from being (b)—away by rain water and floods. You can see
trees being (c)—along mountain slopes, on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d)—life to a place with
their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e)— shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber,
medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)—in carbon-di-oxide and (g)—oxygen. As you know, by now man
(h)— oxygen to (i)—and live. Trees are our best friends. We should (j)—them and plant more trees around us.

Answer
1. a) avoidable b) fume c) disposal d) dumping e) water-born f)microphones g) odour h) creature i) determined j)avert
2. a) positive b) recruiting c) yet d) religious e) discourage f) allowed g) safety h) tied i)possibility j) wastage
3. a) interlated b) known c) ecosystem d) links e) hang f) balance g) altering h) example i) ecological j) responsibility
4. a) learning b) intellectual c) attain d) enlighten e) choices f) sensibility g) parochialism h) aware i) eloquence j) darkness
5. a) communication b) is c) differs d) conveys e) through f) messages g) same h) distributes i) form j) contrary
6. a) congratulation b) success c) extremely d) delighted e) informed f) competition g) performer h) entire i) earned j) continuous
7. a) significance b) provides c) benefits d) living e) cattle f) collect g) and h) system i) resting j) migratory
8. a) although b) see c) touching d) developed e) called f) way g) bears h) dots i) tips j) printed
9. a) rational b) work c) proud d) blue e) ready f) class g) inferior h) birth i) same j) mentioned
10. a) lies b) aware c) recurrence d) straight e) safety f) possibility g) precautionary h) minimize i) opines j) developed
11. a) importance b) development c) knowledge d) were e) healthy f) enable g) choices h) ability i) face j) which
12. a) necessary b) follow c) thought d) begins e) budget f) have g) all h) carefully i) careful j) use
13. a) matter b)careful c) facing d) make e) rescued f) thinking g) completely h) story i) tells j) cheated
14. a) significant b) birth c) independent d) history e) division f) oppress g) attacked h) took i) surrender j) victory
15. a) learning b) intellectual c) attain d) enlighten e) choices f) sensibility g) parochialism h) aware i) eloquence j) darkness
16 a) greatest b) contaminated c) by d) are e) of f) poisonous g) more h) preserve i) stern j) production
17. a) defined b) armed c) deaths d) within e) called f) among g) interpersonal h) cause i) economic j) serious
18. a) gained b) successfully c) explore d) revolutionary e) communicate f) global g) isolated h) comes i) disasters j) accelerate
19. a) habitats b) extinction c) cut d) recklessly e) increase f) rising g) warming h) anticipated i) catastrophe j) imperative
20. a) landless b) married c) teenage d)working e) were f) occasionally g) feeble h) malnutrition i) thatched j) begging
21. a) in b) experts c) biological d) expectancy e) told f) have g) caused h) regarded i) ninety j) live
22. a) eating b) mind c) satisfy d) preserve e) needs f) happens g)knowledge h) nutrition i) balanced j) available
23. a)change b) presence c) acknowledge d) work e) recognized f) establish g) entering h) educated i) opining j) cocoons
24. a) protect b) survive c) different d) colour e) surroundings f) from g) moves h) leaf i) escapes j) looks
25. a) extended b) is c) at d) has / needs e) for f) have g) share h) in i) on j) were
26. a) control b) gradually c) confined d) power e) Limited f) through g) voice h) sound i) handicap j) show
27. a) descend b) raise c) earned d) domination e) merely f) freedom g) from h) rightful i) world j) and
28. a)learning b) over c)possession d)enriched e) thoughts f) times g) of h) commit i) aloud j) known
29. a) spheres b) women c) returns d) development e) welfare f) mothers g) children h) educated i) community j) waste
30. a)electronic b)mode c)communication d)established e)simultaneously f)based g)sent h)stored i) personal j) personally
31. a)martyr b) intellectual c) failure d) conspiracy e) prevailed f) enforced g) spirited h) violating i) locked j) shot
32. a) addressing b) paramount c) to bring about d) in vain e)solved f) called g) ensure h) originate i) must j) upliftment
33. a) means b) than c) not d) maintain e) depends f) upon g) raising h) stopped i) keeping j) avoid
