Model Test - 01
Degree Pass & Certificate Course Third Year
Subject Code : 121101
Subject Name : English (Compulsory)
Part-A
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below:
Tagore says, “Education is a piece of diamond and culture is the emission of light therefrom." So, a well educated man must be cultured too. People should be cultured in appropriate sense and culture should be moulded with dice of our own tradition. The term 'culture' is very broad. It comprises music, literature, drama and other aspects of ( fine arts. The true picture of a country is projected in its culture. In the arena of culture indigenous culture plays a very vital role. In the creation and propagation of culture patronization also plays a vital role.
Since the dawn of civilization culture has a glorious and magnificent history in the realm of life-style and thought. Culture reflects the way of living, eating, talking and learning for enriching people's creative endeavour towards handicraft, music, dancing, folk-songs and skills of making various types of musical instruments.
Bangladesh has a distinct culture and tradition. This culture and tradition is rooted in its soil. Its land and people are interdependent. Our culture echoes the religious belief that we have inherited from our ancestors. The Liberation War in 1971 and the Language Movement in 1952 are the glorious bright sides of our cultural history. As a nation though we are poor economically, its facet has the lustre of a meaningful struggle for survival on earth.
বঙ্গানুবাদ: রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর বলেছেন, "শিক্ষা হলো এক টুকরা হীরা এবং সংস্কৃতি হলো এর থেকে বিচ্ছুরিত আলো।" তাই একজন সুশিক্ষিত মানুষকে সংস্কৃতিবান হওয়া উচিত। জনগণকে যথাযথ ধারণায় সংস্কৃতিবান হতে হবে এবং আমাদের নিজস্ব ঐতিহ্যের ছাঁচে গড়া সংস্কৃতি হওয়া উচিত। 'সংস্কৃতি' শব্দটা বিশাল। এটি সঙ্গীত, সাহিত্য, নাটক এবং চারুকলার অন্যান্য দিক নিয়ে গঠিত। একটি দেশের প্রকৃত চিত্র তার সংস্কৃতিতেই অঙ্কিত হয়। সংস্কৃতির কর্মক্ষেত্রে দেশীয় সংস্কৃতি খুব বড় ভূমিকা পালন করে। সংস্কৃতি সৃষ্টি ও বিস্তারে পৃষ্ঠপোষকতায় গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে।
সভ্যতার শুরু থেকে জীবনযাত্রা ও চিন্তার জগতে সংস্কৃতির একটি গৌরবান্বিত ও মহৎ ইতিহাস রয়েছে। সংস্কৃতি মানুষের জীবনযাত্রার, খাওয়ার, কথা বলার এবং শিক্ষার প্রতিফলন করে কুটির শিল্প,
সঙ্গীত, নৃত্য, লোকসঙ্গীত এবং বিভিন্ন রকমের বাদ্যযন্ত্র তৈরির দক্ষতার প্রতি মানুষের সৃষ্টিশীল উৎসাহ সমৃদ্ধ করে।
বাংলাদেশের স্বতন্ত্র সংস্কৃতি ও ঐতিহ্য আছে। এই সংস্কৃতি ও ঐতিহ্য এই মাটিতেই দৃঢ়ভাবে প্রতিষ্ঠিত। এর ভূমি ও জনগণ পরস্পর পরস্পরের উপর নির্ভরশীল। আমাদের সংস্কৃতি আমাদের ধর্মীয় বিশ্বাস প্রতিফলিত করে যা আমরা আমাদের পূর্বপুরুষের নিকট থেকে উত্তরাধিকার সূত্রে পেয়েছি। ১৯৭১ সালের মুক্তিযুদ্ধ ও ১৯৫২ সালের ভাষা আন্দোলন আমাদের সংস্কৃতির ইতিহাসের গৌরবান্বিত আলোকিত দিক। যদিও অর্থনৈতিকভাবে জাতি হিসেবে আমরা দরিদ্র, এর একটি দিকের অর্থপূর্ণ লড়াইয়ের মাধ্যমে বেঁচে থাকার গৌরব আছে।
(a) Answer the questions below : -
(i) What does culture comprise of?
Ans : The term 'culture' is very broad. According to the passage, it comprises music, literature, drama, and other aspects of fine arts. It is seen as the "emission of light" from the diamond of education.
(ii) What aspects of life does culture reflect?
Ans : Culture reflects the overall way of living. Specifically, it reflects:
- Daily habits: Eating, talking, and learning.
- Creative endeavors: Handicraft, music, and dancing.
- Skills: Folk-songs and the art of making various musical instruments.
