CUMILLA BOARD 2024

ENGLISH 2nd PAPER

[According to the Syllabus of 2024)

Time- 3 hours

Full marks-100

Part A: Grammar

Marks-60

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions]

1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate propositions: 0.5×10=5

Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) ____ Internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b) ____ globalization. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c) ____ one another (d) ____ the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e) ____ social networks (f) ____ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting uses (g) ____ a social network has a noticeable change, in fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by (h) ____ the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i) ____ So, they should he kept aloof (j) ____ using internet excessively and unnecessarily.

 

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

There	what does...look like	would rather	what's...like	have to/ has to
as soon as	let alone	had better	it	was born

 

(a) ____ looks dangerous to reach the top. Very few numbers of people can arrive there safely.

(b) All passengers ____ fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is mandatory.

(c) My cousin ____ in Malaysia and raised in America. Now she has dual citizenship.

(d) ____ your family? ____ Is it an extended family like ours?

(e) Your mother seems to be very weak. You ____ consult an experienced doctor about her health.

(f) His parents ____ stay in village than live with him in Dhaka. Both of them don't like city life.

(g)___ have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of those no longer exist.

(h) Teacher learners ____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____? Students, It looks a bit like the lotus.

(i) It is not easy to score a goal ____ hattrick.

(j) We informed the police ____ the incident took place. Bot the police didn't arrive even after two hours.

 

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: 1×10=10

(a) I'm so tired that____. Please, take a rickshaw right now.

(b) Though Bangladesh is a small country, ____. We are proud of our world heritage sites.

(c) I can't recall his name. It is long since____.

(d) She came to my room while____. She didn't wake me up.

(e) It is true that most of the parents of our country are not interested enough to ____. They think, educating their daughters is nothing but a wastage of time and money.

(f) There are many helpless people around us. I wish ____.

(g) He likes photography very much. But unfortunately, he has lost his camera. If he had the camera ____.

(h) Be punctual lest ____.

(i) Our job market is getting very competitive. Unless you study well, ____.

(j) It is too hot inside the room. Would you mind ____.

 

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14=7

Students get themselves (a) ____ (admit) into universities for higher education. They acquire higher education from two streams; one is public, and the other is private. The private universities (b) ____ (be) open to all but one has to (c) ____ (face) tough competition for (d) ____ (get) a seat there. The public universities are cheaper in terms of tuition fees. They (e) ____ (offer) residential and boarding facilities at subsidized rates. But public universities often (f) ____ (face) a number of problems. Student politics (g) ____ (play) a vital role in (h) ____ (deteriorate) the academic environment there. As a result, students (i) ____ (face) session jam. So, the conscious and moneyed persons (j) ____ (impress) by the private universities. Since this is the age of privatisation, the private universities (k) ____ (become) popular day by day. Besides, it is less difficult (f) ____ (get) a seat in a private university but here they are to pay a lot. However, the private sectors have some limitations. In fact, the two streams should (m) ____ (develop) in a balanced way. Because, both sectors are playing important roles with a view to (n) ____ (make) the nation highly educated.

 

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

A man, lost in a forest, saw another man and rushed to him and said, "Oh! How happy I am to meet you! Unfortunately I have been lost in this forest for four days. Can you help me get out of this forest?" "No, Actually you don't need to be so happy, my friend". replied the another man, "I myself have been lost here for a week."

 

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5x10=5

Man has (a) ____ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) inborn curiosity to know the unknown and (b) ____ (use an infinitive phrase). He likes to see new places and wants to know about (c) ____ (pre-modify the noun) nations, their cultures, manners and religions. Bookish knowledge is (d) ____ (use adjective phrase). In order to have practical knowledge one has to go for travelling. (e) ____ an adverbial phrase) people had to suffer much for travelling as they did not have (f) ____ (pre-modify the noun) transports. Nowadays travelling has become much easier and comfortable for the invention of Aeroplan, buses, ships, speedy trains etc. Travelling plays a (g) ____ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important role in acquiring knowledge. So, the students go for (h) ____ (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) tour which also helps to remove (i) ____ (pre-modify the noun with a possessive) boredom of study. In fact, everyone should travel to develop practical knowledge which cannot be acquired by sitting (j) ____ (post-modify the verb).

 

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5×14=7

Junk food is very popular nowadays. (a) ____ the children are very much fond of junk food. (b) ____ do we know what junk food actually is? Junk food is such kind of processed food (c) ____ has been produced for its pungent taste rather than for its health value. (d) ____ it contains high calories, salt, added sugar, saturated fat etc. (e) ____ its nutritional value is very low. (f) ____ (g) ____ its appearance is very appealing and mouthwatering. It can attract anybody. (h) ____ it is harmful for health. (i) ____ it consists of harmful substances, it may lead to a higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic health problems. (j) ____ it can also affect brain. (k) ____ addiction to it may even result in the rejection of healthier foods such as fruits, vegetables, salads etc. (l) ____ the sugar used in junk food can damage our teeth and skin. (m) ____, we should avoid having junk food. (n) ____ we should remember that health is the root of all happiness.

 

8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.5×14=7

Earthquake is one of the most common natural calamities on earth It is an abrupt and violent tremor of the earth's surface. It occurs for various reasons. It is mainly caused by deep crack inside the earth or by volcanic eruption. If there is any fault line in a geographical area, there is a great chance of occurring earthquakes in that area In some cases, earthquake occurs because some gases try to come out from the deep of the earth. Bangladesh lies in the active earthquake zone and so earthquake occurs here very frequently. RAJUK, responsible for the planned development of the capital city, warns that an earthquake resistant building code should be developed to reduce loses. But it is a matter of sorrow that out people are not aware of the gravity of its danger.

(a) common (antonym) (b) calamities (synonym) (c) violent (synonym) (d) deep (antonym) (e) inside (antonym) (f) chance (synonym) (g) occur (synonym) (h) active (antonym) (i) frequently (antonym) (1) responsible (antonym) (k) development (synonym) (1) reduce (antonym) (m) aware (synonym) (n) gravity (synonym).

 

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: 0.5×14=7

Yasha: What happened to you Meem Youre not looking normal.

Meem: you are right my friend. Im really very upset today.

Yasha: But why Wont you say me the reason

Meem: Why not A road accident took the life of our Chairman yesterday He was a well known person in our village. How pathetic it is for his family

Yasha: Oh Thats very shocking.

Meem: Its very sad that such accidents are occurring frequently in our country.

 

Part B: Guided Writing

Marks: 40

 

10. Suppose you want to arrange a science fair in your college premises in collaboration with some other neighboring college students. Now write an application to the principal of your college seeking his permission to use the college ground for the science fair. 10

11. Write a paragraph in about 200 words on 'Globalization and Modern Technology’. 15

12. Write a paragraph on 'Indiscriminate Cutting of Trees'. Briefly point out the causes of this large scale deforestation and its effect on the environment. Use 200 words. 15