34. a) knowing b) happened c) unpleasant d) furious e) death f) spoil g) execution h) wit i) declare j) wretch
35. a) changed b) protect c) spoil d) endangered e) concern f) perish g) Destroying h) save i) means j) mankind
36. a) alarming b) increased c) environment d) greater e)although f) affected g)chemical h)affliction i) suffer j) severely
37. a) keeping b) praiseworthy c) behaviour d) talk e) embrace f)remain g) traits h) considered i) makes j) friends
38. a) civilization b) ignorant c) development d) modern e) quack f) programme g) more h) school i) awareness j) teach
39. a) effective b) making c) goods d) economy e) competitive f)unless g) merit h) availability i) low j) informative
40. a) protect / prevent b) washed c) planted d) add e) provide f) take g) give h)needs i) breathe j) preserve

Filling gaps Without Clues

Cloze Test without Clues
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap: 1×10=10
1. Dhaka Board-2019
We all know what a dream is. Generally, we dream during our sleep. Some dreams are sweet or (a) ––. When we dream
something extremely bad, we call it a (b) ––. Dreams have no (c) ––. They are soft and (d) ––. The dream we have during the day
time is called (e) ––. Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousand of years, but none could (f) ––specifically what dream
actually is. Dreams can be extraordinarily (g) ––or very vague. While many theories have been proposed no consensus has
emerged. It is important to consider that science is still (h) –– the exact purpose and function of sleep itself. Some researchers
suggest that dreams have no (i) ––purpose, while others believe that (j) ––is essential to mental, emotional and physical well-
being.
2. Rajshahi Board – 2019
The persona of a traffic policeman has always been a (a)––one. It has often found (b)––space and close treatment in literature
and other (c)––. Besides the many poems about this (d) ––character, there is at least one (e)––where the central character is a
traffic policeman. In 1963, Greek filmmaker Filippos Fylaktos made this film (f) ––My Brother, the Traffic Policeman. It featured a
slightly (g)––traffic police, Antonis Pikrocholos, who is utterly (h)––to service and duty, and applies the traffic (i)––with unyielding
(j)––.
3. Dinajpur Board – 2019
Diaspora is an age-old (a)––. In recent times, Rohingya (b)––has attracted a lot of attention. More than one million Rohingyas
have (c)––from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Their migration is (d) ––to the adverse conditions in Rakhine State of Myanmar- the
ancestral homeland of the Rohingyas. The government of Bangladesh has (e) ––this huge number of refugees on humanitarian
(f)––, But these people are a huge (g)––on our economy and on our (h)––. The world community should extend their full
support to the (i)––Rohingyas so that they can (j)––return to their homeland.
4. Jassore Board -2019; Cumilla Board -2017
There goes a proverb that child is (a)––of the man. Today’s child is the (b) ––of a nation. He will (c)––the country. The whole (d)–
–depends on their proper (e) –– . It is our fundamental (f)––to rouse their (g)––talent. A sound environment is (h) ––both in the
family and the society so that a child (i) ––up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be (j)––to build up a beautiful
and developed country.
5. Cumilla Board - 2019
:
In recent years there have been many alarming reports that world’s climate is undergoing a significant change. All these reports
provide (a) ––evidence (b) ––world’s temperatures are increasing day by day. This increase in global (c) ––is caused (d) ––
increased amounts of carbon dioxide (e) ––the earth. Most climatolgists (f) ––that greenhouse effect is the likely (i) ––of this
global warming. It may harm human (h) ––seriously. This could catastrophically (i) ––mankind’s (j)––to grow food.
6. Chattogram Board––2019
Adolescents (a) ––on their (b) ––, their communities, schools, health services and their workplaces to (c)––a wide range of skills
that can (d)––them to cope with the (e)––they face and make a successful transition from (f) ––to adulthood. Parents, members
 (g) ––the community, service providers, and (h)––institutions have the (i)––to both promote adolescent development and
adjustment and to intervene (j) ––when problems arise.