- Thought: The internal realm of life-style and intellectual thought.
(iii) In what sense the culture of Bangladesh distinct?
Ans : The culture of Bangladesh is distinct because it is deeply rooted in its soil and shaped by the interdependence between the land and its people. Its uniqueness comes from:
- Inherited Beliefs: Religious beliefs passed down from ancestors.
- Historical Struggles: The glorious history of the Language Movement in 1952 and the Liberation War in 1971.
- Resilience: Even amidst economic poverty, the culture shines with the "lustre" of a meaningful struggle for survival.
(iv) Write down the main idea and the supporting ideas of the above passage.
Ans : Main Idea: The passage defines culture as the essential reflection of education and heritage, specifically highlighting the rich, resilient, and struggle-rooted nature of Bangladeshi culture.
Supporting Ideas:
- The Link between Education and Culture: Education is incomplete without culture; a well-educated person must also be cultured.
- Components of Culture: Culture is a broad term involving fine arts (music, drama, literature) and everyday lifestyle choices.
- Role of Tradition and Patronage: For culture to be created and propagated, it needs to be molded by tradition and supported by patronage.
- Identity of Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s identity is uniquely tied to its history of struggle (1952 and 1971) and its deep connection to the land and ancestral beliefs.
(b) Write down the meaning of the following words in English and make your own sentences with the base words :
comprise, lusture, arena, broad, vital, struggle.
1. Comprise (অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা / গঠিত হওয়া)- English Meaning: To consist of; to be made up of.
- Sentence: The committee is comprised of five members from different departments.
- English Meaning: A gentle sheen or soft glow; brilliance or glory.
- Sentence: Regular polishing will help the silver keep its lustre.
- English Meaning: A place or scene of activities, debate, or conflict.
- Sentence: In the arena of international politics, diplomacy is the most powerful tool.
- English Meaning: Having a large distance from side to side; wide-ranging.
- Sentence: He has a broad knowledge of various cultures and traditions.
- English Meaning: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
- Sentence: Education plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
- English Meaning: To make a forceful effort to get free or to achieve something difficult.
- Sentence: Many people had to struggle hard to achieve independence for their country.
Part-B
- (Answer any five questions)
2. Change the following words as directed and make sentences with the changed words:
Maintain (Noun); Courage (Verb); Economy (Adjective); Help (Adjective).
1. Maintain (Verb) → Maintenance (Noun)
- পরিবর্তিত রূপ: Maintenance (রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ)
- Sentence: Regular maintenance is necessary to keep a car in good condition. (একটি গাড়ি ভালো অবস্থায় রাখতে নিয়মিত রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ প্রয়োজন।)
2. Courage (Noun) → Encourage (Verb)
- পরিবর্তিত রূপ: Encourage (উৎসাহিত করা)
- Sentence: Teachers always encourage their students to read more books. (শিক্ষকরা সবসময় তাদের শিক্ষার্থীদের বেশি করে বই পড়তে উৎসাহিত করেন।)
3. Economy (Noun) → Economic (Adjective)
- পরিবর্তিত রূপ: Economic (অর্থনৈতিক)
- Sentence: The country is currently facing a serious economic crisis. (দেশটি বর্তমানে একটি গুরুতর অর্থনৈতিক সংকটের সম্মুখীন হচ্ছে।)
4. Help (Noun/Verb) → Helpful (Adjective)
- পরিবর্তিত রূপ: Helpful (সহায়ক/উপকারী)
- Sentence: The librarian was very helpful in finding the right research material. (সঠিক গবেষণাপত্র খুঁজে পেতে লাইব্রেরিয়ান খুব সাহায্যকারী বা সহায়ক ছিলেন।)
3. Supply a suitable word to fill in the blank in each of the following sentences :
(a) I saw him _______ .
(b) Neither Rina _______ her sister is responsible.
(c) It is you who _______ selected.
(d) I congratulated him ________ his success.
Ans : (a) going / go (b) nor (c) are (d) on
4. Use the right form of verbs within brackets :
(a) If I (be) you, I would help her.
(b) Five years have passed since he (leave) the country.
(c) Fifty miles (be) a long distance.
(d) He (come) home yesterday.
Ans :
5. Write down the antonyms of the following words and make sentences with those antonyms :
Attractive, Cheap, Fertile, Famous.
(a) Attractive (আকর্ষণীয়)
- Antonym: Unattractive / Repulsive (অনাদর্ষণীয় / বিকর্ষণীয়)
- Sentence: The old, abandoned building looked very unattractive covered in dust and cobwebs.
