Dhaka Board 2025 English 1st Paper Full Question and Solution

Dhaka Board-2025

English First Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2025]

Part A: Reading Test

Read the passage and answer questions no. 1 and 2.
May Day or International Workers' Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day.
On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, half of the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers' rally was held near the McCormick Harvester Machine Company and about 6000 workers' joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. At one point of the rally, some strike breakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many others were injured.
The events of May 1, 1886 are a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

1. Choose the best answer from alternatives.

(a) Where is May Day observed today?

(i) In Asia   (ii) In the USA   (iii) In Europe   (iv) All over the world

(b) The policemen attacked the strikers on___.
(i) May 1, 1886    (ii) May 2, 1886   (iii) May 3, 1886    (iv) May 4, 1886

(c) Who followed the call of trade unions?
(i) Farmers (ii) Workers (iii) Owners (iv) Strikers

(d) Who used the clubs and revolvers?
(i) Workers (ii) Strikers (iii) Owners of the factory (iv) Policemen

(e) May Day events occurred in___century.
(i) 18th (ii) 19th (iii) 20th (iv) 21st

(f) The word 'commemorate' means___.
(i) forget an event (ii) observe an event (iii) remember an event (iv) honour an event

(g) Which of the following best describes the workers before May 1st, 1886?
(i) deprived (ii) benefited (iii) honoured (iv) privileged

2. Answer the following questions.

(a) What did the workers struggle for?

(b) Why is May Day observed now?

(c) How did the policemen behave with workers during their protest?

(d) Who addressed the rally and when?

(e) What have the workers learnt from the events of May 1?

 

3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.

Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh poisonous exhausts from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations.
Air is the most important element of human environment. Man cannot (a)___a single moment without air. But (b)___do not think that it is (c)___who pollute this most vital element. (d)___the prevention of air pollution we (e)___avoid the use of vehicles older than 20 years.

Read the following text carefully and answer the question no. 4 and 5.
The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammed Shahidullah was one of them who contributed a lot towards Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July 10, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance examination in 1904 and obtained his B.A degree six years later. It took him two years to complete his M.A and another two years for his Bachelor of Law Degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. 'Bangla Shahitter Katha' the first well-arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him and it was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. He breathed his last on July 13, 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude.

4. Complete the table below with information from the passage.

Who/What	Event/Activities	Time/When	Place/Where
Dr. Mohammad Shahidullah	(i)___	in 1904
He	(ii)___	in 1912
He	joined as Professor	in 1921	(iii)____
He	was awarded the Doctorate Degree	in 1928	(iv)____
(v) ___	was published	in 1953

 

5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words

6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences.

Column A	Column B	Column C
(a) Patriotism is a great virtue	(i) to be ready to fight against	(i) themselves to work for the country.
(b) It is such a virtue	(ii) to be patriot and to be devoted	(ii) all oppressions that can hinder our progress.
(c) Patriotism inspires us	(iii) that inspire children to prepare	(iii) dream of a developed nation.
(d) So we all should encourage our children	(iv) without which we cannot	(iv) to their respective duties and responsibilities.
(e) Radio and television should telecast programmes	(v) for which a citizen doesn't hesitate	(v) to shed the last drop of his blood.

 

7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written.

(a) The old woman felt pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a full dish of food.
(b) Then he disguised himself as a poor traveler and supported himself by begging.
(c) As a result, he burnt his fingers.
(d) He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat.
(e) Once young Taimur attacked a province but unfortunately his soldiers were all killed.
(f) The food was very hot.
(g) One day he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat.
(h) He hurriedly dug his fingers right at the middle of the dish.

 

Part B: Writing Test

8. Write a paragraph on "Your School Magazine" in about 200 words. You should include the answers of the following questions in your paragraph. 

(a) What is a school magazine?
(b) What is the name of your school magazine?
(c) How is the magazine committee formed?
(d) What does it contain?
(e) What is the importance of a school magazine?

 

9. Read the beginning of the story below. Add at least ten sentences to complete the story and give a suitable title to it.

Once upon a time, there was a king called Midas. He was very rich and he always longed for more riches. Moreover, he was fond of gold though he had a lot of it....

10. Look at the following pie-chart. It shows the percentage of a family's household expenditure distributed into different categories. Now, describe the pie-chart in your own words in about 150 words. You are advised to highlight and summarize the information given in the pie-chart.

11. Suppose, you are Ahnaf Faiaz. You have a friend named Sanjida Rahman. She informed you about her plan after the SSC Examination. Now, write an email to your friend telling her what you intend to do after the SSC Examination.

12. Suppose, you are Fardin. You have a friend named Robin. Robin goes to bed late and does not get up early. So, very often he goes to school late and feels drowsy in the classroom. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of early rising.