7. Sylhet Board—2019
We know that all species are (a) — for maintaining ecological balance. If one is (b) —,the whole natural environment (c) —. In
order to (d) — the environment from being spoilt, we should therefore protect (e)— wildlife. The good news is that many
countries are now (f)— action to protect their (g)— wildlife. We should (h) —the earth’s wild (i) —to save ourselves. To be (j)—
to animals is to be kind to mankind.
8. Barishal Board—2019
In Britain road and transport rules are (a)—followed by the drivers. Consequently it has the best road (b)— record in Europe. All
transports must strictly (c)—by the rules (d)— by the government. Coaches and minibuses (e) — carry children under 16 must
be (f) — with seatbelts. There the law (g)—agencies are (h)—. So, the buses and coaches have become the (i)—form of road
(j)—.
9. Combined Board (Code -185)
Dream is a series of thoughts, images and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep. Dream is a (a) — of unconscious
wishes, thoughts and imaginations. It (b) — be sweet or horrible. When we dream (c) — pleasant, we all call it a sweet dream.
(d) — when we dream something extremely bad, we (e) — it a nightmare. Dream is meaningless if (f) — s a day dream. But
dream has also (g) — real purpose as it is related to our (h) —, emotional and physical well-being. The main benefit (i) — dream
is that it produces new thoughts (j) — ideas in brain and helps to clean up clutter from mind.
10. Combined Board (Code -184)
In our country, women are the worst sufferers in every stage of life. Social prejudices and customs tend to (a) — their positions. When
a female cild is born, it is not regarded (b) — a happy event. She is not welcomed with the deep (c) — of heart. Instead of being
delighted, most of the members of the family think that she hsas come to add to their (d) — . Even the mother of the female child is
not welcomed cordially for giving (e) — to female child. Rather the mother of the female child is (f) — for this. In the most cases,
women are the victim of gender (g) — . In fact, the life of our women is not smooth (h) — . If we want lasting development of the
country, we have to (i) — the dignified status of (j) —- women of our country. The government is conscious of this matter.
11 . Dhaka Board-2017
Rabindranath Tagore was a man of (a) —genius. He was (b)—a poet and a novelist (c) — a playwright, a composer, a painter and
a philosopher. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for (d) — ‘Gitanjali’ into English. Those translations earned him a great (e) — in
the West. As a humanist, Tagore accused the British (f) — and pleaded for the (g) — of India from Britain. Tagore was highly
influential in (h)—the best of Indian culture to the West and Vice-versa. He (i) —himself to literature at a very early age. After
coming back from England, he began to write (j) — in all branches of literature.
12. Rajshahi Board-2017; Comilla Board-2015, 2008; Sylhet Board-20051
Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long way if one does anything with sincerity. People who are sincere
in their Work are (a)—of making anything success. The great men are also sincere because they (b)—that sincerity is the (c) —
to Success. Those who are not (d) — can never (e) — a long Way in the world . The poor people are not always sincere because
they do not know the (f) —of sincerity. If they knew it, they would (g) — a good use of it. Sincerity means not only to do work
(h)—but also with dutifulness, honesty, modesty and good behaviour. If all of us(i) — sincere, our country will (j)—be
prosperous.
13. Jessore Board-2017
Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define, If we look around,-we will discover beauty in (a)—objects and sights in
nature, in the (b) — of children, m kindness of strangers. But asked to define, we run into (c)— Does beauty have an
independent identity? Is it (d)—or relative? Is it dependent on our sense (e)___ . Does it lie in the (f) — of the beholder? Thus
there will arise a number ol (g)__in our mind. However, poets, artists, philosophers and thinkers (h)—always in search of beauty
in their works and arts. But most of them have the common and undisputed opinion that where there is beauty, there is (i)—,
that is, a thing of beauty is a joy (j)—
14. Cumilla Board-2017
Bangladesh is a land of (a)—beauty. Its beauty is so captivating that a, stranger cannot but be (b)—looking at this endless
variety. Nature has (c) — showered its blessings on this country. The rivers, hills and forests are rich in natural (d)—. The people
of this country feel a strong (e)—for their motherland. They love their motherland from the (f) — of heart. They work hard to (g)
— its economic condition and to remove poverty. Most of them toil hard from dawn to dusk to accelerate, the pace of (h) —.
The progress of this country lies in the (i)—of common people. They are the (j)— of a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh.