(b) Cheap (সস্তা)
- Antonym: Expensive / Costly (দামি / ব্যয়বহুল)
- Sentence: It is often better to buy one expensive item of good quality than many cheap ones.
(c) Fertile (উর্বর)
- Antonym: Barren / Infertile (অনুর্বর / বন্ধ্যা)
- Sentence: It is very difficult to grow crops on barren land without proper irrigation.
(d) Famous (বিখ্যাত)
- Antonym: Unknown / Infamous (অপরিচিত / কুখ্যাত)
- Sentence: Many talented artists remain unknown throughout their lives and only find fame after death.
Or, Add suffix or prefix to the following words and make sentences with those new words :
Cover, Practical; Honour, Visible.
(a) Cover (ঢাকা/আবরণ)
- New Word: Discover (Prefix: dis-) — আবিষ্কার করা
- Sentence: Columbus wanted to discover a new route to India. (কলম্বাস ভারতে যাওয়ার নতুন পথ আবিষ্কার করতে চেয়েছিলেন।)
(b) Practical (ব্যবহারিক/বাস্তবসম্মত)
- New Word: Impractical (Prefix: im-) — অবাস্তব
- Sentence: His plan to build a house in one day is completely impractical. (এক দিনে বাড়ি তৈরির তার পরিকল্পনাটি সম্পূর্ণ অবাস্তব।)
(c) Honour (সম্মান)
- New Word: Honourable (Suffix: -able) — সম্মানীয়/সম্মানিত
- Sentence: The Mayor is an honourable person who serves the people with integrity. (মেয়র একজন সম্মানিত ব্যক্তি যিনি সততার সাথে মানুষের সেবা করেন।)
(d) Visible (দৃশ্যমান)
- New Word: Invisible (Prefix: in-) — অদৃশ্য
- Sentence: Some gases are invisible to the naked eye. (কিছু গ্যাস খালি চোখে দেখা যায় না বা অদৃশ্য থাকে।)
6. Frame Wh-questions from the following sentences:
(a) Dinajpur is famous for fine rice.
(b) He came from England.
(c) She bought a new car.
(d) He is honest and industrious.
Ans :
(a) What is Dinajpur famous for?
(Alternative: Which district is famous for fine rice?)
(b) Where did he come from?
(Note: We use did because "came" is in the past tense, and the verb returns to its base form "come".)
(c) What did she buy?
(Note: Similar to the previous one, did is used for the past tense "bought", and the verb changes to "buy".)
(d) How is he?
(Note: Here "How" asks about his qualities or character. Alternatively, if you want to ask what kind of person he is, you could say: What kind of person is he?)
7. Re-arrange the following words to make sentences :
(a) swim, how, know, not, he, to does.
Ans : He does not know how to swim.
(b) child, loves, mother, every, her.
Ans : He does not know how to swim.
(c) sin, tell, to, great, lie, a, is, a.
Ans : To tell a lie is a great sin.
(d) it, think, he, that, did, I.
Ans :I did think that he did it.
8. Punctuate the following passage:
alexander asked porus how do you desire to be treated like a king replied porus and you have nothing else to request no replied porus
Ans : "Alexander asked Porus, 'How do you desire to be treated?' 'Like a king,' replied Porus. 'And you have nothing else to request?' 'No,' replied Porus."
9. Translate the following passage into English:
সৎ মানুষকে সবাই শ্রদ্ধা করে। আমাদের সৎ জীবনযাপন করা উচিত। সততা মানুষকে শক্তি দেয়। যে মানুষ সৎ নয় সে দেশের শত্রু।
Ans : "Everyone respects an honest man. We should lead an honest life. Honesty gives strength to people. A man who is not honest is an enemy of the country."
Part-C
- (Answer any five questions)
10. Write a paragraph on any one of the following:
(a) Price Hikes (b) Air Pollution.
11. Write a report for the newspaper on the abuse of mobile phone.
12. Write a letter to your younger brother on the importance of reading newspaper.
13. Write an application to the Principal of your college for a canteen in the college.
14. Write an essay on any one of the following:
- (a) A Journey by Traini
- (b) Birds of Bangladesh.
15. Amplify the idea (any one):
- (a) An empty vessel sounds much (শূন্য পাত্র বাজে বেশি
- (b) Tit for tat (ঢিল মারলে পাটকেল খেতে হয়)।
16. Write a dialogue between two friends about child labour (শিশু শ্রমের উপর দুই বন্ধুর কথোপকথন লিখ।)
17.
- (i) Write a poster creating awareness about the dangers of impure water.
- (ii) Prepare an advertisement for a new shampoo.