15. Chittagong Board-2017
There goes ar saying that child is the (a) — of the man. Today’s child is the (b) — of a nation. He will (c)—the country. The whole
(d)—depends on their propel (e)—. It is our fundamental (f) — to rouse their (g)— talent. A sound environment is (h) —both in
the family and society so that a child can (i)— up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be (j) — to build up a
beautiful and developed country.
16. Sylhet Board-2017
The proper (a)—of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b) — the best benefit from study, we should
 read (c)—and intelligently. We should not study (d)—for the purpose of (e)—examinations. We should take genuine (f)—in our
studies so that we can enjoy what we (g) —. This will give us knowledge and wisdom and (h)—the horizon of our (i)—. We
should, therefore, study not for immediate gains but for (j)—the wealth of our mind.
17. Dhaka Board-2004; Barisal Board-2017
Many events of great importance (a) — during the last century. Significant advances (b) —in the field of science and technology.
Many European colonies gained independence. The movement (c) —democracy became (d) —in many parts of the world. Two
world wars (e)—in the century. It (f)—witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely destroyed as
a result of dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed-many innocent people. However, the (g) — of
Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) —a momentous event. After a (i)—war of nine months, Bangladesh was born. Now we
(j)—our heads high as an independent country in the world.
18. Dhaka board-2011; Rajshahi board-2013; bar! Sal Board-2009; Dinajpur Board-2017
Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are (a) —from time to time. Most of these
events are (b) — by multinational manufacturing (c)—and business firms. They pay for the sports events in (d)— for the right to
(e)—their products during those events. These events are (f)— worldwide by satellite and people all Over the world watch them
(g)—. As a (h) —, the sponsors’ products receive maximum media (i)—. Thus sports help the (j)—of trade and commerce.
19. Dhaka Board-2016
Hospitality has long been a part of our (a)—in Bangladesh. Although many other (b) — are changing now, people are still quite
(c) — and friendly towards (d) They like speaking to foreigners even if they have not been (e) —. It is quite (f)—for Bangladeshis
to ask personal (g)--— about family, jobs and (h) — which visitors from overseas might find (i) —. However, it should be
understood that no hajrm is (j)— by such questions on the other hand, they express a genuine interest in the foreigner’s state of
affairs!
20. Dhaka Board-2007; Rajshahi Board-2016
Television has become a (a) —source of entertainment of the present world. A wide (b) — of programmes is (c)—on numerous
channels. Almost every family has a television (d)—today. Television (e)—are not only entertaining, they can be highly (f) — too.
For example, television is now (g) — used for .distance learning. Courses (h) — by the Open University are shown on-BTV.
Several channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative and (i) —
programmes. However, watching TV (j) — is not permissible.
21. Jessore Boaro-2016
There are many people in Bangladesh who have (a)—outlook. Quite (b)—in life they learn to believe that every thing in this
world was (c)—and all that happens to them was (d) — by God. From this (e) — the poor generally accept their poverty and all
their sorrows and (f) — without trying much to (g) — them. They also hold a (h)—belief that those who undergo sufferings in
this (i)—world will be amply (j)—in the next world.
22. Comilla Board-2016
I hive recently noticed that our (a)—son, younger than my son, has started (b)—. I have tried many (c)—to tell him to give it
(d)—because it is nothing but slow (e)—.But he walks (f)—with the retort, “You are not my guardian. I don’t have, to (g)—to
you,” Our family is on very good (h)—with his family, but I don’t think his parents (i) —that he smokes. I.am m a (j)— should I or
shouldn’t I tell them?
23. Chittagong Board-2016
“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” relates the experiences of a sailor (a)—has returned from a long (b)—voyage. The mariner
stops a man who is on the way to a wedding (c)—and begins (d)—narrate a story. The mariner’s tale begins (e) —his ship
departing on its journey. Despite initial good fortune, the (f)—is driven south by a storm (g) — eventually reaches the Antarctic
waters. An albatross appears and leads them out of the ice jam where they have been stuck, but suddenly the mariner shoots
the bird. The.crew gets (h)—with the mariner, believing the albatross brought south (i) —that led them out of the Antarctic.
However, the sailors (j)—their minds when the weather becomes warmer and the mist disappears.
24. Sylhet Board-2016
Our liberation is the (a)~— achievement in our national life. It was (b) — in 1971. We had-been (c)—Pakistani rule for twenty-
five years. But the discrimination, (d)—and suppression of the West Pakistani rulers (e) —us to wage the Liberation War.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led the struggle for (f)—. But soon he was (g)—by the Pakistani rulers. However, people
from all (h) — of life took part in the war responding to the call and order of Bangabandhu. This war (i) — a great protest against
all forms of wrong doing. Now, we observe our independent with due (j)— and soleminity.
25. Barisal Board-2016
One very (a)—change in our society is the presence of working women outside the home. Of course, it has to be (b)—that women
have always worked within the house-hold but this commonly is not counted as ‘work’. It is unfortunate that women’s roles in
agricultural societies have not been (c)—either. Whether it is due to economic necessity or the urge to (d) —an individual identity or
both, nowadays many women are joining the outside workforce. They are (e)—a wide range of professions. Moreover, both educated
and uneducated women are (f)—to work outside. All of them are trying to be self (g)—. The life of a woman has now become more
(h)—. Because they have to shoulder (i)—roles also. Most of the women have to compete with men (j)—.
26. Dinajpur Board-2016
 Teaching in Bangladesh is still not.up to the world standard. The most unfortunate thing is that it is falling down very rapidly day
by day. It is mainly (a)—of the traditional education system. Teachers do not know much about the modern teaching method.
Moreover, the testing (b)—is not effective. Students can (c) — good marks by memorizing. But in this system they lose their
(d)—power and learn to depend on (e)—. As a result, they cannot face new (f)—. Whenever they talk, they reveal their
ignorance. They lose (g)—in the process. It is great (h)— for the nation. Conditions should be improved to (i) —our children in a
proper way so that they may exploit the whole (j)—boldly.
27. Dhaka Board-2015
The craft of (a) — paper to give them different (b) —without any cutting or pasting is called Oregami. Although not much is
known about its (c)—, Oregami has been (d) — in the Orient for (e) —. In fact it has taken the form of sophisticated (f)—in
Japan, where it is specially (g)—for decorating and for (h)—. As a form of (i)—plaything, Oregami takes the form of birds, fish,
insects animals and geometrical figures, sometimes with (j) — parts, to imitate the movement of real life objects.
28. Dhaka Board-2005; Rajshahi Board-2015, 2007; Comilla Board-2014,
Modern life (a)—much on transport. We can very well (b)—how important transport is when it is (c)— by natural calamities or
during socio-political crisis. In fact, transport has made it (d)—for us to reach places previously (e) —. It has (f) — helped the
nourishment of trade and commerce and to (g)—new knowledge and ideas. (h)— transport has (i) — friendship and
understanding among nations and people (j)—the globe.
29 . Jessore Board-2015
People’s interest in birds goes way back into the past when some birds were actually (a) — as messengers of Gods in ancient
Egyptian as well as in other cultures, Birds watching these days is done for the fun of finding out more about our feathered
friends and (b)—to our knowledge about thern. In recent years, birds have become the barometers of (c)—changes around us.
Birds watchers have made important contributions towards (d) —--information about which birds have (e) —from which areas
or become extinct altogether or what factors are having bad effects on their (f)—. Bird watching requires a lot of (g—and might
cover days, months or years. Real (h)— even go to (i)—Islands to observe a queer variety of birds. Bird watching has become
well-known almost all over the world and many travel agencies can also provide necessary information on (j)—which are
suitable for bird watching.
30. Chittagong Board-2015
Our modes of entertainment are (a) — a significant change. The traditional sources of entertainment are no more (b)—. People are
no longer (c) — with the traditional forms of entertainment. The western culture and music are now (d)— the upper hand of (e) —
modes of entertainment. Our own music and culture are (f)—fast corning in (g)—with the western culture. So there is a blending of
melodies between western music and our own music. Now people (h)— cricket to football. Radio is (i)— popularity and sport is
also (j) —as a popular source of entertainment.
31. Sylhet Board-2015
Tsunami’ is a Japanese word which means marine earthquake. It caused a great (a) —on life and property along the coastlines of
India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. About 5 million people became (b) —. We are fortunate enough that by the (c) — of God,
Bangladesh narrowly (d) — such a natural (e)—. But it is not unknown to us that Bangladesh lies in (f)—earthquake zone. It still has
(g)—for Bangladesh to save the (h)— region from any such colossal (i) —of Tsunami. Since nobody can predict the (j)—time of
earthquake, we have to be careful an conscious from now on.
32. Rajshahi Board-2009; Sylhet Board-2003; Barisal Board-2015
One day a lad went to a famous teacher and having expressed his desires to (a)— knowledge, begged him to (b)—him in the arts and
science. The learned man wishing to (c)—out what sort of ability the lad (d)—, asked him where God (e) —. Then lad replied, “I will
answer you, if you will first (f)—me where He is (g)—. The sage, from this sensible (h) —, thought highly of the boy’s (i)—and according
to his (j)—perfected him in his studies. Thus, the wisdom of the wise manifests itself early.
33. Sylhet Board-2011; Din/Upur Board-2015, 2013
Jerry, an orphan of twelve, (a)— in; an orphanage. The authoress hired a cabin belonging (b) —the orphanage. Jerry came to her
cabin to chop (c)—for the fireplace. He also (d) — some extra work for the (e)—. Once Jerry (f) — a cubbyhole where he put (g)
— kindling and medium wood so (h) — the authoress might (i)— dry fire materials ready in case (j)—sudden wet weather.
34. Phaka Board-2014
Rani Bhawant Govt. Women’s College, Natore-2016: Govt. ^.hmwardy College. P&-q/pur-2016
Civility means polite (a)—or modesty. It. also (b)—courteous manner. It is a great virtue (c)—a man. To be well-behaved, or
good-natured we (d) — spend money or health. We have to (e)—willingness to attain civility. We have to (f) — some code of
conduct and (g) — the norms of etiquette.of the society. It (h)—from society to society. However, one has to (i) — good manner
in one’s character from an early age. No expenditure (j)—consciousness is required.
35. Rajshahi Boahd-2014
Bangladesh is a small country, it has a (a) .....— population. Most people here live below the (b)—line and cannot there fore-
(c)—to educate their children. Many poor children (d)—drop out of school, after just a few years or simply do not go to (e)—at
all. Despite this situation, we have far too many (f) — to educate compared to the number of (g)—available. Bangladesh needs
more schools, colleges and (h)—to provide for the increasing number of (i) — . But owing to financial arid resource constraints,
the government cannot fund the (j)—numbers of educational institutions.
36. Jessore Board-2014
Rubel is (a)—up with his next door neighbours. His bedroom is very close to (b) —. Every time he sits down to study in the
evening, there comes the (c)—sound of the television from the house (d)—door. It seems chat the television is kept (e) — the
whole evening. It becomes very difficult for him to (f)—on his studies. In winter he can (g)—it by keeping his window closed but
in summer it gets too hot and (h) —if the window is kept closed. So he is (i) — to put up (j) — the disturbance from next door.
37. Chittagong Board-2014
Most of the Bangladeshi (a) — that our motherland (b) — in the active earthquake zone. Experts are alarmed by the recurrence of
the (c)—in the recent years. But they do not give any direct answer to the question (d)—the (e)—of the building in Dhaka city. As
there is every (f)—of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts (g)— for taking adequate precautionary (h)— to reduce the losses. RAJUK
opines that an earthquake (i)—building code should be (j)—to avoid natural disaster.
38. Sylhet Board-2014
The house hasn’t yet shed its festive look, which started with my sister’s marriage. Since Auntie’s, baby was (a)—, we have had
streams of guests (b) — the house. I’m really,worried about my (c) — exams. There’s so much noise and (dj—in the house that I
can hardly (e)—on my studies. You can’t imagine how (f)—it is to study in a large family. Even I have to share my room (g)—my
younger brothers and sisters and, at times, with my (h)—. I wish I (j)—in a small family. Tell me (j)—I should do.
39. Comilla Board-2011; Sylhet Board-2013; Barisal Board-2014
Banks are often unable or (a)—to lend money to the poorer section of the society. The Grameen Bank (b) —credit to the poor,
particularly rural (c)—. There are about 800 micro-finance (d)—in the country. It is estimated that they have (e)—employment
for about 54,000 people. A repent (f) — indicates that microcredit programmes had a (g) — effect on socio-economic variables
(h)—children’s schooling, nutrition and family (i) — and about 5% of programme participarxts rose above (j)—line.
40. Rajshahi Board-2012, 2008; Jessore Board-2010, 2003; Chittagong Board-2009; Sylhet Boaro-2012; Barisal Board-2008;
Dinajpur BOARO-2014
Man pollutes water, another vital (a)—of the environment by dumping (b) — into it. Farmers (c)—chemical fertilizers and
insecticides in their fields, some of these chemicals washed, away by rain and flood, (d)—mixed with water in rivers, canals and
ponds. Water is also (e)—by mills and factories when they throw their (f) —chemicals and waste products into rivers and canals.
Water vehicles also pollute rivers by dumping oil, food waste and human waste (g)—them. Insanitary latrines (h)—on river and
canal banks are also (i)—for further pollution. In. this way, various (j)—of waste and filth pollute/contaminate water.
Answer
1. a) pleasant b) nightmare c) colour d) shadowy/romantic/silvery e) daydream/reverie f) say g) vivid/clear h) unraveling i)
real/actual j) dreaming
2. a) curious b) important c) arts d) fascinating e) movie f) named g) manic h) devoted i) code j) severity
3. a) phenomenon/ problem/crisis b) diaspora c) migrated d) due e) rehabilitated/accepted f) cause/ground g) burden/pleasure h)
environment i) helpless j) soon/comfortably
4. a) father b) future c) serve/lead d) nation e) development/education f) duty/responsibility g) latent h) needed/ essential i) grows j)
possible
5. a) strong b) that c) warming d) by e) around f) believe g) cause h) beings i) reduce j) ability
6. a) depend b) families c) learn d) help e) pressures f) childhood g) of h) social i) responsibility j) effectively
7. a) important/essential b) lost/extinct c) changes d) protect/save e) our f) taking g) endangered h) save/protect i) animals j)
kind/generous
8. a) strictly b) safely c) abide d) set e) that f) fitted/provided/equipped g) enforcing h) alert/vigilant i) safest j) transport
9. a) type/sort/kind/state/ condition b) may/can/might c) something/anything d) But /Instead e) call/deem/ consider f) it/this/ that
g) a h) mental/psychological/cognitive i) of j) and
10. a) degraded/lower/deteriorate b) as /to be c) warmth/warmness/core d) suffering/misforture /misery e)birth f)
blamed/rebuked/criticized/slated g) disparity/secure/confirm/uplift j) all/the
11. (a) great/extraordinary (b) not only (c) but also (d) translating [e) fame/ reputation/ name (f) rulers/govt/ colonialism (g)
independence/ sovereignty. (h) complaints (i) severe (j) unable
12. (a)sure/ confident (b) know/ believe (c) key (d) sincere (e) go/pass (f) importance (g) make (h) properly (i) are (j) surely/
definitely/ undoubtedly
13. (a)pleasurable/ inanimate (b) laughter/ smile/ naughtiness (c) difficulties (d)universal/ common (e) perceptions/ only (f) eye/
sense/ sight (g) questions (h) are/ have been (i) truth/ pleasure (j) forever
14. (a) natural/ scenic (b) attracted/surprised/ captivated/ charmed/ overwhelmed (c) generously/ abundantly/ profusely (d)
beauties (e) attachment/ love/passion (f) core/ depth (g) improve/ develop (h) development/ progress/ prosperity (i) labour/
toil/ industry (j) makers/ builders/ architects/ contributors
15. (a)father (b) future/ leader (c) lead (d) nation (e) guidance/ care/ leadership (f) duty/ responsibility (g) latent/ dormant/ inner (h)
required/needed/essential (i) grow (j) possible
16. (a) way (b) get/receive (c) systematically/ attentively (d) only (e) passing (f) interest (g) read (h) widen (i) outlook (j) enriching
17. (a) happened/ occured/ took place (b) were made/ were achieved (c) for/ of (d) momentous/ prominent (e) occured/ happened
(f) also/ had (g) emergence/ birth (h) was/ had been (i) bloody/ long (j) hold/ raise/ can raise
18. (a) organized/ arranged (b) sponsored (c) companies (d) exchange (e) advertise (f) telecast (g) live (h) result (i) coverage (j) world
19. (a) culture (b) things (c) polite (d) foreigners (e) introduced (f) common (g) questions (h) income (i) awkward (j) meant
20. (a) common/ popular (b) range (c) telecast (d) set (e) programmes (f) educative (g) being (h) run (i) educative (j) excessively
21. (a) conservative (b) early (c) predetermined/ predestined (d) ordained (e) belief (f) sufferings (g) overcome (h) firm (i) mundane
(j) rewarded
22. neighbour’s (b) smoking (c) times (d) up (e) poisoning (f) out/ into (g) account (h) term (i) know (j) dilemma/ fix
23. (a) who (b) sea (c) ceremony (d) to (e) with (f) ship (g) and (h) angry (i) wind (j) change
24. (a) greatest (b) held (c) under (d) injustice (e) led/ compelled (f) freedom/ independence (g) arrested (h) walks (i) was (j) honor
25. (a) conspicuous (b) acknowledged (c) recognized (d) establish (e) joining (f) opting (g) reliant/dependent (h) difficult (i) traditional
(j) skillfully/ competently
26. (a) because (b) system (c) obtain (d) creative (e) guides (f) challenge (g) themselves (h) misfortune (i) nurture/ educate (j)
education
27. (a) folding/ bending (b) shapes/ figures (c) origin/history (d) practised/ used (e) centuries/ years (f) art/ craft (g) prized/valued (h)
ceremonies (i) decorative/ festive (j) flexible/ movable
28. (a) depends (b) realize/ understand (c) disrupted/ hampered (d) easier/ possible (e) difficult/hazardous/ impassable/ impossible
(f) greatly/ amply/ profusely (g) acquire/know (h) Besides /Moreover (i) promoted/ developed /fostered (j) -around/ across/
throughout/ of
29. (a) worshipped (b)contributing (c) ecological (d) providing/ gathering (e) vanished (f) haoitats (g) patience (h) enthusiasts/
watchers (i) remote (j) regions/ spots
30. (a) undergoing (b) seen/ found (c) satisfied/ connected (d) gaining/ getting (e) our (f) changing (g) contact (h) prefer (i) losing (j)
regarded
31. (a) havoc/ damage (b) homeless/ shelterless/ have/ damage (c) grace/ mercy (d) escaped (e) disaster/ calamity (f) active (g) time/
chance (h) unsafe/ risky (i) destruction/ havoc(j) right/ exact
32. Answer (a) acquire (b) teach (c) find (d) had/possessed (e) is (f) tell (g) not (h) reply/ answer (i) talent/merit (j)wish/ request
33. (a) lived (b) to (c) wood (d) did (e) authoress/ writer (f) found (g) some (h) that (i) have (j) of
34. (a) behavior (b) means (c) of (d) needn’t (e) have (f) maintain (g) follow (h) differs/ varies (i) practice (j) but
35. Answer (a) huge (b) poverty (c) afford (d) either (e) school (f) Students (g) institutions (h) universities (i) students (j) requisite
36. (a) fed (b) theirs (c) blaring (d) next (e) on (f) concentrate (g) bear (h) stuffy (i) trying (j) with
37. (a) believe/ know (b) lies/ is (c) quakes/ earthquakes (d) regarding/ about (e) safety (f) possibility (g) call (h) steps/ measures (i)
resistant (j) developed
38. (a) born (b) visiting (c) coming (d) confusion (e) concentrate (f) difficult (g) with (h) cousins (i) were (j) what
39. (a) unwilling (b) offers/gives (c) women (d) institutions (e) created (f) survey (g) positive (h) including (i) planning (j) poverty
40. (a) element (b) waste (c) use (d) get (e) polluted (f) poisonous (g) into (h) .built (i) responsible (j) kinds